Dear SFHS Alumni,

Happy Catholic Schools Week! This national week of recognition is a special time in our school community.

As we join schools across the country in celebrating the theme of "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community," we can’t help but think of the thousands of graduates like you who carry our mission out into the world. You are the living proof of the value of a Catholic education.

While we celebrate our school's achievements throughout the week, we also recognize the heart of St. Francis beats in rhythm with the inspiring men and women who work here. We are proud to recognize several faculty and staff members reaching milestone years of service to our community this year and celebrated them at our All-School Liturgy on January 29.

Please join us in congratulating the following Spartans for their unwavering commitment to our students and school:

• 5 years: Anne Vogel '16
• 10 years:  Becky Fischesser '97, Dan Holleman, Maureen Isphording, Tom Juliano
• 15 years: Dan Hardwick, Katie Lembas
• 20 years: Beth Brand, Susan Fairhead, Marcia Kadow, Kristen Ras

Todd Shaw '89

Alumni Relations

tshaw@

sfhscollegeprep.org

(630) 668-5800 x1143

Classes from ‘1s and ‘6s – it's time to organize your reunion! We're here to help, please reach out to start planning your event.

Megan Curi '13 married Andrew Wodziak on September 27 surrounded by several other Spartans from the Class of 2013! Left to right: Stephanie Passialis-Schryer, Casey Figley, Mary Prebys, Megan Moffitt, Sarah Huddleston, Anna Vonderhaar, Josef Santos, Lauren Krefft (next to bride).

Katherine Lemke '21 won the 2026 20 Twenties Award! The award honors 20 of the brightest, most driven aerospace-bound STEM students in their 20s. The winners are honored on March 19 at a luncheon and celebrated at the 68th Annual Laureates Awards and Dinner in Washington, D.C. Read more here!

Daniel Kopp '18 became engaged in November to his now fiancée, Anna Juhas. Congratulations!

SAVE THE DATE: We hope to see many of you at our annual Easter Egg Hunt this upcoming Saturday! Thank you to the St. Francis High School Alumni Association for co-hosting this event. All are welcome to attend - admission is free! RSVP form coming soon.

SAVE THE DATE: Alumni Theatre Night is scheduled for March 21, 2026. More details coming soon!

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Spartan Sweethearts are couples who met during their time at SFHS and went on to get married. We have more than 190 married couples in our records, and we're sure there are more! If you and your spouse are Spartan Sweethearts, please email jlavigueur@sfhscollegeprep.org with your names and a picture of you "then" and "now."

Class of '66 - 60th Reunion, Save the Date: October 10, 2026, at Reserve 22. P.J. Leston is the contact person and can be reached at pjleston@gmail.com. More details to follow!

Our 2026 Annual Ensuring Our Future Auction theme is "A Night On Broadway"!

We invite everyone to participate, even if you are unable to attend.

As our largest fundraiser of the year, this event does more than just provide a great night out—it sustains the legacy of our school. Every ticket and bid helps ensure the next generation of students has the same foundation you did at St. Francis!

Raffle - Winner Need Not Be Present! Don't miss out on the Ensuring Our Future Raffle, with three prizes and the chance to win up to $7,500. Winner need not be present to win - so this is the perfect opportunity for our alumni to contribute!

TICKETS: The auction is at a new location this year, the Marriott in Naperville, and will feature a gourmet plated dinner. The curtains open for VIP Access at 5:30 p.m. and General Admission at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28. Buy your tickets today! You will be prompted to select your meal choice and if you would like to sit with a specific attendee (optional).

Ready for a mini-reunion? The Auction is the perfect setting to reconnect with old friends. Whether you’re coming as a couple, solo, or a group from your graduating class, we’ve made it easy to sit together.

• Pro-Tip: Start a group chat with your classmates today! When you purchase your tickets, list the names of those you’d like to sit with, and we’ll handle the seating chart.

Questions? Email Gina Griffin at ggriffin@sfhscollegeprep.org