SHG Visions Spring 2014 - Sacred Heart

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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 1
SPRING 2015
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SACRED HEART ACADEMY CATHEDRAL BOYS GRIFFIN SACRED HEART-GRIFFIN
Points of Pride at SHG
Something amazing is always happening inside and outside of the classroom
STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Students work together in Advanced Placement
chemistry class to titrate an acid
SHG brings home the Spirit Award at City
Tournament
The juniors participate in a retreat day focused
on creating unity among their class
The Stations of the Cross come to life during
the Ash Wednesday prayer service
Student Ambassadors lend a helping
hand at the Hope Institute after school
Math teacher Will Cragoe is recognized by
WRSP-TV as the “Teacher of the Week”
Freshmen learn the ropes of respect from
upperclassmen during “Freshman Focus”
study hall
The Student Diversity Team hosts a “Taste of
Diversity”during lunch
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POINTS OF PRIDE FROM PAGE 1
Volunteers
STUDENT
SPOTLIGHT
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Sunday,
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Athletics
Seven student athletes signed
Letters of Intent in January on
National College Signing Day.
Congratulations to Quinn Oseland, University of Minnesota;
Jack Broeker, University of
Illinois-Champaign; Gabe Green,
University of Southern Mississippi; Michael Zeigler, Southern
Illinois University-Carbondale;
John Morgan, Robert MorrisChicago; MaKenna Butcher,
Parkland; Brendan Stannard, St.
Ambrose.
enjoy the fa
Courtney (Klemm) Westlake ‘02 and daughter Brenna
visit the Child Psychology class to talk about Brenna’s
special needs
Some of “The Addams Family” cast members
Photo courtesy: Terry Farmer
We take pa
‘46 and Ma
hard-worki
Committee
Fine Arts
Eleven music students were
selected by competitive audition
to perform in the IMEA All-State
Music Convention held January
31, 2015 in Peoria. Will Charlton,
Sydney Compton, Ian Davis and
Nathan Ihlenfeldt were selected
for the All-State Chorus.
Andrew Kinsel-Jones, Michael
Lanham, Tori Londrigan, Austin
Servais and Hayley Tolan were
selected for the All-State Honors
Chorus.
Jenny Haley and Daniel McGrath
were chosen for All-State Band.
Scholar
The WYSE (Worldwide Youth in
Science and Engineering) Varsity
team are State-bound after participating in competitions recently
in central Illinois.
Fifteen students were inducted
into the German National Honor
Society. To be eligible for induction, the student must have
maintained a GPA of 4.0 for 5
semesters. n
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droves to le
day.
Catholic Schools Week is celebrated with an All School Mass
SHG Presents:
Biology students get hands on experience
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THURSDAY, March 26, 7:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, March 27, 7:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, March 28,
2 & 7:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, March 29, 2:00 P.M.
“Addams Family Picnic”
Children’s event
Sunday, March 29, 12 p.m.
Peg (Senger)
Tickets on sale now!
Call 787-1595, ext 153
Save the Date!
Spirit Sunday at SHG
April 19, 2015
Bring your family and friends and join us for our first walk/run around our
beautifully renovated West Campus. Enjoy the scenery and the atmosphere
while getting a workout with fellow alums, parents, and students.
All are welcome!
Questions may be directed to Michele Reavy at
reavy@shg.org
Becky Crowe,
dine-in line
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r Brenna
Brenna’s
56th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner
Volunteers
of all ages
come
event
together
for yearly
he 56th
Annual
Mostaccioli
Dinner was held on
Sunday,
March 1, 2015.
Even
with nearly a foot of
snow
on the ground,
alumni and friends gathered to
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enjoy the famous mostaccioli and meatballs.
The Mostaccioli Dinner would not be possible
without the generosity of our faithful volunteers.
Faculty, students, parents, and alumni came out in
droves to lend a helping hand on that snowy Sunday.
Judy O’Shea directing carry out line #1 with the help of our
awesome students and volunteers
We take pause to remember Peg (Senger) Coleman
‘46 and Marilyn (Meers) Tate ‘48. These two
hard-working women served with the Mostaccioli
Committee since the beginning. n
Students working carry out line #2
on experience
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Peg (Senger) Coleman
Marilyn (Meers) Tate
Mary McMann, Michele Wilson and Melanie Dhabalt
run the ticket booth at Mostaccioli
und our
osphere
nts.
Becky Crowe, Kathy Mohn, Julie Brown, and Maria Ruiz working the
dine-in line
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Miss Mary Pecoraro ‘05 and the fashion students sold
handmade items to raise money for an upcoming field trip
Tracy Family Foundation continues to support
improvement of Catholic education
husband Robert Tracy established DOT Foods, Inc.
in Mt. Sterling, IL in 1960. Their small establishment, built on a strong ethical foundation and the
belief of serving customers well, has grown to be a
national food redistribution company. Knowing the importance of sharing what they received with others, in 1998 Dorothy and Robert began the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF). Through
the foundation, DOT Foods, Inc. shares some of
Members of the Tracy family receiving the NCEA Seton award
their profits each year with the local community of Photo courtesy: Catholic Times
Brown County in west central Illinois. Catholic
Since its inception in 2004, we have awarded over
education has been the beneficiary of many TFF
$130,000 thanks to the generosity and vision of
grants. many. Many requests we receive are technology
based. Examples of items funded over the past two
Over the last several years, the foundation has inyears include a virtual music classroom, hardware/
vested millions of dollars in sustainable, long range software for our Engineering class, multiple MMP
planning initiates for Catholic education in west
players, Chromebooks, Ipads and accessories, video
central Illinois. cameras and digital art pads for the Art Department,
vernier lab probes, ethanol probes and oxygen senIn recognition of this generous contribution, the
sors for the Science Department and many other
Tracy Family Foundation was one of the recipients educational tools that helps SHG remain competiof the 2014 National Catholic Education Associative within the classroom.
tion (NCEA) Seton Award.
Many teachers contribute towards this fund each
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School has greatly bene- year because they really believe in the program and
fited from the Tracy’s generosity over the years and benefit from it.
was recently a recipient of a $15,000 grant from the
Tracy Family Foundation for SHG’s Teacher Grant Congratulations to the Tracy Family and thank you
Fund.
for your commitment to Catholic education! n
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With the help
teers, the even
over $10,000.
Mrs. Dorothy Curtin Tracy ’45 and her late
The SHG Teacher Grant Fund was developed in
2004 as a way to allow the faculty to write a grant
for programs and projects in the classroom that are
“above and beyond” what teachers can spend within the standard operating budget. We encourage
teachers to “dream big” and this program has really
inspired teachers to get creative in their classrooms.
A Nigh
held at
Save the Date!
2nd Annual Homecoming Celebration
after the Home football game
Friday, September 25, 2015
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A Night on the Red Carpet
held at West Campus
Math teacher Doug Martin generously donated his time and talents in creating the entire trivia powerpoint presentation. Questions ranged from identifying city skylines, to name-that-movie
quotes, to SHG history.
he newly formed Alumni Council, led by Alumni
Activities Coordinator Michele Reavy, held “A Night on
the Red Carpet” themed Trivia Night on February 20th.
With the help of over ten sponsors and numerous volunteers, the evening turned out to be a huge success, raising
over $10,000.
Neuhoff Media talents Kevin O’Dea and Steve Bridge served as
the emcees of the evening. Their colorful commentary made the
reading of the questions and answers humorous and exciting.
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Thirty-nine trivia teams braved the wintry weather to
compete in an eight-round trivia competition. Cash
prizes were awarded to the teams who scored first and
second place, along with door prizes for “Best Dressed
Table”, and various games that were played in between
rounds.
Primo Designs donated a Step-and-Repeat backdrop that
created a great space for photos. Those in attendance
included alumni, parents, faculty, and friends of SHG.
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Proceeds from the
trivia night will
benefit the SHG
Scholarship Fund.
For more information about the
scholarship fund,
contact Jennifer
Bettis, Director of
Advancement, at
217-787-9732 or
bettis@shg.org. n
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Sacred Heart-Griffin Hall of Fame
Nominations
ominations are being sought for the SHG Alumni Hall of Fame. The person(s) selected will be inducted during
the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Guidelines for Nomination: Person nominated must
have graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Cathedral Boys High School, Griffin High School or SHG a
minimum of 25 years ago. Nominee should be an individual who has distinguished him/herself by sharing their time
and talent for the benefit of others, and/or one who has excelled through their contributions to society beyond the scope
of their chosen profession. In addition to the questions below, submit a typed written page in support of your nominee’s
qualifications for the Hall of Fame Award. Please fill out the nomination form below along with a typed page in support
of your nominee’s qualifications for the Hall of Fame award. Please return both by April 15, 2015 to:
SHG Advancement / Alumni Office
1200 W. Washington Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702-4794
reavy@shg.org
Name of Nominee: (first, middle, last, maiden)________________________________________
School & Year of Graduation: ______________________ Address: City/State/Zip: Email address: --Academic Degrees:____________________________________________________________
--Career Achievements:__________________________________________________________
--Awards/Honors/Activities: --Contributions to society beyond the scope of their chosen profession including how nominee lives his/her
faith: Name of Nominator: Home Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Day: Email: alumni news
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Cleo (Passialis) Pappas has been designated Associate Professor Emerita by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Pappas has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles
and chapters and served as adjunct Associate Professor in
the Department of Medical Education. She initiated the
Clinical Librarianship Program in the Pediatric Residency
at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences
System.
1990
1969
1993 & 1994
Four boarding students from the SHA class of 1969 held
a mini 45th reunion in Rome, NY, in October 2014. In
the photo from left: Kathleen (“Chip”) (Twellman) Haley,
Danni (Busch) Spresser, Ann (Caveny) Chally and Barb
(Steckel) Sick.
Dr. Mollie (Poynton) Cummins was recently inducted in to the
Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Dr. Cummins joins with the Academy’s more than 2,200 fellows who are
nursing’s most accomplished leaders in education, management,
practice and research. Mollie is currently an Associate Professor of
Nursing and Adjunct Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah.
Brandy (Ayling-Cathers) ’94 and Jason Loftus ’93, recently had
a baby boy, Hudson Gray Loftus on April 22, 2014. Jason and
Brandy are also parents to Olivia Pierce Loftus, and the family
resides in Springfield.
Jason Jansen and his wife, Kristina, welcomed their
third child Katherine Palma Jansen on October 27, 2014.
She joins her big brother’s Matthew and William. The
Jansens reside in Austin, TX.
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Jackson Lee,
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celebrated he
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radiologist in
Thomas and Diane (Bernhardt) Kratochvil are living in
the New Orleans area where Thomas has been working for
Shell Oil as a geophysicist the past 33 years. He will be
ordained as a Catholic Deacon in June of 2015. Diane is
the church Youth Director. The couple have five children
and seven grandchildren who, they say, are “the joy of our
lives.”
1979
Cheryl (Evans) Fogel recently
co-authored and published a
book, The Nature and Practice
of Science: Combining
Literacy and Scientific Literacy.
She has written curriculum for
the Florida Department of
Education and currently works
with low-performing elementary
schools and coaches teachers in
science instruction.
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1999
James Hamilton was named Executive Chef of Island Bay Yacht
Club in Springfield, IL. James attended The Culinary Institute of
America, and later settled in Philadelphia in 2006 to work for
restaurateur, Stephen Starr. In addition to cooking for many charitable events, James cooked for the Philadelphia Phillies in the clubhouse for home games during the 2014 season. James and his
wife recently returned to Springfield with the hopes of starting a
family.
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IN MEMORIAM
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Cory Brown graduated in May of 2014 from the School of Mortuary
Science at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL. Cory recently
marked 5 years working at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield, and
will continue his career there as a Licensed Funeral Director.
ALUMNI
Brandon and Jennifer (Heid) Kissner welcomed their first child,
Jackson Lee, on August 9, 2014. He is the grandson of Eugene ‘77 and
Mary Jane (Bensko) Heid. The Kissner family resides in Chatham, IL.
2007
John Curry graduated from Logan
University in December 2014 with a
doctorate in Chiropractic. He will be
finishing his masters of Science in
sports and exercise rehabilitation
in the spring and is now practicing in
Petersburg, IL at Petersburg Spine and
Sport.
Breanne E. Sergent graduated with
honors this past May from SIU School of Law in Carbondale. During her time in law school, Sergent wrote for the Journal of Legal
Medicine and was selected for publication three times. She passed
the Illinois Bar in July and has accepted an Attorney position in
Springfield at the law firm of Cherry, Frazier & Sabin, LLP.
2009
Sarah Kenney began medical school at the University of Kentucky
College of Medicine in July 2014, and is president of her class. Sarah
celebrated her white coat ceremony on August 1, where her father
Dr. Charles Kenney ‘80 presented her with her white coat. He is a
radiologist in Lexington, KY.
Robert L. Bramlet ‘43
The Rev. Robert Cooney, CSV ‘45
Peg (Senger) Coleman ‘46
William G. Harding ‘47
James P. Mounce ‘47
Marilyn (Meers) Tate ‘48
Mary Eileen (Adelman) Jacobs ‘49
Donald R. Bangert ‘50
Edward M. Kern ‘53
Maryalice (Martinkus) LeVeque ‘54
George E. Gillespie ‘54
Bob Teater ‘54
Sandra
(Regan) Berry ‘57
Mary
Frances Unser ‘57
Arthur J. Bea ‘58
Lawrence James Povse ‘58
James
D. Sheehan ‘62
Jane L. Burmeister ‘63
James Crickard ‘68
William Peters ‘69
Erin (Lesh) Bauman ‘78
Jim Nemecek, Jr. ‘80
Joseph G. Starling ‘81
Patrick R. Schaddel ‘84
2010
Jenna Cusumano graduated from Illinois State University
in May 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a
minor in Cinema Studies. She began working at The Hope
Institute as a Communications Generalist and Social Media
Coordinator in October.
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family, career and activities for the Alumni News
section of Visions. Write to Visions,
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 1200 West
Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 or
email fishburn@shg.org
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While we don’t have all
the details, we do have
some information.
Contact your classmates
for more details!
To list your class
reunion information,
e-mail reavy@shg.org or
call (217) 787-9732.
Nifty Fifty
Reunion for those who
graduated 50+ years ago
Friday, June 5, 2015 at
the Sangamo Club
Invitation to follow
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SHA, UA & GHS
“1st Anniversary of our
50th Reunion”
August 29, 2015
SHG West Campus
www.SHUG64.com or
John Klemm at
217-546-2437
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SHA, UA & GHS
Friday, June 26, 2015
Engrained Brewery
Saturday, June 27,
2015 Illini Country
Club, Contact:
Katie Hughes at
katieh13@att.net
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are still listed at your
parents’ address.
Name __________________________________ SHA ___ CBHS/GHS ___ SHG ___ Year of Graduation_____________
Address________________________________________________________________ E-mail______________________
1970
SHA, UA & GHS
Friday, August 28,
Home Football game and
Saturday, August 29, 2015 morning
Campus Tour/Walk and evening
dinner at Illini Country Club
Contact: Nancy McGinnis Moll at
217-652-9432,
nancy.moll@comcast.net
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1975
SHA, UA & GHS
August 1, 2015
More details to follow
Contact: Tim Sheehan
tjs6257@yahoo.com
1995
SHG
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Springfield Hilton
Contact: Ben Sowle
ben.sowle@rwtroxell.com
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Have your reunion at our newly renovated West Campus! E-mail anderson@shg.org for more information!