March 5, 2021 * Issue 2

We are delighted to share our latest updates on two major fundraising initiatives at Trinity High School -- our EmPOWERed Campaign and our Trinity Theater Renovation Plan.

EmPOWERed Campaign Update

Dear Trinity Community, We are beginning the approval process with the Village of River Forest which will take us through mid-April. Wight & Co. has provided preliminary drafts of renderings for our project all with our three main goals in mind: accessibility, security, and sustainability.

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Horizontal & Vertical Link We plan to install a much-needed elevator and connecting walkway of the academic building to the Sr. Michelle Germanson Athletic Facility to improve our accessibility and security. The elevator will provide access to all floors in the academic building and each stop will offer a collaborative space for students and faculty. We are evaluating an option for an outdoor walkway on the second floor and green roof.

Enclosed Courtyard An enclosed courtyard will be designed and landscaped for outdoor education, recreation, events, and green space all using sustainable practices. This space will offer an array of outdoor seating for our students in a beautifully landscaped area.

Auditorium Accessibility We will be enhancing our ADA accessibility in Trinity's Auditorium. We are evaluating an outdoor ramp option as well as a chair lift from the academic building to the Auditorium and accessibility backstage.

The EmPOWERed Team

EmPOWERed Tri-Chairs Muriel Quinn '87 and Robert Pasin Katie (Watts '80) and Andy Rauh (past parent) Kathleen and Doug Kurtenbach (past parent)

Trinity Team Jill Watts, Chief Financial Officer Laura Curley, President Shena McNamara Keith, VP of Institutional Advancement (Class of '23 Parent)

Cullen Construction Management & Wight Construction

Thank you again for your deep commitment to Trinity High School and for your continued support. We plan to keep you updated on this project along the way.   For anyone interested in supporting the EmPOWERed Campaign click here. If you are interested in naming opportunities or have any questions, please contact Shena McNamara Keith, VP of Institutional Advancement at [email protected] or 708.453.9374. Thank you for your continued support and wishing you all the blessings of the Trinity.  Laura Curley, President Shena McNamara Keith, VP of Institutional Advancement, (Class of '23 Parent) Jill Watts, Chief Financial Officer Kathy and Doug Kurtenbach, Past Parent/Tri-Chair Katie (Watts '80) and Andy Rauh, Past Parent/Tri-Chair Muriel Quinn '87 and Robert Pasin, Tri-Chair

Auditorium Renovation

Over 50-year-old auditorium seating

Asbestos abatement completed

And, in other news… The renovation plans are underway! We are collecting bids for each aspect of the project and hope to get to work as soon as possible. Thank you to all who have been reaching out to donate theater seats. We are grateful for your continued support.

For anyone interested in supporting the Trinity Theater Renovation Plan, please click here. If you are interested in naming opportunities or have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 708.453.9374. Most Sincerely,  Shena McNamara Keith VP of Institutional Advancement (Class of '23 Parent)