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Dear St. Rita Alumni and Friends,
We are thrilled to share that the momentum at St. Rita is stronger than ever, and it is in large part because of you. The 35th Annual Caritas Gala Valentine's Dinner Dance with over 400 guests in attendance raised over $450,000 for our Guaranteed Scholarship program! Your support inspires us to reach new heights and maintain our position as the premier all-boys Catholic school on the Southside of Chicago. We are our proud to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame Class, this distinguished group of individuals embodies the values and excellence that define St. Rita.
Go Mustangs!
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2024 St. Rita Hall of Fame Inductees | |
Napleton Named Pitch & Hit College Baseball Player of the Year | Luke Napleton '20 was awarded the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago College Baseball Player of the Year Award. Napleton starred at Quincy University and led all of Division II with 29 HRs and 87 RBIs. After his All-American season, Luke transferred to baseball powerhouse Louisville and will star behind the plate for the Cardinals this year. | |
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(Left to right) Steve Kolczewski, Bob Faillo, Greg Nowaczyk, Frank Kozera, Ed Klus, Fred VanDenHende, George Brodnicki, Dave Nies, Matt Ochalski, and Jim Mulcahy | |
Class of 1971 Annual Breakfast
The class of 1971 met for their annual breakfast at Honey Jam in Oakbrook, IL. Ritamen traveled in from Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Ohio to catch up with their classmates.
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(Left to right) Nick Parisi, Ron Skwarek, John Zasadzinski, Kevin McNicholas, Dan Bellich, Bryan O'Connor | The members of the esteemed Class of 1970 (who refer to themselves as the "Faithful Old Guys") enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Caritas Gala. | |
Reagan Pender '14 will make his Broadway debut and perform in the ensemble of "The Who's Tommy" on March 8, 2024. Read more in The Beverly Review here. | |
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Want to be featured in the next newsletter?
We are excited to invite you to share your latest news, achievements, and any upcoming get-togethers with us. Whether you've recently reached a career milestone, started a new venture, received an award, or have exciting personal news to share, we want to hear about it!
If you are interested in being featured please contact Alumni Relations Manager, Mike McDevitt '17 via call/text (773) 710-0325 or email at mmcdevitt@stritahs.com.
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Brian Deenihan and Tom Rooney, both graduates of St. Rita High School's class of 2021, went their separate ways after graduation, attending different universities. Despite being in the same classes at St. Rita, they never really interacted. However, fate brought them together when they both applied to study abroad in Europe and ended up at the University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland, unbeknownst to each other. Upon coincidentally spotting each other on campus, they initially dismissed the possibility of recognition, but curiosity led them to reconnect via text messages. Their chance encounter in Dublin led to plans to explore the city and its surroundings together, highlighting the lasting impact of connections forged at St. Rita, even across continents and years. Their story exemplifies the unexpected and enduring friendships that can arise from the St. Rita community, demonstrating that these connections can manifest anywhere, anytime, and continue to enrich lives long after graduation. | |
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Join us for an evening of celebration at our 87th Annual Alumni Banquet & Hall of Fame Dinner. All are invited to honor our new inductees and celebrate the graduates of this year’s milestone anniversary classes — 1974 (50 years), 1984 (40 years), 1999 (25 years), and 2014 (10 years).
Friday, April 12, 2024
Silver Lake Country Club
14700 South 82nd Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
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Sean Larkin Wins State Championship
Sean Larkin defeated Peyton Cox 9-7 in the 144-pound Class 2A State Championship on Saturday night. Larkin overcame a 6-1 deficit to become the first St. Rita state champion since Austin O'Connor in 2017. Sean hails from a proud lineage of Mustangs, tracing back through generations, including his father Chris '84, his brothers Patrick '17 and Marty '20, as well as numerous cousins and uncles.
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Eight Mustangs Sign to Play College Football
Congratulations to our eight senior football players that will be continuing their careers at the next level!
Zack Clark: Upper Iowa University
Brady Courtney: Dayton University
Jake Courtney: St. Norbert College
Jett Hilding: Kent St University
Zach Norred: St. Xavier University
Raymone Saffold: Bemidji St. University
DJ Stewart: Drake University
Keith Sumpter: St. Ambrose University
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Congratulations to our Swim Team who placed 7th overall in the 2024 IHSA Boys Swimming and Diving Sectionals! | |  |
Our Spanish Club did their annual “Operation Valentine,” where they made 80 valentines to cheer up residents at Rosary Hill Home. | | |
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Do you know a 7th grader who is interested in experiencing a day in the life a Ritamen. Encourage them to shadow with us this semester!
The days open for shadows in Winter and Spring 2024 include:
- March 1
- March 15 (Spirit Week)
- April 19
- April 26
- May 10
Learn more about shadowing at St. Rita and help usher in the next generation of Ritamen!
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Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement Quick Links
The St. Rita Advancement Team is excited to have planned another year of events and opportunities for alumni to connect with their St. Rita roots and friends from their time as a Mustang. Explore the links below to learn more:
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Can't Find What You Need? Contact the St. Rita High School Advancement Team by calling (773) 925-5029 or emailing Alumni Relations and Events Manager, Mike McDevitt '17, at mmcdevitt@stritahs.com. | | | | |
