Creating Inspired Lives
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Creating Inspired Lives
Creating Inspired Lives Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 At Providence St. Mel, we believe. We believe in the creation of inspired lives produced by the miracle of hard work. 2 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 3 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. 4 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Dear Friends, What a year this has been for Providence St. Mel! We are delighted to review our year with you and share the highlights of what has been a truly remarkable time. What began as a high school determined not to close is today a school that offers an education of the highest quality to more than 550 students in grades pre-K through 12. Throughout our 30-year history, Providence St. Mel has been described with such labels as The School that Refused to Die, A Beacon of Hope, The Hard Work School, The School that Works, and, more recently, A Model for Urban Education. Each label captures the essence of our school; each attests our capacity to instill in all of our students — from our pre-kindergarteners to our seniors — the fundamental values of responsibility, self-respect, self-reliance, perseverance, and commitment. In 2008-2009 academic year, our students met the challenges. We are proud and delighted to acknowledge their achievements. As has happened since our school began 30 year ago, 100 percent of our high school graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Further, since 2001, over 50 percent of our graduates have been accepted to some of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the country. Carrying on this tradition of a perfect college acceptance rate, the members of the Class of 2009 also merited $3.2 million in scholarships from the colleges and universities they are now attending. School-wide, our students scored at the 75th percentile — 25 points above the national norm — on the Terra Nova Achievement Test in 2009. In state and local academic and arts competitions, our students continue to distinguish themselves, winning awards and impressing judges and peers. When we consider where our school has come from and where we are today, how many accomplishments can be listed and how many success stories can be told — when we consider our 30 years and this single year — we thank each of you for your continued support and your sincere faith in our mission. You have provided the means to make a Providence St. Mel education attainable for as many students as possible. Indeed, every contribution, no matter how large or small, has been, is, and continues to be vital to our students and our school. Providence St. Mel: Inspired is what we are. Creating inspired lives is what we do. On behalf of our students whose lives continue to be enriched by the support of our donors and friends, we thank you. Sincerely, Paul J. Adams III President Jeanette M. DiBella Principal 5 A Message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees On behalf of the Board of Trustees, our teachers, administrators, staff, and, most important, our diligent students and their appreciative families, I take great delight in thanking you for your steadfast support of and financial investment in Providence St. Mel School. It is only with your generous assistance that this extraordinary school has been able to achieve thirty years of academic excellence. In the 2008-2009 academic year, we had much to celebrate! You, our many supporters and friends, share greatly in this momentous year and truly special anniversary. From the very beginning, Providence St. Mel has embraced and promoted discipline and hard work, high expectations and school-wide accountability, challenging curriculum and effective classroom instruction. To break the devastating cycle of poverty and dependence, this special school provides a transformative education to very determined students, instilling in them confidence and pride, and enabling them to excel both academically and personally. From day one, this school has achieved results, producing graduates who attain college educations, pursue satisfying professional careers, and contribute constructively to their families and communities. Over these three decades of academic excellence, Providence St. Mel has seen manifold changes, witnessed many impressive accomplishments, reached several lofty goals, and passed a number of notable milestones. Doubtless, without such caring partners as you, our school and our students would never have come this far and achieved so much. It is you and your fellow contributors that enable this school to create these inspired lives. My fellow trustees and I provide the school with vital guidance, direction, and financial resources. Moreover, we act as conscientious stewards of the financial means you have contributed — this wise investment you have made in this exceptional school located in a community that still offers little hope and fewer opportunities. As you read this annual report and reflect on the accomplishments of not only the 2008-2009 academic year but the past thirty academic years, I hope that you will recognize the vital role you have played and can continue to play in helping to create inspired, successful, and remarkable lives. Great are the value and importance of your investment, which continues to yield high returns: the graduates of Providence St. Mel. As we look back on the year and on the many years, we also look ahead, knowing that what got us here — hard work — will get us there and beyond. The future for Providence St. Mel is already underway! Sincerely, Michael D. O’Halleran 6 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 We work, plan, build, and dream – in that order. 7 We believe that one must earn the right to dream. 8 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Honors for Our Inspirational Leaders Principal Jeanette DiBella Receives Professional Achievement Award from Alma Mater Jeanette DiBella was inducted into the MMI 2008 Wall of Fame on August 2, 2008, at the Wall of Fame Awards Dinner during the 2008 Homecoming Weekend at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, Pennsylvania. The annual award recognizes outstanding individuals from MMI who have distinguished themselves in the areas of athletics, business, sciences, education, government, public service, the arts, or the humanities. Ms. DiBella proudly joined a stellar group of award recipients and received the recognition for the number of students she has impacted throughout her career, the strength and variety of the programs she directs, and her reputation as a leader in the field of education. Fellow 2008 inductees Ms. Jeanette DiBella (Class of ‘75) and MMI President Emeritus Dr. William Shergalis (Class of ‘58). President Paul J. Adams III—Hero to the Community Providence St. Mel President Paul J. Adams III was selected by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago as one its “heroes” for 2009. At a special Heroes Breakfast in April of 2009, he was one of only ten Chicagoans to be so honored, singled out as the Community Impact Hero. This annual event recognizes local people for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago chooses individuals who embody its guiding principles and inspire others to do good for especially those in need, crisis, or distress. Paul Adams and other Red Cross Heroes. Mr. Adams was recognized for the impact he has had on individual lives and on the life of the community during over thirty years of service transforming young lives and giving students the tools to succeed. As the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago noted, Mr. Adams has been and continues to be a hero to thousands of children and their families 9 Some of the country’s best educators work at Providence St. Mel — we inspire success! Beverly Baar I joined Providence St. Mel in 2001. My main role is the department chair for all of the related arts programs in prekindergarten through high school and I also teach music for the lower school. Working hard each day to do my very best for our students, I believe that they take this example to heart and are themselves inspired to work as hard as they can. Interacting with students from all grade levels, I’m amazed by the individual gifts and keen efforts of these determined students and I’m energized by my colleagues, who value the ethic of hard work and respect the high standards this special school consistently achieves. Teresa Cullen Currently in my 13th year at Providence St. Mel, I started as the sophomore and junior counselor and volleyball coach and am now the athletic director, volleyball coach, and physical education teacher. I believe it is essential to instill an ethic of hard work and a sense of accountability in the youth of today. Not only do we preach the word, we live the word. I am proud of the responsible, productive young people we send out into the world, and I feel blessed to be a part of shaping their lives. 10 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Christel Ward I started at Providence St. Mel as the high school business and technology teacher in 1997. Today, I am the dean of students and faculty. As dean, I inspire students by showing them that their actions have consequences and that they can choose a better course. Part of the discipline process is allowing the student time to think about his or her inappropriate behavior and to make plans for a better choice in the future. To observe the progress of students through the academic year — as they learn the lessons of self-discipline, respect for others, and dedication to their studies — is something that I find most fulfilling about my role as an educator. Joan Gerig In my 11th year as librarian, I continue to choose hundreds of books that will inspire our students. Many are used for research (starting with kindergarten), while others are for informational or recreational reading. I select books that reflect our students so they will be inspired by people who are like them and are growing up in communities similar to theirs. I love my position because I get to work with preschoolers to high school seniors. It’s great to work with a team of educators who want the best for our students and who work for the best. 11 Adrienne Hawkins-Turner Now in my 14th year, I currently serve as the department chair for high school math and as a member of the leadership team. I teach honors algebra and survey of engineering as well as coordinate our Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team and lead efforts for the preparation for the PSAT and ACT tests. I expect all my students to do their best and be their best, and I work to show them how to do and be just that. As an educator, I find it so fulfilling to play a part in helping our school provide the knowledge, skills, and inspiration so that each student has the opportunity to excel. The reward is the result: the college acceptances and, ultimately, the career opportunities for our graduates. Julie Jovan Sheerin I came to Providence St. Mel in the fall of 2000 to teach kindergarten, drawn by the quality of the school, its important mission, and the opportunity to make a difference. In 2004, I was selected to be the division chair for grades kindergarten through second, and with the addition of our pre-kindergarten in the fall of 2008, I now oversee all the lower grades up to fifth grade. As our youngest students continue to learn how to learn while they are gaining skills and, like little sponges, soaking in knowledge, I remind these bright-eyed and eager children that they will go to college, they will succeed, they will grow up one day to be something and someone special. Knowing that their teachers care so much about them inspires them to want to learn even more. For me, I am inspired and amazed by our young students, who seem to progress in leaps and bounds. No tortoises here. These young learners are greyhounds! 12 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Kevin McGrath I’ve been teaching at Providence St. Mel for 13 years, teaching physical science to freshmen and eighth-graders. Currently I am the middle school department chair and science department chair. I also serve as the coordinator for Saturday tutoring. For the past nine years, I’ve been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students nearly six days a week. Students know that, if they need assistance or some extra help, I am there for them. I hope my dedication, like that of my colleagues, inspires them to apply themselves to attaining impressive goals. Seeing how our students persevere despite real obstacles that would discourage most, I am fired up daily to become a better teacher — a better person. Marci Van Gilder-Rubin In the summer of 1998, I applied to Providence St. Mel in response to a one-line advertisement: “Junior High English teacher needed.” That tiny newspaper ad changed my life. Today I am the professional development chair and provide support to all our teachers as they grow professionally, giving them guidance in meeting our high expectations and, ultimately, in giving our students the best education possible. Teaching at Providence St. Mel is demanding, and I hope that teachers feel supported, appreciated, and inspired after working with me. To be sure, I’m inspired by the wonderful people who come each day to make this school a better place. 13 In the 2008-2009 academic year — our 30th year as an independent school The 2009 Terra Nova test scores exceeded 25 points above the national average, at the 75th percentile. — we accomplished much! PROVIDENCE-ST. MEL Test Scores (Total %) 1997 - 2009 80.0% 70.0% Stock Market Game In the fall of 2008, our high school team received first place, Bears Division High School, in The Stock Market Game, which is hosted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and the Illinois Council on Economic Education. Over 12,000 Illinois students from 300 schools participated in this fall session. Mock Trial Our students acquitted themselves admirably at the Illinois State Bar Association 2009 High School Mock Trial Invitational: Ours was only one of five teams to receive the Abraham Lincoln Civility and Profesionalism Award. Shakespeare Competition In the English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition, one of our high school students placed second. Advancing over contestants from 23 high schools, she competed against excellent Chicago-area Shakespearean monologists and sonneteers. Try-Math-A-Lon Our high school junior was selected to represent Chicago at the regional competition in Detroit of the Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL), a competition sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), an organization that aims to encourage students in grades 6-12 to develop interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Three Providence St. Mel high school students advanced to the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering state competition in computer science, physics, and biology. Design and Construction Challenge Our two middle school teams placed 1st and 2nd in Manufacturing Design at the Construction Challenge Regional competition sponsored by Destination ImagiNation. 14 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 73% 74% 75% 75% 72% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 69% 67% 64% 64% 2000 2001 67% 67% 2002 2003 61% 60.0% 53% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 1997 1998 1999 2004 Music Competition At the March 2009 Illinois High School Association State Solo and Ensemble Music Competition, Providence St. Mel received ten Division I (“Superior”) ratings, twelve Division II (“Excellent”) ratings, and three Division III (“Good”) ratings. Student Poets Published in Anthology Poems penned by 17 of our kindergarten students were deemed worthy of publication in the anthology A Celebration of Poets, published by Creative Communication. History Fair Award Two Providence St. Mel high school students received top recognition at the Finalist Awards Ceremony of the Chicago Metro History Fair. National Achievement Finalist One of our seniors was a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Competition. Online Math League Our 7th grade won 1st place in the Online Math League, which features teams from elementary schools located throughout the United States and Canada. Young Critics Program A Providence St. Mel junior was accepted into the Cindy Bandle Young Critics Program at the Goodman Theatre. Inspiring Young Lives Providence St. Mel Launches Pre-K Program in the Fall of 2008 Recognizing that the years before a child reaches kindergarten are the most critical in his or her life to influence learning, Providence St. Mel launched a pre-kindergarten program in the fall of 2008. With our new pre-kindergarten, we entered a significant new phase in our development as an exceptional college-preparatory school. We now begin even earlier in children’s lives to prepare them to undertake a disciplined education that will lead to acceptance to a four-year university or college. Too often, pre-kindergarten at many schools is little more than unstructured, variable activities. At Providence St. Mel, however, our pre-kindergarten is academic-based rather than play-centered. Our class size is capped to no more than 20 students to allow for a 10to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. We teach our youngest learners the core disciplines of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and social skills. As well, we focus on gross and find motor skill development that will begin their academic foundation. What better way to celebrate our 30th anniversary,” said Principal Jeanette DiBella, “than to put in place a program that will have such a fundamental impact for these children and their education — and for our school.” This new prekindergarten provides our four-year-olds with an enriching educational experience that prepares them to enter the kindergarten ready to learn. It is never too early to start success and to inspire young lives. 15 15 Inspired by a True Story Providence St. Mel Board of Trustee member J. Thomas Hurvis was inspired to bring the story of the school to the big screen. Feeling that the nation was approaching an educational crisis, Mr. Hurvis thought that if other schools could emulate PSM, the problem could begin to be solved. “This school,” said Mr. Hurvis, “has a proven track record of success over the past several decades, delivering an educational product that truly serves the children and offers the best model for other urban schools.” His brainchild, The Providence Effect, is a documentary that chronicles the history, outlines the instructional principles, and highlights many of the accomplishments of Providence St. Mel. Production was no easy task. Mr. Hurvis decided the best way to get the message across to the audience was to somehow capture a day in the life at this extraordinary school. And the filming began. J. Thomas Hurvis With boom and lavaliere microphones, lighting equipment and cameras in tow, film crews stepped in and transformed Providence St. Mel into a live movie studio! They traveled down PSM hallways, shot footage of classes in session and conducted interviews with teachers, alumni, students and parents. Special emphasis was placed on capturing Principal DiBella in action as she quickly moved from classroom to classroom checking in to make sure teachers and students alike were accountable for their actions . Through Mr. Hurvis’s perseverance and dedication, the film moved from mere idea to a completed film that continues to garner praise and impress audiences. The journey began in the Spring of 2009 by winning the Omaha Film Festival, Seattle True Independence Film Festival and Lake County Film Festival. The Providence Effect is scheduled to have a wider release in 2010. Alumni Profiles Sylvia L. Jones Class of 1989 Timothy D. Ervin Carl L. Harris Class of 1991, Valedictorian Class of 1977 Special Projects Producer, WLS-TV ABC 7 Board of Trustees, Providence St. Mel School Associates Board, Providence St. Mel School B.A. Psychology and Communication, Stanford University M.S., Journalism, Northwestern University President, Chicago Knights Foundation Associates Board, Providence St. Mel School Licensed Minister, Youth Pastor, New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church B.S. in Finance, Purdue University “I keep a framed copy of the mission statement in my home. It’s more valuable to me than the finest piece of artwork I could have purchased and as personally cherished as any family photo. The words that guided me through high school have helped lead me through life. I believe in the creation of inspired lives because I have experienced and benefited from the miracle of hard work.” “One of my goals when I graduated from Providence St. Mel was to become successful so that I would be in a position to give back to the school and allow other students the chance to break the cycle of poverty.” 16 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Vice President, Bank of America B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago “My education from Providence St. Mel has had a lasting impact on my life. The principles of discipline, diligence and determination were rooted within me by Mr. Adams and the teachers at Providence St. Mel. Those principles continue to guide my life today.” 2008 SOAL Programs Providence St. Mel School wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the generosity of United Airlines for its role in the Summer Opportunity of A Lifetime. Aerospace Institute at University of Illinois, IL Birch Trail Camp, WI Camp Chippewa, MN Camp Foley, MN Camp Kamaji, MN Camp Lake Hubert, MN Camp Lincoln, MN Camp Timberlane, WI Chippewa Ranch Camp, WI Concordia Language Villages, GA Exploration & Expression, White Mountain School, NH Goodman Theatre Summer Program, IL Grand Canyon Youth, AZ Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, MD LEAD Program, University of Michigan, MI Leadership Institute, Brown University, RI Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI North Star Camp, WI Oxbridge Academic Program, L’Académie de Paris Oxbridge Academic Program, L’Académie de France Physician Scientist Program, Temple University, PA Road Less Traveled Leadership Challenge, WA Summer@Brown, Brown University, RI Walcamp, IL Kimberlee J. Burt Class of 1988 Chief Executive Officer and Owner, A Child’s Space Early Learning Center and Transportation, Corp. Associates Board, Providence St. Mel School B.A., English, Northern Illinois University M.A.T., Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction, Howard University “Providence St. Mel taught me to set the highest of standards for myself. To this very day and in every facet of my life, I work, plan, build and dream in that order!” Beatrice Hurey Class of 1985 Founder and Owner, Interlock Styles B.S., Engineering, General Motors Institute “Observing an instructor so passionate about her subject that she taught standing on top of her desk rather than behind it taught me zeal is infectious and it can be shared. Nothing motivates you more than passion for your life’s work. As a result I chose a profession that has fascinated me since childhood. I love what I do every single day.” Dr. Cassandra R. Minor Class of 1984 Gastroenterologist, Carolina Digestive Health Associates B.A., Harvard University M.D., University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Board Certifications: Internal medicine, Gastroenterolgy “I loved my time at Providence St. Mel. PSM provided me with multiple opportunities to become successful in life through its extra-curricular programs and activities. I still have fond memories of every one of my fantastic teachers.” 17 Students inspiring audiences through arts and athletics rovidence St. Mel School inancial Data* Sources of Revenue 2008-2009 Providence St. Mel School vidence St. Mel Providence St.School Mel School ncial Data* Data* Financial Investment Income $685,589 Sources of Revenue 2008-2009 9% 6% Sources of Revenue 2008-2009 Sources of revenue 2008-2009 48% Auxiliary Activities Investment Income Investment Income and Miscellaneous Income $685,589 $685,589 6% $424,776 9%Investment Income 6% 9% $685,589 37% 9% 6% 48% 48% 48% Tuition and Fees $3,550,206 37% Contributions and 37% Fundraising 37% $2,681,028 NOTE: The school experienced unrealized market losses on investments of $3,531885. The school experienced unrealized market losses on investments of $3,531,885. Expenses 2008-2009 Expenses 2008-2009 NOTE:NOTE: The school experienced unrealized marketmarket losseslosses on investments of $3,531885. The school experienced unrealized on investments of $3,531885. Support Expenses Expenses 2008-2009 $2,489,032 32% Expenses 2008-2009 32% 68% 32% 32% 68%Program Expenses $5,260,976 68% 19 68% College University and Acceptances Academy of Art University Grand Valley State University Rust College Alabama A & M University Grinnell College St. John’s University Alaska Pacific University Hampton University St. Louis University (MO) Alcorn State University Hawaii Pacific University St. Mary’s College (IN) American Academy of Art Hope College St. Mary’s Univ of Minnesota Augustana College Howard University St. Norbert College Aurora University Illinois College St. Xavier University (IL) Classes of 2008 and 2009 Ball State University Illinois Institute of Art Seton Hall University Barry University Illinois State Univ Southeastern Illinois College Bates College Illinois Wesleyan Univ Southern Illinois Univ (C) Benedictine University Indiana University East Southern Illinois Univ (E) Bowling Green State University Jackson State Univ Spelman College Bradley University Judson University Syracuse University Brown University Kalamazoo College Temple University Butler University Kansas State University Tennessee State University Calvin College Kentucky State University Texas A&M University Carnegie Mellon University Keystone College Truman State University Carroll College Knox College Tufts University Carthage College Lawrence Tech Univ Tuskegee University Central State University Lawrence University University of Arizona Chicago State University Lewis University Univ of Arkansas - Pine Bluff Claflin University Liberty University University of Chicago Clark Atlanta University Lincoln College University of Illinois - Chgo Clarke College Loras College Univ of Illinois - Springfield Coe College Loyola University Chicago Univ of Illinois - Urbana Columbia College Chicago Marian College University of Maine Columbia College (NY) Marquette University University of Maryland Concordia University Michigan State Univ University of Memphis Cornell University Millikin University University of Miami Davidson College Monmouth College University of Michigan Dayton University Morehouse College University of Minnesota DePaul University Morgan State Univ University of New England DePauw University Mount Mary College University of New Haven Dillard University New York University University of Notre Dame Dominican University North Central College University of St. Francis Drexel University Northeastern Ill Univ University of Utah East-West University Northern Illinois Univ University of Virginia Eastern Illinois University Northern Michigan Univ University of Wisconsin Eastern Oregon University Northwestern Univ Valparaiso University Emory University Oberlin College Vanderbilt University Eureka College Ohio Dominican Univ Virginia Commonwealth Univ Fisk University Oglethorpe University Virginia State University Florida A & M University Olivet Nazarine Univ Wartburg College Georgetown University Penn State University Washington Univ in St. Louis Georgia State University Purdue University Western Illinois University Georgia Southern Univ Purdue University - Calumet Wilberforce University Grace College Quincy University Xavier Univ of Louisiana Grambling State Univ Roosevelt University Cornerstone society Total Gifts Since 1978 (through June 30, 2009) 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. $3 million and above $250,000-$499,999 The Coleman Foundation Mr. Thomas H. Dittmer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pritzker The Jay Pritzker Foundation Pritzker Cousins Foundation Caroline and John Ballantine The Barr Fund A.G. Becker Foundation Bestfoods Educational Foundation The Canning Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Mr. Gary Elden and Ms. Phyllis Mandler The Fort James Foundation GE Commercial Finance Julie and Parker Hall Michael and Diane Hora The Joyce Foundation Mr. Randolph R. Kurtz LINK Unlimited Mr. Judd D. Malkin McDonald’s Corporation Ronald McDonald House Charities Mary M. McGuire Trust Audrey and Jack Miller Family Charitable Foundation Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation Michael and Kay O’Halleran Ronald H. Ringer Foundation Sage Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Takiff United Airlines $1 million-$2.9 Million Anonymous (2) Aon Corporation The Basler Family Mr. Donald N. Basler Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Basler United Conveyor Foundation Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Hurvis Hurvis Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Keiser The Pusinelli Family John and Maxine Pusinelli Gregory and Marie Pusinelli Renee and Edward Ross Foundation Mr. Samuel C. Schuppe Ms. Marie Hoyer Ted Hoyer Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. John Shutack Ms. Oprah Winfrey $500,000-$999,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Glickman The Robert and Caryn Glickman Foundation Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Oscar G. and Elsa S. Mayer Family Foundation Mrs. Mike Michael The Northern Trust Company Polk Bros. Foundation Refco, Inc. $100,000-$249,999 Anonymous (3) Guy A. and N. Kay Arboit Charitable Trust Banker’s Life & Casualty Mrs. Janis Battle The Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Albert Y. and Jackie Bingham Blum-Kovler Foundation BP Helen Brach Foundation Marc and Liza Brooks Mr. Richard M. Burridge, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Calderon A.M. Castle Foundation Children’s Scholarship Foundation Citadel Group Foundation Corn Products international, Inc. Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Cuneo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Domenic V. 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 Hackberry Endowment Partners Marguerite Delany Hark Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Inc. HSBC-North America Ms. Judith Joy Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Mayer Brown LLP Mr. Barry Mayo Fred Maytag Family Foundation Col. Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Mr. Chuck McQuaid Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Motorola Foundation Mr. Nickolas J. Neubauer John Nuveen & Company Inc. Océ-USA, Inc. Mr. Peer Pedersen Premark International Mike and Maureen Roberts RREEF Capital Fund Sara Lee Corporation Dona and Samuel Scott Gertrude E. Skelly Foundation Albert J. Speh, Jr. and Claire R. Speh Foundation TCF Bank Tellabs, Inc. Wells Fargo Insurance Services (Acordia, Inc.) W.P. and H.B. White Foundation 21 Gifts made by organizations Gift Period July 2008 – June 2009 $100,000-$249,999 Anonymous Abbott Laboratories Fund Aon Corporation Bestfoods Educational Foundation The Northern Trust Company United States Department of Education $5,000-$9,999 Cuneo Foundation Gertrude E. Skelly Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation Ronald H. Ringer Foundation TCF Bank The Fred Maytag Family Foundation Wells Fargo Insurance Services Alberto-Culver Company A.M. Castle Foundation Ariel Capital Management, Inc. Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois C. Louis Meyer Family Foundation CBIZ Corn Products International, Inc. Federated Group, Inc. Henry E. Niles Foundation Herbert C. Wenske Foundation J. P. Morgan Chase Lloyd A. Fry Foundation McIntosh Foundation, Inc. Pepper Construction Group The Chartered Foundation William Blair and Company, LLC $15,000-$24,999 $2,500-$4,999 $50,000-$99,999 Dr. Scholl Foundation The Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous WGN-TV Children’s Charities of the McCormick Foundation Margaret Hall Foundation, Inc. $10,000-$14,999 Cashel Foundation Code, Hennessey & Simmons, LLC. Franklin Square Foundation Harris Bank HSBC-North America 22 Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation Pelino Charitable Foundation Ritzenthaler Family Foundation Ryan Enterprises Group Sage Foundation The Donley Foundation The TJX Foundation, Inc. W.P. and H.B. White Foundation Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Blake Family Foundation, Inc. Bruce Foundation Perkins Coie LLP W. W. Grainger, Inc. $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Blackman Kallick Clifton Gunderson LLP HAF Foundation ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund Ottawa Ford-LM, Inc. Ortale Family Foundation RSM McGladrey, Inc. Special People in Need The Braeside Foundation The Coleman Foundation The HAVI Group, LP The Reichert Foundation Vedder Price, PC $500-$999 Glaser Direct, Inc. Google, Inc. Metzner Family Foundation Rosenman Foundation Tony’s Lawnmower & Tool Service Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. Weidner & McAuliffe, Ltd. $250-$499 Les Dames d’Art Microsoft Corporation Morgan Stanley The Hunter-Miller Group, Inc. Up to $249 Bussings-Koch Foundation Merrill Lynch Mid-America Steel Corp. Speer Financial, Inc. Target Take Charge of Education Train With Ron, Inc. United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women Ver Halen Engineering, P.C. Gifts made by individuals Gift Period July 2008 – June 2009 The Basler Family Michael and Diane Hora, St. Mel Class of 1961 Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson Ms. Judith Joy The Pusinelli Family Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Pusinelli Mr. and Mrs. John Pusinelli Mrs. Linda Ray Arny Mr. James Grimm and Mrs. Cheryl K. Beebe-Grimm Alexandra and Peter Conway Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Culliton Mr. and Mrs. Roger K. Deromedi Mrs. Jeffrey C. Doane Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fern Mr. Harve A. Ferrill Mr. James A. Gordon Stuart and Melody Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Raju N. Patel Dave and Katy Pepper Mr. Andrew S. Rosenman Mrs. Alice B. Rapoport and Mr. Michael A. Sachs Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Salemi, St. Mel Class of 1967 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Segal Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Seigle Mr. Bryon Stanislaw $25,000-$49,999 $2,500-$4,999 Mr. Richard M. Burridge, Jr. Mr. Gary Elden and Phyllis Mandler Mr. and Mrs. Greg L. Guyett Mr. Howard Isenberg Becky and Lester Knight Mr. Benjamin Kovler Mr. Samuel C. Schuppe Mr. and Mrs. John Shutack Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Bergeman Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Brandfonbrener Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. John B. D’Arcy Ms. Jeanette M. DiBella Mrs. Patricia C. Finnegan Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fortnum Mr. Richard L. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffery Geldermann Bill and Pam Grady Michael and Lisa Hartley Ms. Leslie W. Holling Mrs. Frances Carter Johnson Ms. Sylvia L. Jones, Class of 1989 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Kemper III Richard and Joan Leopold Toni and David Mathis Mr. Chuck McQuaid John and Gladys Nowicki, Providence Class of 1946 Mr. Harold Pelzer and Mrs. Mary A. Duffy Pelzer Ms. Stacey Riddell Mr. John W. Rogers, Jr. Mr. Robert J. Ryan Mr. Roger W. Stone Mr. Robert D. Stuart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Sutherland Mr. Frank J. Techar Mr. Raymond F. Weber $100,000-$249,999 Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Hurvis Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Keiser Michael and Kay O’Halleran, St. Mel Class of 1968 Michael and Maureen Roberts $50,000-$99,999 $10,000-$24,999 Caroline and John Ballantine Mr. Thomas Brean Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Brown Mr. John A. Buck William M. Daley Ms. Caroline Degenaars Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Cynthia and Dan Helle Mr. John H. Klancnik Philip J. and Carol J. Lyons Mr. Nickolas J. Neubauer Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Robin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Ryan Dona and Samuel Scott Mr. Vincent A. Sergi Mr. Fred L. Turner $5,000-$9,999 Anonymous (2) Mr. Paul J. Adams III $1,000-$2,400 Anonymous (2) Christine and John Bakalar Elizabeth Blaine Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bondy Mr. Albert L. Braggs, Class of 1969 Mrs. Marietta C. Bratta-Garber, Providence Class of 1960, and Mr. Samuel B. Garber Mr. Robert T. Brehm and Mrs. Catherine M. Brehm Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown Dr. Birch H. Burghardt and Dr. Galen D. Burghardt, Jr. Ms. Kimberlee J. Burt, Class of 1988 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burtin Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cap Phillip and Helen Coleman Mrs. Diana E. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cullen Joseph and Kathleen Diclementi Andrew and Barbara Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Eckert Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Fisher Michael Flynn Mrs. Eileen L. Furey Mr. Donald C. Gancer Mr. and Mrs. George Gatto Mr. Dennis L. Heskel and Mrs. Tricia Bowdidge Mr. Bob Heskett Nance Hikes and Michael Melampy Beatrice C. Hurey Ms. Patricia Hurley John W. and Nancy Q. Johnston Ms. Rachel Kohler Bert and Judy Krueger Stephen Kusmierczak Penny B. Kynion Ms. Carolyn E. Labutka Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lozier Drs. Cole and Margaret Lundquist Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. MacLean Mr. and Mrs. John K. MacLeod Gregory and Karen Dr. Cassandra R. Minor Mr. Dennis Moffitt Dr. and Mrs. John R. Morris Mr. Anton Motz Mr. Anthony M. Natelli Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Newman Mr. Daniel J. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. John R. Olechny, St. Mel Class of 1965 23 Gifts made by individuals continued Geoffrey and Roberta Parson Mr. Edward Ruda Joseph and Denise Seminetta Julie Jovan-Sheerin and Patrick Sheerin, Jr. Mr. Gregg M. Steinberg Mr. John B. Sullivan Mike and Kathleen Talty Lisa and Charles Tribbett Mr. Richard B. Vanecko and Mrs. Barbara H. Vanecko Mr. Frans L. Victorson David and Jamie Wainwright Ms. Constance Williams Ms. Phyllis A. Wojtar, Providence Class of 1944 $500-$999 Mr. John E. Abney, Class of 1996 Mr. Daniel J. Adzia Ms. Michelle Anderson Simon and Virginia Aronson David J. and Beverly Baar Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Bandi, Jr. Ms. Sarah Belk Ellen and George Benson Mrs. Sarah Anne Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Nicolaus Bruns, Jr. Bruce and Christy Bush Mr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Calian Mr. and Mrs. Anthony S. Clesceri Mr. Raymond F. Connor Mrs. Beth Cotner Ms. Janetta Cotton, Class of 1986 Bill and Judy Craig Mrs. Victoria D. Creeden Mr. J.W. Denazarie Mr. and Mrs. Chad J. Doellinger Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Epstein Rev. Timothy D. Ervin Ms. Nancy Florsheim Thomas E. Fraser Mr. Will M. Gillett Mr. Hank Gordon, Class of 2000 Michael and Patricia Graft, St. Mel Class of 1950 Ms. Paula Turner Grasso Ms. Shirley Grigsby John M. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Haraldson, Class of 1959 Mr. David H. Hoffman Mr. Lou Holland Dr. William Huizingh Mr. and Mrs. C. Hadlai Hull Mr. James L. Jackson Mrs. Leona Jackson, Providence Class of 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Jason H. Kravitt Jim and Ann LaPalermo 24 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Lucido Mr. James D. MacLennan Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Malone Mr. Scott A. McKeon Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Melman Mr. Rudolf Millisits Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moran Drs. Jeanette and Mark Moulthrop Mr. Robert S. Nelson and Ms. Margaret R. Olin Mr. Alfred Nichols Mrs. Grace Rappe Mr. Orlando Redekopp and Ms. Joan Gerig Diana Rich Drs. Timothy and Mirika Sentongo Helen E. Sieben Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Judy Shay, St. Mel Class of 1960 Mr. Steven H. Stauber Mr. Charlie Trotter Mrs. Dona-Lee Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Waterloo Mr. Richard E. Webber Ms. Chermaine Y. Williams- Warren, Class of 1989 Ms. Aleatha Wilson-Muhammad, Class of 1987 Sara L. Wing Ms. Debra Yates $250-$499 Anonymous Mr. Dan B. Adams Mr. Edward C. Auxer Ms. Terri F. Baker, Esq. Mr. Albert J. Belanger Mr. Timothy L. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Block III Mr. Cecil C. Butler Mr. Paul E. Came Mr. and Mrs. John E. Campbell Tom and Carrie Carter Ms. Patricia Carter Dolores Connoly and Dan Casey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Cherskov Mr. John H. Cooper Jim and Bev Cosgrove Ms. Helen J. Cuncannan Ms. Deila L. Davis, Class of 1991 Margaret Davis Ms. Lori A. Dawson Ms. Amy T. Dickinson Ms. Joan Enderle Mrs. Martha Eubank Ms. Ro Faraone Ed Felsenthal Mr. and Mrs. James M. Florsheim Miss Gloria A. Franchi, Providence Class of 1949 Mr. Edward J. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. James C. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Grisham, Class of 1969 Ms. Patricia Smith Hanlon, Providence Class of 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Harris, Class of 1977 Mr. and Mrs. John G. Iberle Ms. Kathy Izard Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. James Mrs. Roberta Kaminski, Providence Class of 1959 Mrs. Kathleen O. Kaufman Thomas and Patricia (Connelly) Kearney Ms. Bernadette Keller Ms. Carol W. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Earle R. Kessler Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Kuch Mr. William Lamar, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Desmond R. LaPlace Mr. William J. Leugers, Jr. Mr. Martin Lindenberger and Ms. Arlene M. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. MacLean, St. Mel Class of 1955 Mr. Peter E. Manis and Ms. Susan A. Richman Ms. Ruby G. Martin Larry Mayer and Donna Broder Ms. Nancy C. Maze Percy Angelo and Marvin Medintz Mrs. Deborah A. Moore, Class of 1973 Robert T. Napier Mr. William P. O’Brien Jane and Thomas O’Neil Mr. Shawn W. Nelson, Class of 1990 Ms. Carolann Randall John and Carol Rappel Mr. and Mrs. William E. Redeker Steven L. Rhodes, Ph. D Mr. Charles P. Riley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ring Jill and Ron Rohde Mr. Rob Rubin and Ms. Annette Lidawer Ms. Elizabeth Scott Paul and Diane Spanier James and Mary Suhr Mr. Dana G. Tennert David and Aimee Tracy Ms. Christel D. Ward Ms. Christine Wilson, Class of 1988 $100-$249 Anonymous (8) Mr. John M. Alogna Timothy and Holly John and Ginger Aymond Ms. Mary Lou Backes Edwardine Baker Alterio A-G Banks Mr. Ronald D. Banks, Class of 1976 Mr. Henry W. Barkhausen Mr. Robert E. Baylous Mr. Hedi Belkaoui Mr. and Mrs. John A. Berges, Sr. Ms. Adwoa A. Barfi, Class of 2000 Dr. James G. Basker Mr. Ernest T. Baughman Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Howard I. Bernstein Ms. Mary Ann Berry Mr. Bruce E. Billmeyer Mr. Peter J. Birnbaum Ms. Carroll R. Bogert Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brennan, St. Mel Class of 1963 Mr. and Mrs. George R. Brenner Mr. Francis Bruey Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bunn III Ms. DaToya J. Burtin-Cox, Class of 1996 Hugh J. Cadden, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Cappo Mr. James P. Caputo Ed and Ursula Carroll Mr. Gregory C. Case Ms. Colleen Caughlin Don and Carol Ann Cisek Mr. and Mrs. Amos J. Coffman, Jr. John and Joan Compernolle Charles R. Courtney Ms. DeBorah J. Crawford Ms. Emma Crite Emily M. Cronin Mr. Frank J. Cullen Ms. Anita Curi, Providence Class of 1940 Ms. Natasha Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Delaney Ms. Jennifer DePotter Michael E. Dessimoz Allan T. Devitt and Susan Z. Diamond Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dirmish Ms. Barbara J. Disko Mr. and Mrs. Laurence A. Dondanville Ms. Aimee Donovan Mr. Michael J. Doyle, Class of 1961 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dugan Mr. Goodwin W. Duncan Mrs. Cynthia Eadie Ms. Vickie V. Johnson-Fair, Class of 1979 Ms. Marilyn J. Fall Mr. Jeremy G. O. Farmer Mr. and Mrs. E. Marvin Farwell Dr. Adolphus C. Favors, Jr. Rev. Donald J. Fenske Mr. Mark J. Finger Mr. J. Richard Fisher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Fitzgerald Mr. Emmanuel Ford, Class of 2002 Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fountain, Jr., Class of 1978 Joan T. Gagen Mr. Jerald L. Gary, Class of 2003 Carin George Mr. F. Martin Glynn Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Goldsmith Mr. Daniel L. Greiwe Mrs. Susan E. Gutierrez Ms. Cassandra M. Harlan, Class of 1999 Chuck and Kathy Harper Ms. Erica F. Hawkinson Mr. William Hawkinson Ms. Adrienne Hawkins-Turner Ruben and Brenda Heffner Ken and Chris Hennig Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herdrich Ms. Amy Hernandez Ms. Mildred F. Hesch, Providence Class of 1935 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hirsch Mr. John Hodel Mr. Fritz Hollenbach Ms. Sharrell Holmes, Class of 1997 Mr. Douglas Hoerr Mr. Kevin Hoffmeyer Dr. and Mrs. Walter and Ellen Hofman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holman Mr. Frank B. Hubachek, Jr. Michael and Lynn Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hurwitz Dr. Duncan Hutcheon Mr. Terrence Hutton Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Mr. and Mrs. Steven Isenberg Mr. John A. Jackanicz Ms. Jamana R. Jamison, Class of 1994 Roy Jasinski and Noreen Dennehy-Jasinski, Class of 1968 Ms. Karen Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Jessen Sterling Johnson, St. Mel Class of 1968 Ms. Angela F. Johnson-Williams, Class of 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Jim J. Johnston Antoine M. Jones, Ed. D., Class of 1988 Dr. Robert C. Jones Mr. Virgil J. Jones, Jr. Larry and Eunice Juracic Ms. Kelley M. Kalinich Tony and Caroline Kambich Mr. Richard C. Klimes, St. Mel Class of 1962 Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. King Ms. Susan Koralik Ms. Eileen P. Kowalski Mr. Michael J. Kress Ms. Harriette S. Kretske Dr. Jacqueline Krump Mrs. Fred Lambruschi Richard and Roberta Larson Don and Terri Liebentritt Mrs. Virginia J. Lizzo Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Lynch Tricia Horne and Edmond Ford John E. Maloy Mr. and Mrs. Jack V. McAvinchey Ms. Debra L. McClenahan Mr. Timothy McEnery Ms. Judith E. McGinley Ms. Rosalie McGlynn, Providence Class of 1953 Ms. Emily Michalak Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Minor Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moore Jason and Jessica Moskowitz Ms. Denise Nash Doris J. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Edward U. Notz Mr. and Mrs. William P. O’Connell, Class of 1968 Mr. James J. O’Connor, St. Mel Class of 1967 Mr. Jerome P. O’Connor Ms. Sue O’Meara Ms. Mary C. O’Neil Ms. Emily Olmetti Mr. Peter Olson Mr. Joseph B. Organ, Jr. Ms. Alicia Osborn, Class of 2002 Dr. Krishna Pagilla Bettye J. Parque Dr. Bernard M. Pawlowski Ms. Arlene G. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Amedea Pesaresi Nicholas and Sybil H. Piediscalzi, St. Mel Class of 1948 25 Gifts made by individuals continued Ms. Carolyn A. Powers Trish and Tim Preheim Mr. Jay H. Price Mary A. Prosser James and Linda Pushaw Mr. and Mrs. Everett O. Queckboerner Marjorie D. Reddick Ms. Virginia Rose Reed, Providence Class of 1968 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reider, St, Mel Class of 1946 Dr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Reisel Ms. Joanne M. Richards Rev. Kenneth E. Robinson, M.D., Class of 1973 Ms. Lindsey Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Roll Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Rooney, Jr. Ms. Jessica Root Ms. Billie Ross Ms. Jean G. Schuessler Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Schuler Cathy and Nader Sharifi Mr. Alexander L. Shay Mr. and Mrs. David H. Simpson Ms. Rochelle R. Simpson, Class of 1979 Beverly D. Singleton-Felton, Class of 1979 Mr. Donald Siwinski Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Snitzer Mr. O.J. Sopranos Ms. Rita J. Spitz Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Stein Ms. Ebony Stigall Lee and Maryanne Stone Julie and Bob Stracks Janet Willem Svatos, Providence Class of 1960 Ms. Sara A. Swift Mr. and Mrs. David R. Tapley Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thigpin Ms. Mary Thommen Mr. Thomas L. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Thomsen Mr. Calvin C. Thurman, Jr., Class of 1972 Ms. Lissa Tsu Mr. Willie Tubbs, Class of 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Turner Ms. Becki Utigard Allan and Angela Vagner Mr. Lord O. Xodus, Class of 1992 Eleanor Wagner Ms. Barbara A. Warren Ms. Shelisa L. Washington Mr. Robert C. Wegman Ms. Shauna White Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Wicklund 26 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 Ms. Drenda J. Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Alford Williams Dorothy Williams Mr. Orrin R. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Winger Mr. David G. Winston Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Woods Ms. Virginia York Marvin Zonis and Ms. Lucy Salenger Up to $99 Anonymous (3) Mr. James E. Allen Mrs. Gladys M. Anderson Mr. Kenneth B. Ansted Mrs. Janet E. Antal Mr. Joseph Antonello, Jr., St. Mel Class of 1936 Mr. and Mrs. John Aylward Ms. Anastasia Baker M. A. Barale Ms. Christine Hoard Barre Mr. James L. Baskin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Beeby Mr. Richard J. Behrendt, St. Mel Class of 1960 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bell, St. Mel Class of 1944 Mr. Michael Bell, Class of 1973 Ms. Naomi J. Bell Mr. Robert and Sandra Bennis, St. Mel Class of 1962 Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bernards, Providence Class of 1966 Ms. Joe Ann Bradley, Class of 1971 Mr. Nander Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Buerer Mr. Darnell Burtin, Class of 1992 Mr. Roald Cann Mr. Charles M. Carey Mr. John J. Caulfield Mr. Milton A. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Justin B. Chenelle, St. Mel Class of 1957 Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Clark Ms. Jean Connell Mr and Mrs. Derek R. Cook Ms. Shayla R. Cooper, Class of 1999 Ellen Hoye Cortopassi Alberta Cotton Ms. Mary Coyle Rev. Robert A. Cross Ms. Adrienne Y. Curtis, Class of 1980 Mr. Paul Damian Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Danko Mr. Christopher J. Delhey Ms. Jocelyn N. Denson, Class of 1994 Ms. Letitia D. Dillard, Class of 1996 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Donoghue Jean and Richard Doub Ms. Toccara Dunklin-Perkins, Class of 1999 Mr. Jerome F. Dunne Mr. Robert R. Dylla, Sr., St. Mel Class of 1966 Thomas Eaton Mrs. Rosemary Ebert Ms. Ellen Edwards Ms. Nzinga A. Edwards, Class of 1994 Mr. James E. Egan Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Espevik Ms. Anne E. Essaye Mr. Paul S. Falzone Ms. Elizabeth M. Fiden Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fischer Audrey and Bob Fischer Dr. Charles and Meellee Fish Ms. Laura A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fishman Mr. Kenneth P. Fivizzani Mr. Elijah Flowers, Class of 2000 Mr. Buvern J. Francisco III, Class of 1970 M. S. Frear Mrs. Joyce French, Providence Class of 1960 Mr. and Mrs. K. Sean Frey Mrs. Sophia B. Galassi Ms. Tre Geoghegan Randy and Marilyn Gilley, Providence Class of 1967 Ms. Nancy M. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Guardalabene Mr. Joshua Hale Ms. Mary E. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hayes Mr. Eric B. Hendricks Mr. Thomas J. Hendrix Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Hennessy Thomas and Roseanne Hughes Mr. Matthew R. Humphries, Class of 1992 Dick and Nancy Jacobs Ms. JaVonne Jennings Mr. Darrell L. Johnson, Class of 1998 Mr. Jack Kanuk Mr. Ron Karlin Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Keller Ms. Nora D. Kimball Mrs. Patricia A. Kolar Mr. and Mrs. Edward Komperda Joe and Becky Kornick Fred and Linda Lane Mr. Keith Langston, Class of 1985 Mr. David W. Leifker Mr. Theo R. Leonard, Jr., Class of 1987 Ms. Wen J. Liu Mr. Peter Locascio Ann and Nello Lucchesi Mr. Joseph A. Luna Mr. Alex M. Lyons, Class of 1987 Mrs. Edward Lyons Father Patrick M. Lyons Ann Macur Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Mac Vean Ms. Irene V. Maksym, Providence Class of 1960 Mr. Pat Malloy Mr. Leonard Manka Donald C. and Audria B. Marek Ms. Alice M. Maresh, Providence Class of 1940 Roseann Mark Ms. Mary B. Marshall Ms. Virginia F. Maurer Mr. Sam T. Mauro Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McBreen Maureen A. McCarthy, S. P. Mr. William R. Pepper and Mrs. Teresa E. McDonald-Pepper Mary J. McEnery Mr. and Mrs. Frederick McKinney Dr. John A. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McNally Ms. Marilyn Krpal Michalek, Providence Class of 1948 Ms. Roberta Michaletz Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Miller, St. Mel Class of 1944 Ms. Therese M. Molony Mr. Thomas C. Brennan and Ms. Diane R. Monnich Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Monroe Ms. Verletta I. Moody Ms. Alexis T. Morris, Class of 2000 Ms. Kelley D. Moseley, Class of 1997 Ms. Paula H. Moss Ms. Linda Mularski Ms. Jamikka T. Nelson, Class of 1995 Drs. Steven and Sara Newman Mr. Sylvester W. Nowak, St. Mel Class of 1957 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. O’Grady Rev. William J. O’Shea Ms. Shanell R. Oliver, Class of 1999 Ms. Dolores Ostrowski Dan and Mary Ann Pankiewicz, Providence Class of 1957 Mr. Thomas Pepper, Class of 1970 Mr. Otto Perlenfien Mr. Major Perry, Jr. Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski, Providence Class of 1954 Mr. and Mrs. Archie Prater Ms. Patricia A. Pruitt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Putnam Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ratcliffe Mr. and Mrs. George T. Ricker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Rogers Mr. Howard J. Romanek Mrs. Rita Romanelli, Providence Class of 1968 Mr. and Mrs. Finley Roppolo, Providence Class of 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Roth Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Rowells Ms. Mary T. Saigh Ms. Bertha Schafer, Providence Class of 1939 Ms. Mary Schmuttenmaer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultze Mr. Joseph Scelsi, St. Mel Class of 1961 Mrs. Milton Scheffler Pam and A.J. Schmitz Bar Scott and Peter Schoenberger Ms. Annette Lynn Sczesny Mr. Shahid Shabazz Mr. Owens J. Shelby, Class of 2000 Ms. Darlene M. Shorter Mr. Gregory J. Sikora Ms. Nafeesa Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Singleton, Class of 1985 Ms. Candace R. Smith, Class of 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith Ms. Natalie P. Sorrell, Class of 2000 Ms. Arcilla Stahl Mr. Jonathan R. Steiner Miss Louise R. Stella Ron and Julie Stepp Ms. Joan M. Stockmal and Mr. Herbert E. Gordon Mr. Paul E. Stott Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stowe Mr. and Mrs. James Strawn Mr. Joseph E. Sullivan, St. Mel Class of 1960 Dr. Earl C. Swallow Mr. Charles Sweningsen Mr. Ray Swidron Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenner Dr. and Mrs. Somasundaram Thamilavel Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Thomas III Mr. Bob Thomas Ms. Leslie M. Thomas, Class of 2004 Mr. Jack L. Thorson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tritschler Mr. John F. Twomey, Jr. Ms. Whitney Valentine Mr. Phil Varchetta Mr. Robert W. Venn Mrs. Bette L. Walker Ms. Juliette Walker Ms. Amber J. Watson, Class of 2001 Mr. Danny B. Weathersby II, Class of 1996 Ms. Sharon B. Wells Ms. Patricia Wilde, Providence Class of 1953 Mr. Erin N. Williams, Class of 1993 Ms. Katrina T. Wilson, Class of 1994 Ms. Sherelle A. Withers, Class of 1990 Mr. William H. Woods, Class of 1978 Mr. Reginald A. York, Class of 1998 Ms. Sheila York Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Zott 27 gifts-in-kind July 2008 – June 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Basler Broadway in Chicago Brookfield Zoo Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago Bulls Chicago History Museum Diversey River Bowl The Enterprising Kitchen Eshe Day Spa and Salon eta Creative Arts Foundation Mrs. Eileen L. Furey Bill and Pam Grady Mrs. Helen Hogarth-Delmas The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago Mrs. Alison P. Jones Ms. Penny B. Kynion Magnolia Spice Teas, Inc. Mrs. Calvita Frederick-Sowel Museum of Science and Industry Panache Boutique The Peace School Mrs. Mary A. Duffy Pelzer Phenomenal Fitness Physicians Group: Martin, Logan, Donnersberger, Kenneally Ms. Vicki Quade Ms Wynona Redmond The Ritz-Carlton The Second City Mr. David Steinberg Mrs. Dorothy Strang Timeline Theatre Truefitt & Hill Victory Gardens Theater Matching gift companies Gift Period July 2008 – June 2009 Abbott Laboratories Aon Corporation Bank of America Foundation Chicago Tribune Corn Products International, Inc. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Google, Inc. W.W. Grainger, Inc. Harris Bank HSBC-North America Illinois Tool Works Foundation J. P. Morgan Chase Merrill Lynch Microsoft Corporation Morgan Stanley Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pepsico Foundation PPG Industries Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. HONOR/MEMORIAL TRIBUTE GIFTS July 2008-June 2009 In Memory of Alida Basler James S. Kemper In Memory of William Newton Doris J. Newton In Honor of Hill Blackett, Jr. Hill Blacket III In Honor of the Gladys M. Nowicki Scholarship Fund Gladys M. Nowicki In Honor of George Cronin Emily M. Cronin In Honor of Sr. St. Vincent O’Malley Rita Romanelli In Memory of Domenic and Mary Franchi Gloria A. Franchi In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Scott Elizabeth Scott In Memory of Douglas Johnson, Class of 1985 Beatrice C. Hurey In Honor of Willy Shikuku Martha Eubank Kathy Izard In Honor of Harriett Kretske’s Birthday Michael J. Kress In Memory of Carl Muckley Mary Ann Berry 28 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 In Memory of Phillip M. Vitale Betty Vitale Alumni Society The Alumni Society consists of alumni who provide financial contributions in support of sustaining the future of Providence St. Mel School. This society honors alumni who have made contributions that total $1,000 or more since graduation. Founder’s Circle $200,000 + Leader’s Circle $100,000-$199,999 Nedra Miller Karim, Class of 1975 Eugene L. Moore, Class of 1997 Nicholas Piediscalzi, Class of 1948* Earl J. Ruppert, Class of 1942* Robert C. Sassetti, Class of 1947* Betty Sloan, Class of 1955** Kimbrel D. Stephen, Class of 1972 John F. Sweeney, Class of 1952* President’s Circle $50,000-$99,999 Worker’s Circle $1,000-$2,499 Michael E. Hora, Class of 1961* Michael D. O’Halleran, Class of 1968* Anthony J. Salemi, Class of 1967* Principal’s Circle $25,000-$49,999 John D’Arcy* Marietta Bratta-Garber, Class of 1960** Carl L. Harris, Class of 1977 Gladys Nowicki, Class of 1946** Dreamer’s Circle $10,000-$24,999 Leona Jackson, Class of 1939** Cassandra R. Minor, M.D., Class of 1984 Thomas A. Sullivan Trust, Class of 1920* Phyllis A. Wojtar, Class of 1944** Builder’s Circle $5,000-$9,999 John Coughlin, Class of 1968* Timothy D. Ervin, Class of 1991 Joseph Fels, Class of 1940* Michael J. Graft, Class of 1950* Sylvia L. Jones, Class of 1989 Clement J. McDonald, Class of 1967* John R. Olechny, Class of 1965* Gerald W. Shay, Class of 1960* Robert Zbylut* Planner’s Circle $2,500-$4,999 Peter A. Brusca, Class of 1959* Kimberlee J. Burt, Class of 1988 Cecilia W. Fairfax, Class of 1974 Marie Gartland, Class of 1968** Lawrence E. Grisham, Class of 1969 Lowell D. Hamilton, Class of 1985 Patrick Martin, Class of 1967* * St. Mel High School ** Providence High School John E. Abney, Class of 1996 Virginia Anderson, Class of 1965** Erma E. Baer Kathryn A. Bernards, Class of 1966** Albert L. Braggs, Class of 1969 Michael P. Brennan, Class of 1963* Ave Maria Capitanini, Class of 1945** Janetta Cotton, Class of 1986 Anita Curi, Class of 1940** Dorothy Crane Davis, Class of 1940** Bobby T. Dillard, Class of 1996 Vickie Fair, Class of 1979 Gloria A. Franchi, Class of 1949** Patricia S. Hanlon, Class of 1946** Wayne L. Haraldson, Class of 1959* Beatrice C. Hurey, Class of 1985 George Johnson, Class of 1972 Robert P. Littlefield, Class of 1944* Margaret Loftus, Class of 1946** Alice M. Maresh, Class of 1940** Daniel R. McLean, Class of 1955* Patrick J. Mellett, Class of 1955* Roosevelt Moncure, Class of 1980 Shawn W. Nelson, Class of 1990 William P. O’Connell, Class of 1968* James J. O’Conner, Class of 1965* Daniel Pankiewicz, Class of 1957* Ronald L. Price, Class of 1978 Virginia R. Reed, Class of 1954** Bill Reider, Class of 1946* Irene Smith-Steele, Class of 1975 Terry A. Soule, Class of 1971 Deborah Sturgis-Hinton, M.D., Class of 1989 Calvin C. Thurman, Class of 1972 Patricia Wilde, Class of 1953** Aleatha Wilson-Muhammad, Class of 1987 29 Officers Michael D. O’Halleran, Chairman Gregory Pusinelli, First Vice Chair Debora de Hoyos, Vice Chair Marcia E. Doane, Vice Chair Howard Isenberg, Vice Chair Philip J. Lyons, Vice Chair Karen Pritzker, Vice Chair David Hoffman, Secretary Tom Brean, Treasurer Board of Trustees Paul J. Adams III, Providence St. Mel School & Providence Englewood Charter School Caroline Ballantine, Heidrick & Struggles Mary Jo Basler Maribel Mata Benedict, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Jillian Bradley, DDB Chicago, Inc. Thomas Brean, Grant Thornton LLP Angelina D. Brown, Ottawa Ford ADMINISTRATION Paul J. Adams III, President Jeanette DiBella, Principal Renee Kallok, Director of Student Services and Senior Counselor Carolyn Labutka, Director of Development Dennis Moffitt, Director of Finance Christel Ward, Dean of Students and Faculty LEADERSHIP TEAM Beverly Baar, K-12 Related Arts Mary Bellmar, Social Studies Consultant Joan Gerig, Library and Media Specialist Adrienne Hawkins-Turner, Mathematics Julie Jovan, Grades Pre-K-5 Kevin McGrath, Science and Middle School Stephanie Miller, Humanities Marsha Spight, Director of Social Work Marci Van Gilder-Rubin, Professional Development FACULTY Dr. David J. Baar, Middle and High School Choral Director Melissa Berkowitz, Kindergarten Ted Boswell, Religion Sage Gosch-Braun, Instructional Aide Michelle Byrd, Work Study Coordinator/High School Counselor 30 Dick Burridge, RMB Capital Management John Canning, Madison Dearborn Partners Debora de Hoyos, Mayer Brown LLP Marcia E. Doane, Attorney at Law Gary Elden, Grippo & Elden Harve A. Ferrill Dennis Flynn, DT Trading Greg Guyett, JP Morgan David Hoffman Michael Hora, Sr. J. Thomas Hurvis, Old World Industries Howard Isenberg, The Barr Fund Sylvia Jones, WLS-TV ABC 7 Judith Joy Michael Keiser, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Ben Kovler, Blum-Kovler Foundation Philip J. Lyons Larry Manson, NexGeneration Strategic Advisors, LLC Barry Mayo, Radio One Scott McKeon, ACE USA Michael D. O’Halleran, Aon Re Benfield Raju Patel, Bank of America J. David Pepper, Pepper Construction Karen Pritzker, The Jay Pritzker Foundation Gregory Pusinelli, William Blair & Company Stacey Riddell Michael Roberts, Westside Holdings, LLC Kenneth H. Robin Mark W. Rohde, TCF Financial Corp. Andy Rosenman, Mayer Brown LLP Edward Ross, Renee and Edward Ross Foundation Robert Ryan, Interactive Metronome Sam Schuppe Dona Scott Denise M. Seminetta, Premier Asset Management LLC David Steinberg, Copy-Mor Inc. James W. Stevenson, Jr., Wiedner and McAuliffe Ltd. David Wainwright, Wainwright Construction Services Life Trustees Amy Cook Dean, High School Spanish Teresa Cullen, Athletic Director John Egan, Middle School Science David English, High School Biology Julia Finder, English Gregory Finger, High School Math Sheila Foster, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant Stuart Graham, High School Math and Physics Megan Granholm, Middle School Math Elizabeth Greene, 2nd Grade Jami Griffin, 3rd Grade Eric Hendricks, High School Math Sharrell Holmes, 1st Grade Todd Kelly, Basketball Coach Dr. Marsha Landau, Math Consultant Jacqueline Lanier, Instructional Aide Tami Malina, Middle and High School Band Director Emily Michalak, Middle School Social Studies Kendra Mills, Pre-Kindergarten Sharon Mixon, 5th Grade Kimberly Nelson, High School English Colleen O’Callaghan, 3rd Grade JoAnn Page, Registrar/Sub/Copy Coordinator Nathan Ramin, High School Geography Rashida Restaino, Middle School English/High School African American Studies Jennifer Rhoades, High School Art Andre Rogers, Women’s Basketball Coach Maggie Russell, High School Spanish Meredith Stevenson, Lower and Middle School Bible/MS Guidance Carolyn Stopka, High School English and History AP Jennifer Sullivan, Reading Consultant Dr. Donald Van Beek, High School Chemistry and Economics Brian Ward, LS/MS Music/ Computer Applications/ Administrative Assistant Maria Ward, 4th Grade Kathy Weil, PR/Health/SOAL Coordinator Dr. Daniel Wessel, High School Social Studies Angela Yonke, Lower and Middle School Art ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009 STAFF Mike Burks, Custodian Laura Dixon, Administrative Assistant Melissa Fentress, Accountant Assistant Henry Jedrzejek, Custodian Charles Ligon, Head Custodian John McGrath, Building Manager Jim Rojahn, Technology Director Carolyn Smith, Accounting Assistant DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Martin Glynn, Corporate and Foundation Relations Karen Jensen, Communication Specialist Tony Gallardo, Development Associate Thomas H. Dittmer Patricia Shutack Genoa Giles, Director of Admissions Joy Oraka, Assistant Admissions Director Credits Design & Photography: Carla Hill Langston An Appeal for Creating Inspired Lives Although our tuition remains among the lowest of all independent schools in Chicago, it is still much more than what hundreds of our struggling families can afford. The true cost to educate a student at Providence St. Mel is more than double our modest tuition. Even though our school automatically underwrites more than half of this true cost, the great majority of our students require yet additional financial aid. Only through the assistance of such caring partners as you can Providence St. Mel continue to keep tuition low, provide muchneeded scholarships, meet operating expenses, and offer vital academic and enrichment programs. Quite simply, instructing, guiding, and shaping the young lives at our school would not be possible without your most generous financial support. We invite you to use the enclosed self-addressed envelope to give today to Providence St. Mel! For more information on how you can help advance academic excellence at Providence St. Mel School, please call the Development Office at 773.722.7756 or visit our website at www.psmnow.com. Thank you for helping Providence St. Mel complete another year of achievements and begin a new year — a new decade — of creating inspired lives! For more information on how you can help advance academic excellence at Providence St. Mel School, please call the Development Office at 773.722.7756. 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 that 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. Thank You For Making Another Year of Excellence Possible! www.psmnow.com PRESORTED NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 7658 CHICAGO, IL 60607 119 South Central Park Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60624 www.psmnow.com