It was great to see so many familiar faces at our recent homecoming celebration! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the alumni tent and joined us as we cheered on the Spartans.

We have several special events coming up that I hope you'll join us for, including our Alumni Memorial Mass and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. More details are below!

Also, stay tuned to your mailbox and inbox for our upcoming fall issue of Focus Magazine - it will be hot off the presses in mid-November and packed with original photos and stories, as well as our 2023-24 Annual Report.

Lastly, we're looking for dedicated alumni to serve on our Alumni Association Board. If you're interested, email me at tshaw@sfhscollegeprep.org. Go Spartans!

Pictured: Alumni enjoy the 2024 Homecoming Football Game.

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.

Matt Miller ’86, who passed away this May, was honored at this year’s Fox Cities Irish Fest, of which he was a founding member. 

Joe Denny '14’s wedding, held in Jacksonville, Florida, included attendees from the Spartan Classes of ’62, ’82-’84, ’87, ’01, ’12, ’14, and ’16.

Margaret Brady '23 performing in the Notre Dame Marching Band.

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 and Friends awardees are those who have maintained a high standard of excellence and made a significant contribution in their fields of endeavor.

We are thrilled to celebrate our 2024-25 honorees at an induction ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. 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)

Ticket information will be sent by email and made available on our website in mid-November. Our new state-of-the-art touchscreen digital display will also be unveiled at the event. All are welcome!

We are excited to unveil the theme for our annual Ensuring Our Future auction: Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball! Prepare for a night filled with dazzling masks, vibrant colors, and Mardi Gras spirit. 

When: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Where: Spyglass Athletic Center

Why: The annual auction is SFHS largest fundraising event, raising unrestricted funds to benefit all things that make SFHS awesome. Our goal is $500,000!

Ensuring Our Future Early Bird Raffle: We have an early bird raffle that is pulled on December 6. 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! 

You're also entered in the Event Raffle for the following grand prizes, drawn at the event: 1st Place: $7,500 cash or 2025-26 Semester Tuition Credit; 2nd Place: $2,000; 3rd Place: $500.

All are welcome to participate and support our school - winner does not need to be present at the auction. Looking to volunteer? We need you: Sign up here!

Did you meet your spouse at St. Francis High School? We’re looking to share stories of couples who met at or through SFHS! From our records alone, we know there are at least 186 Spartan Sweethearts out there…and we’re sure there are more!

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.

The 2024-25 Niche school ratings once again placed St. Francis High School in the top echelon of Catholic high schools both locally and statewide.

Niche is an independent school ranking service with nationwide reach. Our standing is based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, student life, and school culture. We received outstanding scores in all areas, including the following A+ gradings:



• A+ Overall Niche Grade
• A+ Academics
• A+ Clubs & Activities
• A+ College Prep

In addition to the rankings based on school data and student outcomes, we have nearly 100 five-star reviews from students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. Congratulations to our entire school community on this outstanding achievement!

Please share your positive SFHS experience on Niche and help us maintain our top ratings!