May 21, 2020
SCHOOL NEWS
Dr. Joe's video message to Shamrock family prior to surprise celebration honoring Class of 2020
Each Wednesday since the start of cyber learning in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Saint Patrick High School President Dr. Joseph Schmidt, AFSC, has delivered a video message to the school community. On Tuesday, he prerecorded his weekly message prior to the start of a Senior Celebration "car parade" to each of our senior's homes on the day they would've graduated. He promised a great day, and indeed it was!

To view Dr. Joe's weekly messages, click below.
SCHOOL NEWS
Saint Patrick community celebrates its seniors with car parade across Chicago
On Tuesday, May 19, administration, faculty, staff, parents, students and alumni surprised the Class of 2020 at their homes as part of a Senior Celebration. ABC 7 Chicago came along for the ride as the "car parade" showed Shamrock Pride and love in neighborhoods throughout Chicago.

To view the story on Tuesday's 5 pm News and photos submitted by families, click below.
SCHOOL NEWS
Class of 2020 seniors write letters to Saint Patrick reflecting on 4 years
Each year, ten seniors from the graduating class reflect on their experience at Saint Patrick High School the past four years. This year, the resilient Class of 2020 reflects on what the brotherhood means to them, the lessons they've learned and how they feel Saint Patrick High School has prepared them for the future.

To read this year's Dear Saint Patrick letters, click below.
ADMISSIONS NEWS
6th & 7th grade families invited to learn more about St. Pat's virtually
Click below for more information about connecting with Saint Patrick High School virtually during this time. Any questions, please contact Michael Fabrizio '08 , Director of Admissions, at mfabrizio@stpatrick.org. Come join the Shamrock family!
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Shamrock Golf Outing rescheduled for Monday, August 17
Join us for the 32nd Annual Shamrock Golf Outing rescheduled for Monday, August 17. This yearly event raises significant funds for the Tuition Assistance Program for our students and families, many of whom need our help now more than ever.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, and to register. Limited spots available. For questions, contact Patti Fabrizio at  pfabrizio@stpatrick.org  or (773) 282-8844 ext. 257.
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Over $65,000 raised for Shamrocks Care Fund while honoring those on frontlines
Saint Patrick High School has established the Shamrocks Care Fund to assist our school community by funding scholarship and tuition assistance programs for the nearly two-thirds of our families who qualify each year, support ongoing technology needs of our students and faculty as we continue with cyber learning and help meet general operating expenses of our school without the benefit of expected fundraising initiatives and events due to COVID-19

When you make a donation in support of the Shamrocks Care Fund, you also have an opportunity to honor those on the frontlines during this pandemic. When you designate someone on the frontlines with your donation, they will be added to the Shamrocks Care Wall of Honor, a banner that will hang at school during the 2020-21 academic year. If your gift is $50 or more, your honoree will also receive a commemorative challenge coin and a personalized thank you from St. Pat's.

Please click below to support the Shamrocks Care Fund today!
SCHOOL NEWS
Rescheduled Shamrock Sweepstakes Final Drawing winners announced
On Friday, May 8, Dr. Joe announced the winners from the Shamrocks Sweepstakes Final Drawing. Nearly $25,000 in cash prizes were awarded and nearly $500,000 raised from this year's Sweepstakes. Thank you to all who participated in one of the great traditions of St. Pat's helping to support the students and programs of Saint Patrick High School.

For a list of winners, click here . For the video announcement, click below.
ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni Board hosts 5th Annual Shamrock 9 Golf Outing
Each year, the Alumni Board hosts the Shamrock 9 Golf Outing in support of the Tuition Assistance Program at Saint Patrick High School. Please click below for more information and to register. Any questions, contact Gary D. Santella ’72 , Director of Planned Giving, and Donor and Alumni Relations, at  gsantella@stpatrick.org .
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