Mission Statement “Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith, the Joliet Catholic Academy family creates an environment that cultivates opportunities for academic excellence, meaningful service, Christian respect, and Catholic values in the traditions of the Carmelites and Franciscans.” Table of Contents Message from the Principal/CEO 3 Faculty and Staff 4-5 Highlights and Achievements 6 College and University Acceptances 7 Message from the Director of Institutional Advancement 8 Financial Summary 9-10 Investing in Futures 11 Giving Back – Baratta Family Foundation 12 Annual Giving by Level 13-17 Annual Giving by Class 18-21 Alumni Across the United States 22 Gifts In-Kind/Corporate Matching Gifts 23-24 In Loving Memory 25-26 The JCA Legacy Circle 27 Special Thanks 28 Special Events and Fundraisers 29 Jubilate’ Recognition Award 30 Continuing Your Support 31 Looking Ahead 32 This Annual Report recognizes the alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations that have invested in the financial support of Joliet Catholic Academy from July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012. Your gifts truly make a difference in meeting the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social needs of our current Angels and Hillmen. Every effort has been made to present a complete listing of donors. If an error or omission has occurred, we apologize and ask that you bring it to our attention by calling (815) 741-0500, ext. 215. All contributions made on or after July 1, 2012 will Disclaimer appear in the 2012-2013 Annual Report. 2 Joliet Catholic Academy Dear Friends, The 2011-2012 school year was one filled with enthusiasm and Administration optimism as we continue the legacy of our fine institution. We Mr. Jeffrey Budz are built on Tradition- and through this tradition we will succeed Principal/CEO and progress in all facets of education. Our pride lies in the spirit Mr. William Pender of our students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff and those that Assistant Principal care deeply about providing the highest quality education. We are the school of choice! Mr. Edward Mayer Business Manager/CFO We are Angels and we are Hilltoppers! We are Carmelite and we Mrs. Diane Nowaczyk are Franciscan! Director of Institutional Advancement Through our Strategic Planning initiative, set to launch for the years spanning 2013-2018, the following vision statement was formed as a definition of JCA expectations not only for the next Board of Members five years but for many years to follow: Sr. Susan Bruno, O.S.F. “Joliet Catholic Academy is a school of opportunity…a beacon Fr. Robert Colaresi, O. Carm. of light for all. We live Carmelite and Franciscan values, think Sr. Margaret Guider, O.S.F. Principal critically, partner with families, engage the community, and Sr. Mary Rose Lieb, O.S.F. champion Christian Servant leadership, while igniting passion and Fr. David Simpson, O. Carm. enthusiasm for life’s journey.” Fr. John Welch, O. Carm. (’56) We want our students to graduate as faith-filled, intelligent, well- rounded young men and women that represent themselves, their family and their school with pride and respect in the community as well as in the classroom. It is with your help and support that Board of Directors we can build on our vision and maintain the excellence that is expected at Joliet Catholic Academy. Mr. George Barr Mr. William J. Bayci (’74) We know these are still challenging economic times, but we must Mr. Chuck Beutel (’71) keeping moving forward. Our Wi-Fi initiative from last year was Mr. Jamie Bowden but a bridge to new technology in our classrooms. Through the Mr. Paul Buss (’59) generosity of our donors, we are able to follow our Technology Fr. Warren Carlin, O. Carm. Plan and equip teachers and students with the proper technology Mrs. Kim Cunnea to move them to their college choice and careers. We let our Fr. David Dillon, O. Carm. curriculum drive technology and we give our students the proper Mr. Edward Dollinger (’81) skills to make history. Dr. Thomas P. Dow (’85) from the from It is with heartfelt gratitude that I thank you for your support of Mr. Robert Filotto our JCA students. Your investment pays dividends as your gift Sr. Sharon Frederick, O.S.F. is an investment in our future. We are in this together – and Mr. John Gerl together we will build our Tradition. Mr. Michael J. Korst (’80) Mr. Daniel R. Malinowski Sr. Rita Mandella, O.S.F. Mr. John Mezera Blessings, Mr. Greg Newsome Fr. Michael O’Keefe, O. Carm. Mr. Gregory L. Peyla (’71) Sr. Peggy Quinn, O.S.F. Mrs. Luanne Roth Jeffrey R. Budz Mrs. Jane Schmig (’76) Principal/CEO Mr. Shamus Mudron (‘95) Alumni Representative Message 2011-2012 Annual Report 3 Jennifer Szynal Jared Voss (’92) Foreign Language Department Science Department Faculty Florence Austrums, Dept. Chair James Barello (’64), Dept. Chair Dennis Czerny Therese Barrett Computer Center Katherine Drabik Joyce Cabay (’77) Eugene DiVecchio, Director of Lauren Finaldi Matthew Morrissette Technology & Dept. Chair Dea Saro Gregory Vogen Mary Ostrem, Technology Assistant/ Learning Resource Program Debra Witmer Teacher Amy Douglas, L.R.P. Coordinator Jake Ziesmer (’04) Mary Ellen Reato (’73), Technology Suzi Arnett (’86) Social Studies & Business Department Assistant Jacqueline Cherwin (’80) Mark Clarke English Department Mathematics Department Joseph Gura Scott Allgood (’91) Jeanette Bell Mark Hansen Sheila Fry, Dept. Chair Jan Brill Mindy Izzo Celeste Mackey David Douglas (’75) Jason Midlock (’02) Betsy Quas Frank Golf (’63) Michael Pero, Dept. Chair Cheryl Rybarczyk Marge Lakota, Dept. Chair Theology Department Chris Scheibe Heidi Lyne Joseph Burke, Dept. Chair Fine Arts Department Tina Osburn (’94) Jeremy Hylka Joyce Kelstrom Physical Education & Health Department Cory McDermott (’01) Jeannette Spreitzer (’64) Staci Gue Jane Nolan (’66) Marguerite Stoiber (’69), Dept. Chair Jake Jaworski (’02), Dept. Chair Robert Passehl (’86) Employee Giving Many thanks to the dedicated faculty and staff who contributed to JCA during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Scott A. Allgood (‘91) Katherine Drabik Sr. Barbara A. Kwiatkowski, O.S.F. Barbara Powers Suzanne M. Arnett (‘86) Lauren Finaldi Margaret M. Lakota Betsy Quas Florence M. Austrums Frank Golf (‘63) Virginia Lovell-Mladic Mary Ragusa (‘93) Jeanette M. Bell Staci L. Gue Nancy Lupton Mary Ellen Reato (‘73) Barbara Bertino Joseph A. Gura Celeste C. Mackey Diane Reichstadt (‘75) Susan R. Borella Mark S. Hansen Beverly Matuszewski Christine Scheibe Janice A. Brill Ellen Herron Edward Mayer William Scheibe Jeffrey R. Budz John Horn (‘91) Cory M. McDermott (‘01) Holly A. Scordo (‘90) Joseph Burke Kristin Horn (‘93) Jason Midlock (‘02) Daniel Sharp (‘74) Mary Lou Catalani (‘77) Jeremy M. Hylka Diane Nowaczyk Fr. Jeffery Smialek, O. Carm. Jacqueline E. Cherwin (‘80) Mindy Izzo Kristina Osburn (‘94) Jeannette A. Spreitzer (‘62) Mark E. Clarke Jacob E. Jaworski (‘02) Mary Ostrem Marguerite E. Stoiber (‘69) Rosemarie Costa Valerie Jelinek (‘79) Robert Passehl (‘86) Brian Vaughan Dennis Czerny Linda Jenco William C. Pender Christine Voss Eugene DiVecchio Suzanne Kairis Michael S. Pero Patricia Yeager Amy Douglas Christina Kinsella Sr. Maria Pesavento, O.S.F. (‘60) Jake A. Ziesmer (‘04) David W. Douglas (‘75) Daina Kinsella Denise Phillips 4 Joliet Catholic Academy Campus Ministry Barbara Huey (’74), School Nurse Fr. Jeffery Smialek, O. Carm., Campus Beverly Matuszewski, School Nurse Minister Janitorial Department Sr. Barbara Kwiatkowski, O.S.F., Beatriz Aguilar Campus Minister Jose Herrera Staff Copy Room Jose Lopez, Supervisor Denise Phillips, Copy Room Clerk Silvester Matamoros Admissions & Financial Aid Office Dean’s Office Manuel Santos Debbie Dispenza, Admissions & Kevin Las (’68), Dean of Students Library & Media Center Financial Aid Coordinator Christina Kinsella, Assistant Dean of Barbara Powers, Librarian/Media Kris Horn (’93), Director of Financial Students Specialist Aid Linda Jenco, Dean’s Office Secretary Marketing & Communications Mary Ragusa (’93), Admissions & Development Office Department Financial Aid Coordinator John Horn (’91), Director of Suzanne Kairis, Director of Marketing Alumni Relations Office Development Bill Scheibe, Director of Holly Scordo (’90), Director of Alumni Sue Borella, Development Coordinator Communications Relations Food Service Department Principal/CEO’s Office Assistant Principal’s Office Robert Lovstad, Food Service Director Rosemarie Costa, Administrative Virginia Lovell-Mladic, Administrative Stefanie Elliott Assistant Assistant Valerie Jelinek (’79) Special Events Office Athletic Office Daina Kinsella Christine Voss, Special Events Manager Daniel Sharp (’74), Athletic Director Carolyn Lemke Spirit Shop David Douglas (’75), Boys’ Athletic Nancy Munday (’71) Jamie Lincoln (’80), Spirit Shop Coordinator Suzanne Reilly (’80) Coordinator Christina Kinsella, Girls’ Athletic Kim Zembruski Student Records Office Coordinator Guidance Department Margaret Goolsby, Student Records Nancy Lupton, Athletics Secretary Ellen Herron, Jr./Sr. Counselor Coordinator Business Office & Dept. Chair Maintenance & Grounds Department Mary Lou Catalani (’77), Accounts Kathy Major (’74), Jr./Sr. Counselor Gary Antich, Supervisor Receivable Clerk Brian Vaughan, Fr./So. Counselor Keith Klein Sr. Maria Pesavento, O.S.F. (’60), Staff Patricia Yeager, Fr./So. Counselor Chris Smith Accountant Barbara Bertino, Guidance Office Diane Reichstadt (’75), Accounts Secretary Payable/Payroll Clerk Health Office Jill Batusich, School Nurse 2011-2012 Annual Report 5 Highlights & Achievements Academic