FOCUS MAGAZINE For Alumni, Families, and Friends of St. Francis High School FALL 2023
St. Francis High School Named National Blue Ribbon School Page 4
Pages 10-11 Progress Can’t Wait – Secure our Future Today Capital Campaign
2022-2023
ANNUAL REPORT Pages 12-32
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Our Mission
St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college preparatory learning community that promotes spiritual, academic, physical, and social development in the daily presence of Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
Develop students who are faith-filled participants of the Church, committed to Christian service, critical thinkers, effective and creative communicators, persons of integrity, physically fit and emotionally healthy, respectful and accepting of others, responsible citizens of the world, and selfdirected and lifelong learners.
President’s Council
Phil Kerr President Raeann Huhn Principal Ron Darin Director of Finance & Operations Maureen Isphording Executive Vice President & Director of Admissions Jamie Lavigueur Director of Communications
Advancement Office Danielle Costello Director of Special Events Becky Feltes ’97 Fischesser Director of Alumni Relations Peg Kopec Advancement Associate Todd Shaw ‘89 Gift Officer
This publication consists of our Focus Magazine and Annual Report. To be environmentally friendly and good stewards of our financial resources, we have combined these two mailings. The Annual Report is published annually by the Office of Advancement. Focus Magazine aims to present interesting and relevant news about SFHS and its alumni. Story ideas and suggestions may be sent to Editor Jamie Lavigueur at jlavigueur@ sfhscollegeprep.org. We reserve the right to edit and revise all material accepted for publication.
Please send address changes to: St. Francis High School Office of Advancement 2130 W. Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 668-5800 bfischesser@sfhscollegeprep.org
Stay Connected @sfhsspartans St. Francis HS College Prep @SFHS_Spartans St. Francis High School
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OPENING LETTER Dear St. Francis High School Community, For many years, our school has been known as “the best-kept secret in the Western Suburbs.” While our spirit of humility has not changed, we remember how the Gospel of Matthew calls us with these words: “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Truly, the light of our school shines brightly in our community today. In September, we were named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This award is earned only by schools that demonstrate academic excellence while also promoting a dynamic, positive school culture. It is the U.S. Department of Education’s highest honor, and only 1% of schools in the nation currently hold the title. In fact, St. Francis High School was the only Catholic or Private High School in the entire state of Illinois to achieve this award. Additionally, our school was again certified as a Microsoft Showcase School for the seventh consecutive year. Our school has worked closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in the classroom and prepare students for college. We are now the only school in the nation named a Microsoft Showcase School and National Blue Ribbon School in the same year! We were also recently rated the #1 Catholic high school in DuPage County for the 2023-24 school year by Niche, a third-party school ranking service for families that has a nationwide reach. Our standing is based on many factors, including academic achievement, student life, and school culture. We are immensely grateful for the recognition of the quality of our curriculum and the well-rounded experience we offer our students in the daily presence of Jesus Christ. As we celebrate these outstanding accolades, we are also entering a new era in our school’s physical footprint with our capital campaign, Progress Can’t Wait – Secure Our Future Today. This campaign is essential to ensuring our students continue to have the safest and best possible learning environment. We plan to update 18 of our classrooms, improve our safety and security systems, and expand our counseling department. We have raised $3.2 million of the $13.8 million goal through June of this year for this mission-critical stage of our strategic plan. What an amazing time to be a Spartan! We are shining our light as we celebrate historic, milestone accomplishments. None of these achievements are possible without the support of our generous donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and families. We are so very thankful for your ongoing commitment to our mission and vision. Your gifts continue to make a difference in the lives of our students. Saint Francis, pray for us!
Phil Kerr, President
Debbie Falduto Novack, Board Chair
2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Debra Falduto Novack, Chair Mark Reinke, Vice-Chair Kate Farley ‘87-Agee Brian Blaha Tom Boler Jan Breyne Colin Diamond ‘05 Maureen Finn Susan Jania ’04 Foley Kerry Galbraith Jason Gilroy ‘89 Amy Holsinger John McGaw Joe McLoud Fr. Jim Murphy Michael O’Connell Camille Rudge Chuck Urbasek COMMITTEE AT-LARGE MEMBERS Advancement Joe Buchholz ‘84 Christopher Garcia ‘97 Amy Kiesler Chuck Kohut Max Miller ‘08 Alicia Sitley Finance Max Miller Tim O’Donnell Ray Reid ‘61 Education Christine Collie Adam Ferguson ‘00 Margie Rosmonowski ’05 Marshall Mary Schille ‘83 Matthew Tibble ‘95 Buildings & Grounds Kunal Patel ‘03 Principal’s Council Principal, Raeann Huhn Assistant Principal, Kate Schulte Dean of Students, Dan Holleman Director of Athletics, Dan Hardwick Director of Counseling, Bridget Buckley Director of Technology, Jeff Gerdeman ‘87 Director of Pastoral Ministry, Dr. Diane Mercadante Co-Directors of Activities, Kate Michel ’92 Kowalski, Bob Mamminga
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SCHOOL NEWS SFHS_BlueRibbon_BRS_VerticalBanner.pdf 1 9/21/2023 9:40:07 AM
We are a National Blue Ribbon School! St. Francis High School was named a 2023 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! This is the U.S. Department of Education’s highest honor based on superior academic achievement and the implementation of a highly successful, multi-faceted school culture. Only 1% of schools in the nation have an active Blue Ribbon and only 353 schools received the award this year. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Education on September 19 and is an active designation for five years. We celebrated the award as a school community with a faculty and staff reception attended by James Quaid and Nikki Kanzia, Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Superintendent and Associate Superintendent. We followed up with a celebration week with our entire school community September 30-October 6 that consisted of theme days, special treats, and a faculty and staff procession at our homecoming pep rally. SFHS is the only high school in Wheaton (public or private) and the only Catholic high school in the western suburbs to ever receive the award, as well as the only private high school in Illinois to receive the award this year. Additionally, we are the only school in the nation named a Microsoft Showcase School and National Blue Ribbon School in the same year. Congratulations to our entire school community! View our NBRS Webpage on our Website at sfhscollegeprep.org/ blue-ribbon
View our profile on the NBRS/U.S. Department of Education Webpage
“This extremely competitive and prestigious award is a testament to the tradition of excellence our school has prided itself on for more than 65 years.”
“This award demonstrates the dedication of our faculty and staff, students, and families. We are extremely proud of our school community.”
- Phil Kerr, President
- Raeann Huhn, Principal
“The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures.” SFHS President Phil Kerr, Principal Raeann Huhn, and Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Superintendent James Quaid.
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- U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Two National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Rated #1 Catholic high school in DuPage County on Niche We were rated the #1 Catholic high school in DuPage County in 2023 by Niche, a third-party school ranking service for families with nationwide reach. Our standing is based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, student life, and school culture. Please help us maintain our #1 rating by sharing your positive SFHS experience on Niche!
Two of our seniors are National Merit Semifinalists this year: congratulations to Elleson C. and Sofia H.! Fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors in the nation are selected as semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million offered next spring. We would also like to congratulate our Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Robert Barnhisel, John (Jack) Galasso, Lucas Sheahin, and Shanalisa Smith. Commended students score in the top 2-5% on the PSAT/NMSQT. There are approximately 34,000 commended students nationwide.
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68 students were named AP Scholars for their hard work in AP classes and high marks on AP Exams! ®
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View the full list of students at sfhscollegeprep.org/news
7th Consecutive Showcase School Designation & 7 MIEEs We are 1 of just 30 schools in the U.S. and 1 of only 3 schools in Illinois to earn this designation. This outstanding accomplishment is attributed to our entire school community, who have invested time, treasure, and effort into maximizing our use of Microsoft solutions. We are a Microsoft Showcase School for the seventh consecutive year! Selected by Microsoft, Showcase Schools exemplify the best of teaching and learning in the world today.
We are also celebrating seven faculty/ staff named Microsoft Innovative Education Experts (MIEEs): Beth Brand, Kim Fermoyle, Katie Lembas, Tim Martens, Mary McCarthy, Jessica Roulo, and Madison Wall.
As a Showcase School, we work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in education transformation. Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to utilize technology in the classroom, embrace modern learning techniques, and push advancements in education in an everchanging environment.
MIEEs are selected by a regional Microsoft representative based on their level of innovation and use of Microsoft tools and their dedication to the impact of both teaching and student learning through the MIEE program. Congratulations to all on this achievement!
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SCHOOL NEWS Students take communion at our All-School Liturgy on the first day of school.
Father Bob Barko, O.F.M., at our All-School Liturgy in September. Fr. Barko will serve as School Priest and Chaplain at the start of the second semester this school year.
The Spartan Dance Team performs during the Homecoming Pep Rally.
A ribbon cutting and blessing of the Loughman Family Tennis Center in August.
Freshmen enjoy a pep rally during orientation.
Jackson G. ‘24 and Bella S. ‘24 in The Addams Family Summer Musical.
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Softball Coach Ralph Remus celebrated 500 wins this spring, and in August, was awarded by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
The Marching Spartans perform at a home football game this fall.
ALUMNI NEWS 1 Kristina DeLuco ‘07 Krause competed in the Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship. She is a self-taught home baker who was inspired to learn how to decorate cakes and sweet treats during the pandemic.
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2 Ryan Hamman ’11 was cast as Lord Pinkleton in Cinderella at Drury Lane. 3 Maggie Breyne ‘21 and Eddie Mills ‘22 march together in the Purdue University All-American Marching Band. 4 Jack Toppen ‘19 joined MIT’s Computational and Systems Biology Ph.D. program this fall after graduating from Georgia Tech. 5 The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in September. Congratulations to our alums Kelsey Robinson ‘10 Cook (player) and Erin Virtue ‘01 (coach).
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6 Patti Trompeter ‘85 was named in the Forbes Magazine 50 over 50 in investment. You may remember Patti from our Summer 2022 issue of Focus Magazine, who credits her SFHS math teacher, Mrs. Joan Kustak, for encouraging her talents in math and toward a career in finance.
1 Alumni Pickleball Tournament
Congrats to our winning teams and thanks to everyone who attended, especially our organizers Topher Garcia ‘97 and Rob Cleveland ’92. Advanced Winners: Sean Killian ‘22 and Jack Brennan ‘22; Beginner/Intermediate Winners: Megan Lynch ‘07 Nagel & Mike Lynch ‘77; Runners-up: Mary Pat Keane ‘90 Smith and husband Matthew Smith.
2 Scott Nelson Coaching Retirement Celebration
Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated Scott Nelson and his 35 years of coaching Spartan Cross Country.
3 Boys Volleyball Alumni Night
Coach Mike Lynch ’77 was celebrated for 500 wins and 25 years of Spartans Boys Volleyball during Volleyball Alumni Night last spring.
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2023 Graduation
In May, 158 seniors joined the ranks of St. Francis High School alumni with exceptional academic experience, fully prepared for lifelong success. This was an impressive class with four National Merit Finalists, seven National Merit Commended Students, two students with a perfect ACT score, and 46 Illinois State Scholars (29% of the class). Fall 2023 | 7
ALUMNI NEWS
IN MEMORIAM
February 20, 2023 – October 18, 2023
2016 Alums’ Surprise Engagement at SFHS Molly Doran ’16 and Mike Mayor ’16 first met in Religion class at St. Francis High School during their sophomore year. This summer, they returned to the halls of the school for what Molly thought was an errand but turned out to be a day that would change their lives. Mike took her to the locker they shared their senior year, got down on one knee, and proposed. (She said yes!) Today, Molly is a tax accountant for Ernst & Young
in Chicago and Mike works as a data analyst at Medline in Northfield. Mike knew he wanted the proposal to feel meaningful so he reached out to SFHS Dean Dan Holleman and asked if he could have access to the school on a Friday night. “The reason I came to St. Francis is because of reasons like this,” Mike said. “Everyone is always willing to help and there are so many personal connections. It’s stayed constant even since we graduated, and it made the day so special for us.” Mike and Molly are set to marry in September 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheaton.
ALUMNI Joseph Adamik ‘63 Peter Baumann ‘04 Ryan Benton ‘14 Tim Buchmiller ‘97 Charles Chalifoux ‘68 Denis Ciss ‘69 Frances Loiacono ’71 Demo Patrick Dooley ‘67 Allan Duffy ‘87 John Farrell ‘63 Patricia Groark ’63 Gelina Mark Herwaldt ‘80 Mary Ellen Beaudoin ’61 Jacobson Bill Kearney ‘63 Marianne Bodony ’63 King Sarah Wiedemer ’87 Kirson James Krejci ‘69 Thomas Kresl ‘61 Lauren Ladley ‘02 Scott Luczynski ‘87 Jeffrey Madura ‘63 Nora Scully ’60 McKethen James Modaff ‘73 Mary Hoene ’63 Morin Dennis Morris ‘69 Victoria Dockendorff ’64 Pettit Maureen Polasek ‘98 Denise Saponara ‘88 Thomas Sather ‘65 Kathy Palacz ’61 Soltwisch Dan Sorenson ‘75 Paulette Bianchi ’67 Stefanik James Thomas ‘99 FAMILY & FRIENDS John Falvey Greg Hanley Sr. Rosemary Beth Lynch, IBVM (Sr. Donald) Virginia Tobin Gerald Tyschper Pete Ventrelli Rick Zagotta
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2 The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th reunion with a weekend of festivities: 18 classmates attended the 2023 Spartan Classic and then went to Bill ‘83 & Diane Early ‘83 Roskuszka’s house. Saturday evening the class reminisced again at Draft Kings. Thank you Dennis Lord ’83 for planning. 3 The Class of 1993 celebrated their 30th reunion with a tour of SFHS and an intimate gathering at Barone’s in Glen Ellyn. Thank you Jim Lloyd ’93 for planning.
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1 The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion at Dan Pesavento '73’s home in Woodstock. Several classmates also celebrated the evening before with live music at the Holiday Inn. Thank you planners Donna Barron ‘73 Ballentine, Jesse Felix ’73, and Dan Pesavento '73.
4 The Class of 2003 celebrated their 20th reunion at SFHS. Over 70 alumni completed a tour and then continued the evening outside. Thank you planners Emily Darin ’03 Miller and Sharon Plucinski '03 Powers.
ADVANCEMENT
34th Annual Spartan Classic We had another record-breaking fundraising year at the Spartan Classic! More than $179,000 was raised through the event, sponsorships, raffles, and silent auction. Thank you to everyone for your outstanding support, our volunteers, and the 227 golfers who joined us on September 15. Please also join us in thanking our golf chairs Mike Armbrust '88 and Todd Shaw '89. Net proceeds support tuition assistance.
Day of Giving 2023 We are truly grateful for the support shown during our Day of Giving on October 4, the Feast Day of our patron Saint Francis. More than $146,000 was raised to support every facet of the SFHS educational experience. We also enjoyed our first alumni Decades of Giving Challenge as part of this year’s Day of Giving. The 1980s raised the highest amount while the 1960s had the highest number of donors. A special thank-you to our three generous match donors: Sue and Kevin Spahn; the Boose Family; and our anonymous alumni donor.
Grandparents’ Day - Class of 2024 Each year, we celebrate the important relationship grandparents have in our lives through a Grandparents’ Day event for seniors (in the fall) and freshmen (in the spring). For this year’s Class of 2024 event, grandparents were invited to a special morning with their grandchild that included Mass, a light breakfast, and an optional tour. Class of 2027: stay tuned for details on your Grandparents’ Day this spring!
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN In the spring of 2023, we launched our capital campaign Progress Can’t Wait – Secure Our Future Today. Since then, we’ve been hard at work sharing the details of the plan with our school community and we’ve received tremendous support during the launch. As we move into the next phase of the campaign, we encourage everyone to join in and help us reach our goal! This capital campaign focuses on: •
Classroom Improvements – Update 18 classrooms to reflect college preparatory standards of learning
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Enhanced Security – Relocate the entryway, update doors and locks, and enclose the breezeway
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Student Services Expansion – Relocate the counseling suite and add art labs, a green room, and community spaces
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HVAC Update – Replace units dating back to the Eisenhower era that frequently require costly repairs
LED lighting Secured Door
Collaboration Space- Proposed
Atrium- Proposed
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Modern interactive projection
The mission of our school remains the same as it did 65 years ago – but the facilities that date back to our founding days need updating as we continue to establish ourselves as a preeminent college preparatory school.
OUR GOAL: $13,847,738
Visit sfhscollegeprep.org/ progress to learn more and contribute
You can be a part of the exciting future of our school! Every gift is important and appreciated, no matter the size. Our Office of Institutional Advancement is ready to work with donors to fashion the most beneficial gift for the donor, the donor’s family, and for St. Francis High School. Gifts to SFHS are income-tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law. The gift vehicles outlined below represent donor opportunities to support our students and our school. We invite you to consider the following options: •
A Gift of Cash
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A Gift of Real Estate
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A Gift of Securities
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Matching Gifts
2013 Kuhn Memorial
Stadium and Coach Sco Nelson Memorial Track dedicated
2009 Chapel remodeled and dedicated to Saint Clare
2011
1969 Coeducational classes begin
2001 Spyglass Athletic
1960 Athletics program
started by Brother Pius Kamphefner, F.S.C.
1955
Bishop McNamara appeals to local parishes to make SFHS a reality
1957 First classes held
1963 East Wing added
2015 Lacy Family
Gateway Building built for wrestling and dance
Mary J. Feltes Science Suite and Robinson Family Learning Center wing constructed
Center and Kuhn Cultural Arts Center built
1958 Cafeteria opens
1956 Groundbreaking Ceremony held November 11
OUR MISSION St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college preparatory learning community that promotes spiritual, academic, physical, and social development in the daily presence of Jesus Christ.
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S T. F R A N C I S H I G H S C H O O L
2022-2023PagesANNUAL REPORT 12-32 1956
THE BIG PICTURE
16:1 Student/ Teacher Ratio
SPIRITUALITY
Students
Year Founded
by Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, Sisters from the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), and Institute of the De La Salle Christian Brothers
700 65
22%
• DAILY Mass, Prayer, Religion Class • MONTHLY All-School Masses 100% Student • YEARLY Participation in RETREATS Christian Service (15 Hours Required/Year)
Zip Codes Represented
Students Awarded Tuition Assistance
COLLEGE PREP ACADEMICS
BLUE E WHIT
SPARTANS Team Name School Colors
Catholic Private Coeducational High School
ACCREDITATIONS
Three Bus Routes
AFFILIATIONS
• Cognia™ • Illinois State Board of Education
State-of-the-Art FACILITIES ON 23-ACRE CAMPUS
Science Labs
Average Class Size
Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees
(Full Recognition)
6
22 65%
Performance Space
Music & Theater Rooms
Library & Learning Resource Center
Fitness Center
Athletic Stadium
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2 Fields
(Baseball & Softball)
Chapel
• 19 Honors Courses • 26 Average ACT Score Over Last Four Years • 140:1 Student-toCounselor Ratio
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
30+ Clubs
2:30pm3:10pm 2 Full-size Gymnasiums
• 18 AP® Classes
Activity Period
• 24 Varsity Teams • 105 Top 10 Athletic State Appearances • 25+ Yearly Arts Performances • 8 Bands/Orchestras • 4 Choirs • 6 Yearly Theatre Performances
FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS
A Gift of Real Impact: St. Francis Fund
Thank You Volunteers!
We are grateful for our school volunteers who are essential to the success of our fundraising efforts. A sincere THANK YOU for your tireless efforts and meaningful support.
Philanthropic support is integral to the success of St. Francis High School. During the 202223 fiscal year, gifts totaling $684,135 were made to the St. Francis Fund. These gifts provided critical, unrestricted dollars for the school’s operating expenses, such as capital or programmatic enhancements, technology upgrades, tuition assistance, faculty and staff professional development, and more. These flexible gifts can be used where and when needed most, helping to cover the deficit between tuition charged and the actual cost to educate an SFHS student.
Mothers’ Club The Mothers’ Club serves to enrich the lives of the St. Francis High School community by promoting and fostering unity through fellowship, faith, service, and fundraising activities. Funds raised allow the Mothers’ Club to provide hospitality at school-sponsored events, provide meals/treats for faculty and staff appreciation, and support student events. Mothers’ Club also helps us keep uniforms available and affordable through the Uniform Resale. Thank you for all you do!
Class of 2023 Endowment Fund A group of graduating seniors’ parents partnered with our school to continue a tradition designed to strengthen the school’s endowment: a class endowment fund. Through this, these parents provided a way for students to give back to their alma mater throughout their lives. The Class of 2023 Endowment Fund raised $42,665 and has become part of the permanent endowment of SFHS. Any income from the fund is used to support the school in future years. We are incredibly grateful for the parents who contributed to the fund – thank you Class of 2023!
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2022-2023 FINANCIAL SUMMARY R EVENUE
Tuition and Fees Contributions Co-curricular (Athletics & Activities) Other
FY 2023 $9,034,779 $2,533,745 $470,474 $112,467
FY 2022 $9,292,006 $1,922,273 $553,123 $ 66,197
Total Operating Revenue
$12,151,465
$11,833,599
$7,573,603 $1,219,534 $922,107 $904,137 $756,077
$7,679,940 $1,247,063 $934,032 $846,585 $839,451
$10,619,381
$10,707,620
$776,007
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Instructional Co-curricular (Athletics & Activities) Administrative Advancement Depreciation Total Operating Expenses
NE T OPERATI NG I NCO M E C O NT RIBUTI ONS BY TYP E
TU I TI O N A SSI STA N C E FY2023
40%
$288,392 SFHS Need-Based Financial Aid $300,653 Empower Illinois Scholarships $142,450 SFHS Named Scholarships Kazma Family Scholarships $84,000 Catholic Education Foundation Grants $52,000 Alumni Association Scholarships $39,050
27%
31%
2%
Annual Fund Gifts $684,135 Endowment $58,203 Event Income $770,742 Restricted Gifts $1,015,665
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TUITION ASSISTANCE N u mb e r o f S t u d e n t s FY 2 023 SFHS Need-Based Financial Aid Empower Illinois Scholarships SFHS Named Scholarships Kazma Family Scholarships Catholic Education Foundation Grants Alumni Association Scholarships
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WAYS TO GIVE to St. Francis High School When you make a gift to St. Francis High School, you have several options. Direct Gifts
A monetary gift in the form of cash, check, or credit card is the easiest and most common way to support the school. Consider using the envelope enclosed with this report or make your gift by visiting our secure website at sfhscollegprep.org/donate.
Matching Gifts
A matching gift by your employer extends your generosity at no additional expense to you. Simply contact your HR Department and inquire about your company's matching gift donations policy. Follow the procedure they recommend and designate St. Francis High School as your gift recipient.
Stock Gifts
To notify us of your gift of securities, please contact Ron Darin, Director of Finance & Operations (rdarin@sfhscollegeprep.org or 630-668-5800 x1138), with your name, address, and phone number, also including the name of the security to be given, the number of shares, and the date you intend to make the gift.
Planned Gifts
There are a variety of ways to include St. Francis High School in your future plans by making the school the beneficiary of your gift. Here are some planned gift options to consider: • • • •
Life Insurance: Designate St. Francis High School as the owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy. Gifts from Retirement Plans: You may consider using retirement-plan benefits to make a gift. Because of the estate and income-tax treatment of retirement-plan benefits, the cost of your gift to your estate and heirs is often relatively small. Bequests: A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. Leaving a bequest qualifies for the estate tax charitable deduction and may place your estate in a lower tax bracket. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways to make a planned gift. Donor Advised Funds: Simple to open, DAFs provide a charitable tax deduction whenever money goes into the account, and make it easy to grant money to SFHS whenever you are ready to do so.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Your gift may be made in memory or in honor of someone. To obtain a memorial Mass card, contact the Office of Advancement at 630-668-5800 x 1129.
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ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 St. Francis Society
The St. Francis Society is comprised of lead benefactors to the St. Francis Fund who, through their generosity, demonstrate a commitment to the vision and mission of St. Francis High School. Membership in the society is open to all individuals, companies, and foundations that make an annual gift of $1,500 or more to the St. Francis Fund. Members enjoy complimentary tickets to home athletic events, theater productions, and a private reception in recognition of their leadership generosity.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY, LIFETIME
Over $100,000 lifetime giving These benefactors have made lifetime gifts of $100,000 or more to St. Francis High School. We are extremely grateful for the support and loyalty of these generous individuals. (This list does not include outstanding pledges.) Anonymous (5) The Abernathy Family Tom & Maggie Boler Memory of Harold & Martha Bollweg John ‘77 & Cindy Buchholz Joe ‘84 & Tracy Buchholz Rob Buchholz ‘79 Bill ‘70 & Geri Buchholz Buck Services, Inc.- Bill ‘70, John ‘77, Rob ‘79, Joe ‘84 Joe & Jeanette Castaldo Doug & Margey Colbeth Brian & Christine Collie Daniel & Ellen Coman David & Theresa Dieter Diocese of Joliet The Dufresne Family Elliott Family Foundation Corey & Maha Engesser Flood Brothers Disposal Co. Brett & Susan Jania ‘04 Foley Edward & Karen French Jason ‘89 & Lynn Gilroy Jim & Diane Green Linda & Gerry Griffith Gerard & Stacey Haggerty The Theresa Hannon Family David ‘00 & Alli Hayes Mark & Darlene Hoppe AJ & Laura Jania The Jensen Family Kazma Family Foundation Philip J. & Maribeth Treis ‘77 Kerr Scott & Mary Beth Kilrea Estate of William Klock ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Kolinski Ron Kuhn ‘65 Theresa Franklin ‘67 Kuhn Todd & Nicole Lacy Dan & Julie Loughman The Loughman Family Foundation John & Kim McGaw Metzler Family
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Estate of Michael Roche ‘65
ST. FRANCIS BENEFATORS Over $100,000
David & Theresa Dieter Dan & Julie Loughman* The Loughman Family Foundation
ST. FRANCIS CIRCLE $50,999-$99,999
Micole Foundation Kathi & Max Miller Frank & Jackie Murnane Richard & Margaret Notebaert Paul & Debra Novack Beth & Kevin Olson Patricia Wiedner ‘65 Purcell Patrick & Rochelle Riccobene Russ & Mary Roschman Pat & Jeane Rosmonowski Chester & Stella Sawko Mark J. Sawko ‘75 Chester & Stella Sawko Carl & Claudia Roche ‘75 Segneri Jim & Laura Shannon The Shaw Family Susan & Kevin Spahn St. Francis Fathers Club The Elliott Family Foundation in memory of Heather Rae Staudacher* Jim & Mary Beth Stanicek ‘72 Theiss Tim ‘78 & Jennifer Theriault Barb & Al VanEekeren Greg ‘67 & Mary Ellen Webb John & Molly Webb Charles Wolande
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY, LEGACY CLUB
St. Francis High School is named benefactor in estate plan Recognizing the generosity and foresight of our planned giving donors who have named St. Francis High School in their estate plans. Jared Buchholz
Joe ‘84 & Tracy Buchholz Doug & Margey Colbeth Patricia Hampton ‘66 Connor Estate of Robert E. Farrell ‘65 Linda Griffith Lorraine & Billy Klemz Estate of William Klock ‘62 Henry Kohley Estate David & Maureen Kopp Estate of Harry W. Kuhn Meg & Bill Lindenberger Roy G. Mersch Estate Frank M. Pecora Carl & Susan Pellettieri Patti & Greg Purnell
Joe & Jeanette Castaldo The Elliott Family Foundation in memory of Heather Rae Staudacher*
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY, SAINT CLARE CIRCLE $25,000-$49,999
John & Kim McGaw Frank & Jackie Murnane Patricia Wiedner ‘65 Purcell St. Francis Fathers Club
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY, PRESIDENT'S CLUB $10,000-$24,999
The Abernathy Family Cassidy Tire & The Ahern Family Kristen Ahern ‘92 Karen Coley Jerome & Carol Crowley The Dufresne Family Corey & Maha Engesser Dan & Aleesha Fischer Michael & Wendy Flaherty Brian Flood Brett & Susan Jania ‘04 Foley John Galasso & Carrie Zimmer Jason ‘89 & Lynn Gilroy Jamie ‘89 & Lena Green The Grivetti Family Gerard & Stacey Haggerty The Theresa Hannon Family Tony & Carla Hernandez Andrew & Natalie Hill Jessica & Mike India* AJ & Laura Jania David & Jennifer Jones Philip J. & Maribeth Treis ‘77 Kerr Tom & Amy Kiesler Brandon & Heather Lewis Kathi & Max Miller Beth & Kevin Olson Joe Pantano* Pat & Jeane Rosmonowski Mark J. Sawko ‘75 G.O.L.F. Greater Organization for the Less Fortunate* John & Tracey Keane ‘88 Schweiner Kevin & Jennifer Shields Paul & Diane Spanier St. Francis Outta Uniform Program Philip & Kelly Tangorra Mike ‘75 & Judi Carroll ‘75 Theriault * First Gift
Barb & Al VanEekeren Lois Voss Thomas & Laurie Ward Greg ‘67 & Mary Ellen Webb Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Corp. Brian ‘90 & Beth Erazmus ‘89 Wiborg
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY, LEADERSHIP CLUB $5,000-$9,999
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ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 Honor Roll John & Margy Mueller Brian & Gretchen Muller Mitchell & Nancy Murlick Paul & Kathleen Murray Brian & Lise Nauman Tim & Mary Holbrook ‘75 Neuman John ‘68 & Marsha Nihill Christopher & Jeanne Pautlitz ‘92 Obrochta Anthony & Dinah Pagliuco Alan Panozzo ‘97 Nick Patti ‘91 Tony Perez* Todd & Wendy Powell Dick & Dee Pugliese Jeremy & Diane Quattrochi Kristen Ras J.P. Rausch ‘97* Robert & Nancy Reppe* Jason & Kathryn Richardson John & Stacey Riggs Rev. Gerald Riva Jeffrey & Anne Roberts William ‘83 & Diane Early ‘83 Roskuszka Robert & Kathryn Rossi* Paul & Tamara Rozylowicz Larry & Sheryl Rutkowski Bob & Mary Kay Ryan James L. Ryan ‘99 Jeremy & Mary Rybicki* Joe Sanders ‘68 Lindsey Schmitt ‘08* Jeffrey & Laura Schmitz Jeff Senall & Beth Wolf-Senall The Shearer Family Evan ‘07 & Hannah Shor Barb & Kenn Skora Ryan Smolek*
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Anonymous (13) Dino & Carrie Abbott* Brian & Tamara Agnew* Edward & Ann Agnew* Tom ‘66 & Pat Ahern James & Susan Ahlborn All Saints Catholic Academy Richard ‘63 & Donna Andrews Patricia Deady ‘60 Arends Mark ‘05 & Samantha Barth ‘07 Beck Tom & Deborah Werton ‘78 Beil Mr. & Mrs. J. Patrick Benton Tom & Sandra Beris Delaina & Thomas Blake Tim Blake ‘02* Jason Blatter & Meg Chrisman ‘07 Mark & Leslie Bledsoe
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Tony ‘98 & Shannon Melka ‘98 Grigonis Tom Grotts* Donald & Dolly Grupalo* Peter & Maria Reda ‘88 Gulli Tom Haas ‘68 Richard ‘61 & Camille Haase Josh ‘94 & Lisa Hall Mark ‘70 & Pamela Hamilton William & Patricia McHugh ‘64 Hard Susan McLaughlin ‘89 Harden Rita Harris* Sue Harsa Daniel ‘67 & Margaret Harty Bruce & Mary Claire Havel Tom & Marge Smyth ‘65 Healy David & Stacy Heise Thomas & Patricia Henneberry Chris & Dianna Henning* Jake & Andrea Hoerner* Douglas & Bernie Commare ‘67 Hoff Jack Hogan* Rick & Tia Holinger Keith & Michelle Holman Patrick T. Holman ‘12 Jeff & Bethany Tyburk ‘87 Huber Greg ‘67 & Mary Huebner Christine Brodt ‘70 Hultquist Don Hultquist ‘05 Chris Hyland ‘88 Pam & Kevin Illia Nancy Isaac Hayley Jefferson* Jeff & Jennifer Jendryk Michael & Cynthia Johnson Kate Vonderhaar ‘06 Johnson Rebecca Johnson ‘82 Chris & Carole Jones Jon Paul Jonkheer ‘93 Marcia Kadow Christopher & Kathleen Karch David & Abeer Kari* Derek & Anne Kasprzak Wence & Kari Kedzior Bruce & Mary Kelsay Jeffrey & Lisa Keough Charles Keslin* Joseph Kimmerling Eric Kirkman* Wayne & Michele Klein Kevin & Claire Kloss* Mark & Binda Knutsen* Joseph J. Koch ‘64 David & Maureen Kopp Quin & Catharine Faley ‘93 Koprowski Marilyn Ross ‘67 Kosik Jerry & Kelli Kosmetatos Jay ‘84 & Tracey Morris ‘84 Kozak Timothy & Karen Lankisch Doug & Debra Bennett ‘72 Lellbach * First Gift
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Gregory & Loralee Pearson William & Laura Pizzo Susan Popow* Jacob Pounders ‘18* Mike ‘79 & Joann Power Alyce Poziombka Mary Pratscher ‘93 Lester ‘64 & Jacki Prisk Paul & Robin Pyrcik Peter Quirk ‘13 Tony ‘94 & Jennifer Raia Keith & Mary Ranahan ‘79 Jeff & Kerie Reckards Salvatore & Barbara Reda Patrick Reinke ‘09 & Melissa Power ‘09 Reinke Ralph & Jane Remus David Rice* Ricondo Family Tom Ringsrud & Leslie Gall James & Eileen Morris ‘74 Ritt* Esteban Rodriguez Scott & Michelle Rofstad* Todd & Sue Rosenthal Wendy Rossett* Ailene & Michael Rotger* Steve & Linda Rourke Rose & Mike Rueth David ‘01 & Katie Anderson ‘01 Ryan Christopher & Katherine Kerr ‘02 Sabino* Kate Rodriguez ‘06 Sagat Mark Saran* Mary Scheive Fred ‘71 & Mary Schlick Thomas & Sharon O’Rourke ‘69 Schnurstein Mike & Susan Schroeder Jenna Sgarlata ‘15 Bharat & Lourdes Shah Michael & Karen Shales Lisa & Bill Shields Kenneth & Mary Blaney ‘61 Sichz Joe ‘66 & Evie Sinibaldi James Sinnott ‘90 Austin Skirvin ‘20 Andy & Valerie Skoubis* James & Linda Smedinghoff John ‘87 & Tina Lally ‘87 Snyder* St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church St. Raphael School Kimberly Staten Tom Stefanik ‘67 Timothy Stockdale ‘64 Mary Ston Todd & Cherie Stone Eric Stout ‘11* Mike & Julie Surinra* Benjamin Tai* Saverio & Rose Tenuta Fall 2023 | 21
ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 Honor Roll Randy & Sarah Thomas* Matt ‘95 & Eileen Tibble* George Valdez* John VandeVelde ‘67 Paz & Maria Velazquez* Madison Wall & John Dwyer John Ward* Alexander Waszok ‘07 Ralph & Sara Watt* Jason & Beth Webster* Francis & Agnes Wenig* Dr. Dina Provenzano ‘88 Wexler Christopher & Jennifer Whelton John ‘67 & Cindy Whitaker Terry ‘61 & Kimberly Wietzorek Gary Wilkes* Jim & Amy Winslow Suzanne Wlodek Douglas & Jill Wordekemper Philip ‘71 & Jane Work Mike & Kimberly Wright Anthony ‘94 & Sheila Zagotta Corey & Erin Frere ‘96 Zarse* Mike ‘71 & Ginna Zierk
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Thora Cahill* Josh Cantone* Robert & Jean Chanson* Philip Chapleau* John & Kristin Chapski Larry & Margaret Charnoski* Joe Cibulka ‘20 Mary Cibulka Greg Clark ‘72 The Honorable Anthony V. Coco & Mrs. Phyllis Coco Donato & Nicole Console Patricia Cosgrove ‘71 Santo & Anita Costabile* Michael Costas* William Costello* Patricia Coughlan Timothy & Nora Quirk ‘09 Courtney Jonathan & Lesley Cox Ken & Julie Hardy ‘68 Cramer Gary & Betsy Carroll ‘71 Crist Michael Crowley ‘69 William & Kimberly Cunnea* Joyce DiLullo ‘64 Curran Patricia Dahle Michael ‘67 & Kimberly Dahlen Karla Dannheim John & Elaine Daschler Chuck ‘86 & Mary Armbrust ‘86 DeMars Robert Denney* Patricia C. Diedrich ‘64 Scott & Kate Kolasinski ‘95 Doane Mike Doherty* Daniel W. Donati ‘13* Nicholas ‘12 & Kathleen Donati Nancy Donovan* Daniel Dores ‘83 Stephen ‘81 & Kathleen Dowd Patrick ‘01 & Amy Doyle Robert E. Drzymala ‘68 Jay Dujua* Steven W. DuLaney ‘04 Gerry Chalifoux ‘63 Dulkoski Andrew ‘89 & Anna DeMondo ‘92 Dunne Patrick ‘64 & Mary Durow Chris ‘68 & Anne Ellis Dr. Kathryn Rist Ely ‘62 Dirk & Trudy Boyle ‘87 Enger Matt Evans* Chris Ewert* Nick Federhofer ‘94 Collin Framburg ‘11 Framburg Family Joseph & Andrea Freeman Jennifer Garitty ‘21* Sean ‘83 & Laurie Devilbiss ‘85 Giblin Julie Gilbert ‘72 Matthew Gilmartin* William Gilroy ‘22*
Maribeth & Fabio Giovenco* Brian & Alicia Gjerde William & Susan Trainer ‘67 Gommel Samuel Graunke ‘11* Bill ‘64 & Patty Grewe Elizabeth Grivetti ‘20 Marianne Rodeffer ‘72 Gurath The Gustafson Family* Art & Sandy Hack* Scott Haines* Joseph & Anna Marie Salvo ‘66 Hajek Bridget Hannon ‘09 Robert J. Harazin ‘01 Dan & Michelle Hardwick Dan Heise* Jimmy Hill* Mike & Fran Holbrook* Fr. John Honiotes Jay Hoots* Gregory & Dr. Andrea Howard Jim & Cathy Howe Bradley ‘64 & Marty Hubinek Oyunjargal & Battsengel Jadamba* Anita Jewa* Kevin Jones* Jeff Jozwiak Jerry & Myra Jung* David ‘12 & Angie Kaminky* Maria & Michael Kazlauskas Bill Kellens ‘83 Jeff Kerruish* Rob Key* Christine Kirby Charles Kitching ‘65 Dylan Koehler* Chris & John Konchel Dennis ‘62 & Janet Kotek Nick & Cathy Kourafas Melissa Kozlowski Deborah Kruse* Pat ‘62 & Sharyn Kuhn Kyle & Nicole Kustermann* Ronald & Eva Perotti ‘64 Laatz Cele Stefanski ‘61 La’Chance Terrence Lagerlund ‘68 Steve & Patricia Lakner* Michael & Carole Larmon* Jamie & Eric Lavigueur* Lewis & Sandra Lawson Brooke Leathers* Michele & Patrick LeBeau Dan Lenert ‘89 & Jennifer Frere ‘89 Lenert Matthew & Jeannie Lifka Timothy Lilly ‘16* Robert & Elizabeth McCaslin ‘70 Lindahl Adam & Nina Lindley Brent Livingston ‘99* Brendan Loftus* * First Gift
Vince Loizzo ‘05 Michael Lorenz Kurt Lorenzen ‘99* Tim Lucas* Michael & Shelby Lyzun Marcela Macias* Anthony Magnier ‘81 Eknhjin Magsarjav* Matthew S. Malak ‘08 Steve & Jane Malak John & Sheila Murray ‘81 Malone Brett Maloney ‘05* Todd & Peggy Cosgrove ‘69 Mangun Nicholas & Daniela Marchese Brendan K. Marren ‘13* Tim & Erin Martens* Taras & Christina Masnyk Daniel J. Matusiak ‘13* Katie McCarthy ‘17 Mitchell B. McShane ‘12* Keith & Sheri Meadows-Reed Christopher & Anne Hull ‘07 Micks* Mary Mielnicki* Richard ‘81 & Dawn Marie Miller Brian Miltner ‘69 Scott ‘89 & Karen Minauskas Zaw & Margaret Minn Donna Momot* Teresa Momot* Dennis & Beatrice Neurauter ‘65 Morneau Harry & Nancy Moser Michael & Laurie Mueller David & Julianne Muisenga Thomas & Bernadine Spejcher ‘63 Nawara Lane & Ruth Bell ‘61 Newquist Bethany Nichols ‘09 Billy Nichols ‘07 Tisha Nihill* Chris & Carolyn Northrop* Matthew ‘96 & Lindsay Schaefer ‘96 Norwood Dan Oberg* Patrick & Laurie O’Brien* David & Jean O’Connell John O’Connell ‘16 Kevin O’Connell ‘20 Michael O’Connell* Michael O’Connell ‘09 Patrick L. O’Connell ‘13 James & Kathleen Okkema* T.J. ‘03 & Ashley Olsen Alan & Denise Fortman ‘72 Osier Vincent Panzeca* Mark & Bernadette Payne John D. Petrando ‘13* Kimberly Philiotis ‘15* Kristen Philiotis ‘17 Doug & Margo Pinns * First Gift
Jason T. Pisarski ‘13* Renee Pollino* AJ Portelli* Al ‘67 & Patricia Prosek James Quinn Brian ‘12 & Chantal Quirk Sarah Quirk ‘07 Joan & Guy Ranstead Michael Rasek ‘65 Bob Raymond ‘69 Kevin ‘92 & Amy Read Phil Reges ‘04* Conor Reinke ‘16 Tim & Vladka Reist Ferdinand & Carolina Reyes Mark & Jodi Riccardi Paul & Amy Rigert Trudy & Kevin Rigney* Mario & Mary Trainor ‘66 Rizzo Mary Roemer* Steve Romanelli* Michael ‘06 & Caitlin O’Connell ‘06 Rome Greg Roskuszka ‘82* Jessica Roulo Lisa Roulo* Angelika Rupp & David Shack Joan Russo* Daniel ‘94 & Christine Ryba Steven & Shannon Ryson Elyse Salpekar Eduardo & Lisa Sanchez Tim & Liz Sattler Will & Katie Kilrea ‘07 Schau Robin & David Schroeder John & Tracy Schuller James Schwark ‘05* Thomas & Liz Eldridge ‘07 Serruto Dennis & Kris Shannon Joseph & Michelle Shannon Mike & Ann Shannon Pete Shier* Deborah Simon* Mark & Jennifer Sitar* Jackie Skryd ‘79 Craig & Michel Smith Mike Smith* Bradley & Jeniffer Smutzer Daniel Smyth ‘92* Don & Dawna Solloway*
St. Francis Girls’ Volleyball Team C.J. Doerr ‘66 Steeno Jennifer Malec ‘89 & Chuck Stella Jenny & Kurt Stiefel Ralph & Maureen Knorring ‘67 Stover William Stroner D.D.S. Timothy Stroup & Mary Rice ‘75 Edward & Amy Stumpf Rev. John Sullivan Bill Szechinski* Christopher & Melissa Tenebehn* Ronald & Rosemary Teska* Tammy & Mike Theofilatos Dan & Michele Tuskey Brandon & Erin Kopec ‘00 Tuttle Tim ‘66 & Gerry Urban Meg Vonderhaar ‘11 Bob Wagner* Mary Reilly ‘66 Wagonseller Michael & Kristen Frere ‘92 Wainscott* Maureen Walsh ‘84 Bill ‘62 & Vicki Walsh Tom & Susan Gulyban ‘70 Walter Joe & Jennifer Wardynski Shuilan Wen Charley & Karen Williams Tom & Ev Williams* Maxine Wilverding Dan Wons* David ‘68 & June Work Bob & Marty Wrocinski Suzanne Young Matthew & Gabrielle Zaura Mary Ellen Zbierski* Michael & Karen Zera
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ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 Honor Roll ALUMNI GIVING BY YEAR
Patricia Haslem May Mary Alice Wightman McKane Jerome Mittman Ann Muchow Mysliwiec Fitzmaurice Leonard Paolucci Bill Walsh
1961
Anonymous Fred Eber Noreen Trainer Eber Richard Haase Kathy Stenquist Hartwig Daniel Kuhn Cele Stefanski La’Chance Suzanne O’Connell McKinney Ruth Bell Newquist Donald Newsham Kathleen Ostler Quinn Ray Reid Rosemarie Komen Reid Mary Blaney Sichz Terry Wietzorek
1962
Bobbi Bergeron Aschauer Maureen Carroll Boyle George Burnett Michael Dooley Kathryn Rist Ely Jim Fiandaca Joseph Gomolski Dennis Kotek Pat Kuhn
1963
Anonymous Richard Andrews Eugene Barry Gerry Chalifoux Dulkoski Bob Hoppenstedt Ron Kammes Bernadine Spejcher Nawara Maureen Quinn Olsen Tom Olsen Margaret Patterson Nancy Wightman
1964
George Binder Robert Cargo Joyce DiLullo Curran Thomas Davel Patricia Diedrich Patrick Durow Bill Grewe Patricia McHugh Hard Ted Hobein Bradley Hubinek Joseph J. Koch Eva Perotti Laatz
Daniel Lutzenkirchen Mary Ann Ostrenga McGrath Rick Noren Lester Prisk Timothy Stockdale
1965
William Cashin Christine Huebner Dockery Marge Smyth Healy Kathleen Wethern Hobein Sharon Vogt Kammes Charles Kitching Beatrice Neurauter Morneau Maureen Ranahan O’Donnell Patricia Wiedner Purcell Michael Rasek Greg Shilakis Justin C. Torres
1966
Tom Ahern Joan Tonne Brzezinski* Carole Wiedner Clarke* Marilyn Stanton Fisher Laurie Noren Gustafson* Anna Marie Salvo Hajek Frank Hudetz Kathleen Dunk LaHood* Kristine Brzezinski Leston Patrick Leston Francine Palma Long* Helen Hajost Lutzenkirchen Mary Alice Trainor Rizzo Joe Sinibaldi C.J. Doerr Steeno Tim Urban Mary Reilly Wagonseller
1967
Anonymous Dan Chrisman Michael Dahlen Susan Trainer Gommel Daniel Harty Bernie Commare Hoff Greg Huebner Marilyn Ross Kosik Theresa Franklin Kuhn Mary Lu Linnane Mel Locke William McHale Christopher Nemeth Al Prosek Tom Stefanik Maureen Knorring Stover John VandeVelde Greg Webb 24 | Focus Magazine & Annual Report
* First Gift
Jim Welbourn John Whitaker
1968
Anonymous JoAnn Ahern Julie Hardy Cramer Van Dillenkoffer Robert Drzymala Chris Ellis Tom Haas Andy Kammes Gary Kammes Terrence Lagerlund John Nihill Christine Roche Joe Sanders Michael Welch David Work
1969
John Clerken Michael Crowley Michael Fitzgerald Peggy Cosgrove Mangun Carol Bythell Meyer Brian Miltner Martin Nihill Bob Raymond Sharon O’Rourke Schnurstein Carol Lee Virtue Patrick Virtue Nancy Wolfe
1970
Anonymous Marianne Brower Blair Bill Buchholz Gloria Stillwell Dillenkoffer Mary Nihill Fitzgerald Mark Hamilton Christine Brodt Hultquist Elizabeth McCaslin Lindahl Jim Nelson Mike Schmidt Susan Gulyban Walter
1971
Mary Riker Bango Patricia Cosgrove Betsy Carroll Crist Edward Drafke Midge Miller Fred Schlick William F. White Philip Work Mike Zierk * First Gift
1972
Greg Clark Sean P. Conley Julie Gilbert Marianne Rodeffer Gurath Debra Bennett Lellbach Paul Murphy Kathy White Olson Denise Fortman Osier Mary Beth Stanicek Theiss
1973
Joseph Donovan Ann Murray Harazin Mary Donnelly White Dennis Beck Jan Armbrust Beck Jim Buchholz Rita Lowery Gitchell Rick Herwaldt Eileen Morris Ritt*
1975
Pete Kinsella Mary Holbrook Neuman Mark J. Sawko Mary Rice Judi Carroll Theriault Mike Theriault
1977
Joseph Beck Ken Bruggeman John Buchholz Maribeth Treis Kerr Mike Lynch Trish Cullerton Lynch Paul Sawko
1978
Anonymous (2) Steven Armbrust Deborah Werton Beil Sheila Enzweiler Carr
1979
Msgr. Michael Bliss Rob Buchholz Brian Ebalo Mike Power Mary Ranahan Jackie Skryd
1980
Cathleen Cotey Alcantara Julie Devilbiss Brenhofer Lynn Mirabella Philiotis
1981
Val Serwach Bruggeman Stephen Dowd Robert Hilb Anthony Magnier Sheila Murray Malone Richard Miller Lisa Mirabella Orwig Alma Cortez Pacheco* Jeff Travis
1982
Anonymous Thomas Ciombor Rebecca Johnson Jeff Kohley Julie Sawko Read Greg Roskuszka* Rasa Zigaitis Wise
1983
Anthony DiSerio* Daniel Dores Sean Giblin Bill Kellens Duane McGreevy Diane Early Roskuszka William Roskuszka
1984
Amy Bollweg Brinkman* Joe Buchholz Jennifer Jeransky Ciombor Shannon Pierce Denny Julie Keller Harper Jay Kozak Tracey Morris Kozak Maureen Walsh
1985
Laurie Devilbiss Giblin
1986
Chuck DeMars Mary Armbrust DeMars Scott Hazdra Tim Wallensack
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Laura Skyrd DiStazio Trudy Boyle Enger Kathryn Farley-Agee Jeff Gerdeman Bethany Tyburk Huber Brian Michalak Jennifer Rego John Snyder* Tina Lally Snyder*
1988
Anonymous Mike Armbrust Tammy Denemark Armbrust Chris Gilroy Maria Reda Gulli Chris Hyland Kevin Jungles Mike Sacksteder Tracy Keane Schweiner Michael Solano Bryan Wanshek Dina Provenzano Wexler
1989
Anonymous (2) Brian Carroll Joe Champagne Kathleen Champagne Andrew Dunne Jason Gilroy Jamie Green Susan McLaughlin Harden Stacey Kammes-Wanshek Dan Lenert Jennifer Frere Lenert Jennifer Malec Scott Minauskas D.J. Paoni Todd Shaw Beth Erazmus Wiborg
1990
Lisa Mazza Camey Andrew Davis Jen Dumpit Gina Perona Hortatsos Joanie Serio McMillen James Sinnott Mary Pat Keane Smith Brian Wiborg 26 | Focus Magazine & Annual Report
1991
Adam LaFrance Jay Olaszek Nick Patti
1992
Anonymous Kristen Ahern Dave Blondell Robert Cleveland Anna DeMondo Dunne Emily McNulty Garrity Kathleen Michel Kowalski Jeanne Pautlitz Obrochta Craig Rabe* Kevin Read Daniel Smyth* Kristen Frere Wainscott*
1993
Jon Paul Jonkheer Catherine Faley Koprowski Mary Pratscher
1994
Bryan Ahern Joe Falco Nick Federhofer Josh Hall Chris Murphy Holley Noonan Tony Raia Daniel Ryba Anthony Zagotta
1995
John Benton Mary Ellen Tibble Brennan Shawn Connors Kate Kolasinski Doane Josh Gambill* Séamus King Matt Tibble*
1997
Anonymous Becky Feltes Fischesser Topher Garcia Megan Kinsley Luff Alan Panozzo J.P. Rausch*
1998
Beth Rodriguez Di Mario Ken Dillenkoffer Tony Grigonis Shannon Melka Grigonis Tom Sarna Patrick Virtue
1999
Paul Bennett Sarah Benton Burke Scott Godish Brent Livingston* Kurt Lorenzen* Dan Peluse Mark Phillip James L. Ryan
2000
Adam Ferguson Amy Darin King Rory King Jennifer Kopec Erin Kopec Tuttle
2001
Patrick Doyle Robert J. Harazin David Ryan Katie Anderson Ryan
2002
Tim Blake* Meghann Melka Ferguson Tiffany Flores* Katherine Kerr Sabino*
1996
Matt Boucek Lindsay Norwood Matthew Norwood Erin Frere Zarse*
We regret any errors or omissions that may remain following our careful review and ask that you please let us know so that we may correct them in future publications.
* First Gift
2003
T.J. Olsen Robert Ross Cathy Theiss Virtue Daniel Virtue
2004
Steven DuLaney Susan Jania Foley Mackenzie Murnane Grodecki Phil Reges* John Webb Lindsay Gallagher Webb
2005
Mark Beck Colin Diamond Don Hultquist Vince Loizzo Brett Maloney* Edward Marciniak* James Schwark*
2006
Kate Vonderhaar Johnson Caitlin O’Connell Rome Michael Rome Kate Rodriguez Sagat
2007
Samantha Barth Beck Meg Chrisman Blatter Emily Webb Buhr Anne Hull Micks* Megan Lynch Nagel Billy Nichols Sarah Quirk Katie Kilrea Schau Liz Eldridge Serruto Evan Shor Alexander Waszok
2008
Jay Holinger Michelle Kocher Matthew S. Malak Lindsey Hamman Schmitt*
2009
Nora Quirk Courtney Jessica Armbrust Golan* Bridget Hannon Bethany Nichols Matt Novack Mike Novack Michael O’Connell David Palash Melissa Power Reinke Patrick Reinke
2010
Kelsey Robinson Cook Ian Miller* Genna Armbrust Palash
2011
Collin Framburg Samuel Graunke* Eric Stout* Meg Vonderhaar
2012
Blaine Carragher* Nicholas Donati Patrick T. Holman David Kaminky* Mitchell B. McShane* Brian Quirk Jake Tibble
2017
Katie McCarthy Betsy Pasker* Kristen Philiotis
2018
Henry Breyne Jacob Pounders*
2019
Peter Pacheco*
2020
Joe Cibulka Elizabeth Grivetti Ryan Lilly* Kevin O’Connell Austin Skirvin
2021
Maggie Breyne Jennifer Garitty*
2022
Lauren Bruce* William Gilroy*
2024
Samantha Cody*
2013
Riley Lippencott Broering Daniel W. Donati* Grant D. Framburg Brendan K. Marren* Daniel J. Matusiak* Jacob Miller* Patrick L. O’Connell John D. Petrando* Jason T. Pisarski* Peter Quirk
2015
Kimberly Philiotis* Jenna Sgarlata
2016
Patrick Bagnuolo* Timothy Lilly* John O’Connell Emily Prosch* Conor Reinke * First Gift
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ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 Honor Roll CORPORATE GIFTS
Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. AlphaGraphics Alt Law Offices LLC* Amazon Smile Armbrust Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Augustino’s Rock & Roll Deli Autobahn Country Club BAC Restoration Beck & Houlihan PC Bucaro Funeral Home Buck Services, Inc.- Bill ‘70, John ‘77, Rob ‘79, Joe ‘84 Buena Vista Club* Cantigny Park Cassidy Tire & The Ahern Family Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare & Relief Fund CEC Technologies Inc Cintas Compass Realty* Connelly Electric Connor & Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Coopers Corner Country Financial - Sean Quirk Diamond Envelope– The Jania & Foley Familes Donkey Brands* Equipsolutions LLC Fairhaven Wealth Management Family Vending LLC* Fisch Financial Fresh Vending, Inc Haggerty Auto Group Harrison Naples Family Fund Helm Group* HOTWORX Wheaton– Emily McNulty ‘92 Garrity Huntington Learning Center Ivy of Wheaton Jersey Mike’s Subs JRH Construction Corp Kammes Auto & Truck Repair Landex Research, Inc Lift Works, Inc M & M Sports Scene Inc.– Len Paolucci ‘62 Mako Mold Corp– Mike Armbrust ‘88 Mennon Rubber and Safety Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC 28 | Focus Magazine & Annual Report
MPH Restaurants* Next Yoga Northern Trust Company OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc & Row Foundation* Packey Webb Ford - The Webb Family Pagliuco Opalacz & Associates P.C. Pat Buschette - Jostens Peach Carr Designs* Pel Industries, Inc. Pepsico, Inc. Perkins & Will* Playon Sports Plymouth Title Guaranty Corp* PRP Wine International, Inc. R.C. Coil Spring Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Sawko Family Rodriguez Law Offices Roger’s Flooring–Bryan Wanshek ‘88 SBC Waste Solutions Schmidt Exteriors, Inc. SealMaster Signco* Small Smiles, LLC Sodexo America, Inc Squeegee Squad of Naperville–Evan ‘07 & Hannah Shor State Farm Agent - Blaine Carragher ‘12* The Home Depot* The Pride Stores–Mario Spina ‘94 The Read Insurance Agency Titan Plumbing & Drain Services, Inc Trine Construction Corporation Trinity H, LTD. U.S. Metals, Inc.–Jamie Green ‘89 United Delivery Service Versiti Wally’s Printing - Roskuszka Family Wheaton Bank & Trust Wheaton Oral Surgery & Implant Center World Recruiting Staffing, LLC*
IN-KIND CORPORATE DONORS
Alfie’s Inn Angeli’s Restaurant Anheuser-Busch Arthur Murray Dance Studios Bob Rogers Travel Cantigny Golf Chicago White Sox Community Relations Chicago Zoological Society Chick-Fil-A* Clara’s Pasta Classic Cinemas Constellation Brands Inc* Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants Country House Restaurant
Criterion Wealth Advisors Tom Castronovo Danada Veterinary Hospital Ditka’s* EOC Audio Inc* Fire + Wine Fox Bowl Gia Mia Glass Solutions, Inc. Golf Direct Now Graham’s Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream Hawthorne’s Backyard Hotel Baker Hubbard Street Dance* I Have A Bean* Inspirato* Just For Paws Kane County Cougars Baseball Klein Creek Golf Club Knights of Columbus Council #8002 Kohler Waters Spa Kramer Tree Specialists* Lake Geneva Cruise Line Major Sports Performance* McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
MATCHING GIFTS
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MATCHING GIFTS
Costco Delta Air Lines Foundation Gartner, Inc Genentech Goldman, Sachs & Co. Google Grainger, Matching Gifts Program Intel Foundation* JP Morgan Chase Foundation McDonald’s Corporation Morningstar* Northwestern Mutual Foundation NPV Gift Matching Program State Farm Companies Foundation Toyota Motor Sales* UnitedHealth Group Midwest Event Solutions, LLC* * First Gift
Moeller Music Events* My Chef Catering Naperville Music Oberweis Dairy Paintball Explosion Pal Joey’s Restaurant & Lounge John Hamel ‘82 Paramount Arts Centre Premier Development of IL, LLC* Providence Bank Raging Waves Waterpark Ravinia Rich Harvest* Roman Inc. Salon Neapolitan Seasons 52 Sporty’s Chicken & Beef St. Andrews Golf & Country Club Stacey De & Company School of Performing Arts Sturdy Shelter Brewing* Suzette’s Creperie The Morton Arboretum Tillie Bruss Landscapes Top Driver TW Group, Inc. Wheaton Meat Co., Inc. Wheaton Mulch Inc. Wheaton Park District Wheaton Religious Gift Shop & Church Supply Wheaton Yamaha Music School Wilson Sporting Goods Golf Division Woody Buick GMC Zanies Comedy Nite Club Zano Salon Inc. Zing Zang, LLC
* First Gift
FACULTY & STAFF
Anonymous (2) Kristina Abbott Sarah Anderson Victoria Beelow Delaina Blake Sada Boden Bob Bonvallet Elizabeth Brand Bridget Buckley Danielle Costello Patricia Dahle Karla Dannheim Ron Darin Kate Kolasinski ‘95 Doane Nichole Favero Kim Fermoyle Becky Feltes ‘97 Fischesser Jeff Gerdeman ‘87 Maribeth Giovenco* Missy Glock Deanna Grivetti Dan Hardwick Mike Harper Dan Holleman Raeann Huhn Maureen Isphording Jeff Jozwiak Marcia Kadow Maria Kazlauskas Philip J. Kerr Kevin Kloss* Peg Kopec Kathleen Michel ‘92 Kowalski
Jamie Lavigueur* Michele LeBeau Katie Lembas Brandon Lewis Adam Lindley Michael Lorenz Mike Lynch ‘77 Bob Mamminga Tim Martens* Mary McCarthy Bob McMillen Sheri Meadows-Reed Diane Mercadante Lori Moriarty* Scott Nelson Jillian O’Connor Jay Olaszek ‘91 Michael Page Laura Pizzo Mary Pratscher ‘93 James Quinn Kristen Ras Tim Reist Jessica Roulo Angelika Rupp Lyn Schmidt Robin Schroeder John Schuller Kate Schulte* Todd Shaw ‘89 Jenny Stiefel Lisa Ston Amy Stumpf Madison Wall Shuilan Wen Beth Erazmus ‘89 Wiborg
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ANNUAL GIVING to St. Francis High School 2022-2023 Memorials & Tributes
JAMES GUSTAFSON
RON BATTY
HOWARD DELANEY
St. Francis Girls’ Volleyball Team
Anonymous Tom ‘66 & Pat Ahern Joan Tonne ‘66 Brzezinski Kelly Buchnat Philip Chapleau Leticia Chessani Julann Ferguson Tom Grubbe Art & Sandy Hack Joseph & Anna Marie Salvo ‘66 Hajek Patrick ‘66 & Kristine Brzezinski ‘66 Leston James & Francine Palma ‘66 Long Mario & Mary Trainor ‘66 Rizzo Mike & Susan Schroeder Ronald & Rosemary Teska Mary Reilly ‘66 Wagonseller
ED BODDY
JOHN MAHER
TOM HOLLEMAN
BARBARA DIXON
PAUL IWANSKI
WILLIAM DIXON
JAMES LAMBKE
PATRICIA ANDERSON
PAUL CONLON
ANN MARIE BARKS
LUZ CRAMPHOUT
Joshua & Sarah Anderson
Joshua & Sarah Anderson Dave & Becky Feltes ‘97 Fischesser Raeann Huhn Peg Kopec
Raeann Huhn
Elizabeth Boddy Nancy Donovan Jeff ‘87 & Melissa Gerdeman Donald & Dolly Grupalo Kyle & Nicole Kustermann Steve & Patricia Lakner Michael & Carole Larmon Mark Saran Margaret & Justin Schwanke
MEGAN BOKEN ‘07 Paul & Lisa Boken Rose Ann Boken Michelle Kocher ‘08 Vince & Colleen Kocher
JEANNE CHALIFOUX ‘71 BUSTAMANTE Peter Bustamante
Kevin & Trudy Rigney
Karla Dannheim
RAY DARIN
Matthew & Melissa Ernst Raeann Huhn
Peg Kopec
Peg Kopec
Peg Kopec
MARY FELTES
Larry Feltes Dave & Becky Feltes ‘97 Fischesser
CHARLOTTE FERMOYLE Raeann Huhn
GARRETT FISHWICK ‘91 Adam LaFrance ‘91
PAUL CHRISTO
LANNY FRAWLEY
JAMES CIBULKA
LLOYD GUNTER
Raeann Huhn
Mary Cibulka
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Raeann Huhn
Raeann Huhn
Jim & Mary McCarthy
LOIS KOHL ‘67 LEYSER Douglas & Bernie Commare ‘67 Hoff
JOHN LOWERY ‘71
Rita Lowery ‘74 Gitchell on behalf of the Lowery Family
CLAUDETTE MAGNONI Raeann Huhn
Peg Kopec Raeann Huhn Raeann Huhn
* First Gift
DENNIS MORRIS ‘69 Marie Cahill Thora Cahill Denise Green Michael Nugent James & Kathleen Okkema James & Eileen Morris ‘74 Ritt
MARION MURRAY
Brian & Tamara Agnew Edward & Ann Agnew Buena Vista Club Wayne & Sheila Enzweiler ‘78 Carr Robert & Jean Chanson Larry & Margaret Charnoski Gary & Betsy Carroll ‘71 Crist William & Kimberly Cunnea Bob & Ann Murray ‘73 Harazin Rita Harris Oyunjargal & Battsengel Jadamba Philip J. & Maribeth Treis ‘77 Kerr Denise Krauklis Eknhjin Magsarjav Erin McCann Tisha Nihill Patrick & Laurie O’Brien OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc & Row Foundation Mary Scheive William Stroner D.D.S. Bob & Marty Wrocinski
WILLIAM MURRAY Denise Krauklis
MARY NAPOLI
FAY RIESER Anonymous
HEATHER STAUDACHER
JUDITH WETTERMAN
St. Francis Girls’ Volleyball Team Lyn Schmidt
Elliott Family Foundation & Staudacher Family
JOHN WHITE ‘69
MARCIA STUDZINSKI
JEFFREY WHITEBREAD ‘98
PEGGY SZCZEPANIAK
RICHARD ZAGOTTA
Raeann Huhn
Joseph Szczepaniak
Dave & Kathy White ‘72 Olson
Gary & Bridgette Whitebread
Raeann Huhn Peg Kopec
WINNIE TAGLER Raeann Huhn
PENNY WALLACE
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St. Francis High School
ALUMNI MEMORIAL MASS
GALE NEHRING
Saturday, Each year, we remember and celebrate November 5, 2022 the lives of our deceased alumni during a Memorial Mass held in early November. We continued this cherished tradition by 4:30 p.m. celebrating the 2021 at Alumni Memorial Mass on November 12, 2023, in the Slant Dome at St. Francis High School.
JUDITH PARIS
Memorial Mass Cards are available throughout the year and all donations made in memory of a loved one benefit the students. Names are written in the Book of Intentions and remembered in the prayers of the St. Francis High School community during our monthly liturgies.
Steve & Lisa Ston
Peg Kopec
Chris & John Konchel
* First Gift
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Ensuring Our Future
RAFFLE
1ST PLACE: $7,500 cash or 2024-25 semester tuition credit 2ND PLACE: $2,000 3RD PLACE: $500
Please join us for our Annual Auction on
March 2, 2024 Spyglass Athletic Center at St. Francis High School
SFHSCOLLEGEPREP.ORG/RAFFLE