Letter from the Chairman

Dear Parents, Alumni and Benefactors,

As St. Louis University High School enters a new school year, we are reminded of all there is to celebrate because of this institution: More than 200 years of talented students and dedicated alumni; an unparalleled history of faith formation; caring and selfless parents and volunteers; and a team of faculty, staff, Jesuits and coaches that is second to none. I join Alan Carruthers in thanking you for your continued support and contributions to the success of our school.

This school year we are prayerfully anticipating the milestone of reaching the goal of raising $70 million for our Go Forth campaign. Over the last five years, we have been blessed with thousands of benefactors who have contributed to the scholarship-focused Endowment Fund, enhanced student offerings including college and student counseling, new science labs and many campus improvements. We are getting close to completing the funding for a renovated Chapel and Campus Ministry Center, and other important projects. With God’s grace we will be able to announce the completion of this historic campaign in the near term.

One of the most generous private schools in the Midwest, SLUH provided financial aid to 43 percent of students totaling $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020-21. As the pandemic and soft job environment have lingered, “One of the most generous private schools in the Midwest, SLUH provided financial aid to 43 percent of students totaling $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020-21. As the pandemic and soft job environment have lingered, the number of those in need continues to increase.”

– JOSEPH F. JEDLICKA III '80

the number of those in need continues to increase. We remain committed to helping young men succeed at SLUH regardless of their families’ economic or social circumstances.

On behalf of your Board of Trustees, we wish you and your loved ones good health. We deeply appreciate your commitment and generosity to our students and mission.

Thank you for all you do for SLUH!

Sincerely,

Joseph F. Jedlicka III ‘80

Chairman, Board of Trustees

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the President 2 Letter from the Chairman 3 2020-21 Highlights 4 Presidential Scholarship Program 7 Paving the Pathway Beyond the Pandemic 8 Strategic Vision Nears Fulfillment 9 Cashbah: A Spectacular Success 10 Transformative President: Fr. Paul Sheridan SJ 11 Class of 2021 12 Donor Highlights 14 Nominate an Alumnus 19 Board of Trustees 20 Financials 21 Cumulative Giving Societies 22 Annual Giving Societies 26 Anna F. & George H. Backer Heritage Society 32 Endowed Scholarships 34 Backer's Backers 38 Alumni Giving 39 Mothers Club/ Fathers Club 56 Class Parents 57 Individual Donors 62 Corporate Donors 65 Alumni Board 66 Advisory Committees 67 Advancement Staff 68