Saint Ignatius College Prep
December 2024 eNewsletter
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Alumni & Friends Named to List of Notable Latinos
Several members of the Saint Ignatius family were recently named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2024 Notable Latino Leaders list. They include: Robert Aguilar (Pres. Cabrera Capital Markets), Pete Amaro '01 (Managing partner-L'Attitude Ventures), Martin Cabrera (Founder & CEO of Cabrera Capital Markets and Board Chairman of Saint Ignatius), Lou Sandoval (Pres. & CEO of IL Chamber of Commerce & parent of a current Ignatius student), Maya Solis (Executive Dir. of UNO-It Only Takes One & parent of a current Ignatius student).
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Marasso '04 Launches New Law FirmBruno R. Marasso '04 recently launched Marasso Law LLC. The firm will focus on representing individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions as well as other personal injury matters. Marasso '04 has resolved many cases. In May, he was part of a team that obtained a $2 million verdict on a medical malpractice case. He is a past president of the Justinian Society of Lawyers and is involved in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice. marassolaw.com.
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Goel '23 Receives Listening Society's Highest Award
The National Lead Listening Society recently gave its Young Achievement Award to Shiv A. Goel '23 during its 2024 Transformational Listening Conference. Goel '23 is a sophomore at Saint Louis University (SLU) studying Health Management. He was the Saint Ignatius Salutatorian in 2023 and became a co-founder of the Lead Listening Society during his sophomore year at Ignatius. Since arriving at SLU, he has established a chapter of the Lead Listening Society. He is also leading an initiative to publish a book, Breathe then Listen: 13 Student Accounts on Breaking the Sound Barrier. Goel '23 loves serving the cognitively disabled through Special Olympics Missouri, Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis and KEEN St. Louis. He was also awarded the distinguished 1818 Community Engagement Grant from SLU to work with these communities utilizing the various techniques of listening.
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Dowdle '65 and Family Visit Campus
Jim Dowdle '65 recently stopped by 1076 W. Roosevelt to visit his alma mater and former employer. In the photo, from left to right, can be seen his grandson, Conor, Jim '65 (who spent 13 years as a teacher and assistant principal at Ignatius), his daughter, Bridget Dowdle Roche, his son-in-law, Josh Roche and granddaughter Nora.
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Class of '73 Gathers for the Holidays
A small group of the Class of '73 and their spouses gathered for an early Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 17. Pictured from left to right is Tom Brabec, Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Lou Nieto, Bob Kash and Phil Britt.
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Simson '55 Lunches with Fr. Paulson, S.J.
Ernie von Simson '55 and former Saint Ignatius President, The Very Rev. Brian Paulson, S.J., recently reunited for a delightful lunch and conversation in the heart of New York City. Thank you for sharing the photo of your time together.
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Khuans '08 Earns PromotionNicollette L. Khuans '08 was recently promoted to partner at the law firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. She currently practices in the firm's commercial litigation practice group. See more at www.taftlaw.com.
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Gilbert '16 Makes U.S. Bobsled TeamDylan Gilbert '16 was recently named to the USA World Cup Bobsled team. Gilbert said, "I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the USA with some of the greatest athletes around." Click here for more.
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Members of the Class of '11, '12 and Beyond Gather for Bears Tailgate
There was a large group of Ignatius alumni from the 2011 and 2012 classes (and beyond) gathered in the South Lot prior to the Bears v. Vikings football game on 11/24. Cox '11 manned the grill while Doherty '12 monitored the music. From left to right: Jett Saponaro '12, Swayze Brumfield '12, Sterling Yates '12, Grant Lamble '16, Terry Taylor '12, Luke Lamble '12, Trinian Donohoe '12, David Felden '12, Sean McDonald '12, Matt Stock '11, Brian Stanton '12, David Bedell '12, Jack Garvey '11, Brendan Donley '11, Johnny Cox '11, Nick Scalise '13, Lee Sanders '09, Matt Burns '11, George Doherty '12 and Michael Manus '13. Patrick Dorneker '11 w invited but could not attend.
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Fall 2024 Church of the Holy Family Newsletter Now Available
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Pray With Us During Advent
A reminder that all are welcome to join us in prayer on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. We will gather on Google Meet from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- December 4, and pray with "Prepare the Way of the Lord."
- December 18, and pray with " The Sacred Visit of Mary and Elizabeth." Join other parents and alumni from near and far. If you are interested, email Gail Krema for the Google Meet link. - Father Fairbanks put together a list of Advent Resources Attached. - We have small Advent prayer booklets, "Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas: Waiting in Joyful Hope" in our office. If you're in the area, stop by Room 147 to pick one up.
May you have a prayerful Advent,
Fr. Patrick Fairbanks, S.J., Fr. Jean-Audrey Touloulou, S.J. and Gail Krema - Adult Formation and Ministry
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Jesuit Cup Basketball Games - 12.13.24
Join with the Wolfpack nation as we cheer on the girls and boys basketball teams when they take on Loyola Academy! Both games are being held at Loyola University. Girls play at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7:00 p.m. Go Wolfpack!
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You are invited to a Tolton Society Holiday Gathering on Friday, December 27, 2024. Join us at Windy City Ribs at Navy Pier from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Come and Enjoy food and music. Cash bar, 21 and older. Hosted by the Tolton Society & Terri Evans '94.
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The San Ignacio Society is holding a coat drive starting December 2, 2024 through January 10, 2025.
FAM, ALAS, Latin X, and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica will have collection boxes in the Link hallway at Saint Ignatius. They are collecting new and gently used coats for vulnerable populations. They will be distributing the coats through community organizations, such as homeless shelters, immigrant support organizations and local non-profit social service providers throughout the Chicagoland area.
Student volunteers seeking service hours please click here.
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CLASS OF 2024 - Yearbook Pick Up and Signing - 1.6.25
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wear your favorite Wolfpack or College Swag! We look forward to welcoming you back to campus. See you in McLaughlin Hall.
Enjoy Churros and Hot Chocolate while reconnecting with fellow alumni and receive your yearbook! Pens and markers will be available to all.
You may park in the Visitor's lot or the Roosevelt/Racine lot and enter through the Walsh Garden entrance.
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Boys Basketball Alumni Night - 1.10.25Saint Ignatius Boys Basketball is happy to invite all basketball program alumni to their home game on January 10 versus Mount Carmel High School at 7:00 p.m. We would love to celebrate our rich history and reconnect with our basketball family. There will be a reception in Tully Hall immediately following the game until 10:00 p.m. CLICK HERE to register. We look forward to seeing you there. Please reach out to Ares Panagoulias, '07 if you have questions at ares.panagoulias@ignatius.org.
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Save the Date
1.24.25 - Saint Ignatius College Prep Athletic Hall of Fame - Tully Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and then join us for the Boys Varsity Game vs. St. Rita
2025 Inductees
2011 Boys Water Polo Team
2013 Boys Soccer Team
Mariah (Harris) Baker '12 - Track & Field
Sophia Dodd '13 - Volleyball
Conor Dunham '14 - Track & Field
Joseph Dunigan, Jr. '04 - Baseball
Katie Frett '01 - Volleyball & Basketball
Kelly (McNee) Innis '82 - Cross Country and Track & Field
Bob Kris - Coach - Basketball
Thomas O'Hara (Dec'd) '60 - Track & Field
Joseph Ruiz '88 - Track & Field
Dave Stephens - Coach - Swimming
2.6.25 - Saint Ignatius College Prep 42nd Annual Law Society Luncheon at the Union League Club from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2.8.25 - Annual Trivia Night in Tully Hall hosted by the Parent Organization
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Visit the Gloriam 2025 website HERE for Important updates, Sponsorship and Donation information.
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Women's Society Shopping Event - 11.7.24
Thank you to everyone who came out for the annual shopping event! There was a festive mood and large crowds in Tully Hall catching up with friends, making new ones and finding that perfect Christmas gift. All proceeds went to the Women's Society's endowment for tuition assistance at Saint Ignatius. The Women's Society supports the Ignatius tradition of being women for others by being philanthropic leaders for the benefit of the current Saint Ignatius students.
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13th Annual Business Society Luncheon -11.14.24
The 13th Annual Saint Ignatius Business Luncheon, held last week at the Union League Club of Chicago, brought together many from our school community. The society is comprised of a diverse community connected through a shared belief in the power of the Ignatius experience. This was echoed through our 2024 Award Recipients' words as they accepted the Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business, the Award of Excellence in the Field of Business and the Presidential Award for Distinguished Neighborhood Partner. Thank you to everyone who joined the networking hour, listened to the 2024 Entrepreneur class students as they talked about their projects and enjoyed lunch together.
To the Business Society Committee, thank you for supporting an event that continues to grow each year.
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Please Join Us In Congratulating...
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Claire Dragich '12 and George Doherty '12 on their engagement.
Emma K. Brown Keelan '13 and Jack O. Keelan '13 on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 11.16.24.
Ryan A. Phelan '06 and Alexandra M. Phelan on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 11.2.24.
Kathleen Murphy '06 and Keelin Wyman '06 on the baptism of their daughter, Moira Margaret Wyman at Church of the Holy Family on 11.23.24.
Saint Ignatius faculty member, Adrian Oryshkevych, and his wife, Tanya, on the birth of their daughter, Natalie Luba Oryshkevych on 11.20.24.
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ALUMNI
Thomas J. Haggerty, Sr. '57, father of Thomas J. Haggerty, Jr. '81, Tessa Haggerty McGuire '84, and Christian D. Haggerty '96, brother of the late Richard E. Haggerty, Jr. '40 and uncle of the late Richard E. Haggerty, III '66
Patrick E. Moroney ’82, brother of Sheila Moroney Javor ’85, brother-in-law of Kenneth E. Javor ’83, son of the late Paul J. Moroney ’57, grandson of the late Emmett R. Moroney 1919, nephew of the late Emmett R. Moroney '43, the late Francis J. Moroney ’48 and cousin of Michele M. Moroney ’87, Francesca Moroney ’88 and Gabriela M. Moroney ’90
Eric J. Nethercott '01
Ralph A. Paidock '61 (Dec'd 2/9/2018)
FAMILY OF ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
Mary N. Bohm (Dec'd 5/23/2023), mother of Cheryl Bohm '91 and the late Thomas E. Bohm '84
Stella Dybowski, mother of Lisa Dybowski-Aggarwal '96 and grandmother of Mia Aggarwal '26
Donna M. Higgins, mother of Kevin G. Higgins '85
Benedict Hussmann, husband of Kristin Geshkewich Hussmann '87 and brother-in-law of Norah Geshkewich O'Brien '91
Charles P. Miller, father of current Saint Ignatius College Prep faculty member, Hallie Fahey
William R. "Bill" Witkowski, grandfather of Alexander Smat '19, Leopold J. Smat '21 and Nicholas Smat '25
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Girls Cross Country - State Champs!!!
The team made program and state history last Saturday by winning the IHSA 2A State Championship at Detweiller Park in Peoria, IL. Winning its very first IHSA state championship with an overall team score of 76, the Wolfpack won in a dominant performance, defeating second place DePaul College Prep by 101 points, and third place Chatham by 141 points. The win was the largest margin of victory (boys and girls) for any of the IHSA State Championship meets this season. The Wolfpack also became the very first Chicago-based high school to win an IHSA girls cross country state championship, in any classification, in state history. The Pack was led by Annika Swan (16:27.80), who finished second overall, along with Allison Shutler (9th, 17:13.85) and Greta Sheaffer (23rd, 17:46.21), who each received individual medals for finishing in the top-25. Lizeth Montes, Rory Steinhofer, Olivia Brophy and Elle Sheaffer also contributed to the state championship-winning performance.
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