12th Street Beat - 2005 Spring.pdf

12th

Str

eet

12th Street Beat is theprimary alumni publication

for St. Ignatius College Prep,published three times a yearby the Development Office.

The mission of St. Ignatius’Development Office is to

cultivate relationships withall constituents of the school;

the purpose of theserelationships being to celebrate

community and corporateidentity, to build awareness

of financial needs, and tomeet annual and long-range

fund-raising goals.

The Development Officealso supports the mission ofSt. Ignatius College Prep as

members live out theirreligious faiths in theministry of education.

These professionals strivetoward excellence as an

ethical, efficient, creative,and supportive team.

BEATSt. Ignatius College Prep’s Alumni News

Spring 2005

1930’s‘30CLASS NOTE REP:Lala Roberts9845 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60643-1736(773) 238-9796

‘34Class Note Rep needed.Contact Chiara Wrocinskiat (312) 432-8347 [email protected]

‘35CLASS NOTE REP:Tom Barton42 Lakeview DrPalm Springs, CA 92264

’36 - 37’ - ‘38Class Note Rep needed.Contact Chiara Wrocinskiat (312) 432-8347 [email protected]

‘39CLASS NOTE REP:Bob Delaney406 S Evergreen AveArlington Hts, IL 60005-1918(847) [email protected]

1940’s‘40Class Note Rep needed.Contact Chiara Wrocinskiat (312) 432-8347 [email protected]

‘41CLASS NOTE REP:Paul Fenlon7811 North Ave Apt CRiver Forest, IL 60305-1071(708) 366-2392

‘42CLASS NOTE REP:Tom Broderick121 W Chestnut St Apt 1202Chicago, IL 60610(312) [email protected]

Tom Broderick moved backto Chicago in January 2005.Tom was on the “TodayShow” last April with anotherblind soldier injured in war. Hewas a guest of Tom Brokaw’sfor a dinner honoring veteranswho were disabled for life.

‘43CLASS NOTE REP:Joe Parks11009 Terrace LnHillside, IL 60162-2206(708) 449-9119

Next issue will have our classnews.

‘44CLASS NOTE REPS:Jay Janousek493 W Avery StElmhurst, IL 60126-4913(630) 834-2863

Ed McNichols5539 McNichols RoadMilton, WI 53563-8678(608) 868-6341

John Wall701 Farwell DrMadison, WI 53704-6031(608) [email protected]

Richard Frisbie, a trustee ofthe Arlington Heights publiclibrary since 1967, receivedtwo awards during the IllinoisLibrary Association annualconference 09/ 29/05-10/02/05in Chicago. The 2004 Intellec-tual Freedom Award recog-nizes “outstanding contributionsto the defense or advancementof intellectual freedom.” The2004 ILA Trustee Citation isfor “achievement, leadershipand service to libraries.”During his years on the libraryboard, Frisbie has held all ofthe board offices including fourterms as president. He hasserved also as president of theIllinois Center for the Book,the North Suburban LibrarySystem and the Society ofMidland Authors. A self-employed advertising andpublishing consultant since1966, Frisbie is also the authorof seven books and some 400magazine articles.

John O’Connor passed awaydue to kidney failure on 10/08/04 in Lansing, MI. Pleasekeep John and his family inyour prayers.

‘45CLASS NOTE REP:Jim Geraghty481 Greenfield AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137-5311

Tom Smith and his wife,Patricia, are spending fourmonths at Loretta and BernieGarvey’s place in Naples, FL.

Fr. Jack Kenealy authoredan article about the orphans inthe last Pama News. Contri-butions for the orphans can besent to the Jesuits at 2059 N.Sedgwick St., Chicago, IL60614-4746. Please mark thecheck or include a notedirecting the donations to Fr.Jack Kenealy’s Orphans.

In December of 2004, JimGeraghty and his wife,Gwendolyn, visited Loretta andBernie Garvey at their condoin Glenview. They now lookforward to spending Februaryand most of March with theirdaughter, Maritia, and grand-children in Los Angeles.

Joe Foreman passed owner-ship of his Barrington sewerand water main supply busi-ness, J.D. Foreman Co., tothree of his sons. Joe is activewith a charity golf outing forAlexian Bros. Mental HealthUnit, which draws 144 golfersand another 100 for dinner atChapel Hill Golf Course.

Bernie Garvey enjoysexercising regularly at theGlenview Park Center HealthClub. He and his wife,Loretta, are taking a Caribbeancruise to celebrate their 50thwedding anniversary.

Ray McCormack is now aretired Local 134 electrician.He and his wife, Mary Ellen,moved from Crystal Lake toLincolnshire to be closer totheir daughters in Lake Forest,after living near Ray’s brother.

‘46CLASS NOTE REP:Bill Cleary1321 Balmoral GlnFlossmoor, IL 60422-1406(708) 798-4417

Bob Kennedy suffered astroke in October, and Bobspent his days and nights at theRehabilitation Institute ofChicago. Recently, he joinedhis wife, Peg, at their newcondo in River Forest aftersadly parting with their long-time home in Oak Park. On ahappier note, Bob and Pegreceived the ChristifidelesAward from the Cardinal at aceremony at Holy NameCathedral. Congratulations toBob and Peg!

Terry and Bill Barcal, Peggyand Bob Kennedy and Aliceand Kevin Murphy traveledto the Western states for theirannual vacation.

‘47CLASS NOTE REP:Jim Conley510 Plymouth LnSchaumburg, IL 60193-2548(847) [email protected]

Jim Conley celebrated his75th birthday with his sons,Dan and Jim, at the BaseballHall of Fame in Cooperstown,NY. Jim commented that “theold timer was able to keep upwith the younger men.” Jimand his wife, Nancy, had agreat Christmas with theirfamily. After reading TheNight before Christmas forover forty years to the childrenand grandchildren, they addedtwo great-grandchildren forthe first time.

John Mosele met recentlywith Cardinal George, and itturns out that Cardinal knowsfellow classmate, Don Burke.John also wanted to spread thegood news that he sold hisboat so he won’t be botheringanyone with phone callsrequesting help to bring it backfrom Florida. That ought tobring a smile to JimO’Connor’s aching bones!

Gahan Hangsterfer washappy to finally make aluncheon. He was unable toattend the last one due to lapsein memory. On the seriousside, please remember hiswife, Marge, in your prayers,as she just spent five weeks inthe hospital. Get well soon,Margie.

Don Burke had another greatexperience with the teensfrom St. Raymond’s parish.This year they helped theneedy in Lexington, KY. Heand Marge have two grand-children and he enjoys theircompany as well as thecompany of fellow alums attheir luncheons. Don andMarge also visited their sonand his family in Las Vegas inearly November. They reallyenjoy their granddaughter,Madeleine, and think shewould be a good candidate forIgnatius.

Bob Colfer suffered a heartattack in the fall of ’04, butfortunately, he has recoveredand is in good health. In fact,he was on the golf course overthe Thanksgiving holiday!

Joe Votava’s wife, Loretta,recently received a bloodtransfusion. Please rememberLoretta and Joe in yourprayers.

Jack Fiedler passed awayrecently. Please rememberJack and his family in yourprayers.

Fr. Jim Creighton attendedthe annual Class of ’47 lun-cheon in August for the firsttime. The other attendeeswere Vince Airdo, DonBurke, Jim Conley, RayGeorgen, Don Hill, TonyMorgan, Jim Moore, BillMorrison and John Mosele.Fr. Jim was looking very well,especially considering herecently recovered from aserious heart attack. Heattended the Bob Newhartstatue unveiling on MichiganAve. “Sitting on the couch wasquite a challenge since it’smade of bronze.” Fr. Jimequated the difficulty of sittingon the couch to kissing theBlarney Stone.

Tony Morgan and bride,Delores, are planning a ten-daycruise from Boston to NovaScotia and then to Quebec.The Hangsterfers and Hillshave gone on that same cruise,and they enjoyed it very much.

Jim O’Connor was unable toattend the Class of ’47 annualDecember luncheon becausehe was still under-the-weatherwith back and knee problems.He had surgery in early Janu-ary.

Don Hill and his wife, Jean,celebrated their family Christ-mas party at the Itasca CountryClub. A few weeks later, DonBurke celebrated his 75thbirthday party at the samecountry club. Nancy and JimConley were delighted toattend. After all, Jim attendedhis 6th birthday party it’s onlyright he should have been therefor Don’s 75th!

Ray Rackow and Gloriaenjoyed a cruise to Scandinaviaand visited eight capital cities.They were happy to return toand be nearly finished withtheir house remodeling project.Ray still enjoys volunteering atthe Palatine YMCA.

Vince Airdo is still officiatingcollege football games and wasgoing to officiate Notre Dame/Michigan or Notre Dame/Purdue. He plans to refereeuntil he is 95 and then he willhang up his shoes.

Greg McDonnell and hiswife, Mercedes, celebratedtheir 50th wedding anniversary.Many class members andspouses attended, including:Kathy and Joe Cusick fromCalifornia, Janet and JimMoore, Beth and Bill Gib-bons from Tulsa and Charlotteand Dr. Jack Redden fromNiles, IL. CongratulationsMercedes and Greg.

George McGlone is doingwell and hopes to get togetherfor lunch with some of hisclassmates in the loop.

Kelley Beach passed away11/14/04 at the age of 74.Please keep the Beach familyin your prayers.

‘48CLASS NOTE REP:Dick Lambrigger9225 Coral Isle WayFort Myers, FL [email protected]

Jim Breen passed away inDecember. Jim often visited theelderly Jesuits, many of whomtaught at St. Ignatius, at theorder’s retirement facilitycalled the Colombiere JesuitHealth Care Center. It’slocated in Clarkston, MI nearJim’s home. Remember Jimand all the deceased membersof our class in your prayers.

‘49CLASS NOTE REP:Dick Cronin1450 Harding AveDes Plaines, IL 60016-4379(847) [email protected]

Reports Dick Cronin:The Class of 1949 lost aclassmate, Fr. Dan Madden,OP, who died on December 30,2004. Dan and I were class-mates at Christ the Kinggrammar school. Wonderfulguy! Dan entered the Domini-can novitiate in August of 1953and was ordained a priest inJune of 1960. As a Dominicanpriest, he was ProfessorEmeritus of Barry University inFlorida, where he taught for 33years and ministered in theArchdiocese of Miami.Had a phone call from MartyKenny who lives in Winnetkaand is doing quite well. He wasanother classmate from Christthe King.

Received an email from MikeBiety who has lived in Tampafor 20 years and joins the49ers’ “50 years of marriageclub.” Mike commented aboutEd Condon and John Bailey,“…I can picture both of themperfectly; sorry about theirdeaths but happy they are in abetter place.”

Also got an email from JackHall, our West Pointer. Jackand his wife, Kathy, celebratedtheir 50th wedding anniversaryin November of 2003. Jackresides in Dallas and has sevenchildren and 14 grandchildren.Jack mentioned he has“flunked” retirement threetimes. He is currently with theThomas Group, an internationalconsulting company headquar-tered in Dallas that keepscoming up with interesting andchallenging assignments.

We would like to hear frommore of our classmates,including Bob Canavan, GeneClancy, Mario Cortina,George Cullen, Sam Grippo,Mike Hussey, BobLinkenheld, Dick Lusk, PhilMazzolini, Ray Payne, JimStack, John Caulfield, CarlTristano, Don Kurtz and RayPrincipe. Please let us knowwhat you have been doing thelast 55 years!

1950’s‘50CLASS NOTE REP:Jim Pauly16731 Anne Marie DrTinley Park, IL 60477-2997(708) [email protected]

Jerry Hughes has retiredfrom his many years in activeministry as a Jesuit priest. Heis interested in hearing from hisIgnatius buddies. His addressis: Ignatius Residence, 6321Stratford Place, New Orleans,LA 70131. His phone numberis: (504) 394-2411, ext. 132.

Don Hartz and his wife, Linda,attended the President’s Dinnerin October ’04. Don’s com-pany, Hartz Builders, is one ofthe biggest home builders in theChicago area.

Vito DeCarlo is still workinghard in downtown Chicago as aworkman’s compensationattorney.

‘51CLASS NOTE REP:John Karnick425 Arlington AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137-5306(630) [email protected]

Dick Moutvic will host theClass of ’51 annual spring golfouting at his golf club in Crete-Monee on 05/06/05.

On 11/05/04, a memorial massand dedication for JohnMorley was held at StIgnatius. Fr. Paulson, S.J.celebrated the mass and gave amoving homily about John’slife. Leo Sage presented thetwo readings, Neil Ryan readthe petitions, and JohnKarnick was the EucharisticMinister. After mass, allgathered outside the library onthe fifth floor to hang a placardin John’s honor. Joe Ruanethen shared his memories ofgrowing up with John.

Congratulations to JimMcDonough and his wife,Jacque, for being chosen to beCo-Chairs of St. IgnatiusCollege Prep’s Greater GloryCampaign!

Maureen and Joe Ruane andMary and Neil Ryan organizedthe second annual Christmasgathering at Cucina RomaRestaurant in Westmont, IL on12/14/04. Thanks to their help,the party was a great successand nearly 50 of their class-mates and spouses were ableto celebrate the holidaystogether.

Jim Baker, Tom Coyne, BobHanrahan, Dick Lynch, RayMayer and Jim Nowlan willbe inducted into the St. IgnatiusAthletic Hall of Fame at theJubilee Celebration in May of2005. They were the leadersand backbone of a great track

Ray Mayer ‘51Tom Coyne ‘51Jim Baker ‘51

Jim Nowlan ‘51Bob Hanrahan ‘51

Dick Lynch ‘51

The above members of the Class of 1951will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fameat this year’s Jubilee reunion on May 27, 2005All were members of the track team during

their time at Ignatius and participated in theCatholic League Championships-- winning

the competition two years in a row!

Members of the Class of 1947 get together inAugust of 2004 for their annual luncheon.

The son of John Karnick ‘51 was recently married.(P.S. John is the handsome man to the LEFT of the bride!)

Track Athletes from ‘51 tobe Inducted into SICP

Athletic Hall of Fame in May

team, and in their senior year,they led the team to an unde-feated year. In addition, theywon both the Catholic LeagueChampionship and the LoyolaRelays for the eleventh con-secutive time.

‘52CLASS NOTE REP:Larry Maloney250 S Cottage Hill AveElmhurst, IL 60126-3333(630) 834-3485

Missed hearing from you. Anynews?

‘53CLASS NOTE REPS:Jim Gasper4230 Lakeshore Forest DrMissouri City, TX 77459-4477(281) [email protected]

Joe Devereux290 N Indiana StElmhurst, IL 60126-2421(630) [email protected]

Jim Gibbons reports that heand his wife, Nancy, have stillbeen trying to recover fromHurricaine Charley. They werestruck with lots of monetarydamage but no physical injuryto them or friends. Jim says itwill take a year before theirPunta Gorda home is back tothe way it used to be, but thenagain, he says they will havemore hurricaine seasons to lookforward to. Jim’s attitude isgood and he is happy to havean active retirement… “Relax-ing isn’t good for you!” hesays. He’s only been fishingonce and hasn’t golfed at allsince October. Yet, he did goout and buy a new motor-cycle—the dual sport kind foron- and off-road. He loves it!

John Deasey reports havingspent Christmas in Minneapoliswith his kids. Deasey has twofine grandsons, Brian andKevin. The family has beenblessed with the boys excellingboth academically and athleti-cally. Now that the holidays areover, Deasey expects to beseeing the guys from our classagain plus other classmateswho were mentioned in theprior 12th St. Beat.

Joe Devereux reports:Frank Berger called to inquireof the status of Jim Gasper’shealth. When assured that Jimis doing fine, Frank said hewould contact him. JoeMuenzer, our beloved teacherand coach in freshman year,has been in contact with mesince our 50th reunion andsends his regards to all. Mr.Muenzer (I still can’t call him“Joe”) is doing well andenjoying life in rural Michiganwith his lovely wife. He wouldmuch appreciate hearing from“his boys,” as he put it, socontact me and I will forwardhis address.

Marge and George Cullenwere on a cruise for NewYear’s. George says all thefamily is well: six children andthirteen grandchildren. Theiroldest, Marybeth, is living withher family in Stockholm,Sweden. George’s two sons,Tom and Mike, are lobbyists inSpringfield. Daughter Maureenis raising her family in LaGrange, and George reportsthat there may be two futureIggy stars from that family.Molly, the Miami of OhioAthletic Hall of Famer, is livingin Chicago with her family andworking as an insuranceexecutive. Patty is a successfulmovie producer living in LosAngeles. George is still activelypracticing law in Chicago butspending more winter time inNaples, FL. George is lookingforward to our mini 52.5reunion.

Jim Finnegan and wife, Ann,traveled to the Elderhoster inParis in October of 2004. Theysaw everything in Paris and theLoire Valley; however, Jim saysit was very tiring to be on thego all the time, and it wasespecially hard to get used toeating dinner at 8:00 p.m. Theyhad grown used to their “seniorspecials” and the Frenchrestaurants don’t open untilabout 7:30 p.m. Jim is still veryactive with his volunteeractivities, but mainly the ILVC(Ignatian Lay VolunteerCorps). Jim has been Chairmanof the Malachi House Lightsfor Life Campaign for the pastcouple of years in Cleveland. In2004, they raised $11,000—more than double the figurethey raised in 2003. Jim hasbeen at MH for five years andjust loves it. It is a home for thedying poor, the first kind in thecountry. Jim does communionservice every Wednesday atthe county nursing home; heeven preaches the homily. Hesays, “Thank God many of theresidents are not all that withit.” He’s also a EucharisticMinister at his church, St.Augustine, and at LakewoodHospital. To think he would stillhave any enthusiasm left afterall of that, he also works with3rd graders on the Ohio Readsprogram. He says it is interest-ing and requires a lot of pa-tience, which he has not beenknown for. Jim’s numerous kidsand grandkids are doing well.Jim keeps up with our belovedrecently deceased AlMichenfelder’s wife, Peggy.She has had health problemsalso. Jim and Ann keep up withher through regular lunches andchats on phone. Jim’s next goalis to work with yours truly,George Cullen, Norm Krull,Jerry Cicero and FrankHovorka on our mini 52.5reunion. He wishes us all aHappy New Year.

Norm Krull reports that hislovely daughter, Mary Beth, isexpecting her seventh child inJanuary. He wishes us all ahappy, healthy 2005.

Milt Steffen has been respon-sible for getting a group ofwestside retirees together forlunch on a regular basis.

Lou Renner and wife, Joanna,had a seven-day New Year’sDisney Cruise Line trip to theCaribbean. They had four oftheir children with them: twodaughters, two sons and theireight grandchildren. Loureports that like all things withMickey, Minnie and Pluto, whoappeared intermittently duringthe trip, it was a great time.While at sea on New Year’sEve, they watched a fantasticfireworks display from thestern of the vessel. The bestpart of the evening was beingable to walk back to their cabinand fall into the world of“blinkin’, winkin’ and nod.” Atany rate, they all had a fantas-tic trip; and the joy was watch-ing the smiling (and crying)faces of the smaller kids duringthe day-to-day progression ofthe cruise. Their age levelsranged from three to eight, sothere was lots of diversity. Inthe winter months, Lou andJoanna are on Longboat Key,where they live on a Hatterasmotor boat. In late April, theyhead back home to Michiganfor the joys of summer. Louwishes everyone and theirfamilies the best for the NewYear.

Bob Martin and wife, Pat,attended the ResurrectionParish’s reunion. Bob’s wifeand her sister-in-law, Sr.Rosemary Connolly, RSM (ofMisericordia), were bothResurrection graduates.

‘54CLASS NOTE REP:Jerry Broadhurst3209 E Reichert DrCrete, IL 60417-4873(708) [email protected]

Due to the enthusiastic re-sponse to the Class of ’54reunion weekend, there will bemany opportunites to maintaincontact with fellow classmates.On Friday, April 8, 2005, therewill be a lunch gathering atMaggiano’s Restaurant locatedin the Oak Brook Mall. (Themall is located off 22nd St., justeast of Route 83.) Please callJerry Broadhurst at(708)672-3773 [email protected] soproper reservations can bemade with the number ofpeople planning to attend. Inaddition, Jim O’Connor hasoffered his farm property for apicnic party this summer.Again, please respond to JerryBroadhurst with numberplanning to attend. Finally,there was a gathering ofIgnatius alums in Naples, FL onMarch 13, 2005. It is reportedthat almost 100 people attendedand it was a GREAT time.

John Ciaciura looks forwardto catching up with any of his

Keep the12th Street Beatcoming during

the wintermonths!

If you havea seasonaladdress,

please notifythe St. IgnatiusAlumni Office

so we canbe sure youare updated

with thelatest news!

OF SPECIAL INTERESTTO ALL ALUMNI

- 814 8th grade students took thisyear’s entrance exam and 436, in-cluding 149 “legacies” (children ofalumni), were accepted to be mem-bers of the incoming Class of 2009.Ignatius predicts that there will beabout 350 students in the class at thestart of next year.

- The Development Office will host aBenefactor’s Reception on May 4 from2:45-4:15 p.m. for those individualswho have supported the tuition assis-tance program at St. Ignatius. Thereception will take place in the 4thfloor Gallery of the school. Invitationswill follow. For more information onhow to support the program or stu-dents in need, contact Molly Byrne at(312) 432-8403.

(continued on page 7)

Jim Foskett married thelovely young lady that MikeSquyres dated while atIgnatius! Jim and Mike wereable to visit at Jim’s home inPalos Heights before thereunion. Jim had informationon the gray side of classhistory… what the politicos aredoing, who’s in prison, etc.

Al Christopher, another DDSfrom ‘59, lives in Beverly—only four blocks from thehouse where he grew up.

Tom Marzullo took a pre-election poll at our reunion andreveals that the results were75% Bush, 25% Kerry. Healso had time to resolve all theworld’s major problems indinner conversation with FranDaly, S.J. and BobChalifoux.

While at their reunion, MikeO’Connell and MikeSquyres shared tales on thetrials and tribulations ofattending recent Notre Damefootball games (before the bigcoaching change).

Jack Moss lives in LakeForest and is doing well in hisprivate law practice.

Bob Byrne covers 13 coun-ties in Northern Illinois (ex-cluding Cook) from his seat asan Illinois Appellate CourtJudge. He escapes the worstdays of winter in SanibelIsland, FL.

Dan Wertz has traced hisfamily tree back to 1530! Heand his wife, Sheila, recentlyvisited the former home of hissixth great-grandfather in PA,notable for its status as astation on the UndergroundRailroad.

Rich Burns has run his ownemployee benefits consultingfirm for 25 years.

Mike Sullivan arrived fromthe Orient just in time forreunion. Before returninghome, Mike visited his daugh-ter in NJ and and caught aBears-Giants game.

Ted O’Connor resides inPoway, CA and conductsmajor criminal investigations.Since 9/11, he has been acontract investigator for theDefense Department.

Philip Levoy, DDS, is havinga special on root canals thismonth at his dental practice inOak Forest, IL. Stop by andsay “hello!”

1960’s‘60CLASS NOTE REP:Frank Cantafio# I 319 5260 Fiore TerSan Diego, CA 92122(858) [email protected]


classmates. He was unable toattend the class reunion be-cause his wife, Pat, was ill.Thankfully, his wife is fullyrecovered and John can bereached [email protected] or(614) 890-5038.

Bob Goodman is a talentedphotographer. He volunteershis time and talent with theAudubon Society, Animal Ark,and the North American LoonSociety.

Kevin McKeough passedaway on 12/29/04. Condo-lences and remembrances ofKevin can be forwarded to hiswife, Maureen, at 1568Kirkwood Dr., Geneva, IL60134.

Tom Krakowski had hoped tocome to the 50th reunion, butunfortunately, his plans changeddue to Hurricane Charley. Theeye of the hurricane passeddirectly over his house, whichdid sustain some damage, butthankfully it’s still standing andcurrently undergoing repairs.

Bill Geary wins the prize alongwith Emmett Whealan, JimBradley, Ron Berger andBob Nix for remembering theanswer to a class trivia ques-tion. Can you believe theyremembered the exact date weall took the entrance exam atSt. Ignatius? It was Saturday,February 4, 1950! Can anyother class remember the datethey took the entrance exam?Dick Brennan rememberssitting next to Tom Flanaganduring the test and HaroldFremgen remembers it was anovercast, dreary day. GeorgeProkop recalls being one of abunch of geeky kids taking thetest that day.

‘55CLASS NOTE REPS:Jim Hill31 The Court Of CobblestoneNorthbrook, IL 60062-3220(847) [email protected]

Dick Stusek3959 Mount Vernon DrBloomfield, MI 48301-3227(248) [email protected]

Mark your calendars - Septem-ber 9th and 10th are the datesfor our 50th reunion. A calendarof events is being created bythe school and will be sent foryour review and consideration.Golf, shopping, luncheoncruises, and other events arebeing considered by the plan-ning committee to make our50th Reunion successful andsuitable for a wide variety ofinterests. Classmates partici-pating in the reunion planning,including making telephone callsto our classmates, include: JimHill, Joe Galvin, Ed Rauser,Chuck Bencik, ArtDePalma, Ed Slappa, JackRiordan, Mike Ducar, MikeSeaman and yours truly, Dick

Stusek! Please feel free tocontact me at (248) 258-8926 orvia email at [email protected] if you have any questions orwould like to participate in ourplanning and/or reaching out toclassmates.

‘56CLASS NOTE REP:Warren “Art” Arthur85 Triple J RdBerryville, VA 22611-5224(540) [email protected]


‘57CLASS NOTE REP:Paul Poskozim2101 Walnut StPark Ridge, IL 60068-1759(847) [email protected]


‘58CLASS NOTE REP:Dick Zulkey6221 N Knox AveChicago, IL 60646-5029(773) 282-4932

Dick Zulkey spent some timewith other Ignatius alumsincluding Dan O’Brien ‘60 andDennis Dernbach ‘60 at arecent Ignatius football game.

‘59CLASS NOTE REP:Mike Squyres71 Fox Valley LnGlen Mills, PA 19342-1312(610) [email protected]

In 2004, Bob Killackey visitedResurrection Parish where hegrew up, attended his 45threunion, and visited Moline, IL,where he and his wife, Helene,spent the first two years of theirmarriage.

Chuck DeMory is the oldestdriver on the IHRA drag racingcircuit.

Bob Venkus couldn’t make itto the reunion because of “aprevious commitment forsunning and golfing in Ari-zona”—a break from hiseveryday life in Ellicott City,MD. We missed you Bob!

Sal Rinella is Chief of MedicalStaff at Silver Cross Hospital inJoliet. Even with three grand-children, he feels like Ignatiusgraduation was about 20minutes ago.

Gene Hamilton has retiredfrom his practice of orthopaedicsurgery, and now spends histime dodging hurricanes at histwo homes in Greenville, NCand Ft. Myers, FL.

Frank Lucas and Donna haveexclusive sales rights in centralCalifornia to Intuit’s MasterBuilder and are “having toomuch fun to retire.”

WHERE ARE YOU?We need to find our lost alums for three reasons!First, because we miss you! Second, because we

want to be sure you get an invitation to yourreunion. Third, we will be putting together a reunion

directory and want all information to be accurate.If you’re on one of these lists or know someone

who is, please contact the alumni office at(312) 432-8347 or 8348.

CLASS OF 1955: Albert Armonda, Jerald Buergel,Michael Dzik, John Fazio, Harold Halpin, Donald Lazarz,

Gerald Machan, James Mackin, Robert Martin, NeilMcIntyre, Robert McKay, Dieter Misgeld, Anthony Miskie,

John Neville, Fulton Norris, Thomas O’Hara,Gerald Poppelreiter, Mark Powers, Paul Sampson,Joseph Scalise, John Vaupotic and Carmen Vespo

CLASS OF 1960: Joseph Armonda, Andrew Barry,John Berek, Thomas Butler, Michael Carey, Frank Casey,

Robert Casey, John Denvir, Donald DeSanti, WilliamGalanti, Robert Garb, Chuck Giampa,

Belisario Gonzalez, John Higgins, Eric James,Robert Korenkiewicz, James Lynch, Richard Malmin,

Robert Marks, Philip Marrow, Thomas Martinez,Thomas McSloy, John Murphy, Richard Nowak,James Pipitone, Edward Placzek, Peter Pribyl,Addison Ryan, John Sharkey, William Shortall,

Kenneth Smrstik, Roger Sobkowiak, Frank Spiezio,Richard Talarico, Patrick Truhlar, Anthony Vadopalas,

Edward Vyhnanek and Dennis Woynerowski

CLASS OF 1965: Thomas Burke, John Bzdak,George Chicvara, Richard Czajkowski, Victor Dirda,Thomas Donohoe, Richard Downs, George Givney,Ernest Harris, Joseph Heizak, John Jay, John Kane,

Eric Kells, Alfred Kozmel, Richard Kuldanek,Joseph Kunovich, Julius Lightfoot, Gregory Lindner,Manual Martinez, John Maurovich, Thomas McGuire,

Arthur Mendoza, William Meyer, George Mueller,Gregory O’Kelly, Edward Pleas, William Quinn,Patrick Reynolds, Dan Ryan, James Schuma,

Edward Smith, Robert Sylves, Stephen Szczepanek,Daniel Thomas, Gus Trujillo, Michael von Braunsberg,

Gael Waldron, William Walsh and John Wojcik

CLASS OF 1970: Steven Anderson, Robert Benkowski,Raymond Better, Anthony Bowens, John Brennan,

Lawrence Bretzing, Robert Byrnes, Dominic Cannon,Kenneth Davis, Thomas Dimas, Stewart Donohue,

Dennis Dougherty, Michael Frieri, George Gemmell,Geoffrey Gibbons, Louis Gregorich, James Hargrove,

John Hindman, Boris Jacenkiw, Alan Jaskunas, RichardKeefe, Thomas Korosec, Daniel Kryston, Peter

Maksymiw, Richard Mazur, Kevin McCluskey, MichaelMontopoli, Kevin Morrissey, Francis O’Grady,Philip Roschay, Daniel Tario, Mark Thomas,

Christopher Voegeli and Joseph Yancey

Members of the Class of ‘62 gathered for their annual(informal) class dinner on January 9. The location was

Connie’s and a great time was had by all! For more infor-mation, see the Class of ‘62 notes on the following page.

Stephen Sener, MD ‘68: A “ManStephen Sener, MD ‘68: A “ManStephen Sener, MD ‘68: A “ManStephen Sener, MD ‘68: A “ManStephen Sener, MD ‘68: A “Manfor Others” All Over the Worldfor Others” All Over the Worldfor Others” All Over the Worldfor Others” All Over the Worldfor Others” All Over the WorldBy Tom Molony, Director of Communications.By Tom Molony, Director of Communications.By Tom Molony, Director of Communications.By Tom Molony, Director of Communications.By Tom Molony, Director of Communications.

Reprinted from St. Ignatius Magazine (Dec. ‘04.)Reprinted from St. Ignatius Magazine (Dec. ‘04.)Reprinted from St. Ignatius Magazine (Dec. ‘04.)Reprinted from St. Ignatius Magazine (Dec. ‘04.)Reprinted from St. Ignatius Magazine (Dec. ‘04.)

Imagine what it must be like to be the first person to walkon the moon or yet, what it must be like to be the personto solve the mystery behind the Shroud of Turin. StephenStephenStephenStephenStephenSener, MD ’68Sener, MD ’68Sener, MD ’68Sener, MD ’68Sener, MD ’68, has accepted a task not unlike those twoaccomplishments. In February 2005, Sener and a group ofresearchers from the United States will travel to China and,in consultation with the Chinese government, oversee thefirst 1 million mammograms ever performed in thecountry’s history.

Sener, the vice-chairman of the department of surgery atEvanston Northwestern Healthcare and professor of surgeryat Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine,was recently elected President of the American CancerSociety (ACS) for 2004-05. As part of his term as president,he has become involved in the international programdesigned by the ACS to help other countries capitalize onthe knowledge that the Society has culled.

In November 2003, Sener went to Beijing and met with theChinese Health Minister, the President of the ChineseAnti-Cancer Association (CACA) and the Chief of theChinese Centers for Disease Control. During a lunchmeeting, the President of CACA indicated that the Chinesedo absolutely no screening for cancer of any kind. Despitehaving an overall lower breast cancer rate than the UnitedStates, some studies have found curious results.

“There’s a very interesting phenomenon that when Chinesewomen move from rural to urban areas in the country,their breast cancer risk quickly becomes very similar to thatin the United States,” says Sener. “There’s somethingenvironmental about that move, whether it’s a change indiet, or pollutants or a combination of the above, we don’tknow. I thought that this was a very interesting thing to tryand figure out with them”

According to Sener, mammograms are not performed inChina due to various reasons, ranging from the differencebetween U.S. and Chinese medicines, historical ideologyin the government and slow moving legislation. Yet, Senerpoints out that with a growing number of American trainedChinese health officials, trials such as these will becomeincreasingly commonplace.

Once the Chinese government agreed to administer 1million mammograms, Sener also pitched an idea to theChinese to do 1 million ultrasounds, as well. This ultra-sound research will test whether screening with ultrasoundis more effective than screening with mammography. Alongwith the physical tests, test subjects will perform an exhaus-tive computerized questionnaire exploring numerousepidemiological variables that might contribute to breastcancer. The screenings, all told, will take about three yearsto perform. Sener has hopes that mammography forwomen will become national policy as a result of thisresearch and open the door for screenings of colon cancer.

Sener, who has been a volunteer on numerous levels in thefight to eliminate cancer for more than 20 years (including aground breaking cancer operation he performed at MoscowState University in 1998), sees his education at St. Ignatiusand the idea of working in the service of others as a directreflection of what he does now.

“That’s the sort of thing you get out of Ignatius,” Senersays, “It allows you to see the larger problem and where thelarger good lies. When I’m done, whenever I quit, what Iam going to look back at are things like this that are donepurely for others.”

‘61CLASS NOTE REP:Pat Barrett1551 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016-6656(847) 298-2165


‘62CLASS NOTE REPS:Collins Fitzpatrick9033 S Hamilton AveChicago, IL 60620-6103(773) [email protected]

John Quinlisk1206 Western AveNorthbrook, IL 60062-4460(847) [email protected]

Collins Fitzpatrick gatheredwith the Class of ’62 back inJanuary and has the followingto report: “Fifteen of us, somewith spouses, gathered againfor the annual alumni dinner atConnie’s on January 9 so wehave a lot to report! LeeFreidheim said he wasembarrassed to come becauseJim O’Keefe and TomMadden beat him so badly inlast summer’s Ignatius golfouting. Matt Kelleher did notcome, as he told DonAdamitis that it was too cold.(Matt was not wimpy like thatwhen he lived on the SouthSide.)

When we had our first re-unions, we wanted just guysand the spouses thought theywere being cut out of the deal.Now we have spouses wantingto send their harmless husbandsoff on their own. We agreed tohave the next reunion atHooters to see if we canincrease attendance byspouses…well, maybe that’snot such a good idea as somespouses won’t let their hus-bands go!”

Tom Madden was awardedthe prize for coming thefurthest, from Atlanta. DennisLaria who made a tentativeoffer to secure his company’sskybox at Thillen’s for areunion this summer. Actually,it wasn’t Thillen’s, but anotherpark which now has a corpo-rate name.

Now that Tony Balesteri is agrandfather, he apologized toGeorge Goodridge forbeating him up in our sopho-more physical education boxingmatches.

Carol and Don Adamitis arethe proud new grandparents oftwins: Owen and Olivia.

Bill Bollin told the story ofhow he was transformed froma liberal arts educated personinto a computer whiz and washappy doing that. Mike LaRocco is still teaching authen-tic yoga—to be distinguishedfrom the pseudo-yoga taught bythe trendy folks. Nobody ever

called anybody in our class“trendy!”

Jim McGough is waiting forhis first two grandchildren fromhis two married daughters andstill working on rooting corrup-tion out of unions.

Susan and John Garstkas aredefinitely happy empty-nestersbut are looking forward tobeing grandparents.

Speaking of grandparents,Collin Fitzpatrick and hiswife, Mary, now have five withanother one coming in May.Did you ever think, when youwere fighting impure thoughts,that you would be sleeping witha “grandmother?”

Please keep Walt Maslon inyour prayers as we were verysaddened to learn that he haspassed away.

‘63CLASS NOTE REPS:Mike Berkery1838 N Howe StChicago, IL 60614-5126(312) [email protected]

Rick Eckhardt379 Big Stone DrBeavercreek, OH 45434-5750(937) [email protected]

After living at the same ad-dress on S. Rockwell for morethan 50 years, Ray Krupa hasmoved west to Arizona. Henow is enjoying a home in SunCity West. He has been busyworking on his house andadjusting to the warm weather(110 degrees in August).

‘64CLASS NOTE REP:Russ Hartigan5420 Franklin AveWestern Sprgs, IL 60558-2055(708) [email protected]


‘65CLASS NOTE REPS:Joe Dote145 Longfellow DrWheaton, IL 60187-7409(630) 653-4958

In late March, Jim Dowdlewill be receiving the Distin-guished Secondary Principal’sAward in Philadelphia. This isa huge honor, as there are only5-6 recipients in the country!

‘66CLASS NOTE REPS:Fred Boehnert360 Birkdale RdLake Bluff, IL 60044-2335(847) [email protected]


‘67CLASS NOTE REP:Pat Sullivan12934 S Shawnee RdPalos Heights, IL 60463-2073(708) [email protected]

Marc Petrone writes: Wehad a terrific time at theDeLaSalle game on the Janu-ary 21st. Coach Jim Spalding,Bill Jones, John Coleman,Gary Reidy, Joe Fisher,Mike Moster, JohnFreidheim, Rich Roche, BobDegnan, Jerry Hayes, JimHayes, Den Dwyer, EdO’Donnell, Ed Scanlon,Nick Zimmer and myselfbegan and ended the gamefestivities at “Little Joe’s” onTaylor St. Our next functionwill be the alumni golf outing onJuly 18. If any guys areinterested in golfing this year,they should call John Coleman(312) 604-0059 or Bill Jones(312) 346-1388. Also, anyclassmate interested in futuregatherings please contact me,Marc Petrone, at (708) 771-3005 or Joe Fisher (312) 342-5902. AMDG

‘68CLASS NOTE REP:Bill Hinsdale7960 Shag Bark LnBurr Ridge, IL 60527-8030(630) [email protected]


‘69CLASS NOTE REP:Tim Anderson936 Nantasket AveHull, MA 02045-1453(781) [email protected]


1970’s‘70CLASS NOTE REP:John McCabe5456 N Oriole AveChicago, IL 60656-1769(773) [email protected]


‘71CLASS NOTE REPSJohn Siegel2249 W 109th StChicago, IL 60643-3211(773) [email protected]

Tom Westerkamp1844 N Wilson PlArlington Hts, IL 60004-3800(847) [email protected]

While playing basketball in asouth side neighborhood league,classmate and Chicagofirefighter Pat Cramer fellvictim to a heart attack anddied on the court. Ironically, it

Members of the Class of ‘67 met at Little Joe’s on TaylorStreet before an SICP basketball game. Sitting (visible):Rich Roche, Dennis Dwyer, John Friedham and Marc

Petrone. Standing: Bill Jones and John Coleman.

Darren Wethers is loving “thesimple life” in southern Illinois.He began competing inmaster’s track competition lastyear and would encourage hisold teammates to join him!

Albert Moy volunteers byhelping non-for-profit organiza-tions clean up their database,setting up documentation forfuture users to insure accuratedata entry, and many otherdatabase designs. In fact, he ishelping on a special project forSt. Ignatius. Thanks Albert!

‘81CLASS NOTE REPS:Diane McDonald6530 33rd StBerwyn, IL 60402-3738(708) [email protected]

Mark Pieroni12205 Brookmill PtAlpharetta, GA [email protected]


‘82CLASS NOTE REPS:Oswaldo Chavez1739 W Cullerton StChicago, IL 60608-2703(312) 829-9216

Pat Elward1557 E Citadel CtPalatine, IL [email protected]

Alfredo Tiu is back in theU.S. and relocated to SanDiego for a warm environ-ment—but one that is not ashot as Iraq! His wife finallyretired from the Army and hasleft active duty as well.Alfredo still has a lot of friendsin Iraq and prays for theirsafety constantly. He iscurrently an Assistant Directorfor Kidney-Pancreas Trans-plant at Sharp MemorialHospital in San Diego. Hecontiues to be an AssistantProfessor of Medicine forRosalind Franklin UniversityChicago Medical School andUniformed Services Universityof Sciences School of Medi-cine. Alfredo has a seven-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter. He is hoping toreturn to Chicago for his 25threunion.

Congrats to Julius Ellis fortransitioning into private OB/GYN practice in northwestIndiana. He and his wife thankGod for their good fortune andare proud of their daughter,Rachel, who is now two! Youcan reach Julius at:[email protected].

Victoria Sneed, John Ster-ling and Daryl Materre’ssister, Gloria, went to thesecond annual Vibe MusicAwards ceremony in Novem-ber to support Kenard Gibbs.Congrats to Kenard for hiswork as President of Vibe andgood luck in 2005!

was Pat’s firehouse thatresponded to the 911 call. Patleaves behind his wife, Joanne,and children, Lauren and Jack.Please keep all of them in yourprayers.

‘72CLASS NOTE REP:Joe Basile9832 S Seeley AveChicago, IL 60643-1733(773) [email protected]


‘73CLASS NOTE REP:Tom Brabec18608 Poplar AveHomewood, IL 60430-3846(708) [email protected]


‘74CLASS NOTE REP:Joe Walsh9741 S Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60643-1634(773) [email protected]


‘75CLASS NOTE REP:Leonard Mariotti17 Stratford TerSpringfield, MA 01108-2212(413) [email protected]

Leo Baran continues to workfor North American DieCasting Association (NADCA)as their Director of Member-ship & Marketing. Leo’s wife,Karen, recently switched fromnursing to flight attending (withAmerican Eagle), and his son,Michael ‘03, is in his secondyear at Marquette studyingBiomedical Engineering.

Leo Mariotti would love tohear from all of his class-mates—in particular, those thathave gone missing: Cagle,Chodzko, Collins, Diaz,Evans, Figlewicz,Fitzsimmons, Gomez,Heppner, Kelly, Kilroy,Krusnis, LaSota, Laux,Manion, Mascorro, Moy,Pope, Ramsey, Smith,Spevacek, Tkaczuk andWeist. Take a minute andemail him [email protected].

Joe Zagorsk is still living inDallas and continues to run hisadvertising business,“MarketGarden.” His wife,Sandy, runs a PR business. Hiseldest son, Jack, attendsUniversity of North Texas inpursuit of a music degree. Joesays his younger son, Nick, hasan acting talent and is currentlydeciding between attendingJesuit Prep School or the ArtsMagnet School.

Craig Essick is an ArmyReservist deployed to Iraq asthe Battalion Commander of the391st Military Police Battalion.His unit is currently runningdetention operations at the AbuGhraib prison, west of Baghdad.His unit took over for the unitthat was involved in the abusescandal. Things are pretty hecticas he is about 10 miles east ofFalluja and can see, hear andfeel the battle. He is hoping toreturn home within the month.In his civilian life, he has been apolice officer in Streamwood, ILfor the past 15+ years and ishappily married with twodaughters who are 21 and 18.Keep Craig and all his battalionin your prayers.

Wence Prikazsky has workedas an engineer at NavistarInternational for 19 years. Heand his wife recently celebratedtheir 23rd wedding anniversary.

‘76CLASS NOTE REPS:Bill Miceli2320 Park PlEvanston, IL 60201-1431(847) [email protected]

Vince Rigler7002 40th PlStickney, IL 60402-4118(708) [email protected]


‘77CLASS NOTE REP:Darius Siliunas13420 Red Fox CtLemont, IL 60439-8177(630) [email protected]


‘78CLASS NOTE REP:Ray Heisler2967 S Haynes CtChicago, IL 60608-5609(773) [email protected]

Stephen Paige has recentlybecome engaged to JacintaHolston and will be married onAugust 6, 2005. The couple willwed at St. Ailbe CatholicChurch on the Southeast Side.

‘79CLASS NOTE REP:Max Kohn1836 W. 22nd Pl.Chicago, IL [email protected]


1980’s‘80CLASS NOTE REP:John Miya1315 Rosalie StEvanston, IL 60201-2310(847) [email protected]

Joseph D. Kearney ‘82Recipient of SICP Award of Excellence at

annual Law Luncheon on March 11

Joseph Kearney ‘82 is Dean and Professorof Law at Marquette University Law Schoolin Milwaukee. He has been a member of theMarquette faculty since 1997 and becamedean on July 1, 2003.

Prior to joining Marquette Law School,Kearney practiced for six years at Sidley &Austin, Chicago’s largest law firm. He alsoserved as a law clerk to the HonorableAntonin Scalia, Justice of the United StatesSupreme Court, as well as to the HonorableDiarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the UnitedStates Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Kearney’s teaching and writing focuses oncivil litigation and the regulation of industry.His background as a practitioner concen-trates in appellate and telecommunicationslitigation, and he has argued cases beforethe Wisconsin and Illinois Supreme Courtsand the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sev-enth Circuit. He has been the primarydrafstman of winning briefs on the merits inthe U.S. Supreme Court.

He received a B.A. (summa cum laude) inClassics from Yale College and a J.D. (cumlaude) from Harvard Law School. He is anative of the South Side of Chicago and wasvaledictorian of St. Ignatius College Prepwhen he graduated.

Congratulations to Joseph for being honoredby St. Ignatius with the Award of Excellencein the Field of Law!

WHERE ARE YOU?We need to find our lost alums so we can sendthem reunion invitations and can ensure their

directory information is correct. If you’re on thislist or know someone who is, please contact the

alumni office at (312) 432-8347 or 8348.

CLASS OF 1975: Michael Cagle, Larry Chodzko,Herman Collins, Anthony D’Alexander, James Diaz,

John Evans, Casimir Figlewicz, Brendan Fitzsimmons,Marcial Gomez, Peter Heppner, Curtis Johnson,

Bernard Kelly, Patrick Kilroy, Zigmas Krusnis,Craig LaSota, Gregory Laux, Timothy Manion,

Richard Mascorro, Jim Moore, Irving Moy,Robert Pope, Ronald Ramsey, Victor Smith,

Paul Spevacek, Jurij Tkaczuk and Jeffrey Weist

Xandra Barreto Lee is doingwell after the recent birth ofRobert Micheal Lee, Jr. hersixth child! You can reach herat [email protected].

Fr. Mike McGovern wasnamed pastor of St. MaryParish, Lake Forest, effectiveDecember 15. Mike was mostrecently at St. Juliana’s parishin Chicago as an associatepastor. Congrats, Fr. Mike!

Ted Buenz and his wife,Barbara, have a daughter!Django Little-Swan Buenz wasborn on 01/22/05.

‘83CLASS NOTE REPS:Cynthia Ferro4355 S Emerald AveChicago, IL 60609-3446(773) [email protected]

Alison Tanner6827 Woolin PlSpringfield, VA 22150-4611(703) [email protected]

Captain David McGuire,Army Special Operations, isfighting in Iraq and seeks yourprayers for his unit.

Mark Zabrinas recentlyopened a full-service mortgagecompany, Metropolitan Finan-cial Acceptance, Inc., andoffers a discount to all St.Ignatius alumni, relatives andSt. Ignatius employees. Con-tact Mark at (312) 324-6040.

Kelly Kusch is a Latin andGreek high school teacher (inher 15th year of teaching) atCovington Latin School inCovington KY. She wasrecently one of two teachers inthe nation honored at the 2004American Philological Associa-tion Awards in Boston, MA forExcellence in Teaching at thePrecollegiate Level. Herdaughter, Maddie, is a prepyear student (8th grader) atCovington Latin School thisschool year.

‘84CLASS NOTE REPS:Wendy McCarthy442 S Park RdLa Grange, IL 60525-6111(708) [email protected]

Tony Rosinia1027 S Racine Ave Apt 3Chicago, IL 60607-4809(312) [email protected]

Don Harmon has been namedone of “Crain’s ChicagoBusiness” 40 Under 40. Innearly two years in the Senate,the University of Chicago LawSchool graduate, served aspoint man on a bill lifting staterestrictions on expansion ofO’Hare International Airportand was chief sponsor of ameasure abolishing the now-irrelevant Suburban CookCounty Tuberculosis Sanitarium

District. He won plaudits fromDuPage County Republicansfor leading a successful effortto revamp that county’s watersystem. “We’re lucky to haveDon in Springfield,” saysGeorge Ranney Jr., presidentand CEO of Metropolis 2020, acivic group. (From Crain’sChicago Business, by GregHinz.)

Kelly Whealan George andhusband, Brent, moved fromFlorida to the NorthernVirigina/Washington D.C. area.Every so often, Kelly needssome of the old “hood” in herlife and has her family send herItalian roast beef sandwichesfrom Al’s Beef on Taylor St.

‘85CLASS NOTE REP:Gordon Dymowski5621 Delmar Blvd Apt 408Saint Louis, MO 63112-2657

Gordon Dymowski has beena very busy guy - he’s servedon several non-profit boards inSt. Louis (including MetropolisSt. Louis and Boys and GirlsTown of Missouri), as preven-tion specialist for the NationalCouncil on Alcoholism & DrugAbuse, and has helped work onand pass several key initiativesincluding a recent smokingordinance in West St. LouisCounty.

Brian Cronin is lookingforward to seeing all of hisclassmates at the 20-yearreunion. He is especiallyexcited to see Kevin Reynoldsbecause Kevin owes himtwenty bucks!

Congratulations to StephanieLloyd for getting married lastAugust. Stephanie, what’syour husband’s name?

Mary Barnicle and herhusband, Doug Anderson,celebrated the birth of theirtwin daughters, Monica andKatherine, on 08/25/04.

Karen Teeter Rufer recentlymarried Don Rufer and theyreside in Portland. MeganFlaherty and Keith Smithwere both in the wedding.

Michael and Nicki SageMcDermott welcomed theirsecond child, Alice Claire, inAugust.

Lisa Schutz just finished heradvanced degree. She quitworking to do the “kid thing,”and now that they recentlyadded a puppy to the family,Lisa is still getting up in themiddle of the night! (Just whenshe thought the potty trainingwas over!)

‘86CLASS NOTE REPS:Jennifer Costin-Thomas16416 Woodlodge CourtWildwood, MO 63005(636) [email protected]

Marc Schauer1246 N Bosworth AveChicago, IL 60622-3315(773) 489-7483

Marc Davis is married tofellow alum, Julie Garvey, andthey are proud parents to Noah,Jadon and Elijah. They live inthe Chicago area. Marc iscurrently working for the NBAas a professional referee.

Barbara Kasprowicz gradu-ated from the University ofIllinois with a BS in ‘89. (Shewas ahead of schedule, thanksto SICP-earned AP credits!)She stayed at Uof I and earneda DVM in ‘94. Barb initiallyworked in Iowa in mixedpractice, and has been in centralWisconsin since ’96. She is inpartnership with two other vetsand one associate. She reportsthat she has great people towork with and the work is neverboring—she gets to enjoy freshair and get paid for it! Herpractice is strictly large animals:dairy cows, horses, goats, beefcattle, alpacas and farmed deer.On the social side, in 1998, shemarried Ted Lein, one of herclients. He runs a dairy farmwith his older brother and raisesregistered beef cattle for kids toshow at fairs and for herd bulls.Together, Barb and Ted have asmall show pig operation andhave raised a number of grandchampions already. They alsotake care of five horses. Thetwo are building a new houseand are happy to report thatthey’re expecting their first childat the end of March.

SEE OLD PICTURESFROM THE 1986CLASSICS TRIP - Page 10!

‘87CLASS NOTE REPS:Jill Cress932 Elmwood AveWilmette, IL 60091-1710(847) [email protected]

Kara Holloway938 E 55th StChicago, IL 60615-5016(773) [email protected]

On 02/27/05, Jeannine Hoggjoined thousands of othersthroughout the area to raisefunds for the American LungAssociation by climbing 94floors in the Chicago’s WorldClass Stair Climb. “I canbreathe freely, and there aremany people who are not aslucky as I am,” said Jeannine.

Therese KloempkenHughes and her husband,Dave, are very excited toannounce they are expectingtheir second child in May. Daveworks at a downtown law firmand Therese is delivering babiesin Highland Park.



(continued from page 3)

- The Alumni Advisory Council is anew group consisting of any alumnus/alumna who is interested in gettinginvolved with St. Ignatius. Currently,we are looking for members to helpout with three new events for thecoming year. If you are interested infinding out more about the AlumniAdvisory Council or would like to par-ticipate in the planning of any ofthese activities, please contact theAlumni Office.

St. Ignatius Varsity Wolfpack FootballGame and BarbequeThis event will be held this upcomingfall and all the Ignatius Alumni will beinvited. After the game, we will havea barbeque for alumni and theirfamilies. Co-Chairs: Jim Wyman ‘88and Patrick O’Connor ‘88

Wine Tasting Eventan evening of wine tasting and so-phisticated conversation – join us foran educational seminar from a pro-fessional sommelier followed by agreat party and Super Raffle. Co-chairs of this event will be John Klich’94 and Julie Murphy Ziegler ’94.

A Night with the HarlequinsCome see your talented and award-winning Harlequins as they present aspecial performance of their springproduction-- just for alumni. There willbe a cocktail party either before orafter the show and an opportunity tomingle with the cast and crew. Allalumni are welcome and proceedsfrom all events will benefit SIHAP, theSt. Ignatius Higher Achievement Pro-gram. More details to come later.

Thanks to all of the alumni volunteerswho helped make the March 5th auc-tion, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” , such ahuge success. We couldn’t havedone it without you!


At left is a “slightlysurreal” portrait ofSean Gallagher ‘83(original is in color),painted by his friend,Jenny Knaus. Sean iscurrently traveling inPoland, connecting withother SICP “ex-patriots.”When he is on thehomefront, he is atenured art professorat Connecticut CentralState University inNew Britain.

Class of 2004 YClass of 2004 YClass of 2004 YClass of 2004 YClass of 2004 Yearbook Signing:earbook Signing:earbook Signing:earbook Signing:earbook Signing:December 29, 2005December 29, 2005December 29, 2005December 29, 2005December 29, 2005 St. Ignatius

College Prep

SCRAPBOOK

ABOVE: A group of Ignatians attended a special service atSt. Anselm’s Church to honor author James T. Farrell. Front

row, left to right- Mr. Ed Juillard, Patrick Conway ’05,Mr. John Lillig, Ms. Emily Cosgrove. Back row, left to right-

Fr. Brian Paulson, S.J., Mary Beth McGuire ’89, DavidJasinski ’05, Mr. Robert Klaus ’61, Patrick Morrissey ’05,

and Jack Conway ’04. All students are either current orformer students in Chicago Authors class. One of the featuredspeakers was Ellen Skerrett, mother of Maisie O’Malley ‘08.

ABOVE: The Parents’ Organization annual auction.Top- Susan and Carl Salvato ‘83. Bottom- Colleen Woulfeand her husband, Chris. Colleen is daughter of alumnusJohn Woulfe ‘53 and their company, Clyde Printing, pro-

duced all of the auction materials (as well as this newsletter)!

ABOVE: The Class of 2004 returns for their Yearbook Signing party in early January.

Left colum, top to bottom - Meaghan O’Brien and Tim Nelson; Rachel Pollock andTim Lewandowski; Omar Roa and Whitman Kam; Matt Monahan, Dan Mostyn,

James Lepri, Michael Daly and Adam Hogue; Nick Vahara-Such, Noah Graf andJoe Pacold; Andrew Dost, Andrew Zamirowski and Chris Burdulis

Right column, top to bottom - Gio Aviles; David Ali, Juan Valerio, Jorge Rubalcava,Victor Anaya, Wendy Martinez and Miguel Gutierrez; Brian Brady, Diana Guerrero,

Jordan Geddes and Rocio Reynolds; Joe Dunigan, Fr. Pat Fairbanks and Jason Millison;Courtney Barry, Sheekha Sethi and Jackie Munoz; Jim Scanlon, Mr. Steve Lord,

Maureen “Mo” Lonergan, Lauren Kriz and Liz Siegel.

Women’s Council Career Networking Night:Women’s Council Career Networking Night:Women’s Council Career Networking Night:Women’s Council Career Networking Night:Women’s Council Career Networking Night:FebruarFebruarFebruarFebruarFebruary 3, 2005y 3, 2005y 3, 2005y 3, 2005y 3, 2005

It had never been done before, but that didn’t stop the St. Ignatius Women’s Council from launching Career Networking Night on February 3, 2005. Then, when twice thenumber of attendees as predicted signed in outside the 4th floor Brunswick Room, event chairwoman Mary Simmerling ’87 remarked “We thought there was a need forthis, but now we KNOW there is. Plus it’s great to be ‘women for others’ tonight, helping St. Ignatius-connected women get career direction.”

Mary, along with Tricia Marino Ruffolo ’85 and Terri Connor Brankin, Women’s Council Moderator and the school’s Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations,put together an event that educated and inspired all who attended.

“It was a great fit— the right event at the right time,” according to Simmerling. The Women’s Council is, by nature, a networking organization. During all events andmeetings, it welcomes a mix of alumnae, mothers of past and present students, female faculty and staff and other friends of St. Ignatius.

The three-part program for Career Networking night began with award-winning featured speaker, Lisa Loverde ’87. Lisa challenged each attendee to find a path— notnecessarily based on what one is good at, but what one is passionate about. When announcing that she would provide a few tips for achieving this, pens and paper cameout of purses. Lisa suggested that we ask those close to us to share how they view our talents. Ask them specifically ‘what do YOU think I am good at?’ The answers,Lisa cautioned, may be surprising.

Additionally, she stated that “…it’s important for women, especially all of us, to learn how to put ourselves first. We can do this by being bolder, smarter, and more confidentabout how we present ourselves and our gifts to the world. When you are being introduced to someone for the first time, tell them who you are and what you have to offer.Say, ‘I AM an award-winning speaker — I AM an expert negotiator — I AM a financial expert.’ If youdon’t, you’ve lost the opportunity to stimulate conversation by drawing attention to you or your business,and you may never have that same opportunity again. Take ownership of your talent because you neverknow where an introduction might lead, or how far your gifts might take you.”

Following Lisa’s motivational talk, five panelists gave brief presentations describing their own careerchallenges, sharing something that they had learned along the way. Present parent, Wendy Delaney,who taught for 17 years before deciding to work out of her home in healthcare, advised each woman to“follow your heart.” Associate Director for Community Relations at St. Xavier University, MaureenKelly, boldly told the audience that “salary is more negotiable than you think. Don’t be shy. All theycan say is no. But twice I got a bump in salary because I asked.”

Bernie Fowler, a new friend to St. Ignatius, described her life’s dramatic highs and lows as her realestate career took off in the ‘80s and then bottomed out in the ‘90s. On top of losing her job, Bernieand her husband wanted to start a family but struggled with infertility. She continually asked “who am Iif not a career woman or mother?” She stunned the Career Networking audience when she told thecrowd about how she found her answer. A dear friend was dying of kidney failure and Bernie, a donormatch, underwent kidney donation surgery which, she said, “saved his life and changed mine.” Bernieconcluded her talk by telling the audience that “who you are is so much more than a job title.”

Chairwoman Mary Simmerling ’87 spoke about loving the study of philosophy as a teenager at St.Ignatius, in conjunction with the community service projects she performed while a student. Thesecombined areas became her life’s work. Mary is currently completing her Ph.D in philosophy whilealso working as the Director of Ethics at the University of Chicago. Tearing up at the end of her talk,Mary thanked her mother Marjorie sitting in the front row for being her “most important teacher andmentor.”

Joy Airaudi, the final panelist, prosecutes cases dealing with rape, domestic violence, child abuse andassault for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. This work, combined with her 12 years ofvolunteering for the Rape Victim Advocates, allowed Joy to meld her work and passion together. Sheencouraged women who are not sure what they want to pursue to do volunteer work. While jobhunting, volunteer work can help you decide what you like and don’t like, according to Joy. “And if youdon’t end up liking the volunteer group, you can always quit and find something else without muchdisruption to your life or the group’s.”

Lastly, the audience was invited to stand up andmove to other school locations to network withothers who share the same career interests. Law-yers and real estate brokers met in the 5th floorbalcony and writers, artists and photographersgreeted each other “under the portraits” in theGrand Gallery. Library scientists and informationtechnologists gathered in the library (of course), andthe businesswomen conferred in the BrunswickRoom.

“The event was a great success,” according topresent parent, Swat Pacold. Yet, the Women’sCouncil asks, “Did the networking work? Did it helpanyone?” While time will ultimately tell, we hopeyou will too. If you were able to make a connectionvia Career Networking Night that assisted yousomehow in your career, please let Women’sCouncil Moderator, Terri Connor Brankin, knowabout it by contacting her [email protected] or (312) 432-8346.

TOP TWO PHOTOS: Women’s CouncilNetworking Night panelists Lisa Loverde ‘87,

Mary Simmerling ‘87 and Joy Airaudi;panelists Maureen Kelly, Wendy Delaney

and Bernie Fowler.

AT RIGHT: First row, left to right-Beth Donohue ‘88 and Michelle Hanson ‘82,

Lisa Lorick ‘85, Patti Johnston and LisaLoverde ‘87. Second row, left to right-

Julie Woo ‘89, Mary Ryan ‘99 andClaire Burdulis ‘99, Rudy Kotleba and

Lisa Pagniucci ‘95. Third row, left to right-Natalie Silva ‘93 and Lori Lypson ‘93, Swat

Pacold, Martha Lowry and Kathryn Lowry ‘01.

works closely with DeanPernell. Together they areworking to increase awarenessof NIU’s College of Law andpromote its unique programs toa nationwide audience. Theschool was recently ranked inthe top ten on two rankings listscompiled in the 2005 PrincetonReview of Law Schools. InSeptember 2004, NIU Presi-dent John Peters appointedMitchell to the PresidentialCommission on the Status ofMinorities. She was recentlyelected Secretary of theCommission. Mitchell is also aformer member of the Presi-dential Commission on theStatus of Women. In addition,she is a member of the BenchBar and Programs Committeefor the law school. A leaderin the community, Mitchellserves as the President of theBoard of Directors forChildren’s Learning Center, anon-profit daycare center inDeKalb. As a member, sheserved as chair of the Commu-nity Relations Committee forfive years. An alumna of NIU,Mitchell received her B.S. inMarketing in 1993 and herM.B.A. degree in 1996.

Joseph Bourelly announcesthe recent birth of his thirddaughther, Cybele. All aredoing great and Joseph and hisfamily live in Baltimore, Mary-land.

1990’s‘90CLASS NOTE REPS:Geoff Hammond5112 N Bernard StChicago, IL 60625-4802(773) [email protected]

Bill Serb1147 Wisteria LnWaukesha, WI 53189-7248(262) [email protected]

Curtrice White Scott5406 S University AveChicago, IL 60615(773) [email protected]

Mark Kolodziejczak is anindependent architect in NewYork. While in Chicagorecently, he visited Fr. Vorwoldtat the Jesuit Residence anddiscussed his exciting architec-tural endeavors.

Kathryn Wieser earned herMBA at Aurora University in2004.

Julie Dondanville marriedBryan Bingham in Chicago on09/11/04 and many Ignatiusalums were there to celebratewith them! Currently, Julie andBryan reside in Portland, OR,but they visit Chicago often.

Mark Sawyer currently holdsappointments as an AssistantProfessor with the Departmentof Political Science and withthe Bunche Intstitute for

African American Studies atUCLA. He is currently onleave until 2005 as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the RobertWood Johnson FoundationScholars in Health PolicyProgram at the University ofCalifornia at Berkeley. MarkSawyer received his BA fromthe University of Illinois in1994. Following that, hereceived his MA from theUniversity of Chicago in 1996.In 1999, he received his Ph.D.in Political Science from theUniverstiy of Chicago. Hisdissertation, “The Race Ques-tions: Racial Hierarchy and theState in Post-RevolutionaryCuba,” involved a multi-methodapproach to exploring thepersistence of racial hierarchyin Cuba. He joined the facultyat UCLA in 1999 and hastaught undergraduate andgraduate courses on the politicsof the African Diaspora, urbanpolitics, African Americanpolitical thought, and a generaleducation cluster in interracialdynamics. His current re-search includes the areas ofpublic opinion, the AfricanDiaspora, culture and politics,the Spanish Caribbean, racialpolitics in Latin America, statetheory, social movements, andrace and national identity.Mark has published articles injournals that include: theJournal of Political Psychol-ogy, Perspectives on Politics,and SOULS. While on leave atBerkeley, he is completing hisbook manuscript entitled,“Black and Red: Racial Politicsin Post-Revolutionary Cuba.”Additionally, he is beginningwork on a project that willexamine the effect of immigra-tion laws on policies on healthdisparities for Latino Immi-grants. He also plans to studythe impact of Latino immigrantson public health in predomi-nantly African Americancommunities.

Robert Mitchell is currentlyworking for the City of Chicagoand often runs into fellowIgnatians. He would love toform a “mini-network” for bothprofessional and social con-tacts.

Mara Hickey is enjoying herfirst year of veterinary schoolat the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bartlett McCartin, III wasfeatured in Crain’s ChicagoBusiness: Focus- 40 Under 40,which profiles Chicago’s risingstars in big and small business,government, and more. Crain’sfocuses on Bartlett’s decisionto expand his family’s business,McCartin McAuliffe Mechani-cal Contractor Inc, back inDecember of 2000. By 2003,the annual revenues grew from$15 million to $135 million inthree years! As JasesBuchanan, the Local 597’sbusiness manager states,“Bart’s been a real blessing forhis company.”


Theresa McCaugheyKossler recently moved toDayton from Washington DCwith her husband, Jim; son,Sam; and dogs, Kirby and Cleo.They are all enjoying their newlives in Ohio. Theresa is now aMary Kay Independent BeautyConsultant, and she would loveto hear from any of her class-mates. Simply visit her websiteat www.marykay.com/theresa.kossler.

‘88CLASS NOTE REP:Rosanne Rosinia-Siok1015 S Racine AveChicago, IL 60607-4809(312) [email protected]

Patrick Chovanec and hisfiancee, Frances Chen (fromHong Kong), are both studentsat the Wharton GraduateSchool of Business. OverChristmas, they were vacation-ing in Italy and Pat proposed.They are planning a summerwedding in California and haveasked Fr. Paulson to officiatethe ceremony.

‘89CLASS NOTE REP:Jeanne McKenna6609 N Oconto AveChicago, IL 60631-3915(773) [email protected]

(DeKalb, IL) — MelodyMitchell has been namedDirector of Alumni Events andPublic Relations for the North-ern Illinois University Collegeof Law effective 12/01/04.Mitchell has a well-establishedhistory with NIU. In 1996, shebegan her career as an aca-demic counselor for NIU’sM.B.A. Program in the Collegeof Business. In 2001, she joinedthe College of Law as Assis-tant Director of the Office ofAlumni Events and PublicRelations. Mitchell assumedthe role of Acting Director inFebruary 2004, following thedeparture of Carol Jambor-Smith. As Director, Mitchellwill coordinate all law schoolalumni relations events. Inaddition, she is responsible forpublic relations for the Collegeof Law, including developmentof promotional and outreachmaterials. She will also coordi-nate special legal educationprograms external to theregular curriculum includingcontinuing legal educationseminars and law reviewsymposia. “We are thrilled tohave Melody on board as theDirector of Alumni Events andPublic Relations,” said DeanLeRoy Pernell of the NIUCollege of Law. “She brings asolid background in bothbusiness and academia, as wellas loyalty to Northern IllinoisUniversity. Her credentialswere a great fit for the posi-tion,” he continued. In the roleof Director of Alumni Eventsand Public Relations, Mitchell

Maureen (Walsh) Hilquist ‘89 with her husband, Eric,and her son, Ted. (a.k.a. Santa’s helper)

Mr. John Balaban, SICP Science Department Chair, passedalong these photos of the 1986 classics trip to Greece.

Talk about “ancient times!”

Pictured above (Delphi): Omar Goby ‘86, Tom Molins, TimGarvey, Kim Meyer, Mary P Sheridan, Tom Frazel ‘86, ChrisRoberts ‘86, Beata Pawlikowski, John Leudtke, Mark Johns,Tom Nemickas, J.H. Weithers ‘86, Lisa Lucas, Lisa Sheehan-

Nootens, Jim Dispensa ‘86, Frank Morissey ‘86, JoeMorissey, Guido Hartray and Kathy Bedore ‘86.

Pictured below (Epidaurus): Lisa Sheehan-Nootens, SaraCatania, Kim Meyer, Mark Johns, Jim Dispensa ‘86, JohnLuedtke, Tom Nemickas, Mary P Sheridan, Guido Hartrey,

Joe Morissey, J.H.Weithers ‘86, Omar Goby ‘86, BeataPawlikowski, Chris Roberts ‘86, Tom Frazel ‘86, Frank

Morissey ‘86 and Lisa Lucas.

Matthew Wos went to SouthDakota to work in Representa-tive Stephanie Herseth’scampaign. He said that the 12-hour bus ride to South Dakotawas just like the ride toQuetico. Matthew also trav-eled to Michigan and Wisconsinto campaign for Kerry/Edwards, but unfortunatelyeveryone was disappointedwith the outcome.

‘91CLASS NOTE REPS:Ruth-Margaret Durkin2429 Park AveNo Riverside, IL 60546-1534

Jennifer Cuasay Waldinger4025 Marryat DrSpringfield, IL 62707(217) [email protected]

Simon Weffer383 Walden StCambridge, MA [email protected]

Mary Ann Toner works at theLegal Department of CookCounty where she has receivedseveral citations for outstandingcustomer service.

‘92CLASS NOTE REPS:David Cellitti3848 N Seeley AveChicago, IL 60618-3912(773) [email protected]

Colleen Daley1738 W Melrose StChicago, IL 60657-1004(773) [email protected]

Tony D’Souza recentlyfinished and sold his first novel.Harcourt bought it in Decem-ber 2004 after five majorpublishing companies bid forthe rights, including Haper andCollins and Norton. The bookis set on the Ivory Coast andfollows a relief worker throughhis travels leading up to theCivil War, and eventually to hisescaping the country. Hisnovel is based loosely onTony’s own life experiences, ashe spent several years workingfor the Peace Corps in Africa.Tony is planning on returning toSt. Ignatius to lead a reading/workshop lecture.

‘93CLASS NOTE REPS:Manini Bhakta MadiaApt 23K 415 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016-3244(212) [email protected]

Katherine HawbakerApt 2 342 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11201-5804(718) [email protected]

Miller Roberts3715 Yolando RdBaltimore, MD [email protected]

On 11/06/04, at 3:41 p.m.,Drew Orsinger and wifeKate McGuire ‘93 welcomedMaxfield Declan Orsinger tothe world. Little Max is theonly one we know who wasborn on his due date! He was 7lbs., 14 oz., 21 in. Dr. JohnMoroney ‘88 was one of thedoctors at Bethesda NavalHospital. He was surroundedon his first day by three grand-parents, two aunts, one uncleand all the others sent their lovevia phone.

Erika Kendrick, ManagingPartner of Jane Doe Entertain-ment in New York, was fea-tured in the December 2004issue of Ebony magazine forher great sense of style.

On Sept 5, 2004, the Chambersfamily held the 9th annualSoftball Tournament and FamilyFest in memory of MattChambers, who was tragicallykilled in a car accident. ManySICP alums attended and thefamily noted that “the virtues offriendship, loyalty, and love livein them.”

Maureen Toner lives inBoston where she is teachingLatin and Greek. This year,she has sole charge of “TheAcademy,” Boston CollegeHigh School’s fourth levelGreek class.

Heather Sattler was marriedto fellow classmate BrendanBresnahan on October 23rd atHoly Family Church. LindseyPhillips and MaureenBresnahan ‘89 were brides-maids and Brian Bresnahan,Brendan’s twin brother, wasthe best man. Brothers Arthur‘87 and Sean ‘99 were also inthe wedding party. Thereception was held in theSt. Ignatius Dining Hall.

‘94CLASS NOTE REPS:Angela LeeApt 7G 301 E 22nd StNew York, NY 10010-4820(646) [email protected]

Jennifer Draper5605 W Goodman St # 6Chicago, IL 60630-4631(773) [email protected]

Faye Hizon Nybo447 S Argyle AveElmhurst, IL 60126-3804


‘95CLASS NOTE REPS:Dominic Petruzzelli5012 N WolcottChicago, IL 60640(773) [email protected]

Jason Sheperis906 W 37th PlChicago, IL 60609-1411(773) [email protected]

Kevin Wiley will travel toLiberia for six months wherehe will be a UN MilitaryObserver—quite a changefrom being an Air Forcehelicopter instructor.

Colleen Austin Heidkamptook a break from teaching atSt. Ignatius to give birth to herbeautiful new baby girl. Sheand her husband, Mike, areliving in Chicago’s Lincoln Parkneighborhood.

Elise Barney will be enteringher fourth year of medicalschool this June. In October of2004, she received the firstCommunity Service Scholarshiprecognizing community service,leadership, and academicstanding at her school. InDecember of 2004, she spent aweek of her cardiology rotationin the Dominican Republic withCardiostart, an internationalcardiac surgery team, perform-ing heart surgery on childrenand adults. Elise is excited tocomplete her final year ofmedical school in Arizona andis looking forward to a resi-dency in general surgery. Sheis debating between Chicagoand Arizona for her residencytraining.

Patrick Moon was married toMelanie Reter Moon on 12/08/04 at St. Juliana Church inChicago.

Elizabeth Cosentino marriedAdam McNeill on 10/02/04 atSt. Josaphat Church in Chi-cago. Mary Novak and SaraRashid were attendants.

Andrew Stanner is studyingpublic interest law in his secondyear of law school at NYU.

Max Navia has graduatedfrom the Chicago PoliceAcademy! He now patrols thestreets and is making yourneighborhood a bit safer as aChicago Police Officer.

Don Courtwright is currentlyworking in Washington D.C. asa Union Manager for Eulicocompany, providing qualityservice to the East Coast andMidwest.

Griffin Fox is currently inAustin, TX and continuing topursue her career in physicaltherapy and physical healthscience. She plans to return toChicago in the near future.

Matt Reidy is working as agraphic design artist in theWest Loop.

Vanessa Blaida has beenmarried for two years and isnow teaching in a south subur-ban high school.

Matt Lynch is living the Jesuitmission with his work as thepresident and co-founder of theChicago Jesuit Academy thatwill be opening in June of ’05.Matt has been working with theChicago Jesuit Provincial office



- The upcoming deadline for the nextissue of 12th Street Beat is June 1. Thenotes that are sent in will be collated,edited and entered into our data-base, then the newsletter will be de-signed, printed and mailed. It shouldarrive in homes mid-July. Hope to hearfrom you!

- Check out our website to view otherpublications from the school, includingthe Inside Ignatius for parents and thePresident’s Report for members of thePresident’s Club. Visitwww.ignatius.org!

- Live out of town and can’t attendyour reunion? St. Ignatius College Prephosts out-of-town gatherings fromalums in different states. To find outmore, contact Ed Evert, Major GiftsOfficer, at (312)432-8314 [email protected] or ChiaraWrocinski ‘94, Director of Alumni Rela-tions, at (312) 432-8347 [email protected]

- Classes celebrating reunions in 2005:The Class of 2000 (5-year reunion),1995 (10), 1990 (15), 1985 (20),1980 (25), 1975 (30), 1970 (35),1965 (40), 1960 (45), 1955 (50),1950 (55), 1945 (60), 1940 (65),and finally, 1935 (70).

Rosa Lee Marie Moore-Tash, daughter of Beth Moore Tash‘94 and her husband, Paul.

The 9th Annual Matt & Mike Chambers Softball Tournament& Family Fest!Approximately half of the people pictured

above are Ignatius alums. Many didn’t hear the announce-ment for the picture because they were too busy visiting and

several more came later in the day!

to open a middle school forunderpriveledged boys inChicago’s south Lawndaleneighborhood. All studentswould attend the school on afull scholarship and uponacceptance into either LoyolaAcademy or St. Ignatius, willreceive a full scholarship thereas well. Please contact MattLynch at [email protected] questions or donations.

Sergio Gomez recentlymarried Elizabeth Hamilton‘94 after living on Chicago’snorth side for the past threeyears.

Dan Doyle is also residing onChicago’s north side whileworking for the Chicago Boardof Trade.

Dominic Petrazelli spentthree years in Ann Arbor, MIand recently returned to be theAssistant Director for Residen-tial Education at DePaulUniversity. Dominic states,“Yes, I still have the flag!” Helooks forward to gettinginformation from all of you andpublishing the great news to ourIgnatius community. He isparticularly excited about theupcoming 10-year reunion andlooks forward to seeing every-one there!

Danielle Martincic Pierce iscurrently teaching at St.Ignatius and has been marriedto husband, Christopher, forabout a year. She teachesintergrated Science.

Sarah Hughes is engaged toMyles Moriarty. They plan tobe married in October.

Olivia Giacomazzi would behappy to network with anyoneinterested in marketing/adver-tising/publishing or anyonelooking to move to New York.Just give her a call! (212) 636-2777

‘96CLASS NOTE REP:Susan McGuire Shay11 F 100 West 57th StNew York, NY [email protected]

Emily Monnelly rang in thenew year with wedding bellswhen she married MatthewBrett (Loyola Academy ’96) on01/01/05 in Chicago! Emily iscurrently working towards herMaster’s in Social Work atLoyola University Chicagowhile Matt is practicing law ata firm downtown. She hopes allis well with everyone - keep intouch! [email protected]

‘97CLASS NOTE REPS:John FitzgeraldApt 1 5340 S Kimbark AveChicago, IL 60615-5206(773) [email protected]

Kevin KlichApt A111E4201 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC 20016(202) [email protected]

Congratulations to DorotheaNondorf and Peter Hickey ‘93,who recently tied the knot.

Carlos Ortiz joined theMilwaukee office of nationallaw firm Hinshaw &Culbertson LLP as an associ-ate. Carlos practices in theareas of litigation, construction,insurance defense and cover-age, labor and employment,professional liability, commer-cial and business law. Hereceived his BA, summa cumlaude, in Political Science andEconomics from NorthernIllinois University in 2001.While at NIU, he was amember of the University’sHonors Program and com-pleted a thesis entitled, “RacialDiscrimination in the DeathPenalty.” In 2004, Carlosreceived his J.D. from theUniversity of Wisconsin LawSchool. In addition, he was amember of the Dean’s List andthe recipient of several awardsand honors. Included areYoung Excellence in ServiceAward and the Wisconsin StateBar Award for HighestAchievement in Equal Employ-ment Law and ConstitutionalLaw. He also was a memberof the Moot Court Board andPresident of the Latino lawStudents Association. As amember of the WisconsinInternational Law Journal,Carlos wrote an article entitled,“The United Nations and itsDouble Standard,” 22 Wis. Int’lL.J. 393.

Tiffany Wong graduated fromthe University of Chicago LawSchool in June ’04.

Dana Orr works with JacindaWashington at the law firm ofSonnenschein, Nath, &Rosenthal in Chicago.

John Fitzgerald graduatedfrom the University of ChicagoLaw School in June ’04. He isnow an associate in the anti-trust department of Bell, Boyd& Lloyd, which is chaired bySICP alum Jack McCarthy ’59.

Beata Leja is a law student atLoyola University Chicago.

Jan Szatkowski is a student atthe University of Chicago’sPritzker School of Medicine.

‘98CLASS NOTE REPS:Emma Haddad1615 W Jarvis AveChicago, IL 60626-1912(773) [email protected]

Zoe McManmon3500 Euclid AveBerwyn, IL 60402-3614(708) [email protected]

Jason ZnoyApt 504 3900

N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60613-3385(773) [email protected]

After graduating from college,Robert O’Connell and BrianBabinski spent a few weekswalking around submitting theirresumes to companies with noreal luck. After a few weakjob offers, they began to thinkabout starting their own busi-ness servicing lawyers and titlecompanies. Legal Runners, Inc.was founded in March of 2003.Among the many servicesprovided are court filings,archive research, city filings,recordings, etc. Their websitedesign was done by JulioGuerrero and BernardoJuarez, who started a web-developing business calledClearstation, Inc. As Bob andBrian’s business expanded,they needed to hire moreemployees and “did not want tohire just anyone, we wanted tohire people that had our sameideas about the importance ofservice, doing our jobs to thebest of our ability, and peoplewith whom we could feel asense of community,” said Bob.Shortly thereafter, they hiredPatricia Paladino ’99 (towhom Bob is now engaged)Lewis Babinski ’00,Dominic O’Keefe ’00,Donnell Plump and RichardPaladino’00. All of theiremployees are formerIgnatians. Their web address iswww.legalrunnersinc.com.

‘99CLASS NOTE REPS:Daniel Gibbons10024 S Leavitt StChicago, IL 60643-1908(773) [email protected]

Lynnette Mitchell6946 S Paxton AveChicago, IL 60649-1718(773) [email protected]

Jenny (Gernhofer) Mei is anAmeriCorps volunteer whofocuses on promoting educationfor preventing sexual violenceat Oregon State University.

‘00CLASS NOTE REPS:Paul Platt226 S Kenmore AveElmhurst, IL 60126-3520(630) [email protected]

Kathryn Schiavo1328 39th StDes Moines, IA 50311-2607(515) [email protected]

Ian Scott Mateo6928 N Mendota AveChicago, IL [email protected]

Ellen Stathopoulos2553 W Winnemac AveChicago, IL 60625-2670(773) [email protected]

Asa Kraning graduated fromXavier University in May of2004 with a B.A. in Communi-cations. He is currentlyemployed as a ProductionAssistant at CBS 58 TV inMilwaukee.

Tyler Spence is currentlyteaching English in China.Tyler made his first appearancein an Italian film about Shang-hai in the 1930s as a salsadancer.

Bill Hoversen, III graduatedfrom Marquette in May ’04with a double major in Econom-ics and Communications. He isnow working towards hisMasters in Education at LoyolaUniversity; focusing on historyand secondary education. Billhas also begun to write a bookabout “his crazy collegeadventures.”

Jessie Hoversen graduatedfrom Marquette in May ’04with a double major in econom-ics and finance, and a minor indance. She was honored to bethe senior speaker at the MayCommencement, and she gavea very exciting and memorablespeech in front of about 15,000people! Jessie began work asan equity futures trader at theChicago Board of Trade, and inSeptember of 2004, she startedher Masters in Economics atDePaul University.

Mark Rodriguez is enjoyinghis first MFA year at theCalifornia Institute of the Arts.In Dececember ’04, Mark’s artwork appeared in the “Epic”Show at the Southern ExposureGallery in San Francisco. Thisshow highlights work bynorthern California artists.

Louise Parrett will graduatefrom Smith College in May of2005. She is working on anhonors thesis in the ReligionDepartment. In September of2005, she’ll be returning toSpain to continue her languagestudies and get a MastersDegree.

David Burciaga accepted intolaw school for the 2005 schoolyear. He offers a millionthanks to his friends, teachers,and Ignatius family that madehim the successful and happyperson that he is today.

Mary Eileen Weicher willattend Notre Dame LawSchool next fall (2005-06) afterspending a year in Rome as aStudent Life Assistant atLoyola University’s Chicago-Rome Center.

‘01CLASS NOTE REPS:Lindsey Fox5110 S Major AveChicago, IL 60638-1502(773) [email protected]

Bob Gernhofer6722 N Olympia AveChicago, IL 60631-1325

(773) [email protected]

Kristin Nerger4856 N Austin AveChicago, IL 60630-1963(773) [email protected]

Olumide Said222 30th AveBellwood, IL 60104-1215(708) [email protected]

Maria Domanskis plans tograduate from Harvard thisspring, but until then, she isworking hard on her honorsthesis covering the US-Nicara-gua conflict during the 1980s.Maria is also busy organizingthe Harvard Model UN Con-ference for about 2000 highschool students. Maria is alsomaking plans for next year.She plans to go to law schoolsoon, but might defer for oneyear to work with the govern-ment in Washington D.C. orpossibly with the Jesuit Volun-teer Corps.

Loren Nunley is a senior atNYU and aspires to go tomedical school after gradua-tion. Currently, Loren is a gymshoe model in New York.

‘02CLASS NOTE REPS:Peter Kralovec2915 W Chase AveChicago, IL 60645-1213

Stacy Lucas10531 S LeavittChicago, IL 60643(773) [email protected]

Luci Shanahan517 Summit AveMaplewood, NJ [email protected]

Anthony Serritella6643 N Tower Circle DrLincolnwood, IL 60712-3217(847) [email protected]

Adam Kresler is the recipientof the Rocky Mountain ChapterScholarship and attends theUniversity of Missouri-Rolla.His is studying Mining Engi-neering with Explosives with anemphasis in Engineering.Adam is very active in theInternational Society of Explo-sives Engineers student chapterthrough fireworks displays foruniversity activities. He assistsin recruiting students and is amember of the student MineRescue Team. He attendedthe MSHA Academy fortraining. Adam is a member ofthe International IntercollegiateMining Competition andcurrently works for the Univer-sity of Missouri-Rolla at theexperimental mine.

‘03CLASS NOTE REPS:Brian H. Boyle9912 S Hamilton AveChicago, IL 60643-1814

(773) [email protected]

Amanda Bustos10746 S Avenue LChicago, IL 60617-6601(773) [email protected]

Meghan Condon10534 S Maplewood AveChicago, IL 60655-1102(773) [email protected]

Jim Weicher537 N Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60302-1617(708) [email protected]

Sara Walsh2308 W 91st StChicago, IL 60620-6201(773) [email protected]


GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: The girls’ team completed an excellent season withan 18-14 record. The team won it’s 2nd consecutive IHSA Regional Champion-ship-- the 12th in the program’s history. The team finished 2nd in the GCACConference and 4th in the GCAC Tournament. Elizabeth Pietrzak was namedAll-Tourney @ Maine West, MVP at our own Joe Gentile Tournament, All-Conference, Daily Southtown Player of the Week and Daily Southtown All-Area. Anne Sobczak and Julie Nicholson were named GCAC All Confer-ence and Katie O’Donoghue was named to the All-Tournament team at MaineWest.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL: The varsity basketball team got off to an excitingstart by finishing second at the McGovern Thanksgiving Tournament. TheWolfpack lost the championship game, 38-37 to Homewood-Flossmoor, who atthe time was the number one ranked team in the Southtown and is currently atop ten state ranked team. The Pack then opened the Catholic League seasonwith a pair of wins before losing to Hales Franciscan, the #1 Class A team in thestate, 56-54 on a basket at the buzzer. The Pack finished the season with a toughRegional Championship loss to Lincoln Park, 38-36 when a LP player hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left. The Wolfpack closed out their season with a 17-10record and a third place finish in the CCL at 10-4. Max Kaplan and PatTwardak were named to the McGovern All-Tournament team and Max Kaplanwas chosen to the All- Catholic League Team for the third year in a row. Thesophomore team finished strong with a 12-12 record overall and an 8-6 CCLrecord. The freshmen team closed out a great season at 21-5 and 13-1 in theCCL for a first place CCL title.

BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING: Boys win third straight Sectional Title!The St. Ignatius boy’s swimming and diving team won their third straight sec-tional team title and qualified nine individuals for the IHSA State Championshipsat New Trier. Matt Foody and Zack Hayden started the Wolfpack out on astrong note with a 1-2 finish in the 1-meter diving. Foody advances to the statechampionship for the second year in a row. The 200 medley relay battled Latinthroughout the race, but came up a little short in the end. The 200 free and 200IM saw big time drops. Brian Jucas and Danny Thrall put together a 1-3 50free with Jucas qualifying for the state meet in a freshman/sophomore recordtime of 22.33.

Jucas came back two events later to win the 100 free which would start a streakof 4 consecutive event victories for the Wolfpack. Jucas battled St. Rita’s EdBachler for the victory in the 100 free and established a new freshman/sopho-more record. John McDonough followed Jucas’ performance by setting a newschool record in the 500 free. The 200 free relay was another exciting event.Going into the last leg it was a dead heat with Ignatius and Latin, but Jucas pulledit out with a strong anchor leg and set a new school record in the process.Freshman Chris Tracz then stunned the crowd with a victory in the 100 back-stroke. The 400 free relay was another victory for Ignatius as Jucas,McDonough, Alexander Haried and Matt Middleton teamed up for a newschool record.

WRESTLING: What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for theWolfpack’s young wrestling team, ended up being one of the most successful inthe program’s history. Anchored by the strong leadership of seniors Dan Cuadra(145 lbs.) and Richard Luchette (152), and junior Andrew Velazquez (140),the team qualified eight for sectionals including six regional champs. Velazquezwas three points away from qualifying for state and will return next season tolead a strong team. The team’s success was thanks in large part to the develop-ment of a good freshman/sophomore squad led by sectional qualifiers MattBrady (103), Dennis Griffin (125) and Vinnie Lewis (189) and by future starsJeff Hallagan (160) and John Fenton (98).

GIRLS’ BOWLING: Our girls’ bowling team ended their season with a recordof 37-18. They won their 2nd sectional championship to advance to the IHSAstate finals. The girls’ finished in 2nd place in the GCAC tournament. Being ayoung team, things are looking up for next year. All-Conference honors went toSarah Peterlin and Kelly Groark.

BOYS’ BOWLING: Coach Jessie Partida’s bowlers completed their seasoncompeting in the tough CCL Championships and our own IHSA Sectional meetNick Thommen, Buddy Lo, Justin Hauad and Mario Caston lead our boys’team as they recently rolled a state qualifying series of 934.

DANCE: Coach Rose Gonzales and her dancers have qualified for statecompetition, to be held on 03/12/05. Results will be in the next publication. Theyplaced 3rd in the Downers Grove North Athena Spectacular.

CHEERLEADING: Coach Gina Laios’ squad have completed their season.They received the Showmanship Award at the Super Midwest Competition.They also place 3rd in this competition. We want to thank the girls for theirenthusiasm and support throughout the winter season.

MISCELLANEOUS:Nora Kennelly ‘07, a 2004 high school water polo All-American, made theMidwest Zone Team for the second straight year. She competed in a tournamentin Orlando, Flordia over MLK Jr. weekend and played on Midwest Zone’s “A”team. They went 3-2 and finished 4th overall. Nora started every game and ledthe team with seven goals and eight steals. Yadi Leon ‘06, Ali Durkin ‘07 andMaisie O’Malley ‘08 also attended the tryout in December and have beeninvited back to a select tryout to compete with players from Missouri, Michiganand Ohio for the last remaining spots on the full travel team.

Ignatius spring sports have begun!For info and results, log on to www.ignatius.org

In the Wolves’ DenWINTER SPORT WRAP-UP

For more information about the Athletic DepartmentFor more information about the Athletic DepartmentFor more information about the Athletic DepartmentFor more information about the Athletic DepartmentFor more information about the Athletic Departmentand spring sport schedules, call the “Wolfpack Hotline” atand spring sport schedules, call the “Wolfpack Hotline” atand spring sport schedules, call the “Wolfpack Hotline” atand spring sport schedules, call the “Wolfpack Hotline” atand spring sport schedules, call the “Wolfpack Hotline” at

(312) 432-8612 (updated daily around 2:30 p.m.)(312) 432-8612 (updated daily around 2:30 p.m.)(312) 432-8612 (updated daily around 2:30 p.m.)(312) 432-8612 (updated daily around 2:30 p.m.)(312) 432-8612 (updated daily around 2:30 p.m.)or visit www.ignatius.org!or visit www.ignatius.org!or visit www.ignatius.org!or visit www.ignatius.org!or visit www.ignatius.org!

Patti Bobb, mother of Brooke Bobb ‘05 and Board ofTrustee member for St. Ignatius, recently received anHonorary Diploma at the annual Law Luncheon on March11. Patti graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. fromSt. Michael’s College in Santa Fe. She went on to a sum-mer program at Brunel University in Uxbridge, England, thento the Unversity of Notre Dame, where she graduated witha J.D. in 1972. She started her law career that year as anAssistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. From 1972-85,

Patti practiced law as a trial attorney, specializing in plaintiff’s personal injury andmedical malpractice litigation. From that time on, she has been president of Patricia C.Bobb & Associates and is Of Council, Propes & Kaveny. Patti continues as a trialattorney focusing on civil litigation with emphasis in medical malpractice. Following theaward presentation, Patti and her daughter will both be members of the Class of ‘05!

‘04Class Note Rep needed.Contact Chiara Wrocinskiat (312) 432-8347 [email protected]

An athletic update from SICPcoach John Lillig: On 1/15/05,Rolando Garcia, runningDivision I track and field,competed at the Yale Invita-tional in New Haven, CT. Hefinished 14th in the mile run in atime of 4:31.61. FordhamUniversity freshman WyattAngelo, running Division Itrack and field, also competedat the Yale Invitational. Hefinished 5th in the 400m dash ina time of 50.60.

In September ’04, JohnDomanskis began his firstyear at University of Michiganin Ann Arbor. John loves toplay on the U of M rugby team,and he has helped lead theirteam to win the Division IIMidwest Championship. Theywill travel to California in Aprilfor the Final 8 Nationals.

Looking Back: 1956Looking Back: 1956Looking Back: 1956Looking Back: 1956Looking Back: 1956

A Jesuit instructs “solemn mass servers” prior to a school liturgy atHoly Family Church. Taken from the 1956 Prep Yearbook.

Yearbook Caption: “Introibo ad altare Dei.STANDING: Posanka, Ruggiero, Kelly, Fr. Moosebrugger.

MIDDLE ROW: Flesvig, Niedhart, Osadjan, Zielinski, McTigue.BOTTOM: Pluta, Cloutier, Scarlata, Barton.”

Patricia Bobb Named HonoraryAlumna at SICP Law Luncheon

Relatives & Friends

In MemoriamRemembering deceased members of

the St. Ignatius College Prep community.Alumni

Joseph W. Hronek ‘23Edward J. Wiltrakis ‘26

John S. Soltes ‘29Michael Schweihs ‘30William J. Wolfe ‘36John P. Tordella ‘37

William F. Barendt ‘39John M. Tetens ‘39

Nunzio Francone

Mary C. Kolodziej

John Cantalupo,brother of Lois Lawson

(SICP Guidance Counselor)

Anna Mae Costas,mother of John ’80

Robert Davino,brother of Ralph ‘64

Maura Harmon,daughter of Gerald ‘66

Maureen McCambridge,mother of Meghan ‘05 and

Kelly ‘08

Stanley R. Zaug ‘39John R. O’Connor ‘44

John T. Quealy ‘46Kelley R. Beach, Jr. ‘47

John B. Fiedler ‘47James L. Breen ‘48John J. Bailey ‘49

William J. Meade, Sr. ‘50

OUR SINCEREST APOLOGIES TO MR. JOSEPH W. BIETY ‘3I, WHO WAS INCORRECTLYNOTED AS BEING DECEASED IN THE LAST ISSUE OF 12th STREET BEAT!

WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THAT MR. BEITY IS ALIVE AND WELL!

ANOTHER SPECIAL APOLOGY TO MICHAEL RIZZO ‘95 AND NINA RIZZO ‘92,WHOSE NAMES/CLASS YEARS WERE INCORRECTLY LISTED IN THE

LASTISSUE OF THE 12th STREET BEAT. THE REVISED NOTE ABOUT THEIRMOTHER’S PASSING (PATRICIA SHEERIN) HAS BEEN REPRINTED ABOVE.

Memorial gifts have recently been made in the memory of thefollowing alums and friends of the Ignatius community:Dermot AllenTim Allen ‘82

Kelley Beach ‘47Priscilla “Sally” Beasley

James Breen ‘48Beth Buttita ‘04

Antonio CervantesMatthew Chambers ‘93

Evan Clark ‘04Joseph Coyle ‘64

John P. Furlong ‘53William A. Sims ‘53

Kevin L. McKeough ‘54Anthony C. DeMory ‘57

Walter Maslon ‘62John R. Barri ‘65

Patrick J. Cramer ‘71John M. Flavin ‘89

Bridget A. O’Brien, grandmother of

Kevin Guinane ‘07

Jack F. Reichert

Frank G. Romano,father of Jason ‘98

Patricia Sheerin,mother of

Michael Rizzo ‘95 andNina Rizzo ‘92

Betty Tracy,mother of John Tracy

(SICP Dean of Students)Roseann Vecchione,

grandmother ofTony Rosinia ’84

(SICP Director of IS) andRoseanne Rosinia-Siok ‘88

(SICP Student RecordsDatabase Manager)

Joy Wessel,grandmother of Brian ‘03

Rev. Stanley T.Wisniewski, S.J.

Stanley Zarnowiecki, Sr.,father of Stanley ‘77

Mark Curran ‘42Richard H. Fjeldheim

John Furlong ‘53Barbara Hinton

Thomas InfantinoBernice Kennedy

Ryder LeeKevin McKeough ‘54Joseph Monahan ‘04Elizabeth Montalbano

Fran Moroney ‘48Thomas Naughton ‘52

Bridget O’BrienAnnabelle PartainEleanor SchneiderIan Thornton ‘05

Betty TracyRoseann Vecchione

Herb VensenFr. Stan Wisniewski, SJ

St. Ignatius College Prep’sMemorial Endowment Program

When gifts are made to St. Ignatius in memory of afriend or loved one, that money is applied to the

Student Endowment Fund to help students throughour Tuition Assistance Program.

Whatever the size of the gift, it makes atremendous difference! Each year, we award

about $1,800,000 to students in need.

We gratefully thank all who have contributed tothe Student Endowment Fund in the past and hope

others will consider it as a worthwhile way to supportthe mission of St. Ignatius College Prep.

Raymond Kizelevicus, a graduate ofNiles College in 1969, is the chair ofthe English Department and Englishteacher at St. Ignatius College Prep.His other duties include moderator ofthe yearbook and member of thefinancial aid committee. St. IgnatiusCollege Prep is a Jesuit institution thateducates students from all over thecity and suburbs. They are proud oftheir ethnically and economicallydiverse student body, of which 75%come from the City of Chicago. Theyemphasize five traits of a St. Ignatiusstudent: open to growth, intellectually competent, spiritual, loving, andcommitted to justice. St. Ignatius is strongly committed to service projectsin the community and beyond; and Ray has committed himself to theseprojects. Ray has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 32 years; theyhave two daughters, Laura and Cheryl.

What is it about English that stimulates you?Literature brings you to the truth about people. Through reading we learnhow other people think and behave. One of the facets of my job isteaching writing classes. I learn so much about my students when I readtheir writings. Literature allows them to be their most honest and frank. Ithelps them to deal with people and helps them grow.

You have served on a number of committees during your tenure atSt. Ignatius. Which do you consider the most significant?There are two of them. The first is the financial aid committee. This is onecommittee that actually sees results. It allows students who wouldordinarily not be able to come here to do so. Our annual tuition is a littlemore than nine thousand dollars. It is tremendous to see students frompoor families coming here and really succeeding.

The second important committee on which I served was one that recom-mended that St. Ignatius become co-educational. It was 25 years ago thisyear, and it changed the whole nature of the school. We had 110 years oftradition of being an all boys’ school. One of the compelling reasons thatdrove the decision to change was that we found our alumni wanting tosend not just their sons here, but their daughters as well.

You are active in service ministry; did this path start while at theseminary? It certainly did start back at Quigley and Niles. There Iparticipated in the apostolate teaching CCD primarily, as I mentionedbefore. My current involvement service projects actually started becauseof my older daughter, Laura. She came home one day in 1993 from schoolexcited about a service project she was signing up for. I encouraged herto go and she then challenged me to get involved. Not being one to backdown from a challenge, we headed out that summer to week-long serviceprojects: she went to the SWAP program in Harlin, Kentucky; I went tothe Caritas Mission in Frenchville, Pennsylvania. I have gone back almostevery summer since then. This past summer she accompanied me as achaperone. My younger daughter, Cheryl, has also been involved in theprogram, both as a student and as a chaperone. So I owe it to both mydaughter and to my days in the seminary. Going out there becomes apilgrimage and a retreat as well as a service project.

I also went with four other teachers to Guatemala this past spring duringHoly Week. It was an amazing ten days! We celebrated the Triduum,which has a very different significance to the Guatemalans, and thenspent the rest of the time doing service work. It was a very inspiringexperience; I am going back with some St. Ignatius students this comingsummer.

How does your family shape you life? Did the idea of family play in yourdecision to leave the seminary?The idea of family was not a factor in my leaving the seminary. I leftbecause I had reached the point where I could not honestly decide withinthe confines of a seminary what my future was to be. I had reached onegoal, and I wanted to step away for a while to take in a different perspec-tive. I started teaching the sixth grade. It was not until later that I realizedthat family is ultimately important. Living through and for my family hasmade a great difference in my perspective on life. My daughters areamazing young women, and certainly is my wife, Barbara. Her lovingsupport has been essential in everything I have accomplished.

What would you consider the one most significant event in your life?I have to go way back for this: It was the time that my parish priest, FatherBoniface Vaisnoras, M.I.C., suggested that I go to Quigley. Everythingelse in my life has stemmed from that first conversation. It was really myfirst major decision, and it made everything else to date possible for me.

35-year veteran, RayKizelevicus (English teacher),

talks “Ignatius” in his almamater’s alumni magazine

“Sowing the Seeds”Interview conducted by Vinh Dang, a Capuchin Candidate atSt. Joseph College Seminary. This article has been partiallyreprinted with permission from St. Joseph College Seminary:

www.stjoseph.luc.edu

In Praise of Horizontal Prayer By Frank Moan, S.J.

I‘m 77 and retired, a priest, a celibate. You may be like me. Or you may be married still, with orwithout your spouse. You may be a parent, a grandparent or, God bless you, a great-grandparent. Oryou may be single, young, with the expectation of many years ahead. In any event, I hope each of youshares with me the joy of horizontal prayer. By horizontal prayer I mean, literally, horizontal: when I’mon my back, in bed. Age has taught me that I do some of my best praying in bed. I still advocate thatparents teach their children to kneel at bedside in the evening to say their prayers. But my knees willno longer let me get down there. And if I do get down, I would have to call out to someone else in therectory to get me up. God understands. In fact, I think God can’t wait till I get flat on my back in bed.

I do my best praying then. Sometimes, if I’ve had a very long and stressful day, I might fall asleepalmost immediately. But that is rare! . Generally, I have to lie there for a while before sleep comes.That’s when I pray.

I converse with God about the day I’ve spent, how it went, where I failed God or my neighbor, whatgraces came my way and how well I used them. I like to talk to God about the people I encounteredthat day, in person, on the phone, through e-mail or snail-mail. I often tell God how I disagree with theway he is letting the world turn round. I pray for those who die each day in Iraq or Afghanistan. Ipray for understanding among Muslims, Christians and Jews.

I also turn often to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. I say at least one Hail Mary to win our Lady’s protec-tion. My life in the liturgical practices of the church has taught me that the day never ends withoutrecourse to Our Lady.

Prayer to Mary then turns my mind to the communion of saints. Over many years I have come tolove and respect so many of them that I count them as intimate friends on whom I can depend to bevoices for me before the Trinity. And in that number I include many people I have known over thesepast 77 years who have preceded me to the Pearly Gates.

At my age—those who are about my age will know what I’m talking about—I have to get up periodi-cally to relieve my bladder. I take a nightly pill to forestall such an occurrence. But it never does. Ithink I take the pill just to keep my doctor happy. Anyway, I get up at least twice a night and return tobed. Now sometimes I am lucky and soon fall back to sleep. But often it is not so easy.

So here I am again, turning to prayer. I begin to think about the next day. And the first thing I think is:Will I have a next day? Or will God summon me before then? It is not a pessimistic thought. Many ofmy relatives and friends have died before this age. The daily obituary notices recount many deaths ofpeople my age, older and younger. So I want to say that prayer I learned in childhood. It may bechildish, but it is a beautiful prayer and means a great deal to me at this age: “Now I lay me down tosleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul totake.” I have known some of my fellow Jesuits who have died peacefully in their sleep or while sittingin their chair. I envy them—it’s a nice way to go.

Then I turn to the coming day, if God should grant it. I recall the intention for the Mass I will cel-ebrate. It may be for a deceased brother Jesuit, or for a relative with cancer, or for our country in thistime of national crisis. I talk to God about that intention. I bring God up to date on where I am politi-cally, charitably, socially. I must admit I do much of the talking. But sometimes God does get through.I begin to see things more clearly. I realize there were times I was hasty in judgment or insensitive inaction. I see new ideas opening up before me on how I can contribute to the graces God spreadsthrough his church, particularly through its sacramental life.

I give some thought also to the Divine Office, the breviary, I shall be reading when I get up. It willtake some time over the course of the day. Nowadays I pray it with much more devotion than I did inmy earlier years. I give extra attention to it because I now read it on behalf of all the priests in mydiocese. I know many of them are too busy to read it, so I read it for them.

The middle of the night gives me the time to raise to God the many friends I have from over 70 years,particularly those who are now in physical distress. A 92-year-old friend prays daily that she may die.I ask, God, why don’t you let her die? She would be so much happier with you than she is now with abody that refuses to respond to her willingness to love others. I pray for my friend the doctor, who,shortly after retiring, suffered a debilitating stroke. Since then he has lost a leg and, worse still, lostmuch of his enthusiasm for life. I pray for his wife, a nurse with physical problems of her own thatprevent her from giving her husband the full attention he needs.

Dear God, you know what wonderful people these have been, how much they have done for others invery active lives. Yet now they wait. God, give them patience; give them cheer. I pray for a widowfriend of 40 years’ acquaintance. Not only has she lost her husband; she also buried two of her fivechildren. Yes, she has the others to look after her. But God, she is failing. Give her courage; give hercomfort. And give her children the willingness to look after her, without depriving their own children ofthe attention they deserve.

I could stay up all night praying for these and myriad other causes.

On a rare occasion nowadays I am awakened by the alarm to rise and go to a nearby parish to sayearly Mass. That breaks my momentum of prayer.

Ordinarily I can get up when I wake up. Or I can lie there for a few or many minutes. I can prayagain. Today, dear God, this day is for you. You have given me another day to live, or maybe only partof the day. If you call me home today, I hope I shall be rejoicing to greet you. But if I am to liveanother day, may it be to your glory. Let me bring sunshine into someone else’s life; let me be asupport to my fellow Jesuits here in the rectory; let me learn how to converse with you, dear God,more and more. Teach me to pray.

I open my eyes. I look to see if the sun is shining on the church-school building outside my window.How I am cheered if it does. I see in my room all the souvenirs of a long life. They speak to me of somany past and present loves. They are my daily comforts. Each speaks a prayer to me; I speak aprayer to each.

Then it is time to rise. As I put my feet into my slippers, I offer a final prayer. God, I’m going aboutthe day. I may not be as attentive to you throughout this day as I have been during this night. Soplease remember that I love you still. I’m here to do your will. And should you bring me to anothernight, I’ll lie again in bed, and our conversation will go on.

Reprinted with permission of America Press, Inc. © 2005 All Rights Reserved.Vol. 192 No. 5, February 14, 2005. For subscription information, call 1-800-627-9533

or visit www.americamagazine.org. Frank Moan, S.J., is in residence atHoly Name Rectory in Camden, N.J.

*The ILVC program is also operating in New York,Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit,Minneapolis, San Diego and L.A.-- in addition to Chicago!

Out-of-state alums are encouraged to check it out!

Live inChicagoandlookingfor achurchto callhome?

Wanting to re-identifywith your Catholic faith ina new church environment?

“Come home” to HolyFamily Church, next door toSt. Ignatius College Prep...

now celebrating a5:00 p.m. mass on Sundays.

Regular celebrants willinclude Fr. Jeremiah Boland,

Holy Family’s pastor; andFr. Brian Paulson, S.J.,

president of St. Ignatius.

ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP1076 WEST ROOSEVELT ROADCHICAGO, IL 60608-1594

address service requested

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDChicago, IllinoisPermit No. 7708

APRIL9..................... Reunion for the Classes of ‘00 & ‘8012................... “State of the School Address” by Fr. Paulson

at the Parents’ Organization Meeting. All arewelcome to attend!

30................... Reunion for the Classes of ‘95, ‘90 & ‘85

MAY4.................... Tuition Assistance Benefactors’ Reception10.................. Trustees’ Meeting18.................. Senior BBQ for Graduating Class of ‘05

(to welcome them as new alumni)27.................. Jubilee Reunion

JULY18.................Golf Outing (Sponsored by Joe Gentile ‘42)29.................Feast of St. Ignatius

SEPTEMBER9-10.............50-Year Reunion for Class of ‘55

For details about reunions contact Chiara Wrocinski ‘94 in theAlumni Office at (312)432-8347 or [email protected].

For details about student-related events, call the mainschool switchboard at (312)421-5900.

Notes and Events

Please send 12th Street Beatsubmissions to:

St. Ignatius College Prep12th Street Beat

1076 W. Roosevelt RoadChicago, IL 60608-1594

www.ignatius.orgMrs. Chiara Marcheschi Wrocinski ‘94

Director of Alumni [email protected]

(312) 432-8347

Development Office

Mrs. Catherine Avena,Director of Accounts andInformation Management

Ms. Terri Connor Brankin,Director of Corporate and

Foundation Relations

Mr. Ed Evert ’57,Major Gifts Officer

Ms. Julie Futterer,Director of Publications

Mr. Jim Hasten,Major Gifts Officer

Mrs. Joan Kistner,Director of Annual Gifting

Mrs. Alice Luzzi,Director of Parent Relations

Rev. Jeremiah Lynch, S.J.,Major Gifts Officer

Mr. Tom Molony,Director of Communications

Mrs. Jeanne Wall,Director of Special Events

Mrs. Chiara MarcheschiWrocinski ‘94,

Director of Alumni Relations

Officers of the School

Rev. Brian G. Paulson, S.J.,President

Rev. Joseph Brennan, S.J.,Rector

Dr. Catherine Karl, Principal

Mr. John J. Chandler,Vice President of Development

Mr. Gregory C. Gleason,Vice President of Finance

To date, we have received 26% of ourGreater Glory Campaign Goal!

Keep the figure rising and supportSt. Ignatius College Prep today!

Date post:	03-Jan-2017
Category:	Documents
Upload:	truongdung
View:	276 times
Download:	9 times

12th Street Beat - 2005 Spring.pdf

Documents