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2021

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  • Please join us in congratulating Dr. Raymond Heisler '78 on his upcoming retirement.  

    Please join us in congratulating Dr. Raymond Heisler '78 on his upcoming retirement.  
     
    Ray Heisler, Ph.D., has been a stalwart faculty member of our Classics Department since 1990.  Ray is a man of humility, who has quietly and consistently supported students, both in the classroom and beyond its walls.  From concerts and plays to sporting events, Ray shows up for our students.  He is a near-constant presence, having attended countless events to cheer on and encourage our students. Ray has also been a mainstay on our Discipline Board throughout his years of service, caring for individual students and our broader school community in challenging moments.   
     
    Ray is most proud of the many students with whom he has worked “who went on to live decent, productive lives.”  He shared a good memory of his 1996-97 junior Latin and Greek class with me, “Those students were especially bright and interested in the material.  The highlight was when I had them translate Cicero's First Tusculan Disputation from Latin directly into Greek.  The result read like a Platonic dialogue.”  
     
    Ray is an alumni of the Class of 1978, who has helped preserve our history as our archivist.  He is a true Ignatian Educator, whose commitment to generations of students has made its mark on our history and whose impact will, no doubt, continue to have a positive effect on our future.  
     
    Ray looks forward to the freedom retirement affords, long walks, and time for more prayer.  Thank you, Ray!

  • Bingham '85 Works to Understand Introverts

    Jeri Bingham '85 has been building a community around the topic of introversion, the personality type that she believes is widely misunderstood and ill-defined. She has a podcast hosted on WGN radio called HushLoudly and was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Click here for more. Click here for the newspaper article.

  • Chicago Bar Association Features the Conway Family

    Kevin '69 and Linda Conway, and their daughters Judy '06, Patricia '04 and Kate '02 are shown above in a family photo that was featured as part of an article published by the Chicago Bar Association highlighting influential families in the legal profession in Chicago. The Conway Family is also very involved at Saint Ignatius, especially with our Law Society and class reunions. CLICK HERE to read the article.

  • Gonzalez '12 Serving on USS Roosevelt

    Lucas Gonzalez '12 is currently serving on the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier managing a nuclear reactor. Gonzalez '12 is on his 2nd deployment in the South China Sea for 6 months. He was also on the ship last spring when the sailors fell victim to Covid-19. He went through several weeks of quarantining, but he is back serving his country. Click Here for more.

  • Guzman '93 Named to State Board of Education Commission

    On Friday, February 5, 2021 Jaime Guzman '93 was appointed to the Illinois State Board of Education. Since 2020, Guzman has worked at Nike leading the Social and Community Impact team, managing philanthropic investments along with community partnerships in Chicago. He is a current public school parent and former school board member and bilingual teacher. CLICK HERE for more.

  • Preyar '92 Creates New Board Game

    April Preyar '92 is a practicing criminal defense attorney in Chicago. After representing criminal defendants for two decades, she created a one-of-a-kind board game called, Trials & Triumph, which teaches teens and adults how to interact with police safely and avoid the criminal justice system. Click here for more.

  • Prosek Announces Scannell '09 as SVP, Head of Digital Communications

    In his new role, Joe Scannell '09 will focus on strategic digital communications, including corporate brand marketing, executive positioning and reputation management. CLICK HERE for the press release.

  • Sánchez '96 Named in The New Power 30 by Chicago Magazine

    Nina Sánchez '96 was recognized by Chicago Magazine for her work as the Director of Enrich Chicago. Her biography states that "she leverages her strengths of strategy, ideation, and assessment to be an active voice for effective policies and systemic interventions that support increased racial equity her hometown of Chicago." CLICK HERE for more.

  • Simmons '01 Appointed to Illinois Senate

    Sen. Mike Simmons '01, former Policy Director under Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Deputy Commissioner in the Chicago Department of Planning and Development was recently selected to serve out the remainder of Sen. Heather Steans's term. CLICK HERE for more.

  • Tolton Society Features Daily Videos to Celebrate Black History Month

    The Saint Ignatius College Prep Augustus Tolton Society posted a series of inspirational videos from our wonderful alumni throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. We invite you to watch them HERE.

  • Braugher '80 Profiled on Acting Career

    Andre Braugher '80 was recently covered in an online publication about his life and career. Click here to read more. 

  • Saint Ignatius Celebrates Black History Month

    As we reflect on Black History Month, may we journey together on a path of healing and understanding. CLICK HERE to view a variety of inspirational videos from our alumni!

  • Spring Reunions Rescheduled

    The Spring Reunions for the Classes of 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011 have been moved to the fall. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

  • Hobson '87 Named Starbucks Board Chair

    Starbucks has named Mellody Hobson '87 the new chair of its board of directors, the first Black woman in that role at the company. Hobson '87, who is co-CEO of the asset management firm Ariel Investments, will step into the position in March. CLICK HERE for more.

  • Menchaca '81 Presented with Advocate for Diversity Award

    Congratulations to Alejandro Menchaca '81 who was honored by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation at its Annual Unity Gala with the 2020 Advocate for Diversity Award. The award celebrated those individuals who have actively advocated and promoted diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. CLICK HERE for more.

  • Riley '93 Appointed to Board of Directors at Tolton Spirituality Center

    Congratulations to Christine Riley '93, Saint Ignatius Tolton Society Member, on her recent appointment to the Board of Directors at the Tolton Spirituality Center, housed at St. Thomas the Apostle. The center is designed for parishes and community institutions to share their insights and practices that encourage living with the values and virtues that defined Tolton's life and ministry. CLICK HERE for more. She was also recently named Director of Homeless Prevention, Policy and Planning for the City of Chicago.

  • Shaw '12 Named to Forbe's 30 Under 30 List

    Taylor Shaw '12 has been named on Forbes’s annual 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category. Shaw '12 is the founder of BWA Studios, which she created with the mission of expanding access to opportunities in the animation industry for Black female creatives. CLICK HERE here for more.

  • Swain, PhD '92 Hired as Director of Human Dignity and Solidarity

    Angela Swain, PhD '92 recently started a new position with the Archdiocese of Chicago as their new Director of Human Dignity and Solidarity. She will oversee the justice education, advocacy, and voter education efforts of the Archdiocese regarding social justice issues.

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