Dear SFHS Alumni,

As the days of Lent draw to a close and we approach Holy Week, we want to share a few moments of reflection with you. Whether it has been five years or 50 since you last walked through the halls of St. Francis High School, the Lenten journey remains a shared rhythm in our lives. It's a time to silence the noise of the world and refocus on what truly matters.

With Easter comes great joy - and we saw that in abundance during our Annual Easter Egg Hunt this past weekend. Thank you to all who joined us and the Alumni Association for co-hosting this special event that brought so many families to our campus.

We hope the remainder of the season offers you continued space for renewal that brings you closer to your loved ones and your purpose. From all of us at St. Francis High School, we wish you and your families a blessed Easter!

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.

On Saturday, March 14, SFHS spirit was on full display for the official unveiling and blessing of the new Track and Field Record Board. Over 100 attendees joined us — with representation from seven decades of our speediest Spartans as well as faculty, staff, and coaches.

Together, we witnessed the blessing of the Board and celebrated the incredible successes of this program. Those featured on the Board were also able to get their picture taken with their nameplate.

The record board features the Top 3 individuals in events and Top 2 in Relays; it now hangs on the northwest wall of the bleachers in Kuhn Memorial Stadium.

Thank you to all who made this event possible, particularly the Andrzejewski family for their generous donation for the board, and the coaches and assistant coaches who helped these athletes reach their full potential (with a special shoutout to our longest tenured coach, Mr. Scott Nelson). Go, Spartans!

Maggie Breyne '21 visited Dr. J's Engineering class earlier this month to share her experiences in the field of civil engineering. Maggie graduated from Purdue University in 2025, where she earned her bachelor's in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Architectural Engineering, and minors in English and Environmental Engineering.

During college, she secured internships with ComEd, the Walsh Group, and Kimley Horn, and is now a Civil Engineer In Training at Stantec. Congratulations on all your success, Maggie, and thanks for coming back to see us and our students!

Tim Glemkowski '07 just started a radio show this month on Relevant Radio. We were thrilled to hear he mentioned his time as a Spartan! Listen to Tim's show here!

Jim Perona ‘02 visited our music classes on Friday, March 20, and shared his experiences as a professional musician with our students! Thank you, Jim!

Bailey Zydeck '16 Wirtz and her family are celebrating the birth of future Spartan, Bennett! Congratulations to the Zydeck and Wirtz families!

All are invited to attend the SFHS Fathers' Club Pickleball Tournament from noon-2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Pickled in Wheaton. Cost is $20 per team and top three places receive a cash prize. Click here for more information and to register!

Congratulations to the SFHS Music Department, which took 2nd Overall at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition on Saturday!

In their respective divisions, the SFHS Choir finished 1st, Band finished 3rd, and Orchestra finished 4th. * This is the 7th consecutive year choir has placed first! *



For a list of students who received a Perfect Score and/or aSuperior Rating) at the contest, click here.

NEW: Class of '76 - 50th Reunion: Saturday, September 26, at SFHS. Contact Bob Shuppert for more information at rwshuppert@sbcglobal.net.

Class of '91 - 35th Reunion, Save the Date: 7:00 p.m. September 26, Warren's Ale House in Wheaton. More details to follow!

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!

Is your child looking for an unforgettable summer camp experience? Registration is now open for SFHS Summer Camps, featuring a wide variety of programs for students in grades 1–12. Browse camps and register here!