2013 Annual Report - Providence St. Mel

MAKING A
DIFFERENCE
PROVIDENCE ST. MEL SCHOOL
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
A LETTER FROM PAUL J. ADAMS III, PRESIDENT
& JEANETTE DIBELLA, PRINCIPAL
prospective families and their students, to our supporters, to guests, to anyone who
T oenters
our school, we welcome you to experience the difference that distinguishes
Providence St. Mel School.
Visitors who come to our school, walk our hallways, stand in our classrooms, and watch
our students and teachers invariably remark:
This school feels different from what I expected.
They see firsthand what sets us apart from other urban schools: The joy of learning
is evident in the classrooms and on the faces of our students, from the preschooler to
the high school senior. Students are motivated to learn, and teachers are passionate to
educate.
Paul J. Adams III
President
We know that we could not achieve what we do without you. Thank you. We are so
very grateful that you recognize and support what makes us different and successful.
Unlike far too many other schools, Providence St. Mel creates and fosters a rich learning
environment that is intentional in efforts to inspire and increase student performance.
In place is a rigorous academic curriculum with high expectations for all students to
succeed, despite where they start with their learning. Teachers show genuine concern
for students as individuals, encouraging students to believe in themselves and in their
abilities to learn, creating an overall positive learning community.
Providence St. Mel School, this exceptional college-preparatory school, is different —
and it makes a difference. It makes a difference in the lives of the students we teach
and for their hopeful families. It makes a difference in the lives of our teachers and staff,
who are wholly committed to our mission of preparing students for higher education,
satisfying careers, and bright futures.
But for all the talk of difference, this year has been no different than any other year.
We do the same thing that we have been doing from the very beginning, for nearly
four decades. We work hard. We establish high academic goals, which we follow,
and impressive goals, which we achieve. We insist on accountability for students as
well as teachers. We challenge all of our students to excel despite the odds. We
prepare them to compete globally, to succeed, and to contribute meaningfully to their
professions, their families, and their communities.
Jeanette DiBella
Principal
Moreover, we produce well-rounded individuals who can and do make a difference.
They are taking this place, this time, and this people, and are creating a better place,
a better time, and a better people.
Thank you for believing in and supporting the difference that is Providence St. Mel
School.
Paul J. Adams III
President
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Jeanette DiBella
Principal
“I will always remember my first year at
Providence St. Mel when I realized that this
is the place where I am going to stay because
this is a place where I can truly make a
difference. At Providence St. Mel we change
lives forever, and I know that every day we
make a difference and improve a child’s life
for the better.”
– Sharon Mixon, 5th Grade Teacher
As a teacher, Sharon Mixon has been making
positive impact on Providence St. Mel students
for more than twenty-six years.
“At Providence St. Mel we change lives forever,
and I know that every day
we make a difference...”
“I am a role model and mentor in addition to
being a teacher; I always try to set an example
for my students. Whenever I teach a class, I try
to make sure my students completely master
the subject. I want them to be the best possible
students — the best algebra students or the best
calculus students around. I have an incredible
amount of respect for this group of young
people.”
– Eric Hendricks, High School Math Teacher
Eric Hendricks is one of Providence St. Mel’s most
outstanding educators because he is both
demanding and inspiring. Teaching math to
Chicago’s brightest young minds for over fifteen
years, he is a true difference maker
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A LETTER FROM MICHAEL D. O’HALLERAN,
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and their families,
O nandbehalf
the proud graduates of the Class of 2013, I thank you for supporting
this remarkable school. You helped make the year another phenomenal
success. It is only with your financial commitment that Providence St. Mel has
been able to flourish and achieve this remarkable level of sustained academic
excellence.
Throughout its history, Providence St. Mel has been described as The School
that Refused to Die, A Beacon of Hope, The Hard Work School, The School that
Works, and, most recently, A Model for Urban Education. Each label captures
the essence of this school. Each attests its ability to instill in students the
fundamental values of responsibility, self-discipline, self-reliance, self-respect,
and perseverance.
Michael D. O’Halleran
The Chairman of the Board
of Trustees
Commitment, academic excellence, and hard work do matter, and they do
make a difference.
Providence St. Mel was founded to address a problem prevalent in far too
many urban communities: the need for a quality college-preparatory
education, an education that can break the cycle of poverty and
dependence and can lift children from bleak, challenging circumstances
and prepare them for lives of productivity, success, and hope. Our school
stands to help students in need, students with promise.
Yet for every child our school helps, there are many more deserving children
who want this exemplary education. Hundreds are unable to attend our school
simply because their families cannot afford the very modest tuition. With your
continued support, Providence St. Mel can help more of these students.
This is why your contributions have been so important and why your renewed
support would be so vital: You make this education possible.
I encourage you to read this report to see the difference that Providence St. Mel
is making — and to recognize the difference that you are making —
in the young lives of our students. Because of such caring individuals as you,
these hardworking, highly motivated, and promising students are fulfilling their
potential. On behalf of the entire Providence St. Mel community, especially
our determined students, I thank you for your unhesitating commitment and
continuing support.
“You make this education possible.”
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“This school can transform any student into
the best person they can be. The teachers here
encourage everybody and really help all the
students. At Providence St. Mel I feel a great
deal of accomplishment, and I am so thankful
for the opportunity to attend this school.”
– Ty T., Class of 2020
Ty T. is a sixth grade student who began
attending Providence St. Mel in the third grade.
Ty was a C student at his previous school, but
thanks to the Providence St. Mel difference, he
is a member of the National Elementary Honor
Society, performing at the top of his class and
is already looking forward to attending the
university of his choice.
“This school can transform any student
into the best person they can be.”
“On the West Side, a lot of people know me as
a basketball player, but at Providence St. Mel,
I am more than just an athlete. I feel complete
at this school because I know I can compete on
the court and in the classroom. I have friends
that go to other schools, and sometimes they
comment that they think I have too much
homework. I tell them that hard work pays off,
and I know I am prepared for college.”
– Tevin K., Class of 2014
Tevin K. began attending Providence St. Mel
his freshman year of high school. Now a senior,
Tevin is an all-star on the varsity basketball team
and in his classes. Tevin fully appreciates the
positive difference Providence St. Mel has had
on him and his sure-to-be bright future.
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
ESHE H., CLASS OF 2013
“On my first day in college, I realized that everyone at Brown is
smart. The professors know that as well, so it was very evident
that to succeed you will have to work hard, study, and prove
that you can earn the grade that you want. Compared to some
of my cohorts, I am extremely privileged to have had the
opportunity to attend such an amazing institution for high
school, because crucial skills for success and a passion for
learning has been instilled into me. I had a solid academic
foundation at Providence St. Mel and adjusting to the work at
Brown was not a hard process. If I did not have the same high
school experience, I am not certain that I would be able to say
that the transition into college would be the same.”
– Eshe H., Class of 2013
Eshe H. began attending Providence St. Mel School in seventh grade. She is a remarkable
member of the class of 2013 who earned the top grade point average for her class,
competed in sports, and participated in various extracurricular activities including Jazz Band
and Summer Opportunity of A Lifetime. Eshe is an outstanding example of the drive and
determination Providence St. Mel imparts to our students. Thanks to the Providence St. Mel
difference, we know that Eshe will continue to impress as she completes her undergraduate
degree at Brown University.
100%
of Providence St. Mel graduates have been accepted to four-year
colleges and universities for 35 consecutive years
65%
of the Class of 2013 was accepted to one or more top
tier universities earning more than $5 million in
scholarships
50%
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of graduates since 2001 have been
acepted to colleges and universities
rated by U.S. News and World Report
to be among “tier one” institutions
in the country
Below is a list of the Class of 2013’s acceptances to Tier One & Ivy League
schools, as ranked by US News and World Report:
Bates College
Baylor University
Boston College
Brown University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
College of Wooster
DePaul University
DePauw University
Drexel University
Fisk University
Fordham University
Howard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University – Bloomington
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Knox College
Lake Forest College
Lawrence University
Loyola University Chicago
Marquette University
Miami University of Ohio
Michigan State University
Morehouse College
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oglethorpe University
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Princeton University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Southern Methodist University
Spelman College
St. Louis University
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Syracuse University
Temple University
United States Air Force Academy
University at Albany SUNY
University of Buffalo
University of Chicago
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Houston
University of Illinois – Chicago
University of Illinois – Urbana
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Tennessee
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Vanderbilt University
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Xavier University of Louisiana
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE
Writing Competitions:
Ammaarah Y. (’14) received an honorable
mention and Jordyn H. (‘14) was a finalist in
the Pegasus Young Playwrights Competition.
Jeanette G. (’13) was a state semi-finalist in
the national Letters About Literature contest.
The Stock Market Game:
The PSM high school teams won second and
third place for the fall semester. In the spring
competition, the middle school teams swept
first, second, and third place.
Try-Math-a-lon:
Out of thirteen schools, Providence St. Mel
placed third and was awarded a bronze
medal.
Poetry Competition:
For the first time, Providence St. Mel sent a
team to compete in Louder Than a Bomb,
and Jordan H. (’13) made it to the semifinals.
Volleyball:
Vesper T. (‘13) was voted to join The Chicago
Prep Conference’s First Team All-Conference.
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Basketball:
The Lady Knights varsity team won the
Regional Championship, and the boy’s varisty
team won both the Regional and
Super-Sectional Championships.
History Fair:
Four Providence St. Mel students advanced
to the Metro Finals and Jordyn H. (’14) was
awarded The New Deal Historical Research
Award.
Godspell:
Students performed the musical Godspell
with choreography provided by the Joffrey
Ballet and guest musicians from Rush Hour
Concerts.
Solo and Ensemble:
Providence St. Mel students received seven
superior ratings. Adam H. (‘13) and Bernard
L. (‘14) were named All-State Musicians and
Bernard was selected for the All-State Honors
Choir.
Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest:
Tresure J. (‘25) was awarded the 1st level prize
for her excellent penmanship.
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering:
Providence St. Mel received first place, and the
team advanced to the semifinals. Samuel S. (‘13)
represented PSM at the state competition and
won third place in chemistry.
National Honor Society:
Eleven high school students and six lower school
students were inducted into the National Honor
Society.
Authors and Artists:
The entire kindergarten class was highlighted
in A Celebration of Poets, and artwork from
seven students was selected to be published
in the annual book, Celebrating Art.
Donor Wall and Auditorium:
Providence St. Mel School erected a brand
new donor recognition wall and honored
the generosity of Dan and Karen Pritzker by
dedicating The Dan and Karen Pritzker
Auditorium.
Continue reading for more detailed
descriptions of Providence St. Mel’s
impressive accomplishments.
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2013 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Writing Competitions
The annual Pegasus Young Playwrights
competition promotes stage writing and
gives young students an outlet for
independent and artistic expression.
Of the 650 plays entered in the regional
competition, Ammaarah Y. (’14) was one
of 20 students to receive honorable mention,
and Jordyn H. (’14) was one of the 10
finalists. Additionally, senior Jeanette G. was
a state semi-finalist in the national contest,
Letters About Literature, for her letter to
Pazcaul Villarongo for his poem “The SoCalled.” Letters About Literature is a contest
for students to write an author about how
their works have personally impacted them.
Lady Knights Volleyball
For our Lady Knights volleyball team, 2013 was an outstanding season. Vesper T. (’13) was voted
to join The Chicago Prep Conference’s First Team All-Conference. This means that Vesper was
voted one of the best players in the entire conference by a panel of coaches. Stephanie W. (’13)
was also voted to join the Second Team All-Conference. Go Lady Knights!
The Lady Knights volleyball team takes time off from a busy practice to pose for their team picture. Bump, Set, Spike!
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. Try-Math-a-lon
The Try-Math-a-lon is a competition put together by the National Society of Black Engineers
to increase African American students’ capabilities when preparing for standardized tests,
allowing them to excel academically and succeed in college and beyond. PSM was
represented by William B. (’13), Samuel S. (’13), Ammarah Y. (’13), and Ifunanya O. (’14).
Out of 13 schools across the Midwest, Providence St. Mel came in third place and was awarded
bronze medals during an awards banquet.
Members of PSM’s winning stock market team, along with
advisor Mr. John Egan, present their winning theories to an
entertained audience at the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Stock Market Games
The Stock Market Game helps teach
students math, social studies, technology,
business and economics while emphasizing
the importance of saving and investing.
The PSM Stock Market teams won second
and third in the high school division in the
Chicago Stock Market Game for the 2012
fall semester. More than 13,800 Illinois
students in grades 4-12 participated in this
educational program. In the spring of 2013,
out of 150 student participants,
Providence St. Mel teams placed first,
second, and third in the All Chicago and
Suburbs Middle School Chicago Board
Options Exchange Stock Market Game.
The three seventh grade teams represented
PSM’s first ever sweep of the competition!
Basketball
Both Providence St. Mel’s varsity basketball teams both
finished another spectacular winning season. The Lady
Knights basketball team were the Regional Champion
for the first time since the 1980’s! Also, for the second
year in a row, our boys’ basketball team has won the
Regional and Super-Sectional Championships. Khalil
S. (’13) received an Illinois Associated Press honorable
mention and was awarded the Chicago Prep
Conference Player of the Year. Additionally, Coach
Tim Ervin was awarded the Illinois Basketball Coaches
Association Coach of the Year Award for an
outstanding second year in a row.
Tevin K. (’14) shoots a layup over a Seton
Hall defenseman.
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Jordyn H (’14) displays her New Deal Research
Award. Congratulations, Jordyn! Providence St.
Mel is proud of you!
History Fair
Eight finalists from Providence St. Mel’s History Fair
competed against students from all over Chicago in
the city level History Fair. During preparation for the
History Fair, students chose a topic relating to Chicago
and the national theme. This year’s theme was
“Turning Points in History.” Following the city level
round, four Providence St. Mel students advanced
to the Metro Finals. Marcellus B. (’14), Jordyn H. (’14),
and Vicari S. (’14) were recognized for their
outstanding research papers and Fanita R. (’14) for
her exceptional website. Additionally, Jordyn was
awarded the New Deal Historical Research Award
for her paper on Su Lin.
Poetry Competition
Providence St. Mel sent our first team ever to
compete in Louder Than a Bomb, Chicago’s
annual youth poetry slam hosted by
Columbia College and WBEZ. Poets Asante N.
(‘14), Alicia W. (‘16), Jordan H. (’13), Terrance
W. (‘13), and Tiara T. (’13) wowed the
judges, and PSM was awarded second place
in round one and fourth place in round two.
For her individual poem, “Oreo,” Jordan
scored the highest of any poet in round one
and made it to the semifinals.
WYSE
Providence St. Mel students captured first
place at the regionals for WYSE (Worldwide
Youth in Science and Engineers). Sponsored
by the University of Illinois, WYSE fosters
students’ interest in the fields of science, math,
and engineers. Our 14-member team
advanced to the Sectionals, where Samuel S.
(’13) earned a second place score in physics,
third place in math, and a second place prize
for chemistry. Samuel then represented
Providence St. Mel at the WYSE State
competition and was awarded a third place
bronze medal in chemistry.
Thanks to your support, this talented group of students will be America’s future leading engineers and scientists.
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Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
Lower school student Tresure J. (’25) was recognized for her excellence in penmanship and
awarded the 1st grade level award in the 2013 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. This
annual nationwide contest promotes legible handwriting, and the entrants are judged by the size,
shape, spacing, and slant of their handwriting.
ACT-SO
ACT-SO is a competition sponsored by the NAACP to promote
academic and cultural excellence in African American youth.
Samuel S. (’15) won a first place gold medal in earth and space
science in the DuPage County division. He was then eligible to
compete at the national level in Orlando, Florida. Additionally,
Joanna S. (’15) earned a silver medal in chemistry. Samuel went
on to win the bronze medal in the earth and space science
category at the National ACT-SO Competition! Samuel currently
attends the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
National Honors Society
Some of Providence St. Mel’s brightest and best—eleven high
school students and, for the first time ever, six lower school
students—were inducted in to the National Honor Society.
Selected students display excellence in scholarship, service,
leadership, character, and responsibility. To be considered for
nomination, lower school students need to have a cumulative
grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 and high school
students need to maintain at least a 3.25 GPA.
Samuel’s drive and determination at
ACT-SO serve as an impressive example to our younger Providence St. Mel
students.
PSM Published Authors and Featured Artists
Providence St. Mel is home to many talented young poets and artists. The kindergarten class was
highlighted in A Celebration of Poets - 2013, a national competition hosted by Creative
Communication: A Celebration of Today’s Writers. The entire Kindergarten class was judged and
accepted for publication. Also, seven of PSM’s art students had artwork accepted by Celebrating
Art and were published in Fall 2013 along with today’s best student artists.
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The average ACT Score in 2013
at Providence St. Mel
The average ACT Score
in 2013 in Illinois
The national average ACT score
of African American students
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PSM Presents: Godspell
Following months of rehearsals and
preparation, Providence St. Mel’s talented
students performed the musical, Godspell.
Godspell is a series of Gospel parables
interspersed with dazzling songs, and our
students, faculty, and staff were up to the
task of bringing the musical to life.
Congratulations to our outstanding
performers! Also, Providence St. Mel was
honored to have choreography directed
by the esteemed Joffrey Ballet and have
musical accompaniment provided by Rush
Hour Concerts.
The Godspell ensemble displays joy, charisma, and talent
as shining examples of what it means to be a Providence
St. Mel student.
The top 25% of the class of 2013
at Providence St. Mel school
averaged an ACT score of 28.5
IMEA All-State Honors Choir and IHSA/IESA
Solo and Ensemble Contest
Adam H. (’13) and Bernard L. (’14) were named All-State
Musicians by the Illinois Music Educators Association. Bernard
was also selected to be in the All-State Honors Choir. This is the
first time in PSM history that a junior has earned this level
of musical recognition. PSM students also competed in the
Illinois High School Association’s State Solo and Ensemble
Contest at Loyola Academy and received seven Division I
Superior ratings.
Bernard beams with pride after being
named to the All- State Honor Choir. Arts
and academics go hand in hand
at Providence St. Mel!
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DONOR WALL & DAN & KAREN PRITZKER AUDITORIUM
In April, Providence St. Mel unveiled our new donor wall. This permanent fixture features plaques
to recognize our many loyal supporters, including individuals, alumni, and organizations, whose
generosity, involvement, and concern for our school and our students have played a significant
role in making Providence St. Mel an extraordinary place. Honored on the wall are our leading
donors, those prominent benefactors who have made transformative gifts that total $1 million or
more. Members of our Cornerstone Society, those donors who have given a total of $100,000 or
more since their involvement began with our school, are also recognized. Honored as well are
those alumni whose support has totaled $15,000 or more and whose examples can inspire other
alumni to give back to Providence St. Mel. Special recognition was given to two ardent supporters:
all are now welcomed to the newly named Dan and Karen Pritzker Auditorium. Thank you to all
of our generous and compassionate supporters!
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FINANCIALS
Sources of Revenue 2012-2013
Tuition & Fees
$3,077,258
22%
Investment
Income
$806,655
6%
Expenses 2012-2013
Contributions
& Fundraising
$9,302,553
68%
Support
$1,472,981
20%
Auxiliary Activities
& Miscellaneous
Income
$519,445
4%
Program
$5,874,976
80%
MEET OUR DEVELOPMENT STAFF
Eileen Fitzgerald
Development Associate
fitzgeralde@psmnow.com
773-722-4600 x2104
General inquiries & updates
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F. Martin Glynn
Corporate & Foundation
Relations
glynnm@psmnow.com
773-722-4600 x2101
Grants, corporate &
foundation relations
Trina Kats
Development Associate
Institutional Giving &
Stewardship
katst@psmnow.com
773-722-4600 x2106
Events & communications
CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
The Cornerstone Society consists of friends and supporters who provide a solid foundation
through their generous gifts. This society honors those who have made contributions that total
$100,000 or more since their involvement began with Providence St. Mel School.
Total Gifts since 1978 (through June 30, 2013)
$3 MILLION AND ABOVE
The Coleman Foundation
Mr. Thomas H. Dittmer
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Hurvis
Hurvis Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pritzker
The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Pritzker Cousins Foundation
$1 MILLION - $2.9 MILLION
Aon Corporation
The Basler Family
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Basler
Mr. Donald N. Basler
United Conveyor Foundation
Bestfoods Educational Foundation
Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson
Florik Charitable Trust
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Keiser
Oscar G. & Elsa S. Mayer Family
Foundation
Michael and Kay O’Halleran
The Pusinelli Family
Gregory and Marie Pusinelli
John and Maxine Pusinelli
Renee and Edward Ross Foundation
Mr. Samuel C. Schuppe
Ted Hoyer Charitable Trust
Ms. Marie C. Hoyer
Mr. and Mrs. John Shutack
Ms. Oprah Winfrey
$500,000 - $999,999
Anonymous
Abbott Laboratories Fund
The Barr Fund
Mr. Gary Elden and Ms. Phyllis Mandler
Mr. and Ms. Robert J. Glickman
The Robert and Caryn Glickman
Foundation
Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons
Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons
Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation
McDonald’s Corporation
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Mrs. Mike Michael
The Northern Trust Company
Polk Bros. Foundation
Refco, Inc.
Dr. Scholl Foundation
$250,000 - $499,999
Anonymous
Caroline and John Ballantine
A. G. Becker Foundation
Blum-Kovler Foundation
The Canning Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust
The Fort James Foundation
GE Commercial Finance
Hackberry Endowment Partners
Julie and Parker Hall
Michael and Diane Hora
Ingredion Incorporated
Ms. Judith Joy
The Joyce Foundation
Mr. Randolph R. Kurtz
LINK Unlimited
The Fred Maytag Family Foundation
Mary M. McGuire Trust
Jack Miller Family Foundation
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation
Mr. Nickolas J. Neubauer
Ronald H. Ringer Foundation
Mike and Maureen Roberts
Sage Foundation
Dona and Sam Scott
Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Takiff
United Airlines
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
W.P. and H.B. White Foundation
$100,000 - $249,000
Anonymous (2)
Paul J. Adams III
Guy A. and N. Kay Arboit
Charitable Trust
Bankers Life & Casualty
Mrs. Janis Battle
The Alvin H. Baum Family Fund
Albert Y. and Jackie Bingham
BP
Helen Brach Foundation
Marc and Liza Brooks
Mr. Richard M. Burridge, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Calderon
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Calvert
Cashel Foundation
A. M. Castle Foundation
CBOT Foundation
Children’s Scholarship Fund
Citadel Group Foundation
Crown Family Philanthropies
Cuneo Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Domenic DaValle
Mrs. Jeffrey C. Doane
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Dow Chemical USA
Mr. Harve A. Ferrill
Field Foundation of Illinois, Inc.
First Bank of Highland Park Foundation
Stephanie and Greg Guyett
Marguerite Delany Hark Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Inc.
HSBC - North America
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Sara Lee Corporation
Leonard Loventhal and Laura Glaser
Mayer Brown LLP
Mr. Barry Mayo
Col. Stanley R. McNeil Foundation
Chuck McQuaid
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Motorola Foundation
John Nuveen & Company Inc.
Océ-USA, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Peer Pedersen
Plastipak Packaging Inc.
Premark International
Ritzenthaler Family Foundation
RREEF Capital Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Salemi
Albert J. Speh, Jr. and Claire R. Speh
Foundation
TCF Bank
Tellabs, Inc.
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ALUMNI SOCIETY
The Alumni Society consists of alumni who provide financial contributions in support of
sustaining the future of Providence St. Mel. This society honors alumni who have made
contributions that total $1,000 or more since graduation.
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $200,000+
Michael E. Hora, St. Mel ‘62
Michael D. O’Halleran, St. Mel ‘68
LEADER’S CIRCLE $100,000 - $199,999
Anthony J. Salemi, St. Mel ‘67
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $50,000 - $99,999
Marietta C. Bratta-Garber, Providence ‘60
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE $25,000 -$49,999
Carl L. Harris ‘77
Gladys M. Nowicki, Providence ‘46
DREAMER’S CIRCLE $10,000 - $24,999
Letitia D. Dillard ‘96
Leona Jackson, Providence ‘39
Sylvia L. Jones ‘89
Cassandra R. Minor ‘84
Gerald W. Shay, St. Mel ‘60
Thomas A. Sullivan Trust, St. Mel ‘20
Phyllis A. Wojtar, Providence ‘44
BUILDER’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999
John E. Abney ‘96
Albert L. Braggs ‘69
Kimberlee J. Burt ‘88
John Coughlin, St. Mel ‘68
Timothy D. Ervin ‘91
Joseph F. Fels, St. Mel ‘40
Michael J. Graft, St. Mel ‘50
Angela F. Johnson-Williams ‘89
Clement J. McDonald, St. Mel ‘67
Eugene L. Moore ‘97
Nicholas Piediscalzi, St. Mel ‘48
Robert C. Sassetti, St. Mel ‘47
PLANNER’S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999
Peter A. Brusca, St. Mel ‘59
Jamelyn E. Cotton ‘86
Cecelia W. Fairfax ‘74
Gloria A. Franchi, Providence ‘49
Marie Gartland, Providence ‘68
Lawrence E. Grisham ‘69
Lowell D. Hamilton ‘85
Patricia S. Hanlon, Providence ‘46
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Wayne L. Haraldson, St. Mel ‘59
Beatrice C. Hurey ‘85
Linton Johnson ‘98
Patrick Martin, St. Mel ‘67
Daniel R. McLean, St. Mel ‘55
Ronald L. Price ‘78
Earl J. Ruppert, St. Mel ‘42
Betty Sloan, Providence ‘55
Deborah Sturgis-Hinton ‘89
John F. Sweeney, St. Mel ‘52
Patricia Wilde, Providence ‘53
WORKER’S CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499
Virginia B. Anderson, Providence ‘65
Joseph P. Bauer, St. Mel ‘63
Kathryn A. Bernards, Providence ‘66
Michael P. Brennan, St. Mel ‘63
Gregory L. Canty ‘83
Ave Maria Capitanini, Providence ‘45
Janetta Cotton ‘86
Dorothy Crane Davis, Providence ‘40
Anita Curi, Providence ‘40
Noreen Dennehy Jasinski, Providence ‘52
Bobby T. Dillard ‘96
Vickie V. Fair ‘79
George Johnson ‘72
Roberta Kaminski, Providence ‘59
Thomas E. Kearney, St. Mel ‘46
Robert P. Littlefield, St. Mel ‘44
Margaret Loftus, Providence ‘46
Irene V. Maksym, Providence ‘60
Alice M. Maresh, Providence ‘40
Patrick J. Mellett, St. Mel ‘55
Nedra Miller Karim ‘75
Roosevelt Moncure ‘80
Shawn W. Nelson ‘90
James J. O’Connor, St. Mel ‘65
John R. Olechny, St. Mel ‘65
Daniel Pankiewicz, Providence ‘57
Virginia R. Reed, Providence ‘54
Bill Reider, St. Mel ‘46
Irene Smith-Steele ‘75
Kimbrel D. Stephen ‘72
Calvin C. Thurman ‘72
Aleatha Wilson ‘87
Diane A. Zachwieja, Providence ‘60
TRIBUTE GIFTS
Gift Period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
IN HONOR OF
Paul J. Adams III
Jesse and Priscilla Adams Cleveland
Merilyn U. Bieler
Ms. Joan L. Bieler
The Branch Family
Ms. Carolyn Branch
Richard M. Burridge
Jeff and Alexandra Klein
Mary Ann Ryan
Cass Davis
Gregory Katz
Tom Dittmer and Frances Schultz
Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Froelich III
Mr. Paul F. Glenn
Bryan Emrich, Old World Industries
Borders Perrin Norrander
Brenda P. W. Hampton
Ms. Lori M. Hampton
Tom Hurvis
Jim and Kay Mabie
Howard Isenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Katie Coleman
Barbara Letscher
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Letscher
Lankford T. Littleton
Mr. Corey P. Littleton
Leonard Loventhal
Scott and Beth Bakal
Joyce and Bette Miller
Ms. Christine Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. ONeil
Mr. Thomas ONeil
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Parson
Geoffrey A. Parson
Raju Patel
Jeff and Alexandra Klein
Burma Romano
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lubrani
Edward Ross
Ms. Billie Ross
Dona and Sam Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Palm
Lee and Maryanne Stone
Richard and Janet Haines
Marci Van Gilder-Rubin
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rubin
Michael V. Barsanti
Mrs. Alma R. Barsanti
IN MEMORY OF
Alida Basler
Mrs. Toni Mathis and Mr. David Mathis
Mrs. Mary Simon
Mrs. Ann Sherby Cole
Dr. Suzanne L. Epstein, Ph.D.
Mrs. Juneal B. Ferguson
Mrs. Gloria Flanzer
Mrs. Carola Kupfer
Mrs. Janey Lahey
Mrs. Joan B. Martin
Mrs. Jane R. Stein
Mrs. Naomi Yale
Ms. Debra Yates
Sarah Anne Brennan
Delaware City School District
Mattie L. Brown
Mr. Nander Brown, Jr.
Robert Bryant
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bryant
Dan Burtin
Mrs. Jacqueline Burtin
Gina Gilley Danely
Randy and Marilyn Gilley
Ray Anthony Dennis
Doris J. Newton
Domenic and Mary Franchi
Ms. Gloria A. Franchi
Buvern Francisco III
Ms. Natasha Parker
Leona Jackson
Mr. Kurt L. Knoll
Mrs. Janet Knoll
Ms. Nicole R. Mason
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Loken
Virginia Juracic
Larry Juracic
James F. Kearney
Anonymous
Pat Marovich
Mr. Salvador Gutierrez
Mary J. McEnery
Thomas and Rose Hughes
Jeffrey Mayer
Ms. Trischa B. Duke
Mike McClellan
Michael Flynn
Michael J. Piorkowski
Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski
Charles D. Porter
Mr. and Ms. Charles D. Porter
Minetta Powell
Ms. Jamelyn E. Cotton
Sister Marie Jeanette Riley
Roy Jasinski and Noreen
Dennehy Jasinski
Victims of Sandy Hook School
Mr. and Mrs. James Strawn
Dona and Sam Scott
Ms. Virginia Weise
Sanford Takiff
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bryant
Harper Councill Trenholm, Jr.
Ms. Portia Y. Trenholm-Hamlar
Patty Turner
Ms. Paula T. Grasso
Please note: We have made an earnest effort to ensure accuracy. Should you find any discrepancies,
please accept our apologies and notify the Office of Development at 773-722-7756.
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IN-KIND GIFTS
Gift Period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Ms. Kathleen Barnett
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Douglass
Mr. Randy Fama
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Hurvis
Target Foundation
United Airlines
GIFTS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS
Gift Period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
$100,000+
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Hurvis
Hurvis Charitable Foundation
Michael and Kay O’Halleran, St. Mel ‘68
$50,000 - $99,999
The Basler Family
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Basler
Mr. Donald N. Basler
United Conveyor Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Calvert
Mr. Gary Elden and Ms. Phyllis Mandler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Keiser
The Pusinelli Family
Greg and Marie Pusinelli
John and Maxine Pusinelli
Mr. Samuel C. Schuppe
Ted Hoyer Charitable Trust
Dona and Samuel Scott
$25,000 - $49,999
Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson
Stephanie and Greg Guyett
Michael and Diane Hora, St. Mel ‘62
Laughing Acres Family Foundation
Mike and Maureen Roberts
Denise and Joe Seminetta
$15,000 - $24,999
Mrs. Linda Ray Arny
Mr. Robert E. Baylous
Mr. Dennis B. Reding
Mr. Peter F. Stack
Mr. Richard M. Burridge, Sr.
$10,000 - $14,999
Loretta and Bob Cooney
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Pelzer
Mr. Howard E. Jessen
Ms. Judith Joy
Susan and Richard Kiphart
Jim and Kay Mabie
Mr. William E. Mayer
Mr. Nickolas J. Neubauer
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Salemi, St. Mel ‘67
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Seigle
$5,000 - $9,999
Mr. Paul J. Adams III
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Grimm
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Culliton
Mr. William M. Daley
Mr. Robert W. Damlos
Ms. Jeanette M. DiBella
Mr. Harve A. Ferrill
Mr. John M. Hall
Mr. Andrew S. Rosenman
$2,500 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Bergeman
Marietta Bratta-Garber, Providence ‘60
Mrs. Frances Carter Johnson
Ms. Jamelyn E. Cotton ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cullen
Mrs. Jeffrey C. Doane
Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffery Geldermann
Cynthia and Dan Helle
Mr. Scott Hensley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Huesing
Andrew and Sheree Johnson
Sylvia L. Jones ‘89
Mr. James D. MacLennan
Mr. Scott A. McKeon
Chuck and Monica McQuaid
Mr. John J. Nowicki, Providence ‘46
Mr. and Mrs. Raju N. Patel
John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe
Mr. Roger W. Stone
Lisa and Charles Tribbett
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (3)
Mr. John E. Abney ‘96
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Antwi-Barfi
David J. and Beverly J. Baar
Ellen and George Benson
Mr. Albert Braggs ‘69
Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown
Ms. Kimberlee J. Burt ‘88
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Mrs. Jacqueline Burtin
Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Calian
Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Carlson
Mr. Raymond F. Connor
Mr. Charles R. Courtney
Mr. and Mrs. John B. D’Arcy
Ms. Letitia D. Dillard ‘96
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Douglass
Mr. John F. Egan
Mr. Carter W. Emerson
Mr. Dan Fietsam
Michael Flynn
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fortnum
Ms. Astra Gamsjaeger
Mr. Donald C. Gancer
Mr. Jerald T. Gary Jr. ‘03
Mrs. Ericka K. Gibson ‘90
Mr. Paul F. Glenn
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hadlai Hull
Ms. Angela F. Johnson-Williams ‘89
Mr. Allan M. Kaplan
Ms. Naomi Lane
Mr. Jonathan E. Michael
Cassandra R. Minor, M.D. ‘84
Ms. Sharon L. Mixon
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. John R. Morris
Mr. Robert S. Nelson
Mrs. Lori Newman
Mr. Alfred G. Nichols
Cathy and Bill Osborn
Geoffrey A. Parson
Ms. Tonya Price ‘85
Mr. and Ms. Elbert Robinson Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald & Judy Shay, St. Mel ‘60
James W. Stevenson Jr.
Mr. and Mrs John B. Sullivan
Rev. and Mrs. Craig Swanson
Mr. Wolfe J. Tone
Ms. Lynn Tufano
J. Kim Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Alford Williams
Mr. and Ms. Charles D. Wolf
$500 - $999
Mr. Edward C. Auxer
Mrs. Alma R. Barsanti
Joe Benigni
Bruce and Christy Bush
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Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Calderon
Barbara Calhoun
Mr. John (Jack) F. Calmeyn
Mary Jo Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Casey
Ms. Lakisha M. Conley ‘92
Mr. John H. Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Curley
Roy Jasinski and Noreen Dennehy Jasinski,
Providence ‘52
Rev. Timothy D. Ervin ‘91
Mr. Randy Fama
Mr. and Mrs. Buvern J. Francisco, Jr. ‘70
Dr. Annie M. Garraway
Bill and Pam Grady
John and Pat Grady
Ms. Paula T. Grasso
Wayne L. Haraldson, St. Mel ‘59
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hood Jr.
Capt.(Ret.) and Mrs. Sam Horton
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Iberle
Mr. James L. Jackson
Carol J. Kallok
Gregory Katz
Mr. Kenneth Keller
Jim and Ann LaPalermo
Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Lucido
Ms. Ruby G. Martin
Ms. Necco McKinley ‘91
Dr. and Mrs. Percy C. Moss Jr.
Ms. Christine Ott
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Palm
Dr. Myla M. Patterson-Smith ‘96
Mr. Bernard Pump
Mr. Jim Rojahn
Mr. Robert R. Schoeberl
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Schuler
Drs. Timothy and Mirika Sentongo
Julie Jovan-Sheerin & Patrick Sheerin, Jr.
Mr. Owens J. Shelby ‘00
Ms. Janet Stevens
Mike and Kathleen Talty
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thigpen
Adolf and Karin Trenkenschu
Ms. Kimber A. Turner ‘03
Ms. Aleatha Wilson ‘87
Ms. Christine Wilson ‘88
$250 - $499
Anonymous
Mr. Josh C. Aicklen
Heritage Motel of Carbondale
Ms. Adwoa V. Antwi-Barfi ‘00
Ms. Terri F. Baker Esq.
Ken and Susan Beard
Mr. and Mrs. James Bell
Chris & Neil Blitstein
Ms. Carolyn Branch ‘89
Mr. Kevin Brogan
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Campbell
Lt. Col. Gregory L. Canty ‘83
Mr. Jack Cavalenes
Ms. Molly Clark
Mr. Andres Clavero
Jesse and Priscilla Adams Cleveland
Bill and Judy Craig
The Cullen Family
Mr. and Ms. Bill Dawson
Mr. Shep Dunlap
Jon and Rachel Barreto Edensword
Frank Egan
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Eidelstein
Mr. Matthew Farias
Ms. Melissa Fentress
Ms. Eileen Fitzgerald
Mr. Emmanuel Ford ‘02
Ms. Sheila E. Foster ‘03
Ms. Celeste Gleeson
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Grisham ‘69
Ms. Lori M. Hampton ‘97
Mrs. Adrienne Hawkins-Turner
Mr. John Heneghan
Mr. Matthew R. Humphries ‘92
Ms. Beatrice C. Hurey ‘85
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Karlson
Trina Kats
Thomas and Patricia (Connelly) Kearney,
St. Mel ‘46
Joseph and Sally Keenan
Mr. and Mrs. Desmond R. La Place
Mr. Robert LaBombard
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee
Marty and Barbara Letscher
Don and Terri Liebentritt
Mr. Martin S. Lindenberger and Ms. Arlene
M. Wallace
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lubrani
Mr. John M. McCabe
Mr. Edward J. McGillen
Mr. Kevin McGrath
Mr. Michael McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. McLean, St. Mel ‘55
Percy Angelo and Marvin Medintz
Ms. Elizabeth H. Meenan
Diane Scott Milan
Kendra L. Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Minor
Drs. Jeanette and Mark Moulthrop
Ms. Nicole Muhammad
Mr. and Mrs. James Neal
Ms. Whitney Neighbors
Mr. Shawn W. Nelson ‘90
James J. O’Connor, St. Mel ‘65
Ms. Erin O’Keefe
Ms. Natasha Parker ‘92
Ms. Christina Pointer
Carol and John Rappel
Ms. Emina Rebronja
Ms. Diana Rich
Mr. Irving C. Richardson ‘98
Mr. Todd Rigby
Jill and Ron Rohde
Ms. Mary Sabatino
Helen E. Sieben
Dr. and Mrs. Carl Spight
Dr. Deborah Sturgis-Hinton ‘89
Ms. Jennifer Sullivan
Mr. Keith D. Taylor
Ms. Rubbie Thomas
Mr. Calvin C. Thurman Jr. ‘72
Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Van Beek Jr.
Mrs. Marci Van Gilder-Rubin
Ms. Christel D. Ward
Mr. Robert C. Weisheit, Jr.
Mr. Orrin R. Williams
Sara Wing
$100 - $249
Anonymous (8)
Mr. David M. Allen and Ms. Mary
Linberger
Virginia and David Anderson,
Providence ‘65
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Arnold
Ms. Mary Lou Backes
Ms. Eleanor B. Badalich, Providence ‘68
Mr. Henry W. Barkhausen
Mr. Joshua Baumfeld
Mary Bellmar and Peter Olson
Mr. Stanley Bernard
David and Kathryn Bernards,
Providence ‘66
Mr. and Mrs. Howard I. Bernstein
Ms. Mary Ann Berry
Ms. Joan L. Bieler, Providence ‘67
Ms. Phyllis Birks
Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Brandfonbrener
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bryan
Mr. Woodrow Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Cappo
Mr. James P. Caputo
Ed and Ursula Carroll
Don and Carol Ann Cisek
Ms. Carolyn S. Cole
Ms. Gaile Collins
Ms. Camilla Conlon
Mr. John G. Cooper, Jr.
Mr. Frank J. Cullen
Ms. Charity S. Curtis ‘03
Ms. Kelsey Daniels
Ms. Elizabeth Dea
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Delaney
Ms. Yosha DeLong
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dirmish
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence A. Dondanville
Mr. Michael J. Doyle, St. Mel ‘61
Mr. Robert Duda
Mr. Goodwin W. Duncan
Ms. Ellen Edwards
Mr. David English
Mr. David N. Evers ‘04
John and Lorraine Facella
Ms. Marilyn Fall
Mr. and Mrs. E. Marvin Farwell
Dr. Adolphus C. Favors Jr , M.D.
Rev. Donald J. Fenske
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Florsheim
Ms. Gloria A. Franchi, Providence ‘49
Ms. Diane Frisch
Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Froelich III
Ms. Joan T. Gagen
Mr. Joseph Gaskill
Joan Gerig and Orlando Redekopp
Mr. Joseph Glaser
Mr. and Mrs. Ari Glass
Ms. Stacie Graham
Mr. Salvador Gutierrez
James and Carol Haddon
Richard and Janet Haines
Ms. Jordyn Harrison
Mr. Richard Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hartley
Ruben and Brenda Heffner
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hennig
Mr. Jesse Herr
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hirsch
Dr. Walter S. Hofman
Ms. Denise Houser Bell ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hummer
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hynes
Mr. John A. Jackanicz
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jackson
Ms. Echelon L. Jackson ‘87
Ms. Joanne Jackson
Mr. Donald E. Janssen
Mr. Thom Jenkins
Mr. William R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston
Mr. and Dr. David L. Jones ‘90
Ms. Keysha L. Jones-Wheeler ‘92
Carol S. Kane
Mr. Howard J. Karloff
Ms. Katherine Kazanecki
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kearney
Mr. John H. Klancnik
Jeff and Alexandra Klein
Laura Kodres
Ms. Emma LaCour
Frederick and Linda Lane
Mr. Theo R. Leonard, Jr. ‘87
Mr. William J. Leugers, Jr.
Ms. Dana Levinson
Mr. Corey P. Littleton ‘90
Ms. Wen J. Liu
Ms. Malinda Lochner
Dr. and Mrs. William V. Lofton
Ms. Corinne M. Lyon
Mr. John R. Maag, St. Mel ‘68
Ms. Alice M. Maresh, Providence ‘40
Ms. Marcelline Martin
Frances K. Lee Matheu
Mrs. Toni Mathis and Mr. David Mathis
Ms. Eve Mayer
Patricia A. McAvinchey
Ms. Noreen M. McCann
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McCanna
Ms. Domonique F. McCord ‘97
Mr. Philip McKenna
Ms. LaTauna D. Mead-Perkins ‘88
Joe Mendes
David and Emily Merjan
Dr. Wayman D. Merrill
Richard and Sara Mesirow
Dr. Ernest E. Mhoon
Ms. Donna E. Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Morgan
Ms. Lisa Moultrie
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Myers
Mr. William P. O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. William P. O’Connell
Mr. Ken O’Gorman
Ms. Meghan O’Halleran
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Olechny, St. Mel ‘65
Ms. Riley ONeil
Mr. Thomas ONeil
Ms. Yolanda D. Palmer ‘84
Ms. Bettye J. Parque
Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Patinkin
Dr. Bernard M. Pawlowski
Ms. Lauren Peggau
Mr. Brian Pickett
Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski, Providence ‘54
Ms. Carolyn A. Powers
Trish and Tim Preheim
Jay H. Price
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pruitt
Mr. Maurice S. Pugh ‘97
James and Linda Pushaw
Mr. and Mrs. Everett O. Queckboerner
Mr. David G. Quinlan
Marjorie D. Reddick
Ms. Virginia Rose Reed, Providence ‘54
Mrs. Rebecca L. Reid
Ms. Rashida Restaino ‘00
Ms. Katrina Roddy
Ms. Billie Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rubin
Mr. Milan G. Rulich
Mr. Antoine Ryan
Mary Ann Ryan
Arthur J. Schmitz
Ms. Roxanna Sconyers
Ms. Marilyn C. Sensendorf
Mr. and Mrs. E. Webster Shaker
Mrs. Mary Simon
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Simpson
Ms. Teruko Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Snitzer
Ms. Diane Sotiros
Paul and Diane Spanier
Mr. Kenneth M. Spychala
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Ms. Naomi J. Bell
Mr. Omar J. Bell ‘99
Robert and Sandra Bennis, St. Mel ‘62
Ms. Pamyla Berryhill ‘91
Mr. Terrance T. Bertrand ‘91
Ms. Michelle Bibbs
Ms. Wanda Y. Billups ‘90
Mr. Curtis M. Blair ‘99
Mr. Ian Blakey ‘89
Ms. Delanda A. Blunt-Hester ‘89
Mrs. Sibyl Bomer
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Boswell
Ms. Shandra B. Boyd ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Brabec, St. Mel ‘68
Mr. Joseph R. Brabec
Mr. Anthony R. Brent ‘90
Ms. Berta Brock
Mr. Bryon C. Stanislaw
Mr. Arthur D. Browder, Jr. ‘93
Mr. Mike Stensland
Mr. Nander Brown, Jr.
Lee and Maryanne Stone
Ms. Lena Brown
Julie and Bob Stracks
Dr. Clarence W. Brown III ‘94
Mr. and Mrs. James Strawn
Ms. Tiffany N. Brown ‘07
Mr. Gerard A. Swick
Ms. Keesha Brown
Ms. Leslye Swigert
Miss Lindsay Bryant
James E. Tate
Ms. Devora V. Bryant ‘91
Mr. Marcus I. Thomas ‘01
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bryant
Mary Thommen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Buerer
Mr. and Mrs. Samme L. Thompson
Mr. Fernando Bunch ‘85
Mr. Darryl Tom
Ms. Zonnie Bunch
Ms. Portia Y. Trenholm-Hamlar
Mr. Darnell Burtin ‘92
David A. Turner, M.D.
Ms. DaToya J. Burtin-Cox ‘96
Elizabeth Uihlein
Mr. Matthew Calcagno
Angela and Allan Vagner
Ms. Helen M. Callahan
Mr. Richard B. Vanecko and Mrs. Barbara
Ms. Carmelita Campbell
H. Vanecko
Ms. Erin J. Carmack ‘91
Eleanor Wagner
Mr. Jay Casey
Mr. William Wangerin
Ms. Colleen Caughlin
Ms. Milagra B. Ward ‘06
Mr. John J. Caulfield
Mr. Todd Wartchow
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Cherskov
Ms. Sparkle Waters ‘99
Mr. Jay Christgau
Mr. Scott A. Welch
Mrs. Ann Sherby Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Wicklund
Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Katie Coleman
Mr. Frank J. Wiedner
Mr. Curtis L. Conley ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Winger
Ms. Sonji Cooks ‘94
Mr. Jason Winkler
James M. and Beverley A. Cosgrove
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Woods
Mr. Richard D. Covington ‘99
Ms. Barbara J. Woodson-Silas ‘83
Mr. Nathan P. Cox ‘95
Mr. Craig A. Yarbrough ‘86
Mr. Craig Crawford ‘09
Mr. Timothy Young
Ms. Lori D. Crisler
Ms. Loren P. Crockett Jordan ‘83
Up to $99
Rev. Robert A. Cross
Anonymous (9)
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Adamski, St. Mel ‘61 Mr. Patrick R. Cunningham ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Danko
Ms. Nicole Akers
Mr. Jerrell A. Dantzler ‘97
Mr. Lawrence T. Amos ‘99
Ms. Autumn Davenport
Mr. and Ms. Mark Angeloni
Mr. Cass Davis ‘89
Mrs. Janet E. Antal
Ms. Sandra Davis
Mrs. Maureen R. Avina, Providence ‘60
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Davis
Mr. and Mrs. John Aylward
Mr. Russell T. Davis ‘75
Ms. Joan Bailey
Ms. Lenell Davis Johnson ‘83
Ms. Adrienne Banks-Buford
Ms. Aquanetta Dawson
Mr. Charles M. Barber
Mr. Andrew Del Giudice
Ms. Kathleen Barnett
Chris Delhey
Mr. R. W. Baruth
Allan Devitt & Susan Z. Diamond
Mr. James L. Baskin
Mr. Aaron Donovan
Joe Bauer, St. Mel ‘63
Ms. Trischa B. Duke
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard G. Beck
Ms. Kimberly N. Echols
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Ms. Safiya Edwards
Ms. Kachet T. Edwards ‘91
Ms. Joan E. Enderle
Dr. Suzanne L. Epstein, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Espevik
Jason A. Ferguson & Eraina Davis-Ferguson ‘96
Mrs. Juneal B. Ferguson
Ms. Elizabeth M. Fiden
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fischer
Mr. Kenneth P. Fivizzani
Mrs. Gloria Flanzer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Fodor
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fountain Jr. ‘78
Mr. Alvin Francisco
Ms. Kenisha Francisco
Tonya Francisco
M. S. Frear
Mr. and Mrs. K. Sean Frey
Rev. Charles G. Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Garth
Ms. Amy George
Randy and Marilyn Gilley, Providence ‘67
Mrs. Elizabeth Goellner
Miss Mariselle Gonzalez
Ms. Nancy M. Gordon
Ms. LaToya Gray
Ms. Grace Grayson
Ms. Nakia Green
Ms. Kristin S. Hailey ‘97
Ms. Aissa E. Hamilton Bell ‘81
Doug Hammer
Ms. Audrey J. Harris
Ms. Charmeaka E. Harris ‘99
Ms. Laurencella Hawkins
Mr. Derrick K. Hayes ‘08
Mr. Kevin Hayes
Ms. Anita Henderson
Ms. Sharmaine Hendrix-Miller ‘94
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Hennessy
Ms. Tiffany A. Hermon ‘89
Ms. Robinia Hill ‘89
Mr. Leroy Hill ‘93
Mr. John Hodel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holman
Ms. Roxanne Hubbard Howard ‘82
Thomas and Rose Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurley
Edward and Patricia Jablonski
Mr. Joe Jackson ‘85
Richard and Nancy Jacobs
Ms. Jamana R. Jamison ‘98
Ms. Trudi Jenny
Mr. Joseph Johnson ‘91
Ms. Kawanda T. Johnson ‘91
Ms. Sharon C. Johnson ‘86
Ms. Denise M. Johnson-Bournes ‘92
Ms. Crystal D. Johnson-Jackson ‘98
Mr. Ronald Jones ‘75
Ms. ZoJacquelene D. Jones ‘92
Ms. Makeda Joseph-Wallace ‘90
Larry Juracic
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Keller
Mrs. Jennifer Kerns Kelly
Mr. and Percy Kerrens
Ms. Rosemary Kinney
Mr. Kurt L. Knoll
Mrs. Janet Knoll
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Kragh
Mrs. Carola Kupfer
Mrs. Janey Lahey
Mr. Terrence M. Lampkin ‘90
Ms. Noelle D. Lane Jones ‘91
Mr. Keith Langston ‘85
Mr. Jermaine Lanier ‘92
Ms. Michelle Lawson
Mr. David W. Leifker
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Letscher
Mr. Burton Lewis
Ms. Tosha L. Lewis-Bunch ‘86
Ms. Tonia Lewis-Rogers ‘85
Ms. Rachel Lindley
Mr. Terrell L. Lindsey ‘97
Ms. Marguerite Lockhart
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Loken
Mr. Rodney C. Long ‘86
Ann and Nello Lucchesi
Father Patrick M. Lyons
Mr. Alex M. Lyons ‘87
Ms. Pamela M. Mack ‘84
Mr. Sylvester C. Mackey ‘94
Mrs. Irene V. Maksym, Providence ‘60
Ms. Tami Malina
Mr. Leonard Manka
Donald C. and Audria B. Marek
Ms. Mary B. Marshall
Ms. Susie Marshall
Mrs. Joan B. Martin
Ms. Marnita Martin-Harris ‘82
Ms. Nicole R. Mason
Mr. Koai K. Matthews ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Maurer
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McBreen
Don Q. McCord ‘88
Mr. William R. Pepper and Mrs. Teresa E.
McDonald-Pepper
Mary J. McEnery
Mr. Ryan McGreal-Miller
Mr. Larry McKay ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick McKinney
Ms. Martuice M. McKinney ‘01
Ms. Wankenia L. McNeal ‘91
Ms. Lynnette McRae ‘02
Ms. Roberta Michaletz
Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Miller, St. Mel ‘44
Ms. Carmella M. Miller ‘82
Mr. Corey J. Minnifield ‘99
Mr. Reginald Mobley
Ms. Meriem C. Monroe ‘00
Ms. Verletta I. Moody
Ms. Yolanda Moore ‘84
Warren S. and Dr. Patricia Moore
Mr. Reginald I. Morrow ‘90
Mr. Anthony Mosley
Mr. Steven Muhammad
Arthur Murnan
Mr. Aaron J. Myers ‘97
The Neal Family
Ms. Katrina L. Neal ‘87
Ms. JoAnn Newsome
Doris J. Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Oken
Ms. Dolores Ostrowski
Dan and Mary Ann Pankiewicz,
Providence ‘57
Mr. Ernest Pettis ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Pope
Mr. and Ms. Charles D. Porter
Ms. Patricia A. Pruitt
Mr. Byron J. Pullen ‘98
Ms. Kiera Reed
Ms. Litonia D. Reed ‘90
Ms. Colleen Reilly
Mr. John Riddles
Mr. Ricky L. Roberts ‘92
Mr. Chris M. Roberts ‘77
Ms. Bridgett Rolling
Ms. Natasha R. Rolling ‘92
Howard J. Romanek
Ms. Alice Rooks
Ms. Maya D. Ross ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Rowells
Ms. Mary T. Saigh
Ms. Mary Schmuttenmaer
Mr. Marc Sengstacke
Mr. Raymond C. Sibley ‘82
Mr. Gregory J. Sikora
Mr. John C. Sims ‘90
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Singleton ‘85
Ms. Alicia R. Smiley ‘01
Mr. Dale W. Smith III ‘98
Ms. Eleshia L. Smith ‘96
Mr. Laird K. Smith
Ms. Jaime Y. Smith ‘98
Mr. Dorian Smith ‘91
Ms. Marnesia M. Smith-Jackson ‘94
The Honorable Bobbie L. Steele
Mrs. Jane R. Stein
Ms. Louise R. Stella
Ron and Julie Stepp
Carolyn M. Stopka
Mr. Matthew T. Stover
Polly and Bill Stowe
Ms. LaVette Straughter
Dr. Earl C. Swallow
Eddie and Denise Swift
Ms. Robyn B. Sykes ‘94
Ms. Shameka Tate
Stephanie Taylor ‘84
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenner
Dr. and Mrs. Somasundaram Thamilavel
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Thomas III
Ms. Marceline I. Thomas ‘78
Mr. Jack L. Thorson
Ms. Karina Tovar
Mr. Willie Tubbs ‘89
Mr. and Mrs Carlton E. Tucker
Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Turner
Mr. Arthur Turner II ‘00
Mr. John F. Twomey, Jr.
Ms. Elizabeth Valdes
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Valentine
Mr. Alex Vann ‘10
Mr. Harmon P. Vaughter
Mr. and Mrs. Charvis R. Walker ‘94
Ms. Anita Ware ‘89
Ms. Amber J. Watson ‘01
Mr. Ryan B. Watson ‘03
Mr. Danny B. Weathersby II ‘96
Ms. Korin E. Weathersby ‘01
Miss Sharon B. Wells
Mr. Michael P. Werich, St. Mel ‘60
Ms. Kimberly A. Whiting ‘87
Ms. Landis Wiedner
Mr. David L. Williams ‘94
Dorothy Williams
Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Williams
Ms. Rahel Williams
Mrs. Steffany Williams Cunningham
Mr. Mark Williamson
Ms. Nicole Willis ‘89
Mr. Jake L. Wiseman ‘75
Mr. William H. Woods ‘78
Ms. Yvette Woods ‘83
Ms. Constance R. Woodson-Wilson ‘86
Mrs. Naomi Yale
Ms. Debra Yates
Mr. Marvin Zonis and Ms. Lucy Salenger
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WORK
PLAN
BUILD
DREAM
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GIFTS MADE BY ORGANIZATIONS
Gift Period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
$100,000+
The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Renee and Edward Ross Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999
Oscar G. & Elsa S. Mayer Family
Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Aon Foundation
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
Plastipak Packaging Inc.
Renaissance Re
Ronald H. Ringer Foundation
Sage Foundation
Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation
Validus Group
Wells Fargo
$15,000 - $24,999
Anonymous (3)
ACE Charitable Foundation
The Barr Fund
Blum-Kovler Foundation
Helen Brach Foundation
The Canning Foundation
The Andrew and Alice Fischer
Charitable Trust
Grosvenor Capital Management, LP
Ingredion Incorporated
Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson
Scholarship Foundation, Inc
Pasadena Property LP
Dona & Sam Scott Foundation
$10,000 - $14,999
Arch Reinsurance Company
Ariel Investments, LLC
Aspen Re
J. W. Bagley Foundation
William Blair and Company, L.L.C.
Fred J. Brunner Foundation
Cashel Foundation
CBRE, Inc.
The Chartered Foundation
Keith Davis Scholarship Fund
Eimer Stahl LLP
Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation
Ironshore
ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Jack Miller Family Foundation
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Munich Re
Henry E. Niles Foundation, Inc.
Pepper Construction Group
Reyes Holdings LLC
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation
Ritzenthaler Family Foundation
Roundtable Healthcare Partners
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
United Airlines
Wakerly Family Foundation
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.
$5,000 - $9,999
Ayco Charitable Foundation
The Charles W. & Patricia S. Bidwill
Charitable Foundation
Bruce Foundation
A. M. Castle Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust
Hannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn
Memorial Foundation
Deloitte LLP
The Donley Foundation
Endurance Speciality Insurance, LTD
Everest Global Services, Inc.
Federated Group, Inc.
Hiscox Foundation USA
ICC Chemical Corporation
C. Louis Meyer Family Foundation
Odyssey Re
Partner Re
The Karla Scherer Foundation
Segal Family Foundation
Seigle Family Foundation
Roger and Susan Stone Family
Foundation
Swiss Re
Teach America’s Children
Trotter Family Foundation
Riaz H. Waraich Charitable Foundation
W.P. and H.B. White Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999
Ace American Insurance Co.
Alterra Reinsurance USA Inc
Carol Bernick Family Foundation
CBOT Foundation
ECC Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Euclid Insurance Services, Inc.
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Kirkland & Ellis
MacLean-Fogg Company
McKesson Foundation Matching Gift
Program
Oxford Bank & Trust
Kristin Linnea Skvarla Foundation
TCF Foundation
The TJX Foundation, Inc.
The Westerman Foundation
The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund
$1,000 - $2,499
Alta Packaging, Inc.
ArcelorMittal Matching Gifts Program
Margaret S. and Philip D. Block, Jr.
Family Foundation
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Theodore Eckert Foundation
Edison Electric Institute
Fifth Third Bank
Geraldi Norton Foundation
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Chicago
Lockton Companies, LLC
Perkins Coie Charitable Foundation
PJH & Associates, Inc.
Plante & Moran, PLLC
The PNC Financial Services Group
Reed Family Foundation
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global
Impact Funding Trust, Inc
Special People in Need
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
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Benjamin & Bettina Van Cleave
Charitable Foundation
Pauline Warren and Joan Castle
Charitable Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational
Matching Gift Program
Ronald & Geri Yonover Foundation
Terra Nova Standardized Test
& 2013 Advanced Placement Tests
$500 - $999
Anonymous
Chubb & Son
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Target Foundation
Trey Whitfield School, Inc.
$250 - $499
Abbott Fund
Borders Perrin Norrander
Hospira Foundation
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Nvidia Employee Giving Program
$100 - $249
AT&T Foundation
Horizon Screen Print, Inc.
The Lisa Nemeroff Foundation
Peoples Gas
Perkins Coie LLP
Prior Family Charitable Trust
Up to $99
Delaware City School District
J. P. Morgan Chase
King’s Hardware, Inc.
PepsiCo Foundation
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program
United Way of Lake County
86%
Providence St. Mel’s
average score in
the Terra Nova
Standardized Test,
36 points higher
than the national
average in 2013
50%
National average
score in the
Terra Nova
Standardized Test
91% of Providence St. Mel High School students passed their AP tests in 2013
67% of students in Illinois passed their AP tests in 2013
61% of students globally passed their AP tests in 2013
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Paul J. Adams III
Providence St. Mel School
Caroline W. Ballantine
Mary Jo Basler
Angelina D. Brown
Ottawa Auto Spa
Richard M. Burridge, Sr.
RMB Capital Management
John A. Canning, Jr.
Madison Dearborn Partners
Debora de Hoyos
Mayer Brown, LLP
Thomas H. Dittmer*
Marcia E. Doane
Gary Elden
Grippo & Elden, LLC
Harve A. Ferrill
Dan Fietsam
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Aon Risk Solutions
Gregory L. Guyett
JP Morgan
David H. Hoffman
Sidley Austin, LLP
Michael E. Hora, Sr.
J. Thomas Hurvis
Old World Industries
Oscar D. Johnson, Jr.
Associated Bank
Sylvia L. Jones
WLS-ABC 7
Judith Joy
Yes with Joy!
Michael L. Keiser
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Benjamin Kovler
Blum-Kovler Foundation
Todd Lippman
CBRE, Inc.
Maribel Mata Benedict
Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP
Barry Mayo
Radio One, Inc.
Philip McKenna
Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.
Scott A. McKeon
ACE USA
Michael D. O’Halleran
Aon Benfield
Raju N. Patel
Bank of America
Erik J. Pedersen
Pedersen & Houpt
J. David Pepper
Pepper Construction
Karen Pritzker
The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Gregory J. Pusinelli
William Blair & Company, LLC
Stacey Riddell
Michael J. Roberts
LYFE Kitchen
Mark W. Rohde
TCF Financial Corporation
Andrew S. Rosenman
Mayer Brown, LLP
Edward W. Ross
Renee and Edward Ross Foundation
Robert J. Ryan
Interactive Metronome
Samuel C. Schuppe
Dona T. Scott
Denise M. Seminetta
Premiere Asset Management, LLC
David L. Steinberg
Copy-Mor, Inc.
James W. Stevenson, Jr.
Wiedner and McAuliffe, Ltd.
Wolfe J. Tone
Deloitte Tax Services
*Lifetime Trustee
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
With your gift today, you can make a difference in the life of a child!
Our tuition is among the lowest for all independent schools in Chicago. We keep our tuition
modest so that we can offer to students, who otherwise would not have the opportunity, a superior
college-preparatory education. But event this low tuition is more than our struggling families can
afford.
Families recognize the quality and promise of a Providence St. Mel education. They pay what
they can—and all families must pay something—towards their child’s education. But this amount
seldom covers the tuition and never covers the true, full cost of education, which is more than
double our tuition.
Only with the help of such caring supporters as you can Providence St. Mel continue to keep
tuition low, offer indispensable scholarships, meet operating expenses, and provide key academic
and enrichment programs that enable students to thrive, excel, and succeed.
Please join our other partners today and be as generous as you can:
Click:Visit www.psmnow.com and click on Donate Now to submit your online contribution easily, conveniently, and securely. This paperless method saves postage
and printing costs!
Mail: Use the enclosed self-addressed envelope to mail your check made payable to
Providence St. Mel School.
Call: For more information on how you can support Providence St. Mel, call the
Development Office at 773.722.7756.
Your gift can make a difference for one life. A matching gift can make a difference for
another. Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees,
and sometimes even spouses. Please check with your employer. Gift matching is an easy, simple,
and powerful way to increase the impact of your donation.
Providence St. Mel also appreciates gifts of goods and services that directly support our programs
and facilities.
Every gift, no matters its size, can make a difference!
All of us at Providence St. Mel thank you for your much-needed support.
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“I WILL
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!”
- Tinia J., Class of 2026
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US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 7658
CHICAGO, IL.
Providence St. Mel School
Office of Development
119 South Central Park Blvd.
Chicago, IL. 60624
www.psmnow.com
Mission Statement
At Providence St. Mel, we believe.
We believe in the creation of inspired lives
produced by the miracle of hard work.
We are not frightened by the challenges
of reality, but believe that we can change
our conception of this world and our
place within it.
So we WORK, PLAN, BUILD, and DREAM–
in that order. We believe that one must
earn the right to dream. Our talent,
discipline, and integrity will be our
contribution to a new world; because we
believe we can take this place, this time
and this people, and make a better place,
a better time, and a better people.
With God’s help, we will either find
a way or make one.