Dear SFHS Alumni,

As the leaves change colors and it feels like our school year has really settled in, we are ready to move toward November. This is a sacred time in our Catholic faith when we pause to remember all those who have gone before us, especially on All Souls’ Day.

During this time in our Catholic faith, we invite you to join us for our Annual Mass of Remembrance. This Mass is a beautiful and important tradition where we gather to pray for and celebrate the lives of our beloved faculty, dedicated staff, cherished teachers, and faithful friends of the school who have passed away.

Please join us as we offer prayer and thanksgiving for their lives:

• What: Mass of Remembrance
• When: 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 9
• Where: St. Francis High School Slant Dome

Please fill out this form to RSVP or to share the name of someone you would like remembered.

As always, thank you for your continued commitment and support, which makes moments of community and faith like this possible. Whether through prayer, financial giving, or volunteering, your dedication strengthens our school and our faith community every single day.

Todd Shaw '89

Alumni Relations

tshaw@

sfhscollegeprep.org

(630) 668-5800 x1143

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

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."

Karen Hart '73 Bruketa shared the beautiful story of her and Robert Bruketa '73's love found at St. Francis High School, and we are so grateful to share it with our alumni community: Please click here to read the story.

The first picture is Karen and Robert's wedding picture (July 16, 1977) and the second is from 2018. They are the parents of Aimee ‘99 and Patrick ’05.

Amanda Antolik '14 shared with us that she recently accepted the position of Director of Social Services at Mt. Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa. This comes after years of serving her community as a correctional officer in a male maximum security prison, a child welfare social worker, and much more.

"I love the daily challenges and the successes that my career path allows me to see. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than being able to be a part of another individual’s success or progress which is what I’m looking forward to being a part of in my new position," she said.

She also said her time at SFHS helped her realize her goals. "I truly loved being a part of something bigger than myself during volunteer opportunities at St. Francis," she said. "Whether that was tutoring families that lived in the neighboring complex to the school or participating in the school's toy/food drives, etc. I learned that I love being engaged with my community and still continue to be engaged to this day." Read more about Amanda's journey here - thank you so much for sharing with us! 

Have a career update to share? Please email jlavigueur@sfhscollegeprep.org with the details and a photo!

The Class of 2000 gathered for their 25th Reunion at the school October 11-12.

The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th Reunion September 19-20.

Photo courtesy of WCS Photography

The Class of 1965 gathered for their 60th Reunion October 10-11.

You may have seen our recent Alumni Athletic Updates on social media: these outstanding alumni continue to excel in athletics at the collegiate level and we are so proud of them!

Highlight a current alumni athlete playing at the college level by emailing jlavigueur@sfhscollegeprep.org with the details and a photo.

Have you signed up for the annual SFHS Blood Drive? Our goal is to collect 115 units of blood - please join us: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, in the Slantdome Gymnasium.

There is no wait time for adults and the process takes about 40 minutes. Enter at Door #4 and know that you are greatly appreciated! Refreshments provided afterward.

To sign up, email Mike Lynch at mlynch@sfhscollegeprep.org with your name and preferred appointment time.

Please join us for this mission-critical conversation about the construction of a new parking lot at the school on November 18 and RSVP today to reserve your spot.

• When: Tuesday, November 18, at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Spyglass Athletic Center
• What: Participants will hear about the proposed plans, logistics, and associated costs needed to make this project a reality. This is your opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and understand how you can be a part of a safer, more sustainable SFHS.

Mothers’ Club is hosting the 4th Annual Sip Shop Brunch at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 23, at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville.

Take a moment before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to fill your cup with laughter, a mimosa or two, and kick-off your shopping season with lots of fun vendors. Enter the raffle for a chance to win some amazing raffle baskets and centerpieces.

This event is for all the ladies 13 and up. Invite your daughters, mom, grandmothers, sisters, or girlfriends to enjoy a delicious brunch in a beautiful setting!

Registration now open! Early bird registration by November 3 includes a FREE raffle ticket!