Marmion Academy
61st Annual
Saturday, April 27, 2024
61st Annual
Funding Marmion’s Educational Goals
Presented by the Marmion Board of Trustees and Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski
Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Saturday, the Twenty-Seventh of April Two Thousand Twenty-Four
Cadet Color Guard
Aidan Baer ’26
Giosue Bertolozzi ’25
Ezekiel Johnsos ’26
Trumpeters
Thomas Chapski ’25
Ethan McLochlin ’25
Alec Poss ’25
Anthony Quail ’25
Zander Kragt ’27
Pianist (Abbot’s Reception)
Owen Cousins ’26
Dinner Wine
2022 Chamisal, Unoaked Chardonnay
2015 Marques de Caceres, Gran Reserva Rioja
First Course
Spring Salad with Roasted Golden Beets, Watermelon Radish, Fuji Apple, and Feta Cheese with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Intermezzo
Pear Cider Sorbet
Entreé
Filet Mignon in a Red Wine Demi-Glace with Lobster Tail a la Scampi, Potato Croquette, and Rapini & Tri-Color Baby Carrots
Vegetarian: Vegetable Napoleon with Roasted Peppers, Eggplant, Yellow Squash, and Brown Rice
Dessert
Triple Chocolate Torte
Abbot Circle Tables: Baked Alaska
Pre-Dinner Program
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Rev. Theodore Haggerty, OSB
POSTING OF COLORS: Cadet Color Guard
DEDICATION: Rt. Rev. Joel Rippinger, OSB
Abbot
Honoring: Fr. John Brahill, OSB ’67
INVOCATION:
Dinner Program
Rev. Michael Burrows, OSB ’70
Faculty/Staff Chaplain
WORD OF WELCOME: Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski General Chair Couple
STUDENT SPEAKER: Colin Tazelaar-Kruger ’24
Post-Dinner Program
IN APPRECIATION: Anthony Tinerella ’84 President of Marmion Academy
INTRODUCTION OF GUARD AND COURT OF HONOR:
Last Names A-L: Johnathan Moscinski ’24
Last Names M-Z: Christopher Eby ’24
MUSIC AND DANCING: Standing Room Only Orchestra
Rt. Rev. Joel Rippinger, OSB Abbot
Anthony Tinerella ’84 President of Marmion Academy
Joseph Large ’97 Principal
Rev. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB ’08 Student Chaplain
Rev. Michael Burrows, OSB ’70 Faculty/Staff Chaplain
Kathleen Hausmann Executive Director of Advancement
Joseph Urban Executive Director of Finance
General Chair Couple Vice Chair Couple
Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski
Invitation
Jeanne McGowan, Chairperson
Austin ’97 and Melissa Dempsey
Maria Esquivel, Leanne Gramley, Lily Gramley, Heather Hunger, Pam Kunas, Diana Law, Julie Levandoski, Dawn Pigoni, MaryEllen Stroup, Jim Young
Guard of Honor
Nicole Coffman, Chairperson
Roselyn Acosta, Laura Aguilar, Megan Bennett, Carly Crissie, Dawn Eby, Amy Fichtel-Schwartz, Maureen Healy, Julie Levandoski, Yvette Moloney, Stephanie Reilly, Josie Rios, Jenny Sayasane, Kelly Tulley
Court of Honor
Rosalinda Saucedo, Chairperson
Pearl Darling, Karen Chapski, Carly Crissie, Maria Esquivel, Georgina Jorge, Pam Kunas, Diana Law, Julie Swindle
Night of Salute
Maria Asher, Chairperson
Georgina Jorge, Julie Levandoski, Susan Osvath, Shelly Young, Dr. Melanie Zahner
Chair
Dr. Christine J. Sobek
Vice Chair
John A. Diederich ’87
Life Members
Charles E. Anderson
Dr. Ellen Barnes
Brian T. Casey ’72
John J. Cibulskis ’70
Fred J. Conforti
Carmen L. Cordogan
Raymond F. Dalton, Jr.
Gerard R. Dempsey ’61
John R. Emmons
Robert V. Fitzsimmons II ’78
Donald B. Jarka, Sr. ’53
Thomas J. Kilian, Sr. ’69
Nancy A. Kucienski
Thomas J. Logue, Sr. ’48
Active Members
Kim Auchstetter
Ryan M. Bohr ’92
Dr. Robert W. Brenart ’67
Donald G. Brummel, III ’89
Philip S. Cali
Anastasia Daleiden
Austin M. Dempsey ’97
Dr. Michele T. Glasgow
William C. Graft ’79
Brian P. Greviskes ’04
David R. Hankes ’91
John S. Heneghan
L. Wayne Hoover ’87
Dr. Thomas R. Huberty ’65
Scott Jaffe
Jack L. Martin ’58
Frank A. McCollum
V. Gregory McKnight ’71
Thomas F. Mulligan
Kenneth M. Nagel ’60
Patrick F. Naughton 78
J. Reed O’Malley ’56
Dr. Richard P. Regan
Timothy J. Reuland ’66
Dr. Marie-Claude Rigaud
Gerald P. Sidman
J. Mitchell Skaja ’52
Albert W. Voirin ’59
Alexandra Juriga
Carole King
Brian V. Konen ’83
MAJ (Ret) Grace Leonard, USAF
Dr. Casey B. Mulligan ’87
Jason K. Nagel ’95
Edward Saloga
Marilyn J. Schnell
Thomas J. Streit, Sr. ’58
David J. Stumm ’91
Hon. Scott A. Wehrli
Kenneth S. Witkowski ’89
Annamarie York
Stephen C. Zimmer, Jr.
Rev. John Brahill, OSB ’67
This evening, we honor Fr. John Brahill, OSB ’67 for his 13 years as Abbot, as well as his leadership, service, and dedication to all entities of Marmion.
Thomas Michael Brahill grew up in Bensenville, the son of +Joseph and +Lucille Brahill, and younger brother of Michael ’64. After graduating in 1967 as a resident student at Marmion, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Louis University. He worked in private industry until entering Marmion Abbey in 1977. On August 6, 1978, he professed his vows as a Benedictine monk and took the name John. Br. John did his theological studies at St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana, and Sant’ Anselmo University in Rome. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 5, 1982.
In 1992, Fr. John became the Prior of Marmion’s mission Priory of San José in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. He served in that role for 17 years. Upon his return from Guatemala, he was the Novice and Junior Master of the Abbey, assisted with Abbey Farms, and was the associate director of development for the Abbey and Academy. Prior to his missionary years, Fr. John was the academic dean and an instructor of theology at Marmion Academy.
On June 25, 2010, Fr. John was elected the fifth abbot of Marmion Abbey, succeeding Abbot Vincent Bataille, OSB who served for 18 years. Abbot John’s Abbatial Mass & Blessing was celebrated by Bishop Thomas G. Doran, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford, on August 11, 2010.
Under his leadership, Marmion Academy achieved a record enrollment of 551 students for the Butterfield campus and completed a $7 million pipes, roofs, and boiler Capital Campaign. He also had a key role in the formation of all new monks who have entered the Abbey in the last 14 years.
Fr. John successfully led the organization through some extraordinary times, including the 2020 pandemic. He did this with class and grace, allowing his faith, compassion, and integrity to lead Marmion through historic challenges.
2010: Abbot John receives the Abbatial Blessing from Bishop Thomas G. Doran.
2018: Anthony Tinerella ’84 and Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67 with Campus Renewal Campaign Chairs, John Cordogan and John Diederich ’87, in front of Marmion’s original boilers (installed in 1959). New boilers were installed in 2022 as a part of that campaign.
Fr. John is always ready for a round of golf and enjoys leisure time at the abbey by watching the golf channel. As a lifelong Cubs fan, he savored the 2016 season and has persevered through the periods on either side of that.
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Nathan Acosta and Athziry Torres
Declan Anderson and Carmen Aguilera
Ryan Anderson and Johanna Gengler
Cameron Aristuk and Abby Cibulskis
Jonah Augustyn and Kaitlin Haddon
John Paul Bangs and Vivianna Ruby
Alfonso Barraza and Angelina Schuld
Daniel Barraza and Brisa Partida
Rory Bennett and Jaquelynn Mendez
John Bielat and Victoria Rivota
Nathan Brandon and Karyna Brol
William Briden and Dani Kieper
Jerry Camacho and Ellie Gengler
Jesse Carlos and Fiona Guzniczak
Connor Carlson and Tabitha Withers
Dylan Carney and Emilie Jack
Lucas Chung and Megan Holmes
Nicholas Cibulskis and Linda Li
Benjamin Clinard and Bella Williams
Luke Coffman and Ella Del Valle
Beckham Cournaya and Vivian Wyller
Logan Cromwell and Grace Fleming
John Curley and Cecilia Drudi
John Danz and Bella Sieben
Pierson Alexander Darling and Gabriella Komar
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Nicholas Denault and Paloma Lopez
Ethan Diamond and Sarah Wessels
Charles Donoghue and Lauren O’Connor
Christopher Eby and Lucille Jarot
Boyd Eggen and Abby Watermann
Clay Ellis-Escobar and Cecilia Rios
Sebastian Esquivel and Avanna Restaino
Anthony Gallo and Paloma Renteria
Luis Garcia and Olivia Groetken
Henry Garrison and Madelynn Carlson
Charles Gaugel and Gabriella Kackert
Robert Gramley and Ania Pytel
William Grauel and Tess Powers
Jackson Hapke and Kailey White
John Healy and Jillian Ferraro
Paul Hibbler and Kaitlyn Paulin
Dominic Howard and Julia Faith
Logan Hubble and Catie Bailey
Michael Kackert and Miranda Lanan
James Kennedy and Margaret Hirner
Christopher Kozlowski and Rachel Soto
Brendan Kunas and Chloe Ortega
Edward Kurtz and Sarah Jack
Jack Lesher and Taryn Lemezis
Gabriel Letizia and Abigail Jacobsen
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Samuel Leurck and Samantha Smith
Benjamin Levandoski and Madison Witte
Mactzil Lopez and Katie Iniguez
Kellen Luetgert and Sofia Rappette
Alexis Magaña and Erin Murray
Jack Matthews and Anna Keeler
Michael May and Olivia Kunio
Maxwell McCoy and Sarah DuVall
Jack-Wallace McKay and Madelyne Lee
Jonathan Moscinski and Kirsten Kirby
Kyle Muckerheide and Laney Runde
John Murray and Elizabeth Figueras
Jacob Nelson and Addison Convey
Joseph Nowicki and Lily George
Giancarlo Ortega and Emma Woodford
Noah Pacheco and Vianney Jimenez
Isaac Perez and Dani Pall
Donald Pigoni and Christina Ferraro
Mateo Ramirez and Emila Durma
Jack Regan and Alaina LaRue
Mason Reilly and Bella Klotz
Aidan Reynolds and Isabelle Koch
Charles Reynolds and Tes Ketterman
Ian Roskuszka and Natalie Sanchez
Maxwell Rowe and Lillian Feinberg
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Louis Ruggiero Shimkus and Audrie Schaubel
Matthew Sabotta and Reese Rissman
Brody Sartain and Quynh SedLacek
Nolan Sayasane and Emma Palmer
John Schatteman and Madyson Casiano
Nolan Scheel and Kylie Lucas
Jackson Sherman and Ava Friedewald
Aaron Sidman and Anna Kopcio
Tyler Siwicki and Julianna Williams
Tyler Sowers and Gabriella Hethcoat
Christian Stewart and Gilyan Shankle
Grayson Stewart and Elizabeth Wronski
Matthew Stewart and Grace Josupait
Samuel Stroup and Julia Tait
Evan Stumm and Megan Molenhouse
Jacob Sullivan and Bella Hazelhorst
Colin Tazelaar-Kruger and Maggie Smith
Brenden Thomas and Sydney LaPino
Joseph Trocchio and Kaitlyn Boeldt
Seth Vaghy and Mikayla Denton
Aiden Vega and Evelyn Sauer
Sanjay Vlk and Eleanor Rogowski
Joseph Walsh and Evelyn Lauer
Joseph Winkel and Grace Ward
Marmion welcomes ALL GUESTS to Salute to Youth and with gratitude and sincere appreciation acknowledges those who have purchased an Abbot Circle Table at this year’s gala.
Donald Brummel, III ’89 and Tammi Fisher
The John P. Calamos Foundation
John ’70 and Paula Cibulskis
Austin ’97 and Melissa Dempsey
Dukane Precast, Inc.
The Ferris and Smith Families
Fully Built
Dr. Patrick and Maureen Healy
John Koudounis
Diana Law and Robert Dore
Kenneth Nagel ’60
Brian ’93 & Kristin Stumm and David ’91 & Cindy Stumm
Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski
When you support the Hammes Campus Store, you support Marmion Academy’s mission.
Underwritten by Jerry and +Dorene Hammes ’49, proud recipients of the 2009 Salute to Youth Award. www.marmion.org/hammes
With gratitude and sincere appreciation Marmion acknowledges the generosity of those who have underwritten the 2024 Salute to Youth expenses.
$20,000
Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski
$20,000
The John P. Calamos Foundation
$10,000
Stephen and Kim Auchstetter
Fully Built
John Koudounis
In Honor of Salute Chair Couple
Kenneth ’89 and Regina Witkowski
$7,500
J. Reed ’56 and Ute O’Malley
Teqworks, The Sidman Family
Ryan ’92 and Emily Bohr Guard and Court of Honor Table (2)
LT GEN (Ret) Daniel ’74, USA and Joy Bolger Silver Sponsor
Dr. Robert ’67 and Margo Brenart Pearl Sponsor
Philip and Lynn Cali Guard and Court of Honor Table (2)
Angela Cantore Silver Sponsor
John, Jr. ’70 and Paula Cibulskis Silver Sponsor
John ’87 and Joanne Diederich Cadet Color Guard
Fitzgerald Electrical Contracting, Inc. Silver Sponsor
Graham ’11 and Ally Glasgow Silver Sponsor
Drs. Steven and Michele Glasgow
Silver Sponsor
Dr. Thomas ’65 and Trudy Huberty Dinner Wine
Dr. Stephen and Alexandra Juriga Guard and Court of Honor Table (2)
Thomas, Sr. ’69 and Susan Kilian Printed Invitations
$2,000-$7,499
Dr. Kevin and Carole King Live Music/Band
Brian ’83 and Ann Konen Printed Invitations
Rick Law, Excellent Retirement, Inc. (ERI) Silver Sponsor
Lo Destro Construction Company Printed Invitations
Northern Trust Silver Sponsor
SMC Electrical Corporation Live Music/Band
Dr. Christine Sobek and Dr. Paul Anderson Guard and Court of Honor Table (2)
Adriana Streicher Silver Sponsor
David, Jr. ’91 and Cindy Stumm Guard and Court of Honor Table (2)
Dr. Brian and Lisa Tonner Silver Sponsor
Wight & Company Silver Sponsor
Wintrust Commercial Banking Silver Sponsor
David and Annamarie York Silver Sponsor
James and Ann Adams (Brian ’08)
Cocktail Reception
Cannonball Mechanical - Paul Buddy
Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Cocktail Reception
Daleiden Mortuary Audio and Lighting
Dalton & Herlehy, P.C. Guard and Court of Honor Table
Dr. Nicholas ’55 and Carolyn Gordon Bronze Sponsor
David ’91 and Rita Hankes Guard and Court of Honor Table
L. Wayne ’87 and Stefanie Hoover
Digital Recording
Darryl and Donna Hymel Floral Arrangements
Jim and Ann Kennedy
Bronze Sponsor
COL (Ret) Gary and MAJ (Ret) Grace Leonard, USAF
Bronze Sponsor
Thomas and Elaine Mulligan
Bronze Sponsor
$1,000-$1,999
Robert Parenti Cocktail Reception
Tim ’66 and Kathleen Reuland Bronze Sponsor
Philip and Marilyn Schnell Guard and Court of Honor Table
Servant Financial, LTD Orchestra/Presentation Music
Jerry and Nancy Sidman Floral Arrangements
Thomas, Sr. ’58 and Sharon Streit Bronze Sponsor
Dr. James and Sally Studlo Donor Advised Fund of the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Bronze Sponsor
Stephen, Jr. and Dr. Jacqueline Zimmer Guard and Court of Honor Table
Scott and Charity Ahlgrim
Monk/Faculty Sponsor (2)
Chuck and Linda Anderson
Pearl Sponsor
Drs. Robert ’75 and Sophia Barnes
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Belgio’s Catering Hors d’Oeuvre Trays
Bicknell Dental Care, Ltd.
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Phil and Lynn Cali Pearl Sponsor
Michael ’84 and Karen Chapski
Trumpeter Sponsor
Fred and Leona Conforti Pearl Sponsor
Dr. Douglas and Julie Conroy Pearl Sponsor
Jack Dzierzanowski ’19
Pearl Sponsor
Nicholas and Katrina Dzierzanowski, In Honor of Jack ’19 and Robbie ’20
Pearl Sponsor
up to $999
Doug and Denise Friedman
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Bahram and Patrice Ghaderi, St. Charles Plastic Surgery
Trumpeter Sponsor
Drs. Steven and Michele Glasgow Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Marc and Kathleen Hausmann Court of Honor Flowers
John and Pat Heneghan Pearl Sponsor
Scott Jaffe Pearl Sponsor
Manny and Anita Juarez Pearl Sponsor
Robert and Mary Kacprowicz
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Jon R. Kallman ’67
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Paul and Pamela Kunas Guard of Honor Boutonnieres
Drs. Daniel ’80 and Mary Kay McGehee Guard of Honor Boutonnieres
Dr. Casey ’87 and Julia Mulligan
Pearl Sponsors
Jason ’95 and Jenny Nagel Hors d’Oeuvre Trays
James Nymark ’73
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Mary Powers Pearl Sponsor
Anthony, Jr. ’63 and Bonnie Rukas
Pearl Sponsor
Edward and Susan Saloga Pearl Sponsor
Ricardo and Rosalinda Saucedo Guard of Honor Boutonnieres
Valley Industrial Association
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Robert, III and Rachelle Whitacre
Monk/Faculty Sponsor
Timothy ’79 and Susan Wulff
Monk/Faculty Sponsor (2)
