2018 - 2019

[Cover by Nathan] Annual Report Table of Contents A Note from our President

A Note from our President ...... 1 Dear Cardinal Ritter Supporters, Franciscan Values, School Prayer, Administration...... 2 CRHS at a Glance, School History...... 3 The 2018-2019 school year was another outstanding year. Our students celebrated so many successes, Board of Directors ...... 4 academic, as well as athletic. In the fall of 2018, we announced our Capital Campaign, “Give Love A Note from the Board Chair...... 5 Learn” to support the construction of a new entrance to the school and add additional classroom Year in Review: August, September...... 6 space. When completed, the entrance will enhance the security to the building as well as provide Year in Review: October, November, December...... 7 much needed space for students. Year in Review: January, February...... 8 Year in Review: March, April, May...... 9 As the year unfolded, we saw that Cardinal Ritter received an “A” rating from the State of Indiana. College Signings...... 10 Other academic accomplishments followed. The athletic accomplishments were many, including Travel Abroad...... 11 our soccer team advancing to the state game and over 13 of our senior student athletes signing Class of 2019...... 12-13 to further their education at various universities. Our 2019 seniors graduated, amassing over $14 Alumni...... 14-15 million dollars in merit-based college scholarships. Led by our Catholic Identity and Franciscan Service Learning...... 16 Values, Cardinal Ritter continues to grow and improve in order to better prepare our students to be Fundraising Events...... 17 successful and productive in the future. School Improvements...... 18 Faculty & Staff...... 19 Thank you to our Board of Directors for their guidance and to our parents who have shared their Annual Giving...... 20-22 resources with us in order to enhance the experience for all of our Raiders. Thank you to our alumni In Kind Donations...... 23 and friends who again prayerfully and financially support the mission of this Catholic school. Revenue, Expenses & Endowment List...... 24 Capital Campaign...... 25 God Bless, E. Jo Hoy President

Mission Statement The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools are Roman Catholic schools that provide an academically rigorous education for our diverse student population. Students are challenged to grow in Mind, Body, & Soul and to engage in charitable stewardship of their unique talents and abilities.

1 Franciscan Values: Dignity of the Individual | Peace & Justice | Reconciliation | Responsible Stewardship Cardinal Ritter High School: Challenging students to grow spiritually, intellectually, athletically, and artistically.

Cardinal Ritter Prayer School History

O Lord Jesus Christ, who in thy mercy hears the prayers of all people, we beseech thee all grace Cardinal Ritter High School opened its doors in 1964, thus beginning its rich tradition of diversity and blessing on our Cardinal Ritter school community and family. and spirituality. This west side Catholic school was named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. Born in 1892 and ordained a priest in 1917, Cardinal Ritter became best known for his work in desegregation. In 1938, he ordered all of the Catholic schools in the diocese to integrate, a full sixteen years before O Lord Jesus, grant that we may share your word, be of service to others, and love as you loved. the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. He was appointed the first Archbishop of Indianapolis in 1944. Just two years later he was appointed Archbishop of St. Louis. We thank You O Lord, for the many blessings bestowed upon the Cardinal Ritter family and implore that we may continue to fulfill the mission of justice begun by our namesake, your Building on the values exemplified in the life of Cardinal Joseph Ritter, Cardinal Ritter High School servant, Cardinal Joseph Ritter. And may we always embody his motto, “Miles Christi Sum,” has always been dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of students and fostering within them the values that Cardinal Ritter stood for throughout his life. He possessed a love for God and His “I am a soldier of Christ.” Church, a belief in social justice and service to others, and the will to hold each student to the highest standards of excellence and achievement. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Enrollment Class Sizes Average Class Size: 18 Grades: 7-12 Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Junior High: 87 High School: 550 Total: 637 Co-Curricular Activities Administration Religious/Racial Backgrounds 85% of students participated in co-curricular activities in E. Jo Hoy| President Catholic: 83% the 2018-2019 school year. Steve Pelych | Principal Non-Catholic: 17% Mark Robinson | Director of Business & Finance Service Learning David Bell | Director of IT White: 32% Kyle Powers | Director of Admissions African American: 19% Students completed over Melisa Wilzbacher | Director of Advancement Hispanic: 42% 12,000 service hours last Joanne Lettich | Director of Guidance Other: 7% school year. Clara Lopez | Director of Food Services Becky Wehrle | Daycare Director Course/Activity Offerings Dual Credits Jim Martin | Athletic Director AP Classes: 11 Students graduated with STEM Classes: 35 660 dual credits in the 18-19 Varsity Sports: 20 school year. Clubs & Groups: 28

2 3 Board of Directors & West Deanery Message from Board Chair

Dear Cardinal Ritter Friends and Families, The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools Board of Directors operates under the auspices of the Archbishop of Indianapolis, Archbishop Charles Thompson, to assist in the governance of The It has been my pleasure to serve on the West Deanery Unified Catholic West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools. The principal purpose for which the board is formed is to Schools Board of Directors which oversees St. Michael-St. Gabriel promote and advance the mission of The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools for the education Archangels Elementary School and Cardinal Ritter High School. This and instruction of students, and to adopt in connection therewith a course of education in Catholic board looks to identify the individual needs at these schools while principles and an educational program for high schools as prescribed by the Archdiocese of cultivating the connection between them. We remain focused Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. on our Franciscan values: Dignity of the Individual, Peace and Justice, Reconciliation, and Responsible Stewardship. The members of the West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools Board of Directors act as ambassadors between the schools, west BOARD OF DIRECTORS deanery parishes, and the greater Indianapolis community. As board participants, we are privileged to serve such an Claire Carr Maxson [Chair] engaged student body and devoted faculty and staff. Maxx Hagan [Vice Chair] I am a proud graduate of Cardinal Ritter High School. The Michelle Edwards [Secretary] academic lessons from being a Cardinal Ritter student Cathy Cox laid the foundation for my education. Beyond academics, Jill Houston it shaped me into the person I am today. I began writing Jim Huntington for the student newspaper as a sophomore and continued Betty Legeay on to major in journalism at Indiana University. I worked Greg Merz as managing editor of the Arbutus yearbook there. After Sr. Norma Rocklage graduating, I taught middle school journalism, newspaper, and yearbook for seven years. Now as a faculty member at Ivy Tech Community College I have been the adviser for the campus newspaper for nine years. It has been great turn journalism, something I found a passion for in my time at Cardinal Ritter, into a ribbon weaving through both my education and career.

I work students of all ages and from all walks of life at Ivy Tech Community College. I promote daring to be different with my own students, whether they were sixth graders or senior citizens. This motto has served me well and I think it gives everyone a chance to be themselves. This opportunity is something I cherish from my time as a student at Cardinal Ritter.

Sincerely, Claire Carr Maxson, ‘97 WDUCS Board Chair

4 Year in Review Year in Review August September October November Lance Spreacker (‘18), Lilly Fr. Patrick Hyde, Associate For the first time in school history, CRHS Cardinal Passarelli (‘20), and Olivia Pastor and Campus boys and girls cross country teams won the Ritter High Ruble (‘21) competed Minister at the Newman Indianapolis City Championship. Paul Stamm School was in academic, artistic, Center at Indiana (‘21) won the boys’ race, and Mariah and awarded an and athletic events a the University, celebrated our Mary Anna Wehrle (‘20) placed 1st and 2nd “A” rating National Junior Classical annual Grandparents’ in the girls’ race.students from the League Convention with Day mass with a record from other schools. Indiana approximately 1300 students amount of Grandparents Department at Miami University of in attendance. of Education! Oxford, Ohio. Olivia Ruble won 1st place for her oil Grace Armbruster and painting of Odysseus. Mitchell Jacob were both named the CRHS choir students participated Wendy’s Heismann in the Marian Choral Festival The Cardinal Ritter Scholarship school at the Bishop Chartrand soccer team made it winners. Memorial Chapel. The Festival to the State Finals for brings together choirs from the first time in school history after a goal by Indianapolis Eight new Raiders were inducted Jose Chavez (‘21) in the Catholic high into the National Honor Society. Marching Raiders schools for a day last 20 seconds of the competed in full of music, prayer, and the Semi-Final game. CRHS the Band Day chance to meet students from placed second in the state Competition at other schools. after playing Hammond the Indiana State Bishop Noll at Carroll Fair. Stadium at IUPUI. December Cardinal Ritter hosted West AP Chemistry students created Deanery Teacher buffers at Purdue University’s Professional The Cardinal Ritter student body science lab in West Lafayette. Development came together to participate in an All- with School Rosary. representatives West from all West Deanery Fifty-two students were Deanery schools. priests and trained and sworn in as A Cardinal Ritter Promise To Keep mentors. students participated APTK students in an Advent Penance served as mentors at Mitchell Jacob and service. elementary schools Joshua Christian Nicolle Loza (‘20) illustrated throughout the West were named her second book, Babies Have Javon Rodgers was named the John Deanery. Commended all the Fun, with self-published Hurrle Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Students in the children’s book author Jen E. Lis. City Wrestling Meet. He also won the 2019 National Merit City Championship in the Heavyweight Scholarship Program! Division! 6 7 Year in Review Year in Review

January February March April Syrli Hernandez was Ethan Lettich, Mark Baker, Jose Lopez-Duven was Cardinal announced as the fourth San Aaron Roberts, Wina Aaron, Raiders donated enough Ritter’s nominee for the Damiano Scholarship recipient Lauren Beaman, and Audrey blood at the Raider Blood Kiwanis Abe Lincoln award. from Cardinal Ritter. Syrli, Odier were inducted into Drive to positively effect The award is given to a Clarissa the Spanish National Honor the lives of 153 people. student who has overcome Bustamante-Lopez, Evelyn Society. adversity to achieve success. Lopez, and Jack Adams were all chosen based on their leadership abilities Raiders completed over 1800 John Wagoner (‘19) was demonstrated in school, service hours at 24 organizations in selected to receive the community, and church. the Indy community for our annual Chick Evans Scholarship Day of Service. for Caddies, which includes full tuition Abby Nagy, Olivia Ruble, and and housing at Indiana Sarah Exline all earned first University. place honors at the Indiana Mitchell Jacob was selected as an Junior Classical League Indiana Academic All-Star. Jacob selected Mr. Cavanagh as Most Sophomore Ethan Convention. Inspirational Teacher and guest of Lettich and junior Six Raiders were selected choice for the celebratory banquet. Olivia Houston as greeters for the were accepted Celebrating Catholic Elizabeth Limp qualified for into the Indiana Values Dinner with the Speech State Championship University Honors Archbishop Thompson in Original Performance. May Program in Foreign in downtown Languages. Indianapolis. The Top Ten students of the Class of 2019 were formally announced. Front Row: Christina Troll, Shelby Poore, Kamryn Blake, Taylor Mitchell Jacob was announced Twenty out of nearly fifty Faulkenberg. Back Row: Mitchell as the Valedictorian of the Class Jacob, Alex Abatayo, Ryan Hofer, of 2019, and Christina Troll Sophomores were presented Cardinal Ritter students placed with Class Rings by their guest in the Top 3 in various events Aaron Hofer, Grant Eifert, Josh was named Salutatorian. Both Christian. Mitchell and Christina attend of choice after Fr. Michael at the annual state academic the University of Notre Dame. O’Mara blessed the rings at our Spanish Competition. all-school liturgy celebration. Michelle Lyons, Jack Adams, Alex Abatayo, and Abbey Webb lead Billy MacLeod placed first CRHS in the May in our Geography Bee, Crowning of our Blessed qualifying for the National Mother Mary. Spelling Bee! Additionally, Dominic Oaldon (‘21) was selected to be part of United Way Mariah Wehrle was the Indoor Track Janie Alvarez (left) and Christina Troll received the of Central Indiana’s 2019 Youth State Champion in the 3200, setting a new Stella Campbell (right) MCCGSA Scholar Athlete of Leadership United (YLU) class. school record at 10:59.65. rounded out the top 3! the Year honor.

8 9 College Signings Travel Abroad

Matthew Boberg committed Kamryn Blake committed to to continue his academic and continue her academic and soccer career at Clemson diving career at Illinois State University. University. Blake was a four-time Diving State Qualifier.

Taylor Faulkenberg committed Damien Wallace committed to continue her academic and to continue his academic and softball career at Dennison baseball career at Marian University. University.

Jarek Malatestinic commited Javon Rodgers committed to to continue his academic continue his academic and and track career at Grand football career at Ball State Valley State. University.

Kynton Grays committed to continue his academic and track career at Indiana University. Le’Ron Fleming Grays was 2019’s Indoor Track State Champion in committed to continue the Long Jump, breaking the CRHS record with his academic and baseball 23.75’. career at Hanover College.

Hilton Sanchez commited to continue his academic and track Elizabeth Schmidt committed to career at Dennison University. continue her academic and cheer career at Marian University.

Parker Gianoli committed to continue his academic and football Nate Soltis committed to continue career at the University of Saint his academic and basketball career Francis. at IU East. Soltis was also named to Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top Senior List, and invited to represent Donavan Morris committed to CRHS in Hoosier Basketball continue his academic and track Magazine’s annual Boys’ Top 60 career at Eastern Illinois. Senior Workout. Each summer, a group of CRHS students and staff members travel overseas to experience different cultures. This past summer, twenty-four students traveled to Ireland, Wales, and England for nine days. While in Ireland, students visited the Blarney Castle and toured the city of Dublin, including the Book of Kells at Trinity College and the Ring of Kerry. “WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE, THEN, IS NOT AN ACT, BUT A HABIT.” After traveling by ferry to Wales for the day, students then visited London for two days. During their time in London, students visited Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and did lots of shopping. Overall, it was a great trip with lots —Aristotle of wonderful sightseeing and even better memories. What a great way for these Raiders to spend part of their break! 10 11 Class of 2019 Class of 2019

Alexander Abatayo Marian University Erick Garrido Ivy Tech Jackson Miley Vincennes U. Azul Aceves College of Mnt. St. Vincent Aivry Gaynor Marian University Austin Mohr U. of Cincinnati Jack Adams Marian University Parker Gianoli U. of Saint Francis Vania Montoya Bowling Green State U. Joseph Adeyanju Oral Roberts U. Derek Gomez Empire Beauty Samantha Moreno IUPUI Elizabeth Adolay Indiana University Kynton Grays Indiana University Donavan Morris Eastern Illinois U. Amara Allen Indiana State U. Makenzie Griffin Alabama A&M U. Kylie Nagy U. of Saint Francis Samual Allspaw Indiana University Joseph Gruber Purdue University Bryant Navarrete Ivy Tech Hussein Amro IUPUI Ariana Gurrola IUPUI Gicela Neri IUPUI Marlon Anderson Jr. Mississippi Valley State U. Rodrigo Gutierrez IUPUI Lacey Newkirk U. of Nebraska Grace Armbruster U. of Southern Indiana Grace Hartman Indiana University Larren Perkins Florida A&M U. Efrain Avila-Castro IUPUI Andrew Harvey Xavier University Carmen Pineda U. of Southern IN Daniel Bayler Xavier University Carson Heim Ivy Tech Shelby Poore Saint Louis U. Joseph Bishop Anderson University Syrli Hernandez Marian University Daria Prittie Ivy Tech Kamryn Blake Illinois State U. Dalton Hicks IUPUI Jacob Prittie IUPUI Matthew Boberg Clemson University Aaron Hofer Miami of Ohio U. Luis Ramirez Indiana University Dominique Boggs Ohio Valley U. Ryan Hofer Indiana University Hayden Rapp Ivy Tech Alexander Briceno Indiana University Lillian Hummer Marian University Erin Rickman Indiana University Alexandra Brown Indiana State U. Madison Hurrle Indiana University Darrell Roberson Jr. Eastern Kentucky U. Tia Brown-Bravo Marian University Robert Isakson U. of Dayton Thomas Robinson Ivy Tech Kiersten Burtz Bowling Green State U. Da’Ron Jackman IUPUI Javon Rodgers Ball State U. Clarissa Bustamante Lopez Christian Brothers U. Dior Jackson Bethune-Cookman Santiago Ronquillo Vincennes U. Isaac Campos Electrical Training Inst. Mitchell Jacob U. of Notre Dame Bryant Metropolitan Grace Jaisle Creighton University Salazar-Valente Community College Maria Carson Indiana University Julious Johnican Indiana University Andrea Samano St. Joseph’s of Marian U. Miguel Castaneda Ivy Tech Tiffani Johnson Ball State U. Hilton Sanchez Denison University Josh Christian Purdue University Ethan Johnson Vincennes U. JuJuan Sanders Indiana University Mariangella Consiglieri Indiana University Benjamin Jordan IUPUI Elizabeth Schmidt Marian University Zackary Cooper IUPUI Thomas Jost Holy Cross College Ameco Smith Ivy Tech Layla Codarmaz Purdue University Patrick Keating U. of Cincinnati Nathaniel Soltis Indiana U. East Paulina Correa-Medina IUPUI Wesley Kochell Indiana University Margaret Sperry Marian University Maria Costello IUPUI Heather Lents Ivy Tech Stephen Starsiak Purdue University Linda Cueves IUPUI Qingxia Li Pace University Andrew Swails Ivy Tech Christian Cunanan Ivy Tech Yuxiao Liang School of Visual Arts Hope Swintz Ivy Tech Helenia Darden Ball State U. Evelyn Lopez Marian University Alexys Taylor IUPUI Yiguang Deng Drexel University Jose Lopez Duven IUPUI Royal Thomas Purdue U. Ft. Wayne Kyra Dorsey IUPUI Faith Louis Vincennes U. Anastasia-Maria Trobridge DePauw University Kiara Dottery U. of Indianapolis Michelle Lyon IUPUI Christina Troll U. of Notre Dame Kai-Len Easley IUPUI Jarek Malatestinic Grand Valley St. U. Jinshan Tu Lehigh University Grant Eifert U. of Dayton William Marshall IUPUI Hilda Vargas Empire Beauty Taylor Faulkenberg Denison University Mariah Martin Indiana University John Wagoner Indiana University Zachary Feltz Wabash College Samantha Martin Ball State U. Damien Wallace Marian University Le’ Ron Fleming Hanover College Annie Melton Purdue University MariClaire Warnock Miami of Ohio U. Alec Frazee IUPUI Cade Merrill Butler University Abbey Webb DePauw University Mauricio Garcia Bordonabe St. Joseph’s of Marian U. Justin Mertz Indiana University Ashley Zarco Ivy Tech

THE CLASS OF 2019 EARNED MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $14,841,025 12 13 Alumni Giving by Graduation Year

Our alumni are the living history of our school. It is with that thought in mind that the numerous alumni activities were planned throughout the year. From alumni sports competitions – volleyball, girls basketball, and soccer - to the many reunions, Alumni Appreciation Night, Raider Nation O’Celebration, Homecoming, the CRHS Golf Outing, and the always popular – Smarty Party, we have had countless alumni through the doors First Name Last Name Class of CRHS. We also welcomed back the Class of 1969 for their 50th Reunion Celebration in our gym this summer! Randy & Shari Heyob 1968 Cynthia Deal 1978 Matt & Mylene Egenolf 1988 By offering so many different types of events, we hope to appeal to all of our alumni in one way or another. Michael & Christina Legge 1968 Robert & Lisa Heath 1978 Anthony & Ann Hartman 1988 Michael & Andi Oles 1968 Pamela Nolan 1978 Charles & Leslie Hudak 1988 William Young 1968 Chris & Mary Pat O’Connor 1978 Matthew & Danielle Oaldon 1988 ALUMNI BOARD BOARD MEMBERS Stephen & Beth Beck 1969 Joe & Dianne Pfennig 1978 Jason & Bernadette Beaman 1989 Thomas Fitzgerald 1969 Kevin Rak 1978 Coley & Kristi Gaynor 1989 Claire Carr Maxson (CR ‘97) | President Jessica Marshall (CR ‘98) Terrance & Diann Taphorn 1969 Michael & Sharon Cesnik 1979 Andrew & Wendy Lapadat 1989 Richard & Theresa Bowerman 1970 John & Jane Gilmore David & Caroline Sperry 1989 Bobby Easley (CR ‘93) | Vice President John Melton (CR ‘82) 1979 Elaine Fairfield 1970 Connie Griffith 1979 Chris & Malin Cesnik 1990 Beatrice Drics Bursten (CR ‘78) | Secretary Greg Merz (CR ‘08) Louann Grady 1970 Paul & Linda Vezolles 1979 Mary Goebel 1990 Steve Rutledge (CR ‘76) | Treasurer Desiree Randle (CR ‘74) Scott & Ruth Ann McKinney 1970 Gene Bradburn 1980 Kevin & Teresa Harvey 1990 Jennifer Johnson (CR ‘79) | Sergeant at Arms Pat Terrell (CR ‘76) Diane Weston 1970 Edward & Kandi Carson 1980 Robert & Laura Sulecki 1990 Jerome & Mary Bradford 1971 John & Nancy Andretti 1981 Angela Cullin 1991 Kevin Paschke 1971 Gail Jordan 1981 Eugene & Christie Fossett 1992/92 Michael & Anna Roberts 1971/71 Mark & Mary Ann Schopper 1981 Jessica Smith 1992 Richard Hester 1972 Terry & Sheryl Thorpe 1981 Jim & Rebecca Sulecki 1992 Daniel & Sharon Maled 1972 Laura Downton Troll 1982 Kasey & Katie Waggoner 1992 Kerry & Rebecca Blandford 1973/74 John & Laura Melton 1982 Francisco & Lucia Campos 1993 Kim & Cheryl Buell 1973 Terry & Sheryl Thorpe 1981 Christie Cialkowski 1993 David & Jeri Goddard 1973 Laura Downton Troll 1982 Bobby & Tracey Easley 1993 Frank & Brenda Green 1973 John & Laura Melton 1982 Tanieka Jackson 1993 James & Kimberly Kojetin 1973/75 Nelson & Denise Rowe 1982 Jason & Melissa Roberts 1993 Tom & Vickie Rekart 1973 Brett & Natalie Smith 1982 Andrew & Cindy Closser 1996/96 Anthony & Janine Dinkel 1974 Kerry & Cindy Williams 1982 Ty & Elizabeth Hunt 1996 Mark & Nancy Figg 1974 Bill & Amy Baker 1983 Elizabeth Joseph 1997 Roy & Corrinne Hernandez 1974 Ken & Katherine Camarco 1983 Andrew & Claire Maxson 1997 Sheryl Joyner 1974 Greg Lathrop 1983 Michael Wesling 1997 Joe & Donna Metallic 1974 John Logan 1983 Patrick & Barbara Gonzales 2000/00 Jeffrey & Laura Noel 1974/76 Paul Schrader 1984 Jonathan Labuz 2000 Desiree Randle 1974 Joseph Kennedy 1985 Sean Danda 2001 Thomas & Therese Hannah 1975 Michael Lampert 1985 Dallas & Denise Medenwald 2001 Stephen & Maureen Lehman 1975 Mark & Donniece Rinehart 1985 Christopher Miskowiec 2001 Henry & Sherri Bryant 1976 Emmett & Marie King 1986 Troy & Celeste Ballou 2002 Stan & Mary Labuz 1976 Michael & Amy Litzelman 1986 James & Allison Smith 2005 Neil & Bridget Laffin 1976/78 John & Laura Siener 1986/85 Martin & Emily Hanley 2006/06 Don & Rhonda Moran 1976 Robert & Sandra Wagoner 1986/86 Greg Merz 2008 Stephen & Kathryn Rutledge 1976 Ronald & Kris Walker 1986 Catie Triplet 2008 Andrew & Eileen Templeman 1976 Timothy & Angie Browder 1987/85 Kristin Loving 2009 Patrick & Kathryn Terrell 1976 Shawn McKay 1987 Nicholas Dininger 2011 William & Debbie Waltz 1976 Mary Parsons 1987 Desmond Bunnell 2013 Gregory & Pamela Korba 1977 Kevin & Mary Price 1987/88 Lydia Godsil 2013 David & Beatrice Bursten 1978 Mitch Thompson 1987 Anna Selby 2013 Beth & Chris Claire 1978 Edward & Amy Cmehil 1988/91 Anthony Armbruster 2014

14 15 Service Learning Fundraising Events

The 2018-2019 school year was filled with great academics, athletics, school events and much more. One of GOLF OUTING RAIDER NATION O’CELEBRATION those is the Cardinal Ritter service department. The service learning team was busy this year working to arrange September 2018 | $9,382 March 2019 | $40,747 events for the students to get involved in. Some of those events included the tutoring at Holy Angels, Holy Family Shelter, Little Sisters of the Poor, blanket making, care packages for the homeless, Wheeler Mission, St. Vincent Hospital and the Ritter Dance Marathon. Students were encouraged to complete their service hours within the guidelines of the Corporal Works of Mercy. In the end, students and faculty completed over 12,000 service hours during the 2018-2019 school year. While success was at an all-time high, the service learning team is looking forward to raising the bar and pushing students and faculty to a successful 2019-2020 school year.

SMARTY PARTY TRIVIA NIGHT RUNATHON April 2019 | $9,552 May 2019 | $42,120

SPECIAL EVENTS NET PROFIT

16 $101,801 17 School Improvements Faculty & Staff

Luke Allard Samuel Cavanaugh Elizabeth Jessen Ramon Martinez Julie Salmon Claire Anderson Kelsey Ciresi Jia (Jenny) Jing Andrew Mattice Rhiannon Sanders Chris Ardelean Sally Codarmaz Chris Johnson John Melton Dave Scott Jr. Eric Argyelan Austin Crapo Elizabeth Jones Cindy Morgan Anna Selby Amy Baker Leigh Ann Cruz Tony Jones Beth Nelson Tom Smith Troy Ballou Louie Dezelan Kari Jost Mary Pat O’Connor Caroline Sperry Anthony Basso Paul Douglass Thomas Kauffmann Andrew O’Maley Barbara Summers David Bell Daisha Dowdy Kim Kenny Steve Pelych Jennifer Tetrick David Bowker Pam Feltz Anne Kochell Joe Pfennig Lindsay Thomas Lisa Brannick Laura Finke Erin Koester Kyle Powers Catie Triplet Sarah Bright Emily Fox Brittany Krowiarz Tara Rembusch Dora Villegas Maureen Brunner Lydia Godsil Joanne Lettich Jon Riley Katie Waggoner Sherri Bryant Martin Hanley Kelly Leyba John Roach John Watson Andy Cain Amanda Helman Lynne Locke Anna Roberts Becky Wehrle Irma Cardenas E. Jo Hoy Kerry Lynch Mark Robinson Donna Wilkinson Block House Renovations Including Exterior Restrooms STEM 3D Printers Sara Castillo Brenda Jackson Jim Martin Roula Saidah Melisa Wilzbacher

Dr. LeighAnn Cruz Mrs. Lynne Locke “Live the Fourth” Award St. Theodora Excellence in Education Award

Digital Scoreboards Security Fence Spanning from 30th Street to the Football Field

Ms. Brittany Krowiarz Mr. Joe Pfennig Indiana Classical Conference Rising Star Teacher of the Year NHS Honorary Faculty Member

Dr. Maureen Brunner Mr. Jim Martin Earned PHD in Educational Studies from Certificate of Appreciation for 30 Years of Service 18 Innovative Smart Boards Key Card Security System Ball State University in July 2019 as an Athletic Administrator in Marion County 19 Annual Giving Annual Giving Continued

DONORS WHO GAVE Gloria Leffler Marilyn Bardon Jenny Jing Drew & Lindsay Thomas Todd & Brenda Kowinski $1 - $99 Damon & Joanne Lettich Anthony & Courtney Basso Fr. Leopold Keffler Terry & Sheryl Thorpe Michael & Christina Legge Anonymous Kelly Leyba Jo Bennett Karen King Antonio & Lucilia Torres Brenda Lekse Amanda Adkins Kristin Loving Michael Beyer Margaret Kovatch Joe & Pat Toth Mark & Jamie Liston Luke Allard Kerry Lynch Gene Bradburn Lawrence & Sandra Litzelman Carmen Triplet John & Laura Melton Claire Anderson Scott & Ruth Ann McKinney James Brindley Manuel & Mariana Lopez Catie Triplet John Morrison David & Christine Ardelean John & Georgia Mead Kim & Cheryl Buell Michael & Amy Magan Nathan & Nicole Van Andel Pamela Nolan Anthony Armbruster Don & Lana Mink Darrell & Marlene Bunnell Jim & Elise Martin Brian & Katherine Van Gheem Bryan & Jennifer Redding Stephen & Beth Beck Christopher Miskowiec Desmond Bunnell Ramon Martinez Barbara Vargo John & Linda Roach Kyler Benbow Andrew O’Maley Thomas & Janice Burger Ron & Mary Anne Matelic Dora Villegas Rafael & Cathleen Rosario Fred & Annette Biesecker William & Sharon Osborne Tim & Cheri Bush Darwin May Kasey & Katie Waggoner Mark & Julie Salmon Richard & Theresa Bowerman Kyle Powers Ken & Katherine Camarco Douglas McDonald Patrick & Maria Walsh Steve & Marie Schelonka Sarah Bright Michael & Liz Ramos Richard & Sharon Carroll Dallas & Denise Medenwald William & Debbie Waltz Rudy & Julia Schwenk Jeff & Barbara Bruns Elizabeth Riley Jose Angel & Maria Castro Greg Merz John Watson Tim & Teresa Shearer Maria Cano Jon Riley Jason & Sally Codarmaz Joe & Donna Metallic Elaine Wells Fr. Paul Shikany Irma Cardenas Sr. Norma Rocklage Austin & Elizabeth Crapo Beverly Middaugh William Young Jody & Rae Ann Sims Sara Castillo Stephen & Kathryn Rutledge Angela Cullin Jozef & Jennifer Milata Amazon Rewards Program Fred Thorman Rosa Castro Roula Saidah Thomas & Marietta Daehler Maribel Miranda Indianapolis Floor Coverings Alejandro & Laura Valle Michael & Sharon Cesnik Rhiannon Sanders Linda Dalton Robert & Mary Frances Mohr PlayOn Sports Edward & Helen Wilson Beth & Christopher Claire Anna Selby Louis Dezelan Paul & Rosemary Morgan PNC Matching Gifts Program Heather Coffy Tony & Efila Simpson Francis & Judy Diagostino Beth & Jeff Nelson Shelby Materials Erick & Veraliz Colindrez Roy Smith Jeff & Nancy Dorsa Sean & Lisa Norton DONORS WHO GAVE Leigh-Ann Cruz Alexander & Sharon Strati Paul Douglass Robert & Vicki Nurre $500-$999 Daisha Dowdy Angie Strati Marianne Downey Christopher & Mary Pat O’Connor DONORS WHO GAVE Anonymous Michelle Edwards Barbara Summers Margaret Eichler Bernhard & Donna Olsen $250-$499 Anonymous Elaine Fairfield Mauricio & Zayra Tapia Mark & Nancy Figg Mary Parsons David & Melissa Bell Anonymous Chris & Anne Gautier Clifford & Joan Terrell David & Christina Fleischmann Mike & Judy Patrick Jerome & Mary Bradford Anthony & Julie Allen William & Mary Jane Glennon Mitch Thompson Mike Flynn Steven & Alixandria Pelych Fred & Denise Briggeman Eric Argyelan David & Jeri Goddard Brent & Angela Toney Rick & Beth Ford Maria Pimentel-Gannon Sam Cavanaugh Robert & Marijane Armbruster Lydia Godsil Miguel & Glenda Torres Nathan & Emily Fox Michael Pope Ross Christoph Jose & Rosa Bonilla Mary Goebel Fr. Juan Valdes John Galle Kevin & Mary Price Cynthia Deal David & Gretchen Bowker Edgar & Gaby Gonzalez Matt Vogt Louise Gaynor Veronica Ramirez Mike & Betty Dechant Andrew & Jenna Cain Frank & Brenda Green Diane Weston John & Jane Gilmore Desiree Randle Patrick & Lynn Dimmitt Kelsey Ciresi Paul & Debra Guenin Donna & Michael Wilkinson Michael Goens John & Martha Rardin John & Laura Finke Andrew & Cindy Closser Amanda & Michael Helman Alex & Nancy Yovanovich Cynthia Greer Tara Rembusch Thomas & Angela Frazee Jesse & Bernadette Davidson Mark & Jennifer Henninger Coca Cola Bottling Company Jack & Pat Guess Michael & Anna Roberts Coley & Kristi Gaynor Patrick & Lynn Dimmitt Gretchen Hoagland JPMorgan Chase Foundation Ezequiel & Florencia Gutierrez Mark Robinson Joe & Natalie Godsil Nicholas Dininger Thomas & Bridget Hood Salesforce.org Aaron Haehl Erik & Leah Roggeman Joe & Shannon Gruber Terry Fairholm Elizabeth Jones Martin & Emily Hanley Nelson & Denise Rowe Maxx & Lauren Hagan Thomas Fitzgerald, CPA Thomas & Therese Hannah Joan Schmidt Fr. John Kamwendo DONORS WHO GAVE Shelly & Steve Harkness Anthony & Tammy Hession Thomas Kauffmann Roy & Corrinne Hernandez Paul Schrader $100 -$249 Kevin & Teresa Harvey Gerry A. & Valerie Huber Stephen Keers Richard Hester David & Julie Scott Nancy & Dan Krodel Gordon & Jane Amos Gregg & Brenda Jackson Joseph Kennedy Randy & Shari Heyob Dave & Sarah Scott Stan & Mary Labuz John & Nancy Andretti Matthew & Diana Jacob Kim Kenny Reginald & Gretchen Horne Adrienne Shields Stephen & Maureen Lehman Anne Armbruster Chris Johnson Brittany Krowiarz Valerie Horvath Jim & Rebecca Sulecki Ed & Lynne Locke Paul & Suzanne Atkinson Sheryl Joyner Michael Lampert Tanieka Jackson Jennifer Tetrick Juan & Mayra Loza-Santana Troy & Celeste Ballou Joe & Janet Keena Rev. Peter & Elizabeth Jessen Jim Thieman Ed & Jane Koschka William & Kate Matter 20 21 Annual Giving Continued In Kind Donations: $76,846.47

Andrew Mattice DONORS WHO GAVE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING Bill & Amy Baker Arni’s Restaurant Johnson County Parks & Recreation Andrew & Claire Maxson $2500-$4999 ORGANIZATION (SGO) Daniel & Kim Baldini Auberge Restaurant & Bar Kids Ink Matt & Cathy Middaugh Anonymous Indiana Code 20-51 and Indiana Code 6-3.1- Henry & Sherri Bryant Auburn Cord Duesenberg Auto Museum King’s Island Cindy Morgan Todd & Mary Blake 30.5 create a School Scholarship and School Mike & Susan Byrnes Be The Boutique Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant Jeffrey & Laura Noel Robert & Elaine Damler Scholarship Tax Credit Program. Funding for Steve Byrnes Best-One of Indy Liquorland Joe & Dianne Pfennig Jim & Jane Fesenmeier scholarships come from private, charitable Craig & Helen Carr Big Woods Brewery Live Nation Mark & Mary Ann Schopper Gus & Betty Legeay donations to qualified scholarship granting Jason & Sally Codarmaz Board & Brush Lou Malnati’s Fred Sheats Kyle & Alicia Murphy organizations. Donors (individuals or Anthony & Janine Dinkel Boathouse Grill Lowe’s Mike & Kathy Shoemaker Mike & Linda Waters corporations) are eligible to take advantage James Donovan Books & Brews Marian University Andrew & Eileen Templeman Shell Oil Company Foundation of a 50% tax credit. There are no limits on Larry Fox Brick Street Inn Massage by Sharie Patrick & Kathryn Terrell the size of qualifying contributions to an Nathan & Emily Fox Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Meijer Department Store George & Mary Ellen Wehrle DONORS WHO GAVE SGO. Tom Hakim Bric’s Men’s Wearhouse Melisa & Carrick Wilzbacher Kevin & Teresa Harvey Brow Ink Metro Diner Daniel & Theresa Wynne $5000-$9999 Brett & Missy Helm Caroline’s Boutique Monarch Beverage Richard & Helen Downton Parents are awarded SGOs from Cardinal Ritter as an alternative means of receiving Brad & Jill Houston Carpet Corner of Indianapolis NCAA Hall of Champions Jonathan Labuz Jo Hoy Cincinnati Reds Nelson Jewelers, Inc. DONORS WHO GAVE John Logan tuition assistance. $1000-$2499 Jim & Jeri Huntington Comedy Sportz Indianapolis Norelu Tom & Lisa Spreacker Tony & Macharri Jones Conner Prairie O’Reilly’s Irish Pub Bill & Amy Baker The following are contributors to the SGO Art & Anne Wilmes Emmett & Marie King Cottingham Orthodontics Panoony’s Dan & Kim Baldini fund for Cardinal Ritter: Doug & Anne Kochell Crew Car Wash Payless Liquors Lisa Brannick DONORS WHO GAVE Kelly Leyba Cutco Cutlery Petite G Jewelers Stephen & Maureen Brunner Frances Adams $10,000 & ABOVE Andrew & Claire Maxson Dark Armies of Indianapolis Radiant Skin Ed & Kandi Carson Todd & Mary Blake Henry & Sherri Bryant Mark Morrison Dawson’s on Main Rockstar Pizza Fr. Sean Danda Joseph Cahill Tom & Jill Eifert Alan Neiditch Eagle Creek Golf Club Rudy’s Watch & Jewelry Repair Douglas & Pamela Ann Feltz Edward & Kandi Carson Brad & Jill Houston Sean & Lisa Norton Easley Winery Sahm’s Restaurant & Bar Roberta Hannon Stephen & Jennifer Diagostino Jim & Jeri Huntington Andrew O’Maley Em Studio Salon Shedd Aquarium Robert & Lisa Heath Robert & E.W. Enlow Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Steven & Alixandria Pelych Gigi’s Cupcakes Sherwin Williams Jeff & Jan Hofer James & Jane Fesenmeier Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Joe & Dianne Pfennig Gillespie Florists Inc. Squire Boone Caverns Robert & E. Jo Hoy Daniel & Nancy Krodel Tara Rembusch Grindstone Charley’s St. Christopher School Tony & Macharri Jones Robert & Judy LaEace John & Linda Roach Herff Jones Sun King Brewery Anthony & Kari Jost Michael & Heather McGinley Michael & Anna Roberts HoiTEAToiTEA The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Scott & Annette Kluemper Martin & Deanna Rielage Rhiannon Sanders Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Doug & Anne Kochell CORPORATE SPONSORS Brett & Natalie Smith Aqua Systems James & Allison Smith Home Run Inn The Famous Tomato Donavan & Erin Koester Archdiocese of Indianapolis BSN Terrance & Diann Taphorn Hoosier Trainer The Handlebar Indy Gregory & Pamela Korba Carson Insurance Agency Coca Cola Catie Triplet Hopwood Cellars The Iron Skillet Restaurant Sheriee Ladd FlexPak Mark & Molly Turpen Indianapolis Colts The Riviera Club Andrew & Wendy Lapadat Indiana Members Credit Union Alejandro & Laura Valle Indianapolis Indians The Secret Ingredient Bill & Peggy Litzelman-Cook Joel Stacey FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS Jeff Vanmeter Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tinker Coffee Company James & Tiffany Nagy Law Offices of Carmen Malone Immaculate Heart Church Men’s Luis & Hilda Vargas Indianapolis Power & Light Tyler Mason Salon/Spa Thomas Smith Marian University Group Scholarship Michael & Emily Webb Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Union Jack Pub Speedway David & Caroline Sperry St. Vincent Sports Performance Indianapolis Firefighters Emerald Society Michael Wesling Indianapolis Zoo United Refrigeration Curtis & Evangeline Taylor State Bank of Lizton John Lorenzano Memorial, Inc. Scholarship Jim & Kelly Young J.I. Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium Valle Vista Golf Club & Conference Center Chris & Becky Wehrle Laoh Our Lady of Knock Scholarship 3 Sisters Café James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Winding Ridge Golf Club Jim & Kelly Young Noel-Smyser Scholarship Agustin Inn JCC Indianapolis X-site Amusement Center Roberts Family Scholarship Ale Emporium Jepthra Creed Distillery Yogulatte St. Malachy Knights of Columbus #12540 Aqua Systems JH Specialty Zip City St. Rita Church The Archie & Bettie Smith Educational Fund 22 23 Revenue, Expenses & Endowments Capital Campaign

Revenue Expenses 1% 2% We are halfway to our goal. 0%2% 5% 7%

15% 15% Tuition, fees, net of credits Instruction 50% Archdiocese support Property &Facilities Contributions & events Caf eteria Caf eteria Bookstore Bookstore 8% Athletics Athletics Endowment income 1% Management & General 13% 62% Other income Advancement & Fundraising 7%

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Tuition, Fees, Net of Credits $4,911,865 62% Instruction $3,374,958.43 50% Ways to Give to Cardinal Ritter Archdiocese Support $985, 349 13% Property & Facilities $902,498.98 13% GIFTS OF CASH Contributions & Events $1,193,547 15% Cardinal Ritter receives a large portion of gifts in the form of cash simply because it’s the easiest way to give. Cash gifts are fully deductible within Cafeteria $446,622.69 7% the tax year of which they are given unless the total amount of the gift exceeds 50% of your adjusted income. However, the excess can be carried Cafeteria $411,205 5% Bookstore $54,185.94 1% forward for up to five years and used as a deduction within those years. Athletics $128,351 2% Athletics $539,972.31 8% GIFTS OF PROPERTY Endowment Income $45,092 1% Management & General $1,031,437.43 15% Almost any type of property has the potential to be a suitable charitable gift. This includes securities, art objects, real estate and other types of Other Income $177,013 2% Advancement & Fundraising $467,544.75 7% personal property. If you own property of which the value has appreciated so that it generates long-term capital gain if sold, you are generally Totals $7,861,166 100% better off donating the property to the school rather than selling it and donating the proceeds. Consult your attorney or tax advisor to find out Totals $6,817,220.53 100% what is best for your situation. Endowments LIFE INCOME PLANS A donor may wish to make a significant gift to Cardinal Ritter during his/her lifetime but may find it necessary to utilize income from those same assets. With this situation, a life income gift to Cardinal Ritter may be the answer. The basis of this type of gift is that you make an irrevocable Suzanne Black Caylor Scholarship Cardinal Ritter Cardinal Ritter contribution of cash or other assets to the school or the Catholic Community Foundation. The school or foundation will act as a trustee for these $372,712.60 Educational Endowment Facilities Endowment Fund assets which would allow the school or foundation to invest the assets and pay you an income for the remainder of your life and the life of your $411,399.19 $48,386.93 spouse or other beneficiary. At the end of these “life interests” the remaining principle will be passed on to the school. Established by the bequest of Suzanne Black Caylor. Distributions are to be used for Distributions are to be used to BEQUESTS Distributions are to be used to providing tuition assistance (in benefit the facilities of Cardinal The most common type of planned gift is a bequest, which is a provision in your will for a gift to the school. A charitable bequest is fully the form of scholarships) for Ritter Jr./Sr. High School. deductible from your estate and can significantly reduce estate taxes on the balance of your estate. Your bequest to Cardinal Ritter can take the provide an annual scholarship form of a specific bequest, cash or securities, real estate or other property. It can also take the form of a percentage of your total estate. to assist worthy students who students of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. A donor can make a gift to Cardinal Ritter by using a residuary bequest, which is the gift of all or a portion of your estate remaining after the demonstrate financial need to High School. payment of specific bequests, debts, taxes and administrative expenses. You can also make a contingent bequest, which takes effect only if your Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School. primary beneficiaries predecease you or are otherwise disqualified as legatees. This type of bequest may work well for younger donors because it does not adversely affect the primary interest of the donor’s spouse, children or other primary beneficiaries. A bequest can be restricted or unrestricted. Due to the changing future needs of the school, donors often make their bequests unrestricted in order to allow the use of funds Cardinal Ritter Teacher Sister Rita Vukovic Catholic Msrg. Ryan where they are most needed. Performance Program Fund Education Endowment Fund Endowment Fund $66,482.85 GIVING TO AN ENDOWMENT $52,681.10 $45,264.61 Gifts to an endowment are a permanent investment in Cardinal Ritter’s future. The original value of the gift is multiplied as it generates continuous Distributions are to be used to Distributions are to be used Distributions are to be used for investment income for the needs of Cardinal Ritter. fund a progressive development for financial need scholarships providing tuition assistance (in TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS and retention program for for students and support of the form of scholarships) for The memory of a loved one can be recorded as a tribute or memorial gift to Cardinal Ritter High School. The memorial is recognized in the faculty. academic programs at Cardinal students of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. Annual Report and notification of memorial contributions are made as you request. Ritter Jr./Sr. High School. High School. For more information on planned giving or gifts to Cardinal Ritter please contact the Advancement Office at (317-927-7826). 24 25 MILES CHRISTI SUM ‘I AM A SOLDIER OF CHRIST’ Cardinal Joseph Ritter

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