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BOB ’61 AND BETH TARJAN
A LASTING LEGACY For Bob ’61 and Beth Tarjan, giving back ensures future Loyola students have the opportunity to thrive.
For Bob Tarjan ’61, Loyola Academy has never been simply a school. It has been a second home, a source of lifelong friendships, and a community that has held a special place in his heart for nearly seven decades. That love for Loyola is why Bob and his wife, Beth, established the Bob ’61 and Beth Tarjan Scholarship Endowment and also made the decision to include Loyola in their estate plans. They hope their support will give students who need financial assistance the opportunity to feel welcomed, challenged, and cared for, and to discover what a Loyola education can make possible. When Bob arrived in 1957, the campus looked very different. The school was unfinished, the parking lot was gravel, and football games were played at Loyola University in Chicago. Yet the heart of the school was firmly in place. Bob found classmates
who became lifelong friends and teachers who saw potential in their students, challenged them to reach higher, and believed in what they could become. Loyola also introduced Bob to the Jesuit call to be a Man for Others (now Women and Men for Others). That ideal became part of who he is today, inspiring a lifetime of faith and service and eventually drawing him home to Loyola as a math teacher after retirement. Today, 11 members of Bob’s extended family have attended Loyola. Few moments have meant more to him than placing diplomas into the hands of his sons and grandchildren and seeing the school he loves become part of their lives too. For Bob and Beth, giving back is deeply personal. It is their way of saying thank you for a community that shaped Bob’s life, embraced their family, and continues to feel like home.
WHAT’S YOUR GIVING DESTINATION? You’ve been a steadfast champion for our students and helped form women and men for meaningful lives of leadership and service. Thank you! As each year rolls by, many people find themselves reflecting and setting new goals. Consider taking a moment to envision the future of your charitable giving. Ask yourself: 1. Is there a common thread in the nonprofits I choose to support? 2. How can the values I hold dear last far beyond my lifetime through my giving? 3. Is there a way to plan my gifts so they can have the maximum impact while I keep my own financial house in order?
PONDER YOUR PATH As you think about the future, consider how your generosity might evolve. For example, many people like you have chosen to blend their outright gifts or annual support of Loyola Academy with a thoughtful gift in their will or estate plan. Others embrace the tax advantages of a gift from their IRA or through a donor advised fund. Many do both. By reviewing your options, you have a powerful opportunity to create a legacy of generosity that resonates throughout time. Gifts in wills and estate plans like yours ensure we can nurture intellectual excellence while calling students to lead lives of meaningful service for decades to come. No matter which path you choose, we thank you for considering to let us join you on your journey.
We’re Ready to Listen Questions? Please contact Bridget Snyders P’23, ‘25, 27, Director of Principal Gifts & Planned Giving, at PlannedGiving@loy.org or 847.920.2719 to explore your options.
DON’T LET YOUR LEGACY GET LOST As the man famous for patenting the telephone once said, “Before everything, preparation is the key to success.” Whether you communicate through Alexander Graham Bell’s device, in writing, or face to face, if a loved one or a cherished cause is in your plan, communication is key.
Your Kindness Makes Great Things Happen
Here are commonly asked questions about why it’s important to talk about your plan:
When you give to Loyola Academy, you support the growth and flourishing of each student—mind, body, and spirit.
Q: Do I have to tell all my loved ones about my plan? A: No, but there are a few trusted people who should know details: • Your executor or personal representative (the person you’ve assigned to handle your estate) • Loved ones you’ve decided to support through your plan • Nonprofit organizations or institutions you have included in your plan Q: Why do the nonprofits I am supporting through my plan need to know? A: Making places like Loyola Academy aware gives us a chance today to understand the impact you would like to make. You do not need to tell us the amount of your gift, just that it exists. We always honor requests for anonymity. Q: Do I have to tell anyone about other parts of my estate plan? A: Tell any person or place you have named as a beneficiary of a retirement account, donor advised fund, life insurance policy, or bank or brokerage account, because many administrators are not required to locate beneficiaries. TIP: Include a letter with your will and estate plan that explains the reasons behind your decisions, giving loved ones the gift of clarity and peace of mind.
We’d love to talk with you about building your lasting legacy.
Your Gift. Their Future. Visit GORAMBLERS.PLANMYGIFT.ORG to learn how your many gift choices can make a difference today or in the future.
CELEBRATE LOYOLA’S GOLDEN RAMBLERS
AT ALUMNI WEEKEND Each year, Loyola Academy alumni return to campus to reconnect with classmates, rekindle friendships, and celebrate the experiences that continue to shape their lives long after graduation. Alumni Weekend is more than a gathering—it is a joyful expression of the lifelong bonds formed through a Jesuit education and a shared commitment to the Rambler community. Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, Alumni Weekend invites alumni to come home to Loyola Academy. Through special events, shared stories, and time spent together on campus, alumni are reminded of the traditions, values, and relationships that continue to unite generations of Ramblers.
Loyola Academy while supporting the future of the students who will carry that mission forward. We look forward to welcoming Ramblers of all ages back to Loyola for a weekend of reunion, celebration, and Rambler spirit October 1–4, 2026. Enjoy great food, family-friendly fun, and all the excitement of Loyola football. Alumni celebrating milestone reunions will enjoy special class parties, including the Classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, and 2021. Please contact Director of Alumni Relations Mary-Kate Lopez ’19 at mlopez@loy.org with questions or visit the QR code.
As we celebrate the past, we also look ahead with gratitude and hope—honoring the enduring legacy of
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