A Lion for Life Magazine Winter 2014

A Lion for Life M A G A Z I N E

Featuring Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni

Volume XVI | Number 2 | Winter 2014

BUILT ON TRADITION, SUPPORTED BY LEGACY

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School News Alumni Feature: The Luthringshausens

Young Alumni Alumnae Student Lions Saint Viator Business Forum Class Notes In Memoriam On the cover: alumni legacy family Julie Enright Murphy ‘88, Erin R. Murphy ‘13 and Matthew J. Murphy ‘88

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A special thank you to the 2013-2014 Saint Viator & Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni Association Board: Jim Hora ‘70, Co-Chair Dan Murphy ‘04, Co-Chair Julie Bennett ‘08, Young Alumni Co-Chair Matt Senchuk ‘08, Young Alumni Co-Chair Jennifer Anderson ‘89 Maggie Paxson Bleeker ‘99 Chris Carter ‘08 Carole Lorenz Christensen ‘70 Rob Costello ‘02 Anne Drolet Edwards ‘02 Lisa Smith Fulton ‘87 Chris Gordon ‘81 Court Harris ‘03 Kathy Harty ‘71 Bob Kenney ‘85 John McNamara ‘68 Jim Mitchell ‘77 Rhonda Starr ‘87 Pamela Swiderski ‘94 John Wendell ‘68

Messages from our Community

Dear Friends...

This time of year I thank God for warmth, especially in Chicago. But the gift of warmth during winter always makes me grateful, as well, for the warmth that has come from the people in my life who have helped me become a better person.

Many of them were teachers at my alma mater, Griffin High School – a Viatorian school in Springfield, Illinois.

I see Saint Viator teachers, coaches and staff members sharing that warmth every day as I walk the halls, go to athletic events and fine arts performances and pray with students on retreats. I continually hear from our students about how their lives have been changed by the people here who have committed themselves to Fr. Querbes’ mission.

Let me invite you to take a moment this winter and offer a prayer for the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary teachers or mentors who have helped shape you. If you get another moment, send an email. It will make someone’s day. Pass on the warmth.

In the meantime, know that we will always be here for you, especially in those moments when life seems cold.

Peace, Fr. Corey

Greetings From Saint Viator Welcome to the winter issue, which features the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary alumni. Our community experienced a very successful fall season filled with exciting events, networking and conversation. From our homecoming tent and class reunions to our alumni memorial Mass, our community continues to stay engaged with Saint Viator. We are proud to have also conducted several successful events such as our Young Alumni Thanksgiving Gathering, 3-on3 Basketball Tournament and college visits with Fr. Corey. We are grateful to all of you that continues to inspire our community through your participation, stories, support and service.

We encourage you and your families to stay connected to Saint Viator in 2014. We will have several opportunities for you to connect with Lions back home.

When you’re a Lion, you’re A Lion For Life.

Go Lions!

Chris Wells Tony Marino ‘07, Thomas Sullivan ‘07, Brian Guth ‘12, James Platania ‘08, Matthew O’Malley ‘08, Michael Landuyt ‘08, Richard Markovits ‘10, Andrew Pappas ‘07, Eric Huber ‘08, Richard McLoughlin ‘10, Brendan King ‘10 and Chris Wells, Director of Alumni Relations at the first Young Alumni 3-on-3 Tournament in the Cahill Gymnasium

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The New Marie Gallagher Academic Commons The Chapel has been painted, the theater is in the midst of an update and a new red lion greets visitors at the front entrance – all nice improvements and now there are two major renovations soon to be underway that are sure to shake things up.

Steve Burks, Director of Building and Grounds. “The Marie Gallagher Academic Commons on the whole will hold up to 170 people. There will be a quiet study area that will accommodate about 35 people, separated from the main area with glass doors.”

A complete redesign and resurfacing of the cafeteria and the Marie Gallagher Student Academic Commons, currently known as the library, will

Offices will also be housed onsite, with several IT functions represented and an English department office readily accessible to students. Plans

“It is a fantastic idea that you can have study groups or study alone, plus all the other things being added are great,” said junior Elizabeth Krause. “Many students are very excited about this renovation.”

In addition to the Marie Gallagher Academic Commons renovations, plans are being finalized to replace the over 50-year-old school cafeteria with a multi-purpose facility. This facility

Rendering of the new Marie Gallagher Academic Commons courtesy of Cashman Stahler Group, Architects

greatly improve the way students conduct their work and facilitate the way students and faculty interact.

The library will undergo a complete transformation, relocating the offices and study areas. Additionally, the variety of furniture will allow students to study in areas in which they are most comfortable.

“The Marie Gallagher Academic Commons is a collaborative working area, where you will be able to talk with friends about sports, brainstorm for a class, have a meeting with a club or do just about anything,” said Mr.

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also include a small conference room, monitors showing news and current events, along with LCD dropdowns to aid lectures and student presentations.

“We are trying to make a college-like information area, where kids come to work together on their schoolwork,” said Principal Mrs. Eileen Manno.

“We want to make this area mimic the real world, since how we do our work today is far different than how we worked in the past. We are not getting rid of books, but instead are accessing today’s digital alternative to printed books which ultimately supports our iPad education initiative.”

will offer a food-court style setting, increase the seating capacity and provide a great space to accommodate faculty professional development training, banquets, reunions and receptions to benefit everyone in the school community.

The Marie Gallagher Academic Commons renovations will begin during spring break and are scheduled to be completed in early summer. Stay tuned for exciting news regarding the multi-purpose facility plans and our future enhancements to the fine arts facilities.

— By Alex Horne ‘17

Lion Athletes Secure D-I Spots what schools I could play at,” said Gattone.

Maria Petrillo signed with D e P a u l University where she will join the w o m e n’s soccer team.

“I am very excited to attend my dream school and also continue to play the sport Maria Petrillo, Robert Renner, Caitlin Creel, Ore Arogundade and Dana Gattone on National Signing Day that I love,” said Petrillo.

She The Saint Viator Athletic Department Caitlin Creel plans to accomplish one is eager to compete at the college level is excited to have several senior athletes of her childhood goals as she takes her while pursuing her college education committed to continue their athletic talents to Auburn, Alabama, to join the this fall. careers at various Division I college Tigers equestrian team.

Robert Renner is traveling to a warmer programs when they enroll in the fall.

Ore Arogundade, Caitlin Creel, Maria “I have been interested in riding at climate to build on his Saint Viator golf Petrillo, Robert Renner and Dana Auburn since middle school,” she says. career by joining the men’s golf team at Gattone are excited about taking their Creel adds, “Throughout the past four Florida Gulf Coast University. skills to the next level. years I have really gotten to know the coaches and the program, and I have “I visited the school frequently and I Arogundade looks forward to joining grown to love it. They take riding to a am very excited about being able to play Drake University in Des Moines, whole new level with their workouts golf year round -- there is never an offIowa, next fall as he helps the Bulldogs and mindset towards winning and season, which gives me a better chance basketball team take on the Missouri improving and it has shown in their to achieve my dream of becoming a professional golfer,” explained Renner.

Valley Conference. performances.”

“I can’t wait to get to college,” said Arogundade. “I’m excited for the opportunity to play and represent a university, and I thank God for the blessings He has given me.”

Dana Gattone, who will play golf at the University of Illinois next year, said the recruitment process has taken her to many places she would have never gone before.

Petrillo, Renner, Creel, Arogundade, and Gattone are looking forward to building on the great tradition of Lion alumni competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics.

Last season, Arogundade averaged 19.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as he helped lead the Lions to an overall 6-2 conference record. He also led the ESCC in total points (154).

“Last year I began the whole recruitment process of contacting coaches and researching schools and this past summer was important in that I realized what I am capable of and

— By Lauren Mroz ‘14 and Madison McAteer ‘15

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Living our Legacy

The Luthringshausens: Kole ‘12, Chloe ‘13, Jacqueline Rizner Luthringshausen ‘84 and Kevin ‘82

The Luthringshausen family has a strong tradition of supporting the Saint Viator community. In this issue, we showcase their commitment to continue their alumni legacy and passion to serve as a cornerstone for Catholic education.

high school but felt an immediate bond after discovering we went to SV and SHM. After we were married and had our own kids, we knew we wanted to continue the Luthringshausen legacy at Saint Viator High School.

Q. As an alumna of Sacred Heart Q. Tell us how the Luthringshausen of Mary and your husband, an alumnus of Saint Viator, what legacy at Saint Viator started. factors played a role in sending Kevin: I went to the local public school your children to Saint Viator High for grade school, but it was important School? to my parents that I attend Catholic high school. I chose Saint Viator and graduated in ‘82. My brother graduated from Saint Viator as well.

Jackie: Catholic education was also important to my parents. I have three brothers and we all attended Catholic grammar school and Catholic high school. My three brothers graduated from Saint Viator and I graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary in ‘84.

Kevin and I ended up meeting each other in class at the University of Notre Dame. We didn’t know each other in

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In choosing a high school for our children, we both agreed that we wanted to send our kids to a Catholic high school because we believe in the importance of a faith-based education.

We think a faith-based education is vital in shaping the character of young adults, particularly in the formative high school years. We chose Saint Viator because, as alumni, we knew that Saint Viator offered both an enriching faithbased environment and top-notch academics. Kevin and I both feel that the spiritual and academic foundation

we received at SV/SHM enabled us to successfully transition into college and the next phases of our lives. We wanted that same strong foundation for our own kids.

Additionally, we felt that it was important for a high school to have strong extra-curricular programs so that students become well-rounded.

For our family, strong athletic programs were important since our kids enjoyed playing competitive sports. The fact that Saint Viator had strong athletic programs was definitely a draw for us.

Our kids’ athletic experiences at SV created some of their best memories.

Q. For Chloe and Kole: What does it mean to you to have continued your family’s legacy at Saint Viator?

Chloe: It definitely made it more meaningful to attend the same school my parents attended. Because of the family history, I felt like the school was special right from the start.

Kole: I agree that it felt more special to attend the same school my parents graduated from. It was also a lot of fun to talk to a teacher or a coach who said, “I taught your dad,” or “I coached your dad.” That made my high school experience even more meaningful.

Q. Your family has been very generous through the years. What drives your family to continue impacting the Saint Viator community through giving?

Q. What is the one piece of advice you would tell alumni considering sending their son or daughter to Saint Viator?

of Mary had in shaping our lives and making us who were are. Because of this, we feel it is important to give back so that students going forward will have even greater experiences and opportunities.

We would tell them that although you can get a good education in most of our public schools, Saint Viator will give your child so much more. In addition to providing a great education, Saint Viator will enrich your student spiritually and offer a community that feels like family. It’s been more than 30 years since we graduated and we still feel it is a place to call home because of the sense of community we feel there.

improvements in the school because we want to see it continually growing and improving.

Q. What is the one thing you would say to other alumni about how they We are so grateful for the huge impact could make an impact by making a that Saint Viator and Sacred Heart gift to Saint Viator?

Q. Can you point to any specific experiences at Saint Viator that impacted your decision to give?

When the Boler Center was being constructed, we were very supportive of the project because we believe in the value of having first-rate athletic facilities. From there, we have given where we can to support other

We would say that it would make a huge impact on Saint Viator if all alumni would give back and make some annual gift to the school. Even a small gift makes a difference. The expenses of the school and the cost of educating a student keep going up every year. To keep up with these expenses, as well as to keep developing and improving its curriculum and facilities, SV needs more of its alumni base to give support.

Giving your time and talents through volunteering are just as important.

Greater alumni support is vital to Saint Viator’s continued success.

The Viator Foundation Annual Fund Continuing the Legacy The Viator Foundation’s Annual Fund is the campaign that provides the funds needed to continue the legacy at Saint Viator that was built by thousands of Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary alumni and their parents.

In the spirit of Fr. Louis Querbes, founder of the Clerics of St. Viator, every effort is made to keep tuition affordable for every student that wants to experience Saint Viator. This is only possible with the generosity of thousands of alumni, parents and friends who make a donation to Saint Viator on an annual basis. Gifts made to the Viator Foundation Annual Fund go toward covering the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating a student. Currently tuition only covers 85% of the school’s expense to educate a student. In addition the Viator Foundation Annual fund also assists in funding the $1.3 million in tuition assistance given out on an annual basis.

To keep the Saint Viator legacy alive, please make a gift to the Viator Foundation by visiting SaintViator.com and clicking on the Donate Now button in the upper right corner. You can also contact Tom Ramsden in the Advancement Office at 847-392-4050 ext. 344.

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Sacred heart of Mary 50th Jubilee Bobby socks and saddle shoes, old yearbook photos and vintage school uniforms: They all were on display at a 50th jubilee event celebrating the opening in September 1963 of the former Sacred Heart of Mary High School.

Alumnae attended from the premier class of 1965 through the last graduating class of 1987. They gathered in the former SHM school itself and relived memories of birthdays celebrated with decorated lockers, sock hops with Officer Frank, Christmas, Father-Daughter and prom dances in the cafeteria, sunbathing in the courtyard with double albums covered in foil, tricycle races during Spirit Week and many other traditions.

One of the biggest crowd pleasers: A CD of SHM’s greatest hits from the cafeteria jukebox. Sr. Mary Alice Young reminded everyone of how almost daily she used a knife to turn down the volume on the juke box almost daily.

In all, nearly 230 graduates returned, representing all 24 classes, along with 12 former faculty members and Sisters of the RSHM.

Kathy Harty ’71 came up with the 50th idea, contacted the current owners of the building, arranged to rent the gym, and organized the entire event.

“My vision was to do something for just the girls of the Heart that would embrace and celebrate the traditions that we all shared,” said Kathy. “I knew that if it was back on the original SHM campus, it would appeal to all alums.”

“It doesn’t matter that there’s no longer a Sacred Heart of Mary High School, because we are Sacred Heart of Mary,” Kathy told the crowd. “Thank you for joining me on this journey and for making today such a huge success that more than exceeded my original expectations.”

In addition to Sr. Mary Alice, teachers Sister Margaret Ann Landry (formerly Sr. Immaculee, 1963-64) and Hope Bucher (formerly Sr. Hope Marie, 1964-69) were also in attendance.

“I want to thank you for the wonderful women you have become,” Sister Mary Alice told the crowd. “Whether you’re teachers or businesswomen, or mothers or grandmothers, the best way to live out

Photo courtesy of Cathy Brinkworth ‘71

the Sacred Heart of Mary tradition is to continue to develop those gifts and bring them out into the world.”

See photos and posts on the official SHM Facebook page. Like our page for all updates at Facebook.com/ SacredHeartofMaryHighSchoolRolling MeadowsIL. — By Eileen O’Grady Daday ‘73

Alumnae from the Class of 1971 pose for a photo at the Sacred Heart of Mary all-class reunion. Courtesy of Cathy Brinkworth ‘71.

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Young Alumni

Strong Minds Yield Success goals. Whether the person is looking for a new job or starting a relationship, it is about determining specific goals and then creating the action plan to achieve them.

Author, skater, college graduate, life coach and business owner. For any 24-year-old woman, that would seem like a lot. However, for Nicolette House ‘07, this is just the beginning.

“My career began at Saint Viator.

During high school I was very active in skating, which presented several scheduling challenges with my academics. The administration, teachers and counselors all went above and beyond to support my dreams. After high school, I chose to attend DePaul University. I graduated from DePaul in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology,” said House.

House met her life coach through a mutual friend. “My friend told me that if I was thinking about psychology, I should talk to her friend about life coaching,” said House.

In March 2012, House went to her first coaching session and she instantly fell in love. “I realized this is everything I want to do,” House added.

A life coach allows people to connect their inner passions to their outer

House continued, “It’s very client focused. I believe that the client already knows the answers. They just need to talk it out.”

In March 2013, House started her own life coaching business focusing on mental skills and transitioning.

“My type of coaching is two-fold,” she stated. “First, I conduct mental skills training for athletes, which helps them transition from a rookie mentality to a seasoned athlete’s mindset. I move the athlete away from self doubt to confidence, which improves performance. I also focus on major life changes and the affects they have on us. Whether a person is coming home from college, changing business environments or getting married, I help each client determine the best path forward.”

House is a certified professional coach through IPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

Assessing people to help them see what their energetic profile is -- how they perceive the world and respond when all is going well and when life becomes stressful. She is trained to give assessments that will help people see their energetic profile, which is how they perceive the world and

respond when all is going well and when life becomes stressful.

“It shows a person how their personality changes in different situations,” House explained. “It is really powerful to see that they have the ability to choose to react differently in a stressful situation.”

When House started her business, she encountered a few obstacles along the way. “I had the passion and an idea, but finding my audience was a challenge. The other obstacle I anticipated was my age. They didn’t make me feel like their problems were things that only someone older would understand. Going through the program, I was easily the youngest person. Fortunately, my clients didn’t let that get in the way. When I talk to people now, I remember that time and I apply that sensitivity to help them push through.”

In addition to coaching, House published her first book through Sporting Chance Press in May 2010.

“Maddie Takes the Ice” is a look at what it takes to compete and offers support and encouragement to all athletes.

When House thinks about the future, she uses her coaching skills to guide her career.

“Coaching is a really powerful, helping modality. When you have that self awareness, you gain a whole new perspective on life. You don’t need to have a problem to be coached.

Coaching is meant for people who want to lead optimal lives.”

— By Nora Cay Ryan ‘95

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A Few Words with...

A senior at Saint Viator, Santiago Sordo-Palacios faces the dilemma plaguing students across the country: figuring out where he will go to college and what his major will be.

“My top three choices are Villanova, Fordham and Boston College. I plan to double major in philosophy and sociology so I can go into not-for-profit management,” said SordoPalacios.

Each student is required to complete 25 hours of Christian service every year. As a freshman, Sordo-Palacios completed the hours without thinking too much about why he was doing it. After breaking his wrist during a wrestling meet, he was forced to stay out of athletics for the remainder of the year. To fill his time, he opted to go on the Quest retreat, an experience that would have a profound effect.

“After going on Quest, I began thinking about my spiritual life and my service life,” he said. “I realized that I needed to start doing something that would allow me to give back to the community and people around me.”

“Three classes specifically have led me to this decision,” he continued. “Honors World History with Mr. Nall opened my mind to thinking critically. In Honors Geometry, Br. Tripamer made us apply concepts in Going into his junior year, different ways, challenging us Sordo-Palacios participated in the to consider unique solutions.

Peacebuilders Initiative, a weekAP Language and Composition long summer retreat at the Catholic with Mr. Paolelli made me think Theological Union in Chicago’s about the books we read and Hyde Park neighborhood. Each how the messages within them afternoon, they would go on trips really touch our everyday lives. to various ministry sites; he went While these are three distinct to Misericordia, an organization disciplines, each encouraged a lot Santiago Sordo-Palacios with his parents. that helps persons with developmental of thinking philosophically and I disabilities. As part of Peacebuilders, think fits perfectly with what I want to do.” participants are required to plan a peace project in their Born in Venezuela, Sordo-Palacios immigrated to the United communities when they return home.

States when he was 10. After a few years in Cincinnati, the “The biggest thing I got out of Peacebuilders was the chance family moved to Arlington Heights just as he was going into to share that experience with others,” Sordo-Palacios eighth grade. revealed. “When I came back, I realized I wanted to give “We moved to Arlington Heights because of Saint Viator. My students an opportunity to take their own service experiences mom did a lot of research about some of the best Catholic and talk about them. With the help of campus ministers, I schools in the Chicago area. After visiting a few of them, we created a program called Metanoia, which means a spiritual decided on Saint Viator. I definitely think we made the right change. The program is a three-hour retreat where we talk about Catholic social teaching, our experiences and the choice,” Sordo-Palacios declared.

Viatorian call to service. I’m happy that the administration His college application reads like a laundry list of co- incorporated Metanoia as an official option in the Christian curricular activities. One activity that definitely tops his list Service Program.” is the work he did creating the Presidents’ Association with Sordo-Palacios has just a few months left in his Saint Viator co-founder Steven Jensen ’12. The Presidents’ Association experience. As he reflects back on his experience, he is left encourages student-leaders from the athletic teams and clubs with a feeling of accomplishment. to support each other’s activities.

“I have made lots of really great friends that have pushed “The idea is to try to get the students to support every team, me academically and spiritually. As I end this chapter, I am not just the football and basketball teams,” Sordo-Palacios happy to see programs I started thriving. This Saint Viator continued. “We are building awareness for every program community has really influenced who I am today. It will our students are involved in. My focus is to establish a really always be a part of my life. I feel like I am the embodiment solid program that will continue making a difference and of the phrase, ‘When you’re a Lion, you’re A Lion for Life!’” help the student leadership throughout the school.”

— By Nora Cay Ryan ‘95

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Saint Viator Business Forum

Lions Helping Lions When Paul Corty ‘96 attended his first Saint Viator Business Forum event nearly a year ago, he didn’t really know what to expect. However, since that time, he has expanded his network, gained expert advice on personal matters and made several business connections.

“The short time I’ve been involved with the group has been extremely beneficial,” said Corty. “On the business side, I’ve been able to discuss various investments tools at the institution level with like-minded individuals within the group that evaluate these opportunities from time to time.”

“Personally, I connected with Andy Kelleher ‘86 and made use of one of the professional services, putting various trust services in place,” Corty continued. “He sat down with me and walked me through the specifics of it. I never felt rushed or that he was pushing me out the door. I’m sure that if I had gone elsewhere, I definitely would not have received that level of attention. I appreciated him taking the time to talk to me.”

After graduating from Saint Viator, Corty attended Florida Atlantic University and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics. He returned to the Chicago area and landed a job at Bank of America in its Global Corporate Investment Banking Division as an analyst supporting its overseas trading team. After a few years, he obtained his master’s degree from Loyola University in Chicago. He currently works as an investment banker with Ziegler, focused on emerging investment themes within the senior service and aging population segments of the healthcare market.

The Saint Viator Business Forum was established to provide Saint Viator and Sacred Heart alumni, parents and students a place where businessrelated ideas can be discussed in an objective and friendly manner, allowing members to educate, connect with and learn from one another.

“For me, making use of different networks to advance my personal and professional goals was very helpful,” Corty noted. “The Saint Viator community is a strong community, and that is what we are building with the Business Forum.

When I was a student, I appreciated the core values

of the school, and we uphold these standards within this group.”

The Business Forum varies the meeting times and locations throughout the year to encourage the greatest number of participants.

“We all have busy schedules, so we try to make this group work for everyone. We pick themes that play with current market environment or various business-related topics of interest. We also provide a social aspect that allows members to get to know each other on a personal level,” Corty continued. “My advice to anyone who has not been to a meeting yet is Paul Corty ‘96 to come out and give it a try. You will be surprised as far as who’s there, who you might know already, and how quickly you can get to where you want to be. In today’s business society, you have to take advantage of every networking opportunity that comes your way. We all share the Saint Viator connection. To have that commonality enables us to have fun while we interact, which ultimately fosters professional growth.”

— By Nora Cay Ryan ‘95

Chris Jarosz ‘83, Andrew Kelleher ‘86, Robert Costello ‘02 and current parent Richard Morton at the inaugural Business Forum Symposium last November.

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ALUMNI ‘65 After a 32-year career at Arlington International Racecourse, Kris Koss Stabler is retiring from her position as vice president of community relations.

In addition to her work at Arlington, she also served the community in many capacities during her tenure, with posts at the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Community Hospital.

The Charter Class of 1965 50th Reunion Committee is searching for the following classmates: Steven Baker, Connell Carlson, Robert Christiansen, James Collins, Michael Collins, William Curtis, Charles Hall, Jeffrey Jordan, Thomas Lacey, James McKay, James Minter, Dennis O’Donnell and Gregory Stephens. Contact Director of Alumni Relations Chris Wells at cwells@saintviator.com or 224.625.1259 with any information.

room director and a trauma surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

‘76 Since taking over the helm as CEO of W.W. Grainger Inc. in 2008, Jim Ryan has led the company to doubledigit sales growth and a 244-percent surge in the stock price. Crain’s Chicago Business credits the success to Ryan’s decision to add products, boost the number of sales reps and expand services.

‘77 Former Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Daily Herald reporter Michael Sean Comerford has logged over 12,000 miles across the U.S. in the past year working in traveling carnivals. He plans to turn his travel experiences into a book.

Follow him on his blog at eyeslikecarnivals.com.

Medicine where he will map the functional circuitry of visual processing in the inner retina.

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Dana Wyatt Bonifacic ’00 and William Bonifacic ’01 were married in June at St. Alphonsus in Chicago. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jack Wall.

Col. Keith J. Teister was serving in the U.S. Air Force as Chief of Strategy Division, 608th Air Operations Center, 8th Air Force, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.

The 608th is the Joint Air Operations Center for the US Strategic Command. Teister serves as a command pilot with primary duties in B-52, T-38 and F-117 aircraft.

‘96 Molly Faul Veit married husband Mark in Chicago in December of 2012. The couple resides in Cape Coral, Florida.

‘02 Northwestern Memorial Hospital fourth-year anesthesiology resident Loryn King Kromrey has been squeezing a lot of running into her schedule.

She recently ran a 2:54 marathon in Chicago and has competed in the Boston Marathon twice.

‘98 Carisa Barreca is starring in Second City’s hit revue “A Clown Car Named Desire.” The show received 4 stars from the Chicago Tribune’s Chris Jones.

Katy Ruffatto Allen and husband Rob welcomed their first child, Miles Robert, on May 7, 2013.

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‘70 Harper College honored Dr. Thomas Mullin as one of their seven distinguished alumni for 2013. After Harper, Mullin continued his studies at Loyola University in Chicago.

Mullin is the emergency

from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Probate & Estate Planning Program.

‘78 Attorney Lawrence R. LaSusa received a Certificate of Completion

Jason Jacoby received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Jacoby has accepted a post-doctoral research fellowship at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of

Maggie Schrock married Brian Miller at St. Andrew’s Church in Delavan,

Wisconsin, this June. Many Lions were in attendance including: Nick LaMantia ‘04, Tom Kalaway ‘02, Katy Augustin LaMantia ‘75, Erin Langtim Kalaway ‘02, Sue Augustin ‘78, Molly Broeren ‘01, Michelle Alameda Sherman ‘02, Hillary Fash ‘02, Kati Menges ‘02, Cara Marcocchio Morkes ‘02, Emily Galassi Sullivan ‘02, Annie Spinazze ‘02, Jenna Monaco Leone ‘02, Julie Kuhn ‘02, Nicole Pokuta Hummel ‘01, Matt Hummel ‘01 and Angie LaMantia ‘02.

‘03 Heather Leszczewicz joined Wrapports LLC as a community news producer.

Her work spans many editions of the local media company’s publications including the Barrington Courier and Lincolnshire Review among others.

Laura Zeller Matzkin and husband Daniel Matzkin, both of ‘03, welcomed baby Abigail Josephine on June 22, 2013. Abigail’s godparents are John Bennett ‘03 and Jenny Zeller ‘06. Proud aunt is Lauren Matzkin ‘05.

Mayme Pace and Guy Ranallo, both of ‘03, have announced their engagement. Wedding plans are underway.

Jay Dunne married Nichole Molnar of South Bend, Indiana on April 13, 2013.

In the wedding party were Jay’s twin sister Caroline Dunne ‘03, best man Chris Loeber ‘03, and old friend Kevin Carter ‘03. Jay works as an intelligence analyst for iJet International. He and Nichole now live in Annapolis, Maryland.

‘04 Nick Ruggio received his doctorate of dental surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2013. Nick has joined his father’s practice, which has offices in Arlington Heights, Elgin and Lincoln Park.

Olivia Metzinger and Jonathan Spector, both of ‘04 celebrated their marriage along with several Saint Viator alumni.

Jonathan plays professional soccer for Birmingham City F.C. From left to right: Jimmy Deblasio ‘04, Chris

Spector ‘00, Court Harris ‘03, Danny Malandrino ‘04, Cassie Haupers Malandrino ‘04, Colleen Broeren White ‘04, Lauren Griebel Garcia ‘04, Cornell Bar ‘04, Jonathan and Olivia Metzinger Spector ‘04, Rick Broeren ‘73, Brigitta Metzinger ‘06, Jim Bristol ‘73, Mary Mullin Bristol ‘74, Jennifer Haupers ‘06, Saint Viator Head Soccer Coach Mike Taylor, Mike McBride, Mike Cavers ‘04.

Buccaneers practice squad on October 16, 2013.

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As part of her studies at Loyola University in Chicago, Katie MacKendrick was a student intern at LiftChicago, a non-profit that fights poverty and helps people achieve economic stability. She credits the experience with encouraging her to pursue a people-focused position in future employment after graduation.

Christine Kehl married Lucas Trainor at Old St. Mary’s Church in Milwaukee last June.

Christine is a middle school reading and language arts teacher in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.

‘07 Sam Ruggio completed his first year at John Marshall Law School. Sam spent the month of June in Beijing, China, in a program with the Peking University Institute of International Intellectual Property.

‘09 Brett Kay was selected in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft by the San Francisco Giants. Prior to the draft, Brett spent four years as shortstop for the Illinois State Redbirds and guided the team through its most successful regular season.

‘10

Maria D’Andrea appeared on TLC’s Randy to the Rescue, receiving bridal fashion advice from the celebrity fashion director.

Dan Donohue, currently a senior at Northwestern University, brought his Scholastic Bowl talents to the big league, as a competitor on the “Jeopardy! College Championships.” Donohue has also developed a Junior Wildcat program that draws high school students to the campus to compete.

Emmett Cleary was signed to the Tampa Bay

Creighton University named Anthony Quagliano

‘08

a recipient of the 2013 Ferlic Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship. As part of his research, he studied a gene that is more abundant in giant pandas than in populations of other bears. Scientists are testing the connection to the panda’s bamboo diet.

NCAA Division III national golf championships on the 130-yard 12th hole at Florida’s Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore finished the tournament tied for 16th place individually and 9th place as a team.

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‘12

After leading the team in scoring last year, Ricky Gattone continues his hockey prowess as the captain of Northwestern University’s Wildcats Hockey team for the 20132014 season.

Louis Gumma, part of the Sky Broncos precision flight team, took fifth place at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Championship held this past May at Ohio State University. He is majoring in aviation science and administration at Western Michigan University.

Kenny Wienckowski scored a hole-in-one at the

Austin Spahr ‘11, Ryan Santorsola ‘12, Mike Santorsola ‘11, John Campanelli ‘12, Jeremy Linzing ‘12 and Jackson Owens ‘13 celebrate as members of the Indiana University hockey team.

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Mary Vandenbergh, Executive Director of Advancement; Jaden Payton, Trish Payton, Jarrett Payton ‘99, Dennis Drolet, Jean Dziedzic, Director of Parent and Community Relations and Chris Wells, Director of Alumni Relations at the annual Alumni Homecoming Tent.

In Memoriam Eternal rest grant unto these members of the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart community

Alumni Brian Cosentino ‘70, July 2013.

Paul Dowdle ‘74, May 24, 2013.

Brother of Dave Dowdle ‘77.

Edward J. Quigley ‘64, October 5, 2013. Brother of Diane Quigley Kuzma ‘65.

Roxana Wasyliw Wizorek ‘88, May 12, 2013. Wife of Joseph; mother of Joseph and Michael, sister of Nina Wasyliw Khazen ‘90.

Curt A. Wosick ‘79, July 22, 2013.

Husband of Patty Wosick; father of Kelli Wosick ‘11, Jake Wosick ‘13, Ryan Wosick and Shanna Wosick ‘17; son of Eileen and the late Clemence Wosick; brother of Mary Jo Walsh, Michael Wosick and Kim Stauffer.

Joseph Michael Zielinski ‘76, September 13, 2013. Husband of Donna Zielinski; father of Matthew Zielinski; son of Joseph and the late Rita Zielinski; brother of R. Thomas Zielinski ‘77, James Zielinski, Diane Zielinski Evans ‘80, Christina Zielinski Benson and Deborah Zielinski Pigozzo.

Family Barbara Andresen, February 4, 2013.

Wife of John D. Andresen; mother of Jim Andresen ‘70, Suzie Andresen Shields, Jeanne Marie Andresen Messick, Tom Andresen, Mike Andresen ‘77 and Kathleen Andresen Gabriel.

John E. “Jack” Barrett Jr., July 30, 2013. Husband of Donna Barrett; father of Mary Beth Barrett Sauer, Kevin Barrett ‘82, Michael Barrett ‘88 and Kathleen “Katie” Barrett Ford ‘89.

Annette A. Bateman, September 19, 2013. Mother of Rolley Bateman III ‘68, James Bateman ‘70, Noel Bateman Angerame, Elizabeth Bateman Grayczyk, Bobbie Bateman Conrad and Kristen Bateman Tite.

Mary Jane Bethards, April 2013.

Mother of Robert Chiostri ‘80 and Raymond Chiostri Jr. ‘82.

Anthony F. Biancardi, June 25, 2013.

Husband of Dorothy Biancardi; father of Andrew Biancardi ‘75, Katherine

Biancardi Cacciato ‘76, James Biancardi ‘78, Karen Biancardi ‘80, Mary Biancardi Dyer ‘82 and Anthony Biancardi ‘87.

James D. Borowick, May 13, 2013.

Father of John Borowick ‘77, Michele Borowick Williams ‘78, Julie Borowick Kupstys ‘80 and Maggie Borowick Cogswell ‘83.

Lauretta J. Borowick, January 8, 2013.

Mother of John Borowick ‘77; Michele Borowick Williams ‘78, Julie Borowick Kupstys ‘80 and Maggie Borowick Cogswell ‘83.

John Lee Bosshart, May 18, 2013.

Father of Michael ‘69, Patrick ‘70, Scott ‘72, Jennifer and Bridget ‘77 Bosshart.

Vincent Casanova, July 24, 2013.

Husband of Nancy; father of Tom ‘04 and Mark ‘07 Casanova.

Edward Condon, November 2, 2013.

Husband of the late Nancy Condon; father of Mark Condon ‘65, Sheila Condon Pires ‘67, Ed Condon ‘72, Nancy Condon Sack, Jean Condon, Cathleen Condon Harro and Michael Condon; grandfather of Caitlin ‘03, Michael ‘06 and Cara Condon ‘08.

Wayne A. Doyle, September 26, 2013.

Father of Amada Doyle Giordano ‘85 and Peter Doyle ‘86.

Gerald J. Eberlin, March 27, 2011.

Husband of Dorothy A. Eberlin; father of Richard Eberlin ‘68, James Eberlin ‘70, Thomas Eberlin ‘75 and John Eberlin ‘80.

John L. Eichman, October 3, 2013.

Husband of Evelyn Eichman; father of Pam Eichman Mitchell ‘71, Kathy Eichman Nolan ‘73, John Eichman ‘75 and Jim Eichman ‘81; grandfather of Susan Mitchell ‘02, Will Mitchell ‘10, Tom Nolan ‘98, Kelly Nolan Guerdet ‘04, Tim Nolan ‘06 and Colleen Nolan ‘09.

Kathleen M. Farmer, July 18, 2013.

Mother of Kathleen Farmer Clarbour ‘74, Margaret Farmer Kordecki ‘76, James Farmer ‘80 and John Farmer ‘81.

Vincent “Vince” L. Georgen, August 23, 2013. Husband of Anna Georgen; father of Michael Georgen ‘71, James Georgen ‘72, Gail Wells and Daniel Georgen ‘83.

Joseph W. Hafenscher, September 16, 2013. Husband of Anna Hafenscher; father of Joseph Hafenscher ‘79, Andrew Hafenscher ‘80, Mary Hafenscher Binkley ‘85 and Kathleen Hafenscher Bostrom.

Ann M. Hollowed, November 14, 2013. Wife of John Hollowed; mother of John Hollowed ‘77, Mary Hollowed Walsh ‘81, Terry Hollowed Grott ‘84 and Eileen Hollowed Dwortz ‘86.

Marianne Zeh Jarvis, June 1, 2013.

Mother of Robert Zeh ‘87, Jeannine Zeh Osborn ‘90 and JoAnne Zeh Marks ‘91.

Smedinghoff ‘72 and Paul Smedinghoff ‘74.

Dr. Gregory Michael Smoron, August 27, 2013. Father of Michael Smoron ‘84, Paige Smoron Wiser ‘88, and Dr. Scott Smoron ‘90.

Patricia M. Toomey, August 29, 2013.

Wife of Tim Toomey; mother of Tim Toomey ‘71, Patty Toomey Bitzer, ‘73, Beth Toomey, Lynne Toomey Traci ‘79, John Toomey and Brian Toomey; grandmother of Sarah Traci ‘07, Brendan Traci ‘09 and Erin Traci ‘13.

Cornelius Vanderwiel Jr., June 19, 2013. Husband of Audrey Vanderwiel; Carl Richard Kamhout, September 8, father of James, Margaret, Thomas, 2013. Husband of Rosemary Kamhout; Mark, Robert, Paul and Brian ‘92 father of Katherine Nemanich, Lisa Vanderwiel.

Shannon, Dr. Peter Kamhout ‘86; C.W. Kamhout ‘87 and Mark Kamhout ‘90.

Sharon E. Walsh, October 1, 2013.

Mother of Justin Walsh ‘97, Monica Gloria Kane, July 4, 2013. Wife of Dr. Murray, Eileen Tarpy and John Walsh.

James Kane; mother of Dr. Mary Kane ‘70, Elizabeth Kane ‘72, Dr. James Kane Jr. ‘76 and Patricia Kane.

Faculty

Christopher Kanis, March 21, 2013.

Son of Michelle Lynn Hudson ‘65.

George W. Bermant, May 20, 2013.

Husband of Ann Bermant. Father of Cindy Josephs, Saint Viator Data Barbara Kolassa, August 6, 2013. Wife Management Coordinator, Jim of John J. Kolassa; mother of John Ko- Bermant, Steve Josephs, Greg Josephs lassa ‘81, James Kolassa, Mike Kolassa and Vicki Josephs Morris.

‘85 and Mary Kolassa.

Anne M. “Sis” Gosch, June 3, 2013.

Anna Marie Moran, November 13, Mother of Margaret Gosch ‘71, Saint 2013. Wife of John J. Moran Jr.; mother Viator Director of Technology, Anne of Linda Moran Collins ‘72, John Gosch ‘70, Susan Gosch Kuhn ‘72, Br. Joseph Moran ‘74, William Patrick Michael Gosch C.S.V. ‘74, former Saint Moran and Sean Andrew Moran.

Viator Teacher, Timothy Gosch ‘76 and Tricia Gosch Gromala ‘79.

Ethel Nolan, November, 2013. Mother of Ann Nolan-Stubing ‘69, Barbara Sylvia Pisano, May 12, 2013. Mother Nolan Coleson ‘73 and Cary Nolan. of Ann Marie Swiderski, Saint Viator Lobby Receptionist, Louis Pisano Kathleen Pluth, May 17, 2013. Wife and Michael Pisano; grandmother of of Rick Pluth; mother of Katie Pluth Pamela ‘94, Ginger ‘96 and Christopher Wawak ‘85, Patrick Pluth ‘87 and ‘04 Swiderski.

Chrissy Pluth Azman ‘88.

Joseph Saladino, October 21, 2013.

Guy James Scalzitti, August 31, 2013. Father of Pietrina Saladino Wampach, Husband of Tommie Lou Scalzitti; former Sacred Heart of Mary father of Larry Scalzitti ‘71, Gary Receptionist.

Scalzitti ‘73 and Mary Scalzitti Barrett ‘74.

Kenneth Wampach, October 14, 2013. Husband of Pietrina Saladino Anne Smedinghoff, April 6, 2013.

Wampach, former Sacred Heart of Daughter of Thomas ‘69 and Mary Mary Receptionist; brother of Judith Beth Smedinghoff; sister of Mark, Wampach Amberg, longtime employee Regina, and Joan Smedinghoff; niece of Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint of James Smedinghoff ‘71, John Viator.

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