Events Recap

GRAND CELEBRATION

Together We Can Weather Any Storm

Over 400 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends celebrated an evening of philanthropy with the 34th Annual Grand Celebration on Saturday, April 30. Over $127,000 was raised during the live appeal in support of building the school’s endowment and the net profit from the evening was nearly $200,000.

Also featured during the evening were the 2022 Visionary Award Recipients, celebrating seven distinguished members of our community. We are grateful to Richard “Hank” Deily ’72, our Brother Robert Arrowsmith ’63 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; Judy Hewitt, our 1958 Cornerstone Award recipient; Russ ’79 and Paula Hamill, the Our Lady Award recipients, Rich Seel, the Magnificat Award recipient and Top Dog Services with Todd ’89 and Kyle ’92 Dickerson, the Concordia Award recipients.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29, 2023 and plan to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable 35th Annual Grand Celebration, where we will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Paul Barker, president, with a Night at the Derby.

▲ 2022 Visionary Award Recipients

TOM KOLAR †

Celebration Of Life

Alumni, family and friends gathered in May 2022 to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Kolar, a beloved member of Good Counsel’s faculty for 53 years. Tom passed away on March 27, 2021.

REUNION

Weekend

Following the postponement of reunions in 2020, the November 2021 Reunion Weekend welcomed back alumni from the Classes of 0, 1, 5 and 6 for double the fun. Over 330 Falcon alumni participated in reunion activities including the football game on Friday event, the alumni basketball game on Saturday morning, the Alumni of Color Luncheon, and Saturday evening’s reunion celebrations. In addition, on Friday evening we welcomed the newest inductees into the Good Counsel Athletic Hall of Fame: Julie Weiss Childers ’96, Steve Ghent, Akeem Hebron ’06, Becky West ’09, the 1998 Girls Soccer Team and James Gist ’04.

Classes ending in 2 and 7 are encouraged to join us for Reunion Weekend 2022 October 14 & 15; for more information visit www.olgchs.org/reunions.

CLASS OF 2022 LEGACIES

Steve Garland ’74 and Elizabeth Garland ’22, Suzanne Crowell ’95 and Kicky Crowell ’22, John Bork ’87 and John Bork ’22, Jim Owen ’77 and Jacob Owen ’22, Marc Sauro ’89 and Isabella Sauro ’22, Tom Shioutakon ’91 and Emily Shioutakon ’22, Tom Brennan ’85 and Kayla Brennan ’22, Tom ’93 & Amy ’92 Campbell and Brady Campbell ’22, Steve Howes ’91 and Michael Howes ’22, Dan Fitzgerald ’78 and Kelly Fitzgerald ’22, Mark ’93 & Andrea ’93 Stancik and Will Stancik ’22, Amy Boldt ’00 and Gabe Koenig ’22, Chris Mantua ’92 and Sean Mantua ’22, Chris ’90 & Ellen ’92 DeLisi and Nick DeLisi ’22, Chris Pautler ’91, Thomas Pautler ’22, and Emily Pautler ’22

39th Annual Steve Dean GOLF CLASSIC

Nets Nearly $50,000

Marking a third consecutive sellout, the Steve Dean Golf Classic brought together generous sponsors, community partners, alumni and friends to Manor Country Club on Monday, September 13, 2022.

This year, the $5,000 scholarship was awarded to Troy Sutton ’23. The fund was created 39 years ago in honor of Steve Dean ’67, who passed away in 1976 due to complications related to cerebral palsy. Sutton embodies Steve’s love of Good Counsel through his involvement in academic, social and athletic programs. The 40th Annual Steve Dean Golf Classic is planned for Monday, September 19, at Manor Country Club.

SOCIETY CELEBRATION

The Annual Society Celebration celebrates those donors who give $1,000 or more in support of the school, whether through the Fund for Good Counsel, the Community Partners program, for scholarships or other restricted areas of need. Over 150 attended the 2021 celebration on December 9, 2021 and enjoyed a program featuring the talents of GC students in the arts.

SAVE THE DATE

The next Society Celebration, for donors who give annually $1,000 or more, is scheduled for December 1, 2022.

Launching the

Good Counsel deeply values its supporters for their generous contributions and unwavering dedication. Launching this fall is the Good Counsel Giving Society, providing a number of ways to recognize a donor’s support.

Contributions to Good Counsel provide vital operating funds to ensure that Good Counsel’s immediate and greatest needs are met each year to sustain the excellence of the school and the student experience.

Together, these gifts address expenses not covered by tuition, allowing Good Counsel to make a bold and meaningful commitment to our students and faculty. A commitment that we simply couldn't fulfill otherwise. Support from alumni, parents and friends is recognized by several giving circles:

The 1958 Legacy Circle

honors alumni, parents and friends who have included Good Counsel in their estate plans or have made some other type of planned gift to Good Counsel. Benefits: Members of the 1958 Legacy Circle are recognized in the school’s Annual Report of Donors, receive a special pin, and are invited to the Society Celebration, an annual donor recognition dinner.

The Xaverian Brothers Circle

recognizes those individuals whose lifetime philanthropic impact demonstrates how “in harmony small things grow.” This circle recognizes those who have provided cumulative gifts exceeding $50,000, pledged or paid, to Good Counsel.

Benefits: Members of the Xaverian Brothers Circle are recognized in the school’s Annual Report of Donors, receive a special pin and card for lifetime access to selected Good Counsel events, and are invited to the Society Celebration, an annual donor recognition dinner.

The Saint Francis Xavier Circle

recognizes those individuals who make an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the school. Benefits: Members of the SFX Circle are recognized in the school’s Annual Report of Donors, are invited to the Society Celebration, and receive an annual donor card that provides access to selected Good Counsel events.

The Ryken Loyalty Circle

honors donors who have supported Good Counsel for five or more consecutive years, regardless of giving amount. Benefits: Members of the Ryken Loyalty Circle are recognized in the school’s Annual Report of Donors and are invited to the Society Celebration, an annual donor recognition dinner.