Thank you to everyone who joined us for a very special morning together at our Alumni Memorial Mass on November 3. This tradition provides a sacred space for our school community to remember those who have passed away while celebrating their lives, sharing memories, and finding comfort in our faith. A special thank you also goes out to our alumni who performed in the band and shared readings. Pictured clockwise from top left: Maribeth Treis '77 Kerr; SFHS Band Director Bob Mamminga with musicians Eileen Tobin '00, Marirose Rueth '16, Ryan Martin '19, Jim Perona '02, Emma Donlevy '20, Annemarie Novack '20, Chris Bauer '18; the full band; and Kate Farley-Agee '87.

Don't miss our next upcoming events (more details below!): the Alumni Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, November 24, and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 11.

Todd Shaw '89

Alumni Relations

tshaw@

sfhscollegeprep.org

(630) 668-5800 x1143

Calling all Classes from ‘0s and ‘5s – it's time to organize your next reunion! We're here to help, please reach out to start planning your event.

As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving in a few weeks, we're filled with gratitude for our amazing alumni community. Your unwavering support and dedication continue to inspire us and shape the future of our school. Thank you for your generosity, your mentorship, and your belief in the power of Catholic education. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

Congratulations to Jack Webb '13 and his wife, Meg, on the birth of John Patrick, pictured here wearing a "Future Spartan" onesie.

Eighteen members of the Class of 1966 recently gathered. They frequently get together to discuss books and share memories. Thank you Kris Leston '66 for the photo!

Join the SFHS Alumni Association for the 2nd annual Alumni Pickleball Tournament at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, in the Spyglass Athletic Center. Drinks and snacks provided. $25 per player or $50 per team - register below in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced category!

Our Hall of Honor recognizes outstanding alumni and friends of St. Francis High School. The Hall of Honor is for those who achieved outstanding accomplishments during their time at SFHS, and Distinguished Alumni awardees are those who have maintained a high standard of excellence and made a significant contribution in their fields of endeavor.

We will celebrate our 2024-25 honorees at an induction ceremony at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, in the Spyglass Athletic Center. Our new state-of-the-art touchscreen digital display will also be unveiled at the event. Our honorees include:

• Jim Russell ’82 (State Champion Pole Vault)
• Jeff Dawson ’05 (State Champion Tennis)
• Women’s Volleyball 1991 (State Champions)
• Women's Volleyball 1992 (State Champions)
• Chess Team 1973 (State Champions)
• Mike Webb ‘72 (Distinguished Alumni)
• Pete Kinsella ’75 (Distinguished Alumni)
• Brother Pius (Friend of SFHS)

All are welcome - tickets are $50 each and include dinner and open bar.

Get your tickets today!

Please join us in support of our 2025 Ensuring Our Future auction: Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. This year's event is Saturday, March 1, in the Spyglass Athletic Center, but the Early Bird Raffle is already underway!

Just buy six tickets for $100 and you're entered for the early bird prize of two complimentary tickets to the auction or $300 cash equivalent. Winner is pulled December 6 and you are also entered in the Event Raffle for prizes up to $7,500!

All are welcome to participate and support our school - winner does not need to be present at the auction.

Thank you to those who have already shared their stories with us...have you sent yours? If you met your spouse at St. Francis High School, we want to hear from you.

EMAIL US! We’d love to set up a call to hear your story or you can write it up and send it to us at tshaw@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Scott Nelson, who coached Cross Country and Track at St. Francis High School for 35 years, has been voted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (ITCCCA) Hall of Fame!

Nelson, along with seven other Illinois coaches, will be inducted at the annual ITCCCA Hall of Fame Banquet on January 11.

Read more on our website!

The first-ever SFHS Robotics Team competed in its first meet at the Universal Technological Institute in Lisle on Saturday, November 2!

The team is moderated by SFHS Physics Teacher Kim Fermoyle and SFHS parent Kurt Reidenbach.

Read more on our website!

In the IHSA Class 2A Girls Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November 9, two SFHS sophomores, Erin H. and Elena M., placed 4th and 5th respectively. As a whole, the team placed 9th!

Both Erin and Elena broke our school record for the SFHS Girls Cross Country 3-mile. The record was 17:23, set by Kelly McShea in 2010, and Erin finished 17:01.13, and Elena finished 17:02.92.