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Saint Ignatius College Prep
April 2024 eNewsletter
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Barron '17 Selected St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen
Mary Kate Barron '17 was chosen out of 14 candidates to serve as last month's 2024 South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen. She was raised in the Beverly neighborhood and is the oldest child of Maura and Kevin Barron and has three younger brothers, Sean '19, Ronan '23 and Emmett '26. “I have had an opportunity to grow up in Beverly on Chicago’s Southwest side and also live in County Kerry, County Clare and County Mayo Ireland. My Irish heritage has shaped me to be the woman I am today and I am honored to represent the South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade as the 2024 Queen,” Barron said. Click here for more.
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Allen '14 Debuts Womenswear Collection
Colleen Allen '14, who was inspired by Harlequins (costumes) and her Ignatius teachers, was recently featured in New York Fashion Week, receiving many rave reviews. Click here to read her write-up from Harper's Bazaar. She is starting her own line and also recently held a fashion show in Paris.
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Eastman '20 Volleyball Success Highlighted on Insidehitter.com
Michael Eastman '20 crossed 800 kills, 100 aces, and is close to 1,000 points in his senior season for Illinois Wesleyan. The program is just in its 4th year, and the Titans only played 17 matches due to COVID when it was an all-freshmen team in 2021. He has also been named captain in all four years and was Illinois Wesleyan’s first recruit to sign in program history. Click here for more.
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Delgadillo '19 Contributes to New Book
Paulina Delgadillo '19 earned a degree in Theology and Environmental Science from Dominican University in 2023. She recently contributed to a new book about Racism and Ignatian Spirituality. More about the book, Recuerda Que Jesús También Fue Niño: An Undocumented Reflection on the Spiritual Exercises can be found by clicking here.
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Walsh '16 Supported by Family at Irish Fellowship Dinner
Cara Walsh '16 said it was an honor to serve on the 2024 Queen's Court on behalf of Local Plumbers 130. She was thrilled to represent Ignatius and Jesuit education throughout her service and even spoke with Governor Pritzker about how fundamental it was in her journey. Seen here left to right is Sheila Walsh '10, Dr. Kevin Walsh '75, Tom Walsh '77, John Chandler, Cara Walsh '16, Jack Walsh '13 and Maura Walsh '14.
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Madden '92 Joins Law Firm
Matt Madden ’92 recently rejoined the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, LLC as a partner in their litigation department. Previously he was at the United States Attorney’s Office for 15 years and was Chief of the Criminal Division for the last several years, leading all federal prosecutors in Chicago. Madden '92 is the son of William F. Madden ’63 and father of two current students, Sofia ’24 and Chloe ’26.
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Mulaney '00 Presents at Academy Awards
John Mulaney '00 gave a short comedic performance and presented an award at the Oscars last month. Click here to watch.
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Alumni Award for Excellence
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Business Society AI Panel Discussion - 4.11.24
"Unlocking Tomorrow: Navigating the Business Landscape with Artificial Intelligence"
Thursday, April 11
5:30 pm ~ Networking in the McLaughlin Room
6:00 pm ~ Panel Discussion in the McLaughlin Theater
7:00 pm ~ Q and A
Reception to follow in the McLaughlin Room
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Fr. Paul Kalenzi, S.J. Farewell Party - 4.17.24
After five unforgettable years in Chicago, Fr. Kalenzi, S.J. is returning to Eastern Africa in July. He will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and continue the work of establishing Hekima University. Click here for more details.
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California Alumni & Friends Gatherings
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:00pm-8:00pm at The Infinity San Francisco, CA. Hosted by: Steve '67 and Anne Gallagher
Thursday, April 25, 2024
5:30pm-8:00pm at the Manhattan Country Club, 1330 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA. Hosted by: Rebecca Wible Foster '91 and John Foster
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Women's Society Signature Dinner - 5.2.24
We are very excited to host the annual Signature Dinner on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. inside Tully Hall on campus. This event brings together more than 300 women in the spirit of community and friendship. All proceeds go towards supporting our school's Tuition Assistance program.
Each year we recognize the Golden Rose Award recipient at the dinner. We are pleased to announce that our 2024 honoree will be Margaret Brabec Skalski. Margaret’s children and grandchildren attended Saint Ignatius and she was instrumental in creating our school’s first fundraiser. She has been a stalwart supporter of our mission for decades and we can’t wait to celebrate her on May 2. Thank you, Margaret, for being a woman for others!
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Jubilee Reunion - 5.3.24
We invite our alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. You contributed to building the foundation of what our high school has become today.
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Save the Date!
San Ignacio Society Celebracion Gala - 6.8.24. Details and registration will be available soon.
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GLORIAM 2024!!!
When Dr. Dionté Wiggins ‘07 took the stage at Gloriam 2024, the ER physician talked about how Saint Ignatius College Prep gave him the faith-filled and academic background to pursue his dreams. What makes his purpose-driven trajectory even more special: The fact that the generosity of others was a fundamental part of it. In sharing his story, Wiggins said tuition assistance helped make his time with the Wolfpack possible, and his words inspired yet another cycle of giving. Click here for phots and more.
You Can Still Register for Gloriam Sign Up Parties!
Here's one highlight... Join us Thursday, August 22 at BIÂN, Chicago’s premier private health and wellness club for cocktails, conversation and dinner. During this transformative evening Wolfpack parent and Salveo founder, Elizabeth Cole will lead a conversation with brilliant experts including Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, director of Ayurveda at Bian Chicago. Gwyneth Paltrow praised Dr. Kumar-Singh for, “Being an instrumental part of my knowledge of Ayurveda and indelible resource for those who want to heal and live a vibrant and harmonious life.” You will be inspired to ask questions as these experts share their toolkits and you will leave with actionable wisdom.
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Please join us in congratulating...
Patrick McCue '11 and wife, Katie, on the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Maria McCue, on February 13, 2024.
Ashley A. Worthing '11 and Amar Mehta on their engagement.
Michelle DeMeo ’13 and Samuel Cleary on their engagement.
Sam Lauer '08 and Eileen Tonner Lauer '09 on the birth of Lucy Victoria Lauer on 2.26.24.
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Saint Ignatius Athletic Director, Mike Hurley '07, and his wife, Erin, who welcomed daughter Mary Grace Hurley on 3.26.24.
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Meghan Martin MacDonald '08 and her husband, Mark, on the birth of their son, Rory Jack MacDonald, on March 5, 2024.
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Patrick Dorneker '11 who married Katie Immen on February 17, 2024 at Madonna Della Strada Chapel at Loyola University. Others in attendance included William Walsh '81, Katie Glowicki '11, Daniel Delaney '11, Matthew Burns '11, Matthew Walsh '11, Connor Coughlan, '11 and Andrew Advani '11. Jack Garvey '11 was invited but could not attend.
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ALUMNI
Kenneth G. Adamitis ’70, brother of Donald M. Adamitis '62 and James R. Adamitis '75
Matthew J. Botica ’68
Ron A. Gallo '59
Lance D. Hopkins '82
Daniel E. McCliment ‘82
John J. Moloney ’50, father of John A. Moloney ’72
Rev. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J. '67, former Saint Ignatius Principal, teach and coach and former Provincial of the Jesuits' Midwest Province
Colleen E. Shea '94 (Dec'd 10/10/2020)
Robert William Thomas ’52
Dr. Mindaugas Charles Vygantas, MD ’56
William H. Wrenn '71, brother of Frederick J. Wrenn, J.D. '72, Kevin F. Wrenn '79 and uncle of Stephen F. Wrenn '08
FAMILY OF ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
Luca Vincenzo Baxter, son of Dr. Pia L. Bertucci '86, grandson of Bruno F. Bertucci '63 and nephew of Anna Bertucci '89
Robert 'Bob' J. Burns Jr., Ret Captain CPD, father of Lizabeth A. Burns ’90 and Margaret E. Burns ’94
Sloan Elizabeth Calderon, daughter of Margaret Dolehide Calderon ’04 and niece of Robert C. Dolehide, Jr. ’99, Dr. Conor P. Dolehide ’02 Moira E. Dolehide ’06
Carmela Crotolo, mother of Diana M. Sanborn ’10
Donald H. Hoffman, Saint Ignatius College Prep former faculty and staff member 1968 - 2011
Brian V. Leonard, Jr., brother of Mary E. Leonard ’20, cousin of Robert Otter '00, Julie Otter Singler '01, and Elizabeth Otter '05
Hector P. Magnanao, father-in-law of Paul R. Gillespie '79 and grandfather of Nathan F. Gillespie '16 and Ella R. Gillespie '24
Norene T. Mahoney, grandmother of current Saint Ignatius faculty/staff member, Michael P. Hurley ’07
Patricia Daley Martino, mother of Courtney A. Thompson ’85, Peter Q. Thompson ’86, Patrick Thompson ’87, grandmother of Charles W. Thompson ’14, Eleanor K. Thompson ’15, Richard Thompson ’16, Amelia S. Thompson ’18, Grace Thompson ’19, Adeline D. Thompson ’20, William Thompson ’22, Patrick D. Thompson ’24 and sister of Commissioner John P. Daley ’65, William M. Daley ’66
Mary Jane Oleszkiewicz, mother of Robert T. Oleszkiewicz '78 and mother-in-law of Hon. Geraldine D'Souza '85
Judith Ann Winkler, mother of Jay Winkler ’84
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Click Here to See Current Job Openings Available at Saint Ignatius College Prep
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Employment Opportunity at
Chicago Jesuit Academy
CJA is looking to hire teachers for the 24-25 school year. Click here for more.
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Employment Opportunity at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep
They are looking for an Asst. Dir. Development. Click here for more.
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If you know of any alumni news or if you would like to nominate someone who is a "woman or man for others" for our Alumni Spotlight, "Beyond the Wolves Den", please contact us.
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Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God.
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