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2017-2018 Issue For Alumni, Students, Faculty and Friends of Notre Dame College Prep New Opportunities, New Partners, pgs. 4-5 Annual Report, pgs. 24-27 Advancement Team Ralph J. Elwart President Shay Boyle Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Laura Curley Managing Director of Institutional Advancement Dick Allegretti ‘73 Director of Major Gifts Mary Connolly Special Events and Parent Giving Manager Janice Lake Director of Communications Mike Marrese ‘73 Parent Relations Coordinator Mary Beth Ficht Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Assistant to the President Arlene Zoeller Development Assistant The Board Kevin Burke, Chair Semi-Retired Attorney, Coplan & Crane William S. Harrington ‘68, Vice Chair President, Great Flooring Inc. Michael D. Brennan ‘65, Secretary Retired, Vice President of Equity Sales, Morgan Stanley Patrick T. Burke ‘79, Treasurer CPA/Partner, Friedman & Huey Associ- ates LLP Meg Bigane, Principal, St. Giles School Kevin Burke, Partner, Burke Wise Morrissey Kaveny Joseph DiCiaula, Senior Manager, US Special Accounts Management Unit, BMO Harris Bank Br. Kenneth Haders C.S.C. Provincial Superior for the Brothers of Holy Cross Midwest Province Reverend Christopher Gustafson Upcoming Reunions Pastor, Our Lady of Ransom Dan Locallo ‘70, Arbitrator/Mediator, ADR and engaged Class of 1958– First Notre Dame graduating class will celebrate its 60th reunion, September 28-29th. For more information, in private practice of law visit www.nddons.orgUpcoming or email Tom Bartz at [email protected] Reunions Retired, Circuit Court Judge, Cook Class of 1958 – Notre Dame’s first graduating class County Class of 1959 will celebrate celebrate its 59th reunion, its 60th August reunion, 31– Sept. 2nd. September For more details, 28-29. visit www.nddons.org For or email Mike Patrick McCaskey ‘67, Dessimoz at [email protected] information, visit www.nddons.org or email Tom Board Member and Vice President, Bartz at [email protected] Chicago Bears Mary Downing-Smith, Class of 1968 willClass celebrate of its 1959 60th reunion, will September celebrate 21-22nd. its For 59th more reunion,details, visit www.reuniondb.com or email National Account Director at [email protected] 31– Sept. 2. For more details, Nuance Communications visit www.nddons.org or email Mike Dessimoz at Todd Steffen ‘89, [email protected]. Vice President of Supply Chain Class of 1978 is planning a 40th reunion for Fall. For more information, visit www.ndoons.org or email James Hagarty at Consulting at Colliers International [email protected] of 1968 will celebrate its 50th reunion, Kate Tarpey, Accounting Manager at September 21-22. For more details, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School On the cover: Thank you to the Classes of 1988,visit 1998 www.reuniondb.com & 2008– Interested in planning a reunion or email in 2018? Time is running out so contact the Alumni Office (Milwaukee, WI) Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for [email protected]. about planning one! Rev. Nate Wills, PhD, C.S.C. Faculty, for their sponsorship of the Notre Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program, Dame College Prep scoreboard in Class of 1978 is planning a 40th reunion on Alliance for Catholic Education, Univer- Legends Field. Learn more on pages September 21. For more information, visit sity of Notre Dame 4-5. Pictured are Dr. Marc Breslow www.ndoons.org or email James Hagarty at Alumni Association Officers (far right) and Maureen Zizzo (2nd [email protected]. Brian Murray ‘03, President left) from IBJI. Also pictured are (left Tom Draths ‘03, Vice President to right) Xavier Buckley ‘19, Mick Classes of 1988, 1998 & 2008 – Interested in Anthony Bontempo ‘02, Treasurer Swanson ‘18, Johnny Stanton ‘21, planning a reunion in 2018? Time is running out Lee Poteracki ‘68, Secretary Mike Jekot ‘20, Joe Nuqui ‘19, Andres Barron ‘19, Peyton Mest ‘20 and Patrick so contact the Alumni Office for information about Carden ‘19. planning one! Managing Editor: Teresa Connelly Contributors: Dick Allegretti ‘73, Sharon Angelini, Matt Berrafato ‘76, Teresa Connelly, Thomas Connelly, Laura Curley, Ralph Elwart, Mary Beth Ficht, Aimee Hucek (Hucek Design), Skip Lawson ‘71, Lifetouch Photographers, Brian Murray ‘03, Al Pacer ‘67, Monica Peterson, Andy Pope ‘77, Cindi Schliesmann, Thomas Sommers ‘84 (Sommers & Fahrenbach, Inc.), Thomas R. Sullivan, Marcia Wernet and Arlene Zoeller Legacy is published by Notre Dame College Prep and its Advancement Department. 2 Dear Friends, As I write this, we have just concluded another successful year at Notre Dame College Prep with the graduation of the Class of 2018 – that’s 61 successful years in a row, by my count. For me, and I am guessing most administrators, it is a wonderful experience to see these young men in their caps and gowns, with their supportive families nearby, ready to begin the next phase in their lives. Another great experience for an administrator is to have alumni return to school just to talk. That happens frequently, and the more often it happens, the more I enjoy it. This year, I had a conversation with a young man who had just finished his sophomore year at Illinois State. He said he was home for a week before he returned to campus for the summer. He had two jobs and was using the income to pay his rent for the summer, while he took an additional course. Whatever was left of his income, he would use for the fall semester. He talked about his time at Notre Dame College Prep. He spoke fondly about the fun experiences. He also said that his time at Notre Dame was difficult. The result was that he was quite prepared for college, unlike some of his college classmates who did not have the discipline to attend classes or do homework. He repeated that his time at Notre Dame was difficult, but it was worth it. We hear that often. We hear that Dons leave Notre Dame with a good sense of who they are. We also hear that Dons leave with a strong sense of character. These are the kinds of things which do not appear on the diploma or on a school transcript. But they are, in the minds of many alumni, every bit as important as a classroom subject. When we meet with prospective students and their parents, we are often asked why they should choose Notre Dame College Prep. Of course we are prepared to answer this important question, because parents are deciding – in many cases -- between a public school education and a Holy Cross education at an all- boys Catholic school. What we tell these parents is important, and to some extent, persuasive. Even more persuasive are the comments I have collected from alumni who have written me about their experiences. To that end, let me ask of you a favor. Please read through this edition of the Legacy and enjoy the experience. Then please send me an email with your thoughts about how your time at Notre Dame benefited you. What have you learned about your time at Notre Dame that has proven to be most valuable. I cannot wait to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected]. Now, enjoy reading through this year’s issue of The Legacy. Sincerely, Ralph J. Elwart President Notre Dame College Prep is sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Midwest Province. In This Issue 4-5 New Opportunities, New Partners 2 Homecoming Weekend 2018, Upcoming Reunions, Burke Scholars Fundraiser 3 President’s Letter, Table of Contents 4-5 Cover Story: New Opportunities, New Partners 6-7 ND Now Highlights 8-9 Commencement and Class of 2018 News 10-11 New Board Chairs, Officers Announced, Technology Upgrades, Heritage Society Members Embody NDCP Spirit, CatholicCent 12-13 Spirit Gala 2018 Success, save the date for April 13, 2019 14-19 Alumni News, Alumni Association President’s Letter, Lifetime Learning, Memories of Home coming and the Class of ‘67 Reunion, Hall of Honor Ceremony 2017, Football & Basketball Reunions Wrap-up, 2018 Athletic Wall of Fame Inductions, Alumni-Senior Breakfast, 2017 Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, Rev. Richard Conyers, C.S.C. Retires, Rev. Brendan McAleer, C.S.C. Celebrates Mass with the Dons 20-21 Classnotes, Alumni Dons Impacting Sports 22-23 Golf Outing 2018, Alumni Directory Project, In Memoriam 24-27 Annual Report, 2017-2018 Fundraising at NDCP 28 Back Page, Upcoming NDCP Events, 2018 Open House Dates (#1 - Oct. 18, #2, Nov. 1) 3 Cover Story New Opportunities, New Partners Friday Night Lights at Legends Field is just one example of how of how the stadium brims with fans. Last September, Notre Dame College Prep kicked off their More tangible benefits abound as well. In Chicago and football season on a warm autumn evening, just the same as the northwest suburbs Notre Dame College Prep Dons are they have for more than six decades. In 2017 however, there everywhere. The iconic green shirts can be seen in every was something new and exciting at that first game. Thanks park, church, and mall as you walk through every town to the generous partnership between Illinois Bone and Joint and neighborhood. The recognizable car logos are all over Institute and the Dons, everyone in the stands could clearly Milwaukee, Harlem, and Touhy Avenues. Each one of those read the score and the game-time remaining. A brand new green shirts and car decals represents market potential. Not scoreboard debuted on that pleasant Friday evening, and only is Legends Field the Dons’ football field, but also the after a full year in use, the partnership with IBJI that made the home of our soccer, lacrosse, track and cross country teams, scoreboard possible is still as strong as the glow we feel after as well as our award-winning marching band.