Tolle Lege Winter 2024

ST. RITA OF CASCIA HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE

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WELCOME, CLASS OF 2028!

Learn more about how we welcomed our largest class in five years and how we are preparing for the Class of 2029 on PAGE 4.

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Table of Contents

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A Message from the President

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Admissions Preparing for the Entrance Exam Refer a Mustang Academics at St. Rita

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Refer a Mustang Notable News in the Classroom Welcome New Faculty & Staff

10 Mustang Athletics Fall Sports Wrap-Up 12 Facilities & Campus Upgrades Air Conditioning in the Classrooms Doyle Stadium Upgrades New St. Rita Statue Gifted to Campus 16 Institutional Advancement Letter from Director Alumni News Honor Roll of Donors 27 Leadership & Mission

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Dear St. Rita Family: St. Rita of Cascia High School offers young men a unique opportunity and educational experience based in the tradition of the Order of St. Augustine and its core values of Truth, Unity, and Love.

We are pleased to share in the following pages of this magazine the exciting news regarding the growth and success we have experienced as a school since the last edition of Tolle Lege.

As we continue this academic year, I’d like to share with you the message and vision that our faculty and staff have united behind. This same message is shared with our prospective families.

WE BELIEVE

in educating the whole person. in gaining knowledge by uniting the efforts of the heart and the mind. in searching the mind for God, who is Truth and Love. in a journey of discovering truth through self-knowledge. in interaction and sharing to create a community of friends and brothers.

At St. Rita of Cascia High School students will be offered an individualized experience with many opportunities to learn and grow.

OUR YOUNG MEN

will be known — he will not get lost in the crowd or disappear in a corner. will be valued — he will be fully supported in his distinctive journey. will be understood — he will be encouraged on his path of discovery and expression.

This reality is made possible through the generous support from alumni and friends like you. I invite you to visit campus for a tour, or attend an upcoming game or event to see our students experience in action. The campus is a home away from home for the entire St. Rita Family.

Thank you for your loyal support.

May the powerful intercession of St. Rita of Cascia continue to be a positive driving force in your lives and families.

Sincerely,

Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D. President

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St. Rita Admissions

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n the heels of welcoming the Class of 2028 — the largest class of Ritamen in five years — our Admissions Team has been busy preparing for the Entrance Exam and welcoming another class of Ritamen with the Class of 2029. Here is a glimpse at what the team has been up to!

SHADOW DAYS Since the beginning of 2024, prospective students have had over 530 shadow experiences — with 212 7th grade shadows in the spring and an anticipated 320 8th graders this fall.

On Shadow Days, not only do students experience a day in the life of a Ritaman, but also receive a tour of our campus, meet faculty and staff members who moderate extracurriculars, as well as complete a “Ritaman Experience Card” with the following tasks: – Find the fight song – Take a selfie with a teacher – Find the Augustinian Values of Truth, Unity, and Love around campus – Play rock, paper, scissors with St. Rita students as a way to connect with more Ritamen SCHOOL FAIRS & SCHOOL VISITS The St. Rita Admissions Department participated in 34 Catholic or public-school fairs, meeting hundreds of prospective St. Rita families. We also visited 40 Catholic grammar schools to speak to 8th grade boys about the advantages of St. Rita and a single gender high school education.

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OPEN HOUSE Open House took place on Sunday, October 13.

Over 100 families received tours by our Student Ambassadors Club. Future Ritamen and their families had the opportunity to tour the school, explore our 35+ student organizations, meet our student athletes, learn more about our curriculum, and so much more.

NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGS This year, families and restaurants opened their doors to us for a more intimate setting for future St. Rita families to learn more about all that we have to offer. Thank you to the families and businesses that hosted us for the following parishes: Christ the King, St. Barnabas, St. Christina, St. Cajetan, St. John Fisher, Bridgeport Catholic Academy, St. Jerome, and St. Gabriel.

Thank you to all of the future Ritamen and their families who joined us at any of these events — in addition to our Mom’s Night Out, Escape Room, Andrew Smialek Awards, and Fr. Tom’s Retreats in the Shrine Chapel. We hope to see you on Saturday, December 7. Register today!

Entrance Exam Registration Nov. 11

Entrance Exam Registration

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Celebrate St. Rita

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Submit Test Accomodations

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Class of 2029 Extrance Exam

Learn more about registering the 8th grade boy in your life to take the test and become a Ritaman.

Scan the QR code below:

CONTACT US Mr. Bill Heaney ’05 Director of Admissions Assistant Baseball Coach bheaney@stritahs.com x6613

Mr. Ross Burt Admissions Coordinator Head Basketball Coach rburt@stritahs.com x6616

Do you know a student who would thrive at St. Rita?

Refer a Mustang!

We count on recommendations from those who know prospective students best. Tell us about that standout student you know today!

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Mr. Ryan Klinger ’03 Admissions Coordinator Head Wrestling Coach rklinger@stritahs.com

Introduce them to the St. Rita academics that push them to be Ritamen through Truth, Unity, and Love.

Open doors to athletics, clubs, and activities providing hands-on, real-world experiences.

Help them experience St. Rita traditions, spirit, and service initiatives.

Connect them with our administration, faculty, and staff, who become mentors and friends.

Scan the QR code below to refer an 8th grade boy to St. Rita High School! We will reach out to him.

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Mr. Tony Munzing ’16 Admissions Coordinator Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Assistant Big Brothers Coordinator tmunzing@stritahs.com x6655

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Academics THREE RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Each year, every student is provided an academic plan tailored to his needs He is placed in courses from our three programs of study. They are: Augustinian Academy • Rapid pace • Serves gifted and motivated students • Opportunities for accelerated coursework • Courses include College Board approved Advanced Placement (AP) classes in most subject areas, Dual Credit Courses, and Honors Courses in nearly every academic department

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Our diversified curriculum ensures that each Ritaman is challenged – and supported – as an individual. Students are placed into classes based on their academic strengths and may take a combination of Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Honors, College Prep, and Foundational level courses in any given semester or year.

–Mr. Josh Blaszak ’02 Principal

Mendel Academic Program • Accelerated pace • Rigorous college preparatory program for dedicated students • Provides students with core skills and essential tools for success at the college level

Fr. Green, O.S.A. Resource and Academic Support Program • Moderate pace • Customized learning resource program designed to meet the needs of students with and without documented learning differences who demonstrate the potential to succeed in a college prep program • Opportunity for students to receive individual attention, tutoring, mentoring, and help with studying • Additional support may include classroom and testing accomodations • May be eligible for Mustang Academic Program (MAP) • Accomodations based on each student’s IEP or 504 Plan

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College Prep Ritamen get a head start through Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit Courses.

Dual Credit Courses St. Rita is proud to offer a selection of dual credit courses with partner universities — Benedictine University, Dominican University, Grand Canyon University, and Saint Xavier University — allowing Ritamen to take college courses while in high school. This unique opportunity allows students to earn both high school and college credit.

Most of these courses are taught by St. Rita faculty members who hold a Master’s Degree in their subject area and serve as adjunct professors for their partner universities. The faculty members provide rigorous instruction aligned with the universities’ course standards and learning objectives. The college credit hours students earn are transferable to most universities.

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Advanced Placement Program The Advanced Placement (AP) program plays an integral role in the curriculum of St. Rita High School. As a college preparatory school, St. Rita offers AP courses as its highest and most challenging academic experience. These are truly college-level courses, and as a result, many colleges and universities offer placement or credit based on students’ scores on the AP exams.

St. Rita recognizes the advanced nature of these courses with a weighted GPA calculation.

St. Rita currently offers the following AP courses: Biology Calculus AB Chemistry Computer Science Principles English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition European History Human Geography Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art Drawing, 2D Art and 3D Art United States Government and Politics United States History World History

LEARN MORE Scan the QR Code to learn more about our academic programs, support for diverse learners, AP Courses, Dual Credit Courses, or to view the Curriculum Guide.

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St. Rita School News — Notable News

National Honor Society Induction Earlier in the semester, we inducted 32 Ritamen as the newest members of the Class of 2025 into the National Honor Society! Congratulations to these Ritamen who have worked hard in achieving this outstanding recognition!

Homecoming Week 2024 Our St. Rita Family celebrated Homecoming 2024: Wild Western with events including our Pep Rally and Homecoming Dance! Special thanks to the members of Student Government, Mr. Dan Bowers (Director of Student Activities) and Ms. Katie Hackett (Assistant Director of Student Activities) for putting together a great week of activities for our school community!

Sophomore Retreat Our Campus Ministry Team hosted our Sophomore Retreat for the Class of 2027! The goal of this retreat was to have our sophomores be honest, open, and learn about themselves and to be supportive of others in understanding who they are and not who they feel like they need to be.

STEM Olympics Mrs. Viz’s Chemistry classes competed in the STEM Olympics! Throughout the week, our Ritamen participated in a Boat Float G.O.A.T. to see which team can float the most pennies in a boat made of aluminum foil, a Tallest Tower Tournament to see which team can build the tallest tower from 12 sheets of paper and 2 feet of tape, and a Rubber Band Rodeo to see which team can come closest to hitting a target by shooting a rubber band.

World Religions Sikhism Lesson Mr. Conlon’s senior World Religions classes had the opportunity to learn about the Sikh tradition from guest speaker, Mr. Sarav Singh. He taught students about the major teachings and beliefs of the 500-year-old religion of Sikhism. During each session, Mr. Singh demonstrated how to correctly put on a turban and explained the reasons why Sikhs choose to wear it.

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Hispanic Heritage Month In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Spanish classes and Spanish Club put together an exciting variety of engaging and informative activities to immerse our St. Rita Family in the cultural heritage of Spanish-speaking countries.

Freshmen Tie Ceremony The Class of 2028 took a major leap as Ritamen as our Big Brothers bestowed them with their chapel ties at our Freshmen Tie Ceremony! This tradition represents a sense of belonging, symbolizing the unity and camaraderie of our chapel attire.

Step Up For Life 5K Walk Members of our Respect Life Club and their families participated in the Step Up for Life 5K Walk to raise money for The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland. Shout out to sophomores Peter Guzman, Jayden Khong, and moderator, Mrs. Diadra Viz for supporting a great cause!

Freshmen Student Government Officers Congratulations to our new Freshmen Student Government representatives: Cullum Antonsen, TJ Burgos, Nick Connolly, Emmett McMullin, Santino Pociask, and Niko Velazquez.

WELCOME NEW FACULTY AND STAFF This year, we’ve welcome new members of faculty and staff to the St. Rita team.

Join us in welcoming them to the St. Rita Family!

Claire Cahill Marketing Manager FACULTY LEARNING TO ENHANCE ACT READINESS This year, Silver Lining Learning is guiding our faculty through a year-long professional development program aimed at boosting student success. The focus is on enhancing ACT performance and embedding effective teaching strategies into everyday classroom practices. At St. Rita, we’re dedicated to ensuring our educators are equipped to support college and career readiness, preparing students for bright futures ahead!

UNIFIED TEAM TAKES HOME THE GOLD IN BOWLING Congratulations to our Special Olympics Unified Bowling Team as they placed 1st in the citywide bowling tournament advancing to the State Bowling Tournament! Our Ritamen teamed up with Southside Occupational Academy and took home the gold medal!

FR. TOM MCCARTHY & CAMPUS MINISTRY HOST NEARLY 1,000 CATHOLIC GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS FALL This Fall, Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ’83, and St. Rita Campus Ministry — along with the help of our Ritamen — have been hosting 7th and 8th grade retreats, welcoming nearly 1,000 students from 16 Catholic grammar schools from across the Chicagoland area for a day of reflection and spiritual growth.

Thank you to the following grammar schools for joining us in making this retreat a memorable experience: St. Nicholas of Tolentine, St. George, St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. John Fisher, St. Damian, St. Walter- St. Benedict, St. Francis Xavier, St. Bede, Queen of the Universe, St. Gall, Christ the King, St. Daniel the Prophet, St. Gabriel Bridgeport Catholic Academy, St. Barnabas, St. Gerald, Sts. Bruno & Richard, and Queen of Martyrs.

Patrick Cahill ’20 Mustang Academic Program (MAP) Teacher Elizabeth Fitzpatrick School Nurse & Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students Tim Forberg Physical Education Teacher Student Athletic Academic Support Coordinator Kelly Gilbride-Loris Latin Teacher Christopher Habrelewicz Band Director Mike Hardesty Assistant Athletic Director Ryan Klinger ’03 Admissions Coordinator Dave McGovern Science Teacher Noah Tobias ’19 Health Teacher Aidan Sweeney ’16 Stationary Engineer

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GOLF The Golf team started the season with the largest number to try out in years for both JV and Varsity with 28 Ritamen. The team defeated Br. Rice 156-163 and defeated Mt. Carmel 152-167. They finished 2nd place in the St. Patrick’s Invitational with three scorers in the top 15 (Joe Tracy ‘26, Aidan Ewald ‘26, and Braden Miles ‘27).

The Mustangs also won Regionals at Old Oak Country Club on October 2. Marty McMullin ‘25, Richie Glenke ‘25, and Joe Tracy ‘26, Joe Macis ‘26, Nick Quaid ‘26, and Aidan Ewald ‘26 were our participants.

Richie Glenke ‘25 was the individual regional champion with a score of 76. In Sectionals, Mustang golfers finished 10th place, but had an overall team score of 320. Nick Quaid ‘26 was short one shot to move on to State, having a final score of 76. Coach Pete Godfrey foresees success in the coming seasons of the program with 12 Juniors that will stay on Varsity, along with talented Freshmen that will be moved up to the JV roster. Thanks to our seniors for their commitment and hard work to the St. Rita Golf program.

ALL-CONFERENCE: Richie Glenke ’25 SOCCER The 2024 soccer season came to an end with a first-round playoff loss to Tinley Park. The Mustang soccer program now consists of two levels for the first time in years. Rory Minogue ’25 — who was named by the Chicago Tribune’s Southland as one of “25 Players to Watch” — led the team with seven goals this season. Best of luck to seniors Oscar Salgado ‘25, Rory Minogue ‘25, Ciro Pro ‘25, and Francisco Juarez ‘25.

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The program is growing and headed in the right direction as there is a lot to be excited about as we enter the offseason. Congrats to our Mustangs who received All-Conference Honors: ALL-CONFERENCE: Francisco Juarez ’25 (Captain/CB) Rory Minogue ’25 (Captain/CF) CROSS COUNTRY This fall, Cross Country returned to St. Rita Athletics for student athletes to join. St. Rita hired long-time running coach Joe Gregory to lead the program. Coach Fr. Stephen Isley, O.S.A. as well as Jordan Davis ’11 and Geoyia Nightengale helped Coach Gregory with the program this fall. Ten Ritamen joined the team and competed at a high level in all their invitationals this season.

Andrew Stodolny ‘27 qualified for sectionals in the program’s first year back. The future is bright for the crosscountry team, as it wraps up its first year back as an official program.

TENNIS Tennis is making a comeback at St. Rita! Assistant Athletic Director, Mike Hardesty, is helping build the program for the 2025 season. This fall, the Tennis Club has been practicing at Crescent Park every Wednesday. Coach Hardesty is looking forward to the future for Tennis and is excited for it to get back in the Athletic program!

FOOTBALL In his second year at the helm of the St. Rita program Head Coach Martin Hopkins ‘09 led the Mustangs to a 7-2 regular season record and a share of Chicago Catholic League Green Title. The Mustangs have seven first team All-CCL selections, including twoway star Justin Buckner ’25, who earned the Tony Lawless Most Valuable Player Award and quarterback Steven Armbruster ’26 who set the school’s single season passing touchdown record. The program success didn’t stop at the varsity level, as both the sophomore and freshman teams earned CCL titles as well. Additionally, St. Rita was selected by the IHSA as one of the Top 50 IHSA Football Programs of AllTime in celebration of the 50th Edition of the IHSA State Playoff Series.

Congrats to our Mustangs who received AllConference Honors: CCL-ESCC LAWLESS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Justin Buckner ’25 (LB/RB) First Team ALL CCL-ESCC Nick Herman ’25 (RB) Cormac Lacy ’25 (DL/TE) Justin Buckner ’25 (LB/RB) James Kingsbury ’25 (LB) Joe Katalinic ’25 (OL/DL) Steven Armbruster ’26 (QB) Walter Jones ’26 (WR/DB)

HONORING FOOTBALL COACHING LEGENDS The Quinn and Schaller families joined us in honoring St. Rita Football coaching legends Jack Quinn (HON.) and Gene Schaller (HON.) with the unveiling of our memorial bench out at Doyle Stadium. Coach Quinn’s and Coach Schaller’s legacy will live on as their memory will continue to leave an impact on our St. Rita Family!

CELEBRATING COACH JAY STANDRING We had the honor of celebrating legendary St. Rita coach and proud Leo Catholic High School alum, Jay Standring ’66! We thank Coach Standring for his remarkable contributions to both St. Rita and Leo! His legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes.

FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT St. Rita Football teamed up with St. Patrick’s Football Team to create a t-shirt in honor of our First Responders Night! All proceeds were donated to the 100 Club of Illinois, which supports first responders and their families throughout Illinois. Thank you to all of our first responders for all that you do each and every day and a special thanks to all of our first responder alumni, including Carlos Yanez Jr. ’00 and Danny Golden ’09 who joined us for this presentation.

Honorable Mention All CCL-ESCC Matt Grzyb ’25 (K/P) Joe Levy ’26 (FB) Langston Smith ’26 (DB/WR) James Franklin ’26 (DB) Owen Lynch ’26 (LB) Donovan Evans ’27 (WR)

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St. Rita Facilities & Campus Upgrades

100% OF CLASSROOMS NOW AIR-CONDITIONED IN FACILITIES COOLING PROJECT

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n August, St. Rita High School announced that its sprawling 37-acre campus now features completely air-conditioned classrooms.

The $1 million project began last spring and concluded on Thursday, August 15 in time for Freshmen Orientation — the largest incoming class of students in five years.

“We take pride in providing an Augustinian education for our students; and this upgrade to our beautiful campus will ensure our Ritamen can make the most of it,” President Deacon John Donahue shared. “As a growing institution, it is our top priority to ensure our classrooms are an effective learning environment for our students.”

On the heels of this major cooling upgrade, St. Rita administration is also in the process of developing a strategic plan, which includes a master facility plan.

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“We have so much momentum at a critical time for St. Rita High School,” Deacon John Donahue stated. “This was a large undertaking for our facilities team. Accomplishing this for our students and faculty while we are planning for our bright future has us all feeling excited about more positive changes to come.”

St. Rita, originally located at 63rd Street & Claremont Avenue, moved to the campus on 77th Street & Western Avenue in 1990 and took over the Quigley South building which was constructed in 1961 for Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary.

“It has always been a goal of ours to get these rooms air conditioned, and it feels particularly great to reach this goal as we celebrate 35 years on this campus,” Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ‘83, Director of Community Relations shared. “Now the whole building is cooled.”

DOYLE STADIUM UPGRADE: SCOREBOARD INSTALLED

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his summer, Doyle Stadium saw the first stage of a multi-year renovation plan complete with the installation of a new scoreboard for Pat Cronin Field, located in the William T. Doyle ’41 Stadium.

As the life of the previous scoreboard began to wind down, the decision was made to move forward with a new one before the start of the the 2024-25 academic year and athletic seasons.

The project is being led by Head Football Coach Martin Hopkins ‘09 and will benefit Mustang football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse for seasons to come.

“We really saw this as an opportunity to lay the foundation for the future of Doyle Stadium,” Hopkins ’09 explained. “So many of our alumni played with the other scoreboard, myself included, and while I am sad to lose the memories, I know the future capabilities will really benefit our current Mustangs and generations to come.”

The previous scoreboard, generously donated by Hall of Famer Denney Lucas’ 66, was installed in 2006. It was the second scoreboard since the St. Rita High School campus moved from 63th & Claremont to it’s current location on Western.

The next phase of stadium upgrades will culminate in the Strategic Plan’s Master Facilities Plan, which is being developed currently and will be rolled out with the help of Hopkins, who is also the Director of Strategic Development, in the near future. .

The stadium, which is named in honor the late William T. Doyle ‘41 — St. Rita Hall of Fame Inductee (1990), Crest of St, Augustine Awardee (2013), and major donor — will undergo a full upgrade including a new video screen for the scoreboard, new turf, and a new press box, among other exciting additions to be announced in the coming months.

“The future is bright for Mustang Athletics,” Athletic Director AJ Avery ’12 said. “It’s an exciting time for not only our student athletes but also the dedicated coaches and staff who bring this stadium to life game after game, season after season.

More news will be announced in 2025.

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HONORING ST. RITA OF CASCIA: A NEW STATUE GIFTED TO OUR SHRINE CHAPEL

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n Thursday, October 3, a new St. Rita of Cascia statue was blessed and dedicated on the North side of the St. Rita Shrine Chapel located on 77th Street and South Western Avenue.

Generously donated by Dr. Gene and Sistie McEnery — parents of St. Rita High School Board of Director Chairperson Clare Napleton (HON) and grandparents of alumni Marty Napleton ’13, Frank Napleton ’18, Luke Napleton ’20 — the statue of the school’s and Chapel’s patroness now sits by the entry doors to the St. Rita Shrine Chapel.

“We were at the Shrine Chapel and my parents wanted to see the statue out on 77th Street when we realized that it wasn’t her there – it was St. Nicholas of Tolentine,” Napleton shared. “My parents are huge supporters of Catholic education and decided they wanted to contribute to this project and really made it happen.”

The statue, which was created with marble from Carrara, Italy, depicts St. Rita in her traditional Augustinian black habit while holding a crucifix and roses. The

piece also shows a stigmata on her forehead, a wound that appeared on St. Rita later in life and remained until her death in 1457.

“A statue is a way to visualize the actual person St. Rita — by seeing this statue, we can enter into her extraordinary life story,” Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ‘83 shared. “I can’t think of a more beautiful way of welcoming the tens of thousands of people who come to the Shrine to worship and praise God each year. She will be there to greet them wherever they are at in life — if they are attending our monthly Novenas, or celebrating sacraments like weddings and baptisms, or experiencing moments of incredible grief at funerals of members of the St. Rita family as well as fallen first responders of the Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Police Department. We are so grateful of the beautiful generosity of the McEnery’s.”

The Shrine Chapel, which is home to a first-class St. Rita relic, hosts biweekly all school masses where Ritamen also take part in the liturgy. The space is also open to students every Tuesday morning

for weekly Eucharistic Adoration for those seeking sacred silence.

“The Shine Chapel plays an integral role in the world-class Augustinian education offered at St. Rita,” President Deacon John Donahue J.D., Ed.D. said. “The McEnery’s contribution of this statue serves as another present reminder of all that we do here in St. Rita’s name.”

The dedication ceremony was presided over by Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A., Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., and Deacon John Donahue, and attended by the McEnery and Napleton families, as well as Novena attendees and St. Rita students.

The general public can view the new statue at the Novena Masses, which takes place the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM, in the Shrine Chapel.

Confessions are available at 6:00 PM. For more information, visit stritashrinechicago.com.

THANK YOU to the McEnery Family for this meaningful contribution to our school community and campus.

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Upcoming Alumni Events Giving Tuesday December 3, 2024 December Ritamen Luncheon* December 11, 2024 / 12 p.m.

St. Rita High School, McCarthy Center Winterfest January 18, 2025 St. Rita High School 36th Annual Caritas Gala Valentine Dinner Dance February 1, 2025 / 6 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago March Ritamen Luncheon* March 12, 2025 / 12 p.m.

St. Rita High School, McCarthy Center St. Rita Night at the United Center Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors February 28, 2025 United Center 87th Annual Alumni Banquet & Hall of Fame Dinner May 2, 2025 / 12 p.m.

Silver Lake Country Club May Ritamen Luncheon* May 14, 2025 / 12 p.m.

St. Rita High School, McCarthy Center St. Rita Feast Day of Giving May 22, 2025 *Ritamen Luncheon open to alumni who graduated in 1984 or prior.

Learn more about upcoming alumni events by scanning the QR code.

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Dear Alumni & Friends: Winter and the Holiday Season is upon us and there is a palpable feeling of positivity and growth at St. Rita as we look forward to the second semester of the school year and continue to live out our core values of Truth, Unity, and Love.

This year, we’ve experienced a 12% increase in enrollment — a major driver of the momentum we are experiencing. Faculty, staff, administration, parents, and students all are enjoying St. Rita’s current success and optimism for an even brighter future, as we are projecting another double-digit increase in enrollment for the Class of 2029.

Enrollment isn’t the only area where we’ve experienced growth. Last fiscal year, ending June 30, 2024, we raised over $3,000,000, through the generosity of alumni, benefactors, and friends. This is a remarkable uptick in gifts from the previous fiscal year — helping us fill the budget gap created by the increased cost of educating our students vs. maintaining our competitive tuition price.

In the classroom, we have expanded our innovative college-prep offerings, including an electrical program and increased dual-credit academic options thanks to partnerships with Saint Xavier University, Dominican University, Benedictine University, and Grand Canyon University.

We continue to upgrade infrastructure and improve the facilities, including completing Phase I of a new Doyle Stadium scoreboard, state-of-the-art air conditioning for all classrooms, and adding a brand-new marble St. Rita of Cascia statue at the entrance of the St. Rita Shrine Chapel.

While we are advancing our strength as an institution, our work is never done. To plan the next five years, our President, Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D. and the board of directors have formed a committee that is currently finalizing a strategic plan. From that plan a master facilities plan will emerge. Please stay tuned for exciting details.

To shift gears, please note that St. Rita’s biggest fundraiser, the 36th Annual Caritas Gala, will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton. All are welcome at this event. Single tickets or table reservations will be available at stritahs.com. Please contact me if you have any questions. My phone number is (773) 925-6600 x6619, and my email is mswanson@stritahs.com.

Over the next several pages, you will find our Honor Roll of Donors. The generous support of these individuals, foundations and corporations enable St. Rita to operate as a best-value Augustinian Catholic Institution for young men.

Thank you to all for your steadfast support of the greatest Catholic School for young men on the Southside of Chicago.

St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!

Best regards,

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St. Rita Alumni News ALUMNI TEAMS HONORED BY FOOTBALL In collaboration with our Athletics Department and Football Program, we recognized the following Mustang athletic teams as they celebrated milestone anniversaries. Congratulations, Ritamen!

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION ALUMNI INSPIRE RITAMEN This month the St. Rita football team was fortunate enough to hear from two Super Bowl champion alumni, Pat O’Connor ‘12 and Kevin Carberry ‘01. Pat is currently a defensive end for the Detroit Lions and won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kevin is currently the offensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won Super Bowl LVI with the LA Rams as their offensive line coach.

2019 Football State Runner-Ups (5 years)

2009 Prep Bowl Champions (15 years)

2004 State Champion Wrestlers (20 years) BAND ALUMNI NIGHT On Friday, October 25, we welcomed back our Band alumni and guests for Band Alumni Night, where they performed live alongside our current Band during our varsity football game. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

NICK LOMAGLIO ‘04 RANKED IN FORBES TOP NEXT-GEN ADVISORS RANKINGS Nick LoMaglio ‘04, Founder and Lead Instructor of the Advice Beyond the Classroom (ABC) program, has been ranked #4 in Illinois (Chicago) and #64 Nationally in Forbes Top Next-Gen Advisors Rankings. Nick is currently one of the youngest Vice Presidents in Wealth Management at a global financial services firm. Nick says “dedicated mentors and internships are two of the most important factors in professional success.” Realizing that much success was built on the shoulders of generations before him, Nick used that as his inspiration to create Advice Beyond the Classroom in 2013.

ABC is an extracurricular program that teaches Ritamen the soft skills that lay a foundation for career exploration and future professional success.

Founded over 12 years ago by Nick, ABC’s

St. Rita Alumni News curriculum helps students to develop their public speaking skills, practice the art of communication, learn how to build a personal brand, and create relationships with mentors that allow them to explore careers. Open to students from freshman to senior year, many students participate in the program over multiple years. Returning students are eligible to serve in leadership positions as well as peer mentors.

PATRICK MULLINS NAMED HONORARY ALUMNUS It is with great pride that we share that on Saturday, August 24, Coach John Nee ‘93 presented Patrick Mullins with a St. Rita High School diploma, making him our newest Honorary Alumnus!

grandpa, his many cousins, and friends. He continues supporting the Mustangs today by attending his brother Matthew’s baseball, basketball, and football games.

We congratulate Patrick on this outstanding achievement and we are so happy to have him be a part of our St. Rita Family!

As a new alumnus, Patrick joins a long line of St. Rita alumni. His father, PJ, is a 1989 graduate and his mother Mary (Booie) is the daughter of legendary St. Rita Football Coach Gene Schaller (HON). Patrick’s uncles attended St. Rita including Steve Schaller ’83, Mike Schaller ’85, Dan Schaller ’91, and Tony Zapata ’06.

Patrick’s brother Matthew is also a sophomore at St. Rita. Patrick has been attending St. Rita Football games since a very young age, cheering on his

1. Robert Patrick (left) and Evelyn Rose (right), son and daughter of Pat ’03 and Jenny Pardo. Baptized

by Fr. Tom McCarthy.

3. Brooks Franklin Joseph Maldonado, son of Mat and Bianca Maldonado. Baptized by Fr. Tom McCarthy.

2. Nora Hughes, daughter of Connor ‘12 and Kaitlin Hughes with daughter Maeve. Baptized by SR President Deacon John Donahue.

4. Mark Ehmig, son of Neil ‘11 and Veronica Ehmig with son Neil Jr. baptized by President Deacon John Donahue.

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5. Wade Thomas Weyer II, son of Wade ’05 and Jackie Weyer, baptized by Fr. Tom McCarthy.

6. Luke Anthony Ahern, Jr., son of Luke ’00 and Dania Ahern baptized by Fr. Tom McCarthy.

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St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors

St. Rita of Cascia High School is honored to recognize donors who have contributed in fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). The generosity of these makes possible the world-class, Augustinian education provided by St. Rita High School to the young men of the Chicagoland area.

Class of 1937 - $60 Edward McNichols Class of 1941 - $560,000 Bruno & Margaret Jonikas ❶ Class of 1943 - $250 Ed Ranahan Class of 1945 - $1,000 Ron & Linda Krause ❸ Class of 1946 - $11,080 George & Marilyn Essenberg Ed & Sally Frick ❸ Ed & Marylin Hogan ❷ Norbert & Eugenia Wierzbicki Class of 1947 - $700 Benjamin & Wilma Reilly ❹ Class of 1948 - $210 John & Arlene Swedberg Russell Volz Class of 1949 - $3,440 Ray & Patricia Epich Bernard & Mary Therese Hester Robert & Genevieve Johnson Francis Pruzina Walter Zaremba ❸ Class of 1950 - $1,660 Harold & Dolores Brehm Jim & Eileen Connellan Bob & Betty Conroy John & Sara Gordon Ed & Virginia Johnson Al Klein Dick & Ann Kuebrich Joe & JoAnn Putz Robert Reid Ben Rinaldi Al & Jeanne Scherner Fred & Lorraine Targosz Class of 1951 - $1,690 John & Peggy Doyle Joe & Frances Eraci Edward & Dolores Franz Rich & Phyllis Gornick George & Alice Kalafut ❸ Robert & Csilla Mattick Frank & Dolores Mocny Class of 1952 - $2,075 Ray Brach Dan & Margaret Curley Jim & Ann Delaney ❹ Robert Fassl 20 | TOLLE LEGE

Class of 1952 (cont.)

Bob & Therese Harmening Bob & Barbara Kernagis Ron & Rose Leahy Walt & Arlene Mikol Richard & Sally Poppish Robert Prieve Tom Rowland Bill Schmitz John & Rita Sokachitch Class of 1953 - $5,235 Steve & Arlene Culen ❸ Bob Gallagher Jim & Margaret Griffin Tim & Mary Lou Kavanaugh Frank & Rosemary Kerrigan ❸ Norb & Maryann Kosinski Bob Miskovic Ed & Betty Rosenberger Dick & Kaye Ruddy John Spina James & Marcia Trevor Robert & AnneMarie Tunney Chuck Welch ❸ Class of 1954 - $11,920 Pierre & Arlene Adams Tom & Gail Baryl Jack & Marcia Baumgarten Vince & Frances Beatty Walt & Anna Marie Bruen ❸ Ed & Carol Conroy ❸ Don & Dorothy Doubek Al & Judith Dressel Jim Fitzgerald Joe Gergits John Hayes John & Barbara Kalupski Marty Knippen Steve Korcheck Dick & Georgene Kress John & Jeanne Sattler Jake Schmitz Dennis Suder ❸ Karl & Margaret Walter Ted Zayner Class of 1955 - $3,610 Frank Benda ❹ John & Geri Campbell Tom & Ruth Curran Bob Czelusniak Raymond & Regina Darda Camillo & Donna DeNello Luke Dwyer Tom & Tomiko Finley Joe & Loretta Gurgone Ed & Barbara Kalinski Bob Kopecky ❹ Tom & Adrienne Kwiatkowski John & Agnes Leahy Tom & Diana Maslow Frank Milos Andrew Moran John & Donna Nemsick Jim & Donna Perisin

DONOR GIVING LEVELS ❶ President’ s Club Platinum ❷ President’ s Club Gold ❸ President’ s Club ❹ Mustang Club

Class of 1955 (cont.)

John & Anita Russell Will & Sharon Schmidt John Vinci Class of 1956 - $72,293 Jim Arends John & Helgo Bachochin Anthony Corso Mike & Janell Dermody Salvatore DiMenza Robert & Sharlene Dziedzic Patrick & Bonnie Gabrione Rich & Jo Ann Hajer Carl & Carol Heid John & Jeanne Jasek Leo & Peggy Kennedy Bill & Patricia Klein Paul & Janice Lipinski Thomas & Regina McAuliffe Jim & Margarita McInerney ❶ Ronald & Lois Micetic John & Cabrina Moran ❸ Norb & Mary Opon Robert & Kathleen Persak Mike & Suellen Pidone Bob & Dianne Pogwizd Tom Rogers James & Kate Sampson ❹ Ron & Vicky Schillaci Tom & Jo Skill Norbert & Geraldine Smith Ron Stuchl Bryan & Carol Taylor Art & Joanne Velasquez ❶ Jim & Jean Vice Mike Wunder Walter & Constance Wysocki Frank & Eileen Zbylski Class of 1957 - $7,810 Lou & Arlene Antonacci Jack Blazejak Ted & Pat Boundas ❸ Tom & Marge Campbell Edward Ciolkowski Fr. Jim Corrigan Dave & Marie Delaney Jerry & Kathleen Doyle Charles & Janine Junkroski Anthony Kantor Walter & Veronica Liptak Mike & Frances Matkovich Louis Norbut Dave & Marlene O’ Neill John & Bunny O’ Rourke Ken & Patricia Polak Dennis & Alyce Porebski Bill & Trudy Ruzgis Dave & Lucille Shannon John & Joan Tiernan Tom & Rachel Tucker Ed & Patricia Weingartner Class of 1958 - $14,441 John Adams ❹ Vitas & Dalia Alekna

Class of 1958 (cont.)

Rod & Sharon Apida Gary & Dolores Baumgarten ❸ David Bialka Anthony Biell Tom Cusack Jim Deacy Tony Dicrescenzo Andy & Maryann Duffy Robert Fortelka Richard & Caroyln Garbie Hugh & Louise Greenan John & Janice Jeffers Ed & Carol Krupski Jerry & Barbara Lipinski Ralph & Sandra Lodato Jack & Mary Ann Meyer Charles & Jolanta Mikutis Rich Mondlak ❹ Bob Neslund ❸ Ray Nowak Frank & Barbara Oswald Gene & Rosemary Paluch Frank Penzkofer Whitey Phillips Joe & Sue Scanlon ❸ Gene & Linda Szafoni ❹ Norbert Szymanski Tony & Antoinette Tadin Ron & Sherry Tanton Anthony & Sandra Valentino Pete Wisniewski ❸ Raymond & Barbara Wolson Dennis Zacek Class of 1959 - $13,730 Harry Ashner Al & Merri Baldermann Don & Mary Baldinelli Butch Bianco Frank & Charlene Ciannella Leo & Elizabeth Clam Robert & Maria Creagh Anthony Cutilletta John & Carole Downes Rich Drozdz Bob & Diane Dunne Dick & Elaine Dynis David & Donna Eskra ❸ John & Beverly Frankovich John Furcon John & Roseann Genge Tom & Viki Grzelinski Clarence Jass Edwin & Barbara Kurcz Myles & Patricia Laffey John Looney ❸ Joe & Eileen Lyman Bill Mangold Ken & Sherlene Maziarka Don Pacer Tom & Ellen Pomorski Rich & Susan Ramazinski Msgr. Thomas Reidy Frank Schaefer Jack & Janet Sheedy Dan & Darlene Sheehan Jerry Sobiesk Don Stube

St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors Class of 1959 (cont.)

Phil Tribuani Michael & Carole Vinci Jack Walsh ❸ Tom & Marilyn Wojcik ❸ Chuck Zdenovec Class of 1960 - $17,409 Ron & Cheryl Abramowicz John & Mary Ahern ❸ Ray & Donna Baniewicz Richard & Shirley Barrett Ken & Mary Bastuga Ron & Sue Ann Becht Robert & Mari Cleary ❹ Brian & Sally Deenihan Dave Foley ❹ Joe & Sally Galica Jack & Penny Griffin Robert & Mary Hanley Ron & Donna Heinz Jim Husa ❸ Tom & Lori Koniarz Bernie & Susan Korzyniewski Dennis & Patricia Krol Ed Kunevich Robert Kurth John & Elizabeth Lemkey ❹ Edmund & Sandra Mahoney John & Sue Matuszewski Ken & Dorothy Moser Jim O’ Neill George & Margaret Opas William & Edith Pedley Raymond & Dolores Reinke Richard & Patricia Riski Tom & Marilyn Rumishek ❸ Jim Ryan Roger & Eunice Scott James Senft Ken & Mary Sichz Robert Sideikas Sam & Carolyn Simone Fred & Judith Sopron John & Yvonne Standard Ed & Mary Stobba ❸ Charles & Sharon Tribe Kenneth Ucho Bill Wagner Tom & Joan Wall Bill & Mary Weltin Kenneth & Barbara Wolski Patrick & Bonita Yanahan Class of 1961 - $27,745 Anthony Augius Dennis & Ida Basinski Ken & Anna Bazarnik Frank Bold Bill & Lorraine Bukowsky Paul & Rose Campbell Hank & Lori Castillo Gerard & Grace Cerniak Jerry Chrostek Bill Cooper Tom & Joan Crivellone Rich & Mary Cullen John Doyle John & Margaret Francis Tom & Angie Insley Rich & Linda Helen Kairis James & Barbara Katch Steve Kowynia Larry & Rosemary Kral Bernard & Henrietta Mysliwiec Ken Operzedek Bob & Marilyn Rhein ❶ Robert Wagner John & Gabrielle Wiorkowski

Class of 1962 - $31,625 Greg Ahern Jeff & Shirley Augustyn Jerome & Beverly Baldwin Ed Bouley Robert & Eileen Boyda Theodore & Adrienne Brasky ❹ Phil & Judith Dunne Tom Ficke Ronald Frankiewicz Jim & Maureen Gardner Tom Jezierny ❹ Ted & Joyce Kaminski ❸ Jim & Susan Kociak Michael Krukones Pat McGowan James McGrath Greg Michalski John & Sharon Micka Jim & Susan Mirabella Bob Molis Tom & Diane Moran Tom & Barbara Moran Robert & Rita Novak Joe & Betty Ogrodnik ❹ Ron Patrick ❸ Robert Perry Dennis & Joyce Piotrowski Larry Rakunas Richard & Barbara Roberts Dennis & Lorraine Ryczek George & Barbara Seperich ❸ Joe & Joan Sequens Reg & Nancy Sharley ❸ John Surdenik Hank & Valerie Szopinski ❷ Len & Margaret Tribuani Bob Udziela Anthony & Joan Valenza Robert & Donna Vodraska Class of 1963 - $9,880 Ron Angone James August Tom & Dorothy Badon Tom Barrett ❹ Dan Barry Rich & Margaret Bonkowski ❹ Tony & Angela Chobot Tony & Meg Colosimo ❸ Jack & Babe Conway Bill Daly Larry & Evelyn Kendra David & Mary Ellen Kernwein Stanley & Phyllis Kruszynski Mike Kulovitz Jerome & Dorothea Lattyak Robert & Cheryl Mensik Wayman Merrill Robert & Patricia Nowak John & Phyllis O’ Neill Duane Pecci John & Sun Cha Pieza Sal Porrevecchio William & Rae Roscoe Ron & Linda Samoska Jim Schroeder ❸ Michael & Diane Stefancic Richard & Carol Strom Jesse & Loretta Szczepanski Class of 1964 - $28,005 Albert Ahern Tom & Linda Baron William & Rita Bonoma Robert & Harriet Braun Ed & Angela Brennan Larry Brousil Gary & Cindy Bybee

Class of 1964 (cont.)

John & Martha Byrne ❹ John & Kathleen Byrne Bill & Janet Doyle ❸ William & Toni Fadden Jim Gagnard ❷ Jack & Paula Gardner ❹ Robert & Donna Haley ❹ John & Jean Jun ❹ Gary Jusk Paul & JoAnn Kelly Tom & Bonita Kocur Tom & Barbara Kwiatkowski Tom & Mary Labus Joe Lacny ❸ Rich Laskowski Ed & Bernice Leracz Ed & Carol Maier ❸ Rich Majder Sal & MaryBeth Manso Thomas & Patricia McCague Tom & Suzanne McKenna Edwin Miller Wayne & Mary Mitchell Terry & Kathleen Naglewski Ken & Patricia Osowski Joe & Margarethe Page Joe & Janet Palaggi Roger & Judy Paris Jim & Mary Pat Piko ❸ Tom Purtell Bill & Patricia Reidy Don & Donna Rogers Rick Rokosz Dan & Patti Rosinski Gene & Ruth Samas Robert Schumacher Michael Simon Ron & Kathleen Skoda Bob Soraparu William & Linda Thomson Joe & Judith Valentino Len Wawrzyniak Tom & Linda Wierdak Class of 1965 - $13,170 Frank Angone Dan Broznowski Robert Burger John & Margaret Ciszek Mike & Janis Eckert ❹ Ron & Noreen Folladori Joe & Mary Fronczak Paul Glazar Tony & Susan Grandys John Jankowski Ray Karleskind Jerry & Marilyn Kasper Eugene & Victoria Kilcawley Phillip & Nancy Kosiba ❹ Jerome & Diane Kozmic Kenneth Krochmal Gerald & Joan Kukowski John & Peggy Meyer Don & Pat Mrozek ❸ Tim & Kathy Mulcahy Rich & Rita Pedone Norb & Rosemary Przybylski Jim Rabbitt Joseph Raftery Robert & Colette Rohan Thomas Salapatek Charles & Kathy Scheidt Rich Siwek Robert & Judith Smith Ernie & Sandra Spiotto Robert & Sharon Staszcuk Mike & Maureen Stritch Mike Tristano John Zubricks

Class of 1966 - $9,781 Jack Bishop ❹ Tom & Sandra Boyd Jim & Diane Brannigan Anthony Butkus Dennis & Suzanne Callinan Thomas & Kathleen Cassidy Tom Conroy Ken & Kathleen Danz Ray & Antoinette Dybala David & Paula Eppenstein ❸ Robert Gricus Roy Hjelm ❹ Andy & Kathy Jorgensen Bob & Tammie Kelly Wally & Julianne Kos Wally & Sharon Kozij Greg & Jackie Kunysz Miles & Sharon Lombard Robert Lopez ❹ Denney & Denise Lucas ❸ Dennis & Nancy Michalak Ken Miksis Darryl & Karen Mondzyk Dennis Nawracaj Rich & Marilyn Nemec Lloyd & Donna Ottenstroer Jerome Paluch Marty & Patricia Plecki Ed Raftery Walter Righton ❹ Frank & Roxanne Rodjius Norman & Rita Schedin Mark & Carol Strzala Louis & Denise Suarez Class of 1967 - $17,302 Hank & Claudia Aleliunas Rich Andrews Greg & Linda Basinski Tom & Sharon Bell Ron Birch William & Bette Brady Jim Burke Alan & Kathleen Chmiel Jim & Marigrace Clark ❸ Dennis Curtin Geoff & Lee DeTolve ❸ Ray & Rita Gaynor Mike & Donna Gibbons Ed Grabarek Dan & Mary Ann Heitz Terry & Helena Holz ❸ Gene & Joanna Infelise Wayne & Elizabeth Jakalski Dan & Nancy Keating Charles & Joy Kipp John Kmiecik Don Krawiec Anthony Lostroscio John & Maureen Mahoney Matthew & Connie McLynn ❹ Bob & Eileen Meehan ❸ Patrick Norton Jerome & Mary Lou Oprondek Cyril Paciga Paul Paskvan Mike & Judy Perfetti David & Michele Poradzisz Ron Principato Jesse & Georganne Rojo John & Jane Schaffer ❸ Rich & Alice Schultz John & Joyce Shalack Ron Sharko Steve Sorich Helmut & Linda Stankevicius Dave & Lina Steadman Robert Uhlenberg Tom Winski WINTER 24/25 | 21

St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors Class of 1968 - $66,785 Dan & Eleanor Brasky Mike & Marlene Bryar ❹ Perry & Lillian Buckley Guy & Margaret Coglianese Fr. Bernard Danber, O.S.A. ❶ John & Carolina D’ Anca Kevin & Kay Downs Larry & Jane Doyle ❶ Robert & Christine Finnigan Bob & Mary Fitzgibbon ❸ Joe Freeman Ralph Kania Ray & Diane Kasperski Werner & Norma Koos Mike Kuzlik James & Mary Levine Mike McCabe Tim Mingey Robert & Kathleen Nickless Ron & Nijola Nikliborc Kevin & Janis O’ Boye ❸ Tom & Joyce Paski Jeff & Kathleen Pignato David & Diane Radtke Mark & Diane Renz Ed & Jan Sarnecki Wally & Ellen Sochacki Jerome & Dianne Synoga Ed & Marianne Velasquez ❸ Jim & Sandy Verde Gary & Nancy Waxmonsky Class of 1969 - $12,581 Dave Dybas ❸ David Fedro Mike Ficke Ed Goliak John & Mary Griffin ❸ John & Beverly Hofer Tom & Kathy Howard Robert Jaroch Dennis & Mary Lou Johnston Edward & Debbie Juris Bob & Linda Keane James Krukones John & Margaret Kustra Frank & Monica Lacny Jim & Silvana Matthews Pat & Nina McGowan Ken Monroe Denis & Patricia Mucha Michael Novak Tom O’ Malley Tony Patanella ❸ John Predkiewicz Jim & Patricia Salvatori Rich & Patricia Shepski Ed & Marilyn Smith Ed & Lorraine Sojka Robert & Esther Viravec John Walton Class of 1970 - $23,489 John & Julie Ahlbach ❸ Don & Barbara Allelujka ❸ Anonymous ❹ Bob & Carol Bartkus Leonard Beedon Dan & Peg Bellich Larry Bergin John Britvich Mike & Nancy Bubacz George Damit Alan & Debra Delcorse Ed Dronzek Paul & Mary Fangerow 22 | TOLLE LEGE

Class of 1970 (cont.)

Frank & Debbie Hajek Bill & Patricia Harrer Dennis & Eileen Keane Len & Wendy Lesniak Gary & Janice Ligmanowski Tom Lonergan ❸ Phillip & Collette Matise Robert & Patricia McMahon ❹ Kevin & Phyllis McNicholas Robert & Donna Miciunas Norman Morgan Bryan O’ Connor ❸ Mike O’ Reilly Nick Parisi ❸ Paul & Barbara Piekosz Michael & Sandy Porrevecchio Jim & Nancy Porrevecchio Jeffrey Prestinario Mike & Theresa Raske Robert & Karen Relstab Tom & Mary Riccio Daniel & Camile Schroeder Ron Skwarek ❸ Jim & Janet Staszcuk Don Stech John & Roberta Zasadzinski ❹ Class of 1971 - $70,092 William & Janice Allen Richard & Gini Bouche Jim & Debra Brasher ❸ Dan & Paula Burns Mike & Janice Coren ❸ Bob & Barbara Ellis Joe Elmore Rick Esposito Jim Fitzgibbon Ricky & Janice Fornuto ❸ Michael Haugh Rich & Peggy Hochgraver ❹ Ralph & Reinelda Izzo Ray Jagielski Rich Kemp Steven & Barbara Kolczewski John & Kate Kwiatkowski ❹ Paul & Kathleen Ledebuhr ❸ Phillip & Cheryl Limanni Leo McGinnis Ernie & Diane Mrozek ❶ Rich & Diane Nannini Chuck & Kathy Nash Matt & Linda Ochalski ❸ Ed O’ Connor John Scannell John & Susan Vaci Fred & Sharon Van Den Hende Robert Wojtalewicz Class of 1972 - $18,247 Jim & Monica Berryhill Bernard Binkowski Glenn & Donna Bylina Tom & Mary Anne Byrne Tom & Brenda Corcoran John & Madlyn Daley Ken & Kathleen Franz Mike & Mary Georgopulos ❸ Jerry & Debra Grieco ❸ Guy Hollis ❸ James Honan Joe & Ellan Jackson Bob & Karen Jilek ❸ Rich & Marsha Jurek John & Catherine Kos Mark & Janice Kuzlik Mike Larson

Class of 1972 (cont.)

Bill Marek ❹ Daniel & Randi Melnyk John & Kathleen Mlinarcik Lee & Debbie Nendza Steve & Kathy Paczynski Jack Passarello Bob & Diane Pultorak Jim & Patricia Ramazinski Gary & Therese Rycyzyn Jim & Marcia Sikora Leonard Strazewski Thomas Sullivan Bernie & Connie Tadda Joe Urbanski Leopold & Susan Weber Ken & Luanne Wukovits ❸ Frank & Lisa Zelezinski Class of 1973 - $7,677 Vito & Kathleen Abbate ❹ Jim & Mary Balling Dave & Debra Bartell Tom & Michele Bates Jim Bonk Nick Calarco Steven Cozzi Tom & Cheryl Cusimano ❹ John & Mary Beth Daly Joe & Debra Fitzgerald Marty & Donna Flaherty ❹ Richard & Susan Hogan Dan Hudak Larry & Anne Kelly Jim & Nancy Kennedy Mike Koziol John Kulikowski Michael & Sharon Loye Frank Machara Jim & Lucille Mahoney Ray Nice Mark & Nancy Novak Martin O’ Reilly ❹ Rich & Debra Partyka Gary & Mary Ann Pater Charlie Pawlowski Bill & Donna Piccirillo ❸ Tim & Lynn Scanlon Jim & Deborah Sheehan Mark & Linda Shelson David & Diane Skupien ❹ Chuck & Josephine Worobiew Class of 1974 - $6,943 George Augustyn Bill & Laura Jean Bergin Chris Beyer ❸ Dan & Christine Byrne Robert & Annie Dilling Pat & Sharon Griffin David & Anita Gryska ❸ Tom & Trish Harrington ❹ Tom & Margaret Jacher Adam & Eva Janor Martin & Cindy Lally Rich & Elaine Lesniak Don & Maureen McCormack Greg Moskal Randy Paradise Paul Pope ❹ Mike & Jacqueline Ripoli Ed & Kathleen Rojek Mike & Joanne Rusch Mike & Anne Sambo Russ & Barbara Sherrie Larry Sorich Thomas & Theresa Szarzynski Lee Wanatowicz

Class of 1975 - $9,686 Garold & Karen Allen Pat & Janice Aubin David & Patricia Bauman Bill Brasier Robert Brisko Joseph & Kathi Bulaga Jerome & Kathy Cepa Mike & Trish Clarke Jim & Jean Dewinski ❹ Don Dobes ❹ James & Mary Dunn Joseph & Diana Lynn Gotfryd James Hoeflinger Lawrence Janasek Stan & Susan Jozefiak Michael & Beth Kaciuba Mike & Maureen Korczyk Joseph & Debra Kozlowski Martin & Rita Leamy Nick & Debbie Losole ❹ Brian & Teri Moxley Rod & Bonnie Petrick ❸ Leo & Mary Samansky Jim & Karen Schwarz Joe Swinger Steve Tobolski Todd Wernet ❸ James & Joanie Wilson Class of 1976 - $12,827 Bill & Mary Anne Ahmer Michael & Sue Ardolino John & Judy Belcik Jim & Lillian Budzinski ❹ John & Cathy Crivellone Dominic & Mary DeBlasio Stephen & Mary Flaherty ❸ John & Carol Fox Mike & Lynne Gapski Kevin Gibson Bob & Denise Hannigan Glenn Kobylarczyk Hon. & Mrs. William Lacy Terry & Karen Lein Hernan Maldonado ❹ Joe & Barbara Marciano Dan & Marie McAuliffe James & Janice McGovern John Migas Tom & Elizabeth Minogue Bernie Murray John & Nelly Pawlak John Rea Tim Reidy Brian & Laura Rusniak ❹ Dan Schooley Dan & Donna Schumacher Ray Shaughnessy Joseph & Dina Shrader Larry Targosz ❹ Ronald Vlasaty Ken & Maria Wroblewski Class of 1977 - $9,395 Timothy & Eileen Bergen ❸ Tim & Catherine Cahill John Gleason Michael Grubisich ❹ Ed & Thelma Kelly ❸ Rev. James King, C.S.C. Christopher & Joellen Komis Ted Lazowski George Lesko Gary & Alice Markovas Dan & Kathleen Moriarty Don Perion Tim Raher

St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors Class of 1977 (cont.)

Larry Scinto Tom Zilligen Class of 1978 - $6,782 Tom & Jennifer Cafferty ❸ Tom & Mikki Carroll ❸ Mario & Maria Celis Greg Doody Ed & Lucyna Jozefiak Bill & Louise Karkula Charlie & Kathy Klenn Lance & Marguerite Krajacic ❸ Ronald & Michelle Marciano John & Janice McGowan Pablo Quintana Dennis & Madelaine Straple Steve & Sandra Tarpey Ron Winge Matthew & Mary Pat Witry Class of 1979 - $2,510 Pat Bayers Gregory & Judy Giergielewicz Paul & Jane Kalfas John & Peggy O’ Neill ❸ Joseph & Juana Oskvarek John & Cathleen Shanahan ❹ Ron & Susan Snyder Pat Sullivan Arvind & Cynthia Talwar Bill & Cheryl Tracey Andrew Zalnerunas Mark & Patricia Zavagnin Class of 1980 - $6,007 Ed & Cheri Barrett Brian & Pamela Bonnett ❹ Dan Coleman Guillermo Hernandez Mike & Carolyn Laird ❹ Marty & Judy McCormack David & Kathleen Moritz Terry O’ Driscoll Tom & Mary Oziemkowski Dave & Monica Preissler Zbigniew & Theresa Sekula Brad Stubitsch Steve & Lauren Taylor ❸ Tim & Julie Turcich Ken Wojciak Class of 1981 - $12,680 Rick & Beth Brodecki Mark & Erin Cetera Kevin Coughlin Tom & Chris Doyle Rob & Peg Dunleavy ❹ Brian & Kathy Finnegan Joe & Mary Kay Gorman Tom & Mary Ellen Hackett Kenneth & Lisa Hansen Frank & Sandra Horvat Mark & Stella Jelinek Mike & Trish Kenny John & Ruth Leyden ❹ John & Kelly McAuliffe ❸ Michael & Patricia Medina Joe & Patricia Raphael ❹ Linas Smulkstys ❸ Bob Synal Mario Vassalla Ed Zilinskas

Class of 1982 - $13,368 Gary Duncan Ken Falat Tom Flaherty ❸ Jim & Eileen Gorman Ray & Jamie Gralak Philip & Lily Jo Hultquist ❸ Victor & Irene Isais David & Suzanne Kairis Roger & Stella Kasper Tony & Maureen Krokos ❹ Mike Lannan ❸ Dan & Catherine Larkin ❸ Cornelious Lynch ❸ Don & Candace Mitchell ❹ Bill & Patricia Mulchrone Tim O’ Connor Steve & Kelli Podder Steve & Amy Waranauskas ❸ Class of 1983 - $18,582 Lou & Jamie Bongiorno Jeff & Athena Crosby Tony & Tracy Demma Jeff Doody ❹ Bob & Elizabeth Gallagher ❸ Michael Garvey Bob & Donna Haugh ❹ Tom Healy ❸ Kurt & Andrea Heinz Dennis Kingsley Mark Klein John & Jackie Lazowski Jon & Claire Lopez Joe & Denise Madden John Martin Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ❸ Ed & Amy McNicholas ❸ Pete & Kerry Mixan Kent & Virginia Munro Steve & Kerry Schaller ❸ Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. ❸ Paul & Maria Tonietto Pete & Sharon Wojda Felix & Jacqueline Zaczek Class of 1984 - $33,922 Anonymous ❷ Robert & Rosemary Arteaga Jim & Colleen Breslin Bob Bresnahan Dino & Ave Costa ❹ Mike & Kim Craig Jim Czarnecki Martin Deubler Ken & Karyn Houbolt ❹ Mark & Jennie Kelly ❸ Chris Koczwara Chris & Patti Larkin ❹ Joe Lombardo ❸ Dan & Lisa Lorenz Dan & Cecelia Lukasik Jack & Jennifer McGinnis ❶ Tom & Shelley Mulchrone John Niestrom Terry & Julie Quinn Alex & Mimi Zaleski Class of 1985 - $3,973 Kurt Joyce Bill & Laura Kerfin John & Henryka Lesnicki Tim & Sue McCarthy ❸ Joe & Lisa McKernan William McMorris Joe & Cathy Nieciak Mike Schaller

Class of 1985 (cont.)

Anthony & Heidi Skokal ❹ Bob & Rachel Topor ❹ Mike & Lorrayne Walsh Jeff & Nancy Wiktor Brian & Rosanne Zickus Class of 1986 - $3,555 Pete & Lisa Czyszczon John George Steve & Margaret Insley Frank Kozlowski Tony Mata ❸ Pat & Gina McClory ❹ James Popp John & Susan Thorpe Class of 1987 - $17,894 Joe & Sue Allen Kent & Denise Allen Mark & Tania Egan Mike & Kara Griffin John & Sherri Harrison Fred Jutton ❹ Jeff Kuska Jason & Jennifer Lukas Tom & Joy Michalak Brendan & Nancy O’ Hara David & Michele Pygon Pat Quinn Geoff & Angela Schlender Kevin & Kate Smith Pat Walls ❸ Brian & Amy Winkler ❸ Class of 1988 - $4,913 Vincent & Miray Aumann John & Chris Bird Anthony Brown John & Michele Buhle Tim & Mary Carroll James Dore Leo & Angela Harmon ❸ Sean Lowery Bob Rusch ❸ John & Jennifer Turcich ❸ Derrick Woodbury Class of 1989 - $39,689 Bill & Molly Clince Rich Dziennik Greg & Wendy Jania ❶ Pete & Fran Lisnic ❸ Gary & Laura Michicich PJ & Mary Mullins ❶ Rich Sablich Thomas & Kimberly Sobczak Terry & Mary Thompson Joe & Ann Volpentesta Class of 1990 - $6,820 Greg & Peggy Blake Brian & Sally Jo Courtney Pat Deenihan Sean Henaghan ❸ Matt & Melissa Kingsbury Todd & Sheri Kuska Matt & Jennifer Longino ❹ Ray Mertens ❸ Jerry & Luci Pazin Tim & Lori Quinn Ron Simon Joe & Anna Sobczak

Class of 1991 - $1,270 Brendan & Sharon Deenihan Matt & Allison Gill Chris & Jennifer Jania Bill & Mary Lynch Bill & Tracy McElligott Robert & Janel Morris Dean Ponce Joe & Dina Scianna Michael & Margie Stiso Class of 1992 - $15,374 Brian Fitzmaurice James & Sara Lowery ❹ Brian Lynch Daniel Quaid Mark & Holly Sadowski ❹ Steven & Julie Tendy Maurizio & Deanna Ursetta Chuck & Jennifer Volpentesta ❸ J.J. & Julianne Wilczewski ❷ Class of 1993 - $821 Mike Day Pat & Zoo Flynn Thomas & Clare Graca Orpheus Hawkins John Nee Steven Pienias Class of 1994 - $3,444 Mike Bubacz ❸ Bernie Graczyk Alex Moreno ❹ Chris Scianna Vide & Jinger Sutalo ❹ Michael Wirtz Greg & April Zaber ❹ Class of 1995 - $2,100 Philip Bragiel Ryan & Jamie Gandurski Kevin & Kelly Prunty Mike & Peggy Ralphson Matt Schumann Brian & Michelle Sullivan ❸ John & Danel Svalenka Class of 1996 - $2,422 Gary Ansier Christopher Browne ❸ Tom & Jamie Darwin ❹ Tim Hanacek Dave & Julie Keenan Kevin Kleinick Joe & Kim Tracy Class of 1997 - $1,256 Tom Crivellone Drew & Amanda Hester Mike Kozlar Matt McElligott Alberto Perales J.J. Standring Steve Stiso Class of 1998 - $500 Tim Bubacz Mike Cavanaugh Kieran Kellam Joe & Brianne Lauer

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St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors Class of 1999 - $1,280 Jason Carney ❹ Adam Czachor Rich & Kourtney Kurek Anthony & Lindsay Merlo Class of 2000 - $5,610 Luke Ahern Dan & Courtney Camer Dan Latona ❸ Mike Porfirio Jim & Mary Sheridan Class of 2001 - $2,080 Kevin Brown Samuel Durkin Maurice Hampton Sean & Amber Johnston P.J. & Cailey McCarthy Stefan Olenczuk Julio Rivera Jake Vaci ❸ Class of 2002 - $13,469 Josh Blaszak ❸ Joseph Hernandez Jeff Kirk Kevin Spisak John & Julie Wantiez ❹ Ken & Meredith Wroblewski ❸ Class of 2003 - $540 Brandon McGhee Tim & Kristin O’ Connor John Schaffer Class of 2004 - $946 Mike & Jennifer Cummings Leo Krystof Ed & Socorro Leiser Nicholas & Ashley LoMaglio John Murphy Martin Stachnik Class of 2005 - $783 Bill Heaney Jonathan Rendak Obie Simpson Wade Weyer Class of 2006 - $1,260 Tom & Nicole Harrington Tim Reilly Daniel Taube ❸ Class of 2007 - $203 Peter Balsam Class of 2008 - $760 Brian Basic AJ Castillo ❹ Felix Zaczek Class of 2009 - $2,051 Brian Allen ❸ Tim Beyer Kyle Donahue Martin Hopkins Dan Lynn Kevin McCormack Dave Straple 24 | TOLLE LEGE

Class of 2010 - $250 Mike Basic Josh Rayhill Mike Villa Class of 2011 - $340 Bobby Gallagher Sean McCormick Dan Moriarty Jim Norwell Class of 2012 - $700 Michael & Therese Foody ❹ Class of 2013 - $60 Peter Cozzi Class of 2014 - $366 Michael Costanzo Christopher O’ Neill Mitchell Seldal Class of 2015 - $397 Samuel Insley Jeremy Sinople Daniel Smith Stanton Zelek Class of 2016 - $620 Luke Bechina Daniel Gleaves ❹ Michael Scully Class of 2017 - $413 Sean Coghlan Myles Leyden Mike McDevitt Class of 2018 - $160 Connor Cahill Stephen Viz Class of 2019 - $240 Charles Allen Thomas Allen Honorary Alumni - $593,981 Joe Bamberger ❸ Ray & Dolores Bugal Frank Caldarone Tom Collopy Bernie DelGiorno ❶ Joe & Janet Kuska Paul & Nancy Lomaglio Andy & Madeline McIntosh Tom & Molly Murphy ❸ Bob & Clare Napleton ❸ Jim & Jonlyn O’ Boye Jim & Maureen Prunty Joe & Nives Rizza Gene & Barbara Schaller James Schreier ❶ Michael & Genevieve Scianna Charlie & Lill Yerkes Friends of St. Rita - $349,420 Tonya Adduci ❷ Karen Adent Michelle Alfano Chris & Ann Alfirevic

Steven Allelujka ❸ Friends of St. Rita (cont.)

William & Lillian Allen ❸ Robert Amedio Kevin & Tristan Angus Anonymous ❹ Ron & Barbara Arndt Venanzio & Shannon Arquilla ❸ William & Joan Bailye Mary Beth Baker Mary Ann Bamberger ❸ Vida Bartasius ❹ Tom & Mary Anne Berryman ❹ Rick & Jane Bessette Jacqueline Beyer Patricia Bidinger Robyn Blake ❹ Ellen Blatzer ❹ James Borkman Thomas & Susan Broderick Bryan & Michelle Brooks ❹ Denis & Karen Brosnan Sally Brown Jay & Denise Bulthuis Daniel & Karen Burke ❹ Joe & Pat Busking ❶ Norma Butler-Juarez Amanda Byrne Pat & Michelle Cahill Susan Caldwell ❸ Mark & Patsy Callahan Glenn & Mary Capouch Fran Carioscia ❹ Romeo Carrano Dickie & Alicia Carroll Helen Carroll-Flaherty Carl & Laurie Casazza John & Sharon Cerovski ❸ Joanne Chrustowski Nickolas & Juliann Chuick Doug Cipriano Dennis & Peggy Coghlan ❸ Anthony Colosimo Thomas Connors John & Virginia Conway Dennis & Debbie Conway Bill & Betsy Cook ❷ Brian & Mary Faith Cook ❸ Andrew & Martha Cook Michael Cooney Sean Cooney Sharon Cordin Jeff & Bridget Corum ❸ Colleen Cozzi ❸ Greg Cozzi Jim Cranley ❸ Bruce & Monica Crites Scott & Ann Cromie ❸ Judith Crook Mary Cunningham Jenny Czerwonka Jennifer DeCilles Marie Elaine DiNatale ❹ Paul Dion Martha Dion Sharon Diver Richard & Joyce Diver Audrey Dolan Lucia Domínguez John & Eileen Donahue ❸ Joseph & Elizabeth Donahue Maureen Donohoe Bill & Joan Doyle Foley ❸ JoAnn Duncker ❹ Nancy Dunne Christopher Dziedzic Martin & Colleen Earley ❹ James & Kathleen Earner William & Linda Edwards Dan & Diane Egan Denise Enright

Friends of St. Rita (cont.)

Dale & Marie Estand Judith Evans ❸ Michael Evans Bill Fitzgibbon Dan & Julie Fitzgibbons Robert & Maria Flores John & Sue Franco Cindy Frank ❷ Robert Franzinger Matt & Jennifer Fraser Jake Freely Lawrence Gade Thomas & Debra Gade Jonathan & Annmarie Galli ❸ Sheila Garvey Eric & Charlotte Gasca Cynthia George Martin & Marilyn Ginnane Gail Glowacki Patrick & Colleen Golden Mary Gorman ❹ Lisa Gorney Dawn Gottfried Gottfried William & Karen Grogan ❸ Maureen Hagen Steve & Marge Heaney ❹ Dennis & Colleen Heenan ❸ Ed & Catharine Hennessy ❸ Tom & Luann Hennessy Valentine & Frances Hernandez Austin & Barbara Hester Erin Heverly Nate Hilding ❸ Patricia & Joseph Hinkel ❸ James & Cara Hoff Terry & Mary Ann Hospodar ❸ John & Maggie Howard Peter & Denise Illing ❹ Kevin & Cindy Ioannacci Mike & Jinny Isakson ❸ Claudell & Babara Jackson James & Kathleen Jania Michael & Connie Johnston Kevin Joyce Howard Kaplan Bill & Marlo Keyser ❸ Marjorie Kill Dian Kinahan ❶ John & Sylvia Kinney Philip & Lesia Kirk Kevin & Carla Kirkland Kevin Kisala ❸ Rick Klein ❸ Camille Koch Michael Kolodziej Ron & Mary Therese Konet Bonnie Krywanio Malachy & Carlotta Lacy ❹ Mark Ladd Julie LaFayette Kathleen Laird Miesha Landers Lawrence & Elizabeth Lannan ❸ Joseph & Dorothy Larkin Jeffrey Leibach Leon & Carol Leszczynski Ellen Lewis Thomas & Pauline Linane John & Jacki Long Geronimo & Maria Lopez ❸ Michael Lowery Larry & Karen Lynch Kevin & Tricia Lynch Dennis & Cheri Lynn ❹ Sr. Mary Campion Maguire, RSM Maguire ❹ Tallen Mahaffey Mahaffey John & Sharon Mann ❹ Michael & Diane Manning Bill & Lucy March

St. Rita Honor Roll of Donors Friends of St. Rita (cont.)

Terry Matern ❸ Joe Matz Mary May Victoria McCabe Patrick McCarthy Gina McClory ❹ Paul & Christine McCormick Mary McCormick Laura McDaniel Eileen McDermott ❹ Mike & Julie McDevitt ❸ Bernard & Cynthia McDevitt Gene & Sistie McEnery Ed McGowan ❸ Tom McGrath ❸ Michael McNally Patrick & Mary McNellis Jim McNichols ❹ Walter & Joan McShane John & Pamela Mearsheimer ❸ Daniel & Jeanne Merlo Joseph Meyer ❸ Louradine Minogue Mary Morgan Caryl Morris ❸ Matt Mrozek Mary Mullins Ken & Patricia Murfay Mark Murphy Molly Nee Maurice & Sue Ann Noonan ❹ Bill & Mary Lou Norwell Stacy Nunn Karen O’ Hara Tom & Angeline O’ Brien Steve & Deb O’ Connor ❸ John ODea George O’ Grady ❷ Paul O’ Grady Betty Ogrodnik ❸ MaryKay O’ Leary Layi & Peggy Olorunsola ❸ James & Debra O’ Malley ❸ Gerald & Darlene O’ Malley Mary O’ Neill Michael & Mary Anne O’ Reilly Frances Orth Linda Oskvarek-Augustine Matt OToole Betty O’ Toole ❸ Linda Padgurskis Maureen Pangrazio Mark & Magdalena Panozzo John & Lori Paris ❸ Jane Ann & Richard Paterala Mike & Kim Patton ❸ John Paunove ❹ Jennifer Paunove Paunove David Payton ❷ Dave & Susan Payton Dale & Marietta Penn John Pergi

Friends of St. Rita (cont.)

Vince Peshe ❹ Clarence Peter William & Sarah Peterson ❸ Sarah Peterson Anthony & Maureen Pintozzi ❹ Doreen Plachta ❹ John & Alice Porfirio Margaret Power Anthony Powers Cynthia Prah John & Jeanne Prendergast ❹ Pablo & Grace Protti James & Ann Prunty John & Ellen Quinn George & Mary Ramos Anthony & Debra Rappold Jim & Noreen Reilly Patricia Reynolds-Jung Tom & Jean Richter Rizzi Family Katherine Roche Jennifer Roselli Arthur & Robyn Rossi Mike & Peggy Rourke Julie Sabatini Daniel Salgado Martin & Christina Sarhage Ralph Schindler ❸ Jeffrey Schoenberger Todd Schumann Dina Scianna Joe Seliga Nick & Jennifer Sellis ❹ Greg Semmer James & Suzanne Shanahan ❹ Meghan Shanahan Phyllis Sheahan John & Janet Sheerin Kevin & Kebra Shelhamer Paul & Nora Sites ❸ Lisa Smith Tom & Joyce Snyder Lawrence Spencer James & Mary Kay Stalley Jay & Julie Standring Laurene Stanton Aldo & Mary Stefani Michael Stenson ❸ Jill Stodolny Stodolny Ihor & Lida Struc Ken & Melissa Stubitsch ❹ John & Deborah Styrsky Sharon Suchsland Greg & Kathleen Sujack ❸ Gerald Sullivan ❹ Michael & Nikki Sumpter Joseph Suster Alan & Denise Sutherland ❸ Michael & Kim Swanson Renee & Reggie Sykes Caryn Talty Kathy Taube ❹

Friends of St. Rita (cont.)

Therese Thursby Denis & Cindy Tucker Bob & Linda Tucker Nora Tuzik JoLynn Tweedie Sandra Urdal Peggy Van Dorpe ❸ Lois Vasko ❸ Rita Vidal-Morales ❸ John Vidricko Joe Volpentesta ❸ Robert Voves Voves Mike & Lisa Wagner ❹ Caroline Walker Joseph & Peggy Walsh ❹ Jim Walsh Chuck Welch John Welch Mary Welch Ron & Kathleen Welin Donna Weyer Bob White ❹ Ron Whittingham James & Mary Ann Williams Paul & Trish Wojcicki Tracy Wolniakowski Brian Wydajewski ❸ Kathleen & Joseph Wydajewski Timothy & Amarylis Young ❸ William & Mary Young Laura Zaber Karlow Mark Zacek Eric & Barb Zarnikow ❸ Karen Zeman Kim Zlotkowski Zlotkowski Michael & Linda Zroskie

Foundations & Corporations (cont.)

Flood Brothers Disposal, Co. ❹ Franconello Restaurant Hallberg-Valek Agency, Ltd. HALO Branded Solutions ❹ IBEW Local 134 ❹ Jack Properties, LLC ❸ Kavanaugh Family Foundation ❶ Kelso-Burnett Key Carpet Corporation Krause Construction Kroger Leanos Photography Local 399 Int’ l Union Operating Engineers ❹ Marathon Sportswear, Inc. Max Goldenberg Foundation ❸ McNally’ s Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council ❸ Monterrey Security Consultants, Inc. ❸ Moran Electrical Contracting Mrozek Family Fund of the DuPage Fdn. ❸ Napleton Family Foundation ❸ Northern Trust Company ❸ Northwestern Mutual Foundation Oak Lawn Diner O’ Connor Law Group LLC ❸ Oscar Young State Farm Painters District Council #14 ❸ Parker Hannifin Corp. ❸ Pipefitters’Association Local 597 ❸ Powering Chicago ❸ Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel ❸ Raymond A. Gralak Ins. Agency, Inc. ❹ Reilly’ s Daughter Robert J. Napleton & Associates Rosangela’ s Pizza & Restaurant, Inc. Semmer Landscape LLC ❹ Shanahan Insurance ❸ Foundations & Sheet Metal Workers’Local 73 ❹ Corporations - $265,289 Sportsfields, Inc. Americanos Restaurant St. Rita Monastery ❸ Athletex Physical Therapy ❹ St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel ❸ Azteca Foods, Inc. ❷ St. Rita Teachers ❸ B&L Distributors, Inc. ❸ Teddy Bear Daycare Services Corp. ❷ Barraco’ s Pizza, Inc. ❹ Teddy Bear Nursery Schools, Inc. ❷ Benevity Community Impact Fund ❸ The Black Oak ❹ Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. ❸ The Blackbaud Giving Fund ❸ CECO Inc. ❹ The Catholic Bishop of Chicago ❸ Cement Mason’ s Union ❸ The Horton Group ❹ Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CME Group ❹ Thomas W. Dower Foundation ❶ Community Foundation Boulder County ❹ Tom Hopkins Foundation ❹ Connelly Electric UBS ❸ Core Fitness & Physical Therapy United Way Worldwide Correctional Technologies, Inc. V&V Corporation Country House Kitchen Co. ❹ W.P. & H.B. White Foundation ❶ County Fair Foods Webb Chevrolet Curley Funeral Home ❹ William Blair ❷ Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation ❸ Wonderburger Eli Lilly & Company Foundation ❸ Emil J. & Marie D. Kochton Foundation ❶ Euclid Beverage ❸ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ❸

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1905 Guild Planned Giving Society

The 1905 Guild honors alumni and friends who have committed to leaving a legacy through their estate plans to assist the next generation of Ritamen. This honorary society celebrates the tradition of St. Rita of Cascia High School and its legacy to the future. It is comprised of generous benefactors who have provided for St. Rita in their estate plans in the way of a will, charitable remainder trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, or remainder interest in a residence or farm.

The 1905 Guild is named to celebrate the year our tradition of excellence began on the Southside of Chicago. That year, Fr. James F. Green, O.S.A., brought Augustinian core values of Truth, Unity, and Love to 63rd and Oakley.

During the 11 years since, 25,149 men have benefitted from these core values.

We thank all those who are a part of the 1905 Guild. We are grateful for their commitment to the ideals of Augustinians and St. Rita High School’s mission that continues to thrive today.

If you have any questions, or would like to include St. Rita of Cascia High School in your estate plans, please contact John Schmitt ‘84, Director of Development at (773) 925-6600 x6629 or jschmitt@stritahs.com.

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St. Rita Leadership & Mission

ADMINISTRATION President | Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D. Principal | Josh Blaszak ‘02

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Director of Institutional Advancement | Michael Swanson Director of Development | John Schmitt ‘84 Advancement Database Manager | Mary Gal Carroll Development Manager | Mike McDevitt '17 Alumni & Athletic Chaplain; Advancement Associate | Fr. Bernard Danber, O.S.A. ‘68 Director of Marketing | Mary Larkin Cunningham Marketing Manager | Claire Cahill Marketing Coordinator | Andrew Mariotti ‘17

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clare Napleton, J.D. (HON) - Chair of the Board Dennis Coghlan, J.D. Nicholas Dachota ‘12 Paul Dachota ‘84 John D’Anca, ‘68, Ed.D., D. Psy. John Griffin ‘69, J.D.

Rev. Samuel Joutras, O.S.A. Daniel Latona ‘00, J.D. Laura Shallow, Ph.D. Jolynn Tweedie Graca Kenneth Wroblewski ‘02

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Deacon John Dohanue, J.D., Ed.D. Ernest Mrozek ‘71 Rev. Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.

MISSION St. Rita of Cascia High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men, rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the tradition of St. Augustine, following the Augustinian philosophy of education.

St. Rita aims to form each student as a whole person: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially, and to provide its young men with the necessary skills to succeed in college and in life, leading to lifelong learning and personal awareness.

Through the Augustinian core values of Veritas (truth), Unitas (unity), and Caritas (love), St. Rita strives to develop a bond between the members of the entire family: Augustinians, faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.

In the spirit of our Father, St. Augustine, we will be of one mind and one heart on our way to God.

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St. Rita of Cascia High School 7740 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60620

St. Rita High School Brick Fundraiser Join the rich tradition that makes St. Rita such a special place. Forever leave your legacy by purchasing a personalized brick for the walkway located just outside our main entrance between the McCarthy Center and Mrozek Family Fitness Center.

Bricks are available in two sizes with the option to include clip art: 4 x 8 inches — $275 8 x 8 inches — $500

To participate, please complete the online order form at stritahs.com/walkway or scan the QR code.

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