From the Heart
Catching Up with Carol Serrani Anderson ‘70
Bidding a Final Farewell
Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Staff Members
Women’s Event Recap Alumnae Unite in Support of Young Women
A LION FOR LIFE Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni Magazine
A Generational Calling to the Viatorian Community
Legacy Family Reflects on Shared High School Experience SPRING 2022
LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Staff | StaffListing Listing AALION SPRING 2022
A Lion for Life Magazine is a publication of the Saint Viator High School Office of Institutional Advancement
IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the President...................................................................3 Alumni Spotlight.................................................................................4 From the Heart - Sacred Heart of Mary Feature.................................6 Women’s Event Recap........................................................................7
Vice President of Development Mr. Thomas Ramsden
Alumni News.......................................................................................8
Senior Director of Development Mrs. Kristen Daniels
In Memoriam....................................................................................14
Alumni Relations Manager Ms. Krystal Harris ’15
Help Us Reduce Our Carbon Footprint!
Class Notes.......................................................................................12
Communications Specialist Mr. Jim Mitchell ’77
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Communications Manager Ms. Elizabeth Schuetz ’08
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ALION FOR LIFE | Letter from the President
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Fellow Alumni and Friends: As I approach the end of the first year of my tenure as President of Saint Viator High School, I am drawn to this verse from Proverbs. I am able to reflect back on how I envisioned this first year unfolding and know that, in many cases, the Lord had other plans. Nonetheless, it is prudent to map out a plan for the future of our school with the hope that God will bless and guide us as we seek to carry out our Mission. This edition of A Lion for Life magazine is also divided between looking back and looking ahead. I think you will enjoy reading about some of our recent events including another stellar edition of our annual musical, a look at our 60 Hours for 60 Years celebration, and a story about the truly remarkable inaugural Women’s Event. I was so pleased to be a part of that latter evening as I watched, listened, and learned from women who graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Viator as they shared knowledge and inspiration with many of the young women in our current student body. It may have been the finest example I have seen thus far of our alumni returning to give their time to enhance opportunities for those who come after them. The linking of generations is detailed in our feature on the Ziebka family which I believe you will find inspiring. This publication also includes a brief recap of the feedback from our bi-annual Alumni Survey (from which I know that 85% of you read some or all of each edition!). It is imperative to us that we hear from you and continue to create and manage events that keep you connected to one another and to our school. As you read on, you will find a snapshot of the incoming Class of 2026. We can only imagine what their future holds, but in the months ahead we will unveil plans to build a stronger future for Saint Viator and invite you to be a part of that vision. We begin the process by updating our curriculum in ways that you will read about in this issue. Finally, I ask you to join us in remembering several individuals whose lives had a profound impact on our community as we pay tribute to Fr. John Milton, C.S.V., Steve Burks, and Bill Faltinoski, all of whom passed away recently. The losses hit us hard and we will do all we can, with your help, to always keep their memories alive at Saint Viator High School. God Bless,
Rev. Dan Lydon, C.S.V. ’73 President
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LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Alumni | Alumni Feature Spotlight AALION
Legacy Family Reflects on Shared High School Experience
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aint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary celebration has provided the opportunity for many
great stories and memories to be shared. Some are very much of the “Do you remember the time…?” variety while there has also been more than a few “When I was there…” conversations. With a 60year history and a growing number of multi-generational legacy families, many of those conversations can even take place around the family dinner table.
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That might be the case for the Ziebka family if only the kids in the family could stop moving long enough to sit down for dinner. The main constant in the family seems to be constant motion, but parents Jason and Bridget ’91, and kids Jack ’21, Ryan and Emma ’22, and Kyli ’25 recently took a few minutes to provide an insight to a family that has embraced the Mission, Vision, and Values of Saint Viator High School. Only Kate, a prospective Class of 2027 member, was spared the interview process, but one can only imagine all she will have to share a few years from now. One of six children of Wally (pictured above) and Jane Liszka to attend Saint Viator, Bridget was influenced by faculty members like Jerrol Leitner and Fr. Charles Bolser, C.S.V., (who taught her freshmen Latin!) but also her parents who contributed time and energy to a number of school organizations. With some of her siblings still in the area, the total count of Liszka grandchildren to attend Saint Viator will soon be 11. “I have stayed in touch with some classmates and reconnected with others who also have kids at Saint Viator now,” Bridget said. “The school has always been about community and still is.”
She points to excellent teachers as a thread that has been woven through the generations at Saint Viator but also acknowledges that many changes have taken place from uniforms to the new schedule and evolution of technology and the physical plant. So, what is it like to enter a high school that a parent, aunts, uncles, and cousins have attended? “It exceeded my expectations,” said Jack, currently a freshman considering a major in Finance at Indiana University. “I was very excited to be there,” but due to participation in multiple sports, learned quickly that “time management was an issue.” That learning process has paid dividends for Ryan, Emma, and Kyli as each learned from the others how to be successful. Current seniors Ryan and Emma have endured the impact of the COVID pandemic and the many changes it presented, including canceled or shortened athletic seasons and a new daily schedule format. Their memories will be different than Bridget’s but no less impactful. “I’m going to miss being with kids I’ve been with for up to 15 years going back to St. James,” Emma said, acknowledging that she is currently experiencing frequent instances of “this will be the last time I…” And for students like Emma and Ryan, there are a lot of various experiences to encounter as each has been involved in numerous teams, organizations, and activities, many in leadership roles. They have served on various levels of student council, been captains of teams, and made appearances on honor rolls – obviously having learned the time management lessons that Jack imparted.
could have saved a lot of money by sending them to public school,” Jason said, but quickly added, “We’re thrilled to write the tuition checks to put our kids in that environment. The financial commitment is big but you won’t regret it because of the values, opportunities, and education they receive.” He and Bridget pointed out the sense of community that Saint Viator has provided for them and their kids. “We know the other families. There is a great support system where all the parents look out for each other’s kids. Everyone is looking out for one another.” As the experiences, both similar and unique are shared, they add to the family legacy. But it all happens in a hurry. “I enjoy high school but I feel like it will go by in a hurry,” said Kyli. One can imagine that her siblings will have her well prepared for whatever comes next, as will the entire Saint Viator community. “I feel like I was better prepared than a lot of other kids when I started college,” Jack said. “The curriculum was different, but I was prepared.” As Ryan and Emma close in on making their college decisions, the siblings are already breaking tradition – Bridget and each of her siblings attended St. Norbert College. Wherever they end up, one imagines they will be successful and will, in some way, stay involved in the Saint Viator community. For now, the opportunities for dinner time conversations may be limited in the Ziebka household, but when they occur, the stories will likely be impressive and inspirational, perhaps someday to another generation of Lions. n
Despite their individual successes, when asked about memories, each turned to more personal experiences. Ryan recalled fondly how the lacrosse team welcomed a new member who transferred from another school and how he has enjoyed watching his new teammate flourish and improve in the Viator community. He speaks at length about lacrosse, never mentioning records or achievements, but instead discusses how the coaches “want us to be good young men and spread the Viator Way.” For her part, Emma, a captain of the soccer team, is quick to share that her favorite place in the building is the Campus Ministry office. “It’s a place I can go and talk and be comfortable.” Her spirit and commitment to service recently brought Emma recognition as a Village of Arlington Heights Heart of Gold recipient. Being comfortable with the financial commitment of providing a Catholic education for five children was something Bridget and Jason had to come to terms with early on. As the one outsider to the Viator community, Jason, who grew up in Hoffman Estates, adapted quickly. “We’ve paid for 54 years of Catholic grammar school so far and have had three kids at Saint Viator for four years so we
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ABOVE: Bridget with son Jack ’21. LEFT: Bridget Liszka Ziebka ‘91 with daughter Emma ‘22 and father, Wally Liska at the 2019 Grandparent’s Mass.
ALION FOR LIFE | From the Heart
FROM THE HEART: Carol Serrani Anderson ’70 series of books about local veterans written by Saint Viator students. The latest book “Arlington Heights’ War on Terror” was published in the fall. “I wasn’t looking Carol Anderson ’70 featured in Saint Viator’s 60th to be involved, Anniversary tribute video. but couldn’t pass up this opportunity. The Viatorians along with the history teachers, Maureen Martin ’92 and Eric Levin, truly set the tone and expectations for talking with several military veterans.” Carol Serrani Anderson ’70 sees Saint Viator as a community in which you can find or provide support whenever needed. Carol has filled many roles over the years from student to alumna, and from teacher to working in the Development Office, and finally as a Board of Trustee member and legacy parent. After teaching English at Saint Viator from 1974-1977 (pictured above in 1976), Carol embarked on a new journey, working towards a master’s degree in gerontology. That journey led her career path to the nearby Lutheran Home for some time before eventually returning to Saint Viator to work in the Development Office. “I was working in the Development Office in the mid-90’s when we were growing. We had the first-ever capital campaign followed by a huge Night of the Lion auction. We even hosted an alumni phone-a-thon when Fr. Bolser was president.” She spoke about Sacred Heart of Mary being a joyful place with many long-standing traditions that were adopted at Saint Viator after the merge. “I was thrilled to see Viator offer the distinctive Sacred Heart class rings as an option for girls for the junior ring ceremony. The first musical Saint Viator and Sacred Heart performed together was ‘Annie Get Your Gun.’ We were so excited to finally do something with the boys! Mr. Stahm, the director at the time, started the idea of double-casting because the first meeting we had was standing-room only in the auditorium.” “It’s sad that we can’t walk in the Sacred Heart building, but the building isn’t what matters,” Anderson said. “It’s what you take away from the place that does.” Carol recalls celebrating friends’ birthdays by decorating lockers and eating cake at the lunch table as well as doing plenty of homework from the rigorous, thought-provoking classes. She made memories with her classmates on the junior trip to New York and Washington, DC. “The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and the lay faculty instilled in us the belief that we could do anything, that we could make a difference, and that we should make ourselves heard,” she recalled.
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One way Carol made a difference this past year was spearheading the collection of stories of 11 military veterans in the 4th in a
Anderson pointed out that current high schoolers have no experience of September 11th, so they were really experiencing history in the present through these veteran accounts. “The alumni who proofread the student’s work were so impressed that the academic standards are still high. Those communication skills are life-long and will serve students for their entire lives.” Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary established many lasting relationships for Carol, including meeting her husband Mark. The couple was married in July 1974 with Fr. Pat Render, C.S.V. presiding and former math teacher, Peter Tantillo, serving as a groomsman. Carol and Mark were delighted to send all four of their children to Saint Viator, each of whom went on to pursue service professions: Lindsey ’95 is a nurse, Matt ’97 is a high school English teacher-librarian-and coach, Kate ’00 currently serves as an elementary school principal and is a member of the Saint Viator Board of Trustees, and Lauren ’05 is a licensed clinical social worker. “Saint Viator is not just a private school. It is a Catholic school. Service requirements are such great exposure for kids. I saw that with my own children at Saint Viator. When you are a teenager, you may not have the appreciation, but the seeds are planted, and it’s faith that sustains you through your life. I’m glad we were able to offer that to our kids.” Much like her children, Carol volunteered her time in her community, serving on the Wheeling Township Senior Advisory Council, the Arlington Heights Senior Commission, and was a board member for Connections to Care in Arlington Heights. She began Wheels to Worship at St. James Parish, a service that provides transportation to mass and appointments for older adults modeled after Connections to Care. So what’s next for Carol at Saint Viator? Carol will be celebrating her 50th reunion with the rest of the Class of 1970 in September after COVID concerns forced postponements for two years. She still relishes the bonds created by students and faculty at Sacred Heart of Mary. “My classmates, some who are still my good friends, are still curious, life-long learners. I’m happy that Sr. Gabriel and Sr. Mary Alice have remained close to our class since we graduated.” n
ALION FOR LIFE | Women’s Event Recap
Alumnae Unite in Support of Young Women Throughout the Academic Commons and Querbes Hall, the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni Association hosted its first-ever Women’s Event for current students on February 15th. The primary goals of the gathering were to display the range of careers that alumnae thrive in while empowering young women to engage in conversation that inspires them to pursue their passions with confidence. The Women’s Event clearly exhibited the extensive networking opportunities available in the Saint Viator community and demonstrated the benefits of learning outside the classroom in a collaborative environment. “I came to the event out of curiosity and began to see what my life could look like after I started my professional career. I craved a community of women to look up to,” said Bernadette Mercurio ’22. “As a freshman, I don’t know exactly what career I want to pursue, so an event like this was a perfect opportunity to start narrowing down my interests,” said Ainslie McKenna ’25. The evening kicked off with a comprehensive panel discussion featuring eight graduates of Sacred Heart and Saint Viator. Panelists included members of the Sacred Heart Class of 1979 and others through the Saint Viator Class of 2015, each sharing their thoughts on what it takes for women to be successful in industries such as social work, veterinary medicine, consulting, entrepreneurship, journalism, engineering, and economics. The students then spent an hour interacting with more than 25 graduates in one-on-one breakout discussions with groups covering careers in business, health sciences, social sciences, and non-traditional fields. The alumnae involved in the break-outs spanned graduating classes from 1969 to 2016, many of whom emphasized the importance of networking and opportunities in different career fields. “As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our school, this event really demonstrated our Lion for Life commitment,” Alumni Relations Manager, Krystal Harris ’15 said. “We believe in having a strong community that welcomes and nurtures students from our first contact while they are in elementary school until they are alumni who are well-established in their careers.” “Thinking back on the event, the main thing that still has my heart so full is how impressed I am by our current students at Saint Viator,” said panelist and Biomedical Engineering PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan, Lauren Madden ’14. “Every student I talked to was wonderfully chatty and curious, and it fills me with so much joy that these ladies will be part of the next generation of women to enter the workforce.” Those in attendance were also able to have a professional headshot taken for use in their college and career pursuits. While the school year winds down, the Alumni Association finishes the year by hosting Lunch & Learn workshop sessions for the students and a Career Day on May 27 that complement the inaugural Women’s Event atmosphere. Lunch & Learn topics include building a resume, mobile marketing, and personal branding while the Career Day offers all students the chance to explore and hear from more alumni in a variety of careers. To assist with future networking events or to speak to students about your career, please email alumni@saintviator.com.
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LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Q | Alumni AALION & A News
Glory Cast of winter musical, “Pippin.” BELOW: Cast of spring play, “Noises Off.”
Alumni Legacies Carried On Through Fine Arts
Congratulations to all of our students on participating in our annual musical this winter, “Pippin,” as well as those involved in our spring play, “Noises Off.” We give special recognition to the following legacy students: • • • •
Chris Rapala ’22 (Bryan Rapala ’79) Rory Whetstone ’22 (Kerry Paulsen ’91) Henry Jochaniewicz ’23 (Alexander Jochaniewicz ’92) Felix and Bridget Martin ’23 (Maureen Henning Martin ’92)
Together We Support Student Scholarships On behalf of the faculty, staff, administration, and students of Saint Viator High School, thank you for helping us make our 60 Hours for 60 Years campaign a success. We are grateful for every contribution.
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By re-imagining Night of the Lion, and hosting a virtual celebration of Saint Viator High School’s proud past and strong future, the 60 Hours for 60 Years campaign was able to rally support to help fund the critical needs of the tuition assistance program. Thanks to a strong volunteer leadership committee, the partnership of Parents Club, and donations from friends and families alike, young men and women can experience a Saint Viator
education which might not have been financially possible otherwise. If you have not already, please visit saintviator.com/ 60for60 to watch our video tribute. It is with great hope that we ask you to save March 4, 2023, when we will return to hosting Night of the Lion in person!
ALION FOR LIFE | School BusinessNews Spotlight
Curriculum Continues to Evolve, Offer Contemporary Courses Innovation has been the focus of the academic component of the Saint Viator experience in recent years while never losing sight of the deeply held traditions of the school. During the last four years alone, 15 new courses have been added to make our curriculum more contemporary and relevant for what our students will encounter in college and career paths. There have been many advancements in technology in the classroom including new science labs, digital music production, a rapidly-growing STEM program, and the Klues Innovation Center. Beyond physical changes, here is a look at some of the new courses that will be available this fall. Introduction to Engineering Design, is the school’s first foray into Project Lead the Way. In this class, students will learn the major concepts, principles, and topics associated with each of the major fields in engineering - civil, mechanical, electrical. Students will design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. Students will have the opportunity to apply digital camera technology as a medium for producing works of photographic art in Introduction to Digital Photography. Many students have been exposed to digital skills in Digital Imaging and Design and will now be able to continue building on the concepts and skills they have learned with the addition of Digital Imaging and Design II. These courses feature elements of digital marketing, providing important skills that students can use in a number of careers. Juniors and seniors will be eligible to enroll in Forensics I and Forensics II to utilize math, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and technology in problem-solving. The courses intend to build students’ confidence in their abilities to apply math and science using the Next Generation Science Standards approach of phenomena to drive the investigation of scientific principles. The Advanced Placement offerings will expand with the addition of AP Psychology in the fall. This course is designed to be the equivalent of the Introduction to Psychology course usually taken during the first year of college. Genocide Studies is a fascinating course that will seek to cultivate awareness and solidarity with those who have experienced genocide. A major course goal is to develop document analysis skills across case studies of genocides from the past one-hundred years, such as the Armenian, Cambodian, Bosnian, Rwandan, and Sudanese Genocides. As a follow-up to the Ethics class currently offered, seniors will be able to choose between two electives: Ethics II - Relationship and Social Justice and Environmental Justice. In the new Environmental Justice course, students will have the opportunity to explore current environmental ethical issues, including climate change, pollution, deforestation, and additional concerns. Students will also discover the Church’s teaching on the environment, and apply Catholic Social Teaching to the issues examined, placing emphasis on Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical, “Laudato Si.”
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ALION FOR LIFE | Alumni News
Former Faculty and Staff
Where Are They Now? SUSIE MCNAMARA
Years at Saint Viator: 1994-2019 Athletic Department Assistant
FAVORITE SAINT VIATOR/SACRED HEART OF MARY MEMORY: My favorite memory of my years at Saint Viator was being involved with all the student-athletes and celebrating their accomplishments during their high school experience. What stands out the most was the IHSA State Championship run of the 2017 Baseball team. The playoff games, including the semi-final and final games in Joliet, were just fantastic. The support of the students, parents, teachers, and alumni was outstanding and the final game was the most exciting game I’ve ever attended.
THE IMPACT WORKING AT SAINT VIATOR HAD ON ME: Working at Saint Viator was a blessing in my life and my family’s… we always felt part of the Viatorian community and we always will.
Susie with her husband, John ’68, and children, Melissa ’00, and JP ’06 vacationing in Yosemite during her first summer as a retiree.
WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW:
I always felt the administration cared about me and my family. When my daughter was ill, they always let me adjust my schedule and care for her without question. I will never forget their kindness.
I love being retired. I walk every day, enjoy cooking, traveling, and hanging out with friends. My husband John ’68 and I love spending time in Louisiana where we have a place on the Tangipahoa River. We have lots of friends and family there.
FORMER COLLEAGUES YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH:
MESSAGE FOR FORMER COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS:
Mary Lou Smith, Eileen Cairo, Judy Amberg, Rose Ruffato, and Peggy Gosch…I stay in touch with current staff members also…Carolyn Gerbatch, Maggie Miskowicz, Kathy Gallagher, Donna Benedict, Miranda Behrens, Jason Kuffel, Dave Archibald, and Deb Scerbicke.
I hope we can continue the alumni get-togethers. It’s always great seeing everyone. I’m so happy to see former students in and around Arlington Heights, and I urge them to attend alumni functions at Saint Viator.
TOWN YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE IN:
Connect with Susie by email at susiemac706@gmail.com. Read more Former Faculty and Staff Profiles at alumniconnect.saintviator.com.
WHAT MADE SAINT VIATOR UNIQUE:
Arlington Heights
Joy Bergstrom ’22 Claims Title As School’s All-Time Leading Scorer Congratulations are due to Joy Bergstrom ’22 on becoming Saint Viator High School basketball’s all-time leading scorer this past February. Joy broke the school’s record of 1,695 points set by Myia Clark in 2018 at February’s game against Carmel Catholic. Joy had previously reached her 1000th point milestone in February 2020 and her 1,500th point milestone in December 2021. In June 2021, Joy announced she has committed to playing basketball at the University of South Dakota next year. She was also among the list of 760 potential players, one of 12 from Illinois, specifically, to be nominated for the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games.
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Use Your IRA to Provide a Viator Education for a Young Adult If you are 70.5 or older, there is a very simple way to benefit Saint Viator High School while getting tax benefits in return. The IRS allows you to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution by making a gift to a qualified 501 (c) 3 charitable organization - like Saint Viator High School - and not pay taxes on the distribution. Your generous contribution must be made directly from the IRA to Saint Viator. This strategy allows you to make a great difference in the life of a deserving young adult while utilizing your retirement assets and getting a tax benefit. Your IRA can be taxed up to 70% if passed on to heirs, but there is no tax when it is used as a gift to charity. If you are 70.5 or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 each year directly from your IRA to a charitable organization like Saint Viator. As with any financial or estate planning issues, we advise you to speak to your tax advisor before making any decisions, as every individual’s situation is different. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tom Ramsden, Vice President of Development, at (224) 6251286 or tramsden@saintviator.com.
We Want Your Feedback! In early 2022, we distributed our bi-annual alumni survey and heard back from many of you. We appreciate those of you who took the time to participate. Some of the key findings that we will be sure to focus on in our future communications include: • • • • •
43 Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary graduating classes were represented Reconnecting with classmates, news on upcoming alumni events, and updates on past or currently faculty were the items you most want to hear Among those who live outside the area, 2/3 of you would like to be a part of events in your area 85% of you read some or all of our Lion for Life magazines We were very pleased that so many of you offered to mentor students or young alumni, allow someone to shadow you at work, or serve as a coach for our INCubator class…we’ll be in touch
If you didn’t get the chance to participate, we would still welcome your input. You can access the survey at bit.ly/3iHI3Fn.
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LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Class | Class Class Notes Notes AALION Notes
Class Notes Class of 1967
Class of 2008
The Sacred Heart of Mary Class of 1967 is planning their 55year reunion for next October in Dunedin, Florida.
Arika Cozzi returned to Saint Viator as the school’s new Athletic Trainer in March.
Class of 1971
Class of 2010
John Thome, who spent over thirty years working in the converting and package printing industry with Graymills and Pro Mark Technologies/BST International/BST eltromat, has written and published a sales and marketing book. “Marketing With Exceptional Results: 50 Lessons On How To Excel At Business-To-Business Marketing” is now available on Amazon worldwide.
Dr. Anthony Joseph Quagliano, PhD celebrated his white coat ceremony (18 months late due to Covid) with his fiancée Claire Vesier at Nova Southeastern University/ Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, in Davie, Florida on February 27, 2022. He fondly remembers playing spring break Saint Viator baseball in nearby Fort Lauderdale his junior and senior years.
Class of 1982 Holly Caruso started a non-profit called Redeeming Love Sanctuary Foundation, whose mission is “to aid in preventing sex trafficking and abuse and to support those impacted, by funding survivor support services, education, recovery and prevention programs in the United States and abroad.” You can learn more about Holly and her non-profit at redeeminglovesanctuary.org.
Class of 1992 Natasha Korecki was inducted into the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illini Media Hall of Fame. She currently serves as senior national political reporter for NBC News, based in the Midwest.
Class of 1999 Dr. Erin King is a hospitalist with the Children’s MN Hospitalist Program, Director for Medical Education on the Minneapolis Campus, and an Associate Program Director at the University of Minnesota Pediatrics Residency Program.
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Door County Candle Company, owned by Dominic “Nic” Trapani, and his wife Christiana sold more than 40,000 yellowand-blue, vanilla-scented candles, and sent 100% of the profits to Ukraine. As of March 25, they sent one check for $125,000 and a second one for $175,000.
Class of 2019
Class of 2012 Michael DeStefano and his wife Lisa celebrated their first wedding anniversary in March. They were married on March 6, 2021 at Loyola University Chicago’s Madonna della Strada Chapel, with Fr. Corey Brost, C.S.V. as the officiant. Michael now works as a developmental optometrist at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center in Arlington Heights. He graduated as valedictorian of his optometry school class and finds joy in helping patients with concussions, tracking issues, and/or special needs, especially children. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with loved ones as well as working out, golfing, playing video games, or building his Pokemon card collection.
Class of 2014 Marisa Ferrazzuolo works as a hairstylist in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights in Sola Salon Studios, Suite 20. She has been doing hair for nearly five years and specializes in blondes and balayage. Check out her work on Instagram at @marisagracesalon and Facebook at Marisa Grace Salon.
Class of 2016 Mark Perkowski is a Medical Student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, applying into pediatrics residency this year.
Class of 2018 Olivia Isufi works part-time at Oakwood High School as the junior varsity girls head basketball coach and assistant head track coach.
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Peter Lambesis made the CCIW All-Conference First Team in basketball at Illinois Wesleyan University. Lambesis was named one of the top defenders in Division III and led the team in steals, while ranking fourth in scoring and rebounding.
Trey Calvin led Wright State to the NCAA Basketball Tournament this past March. Calvin scored 21 points, including the game-winner with 10 seconds on the clock on March 8, while providing outstanding defense to lead the Raiders to the Big Dance for just the fourth time in school history.
Tim Crawford and Nolan Doherty both play for Loyola University Chicago’s golf team. In February, they received their conference rings. They began golfing together before they even enrolled at Saint Viator.
Classes of 2020 & 2021 In March, Saint Viator lacrosse alumni Alex Gern ’20 and Chris Coleman ’21 competed against each other on their team’s spring break trip. Alex plays for Carthage University’s lacrosse team and Chris plays for Berry College.
LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Staff | In Memoriam AALION Listing
In Memoriam
Parmer; member of the SV/SHM Athletic Hall of Fame; former boys basketball coach.
God, grant eternal rest to these members of the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary community.
Kathleen Ann Scanlon SHM ’65, March 6, 2022. Daughter of the late Mary Ellen and the late Dennis J. Scanlon; sister of Patricia Scanlon Robinson ’75.
ALUMNI Robert J. Batchelor Jr. ’69, February 24, 2022. Son of the late Joan and the late Robert J. Batchelor Sr; husband of Connie Batchelor; father of Robert J. III, Joseph, Thomas, and Katherine Batchelor. John Whalen Borowick ’77, December 20, 2021. Son of the late James and the late Lauretta Borowick; father of Joshua, Adam, and Jason; brother of Michelle ’78, Julie ’80 and Maggie ’83. Kathryn Keenan Brekke ’92, November 10, 2021. Daughter of David and Kathleen Richardson ’66 Keenan; wife of Michael Brekke; mother of Sylvia, Mary Frances, and Fletcher; sister of Jeremy ’93, Rebecca ’95, Meghanne ’98, and Ryan ’00 Keenan. Kimberly Ann Cimaglio SHM ’85, December 14. 2021. Daughter of Fred and Judy; mother of Grace; sister of Tim ’85 and Chris ’83. Timothy Considine ’77, June 3, 2020. Son of Peggy and the late Jack Considine; husband of Janet; father of Colleen Hart, Sean Considine and Caragh Considine; brother of John Considine ’76 and Patty Considine Gillon ’78. Joseph F. Dahm ’72, February 13, 2022. Husband of Barbara; brother of Thomas Dahm and the late Lynda Rodriguez. Karen M. Stark Finamore SHM ’84, October 31, 2021. Daughter of Joseph and Carole Stark; wife of Paul; stepmother of Stephanie; sister of Daniel ’87 and Michael Stark. Dr. Karl Luke Hussman ’77, December 6, 2021. Son of Julia Hussman and the late Lothar Hussman; brother of Mark ’79 and John ’79. Michael P. Majkowski ’05, December 6, 2021. Son of Joseph and Nancy Majkowski; brother of Katherine Majkowski Hayes ’08; former boys basketball coach. Michael William John Miller ’68, December 18, 2021. Son of the late Arlene and the late Charles; husband of Laura Miller; brother of Patrick Miller, Timothy Miller, Terry Miller Barakat and the late Richard Miller. Mary DeLuga Murray SHM ’85, December 15, 2020. Daughter of Greg and the late Theresa DeLuga; mother of Marissa and Anne Murray; sister of Bernadette DeLuga Beugnet ’88. Robert “Bob” J. Odmark ’67, December 31, 2021. Son of the late Ken and the late Marcella Odmark; brother of Ed ’65, Sue ’72, Gunther ’75 and the late Ken; uncle of Tom ’92 and Michael ’94. David A. Pettenuzzo ’81, March 8, 2022. Son of the late Bea and the late Angelo Pettenuzzo; father of Jessica, Alexandra, Michaela, Andrew, and Daniel Pettenuzzo; brother of the late Michael ’71 and the late Laura Pettenuzzo; partner of Janet
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Brian P. Schneider ’95, December 6, 2021. Son of John and Sharon Schneider; husband of Elizabeth Schneider; father of Patrick and Erin Schneider; brother of Michael ’92 and Timothy ’97 Schneider. Theresa L. Tremblay SHM ’70, February 22, 2021. Daughter of the late Helen and the late Hubert Tremblay; sister of Margaret Tremblay Plass ’65, Michael Tremblay ’67 and the late Mark Tremblay. James Glen “Jim” Vidt ’65, December 17, 2021. Husband of Kim Vidt; father of Kristin Middendorf, Melissa Owens, Jamie Raade; step-father of Stacey Steffes, Matthew Johnson, Ryan Forburger, and Britney Kessick. Barry P. Ward ’79, December 9, 2021. Son of the late Henry P.J. and the late Maryann Griffin Ward; husband of Deanna; brother of Hilary ’75, Christopher, and the late Francis ’77 Ward. Lawrence Wittek ’73, November 13, 2019. Husband of Mary “Marty”; father of Jennifer Baird and Paul Wittek; brother of Rozanne Cunico.
Timothy J. Dunne, December 31, 2021. Husband of Kathleen Dunne; father of Colleen Dunne ’12, Kelly Dunne Wood ’13 and Matthew Dunne. Gerald M. “Jerry” Farrell, March 11, 2022. Husband of Patricia “Pat” Farrell; father of Ann ’10, Joseph, and Patrick Farrell. Dolores Jeanette Fife, January 26, 2022. Mother of Brian ’83, Michael, Gregory, Patricia, Marybeth, and Elise. John “Jack” M. Grady, January 16, 2022. Husband of Lorraine Schoenfeld-Grady and the late Jacqueline Grady; father of Therese Anne Grady Foster ’70, Timothy P. Grady ’72, Joan M. Grady Slep ’75, the late Timothy and the late Joe Marie; step-father of Judith Curtin ’65, Susan Diebold ’67, Jean Apa ’73, Walter Schoenfeld, and Maryann LeBreck. George Dewey Hathaway Jr., February 14, 2022. Husband of Dolores; father of Mary Heinrich, Judy Bond, Karen Norman, the late Rick Hathaway ’69, and the late Nancy Fisher Kubkowski. Nicholas J. Helmer, January 26, 2022. Husband to Gail Ann; father of Nick Jr. ’87 and Rebecca Jacob ’89; grandfather of Nicholas Jacob ’23; longtime volunteer boys basketball coach.
FAMILY
Daniel J. Horstmann, January 27, 2022. Husband of Julia Horstmann; father of Daniel Jordan ’12, and Jennie Emily-Claire ’13 Horstmann.
Marion C. Barletta, January 15, 2022. Wife of the late Frank Barletta; mother of James ’70, Thomas, Richard, Robert, and the late Susan.
Robert Steve Kovanda, November 29, 2021. Husband of Gail Patricia; father of Keith ’82, Kristina ’97, and Kathryn.
Marjorie G. Becker, December 4, 2021. Wife of the late Harold; mother of Bonnie ’67, Joe, and Jim Becker, and Janiece and Joann Smith.
Betty M. Lanctot, January 23, 2022. Mother of Randy ’68, Howard Jr. ’71, Terry, and Andrea Lanctot, and Susan Bartholomae.
Kathie Ann Bria, December 31, 2021. Wife of Anthony “Tony” Bria ’79; mother of John, Anthony, and Joseph; grandmother of Jay Bria.
Robert “Bob” Joseph Lynch, March 2, 2022. Husband of Joan; dad of Tim ’96, Beth Lynch Kautz ’98 (Joe Kautz ’98) and Julie Lynch Wahlborg ’01.
Frederick E. Brookwell, January 7, 2022. Husband of Mary Brookwell; father of David Brookwell ’79, Karen Brookwell-Miller, and Frederick Brookwell.
Virginia “Ginny” E. Malouf, December 06, 2021. Wife of the late Art; mother of Diane Malouf O’Neil ’71 (Dennis O’Neil ’70), Mark ’73, Maureen Malouf Gleixner ’76, Scott ’77, Peggy Malouf Miller ’80, Steve ’83, and the late Debbie Malouf Humphries ’72.
Thomas R. Carley, January 17, 2022. Husband of Carol Carley; father of Thomas J. Carley; brother of William ’77, John ’78, Christopher ’84, Ann Marie, and Helen Carley, and Patricia Broussard. Barbara Coglianese, October 1, 2020. Wife of Anthony Coglianese; mother of Michael Coglianese ’79, Marie Coglianese Aiello ’81 (Tony Aiello ’79); grandmother of Gina ’07, Nicole ’09, Christina ’13, and Anthony Jr. ’18 Aiello. Rosemarie Duffy, February 16, 2022. Wife of the late Robert; mother of Robert Duffy ’68, Kathy Duffy Amberg ’73, Eileen Duffy Whited, Michael Duffy ’79, John Duffy ’86, the late Denis Duffy ’70, and the late Mary Duffy Haneberg ’76. Stephanie R. Dunlavy, December 6, 2021. Wife of the late Kenneth - former Saint Viator football coach; mother of Sean ’82, Ken Jr. ’87, and Brian ’89 Dunlavy, and Kelly Berkowitz, Colleen Bucalo and Mary Uhde.
Elizabeth Marie Marston, November 23, 2021. Wife of the late James; mother of Kathy ’78, Sharon ’81, Kevin ’91, and the late Kerry ’80. Carlo A. Mascolo, January 10, 2022. Father of Michael Mascolo ’90, Carla Mascolo Swaback ’91, and Anthony Mascolo ’95. John “Jack” McDonnell, March 6, 2022. Husband of Marilyn; father of Maureen McDonnell Reeves ’85, Mark McDonnell ’86, Matt McDonnell ’92, and Megan McDonnell Cahill ’94; grandfather of Miles ’16, Payton ’19, Bryce ’20, and Rowan ’22. David Forster Mueller, January 31, 2022. Husband of the late Dolores Mueller; father of Michael Mueller ’82, Timothy Mueller ’87, Kathy Szalinski, and Holly Abbott. Roger E. Murbach, August 21, 2021. Husband of Dolores; father of Ross Lund ’95, president of
Jr. Lions baseball (Shelly Russo Lund ’95), Michelle Murbach ’03, and Roger, Steve, Randy, and Cathy; grandfather of Jake Lund ’24. Patrick Kenneth Murray Sr., December 5, 2021. Husband of Sheryl Ann; father of Patrick Kenneth Jr. ’85, Brian R. ’86, and Tim Murray. Donna “Aldona” Naujokas, December 18, 2021. Wife of the late Frank Naujokas; mother of Laura ’76, Marisa ’80, Kathy, and Joseph.
John Joseph Raftery Jr., February 25, 2022. Husband of Maureen; father of Erin Raftery Van Der Bosch ’83 (Tom Van Der Bosch’83); John Joseph Raftery III ’84, Nora Raftery ’85 and Patrick Raftery ’93 (Nikki Baer Raftery ’94); grandfather of Mia ’20, Stella ’22, and Ryan ’25. Noreen Ann Redmond, March 7, 2022. Mother of Katie Redmond Hattenhauer ’72, Maureen Redmond Epperly ’74, and Mary Lu Redmond ’79.
Hubert J. Tremblay. January 17, 2022. Husband of the late Helen Tremblay; father of Margaret Tremblay Plass ’65, Michael Tremblay ’67, the late Theresa ’70, and the late Mark Tremblay. Julia M. Ward, January 7, 2022. Wife of the late Joe; mother of Debbie Ward Fleck ’71, Ann Ward Basanez ’72, Becky Ward Damore ’74, Joseph Ward ’76, and Mary Ward Wilcken ’79. Dolores M. Waxstein, February 27, 2022. Wife of the late Milton Waxstein; mother of Marcia Waxstein Moore ’69, Robert Waxstein, and the late Martin Waxstein.
Mary Jane Niman, February 12, 2022. Wife of George Niman; mother of Catherine Niman Hauenstein ’78 and George Niman ’82.
Robert A. “Bob” Rhinehart, December 27, 2021. Husband of Patsy Rhinehart; father of Fr. Richard Rhinehart ’88; inducted into the SV/SHM Hall of Fame in 2007; girls volleyball coach at both schools.
Philip James O’Grady, January 6, 2022. Husband of Mary Anne O’Grady; father of Bill ’86, Elizabeth, Philip, Brian, Margaret, and Jim.
Marie Therese Schott, December 15, 2021. Wife of the late George Schott; mother of Larry ’68, David ’73, George ’77, and Tom ’81 Schott.
June E. Janus, December 27, 2021. Wife of the late Edwin Janus; mother of Marc, Brian, and Tom Janus, and Nancy Jensen - Saint Viator math teacher.
Robert Joseph “Bob” Orchell, March 3, 2022. Husband of Bernadette; father of Tom Orchell ’73, Theresa Orchell Barnicle ’75, Cathy Orchell Rowell ’77 and Mary Orchell James ’81; grandfather of Ryan Orchell ’01 and Jennah Duchesne ’04.
Linda J. Sowa, January 15, 2022. Wife of Carl ’66; mother of Debra Starck and Carlin Sowa; sister-in-law of Paul Sowa ’71.
William W. McCoy, January 4, 2022. Husband of Peggy; father of Bill; brother of Rita King - Saint Viator Theology teacher from 1979 - 2019 (Brian King ’75), Ed, Michael, Jeannie, Jim and the late Kenny; uncle of Kathleen ’03, Thomas ’04, and Colleen ’07.
John F. Pittas, January 17, 2022. Husband of the late Elaine; father of Jay ’73, Marc ’78, Doug ’80, Dave ’82, Jim ’84, and Greg ’76 Pittas, and Teri Pittas Walsh ’75 (Robert Walsh ’75). Kathleen “Kathy” Predovich, March 3, 2022. Wife of the late Harold “Hal” Predovich; mother of Janet Predovich LaRocque ’82, Mark Predovich ’83, Michael Predovich ’86, Anne-Marie Predovich Taylor ’87, and Elaine Predovich Caravello ’88.
Joseph M. Swiderski III, January 20, 2022. Husband of Diane; father of JoAnn Pittas Grasse ’86 (James Grasse ’86), Robert ’88, and Richard. Joseph R. Taylor, December 19, 2021. Husband of Audrey; father of Bobbie Taylor Pasquesi ’83, Joanne Taylor McCormack ’85, Marie Taylor Duetsch ’87, Agnes Taylor Knott ’89, Julie Taylor Crowe ’92, Susan Taylor Ratzki ’93 (Paul Ratzki ’93), and Joe F. Taylor.
FACULTY
Colleen M. O’Toole, August 7, 2021. Wife of Paul O’Toole; mother of Todd, Bill, and Jason O’Toole; only sibling of Jeanne Ann Sattler - former Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Viator theology teacher; aunt of Timothy Sattler ’93.
Community Mourns Loss of Beloved, Longtime Members Stephan D. Burks, January 27, 2022.
William J. Faltinoski, February 18, 2022.
Husband of Maggie; father of Rob Ciganek ’82, Rick Ciganek ’85, and Rebecca (Pablo); grandfather to 15 including Jace Stephan Williams ’ 15; brother of Camille and the late Phil ’80;
Son of Mary Joan and the late William Herman; brother to Debbie; uncle to Tim (Natalie) Jaeger and Brian (Laura) Jaeger; great uncle to Angela and Matthew, and Jimmie and
great grandfather to 10.
Stormie Jaeger.
Steve served as Director of Building and Grounds at Saint Viator and the Viatorian Province Center for more than four decades. He was steadfast in his commitment to the school and its students. Under his guidance and leadership, our property has undergone many significant changes and improvements, and he was a steadying force whose tireless work allowed us to keep our faculty, staff, and students safely in school throughout this pandemic.
Before retiring in 2020, Mr. Faltinoski, (the fourth art teacher at Saint Viator) was an art and photography teacher for Saint Viator. At the time of his retirement, he had been the Fine Arts Department Chairman for 20 years. Throughout his 38-year career at Saint Viator, he shared his time and talents supporting students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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Fr. John Milton, C.S.V., January 24, 2022. Son of the late John and Mary Gorman Milton; brother of George (Annette); uncle of David Miliotis (formerly Milton) ’79. Fr. Milton served as a Viatorian priest for 65 years and founding faculty member of Saint Viator. He was among the first group of brothers to profess vows at the Viatorian Province Center in Arlington Heights after it opened in 1952 and was ordained a priest in 1957. He taught in the science department at Saint Viator from 1963-1965, and then again from 1968-1986. He served as Director of Novices from 19861991, before teaching part-time at DePaul University in 1987. He became a full-time professor in 1991 and taught until 2010, when he was awarded the Via Sapientiae Award, the highest faculty honor at DePaul.
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