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Letter from the Board of Directors, Chair

LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIRGreetings

Greetings Friends of St. Francis High School,

We have all experienced the special community of our school — "the St. Francis Way" − that welcomes you, draws you in, builds you up, gives you reason to hope, and sends you out to share your talents and gifts with the world. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank each of you — alumni, parent, grandparent, or friend — who make a St. Francis High School education possible. Your generosity truly enables our school to continue shaping hearts and minds, preparing tomorrow’s servant leaders for a world desperately in need of God’s love.

We are particularly proud of our teachers, staff, and school leadership who courageously and selflessly give of themselves to our students during these uncertain times. Despite the significant challenges the pandemic presented, St. Francis High School emerged leading the way to navigate, educate, and graduate talented, resilient, caring students who are ready to take on the next challenge. Their dedication, creativity, and passion serve as a reminder to all of us why we purposefully choose to support this wonderful school.

Last spring the Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan that sets forth a 10-year vision and strategic initiatives to further strengthen and solidify our place among the best Catholic college-preparatory high schools in Chicagoland and Illinois. We look forward to sharing with you that vision and our initial progress in the coming months.

During this time of heightened uncertainty, may you take both comfort and pride knowing that it is your ongoing support that ensures the operational vitality of our school. With humble hearts, we ask you to consider how you might continue to pay it forward this year through a gift to the annual fund, sponsoring a scholarship, or including St. Francis High School in your estate plan.

With deep gratitude for all you do, and in the spirit of Saint Francis our patron, we thank you.

Michael T. Carbery, CFA St. Francis High School Board of Directors, Chair

Mike Carbery, Chair Debbie Novack, Vice Chair Dr. Betsy Ackerson, President Tom Boler Jim Bollweg ‘70 Bob Churney

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2020-2021)

Colin Diamond ‘05 Susan Jania ‘04 Foley Amy Holsinger Ed Jensen John McGaw Paul Mifsud Fr. Jim Murphy Mike O’Connell Alex Rechenmacher Mike Radel Charlie Rego Amy Cleveland ’89 Verbeke John Zediker

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