2013 2014
ANNUAL REPORT
AT THE CORE OF EDUCATION
MISSION The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, The Frances Xavier Warde School provides need-based scholarships to 30 percent of its students. The Frances Xavier Warde School partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all its students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The Frances Xavier Warde School uses a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.
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To instruct is an easy matter, but to educate requires ingenuity, energy and perseverance without end. –M Frances Warde
LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL & BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR It is with a spirit of gratitude and pride that we share with you this FY14 Annual Report. This publication is about the many people who care deeply about The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW). Its pages are filled with stories of committed and talented faculty and staff, students whose lives are enriched by unique classroom and extracurricular experiences, and the impact of support from our donors and benefactors. These are very exciting times for FXW, with our school reaching its milestone 25th year during the 2014-15 school year and more importantly a moment of great success. FXW is enjoying capacity enrollment, students are educated by passionate faculty and staff, and we are led by an Administration and Board of Directors committed to preserving our core values and traditions as we embark into the future. We are deeply grateful to all of our loyal supporters who shared our journey last year, parents of current students, and our many donors and volunteers whose gifts, large and small, have made all the difference in helping us achieve so much in FY14. Thank you again for the many ways you have supported us in the past and for your continued loyalty in the future. Sincerely,
Mary Reiling
Albert A. Boumenot
Head of School
Board Chair
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014 REVENUE Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................... $12,473,612 Scholarships and discounts .............................................................................................................. $(1,497,192) Scholarship contributions ......................................................................................................................... $942,202 Fundraising ............................................................................................................................................. $1,288,689 Interest and dividends .............................................................................................................................. $163,709 Unrealized gains on investments .............................................................................................................. $112,400 Miscellaneous revenue .............................................................................................................................. $133,140 Total Revenue ........................................................................................................................................ $13,616,560 EXPENSE Instructional & Extracurricular ................................................................................................................ $7,471,222
Administration ........................................................................................................................................ $2,385,201 Development ............................................................................................................................................. $560,139 Occupancy ............................................................................................................................................... $1,315,182 Depreciation and amortization ................................................................................................................ $490,656 Total Expenses: ..................................................................................................................................... $12,222,400 Change in Net Assets, Contributed to Reserves ................................................................................... $1,394,160 ............................................................................................................................................................... $13,616,560 This Statement of Activities was audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. For the second year in a row we are pleased to report a clean and unqualified audit.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW While we remained true to our mission of fostering intellectual, spiritual, social and moral development of our students, we also continued to evolve to meet the challenges of a changing world. We further integrated technology with our traditional pedagogy, we enhanced our curriculum to meet new Common Core State Standards and we continued to provide resources to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.
OUR CHILDREN AT THE CORE In the academic year 2013-2014, FXW began aligning
plans. The Common Core does, however, set very specific
itself with the Common Core State Standards Initiative,
expectations for what students should know at the end
and many wondered why. FXW students consistently
of each grade level.
perform in the top percentiles on standardized tests. We have some of the highest admission rates to the most selective high schools in the Chicagoland area. Our students go on to attend the top colleges and universities in the nation. Why, one might ask, would FXW consider changing their very effective formula for success?
“One of the key differences we have seen is in the timing of student-acquired knowledge,” says 5th grade social studies and science teacher, Liz Mason. “Before aligning with the Common Core, we would expect our fifth graders to be able to research and write a full page on a subject, pulling quotes from the primary sources
Before answering that question, it would be useful to
and organizing their thoughts into paragraphs. After the
explain what the Common Core is, and is not. Contrary
alignment, we expect them to be able to do this by the
to popular belief, the Common Core is not a curriculum
end of the fourth grade.” Because of this expectation,
or a set of lesson plans. It is a set of goals for what K-12
Maggie Madden, 5th grade reading teacher adds, “We
students should know in English, language arts and
can do so much more with them now. Challenging them
mathematics at the end of each grade level. Teachers
to do more earlier in their academic careers allow us to
remain very much in control of the curriculum and lesson
springboard off and dive even deeper.”
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In other ways, the Common Core was very much aligned
Laying a solid foundation has really helped to build
with what FXW has long sought to do. “The Common
student confidence. “Before, challenging problems would
Core promotes critical thinking and independent problem
cause about half the class to simply shut-down,” says
solving skills,” says Robert Jasenof, 5th grade English
Pugliese. “They wouldn’t even try to solve the problem,”
teacher. “FXW has long focused on these skills. The
she continues. “Now, they are comfortable taking risks
Common Core just refines how we teach those skills,”
and thinking through a problem,” she says.
says Jasenof.
The Common Core has resulted in a more thorough
The curriculum is more integrated across grade levels.
integration across disciplines. Because the Common
“Under the Common Core, it is very clear what students
Core requires extensive reading of non-fiction text, the
should be learning at each grade level. Before, the
curriculum of non-Common Core aligned classes such as
Illinois standards were not as detailed, not as clear. There
social studies and science had to be adapted to include
wasn’t the same flow, the same cohesion from year
more focus on reading non-fiction text. The result of
to year, often causing confusion between grade level
this cross-disciplinary curriculum has been very positive.
teaching teams.” says Ms. Madden. “Now there is a clear
Students are getting more practice of key skills, such
progression,” she adds.
as close reading or supporting their arguments with
Under the Common Core, the emphasis is on quality
evidence from the text.
versus quantity. Instead of drilling an inch deep and a
The transition from the old standards to the Common
mile wide, students are gaining a deeper knowledge of
Core was made easier through extensive training and
a more limited number of areas. This is perhaps most
administrative support. Several FXW teachers spent a full
evident in math. In the past, students could reach the
week at a conference hosted by the McRel Foundation,
correct result by simply mastering a process. Now, they
an educational think tank, resulting in certification to
must have a true understanding of the meaning behind
train their peers. “The transition was relatively seamless,”
the result, which is the basis for more advanced learning
says early childhood principal, Erin Horne. “We already
in later years. “The idea is to make them secure in a skill
had the academic rigor expected of the new standards.
before having them move on,” says 5th grade math
We already promoted critical thinking and problem
teacher, Colleen Pugliese.
solving skills,” she says. “The alignment with the Common Core merely gave us the opportunity to refine and improve upon what we do well,” says Horne.
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CLASS OF 2014 HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS FXW students are sought by the best high schools in Chicagoland. 77 percent of the class of 2014 were accepted into their first choice high school and 86 percent were accepted into their first choice Catholic high school. The 69 graduates of the class of 2014 enrolled at 23 different high schools and were accepted into the following schools: CPS Selective Enrollment (28)
Lincoln Park DH/PA (5)
Suburban Public Schools (2)
CPS International Baccalaureate (10)
Loyola Academy (2)
Trinity High School (2)
CPS Magnet/Neighborhood (9)
Mt. Carmel (3)
University of Chicago Lab School (1)
DeLaSalle (7)
Noble Street Charter Network (3)
Waldorf (1)
Francis Parker (1)
Notre Dame High School (1)
Wolcott (2)
Gordon Tech (1)
Queen of Peace (1)
International Relocation (1)
LaLumiere (1)
Roycemore (1)
Latin (4)
St. Ignatius (40)
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ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS At FXW, we believe that the development of the total person results from a balanced approach to growth in all areas. We encourage students to not only excel in academic achievement, but also participate in a variety of co-curricular experiences which shape character and develop social and interpersonal skills. Whether on the stage, in the classroom, on the playing field or through Extended Day and other club activities, together we celebrate each child’s gifts, talents and interests.
The Year’s Top Athletic Achievements
Track and Field Grades 4-8
Through the FXW athletic program, our students
80 participants
learn the importance of teamwork, commitment and
City Champions five years in a row
responsibility. They learn how to balance their work in the classroom with the effort they put on the field. Managing hundreds of athletes, 50 coaches and over 20 parent volunteers, the FXW program continues to grow in number and strength under the direction and guidance
OSP Sports Offerings 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls Volleyball 1st – 3rd Grade Basketball K-3 Soccer
of Athletic Director, Joe Carlini. HNC 2013–2014 Season Highlights Flag Football Grades 4-8 6th Grade League Champions 8th Grade 2nd place League Runner Up Cross Country Grades 4-8 In its second year, the running team increased from 10-25 Basketball Grades 4-8 20 teams in total 5th Grade Boys League Champions 6th Grade Boys League Champions 7th Grade Boys League Champions Volleyball Grades 6-8 7th Grade Boys League Champions 8th Grade Boys Runner Up 6th Grade Girls League Champions 7th Grade Girls 3rd place League Runner Up Softball Grades 5-8 5th Grade Girls League Champions 7th Grade Girls League Champions 8th Grade Girls League Champions
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Extended Day & Clubs
Community and Service
Afterschool time is filled through a variety of clubs and
The commitment to social justice and service learning
activities beyond the FXW sports program. Over 180
is an integral part of FXW’s mission and is infused
children at OSP alone participated in the Extended Day
throughout the curriculum. FXW seeks to practice service
programing. With exciting offerings such as computer
learning in the way students treat one another in the
science, robotics, Mandarin, dance, yoga, Girls on the
school community as well as in ways they interact with
Run and much more, there is plenty to choose from.
the community at large. Across grade levels, students undertake numerous service-learning projects. The focus in each grade builds a comprehensive program that takes students through different levels of service and areas of need and impact. Our youngest students spearhead a Thanksgiving food drive while our primary and intermediate service projects range from blanket making to visits with the elderly at Warren Barr. In 2013-2014, following the devastating tornados in Central Illinois our 8th graders felt compelled to take action. After arranging a supplies and toy drive they traveled to the area to deliver. They spent time with local children bringing a bit of relief around the holiday season. Principal Jackie Miller reports that FXW students were affected by seeing firsthand the destruction caused by the tornado. “This type of trip is important service as they learn to empathize with others,� she added.
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THE FXW COMMUNITY FXW is a joyful and ever growing community. Its members – current students and families, alumni and past parents, faculty and staff — are closely-knit, collaborative and diverse.
Our Parents
Our Alumni
If you look deep into the core of all that we do you will
Alumni never truly leave FXW. Their connection to
see an army of parents helping to move us along. The
the School remains strong even when they begin high
over 100 volunteers from both PGAB and PATH planned
school, move on to college and begin their professional
events, sold FXW logo wear, grilled hotdogs and so
careers. Since our first graduating class of students in
much more.
1998, the FXW Alumni Association has grown to over
We are grateful for the continued commitment and
890 members.
support of our dedicated volunteers.
FXW’s relationship with its alumni is a strong and
This year the parents organized the following
important one. Through FY14, these events proved that
community events and activities:
being a Jaguar meant being a Jaguar for life.
Art Volunteers in the Classroom
Class Reunions
FXW Happenings
Nearly 50 alumni attended the classes of 2008 and 2009
Family events – Fun Fest, Grandparents’ Day, Mardi Gras and the Mothers’ Day Luncheon.
summer reunion in July. Festivities were held at Lucky Strike Bowling in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. For this college crowd, the afternoon of bowling and nonstop reminiscing was a great way to reconnect with FXW. Former teachers, Annessa Staab, Rebecca Ward, Katherine Lavin and Jessica Lopez also surprised students at the event.
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Alumni Give Back A special thank you is extended to everyone who participated in our alumni service and volunteer events throughout FY14. From preparing and serving meals at Ronald McDonald House, to volunteering at the annual Ultimate Family Playdate and Children at the Crossroads Scholarship Dinner, our alumni made a difference in our local community and at FXW. Alumni Camaraderie The FXW Alumni Planning Committee continued in its second year with new events and communications to connect with alumni. From a continued presence on social media outlets, supporting our partner parish, Old St. Pat’s at the annual Block Party, or hanging out to watch local sporting events together, alumni have stayed connected to FXW and each other. 8th Grade Welcome to the Alumni Association In conjunction with the annual 8th grade graduation luncheon, the Alumni Association welcomed the class of 2014 into the Alumni Association with messages from other alumni and a small welcome gift.
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GIVING ANNUAL FUND The Annual Fund Program was once again a bright spot on FXW’s philanthropic horizon. “We focused on educating FXW’s constituents about the importance of annual fund gifts through print appeals, electronic media, social media and a rebranded Annual Fund campaign – Annual Fund first,” notes Kymberly Marrinson, FXW Director of Development. “Many people were not aware that annual fund contributions are a vital and necessary source of support for all aspects of the FXW experience – from academic programs to competitive compensation and professional development for faculty to maintaining our two campuses.” Marrinson also encouraged all members of the FXW community to get involved at any level rather than not giving at all. We thank all those that supported the Annual Fund. By the end of the fiscal year, the Annual Fund raised over $560,000. This list recognizes donors that made Annual Fund contributions during the fiscal year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014. Dr. Samer Abbas and Dr. Rana Abraham Mr. and Mrs. Juan Acevedo Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ahern Mr. and Mrs. James Akintonde Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Mr. Jaime Alvarez and Ms. Olga Camargo Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anderson Mr. David Andrews and Ms. Shauna Boliker Andrews Diane and Dean Andrews Mr. Andreas Antoniou and Ms. Pam Farley Anonymous Anonymous in memory of Cecilia Gain Anonymous in memory of Ermogene
Mr. and Mrs. David Ariola Dr. Michael Arvan and Ms. Arlene Sanoy AT&T Foundation Ms. Caroline Ativie Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Austin in memory of Juanita Harmon Dr. and Mrs. Francisco Avalos Ms. Rosie Avitia Dr. and Mrs. Ramy Bahu Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ball Mr. and Ms. Martin Banaszek in memory of Cecile A. Flesher Bank of America Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Barajas Mr. Jack Barden and Ms. Dodie Anderson-Barden Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barnes Jr.
Mr. Karl Barnickol and Ms. Sara Lippold Colleen Cassell and Bob Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Matt Basil Ms. Jacqueline Bass Mr. and Mrs. Mario Basurto Mr. and Mrs. Max Bechina Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bedell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell Dr. Kathleen Billings Mr. Sudeep Bisla Mr. William Black and Ms. Sarah McKeague Black Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boeke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boland Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boone Mr. Joseph Borkowski and Ms. Kristine Penn Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Borra
Mr. Samuel Borries and Ms. Jena Doolas Bryce and Nicole Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Delano Brazil Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Britton Mr. Jeffrey Brown and Ms. Susan Fortino-Brown The Brumley Family Mr. Martin Burns Mr. and Mrs. Roland Burris II Mr. and Mrs. Greg Buseman Mr. James Calace and Ms. Stacey Werner Al and Pam Capitanini Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Carey Mr. Marques Carroll Mr. and Mrs. John Casey Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Steven Castanien
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Mr. Nicolas Catoggio and Mrs. Julieta Gerosa Mr. and Mrs. Glen Caudill Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cavallo Ms. Jamie Chabura Mr. Michael Chambers and Ms. Mary Robinson in memory of Robert T. James and Porter Chambers, Sr. Mr. Brent Charles and Mrs. Dawn Mann Charles David Chase and Kimberly Rachal Dr. Baiju Malde and Mr. Aashish Chauhan Dr. Gregory Chen Drs. Michael Chen and Karen Wu Mr. Yong Cheng and Ms. Xiao Fei Wang Dr. and Mrs. John Cherf Mr. and Mrs. Pavil Cherian Drs. Sreekant and Madhavi Cherukuri Chicago Tribune Foundation The Church Family Mr. and Mrs. Jim Church Drs. Kaman Cipi and Adela Kola Mr. Jon Clark Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Clinkscales Dr. Catherine Clinton and Mr. Edward Clinton Clorox CME Foundation Ms. Michelle Coe Andra, Chad and Alexander Coffman Mr. Jeremy Cole Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coletto Drs. Frederman and Rosibell Concepcion Alison Conlon Mr. Sean Conroy and Ms. Nora Daley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cook Rev. Christian and Anne Coon Caroline Corpuz and Steven Vogel Bill and Cathy Corrigan Mr. Kenneth Cotton and Ms. Deborah Green-Cotton Mr. and Ms. William Couchman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Covalle Mr. Don Crayton and Ms. Raquel Graham Crayton Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Dahlen Mr. and Mrs. William Daley Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Daniels-Halisi Mr. Sergiy Daniv and Ms. Natalie Acevedo Mr. and Mrs. John D’Arco Mr. and Mrs. Karl D’Cunha Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dean Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ali Dewjee Mr. and Mrs. Frank DiBuglione Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dick Mr. and Mrs. David Dimit in memory of Meagan Ursini’s grandfather, James Colloton Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dixon Mr. John Dombrowski and Ms. Victoria Dal Santo
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Donahue Stephen Dong Andrew J. and Janet Engle Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dowdle Mr. and Mrs. Brian Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edmond Ms. Yvonne Edokpayi Mr. and Mrs. David Egan Ms. Lisa Eilers Mr. and Mrs. Rege Eisaman Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Emerson Exxon Mobil Foundation The Family School Patricia Marshall and Brian Farley Dr. Mohamed Fayad and Dr. Marilia Montero-Fayad Dr. Julius Few Jr. Ms. Jennifer Few Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finley Bob and Lisa Fitzsimmons Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Flanagan Joe and Adriana Flerlage Mr. Paul Fong and Mrs. Betty Fong Chan Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fotis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fox Mr. and Mrs. Todd Frank Dr. and Mrs. John Franklin Fred J. Brunner Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jay Freshwater Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher Frey John and Sally Friedewald The Honorable Celia Gamrath and Mr. Robert Gamrath Mr. and Mrs. Tito Garcia Jr. Ms. LaTorris Gatheright General Electric Mr. Ernest Gibble and Ms. Karen Weigert Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilardi Ms. Kathryn Ginder Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW IN Troop 20259 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Glanton Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Glenn Ms. and Mr. Diana Gokce Goldman Sachs & Company Dr. Michael Gomez and Mrs. Sharon Lira-Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Gourdet Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gowder Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Greer Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gross Mr. Greg Gunderson and Ms. Catherine Miller Loren and Alice Gunderson Mr. and Mrs. Loren Gunderson Ricardo and Maurilia Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Haley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Haman Ted and Kristen Hamer Mr. and Mrs. Khalid Hannah Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harley Luc and Layla Hartley
Larry Hasse and Lioubov Antonova Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hatch Mr. Liam Healy and Ms. Roseanne Loftus The Henninger Family Ms. Michele Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hickman Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins The Hill Family Richard and Nancy Hirschl Mr. and Mrs. Ian Hirt Drs. Mark Hoffman and Laura Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Kahlil Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holley Ms. Holly Hollub and Michael Hollub II Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Holton Mr. and Mrs. John Hong Mr. and Mrs. John Honney Mr. and Mrs. Erek Horne Dr. Ilona Carlos and Mr. David Hughes Kirsten and Kevin Hull Mr. and Mrs. Doug Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Yusef Jackson Chad and Jen Jashelski Jim and Laura Jelinek Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jelinek Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jimenez Mr. and Mrs. David Johns Mr. Paul Johnson III, ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Paul R.T. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Carroyl Jones Ms. Laura Jones JP Morgan Chase Foundation Michael and Sheila Kailus Mr. Michael Kasper and Ms. Laura Liu Brad Keith and Kathy McCabe Ron and Shauna Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kennedy Amy and Tim Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Kent Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kerrigan Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kieta Mr. Jang Ho Kim and Ms. Linda Ling Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kinner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kipp Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Erich Kirr Ms. Mary Kohberger Michael Komasinski and Heather Evans Dr. and Mrs. William Kosmala John and Joanne Koudounis Mr. and Mrs. Craig Kouri Mr. Kevin Kowalski Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kraft Kraft Corporation Mr. and Mrs. John Kriho Ms. Debra Kropornicki in honor of Quinn and Cal Anderson Dr. Krishna Kumar and Ms. Christine Tiseo Ms. Nadine Lacombe Geraldine J. Laff Foundation David Lane and Ann Yabroff Ms. Julie Latsko Mr. and Mrs. Rodel Laviste
Mr. Reginald Lee and Ms. Romina Kee Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Mr. Byron Lee and Ms. Audrey Williams-Lee Ms. Suzanne Lehrer Mr. John Lehrer Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Leonberger Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Lixing Li Ms. Amy Eshleman and Ms. Lori Lightfoot Mr. Alex Liker and Ms. Christine Richman Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Lo Patrick and Cecilia Loftus Joseph and Lisa Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lowery Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mallette in memory of Elaine Hines Dr. Preeti Kansal and Dr. Augustine Manadan Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mangano Mr. Rodney Mann and Ms. Joan Fox Mr. and Mrs. Craig Marchbanks Mr. Paul Marcovitch and Ms. Christine Young Ms. Kymberly Marrinson Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Ms. Tonya Mattox Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Maurice Mr. and Mrs. Kevin May Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mayernik Mr. and Mrs. Terrence McCann Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCreery Mike & Bridget McDermott Paul and Deb McDonald McDonald’s Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Brian McHugh Eric, Tammy, and Luke McMiller Family Mr. and Mrs. Craig McNay Ms. Adriana Medina Mr. Andres Mendoza Pena and Ms. Maria del Rosario Lima Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mertes The Mertzlufft Family Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Micheli Dr. and Mrs. Mason Milburn Mr. and Mrs. Brian Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Miller MMC Matching Gifts Education Program Mr. and Mrs. Paul Montes II Greg and Katie Mooney Dr. Lisa Moore Mr. and Mrs. Nektarios Morakalis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morganelli Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moriarty Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mosley Mr. Leland Mosley and Ms. Jeneene Brown-Mosley Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Moster Mr. Subho Moulik and Ms. Aparna Dubey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moynihan Mr. Dirk Mueller-Ingrand and Ms. Anjana Dalal Mr. and Mrs. Henry Munez
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Mr. Barrett Murphy and Ms. Lynn Lockwood Murphy Mr. James Murray in memory of Lynn T. Murray Keith and Megan Nakamoto Dr. Guriqbal Nandra and Dr. Jill Dodds Mr. and Mrs. James Neis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nelligan Ms. Joan Nemickes The New York Community Trust Northern Trust Pier Paolo Noventa and Monica Lugo Ms. Patricia O’Brien Ms. Mary Jo O’Brien Christina and John O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Meara Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Ortiz Dr. Toral Patel and Mr. Neil Parekh Charles and Leslie Parnell Mr. Kalpesh Patel and Ms. Mary Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Steven Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patrylak Dr. Halina Miglus and Mr. Patrick Patterson in memory of Wladyslaw Miglus Dr. Halina Miglus and Mr. Patrick Patterson in memory of Willie Lawrence Mr. Jeffrey Patton and Ms. Ying Zhao Mr. Gordon Paulson and Ms. Megan McDonald Paulson Mr. Jon Peck and Ms. Patricia Alvarez Peck Drs. Anju and Neill Peters Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pokornik in honor of Brennan Polornik Mr. and Mrs. Barry Pollard Austin and Brandy Provost Mickey and Stephanie Pruitt in memory of Alice M. Hunter and George Pruitt Dr. Sarah Puccia and Mr. Robert Puccia Edward Purmann in memory of Rose Irene Carto on behalf of Vincent Carto Jennifer and Ian Ram Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ramsey Esq. Ms. Renee Reech Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reese Ms. Marvin Rehkemper Mr. Steven Rehkemper Ms. Mary Reiling Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Reyes
Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Reyes Reyes Kurson Law Mr. and Mrs. Larry Richman Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson Dr. Sarah Boudreau-Romano and Mr. Donald Romano Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rose Drs. Christopher and Theresa Ross Mr. Don Ross and Ms. Elizabeth Amatangelo Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rozier Russell Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russo Sacred Heart Church Mr. and Mrs. Nischal Sahrawat The Saidi Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Salud Mr. and Mrs. Lou Sandoval Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sawicz Mr. and Mrs. Matt Schabes Mr. George Schaefer and Ms. Molly McShane Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schneider Mr. and Mrs. John Schrieffer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Scott Mr. and Mrs. Jose Sebastian Dr. Ranga Ananda and Mr. Atulkishen Setlur Raj, Diane, Milan and Jaiden Shah Ramya and Ajay Shah Mr. Jim Sharp Joan Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sherman Mr. and Mrs. John Shimkus Mr. Walid Shuman and Ms. Janet Helm Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Silva Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Matt Simpson Mr. Richard Sinclair and Ms. Natasha Esprey Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Skarbek Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skender Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Skoglund Mr. Kraig Smith and Ms. Pamela Bertucci Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith Mr. Clyde Smith and Ms. Shari Davis Mr. William Smith and Ms. Laura Bertucci-Smith Mr. Ignacio Sola and Ms. Soledad Querol Alexandra Soriano Mr. and Ms. Manuel Soto Dr. and Mrs. Howard Spector The Stamper Family Starcom
Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher Stark Mr. and Mrs. Kent Steffen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stojka Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stratton Mr. and Mrs. Jason Stratton Dr. Schweta Stuart and Mr. Michael Stuart Mr. Enrique Suarez and Ms. Leonora Georgeoglou Mr. David Sudzus and Ms. Stephanie Synol Dr. Jiong Sun and Ms. Wendy Wu Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swanborn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sznewajs Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szymanski Steve and Gail Taggart Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Talarico III Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tamburo Mr. Kurt Taute and Ms. Michelle Adams Mrs. Amy Telecki Mr. Sebastian Telecki Dr. and Mrs. Colby Thaxton The Coca Cola Company The Roosevelt Group/Roosevelt Media Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Thomson Reuters Tracey Thurmond Watts Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Tomc Mr. and Mrs. James Toney Dr. Laura Torchen and Mr. Stephen Torchen Mr. Felipe Torres Castro Trading Technologies Truist Mrs. Eve Tyree Mr. Brian Umbenhauer and Ms. Caryn Ruocco Umbenhauer Patrick and Andrea Unzicker Mr. John Vadaparampil and Ms. Reema Sebastian Mark and Carmen Valentino Mr. and Mrs. John Vance Ronald and Lara Ventura Mr. and Mrs. Dean Villanueva Ms. Alverna Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walsh III Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Walsh IV Mr. and Mrs. Sean Walsh The Walsh Foundation Angela Watts
Dan and Emily Weber Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wegman Beata and Todd Weiss Wells Fargo Mr. and Mrs. David Westveer Mr. Norman Wheaten and Ms. Deborah McGowan-Wheaten Mr. and Mrs. Bruno White Mr. and Mrs. Michael White Mr. and Mrs. Kyle White Mr. and Mrs. David Wieland in memory of Amelia Claire Wieland Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilhelm Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams Dr. DeAndre Williams and Dr. Patricia Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wingert Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wirtz Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wolf Ms. Julie Woo Mr. and Mrs. James Wright Mr. Gregory Wrobel and Ms. Gini Marziani Mr. Gian Thomas Wrobel ‘03 Mr. Giuliano Wrobel ‘06 Mr. Giovanni Wrobel ‘05 Dr. and Mrs. Edward Yaghmour Mr. and Mrs. Egan Yamamura Lucy and Stephen Yau Mr. Marcel Yonan and Ms. Charlotte Wager Mr. and Mrs. William Yu Mr. Ed Zotti and Ms. Mary Lubben Ms. Ann Zwick
The following gifts were made in memory of Mr. Richard M. Schiele, father of Sue Smeaton, FXW Admissions. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Arnold Dr. and Mrs. John Cherf Candace Chesler Ms. Marilyn Czerniak Ms. Cindy Kay Ms. Jean Kovalik Mr. James Ryan Mrs. Betty Schiele Ms. Ann Marie Sink and Ms. Marla Kaiden Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smeaton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smeaton Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smeaton Saint Susanna Parish Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Valenti Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wilkin Jr.
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GALA 2014 My Kind of School A snow storm on March 1, 2014, did not stop the nearly 875 guests from stepping out to celebrate FXW, My Kind of School. The annual dinner and auction at The Marriot Magnificent Mile, which featured dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and paddle raise, generated over $501,000 to continue to make the FXW experience possible. We owe a debt of gratitude to our countless volunteers and especially Gala Chairpersons, Aimee Daley, Amy Freshwater, Amy Honney and Teri Montes, for making this year’s Gala such a phenomenal success. This list recognizes those individuals who participated in the evening through sponsorship, underwriting and participation in the paddle raise. 1659 W Ogden Services Corp A Friend Dr. Samer Abbas and Dr. Rana Abraham Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ahern Mr. Anthony Akindele and Ms. Merresa Topps-Akindele Mr. and Mrs. James Akintonde Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anderson Mr. David Andrews and Ms. Shauna Boliker Andrews Anonymous Mr. Antonio Aragon and Ms. Maria Cortes Lara Dr. Michael Arvan and Ms. Arlene Sanoy Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bailey Sara Baker Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ball Mr. Karl Barnickol and Ms. Sara Lippold
Mr. Robert Barrett and Ms. Colleen Cassell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barton Mr. and Mrs. Matt Basil George K. Baum & Company Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bedell Mr. and Mrs. Alvin M. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bezanes Mr. and Mrs. Matt Boler Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Borra Mr. and Mrs. John Boryk Mr. and Mrs. Delano Brazil Ms. Sue Brieger Mr. Jeffrey Brown and Ms. Susan Fortino-Brown David and Jennifer Bryant Nancy S. Burke Mr. James Calace and Ms. Stacey Werner Al and Pam Capitanini Ms. Mary Ellen Caron Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Casella Mr. and Mrs. John Casey
Mr. Nicolas Catoggio and Mrs. Julieta Gerosa Mr. Michael Chambers and Ms. Mary Robinson Dr. Baiju Malde and Mr. Aashish Chauhan Dr. Gregory Chen Dr. and Mrs. John Cherf Mr. and Mrs. Pavil Cherian Mrs. Doreen Clark Mr. and Mrs. Vince Clark Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Clayton Dr. Catherine Clinton and Mr. Edward Clinton Ms. Michelle Coe Andra, Chad and Alexander Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coletto Drs. Frederman and Rosibell Concepcion Mr. Sean Conroy and Ms. Nora Daley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cook Rev. Christian and Anne Coon Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper
Caroline Corpuz and Steven Vogel Mr. Kenneth Cotton and Ms. Deborah Green-Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Richard Curry Ms. Michelina D’Agostino Mr. and Mrs. William Daley Mr. William Daley and Ms. Bernadette Keller Mr. Richard M. Daley Mr. Sergiy Daniv and Ms. Natalie Acevedo Mr. and Mrs. John D’Arco Mr. and Mrs. Ali Dewjee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Di Silvestro Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DiBenedetto Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Dobell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doherty Mr. John Dombrowski and Ms. Victoria Dal Santo Mr. and Mrs. David Egan Ms. Lisa Eilers Mr. and Mrs. Rege Eisaman
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ellis Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Emerson Mr. Gustave Falciglia and Dr. Kathrine Nash Patricia Marshall and Brian Farley Mr. and Mrs. William Filan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flerlage Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Forde Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fotis Mr. William Fox Dr. and Mrs. John Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Jay Freshwater Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher Frey John and Sally Friedewald The Honorable Celia Gamrath and Mr. Robert Gamrath Mr. Ernest Gibble and Ms. Karen Weigert Mrs. Imelda Gomez Mr. Felipe Gonzalez and Ms. Kathleen Courtis Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gowder Elizabeth and William Graham Mr. and Mrs. David Griggs Mr. Greg Gunderson and Ms. Catherine Miller Mr. and Ms. William Hard Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardtke Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harley Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harpur Luc and Layla Hartley Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Brent Hawkins Mr. Liam Healy and Ms. Roseanne Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hedley Dr. and Mrs. Matthias Heilmann Mr. and Mrs. Arnette Heintze The Henninger Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herber Richard and Nancy Hirschl Mr. and Mrs. Ian Hirt Mr. Mario Hollemans Mr. and Mrs. John Hong Mr. and Mrs. John Honney Greg and Kaycee Hopwood Dr. Meyer Horn Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Yusef Jackson The Jashelski Family Jim, Laura, and Jaine Jelinek Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jelinek Mr. and Mrs. Steven Johnson Michael and Sheila Kailus Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kelley Mr. Gregory Kelley and Dr. Heather Prendergast-Kelley Mr. Michael Kelly and Ms. Amy Swano Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Kent Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kinner Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kittrell Mr. Michael Komasinski and Ms. Heather Evans Dr. and Mrs. William Kosmala
Mr. Kevin Kowalski Mr. Jack Kragie and Ms. Liz Newell David Lane and Ann Yabroff Ms. Brooke Lavender and Mr. Tom Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Lavin Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Leonberger Ms. Amy Eshleman and Ms. Lori Lightfoot Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Lo Joseph and Lisa Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Garland Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mallette Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mallouk Mr. Rodney Mann and Ms. Joan Fox Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manzano Mr. Paul Marcovitch and Ms. Christine Young Ms. Tonya Mattox Mr. and Mrs. Kevin May Mr. and Mrs. Terrence McCann Paul and Deb McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Craig McNay Ms. Marsha McVicker Mr. Andres Mendoza Pena and Ms. Maria del Rosario Lima Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mertes Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Micheli Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Mick Midland Metal Products Dr. and Mrs. Mason Milburn Dr. Danica Milenkovich Mr. Arthur Miller Mr. Luke Molloy and Ms. Suzanne Yoon Molloy Mr. and Mrs. Paul Montes II Mr. and Ms. Richard Moran Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moriarty Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Moster Dr. Rana Stino and Mr. Walid Moustafa Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moynihan Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Myers MZI Group Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Newell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman Pier Paolo Noventa and Monica Lugo John O’Malley and Christina Egan Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Meara Mr. and Mrs. David Opferman Mr. Joseph Panfil Mr. and Mrs. James Papagiannis Dr. Toral Patel and Mr. Neil Parekh Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patrylak Dr. Halina Miglus and Mr. Patrick Patterson Mr. Jeffrey Patton and Ms. Ying Zhao Mr. Gordon Paulson and Ms. Megan McDonald Paulson Mr. Jon Peck and Ms. Patricia Alvarez Peck Mr. and Mrs. Donald Phillips Austin and Brandy Provost Mickey and Stephanie Pruitt Quarles and Brady Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ramsey Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Kwame Raoul
Mr. Andrew Ray and Ms. Sara Buchen-Ray Dr. Naveen Reddy and Dr. Nidhi Singh Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reese Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Rehal Ms. Marvin Rehkemper Mr. Steven Rehkemper Ms. Mary Reiling Mr. and Mrs. Larry Richman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rigby Mike and Maureen Roberts Mr. and Ms. Jacob Robinson Mr. and Ms. Hipolito Roldan Ms. Celena Roldan Ms. Barbara Rooney Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rose Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rozier Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russo Mr. and Mrs. Nischal Sahrawat Dr. and Mrs. George Salti Ms. Felicia Samko Mr. and Mrs. Lou Sandoval Mr. George Schaefer and Ms. Molly McShane Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Scott Seder Ramya and Ajay Shah Mr. and Mrs. Raj Shah Mr. Jim Sharp Mr. Patrick Sheerin and Ms. Julie Jovan Sheerin Mr. and Mrs. John Shimkus Mr. Walid Shuman and Ms. Janet Helm Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shydlowski Dr. and Mrs. Michael Siciliano Mr. Richard Sinclair and Ms. Natasha Esprey Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Skarbek Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skender Mr. William Smith and Ms. Laura Bertucci-Smith Mr. James Snyder and Ms. Kristi Milton Ms. Alexandra Soriano Dr. and Mrs. Howard Spector Mr. and Mrs. John Steffen Mr. and Mrs. Kent Steffen Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stojka Stonegate Advisors, LLC Mr. David Sudzus and Ms. Stephanie Synol Mr. and Mrs. Neal Surbey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sznewajs Taft Stettinius and Hollister Mr. Kurt Taute and Ms. Michelle Adams Dr. Rachel Tercek and Mr. Bradley Tercek Mr. and Mrs. Kumar Thason Dr. and Mrs. Colby Thaxton Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James Toney Mrs. Eve Tyree Mr. Brian Umbenhauer and Ms. Caryn Ruocco Umbenhauer Patrick and Andrea Unzicker Mr. and Mrs. Jason Urban
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Valenti Mr. and Mrs. John Vance Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vetter Dr. and Mrs. Romeo Vivit Mr. and Mrs. Srecko Jr. Vujasin Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wegman Beata and Todd Weiss Mr. Ramel Werner and Ms. Charlene Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wick Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilhelm Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wolfson Dr. and Mrs. Edward Yaghmour Mr. Marcel Yonan and Ms. Charlotte Wager Mr. Nanchang You and Ms. Minglin Deng Ann Zwick
Gala Auction Donors We are grateful to the following individuals who provided items for our auction. Adler Planetarium Advanced Vein Clinics AFox Photography Brian and Sarah Ahern Maureen Albring All About Dance Beth Amatangelo Dan and Kathi Anderson Dave and Shauna Andrews Anthony Gowder Designs Inc. Lioubov Antonova and Larry Hasse Aroma Workshop Arts n Spirits Michael Arvan and Arlene Sanoy Ramiro Atristain and Michelle Willey Avanti Gourmet Catering Away We Play: Movement, Music & Messy Art B.I.G. Baseball Academy Heidi and Sam Bailey Sara Baker Balance Health and Wellness Anoush Bargamian BASH Sports Academy Matt and Amanda Basil belly Q Benefit Boutique Bernhardt Design Amanda and Bryan Bickell Nicole Bilder Stefan and Martha Billen Jason and Sakshi Bindra Blackfinn River North AmeriPub Restaurant Faline Blanchard Blissfully Living
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Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School Bombay Wraps Albert and Joann Boumenot Nicole Bowman Bradford Renaissance Portraits Del and Tammy Brazil Courtney Britton Lauren Bruggeman David and Jennifer Bryant Bubbles Academy Building Blocks Toy Store Nele Burns Marty and Roland Burris James Campbell Casey Campe Al and Pam Capitanini Gina Capitanini Tony and Kate Carey Joseph Carlini Ilona Carlos and David Hughes Krisitin Carlson Steve and Orla Castanien Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University Lisa Cerami ch Distillery & Cocktail Bar Chang’s Martial Arts Academy Gregory Chen Pavil and Danielle Cherian Chicago Athletic Clubs Chicago Bears Chicago Bulls Chicago Children’s Theatre Chicago Cubs Chicago Cut Steakhouse Chicago Luxury Beds Chicago Philharmonic Society Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago Youth Lacrosse City Soles Katie Clark James and Ilja Clark John Clark Classic Kids Photography Debra and Reginald Clayton Mary Clifford Comcast Sports Net Chicago Les Coney Jenny Conroy Wendy Cook Coop Gym Core Power Yoga Katie Crawford Cross Town Fitness Crying Onion Christina Culver Elizabeth Cummins Custom Fur Designs @ Karisma Cynthias Consignments Aimee and Bill Daley Davanti Enoteca Marc and Julie Davis Mike Davis Kristine del Rosario Dermatology & Aesthetics of Wicker Park Falguni Dewjee Eboni Dixon
Brandon and Colleen Dobell Catherine and Patrick Dowd Rebecca Dumcum Edenhurst Studio Alexis and Rege Eisaman Elite Island Resorts Kristen Ellison Embeya Restaurant Emerald City Theatre Company Enjoy Life Foods Erin Gallagher Jewelry Javier and Kathryn Fajardo Ceasar and Faris Faycurry Dylan’s Tavern and Grill Benjamin Fernandez and Maria Del Carmen William and Kimberly Filan FitGolf Performance Centers Flex Pilates Flutter Lash Studio Flywheel Gold Coast Susan Fortino-Brown and Jeffrey Brown Foss Swim School Thomas and Claire Fox The Frances Xavier Warde School Fred’s Camp Jay and Amy Freshwater Sean and Jenn Frey FXW Parent Group Advisory Board Dennis and Katie Gallagher Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls Gemini Bistro George Glass Band GH Fitness Kathleen Gilmartin Malinda Glenn Go Sailing Chicago Goldfish Swim School Anthony and Stephanie Gowder April Greer Alex and Shannon Gross Grow and Shine Photography Marie Gumz Andrew and Kelly Haley Judy Ham Scott and Colleen Hanlon Koby and Todd Hatch Georgia Hawkins Hayward Bob and Eileen Herber Salvador and Cynthia Hernandez John and Mackenzie Higgins Holly Hollub Holy Name Cathedral John and Amy Honney Hoohobbers Hotel Bel-Air Hotel Palomar Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Youth Dance Program David Hughes Bridget Hurley Fr. Tom Hurley Clare Hurrelbrink Hyde Park School of Dance i9 Sports - Chicago IK Gymnastics Italian Village Restaurants
J. P. Graziano Grocery Jam Production Ltd. Sarah James Robert Jasenof Jim Karas Personal Training Ellee Pai Hong and John Hong John O’Malley George and Kerri Johnson Kerri Johnson Todd Jones Jones Day JW Marriott Indianapolis Michael and Sheila Kailus Karma Yacht Sales LLC Keefer’s Restaurant Ronald and Shauna Kelley Danielle Kelly Mike and Mary Beth Kelly Andrew and Lisa Kennedy Jack Kennedy Tim and Amy Kennedy Kentucky Derby Museum Kid City LLC Kids Science Labs Kidville Lincoln Park Antoinette Kilner Tim and Jodi Kinner Thomas Kinsella Daniel and Carolyn Kirk Garnet Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago Bill and Kathy Kosmala John and Joanne Koudounis Kramer Portraits, New York Krista K Boutique Kaitlin Kysiak Lakeshore Academy of Artistic Gymnastics Inc. Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Landmark Theatres Lands’ End Lango Chicago Language Stars Sarah Lauer Brooke Lavendar Levy Restaurants Bridget and Brendan Lewis Li’l Buds Theatre Company Lil Kickers - Chicago Lil Sluggers Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Little Beans Cafe Jackie Luxem Maggie Madden Madison and Rayne Paul and Hazel Manzano Craig and Owinda Marchbanks Mariano’s Marine Services Corp. Kymberly Marrinson Marriott Louisville Downtown Laura Marx Liz Mason Msgr. Dan Mayall Eileen and Terry McCann Ryan McCarthy Mike and Bridget McDermott Deb and Paul McDonald
Mary McNamara Craig and Vickie McNay Menomonee Club MerrimentDesign.com Art and Anja Mertes Mesirow Financial Michael Michael Thoney Photography Bonnie and Matt Micheli Midtown Athletic Club Brian and Gretchen Miller Jackie Miller Jamie Miller Misericordia Home Mojo Spa Paul and Teri Montes Peggy Montes Catherine Morgan Alison and Charles Moriarty Lindsay Mosshammer Motiv Training Gym Michael and Kala Moynihan Sharon Murphy Donna Murphy James Murray Museum of Science and Industry Music Institute of Chicago Musical Magic My Gym Amy Nash Kate Nash NBU Athletics Near South Youth Association NEAT Method Nellcote Liz Newell Jennifer Nolan Sean Conroy and Nora Daley North Pond Restuarant Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Elle Ohlander Old 5th Old St. Patricks Church Georgianna Old Town School of Folk Music Olympia Meat Market John and Christina Egan O’Malley Brian and Maura O’Meara John O’Rourke Oscar’s Jewelers Paintbrush Art Studio James and Colette Papajohn Paper Source-Lincoln Park Pascal Pour Elle Aime Pasiennik Steven and Lisa Patrick Gordon and Megan Paulson Christine Pawlowski Pediatric Dental Health Associates Autumn Perry Don and Anne Phillips Stephanie Pied Piper Parties and Preschool Cara Pollard Progressive Care for Women Provision Theater Company Austin and Brandy Provost Colleen Pugliese
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Pump It Up Chicago Quest College Consulting Beth Quinn R L Restaurant Rachael Ray Show Ravinia Red Butter-Chicago Janelle and Matt Reese Mary Reiling Pat Riordan Steven Ripes Robin B Gallery Rock Candy Joan Fox and Rodney Mann Mechelle Rollins D.J. and Sarah Romano Ben and Ellen Rose Liam Healy and Roseanne Loftus Saint Ignatius College Prep Danita Sajous Marisol Salgado Salon Dog Lou Sandoval Mary Schaefer Sea Glass Fine Art Sew Crafty Studio Colleen Shannon Jonathan and Christina Shaver Meg Shea Patrick Sheerin Sheridan Park Baseball Sherwood, The Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago Shred 415
Mike and Lisa Shydlowski Luther and Carol Siebert Ewa Sieminska Signature Coach Limo Siren Salon Kevin Skarbek Mark and Roxanne Skender Skin Therapy by Nancy at Solo Salon Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Skydeck Chicago Kim Sloan Bill Smith and Laura Bertucci- Smith Sod Room Howard and Lisa Spector Spex Spikeball Standing Room Only Elizabeth and Kris Stark Starwood Hotels and Resorts Kent and Kate Steffen Stella Blue Design Steppenwolf Theatre Company Paul and Kristian May Stewart Jenny Stricker Sutton Studios Suzuki-Orff School of Music Swim with Kathy Paul and Julie Sznewajs Steve and Gail Taggart Ernest and Kelli Talarico Tangerine Kurt Taute and Michelle Adams Tavern on Rush Tejas Yoga
The Abbey Resort The Beer Bistro The Boarding House The Dailey Method The Flower Firm The Image Studios The Kids Table The Little Gym The Peninsula Chicago Henry and Susan Thomas Thomas Fallon Photography Jennifer Thompson TimeLine Theatre Company Dominic Tolitano Stuart and Rosalva Tomc Jim and Noelle Toney Toys et Cetera Rodney Trask Trencherman Restaurant Tribeca Tru Restaurant UIC Flames Allison UIC Soccer Camp Kari Underly Patrick and Andrea Unzicker Urban Oasis UrbanSitter Meagan Ursini Priya and Chris Valenti Msgr. Kenneth Velo Ronald and Lara Ventura VMR W Chicago Lakeshore Andre Walker
Fr. Jack Wall Steve and Valerie Waller Matthew and Maggie Walsh Susan and James Walsh Daniel and Emily Weber Todd and Beata Weiss Abbey Weiss Stacey Werner West Loop Salumi David and Shannon Westveer Westward Management Kyle White Bob and Laura Wilhelm Windy City Fieldhouse Windy City Live Randy and Dee Wingert Wirtz Beverage Illinois Women’s Workout & Wellness Casey Woodward Writers’ Theatre William and Jennifer Yu Ann Zwick
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20TH ANNIVERSARY FUND Designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school’s origination, restricted dollars were set aside for future strategic purposes. The 2013-2014 fiscal year brings this fund to a conclusion and so we would like to thank the generosity of the more than 145 donors who helped us exceed the original goal of $500,000. This list recognizes those donors who have made a commitment to the 20th anniversary fund during the lifetime of the campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Juan Acevedo Dr. Jeffrey Ackman and Ms. Kathleen McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anderson Mr. Frank Annello and Ms. Kimberly Deshano Annello Dr. Michael Arvan and Ms. Arlene Sanoy Mr. Anthony Ashley and Ms. Margaret Hickey Mr. Brian Audette and Ms. Afton Gauron Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Belyn Mr. and Mrs. Delano Brazil Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bruckert Mr. and Mrs. William Burfeind Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Carey Dr. Gregory Chen Drs. Michael Chen and Karen Wu Mr. and Mrs. Pavil Cherian Drs. Kaman Cipi and Adela Kola Mr. Jeremy Cole Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coletto Drs. Frederman Concepcion and Rosibell Arcia Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Dahlen Mr. and Mrs. Bill Daley Andrew J. and Janet Engle Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. David Egan Exelon Corporation Mr. Benjamin Fernandez and Ms. Maria Leal Barragan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finley Joe and Adriana Flerlage Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fox Mr. and Mrs. Jay Freshwater Mr. and Mrs. Tito Garcia Jr.
Mr. Eduardo Garza and Ms. Xochitl Flores Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giles Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gotta Dr. and Mrs. Henry Graziano Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Greer Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Haman Dr. and Mrs. Scott Hanlon Mr. Liam Healy and Ms. Roseanne Loftus Mr. John Heeger and Ms. Hoang Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heilmann Ms. Michele Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hirschl Drs. Mark Hoffman and Laura Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. John Honney Mr. and Mrs. Erek Horne Mr. Wenbo Hu and Ms. Peiqing Liang Dr. Ilona Carlos and Mr. David Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Doug Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Paul R.T. Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Michael and Sheila Kailus Brad Keith and Kathy McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kelley Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Kent Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kerrigan Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kieta Ms. Sharisse Kimbro Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kirk Dr. and Mrs. William Kosmala John and Joanne Koudounis Mr. and Mrs. Craig Kouri Kraft Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lajeune Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lopez Mr. Paul Marcovitch and Ms. Christine Young Mr. Jay Marhoefer and Ms. Roxanne Rochester Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCreery Paul and Deb McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGarry Eric, Tammy and Luke McMiller Family Mr. and Mrs. William McNulty Mr. Andres Mendoza Pena and Mrs. Maria del Rosario Lima Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Micheli Ms. Renee Michelon Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mills Ms. Christin Mirabelli Mr. William Moore and Ms. Robin Moore Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moriarty Keith and Megan Nakamoto Drs. Guriqbal Nandra and Jill Dodds The Nelson Family Mr. Joseph Panfil Ms. Aime Pasiennik Mr. Jeffrey Patton and Ms. Ying Zhao Mr. and Mrs. Scott Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Phillips Mr. Andrew Ray and Ms. Sara Buchen-Ray Mr. Steven Rehkemper Ms. Marvin Rehkemper Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Reyes Ms. Celena Roldan Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rose Drs. Christopher and Theresa Ross
Mr. Don Ross and Ms. Elizabeth Amatangelo Mr. and Mrs. David Ryan Dr. and Mrs. George Salti Mr. and Mrs. Brian Scott Mr. Luther Siebert and Ms. Carol Cubia-Siebert Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skender Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith Ms. Alexandra Soriano Dr. and Mrs. Howard Spector Starcom Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher Stark Mr. and Mrs. Kent Steffen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swanborn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sznewajs Dr. and Mrs. Colby Thaxton Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Ms. Tracey Thurmond Watts Trading Technologies Mrs. Eve Tyree Patrick and Andrea Unzicker Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vetter Mr. and Mrs. Peter Voss III Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walsh III Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walsh IV Mr. and Mrs. Sean Walsh The Walsh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joe Washington Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wegman Beata and Todd Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Michael White Mr. Marcel Yonan and Ms. Charlotte Wager Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zimmer Ms. Ann Zwick
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CHILDREN AT THE CROSSROADS FOUNDATION Founded in 1990, the Children at the Crossroads Foundation (CATC) supports FXW’s mission of economic diversity through endowed and annual scholarship funding. Through the generosity of corporations, foundations and individuals, FXW receives funding to offer need-based scholarships to 30-percent of our current population. Many FXW families participate in CATC development efforts by playing in the annual golf outing, making contributions to the Scholarship Sunday Appeals, and attending the annual Scholarship Dinner and Ultimate Family Playdate or other events throughout the year. The FXW community is grateful for CATC’s partnership and support. For more information about CATC visit www.catc.org.
LEADERSHIP FXW Board of Trustees The guidance of our Trustees plays an important role in FXW’s success. We thank them for their stewardship and commitment. David Andrews Albert Boumenot, Board Chair Mary Pat Burns Matthew Carolan Kelly McCloskey Cherf Les Coney Laura Couchman Nora Daley Mary Dempsey Brandon Dobell Frank Hogan Rev. Thomas J. Hurley Michael Kasper Debbie Marchese
Administration Mary Reiling, Head of School Erin Horne, Principal, Preschool–Kindergarten Danielle Kelly, Principal, Grades 1–3 Katie Gallagher, Principal HNC Jackie Miller, Principal HNC Courtney Britton, Assistant Principal OSP Marge Hartigan, Human Resources Mary Lubben, Chief Financial Officer Kymberly Marrinson, Director of Development Mark McCabe, Director of Operations/Controller Jomar McDonald, Director of Technology Sue Smeaton, Director of Admissions
The Association of the Christian Faithful The Association of the Christian Faithful oversees the School’s commitment to its faith-driven mission. The faith experience at FXW allows children to collaborate with one another in prayer, service, acts of kindness, and in the overall spiritual culture of FXW.
Joseph Carlini, Director of Athletics
David M. Andrews
Brigid Cashman, High School Counselor
David M. Coronna, Chair Laura Daniels Couchman Rev. Thomas J. Hurley Deborah Marchese Mary Reiling Rev. John J. Wall, Chaplain
Msgr. Daniel Mayall Greg Mooney Guriqbal Nandra, M.D. Louis Portugal, M.D. Mary Reiling, Head of School Michael Robillard Lisa Ruble-Murphy Anne Marie Sink Mark Skender Enrique Suarez Christopher Valenti Joseph Williams
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Parents at the Heart (PATH) Parents at the Heart (PATH) is a committee that supports the mission of the school by working with faculty, staff and families to enhance and encourage spirituality through personal support and community building events. Each class has a parent room representative that works with the teacher to organize support to families during times of illness, death, births and any life-altering event where the family could use a Good Samaritan. The committee also hosts four key family events each year: Fun Fest, Grandparents’ Day, Mardi Gras and the Mothers’ Day Luncheon. Chairs
Tammy Brazil
Keth Goodman
Cara Pollard
Helen Alexander
Jen Bryant
Mimi Harpur
Janelle Reese
Sara Lippold Barnickol
Kate Carey
Patty Hirt
Ramya Shah
Jenny Kittrell
Brigid Cashman
Clare Hurrelbrink
Roxanne Skender
Martha Conlin Walsh
Wendy Cook
Sheila Kailus
Maurine Smith
Katie Covalle
Julie Kennedy
Kate Steffen
Classroom Representatives
Aimee Daley
Jodi Kinner
Amy Telecki
Michelle Adams
Julie Davis
Kathy Kosmala
Noelle Toney
Michele Amatangelo
Colleen Dobell
Stacey Kraft
Carmen Valentino
Kathi Anderson
Shana Ellis
Linda Ling
Lara Ventura
Cathy Ball
Kate Evert
Lesli Lo
Emily Weber
Amanda Basil
Julianne Farrell
Kelly Lowery
Cindi Webber
Jacqui Bass
Joan Fox
Patti Marshall
Sarah Wieland
Leslie Bezanes
Afton Gauron
Lynn Robinson Phillips
Ann Zwick
Shauna Boliker Andrews
Parent Group (PGAB) The FXW Parent Group (PGAB) seeks to strengthen the school by creating ties among parents, friends and alumni, by tapping our talent, time, and treasure to benefit FXW faculty and administration, as well as current students. PGAB initiatives include Teacher and Staff Appreciation, Book Fairs, Art Volunteers in the Classroom (AVIC), community building events and community service opportunities; PGAB is a network of family and friends who work to support the academic, social and spiritual growth of all who touch FXW. Chairs
Commiittee Members
Carrie Egan
Teri Montes
Sandra D’Arco
Andra Boliker
Greg Faulkner
Kimberly Rachal
Shauna Kelley
Erin Brandenberg
Arnette Faulkner
Janelle Reese
Maria Callahan
Alison Finley
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Advisory Committee
Dorothy Capers
Sarah Fotis
Arlene Sanoy
Maureen Dahlen
Kate Carey
Stacey Giles
Kimberly Scott
Carrie Egan
Lynne Cassidy
Cicely Glanton
Kate Smith
Robert Finley
Danielle Colyer
Monique Gonzalez
Priya Valenti
Deb McDonald
Caroline Corpuz
Katherine Grover
Katrina Wittkamp
Arlene Sanoy
Julie Davis
Mark Hubert
Kimberly Scott
Cindi Dibuglione
Rose Loftus
Lisa Shydlowski
Megan McDonald Paulson
Gail Taggart
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Living the Legacy Living the Legacy is an annual community wide service project which seeks to honor the School’s namesake, Mother Frances Xavier Warde. Her tireless efforts on behalf of those in need inspire current students, families, faculty and staff to honor her legacy by completing a designated total of service hours. For the 2013-2014 year, FXW set a goal of completing 5,000 hours of service. Through the hard work and determination our students, we completed over 6,000 hours of service! Chairs
Committee Members
Jennifer Hickman
Lesley Roth
Julie Sznawajs
Beth Amatangelo
Ginger Hiltz
Kelly Sawicz
Priya Valenti
Dodie Anderson-Barden
Amy Honney
Ramya Shah
Rosibel Arcia
Jim Jelinek
Lisa Shydlowski
Planning Committee
Laura Bertucci-Smith
Laura Jelinek
Kiki Silva
Dan Anderson
Madhavi Cherukuri
Jenny Kittrell
Lorena Silva
Erin Brandenburg
Ashley Corotis
Kathy Kosmala
Alexandra Soriano
Kate Carey
Margaret Crary
Linda Leonberger
Angela Suh
Julie Davis
Christina Egan
Sara Lippold
Heather Tamburo
Rose Loftus
Alison Finley
Deb McDonald
Laura Torchen
Erin Munez
Dana Fitzgerald
Katie Mooney
Caryn Umbenhauer
Danielle Smith Cherian
Naji Garcia
Maura O’Meara
Beata Weiss
Kara Gilardi
Ellee Pai Hong
Kathy Ginder
Ellen Rose
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WAYS TO GIVE SUMMARY FXW, like most independent schools, relies on your support to sustain its academic programming, provide for facilities maintenance and retain outstanding faculty. Tuition does not cover the full cost of an FXW education and we turn to our entire community for involvement and support. With your continued generosity, we are able to provide the unique programs and support the faculty and staff who make The Frances Xavier Warde School experience special. We invite you to join us in our fundraising efforts especially through your support of: • The Annual Fund, the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. • Gala, our annual benefit dinner and auction. • Children at the Crossroads Foundation (CATC), an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports FXW’s mission of economic diversity through endowed and annual scholarships. For more information on how you can give to FXW visit www.fxw.org/supporting-fxw. The Frances Xavier Warde School is entirely self-supporting and does not receive subsidies from the Archdiocese of Chicago or partner parishes. As a 501(c)3, not-for-profit institution, gifts to The Frances Xavier Warde School (Federal Tax ID#27-0259853) are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. All gifts made between July 1 and June 30 are recognized in our Annual Report and distributed annually.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Annual Report, we realize that errors may have occurred. If your name has been omitted, misspelled, or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us of the discrepancy so that we may correct our records. Please contact us with corrections by contacting Kymberly Marrinson at (312) 268-2567 or marrinsonk@fxw.org.
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