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Counting Our Blessings WINTER 2021 ISSUE THE BedanRecord Counting Our Blessings SPECIAL SECTION CELEBRATION OF Philanthropy ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2019-JUNE 30, 2020 COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS Despite the challenges of 2020, our St. Bede family is grateful. We are proud to share some of the year’s highlights. In January, the restroom renovation project was completed, providing both men's and women's restrooms on the first and second floor. THE PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE EMERGENCY FUND RAISED IN MAY, Dr. Ted Struck officially $83,929 retired and Eve Postula ’84 became our new TO ASSIST FAMILIES ESPECIALLY The St. Bede WYSE Team took 1st Place at Regionals for superintendent. IMPACTED BY COVID-19. the 4th year in a row. IN MARCH, St. Bede proudly held the our Bruins pivoted to 128th Commencement for the remote learning and Class of 2020 Abbey masses were with an in-person, live-streamed. outdoor ceremony. The St. Bede Lady Bruins basketball team brought the regional championship home to the Academy in February, their first regional championship in seven years. IN AUGUST, students celebrated traditional Spirit Day. International Boarders safely spent the summer on campus to attend the fall semester. We look forward to the completion of the new Baseball Announcers Booth in memory of Evan Knoblauch ’17. We thank all those who dedicated their time, talent, and treasure in 2020 to bring this project to fruition. IN SEPTEMBER, IN OCTOBER, Fr. Ronald Margherio, OSB ’68 Cross Country was held the first all-school, excited to compete outdoor mass as students and acknowledged returned to learn on campus the team with four days a week. several awards. c • THE BEDAN RECORD Despite the challenges of 2020, our St. Bede family is grateful. Saint Bede rejoices in our countless blessings We are proud to share some of the year’s highlights. As you will read in this issue, St. Bede Without continued revenue in the Auction and Special Events has much to be thankful for. One area, our ability to bridge the tuition gap and offset operational highlight being that classes were costs is at risk. While we understand that everyone today is held in-person in the fall and faced with challenges that can be very daunting, we ask you to continue for this semester. I am please help us make up for this deficit by supporting and sharing inspired by the faith of our Bruins with others our special fundraisers in 2021, especially our new who have taught us much about “Just Imagine” raffle. resilience, goodness, kindness, and joy during these times. St. Bede is truly a reason to celebrate, and Not knowing what 2020 would bring, I can’t help but reflect on because of you we are counting our blessings. how blessed we are for the many amazing years of growth and support we have seen for the Auction as well as the other areas In times of trouble, we lean on those closest to us. We are in Development. Especially these past few years, the involvement blessed to have so many who believe in us and invest their and participation of our alumni has grown which has brought charitable gifts in St. Bede. I am especially moved by the number our St. Bede Family even closer together. of alumni and friends reaching out to inquire and express What about Homecoming 2021? That’s a question we can’t concern for our students, faculty and monks. Your notes, emails, quite answer completely today. However, we are actively and phone calls have touched our hearts and attest to the unique engaging in conversation on what Homecoming could entail and family St. Bede is; one of compassion and one we are eternally we look forward to hopefully celebrating this event with our grateful for. St. Bede Family. You continue to make a true and lasting difference in the As we gather “in spirit” we know that our St. Bede Family is lives of our students. I am honored to include in this edition passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. of The Bedan Record our July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Annual With your help and prayers, we are confident that we will get Report. In this report we highlight the impact of your through this period and emerge even stronger. Thank you for dedication and generosity. Everyone listed on these pages share your endless support. You are the Spirit of St. Bede. in the continued success that began over 130 years ago and we are thankful for what we have accomplished together with We rejoice in our countless blessings and you. one purpose in mind – our students. Every gift is meaningful and makes an impact at St. Bede, as well as reflecting the strength of our school community, past Julia Yaklich and present. It is wonderful to see the continued growth of Director of Mission Advancement & Major Gifts the St. Bede Fund, and thanks to the deep generosity of our [email protected]/815-250-0359 St. Bede family, we completed the fiscal year just over the prior year, with gifts totaling $441,029 and the number of gifts increasing by 8%. Contents The Bedan Record is usually a place where we share pictures and stories about our St. Bede family getting together for social Return to Learn .................................................................................... 2 and fundraising events. Despite the on-site auction being Athletics ................................................................................................ 3 Class Gifts............................................................................................. 4 transformed just weeks before taking place, we are grateful to Virtual Auction & Special Events ..................................................... 5 have completed the Auction and Special Events fiscal year The Legacy Project ............................................................................. 6 earning $154,479. As nearly 90% of our income is generated A Note from the Abbot ........................................................................7 from in-person events, the revenue in this area has been greatly Giving Tuesday .....................................................................................7 impacted, resulting in a decrease of $197,000 for the 2020 Alumni News ........................................................................................ 8 fiscal year. Our current fiscal year started out with great positive In Memoriam ........................................................................................11 energy with the introduction of three new holiday fundraisers Memorials ............................................................................................12 and other fundraising efforts raising a net of $90,876 to date. Annual Report July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020 Year in Review..................................................................................... 14 Financial Summary ............................................................................ 15 Celebration of Philanthropy .............................................................16 WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 1 Return to LEARN We are so grateful to have completed the fall semester in person and on campus at St. Bede. Teachers and students reunited in-person and remotely in August after having finished the 2020 school year completely virtual. Armed with masks and following all state and health department guidelines, St. Bede was able to make the necessary changes and sacrifices to provide in-person learning four days a week, with remote learning one day a week. We are proud to say we were successfully able to provide a sense of community in the hallways for the entire first semester. Students, faculty, and staff committed themselves to respecting those around them, allowing for traditional experiences to still occur. Masses and prayer services were able to take place outside, such as the annual Welcome Mass, held on the football field and in the stands. Students were still able to enjoy the tradition of Spirit Day in a fun and safe environment. Virtual open houses for 8th graders and boarding students were held, as well as virtual parent-teacher conferences. St. Bede often talks about a commitment to life-long learning and this semester was a true test of this commitment, as learning was alive and well in the classrooms of St. Bede. Teachers and students learned side-by-side as teachers adapted their teaching style and curriculum delivery to include using technology to connect remote students live into the classroom. Remote learners, locally and ten boarding students, unable to return to the U.S. due to travel restrictions, engaged with teachers daily. St. Bede teachers and administrators have continued to show their passion for learning, finding solutions, and overcoming challenges to best meet the academic and spiritual needs of all of our students during this global pandemic. In an extraordinary year filled with new challenges, we are thankful for each additional day that we have shared together at St. Bede. 2 • THE BEDAN RECORD Athletics CROSS COUNTRY Brady Mudge ’22 placed 77th out of 114 runners at the IHSA Class 1A XC Sectional at Seneca this year. GOLF The SBA Boys Golf Team won the St. Bede 1A Regional Golf Tournament and placed 10th as a team at the Sectional Tournament this season. Nathan Pottoff ’21 finished in 1st place at the St. Bede 1A Regional Golf Tournament. He tied for 9th at the Sectional Tournament. WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 3 CLASS GIFTS A MESSAGE FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many of us, especially on our Thank You! high school student-athletes. Our The 50th Reunion
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