NEW COORDINATOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS - VOLUME 40, NO. 1 FALL 2021 - BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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Irish Update
For Alumni of St. Patrick, St. Patrick Central, Bishop McNamara High School,
and Bishop McNamara Catholic School
VOLUME 40, NO. 1 • FALL 2021
New Coordinator of Alumni Relations
having several ‘aunts’ and ‘uncles’ that and coordinated events for Amita St.
as I got older I realized they were not Mary’s Hospital, the Salvation Army, and
blood relatives but, high school friends Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra.
that my parents considered family. My In this role as your Alumni Relations
sister (Wendy Marczak ’80 Sorensen), Coordinator, I will continue to foster the
my son (Justin Madsen ’08), and myself current friendships and relationships I
have many of our own memories and have built with many fellow alums, and
stories we hold close to heart. We have I look forward to engaging new alumni
all made friendships and relationships locally and nationwide. I am committed
that will last a lifetime. That’s what fam- to utilizing all my energy, creativity, and
ilies do. passion to advance our school and com-
I have always felt blessed to be a part munity each day while also ensuring the
of the Bishop McNamara family and now continuation of the traditions that are the
I am honored to be a staff member at fiber of our Irish Family here at Bishop
Bishop McNamara Catholic School. This McNamara Catholic School.
past July I was hired as the Coordinator We are all a part of the McNamara Irish
for Alumni Relations. I have worn vari- Family, as with any family you can go
Hello Friends and Alumni, ous hats at Bishop McNamara previous- years without speaking to some people
A ‘legacy’ student is someone whose ly, serving as an Alumni Board member, and when you finally connect you won-
parent or other family member attend- Alumni Board Treasurer, Sponsorship der why it took so long. I want to hear
ed the same school. I am proud to be a Committee Lead for Las Vegas in Brad- from you! Tell me your story; share a fa-
Bishop McNamara Catholic School leg- ley and Silent Auction Chair for the An- vorite school memory, a favorite teacher,
acy family! nual Dinner Auction Gala. I have always your family traditions. Reach out to me
Bishop McNamara has been a part of believed that serving your school, home- by email at lmadsen@bmcss.org, I look
me as long as I can remember. Growing town and your community is important. I forward to hearing from you!
up, I recall listening to the many stories continue to do that by giving of my time, Irish Blessings!
my dad (Ray Marczak ’57) told of his high talent and treasure when called upon. I Liz Marczak ’77 Madsen
school days. When I was young I recall have spearheaded fundraising efforts Coordinator of Alumni Relations
r UPCOMING EVENTS r
OPEN HOUSE - JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL......................................................................Sunday, October 24, 2021
38th ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION....................................................................................... Friday, November 5, 2021
FINAL PROGRESSIVE RAFFLE DRAWING
$80,000 Total Payout including a $50,000 Top Prize at the Dinner Auction
PLACEMENT EXAM – CLASS of 2026.............................................................................Saturday, December 4, 2021
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT...................................................................... Saturday, January 22, 2022
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK..................................... Sunday, January 30, 2022 through Saturday, February 5, 2022
CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION.................................................................................................Sunday, May 29, 2022
FIGHTIN’ IRISH 5K KEN KLIPP CLASSIC......................................................... Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2022
36th ANNUAL IRISH GOLF CLASSIC.............................................................................................Friday, July 1, 2022
JACKIE KELLER MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING............................................................................Friday, August 5, 2022
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IRISH UPDATE FROM OUR PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL Terry Granger ’76
is published semi-annually Dear Bishop McNamara Alumni,
(spring and fall) “We are not going back to normal. We are going back to being Bishop
ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS McNamara… we are going back to being better!” Those are the words
I spoke as I addressed our faculty, staff, and students at the start of
President this 2021-22 academic year. As the global pandemic continues into
Annie Provost ’07 Rorabaugh this school year, I encouraged everyone to rise above and be better
Vice President in everything we do in the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, athletic field,
Todd Arseneau ’86 fine arts, and extracurricular clubs and organizations.
Secretary Bishop McNamara has continually prided itself in being better. In
Beth Olsen ’75 Provost 1922 St. Patrick High School opened on the campus of St. Patrick
Parish in Kankakee to provide a Catholic education for the greater
President Ex-Officio Kankakee community. Due to an increase in enrollment, St. Patrick Central was built in 1955
Nick Elliott ’06 at the current Kankakee location where second semester classes began in February of 1956.
Directors The round architectural design was unique and attracted nationwide attention in newspapers
Sharon Soucie ’56 Jackson and building trade magazines. St. Patrick Central existed until 1964 when the rectangular
Jim Gerth ’80 addition was added to the school. In August of 1964, classes began in this new addition and
Adrian Provost ’92 the name, Bishop McNamara High School was established. Our school’s name honored the
Andy Purcell ’92 first Bishop in the Diocese of Joliet, Bishop Martin D. McNamara. Many deemed this a fitting
Tyler Provost ’99 Pallissard tribute to the man whose vision and perseverance chiefly contributed to the development
Tyler Boerschig ’09 of a parochial school, to a centralized school, and ultimately to a Diocesan high school. Six
Mitchell Gerth ’11 years ago, the transition to Bishop McNamara Catholic School began where Catholic ed-
Emily Olszewski ’12 ucation was regionalized for grades Pre-K through 12 in the greater Kankakee community.
Dave Roney ’12 Encompassing the three sites: Kankakee, on Brookmont Boulevard – grades 6 - 12; Bradley,
Jared O’Connor ’12 at St. Joseph parish - grades Pre-K - 5; and Bourbonnais, at Maternity BVM parish - grades
Kelsey Curwick ’13 McGrath Pre-K - 5, Bishop McNamara carries on the tradition of providing a quality Catholic education.
School Liaison Progress continues to be the keynote of Bishop McNamara history. The dynamics of growth
Liz Marczak ’77 Madsen and adaptation to meet the needs of ever-changing times continues to motivate all of us in
Coordinator of Alumni Relations our quest of Christian and academic excellence.
- Board Treasurer During the 2022-23 school year we will celebrate our 100th Anniversary. One hundred years
of excellence! One hundred years of Irish traditions! The planning has begun for this most
100th Year Celebration
celebratory year. In the center of this edition of the Irish Update you will see there are many
Committee Liaison
activities, events, and sharing of the rich history of Bishop McNamara under way. We hope you
Sandy LaMotte ’82 Malpasuto
will join us as we celebrate by attending any or all the events during the 2022-23 academic year!
Interested in learning more Many blessings to all of you and GO IRISH!
about the Irish Alumni Terry Granger ’76
Association Board? President/Principal
Please contact any of our Bishop McNamara Catholic School
board members or email Liz at
lmadsen@bmcss.org FROM OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD PRESIDENT Annie Provost ’07 Rorabaugh
MISSION Dear Irish Alums,
I hope this edition of the Irish Update finds you all healthy and happy.
STATEMENT
As our nation begins yet another school with the pandemic still pres-
ent, fortunately, we have the Bishop McNamara community to get us
through. As Mr. Granger stated, “We are not going back to normal, we
The Irish Alumni Association are going back to better! We can all come together to support each
unites more than 9500 alumni other and grow as individuals and as a family.
of St. Patrick, St. Patrick I want to thank all alumni, friends and family who came out to the 35th
Central, Bishop McNamara Annual Irish Golf Classic. It was one of our biggest turn outs to date
High School, and Bishop which would not have happened if it wasn’t for you! The generosity and
McNamara Catholic School. support you all continue to show is what allows the alumni association
to be so successful. Thank you again and we cannot wait to see you at next year’s outing
Our mission is to preserve on July 1, 2022!
the heritage that shaped our As you peruse the Irish Update, check out our upcoming events and take advantage of all
school, to foster the spirit of the opportunities to attend and/or participate this year! As the world around us continues to
camaraderie among alumni change we strive to keep our Irish traditions and values the same. God bless you all, continue
and to support the mission to be good to those around you and remember, the Irish family will always be here for you.
and development of Bishop Thank you and Go IRISH!
McNamara Catholic School. Annie Provost ’07 Rorabaugh
Irish Alumni Association President
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Sandy LaMotte ’82 Malpasuto Heads Into Retirement
Bishop Mc- sociation Board assisting in coordinating fellow alums I have gotten to know from
Namara extends a alumni events and serving as the editor near and far. Irish traditions truly live on
heartfelt thank you to of the Irish Update. Although Sandy has at Bishop McNamara with incredible
Sandy LaMotte ’82 officially retired, she will stay connected witnesses of selfless dedication, gener-
Malpasuto for her by participating on the committee for the osity, and kindness. I cannot wait to see
15 years of service school’s 100th Year Celebration where everyone at our 100th Year Celebrations
and dedication to events will take place throughout the next year... especially my classmates of
Catholic schools. 2022-23 school year. 1982 where we will celebrate our 40th
Sandy began her Sandy says, “I am incredibly thankful reunion!”
career in the Cath- to have had the opportunity to work at Sandy’s family consists of 3 generations
olic school system as an administrative my alma mater. The people I have worked of Irish alums. She and her husband Bob
assistant at Maternity BVM, then at with and those I have gotten to know have 2 sons, Jack ’12 and Mike ’14.
Bishop McNamara. She assumed the over the years has been nothing short Her dad, Jim LaMotte ’58, sisters Lori
position of director of advancement for of amazing. I am most appreciative of LaMotte ’81 Henry & Jackie LaMotte ’84
several years and spent the past four the interaction I have experienced with Haas, and niece, Nicole Haas ’13 complete
years engaged with the Irish Alumni As- the Irish Alumni Association Board and her immediate family of alums!
Meet Our Chaplain - Fr. John Horan
“If the next priest assigned to Kankakee gets to teach, I’d be on “Revelation as an Introduction to the Sacred Scriptures”
jealous,” I said candidly to our vicar for priests one afternoon and “Jesus Christ and God’s Plan of Salvation” in the Spring.
this past winter. My three-year assignment at St. John Paul The Juniors are studying “Catholic Morality” this Fall and
II in Kankakee was coming quickly to an end, and while I “The Sacraments of Grace” in the Spring. My goal is to
wasn’t sure where in the Diocese of Joliet my next placement continue strengthening the Christian education that many
would take me, I was also curious to know who might be the have been receiving in our Catholic school for years while
next priest involved at Bishop McNamara Catholic School. In at the same time clarifying what the Church teaches and
conversation about what the possible role for the next chap- witnessing the joy of the Gospel through it all. I am eager to
lain could be, the idea of having a role in teaching seemed be both a priest and teacher who can seek to care for the
like a wonderful opportunity to engage with the students on young people as a spiritual father and guide them closer to
a closer level than simply coming and going for Mass and God on a daily basis.
other special events. I was somewhat surprised
at myself when I expressed the desire to be in “While we have not made it official yet, I am
the classroom, but I never thought that I would planning to offer Mass before school for any
be the next full-time teacher and chaplain at students or faculty that want to start their
the school. Well, that’s exactly what happened, day in prayer. This will be in addition to the
and let me take this moment to say that I am weekly junior high Masses and the regularly
thrilled to be here! scheduled high school Masses planned for
the students. I also hope to plan a month-
“I am coming back to Bishop McNamara after ly praise and worship time for the young
serving as chaplain since October 2019 while people to be in adoration with Jesus in the
splitting time between my first assignment Blessed Sacrament. I would love to get to-
as parochial vicar at St. John Paul II Parish gether with all the altar servers somewhat
in Kankakee and a secondary assignment regularly and encourage them to continue
to help with Hispanic ministry at Immaculate growing in faith. We also have many service
Conception – Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish opportunities, with Michelle Barrie’s help,
in Gilman, IL, both since 2018. While entering planning our Catholic Ministries Office. We
the world of teaching is a bit of a whirlwind, I am also feeling are still having class retreats for different grade levels and
grateful in a spiritual way to be able to have a single focus: the Kairos retreat for our upper-classmen. As we trust in
with this assignment I know that the Lord wants me to pour God with all our efforts, we can be sure that this will be a
my energies into serving faculty and staff at our school. great year ahead!”
I am also grateful for the encouragement of the school
administration and Bishop Hicks of Joliet for making this My education background is a bachelor’s in Spanish from U
assignment possible. of I Champaign-Urbana (2012); master’s in Catholic Philo-
sophical Studies from St. Meinrad Seminary (2014), Masters
“This year I am teaching Theology for the whole Freshmen of divinity and STB (bachelor’s in sacred theology) from
and Junior classes. The Freshmen are taking a Fall course Mundelein Seminary (2018).
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Dawn Akerman - New Coordinator of Enrollment
Dawn joined the feel” and decided to leave her career in their lives to Catholic education is a true
Bishop McNamara banking to join the development office blessing. I am truly grateful to be our
family as a par- under Sharon Jackson. When a position new Coordinator of Enrollment. Bishop
ent in 2006 with opened up in the Bishop McNamara McNamara is very important to me. Over
her son, Luke ’10 finance office, she joined that team in the years I have absolutely loved every
and daughter, Pa- 2010. minute of interacting with our students
ityn ’12. Dawn will In July of 2021, Dawn joined the ad- and their families. I am excited to share
tell you, “to say it vancement team moving into her current the Bishop McNamara experience with
was the best de- position as Coordinator of Enrollment at families for years to come!”
cision I ever made Bishop McNamara Catholic School. In If you or someone you know is
for my children is Dawn’s new role she leads the charge on interested in learning about Bishop
an understatement.” She jumped right in all important enrollment initiatives. Best McNamara, please have them contact
and also accepted the job as the varsity said in her own words: “I enjoy coming to Dawn at dakerman@bmcss.org or visit
cheerleading coach. What Dawn noticed work every single day! To work alongside our website at www.bishopmac.com.
immediately is the sense of the “family amazing individuals who have devoted
Amy Nelson ’80 Bovie Retires From Bishop McNamara
And Heads Into A New Venture
Amy Nelson ’80 Bovie reflects on her to think of the lives they do not take a minute for themselves.
years as a teacher with these words: changed and the They cannot give what they do not have
“My teaching career began in 1984, sacred moments so I want to provide opportunities for
teaching preschool in Naperville. My shared during this women to “fill their cups.” Belle Ame Ex-
husband, Kyle Bovie ’80, and I returned to “God’s Time.” For perience seeks to remind people that they
Kankakee the summer of 1985. I started twenty-one years I are “beautiful souls” as God’s beloved
teaching 4th grade at St. Patrick Grade was blessed to be children. As a certified spiritual director, I
School in Kankakee. I remained there for 7 the campus minis- offer hour one-on-one sessions, as well
years teaching, coaching, and even acting ter, responsible for as personal and professional half-day,
as co-athletic director. In May of 1991, Fr. the spiritual health full-day, or weekend retreats. All experi-
Don Lewandowski (principal of Bishop of our school. ences incorporate gratitude, stillness, and
McNamara at the time) asked me to come These were cherished days, filled with surrender through journaling, faith sharing
teach religion. “We need what you have.” I God’s Grace. It was a great honor to train and prayer. I am beyond excited and a
told him I was not interested. What he said students, as well as adults, to evangelize bit terrified about this new chapter in my
next would change my life. He said, “Pray to others in our retreats. My heart has al- life, but I trust that “nothing is impossible
about it.” I said that I would, but I was ways been in leading others to God, and with God” and “if God leads me to it, God
pretty sure I would not change my mind. helping see themselves and others as God will surely lead me through it.” Check out
I prayed, and the rest is history. I began sees, with unconditional love. Recently, my website, www.belleameexperience.
teaching religion to freshmen, juniors, a former student, now a grown man, told org and let me know how I can serve you
and seniors the following fall. In addition me that I loved him even before he loved in your faith journey. God bless you and
to teaching, I worked closely with various himself. That is quite a legacy. know that our McNamara family remain
chaplains helping with prayer services, In this next phase of my life, I will contin- in my daily prayers.”
liturgies, retreats, and service projects. In ue to lead others to a personal relationship Kyle and Amy have four children
my mind, one of my greatest accomplish- with God through a nonprofit organization who are all Bishop McNamara alums,
ments at Bishop McNamara was starting that I have created for women. Women are Jonathan ’07, Jenna ’05, Pat ’15, and
the Kairos retreat program. I am humbled often so busy taking care of others that Peyton ’18.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST IRISH ALUMS
The Senior Class of 2021
Showing their excitement on becoming the latest Irish Alums are left to right: Ryan Hardesty,
Liv Lorenc, Patrick Wilson, Emma Gerth, Patrick O’Brien, McKenna O’Connor
Class of 2021 Graduating Seniors
Emily Antognoli Sydney Fulford Riley Jones Crystal Rivera
Andrew Arseneau Emma Gerth Victoria Jones Natalia Ruiz
Matthew Arseneau Katelyn Godin Trenton Koenig Elizabeth Salerno
Jade Baker Donovan Golden Douglas Konecki Carter Silcox
John Baud Madison Hamilton Annika Lackey Caleb Smith
Jackson Bennett Piper Hanson Adriana Lade Dakarai Smith
Landon Blanchette Ryan Hardesty Kennedy Lakomiak Noah Smith
Sydney Born Emmanuel Harris Kyle Lampley Michael Stipe
Gillian Brenner Sadie Hayden Matthew Lampley Laura Tatroe
Anabel Canales Jayce Hedge Anna Latham Emma Valant
Blain Christie Nathaniel Hendricks Brooke Leisure Jael Vickery
Amelia Conroy Pedro Hernandez Lauren Leisure Jessica Vickery
Haley Dexter Jocelyn Hipolito Cameron Link Calin Wells
Victoria Dilday Faith Horn Emmanuel Loaiza Patrick Wilson
Claudia Dolliger Collin Howard Brezje Lopez Trevor Wilson
Darrick Ford Ethan Howard Olivia Lorenc Kaylee Woolman
Luke Fox Isabella Jeck Lesley Magiera Arran Yartz
Adrienne Fritz Jordan Johnson Jacob Majszak
Elizabeth Martinez
Area priests celebrating the graduating Alyssa Mayhood
mass are; Rev. John Peeters, C.S.V, Emily Mazzuchi
Fr. John Horan and Rev. Jason Graham McGrath
Nesbit, C.S.V Aiden Morris
Peter Nicholos
Patrick O’Brien
McKenna O’Connor
Chase Osterhoff
Jacob Pelletier
Allison Perez Hernandez
Katie Prado Totomoch
Lilia Provost
Ian Quezada
Bagpiper escorting the
Eden Rainbolt
class of 2021
Abigail Richey
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Dorothy
And Romy
hammes
2021
Hall of Honor
Congratulations to the following
alums who will be inducted into the Kelsey Curwick ’13 McGrath our Social Media coordinator,
Dorothy and Romy Hammes and Liz Marczak ’77 Madsen our Coordinator of Alumni Relations
have been collecting photos and bios of Alumni to share on our
Hall of Honor in October:
Alumni Facebook page for “Feature Friday.”
The late Mose ’54 and Dolores ’54 Do you have a current headshot that you could send us? Include a
Kilbride Arseneau short bio with the year you graduated, a favorite high school mem-
ory, kids who are also alums, and information about your career.
Dr. Karl Keller ’72
Pat Martin ’78 Email to
Kelsey McGrath at kmcgrath@bmcss.org
Rev. Tony Nugent ’63
or
Dave Raiche ’65 Liz Madsen at lmadsen@bmcss.org
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IRISH
ALUMNI
G lf
C assic
The 35th Irish Golf Classic was held on Friday, July 2nd at Oak Springs Golf Course.
It was a gorgeous day and a perfect way to kick-off the 4th of July weekend! Fellow
alums, family and friends were reunited for a fun-filled day of food, fun, fellowship,
and golf! The Irish Alumni Association Board loves hosting this
event each year!
We thank all our major event sponsors, day of event sponsors,
and hole sponsors! Andy Pallissard ’92 taking a tee shot!
Please visit bishopmac.com/irishgolfclassic to view all sponsors
and photos from our day of golf and check out what the funds
raised are used for throughout the year!
Katie Kresl ’03
Chris Martin ’01, Dave Thompson ’00, Jon Dole ’01, Scott Piggush ’01
Larry Cianfrogna,
Class of 2007 - Patrick O’Brien, Chris Roney, Zach Olszewski, Grant Senesac Dominic Randazzo ’56
10 Irish Update bishopmac.comBrooke Beaupre ’01 Payne, Danielle Martin, Lynn Devine ’72 Piggush, Amy Devine ’81 Hansen,
Darci Kramerich, Sarah Piggush ’99 Mickler Ellie Rorabaugh, Deb Devine ’73 Rorabaugh
Drew Laurenti ’01, Nick Jakubowski ’01, Jake Jakubowski, Ryan Olsen
Enjoying the margarita hole from the Class of
2012 are Jared O’Connor, Dave Roney,
Zac Lawler, Emily Olszewski
Save the date for
next year’s
36th Irish Golf Classic
on
Rick Trump, Joe Ciaccio ’66, Charlie Harpin ’66, Gene Kellogg ’66 Friday, July 1, 2022!
bishopmac.com Irish Update 11Bishop McNamara Cath-
olic School hosted its 6th
annual golf outing on Friday,
August 6, 2021 at Shamrock
Golf Course in St. Anne. The
annual golf outing is named
after one of our most be-
loved teachers and Bishop
McNamara Alumnae, Mrs.
Jackie Martin ’75 Keller. Jack-
ie’s dedication to her family,
students, fellow colleagues,
Bishop McNamara and her
faith was unwavering. Hon-
oring Jackie’s memory each Meghan Martin ’82 Downey, Dr. Karl Keller ’72,
year at this event is a special Pat Martin ’78
day for everyone involved.
On this particular day the
weather was perfect as the George Keller ’71,
sun shone bright on over Ainsley Keller,
130 golfers along with family, Tim Keller ’02,
friends and volunteers who Madelyn
joined together to pay tribute Schroeder,
to Jackie. It was a wonderful Katie Keller ’97
event, a full day of golf fol- Schroeder,
lowed by a gathering at Sam- Dr. Karl Keller ’72,
my’s Pizza in Bourbonnais. Beckham
Make plans to join us next Keller, Makenna
year, the Jackie Keller Memo- Schroeder,
rial Golf Outing will be held on Jeff Schroeder ’97
Friday, August 5, 2022.
It was a perfect day July 26, 2021 when over 120 golfers
The Denny
came together at the Kankakee Country Club to play in
‘The Denny Golf Outing and Fun Day” sponsored by The
Dennis J. Smith Legacy Foundation. Proceeds from the
annual outing fund scholarships for Bishop McNamara
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students who demonstrate their commitment to com-
Golf Outing
&Fun Day munity service and leadership. Mark your calendars and
join us for The Denny Golf Outing on Monday, July 25,
2022. Contact Mike O’Brien at mobrien@milandsb.com
Monday, July 26, 2021 Kankakee Country Club Kankakee, Illinois to learn more about The Denny!
The
We hope you can join us for
the 15th Edition of:
The Denny
Pictured with the speaker of the day, Chicago Bears’ Dan Hamp-
Monday, July 26, 2021
ton are: Caroline Haley, daughter of Kelly Smith ’95 Haley, Emma
O’Brien, class of 2027 and Eamon O’Brien, class of 2024, children
Advancement office team selling raffle tickets are
L to R: Liz Marczak ’77 Madsen, Areca Van Mill,
Invites will be sent in the Spring.
of Mike ’92 and Nikki Hoevet ’92 O’Brien. Lisa Azzarelli ’80 Gerth and Dawn Akerman.
12 Irish Update bishopmac.comNora Elliott, Leo Benoit,
The annual Fightin’ Irish 5K Ken Klipp Classic was held on May 31st, Memorial class of 2036, class of 2035, son
Day. It was perfect weather for our runners, walkers, and eight years and under lep- daughter of of Luke ’97 and
rechaun dash. This event draws many alums, current students, families, and friends Nick ’06 and Mandy
from our surrounding community and afar. A very special morning Meghan Pommier ’98
was enjoyed by all! Billadeau ’06 Benoit
Thank you to Haven and Anna Provost, our 2021 chairpersons Elliott
and their committee, for planning this event! We extend a huge
thank you to our 2020-21 major event sponsors and our special
day of event sponsors! Please visit bishopmac.com/support/figh-
tinirish5k to view event day details and photos.
Mike Wolfe ’93 John Krones ’04
Andy
Purcell ’92,
Karen
Wesoloski ’92
Olszewski
Ken Klipp getting ready for the start of the race!
Bruce ’71 and Chris Memenga ’72 Breault, Tim and Rachel Breault ’12 McElroy, Jennifer
Jackie Breault ’92 Littrell, Laura Breault ’97 Andersen Jeremy Downs ’93 Storer ’09 Ahrens
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These events are great for reunions! bishopmac.com Irish Update 15
Maggie Hansen ’68 Frogge -
2021 Riverside Healthcare Samaritan of the Year
The award, announced every year since Mary’s hospital. Bob Miller, who was the
1974, honors those who have given “time, founding president of Riverside, gave her
talent and treasure” to Riverside. Awards an opportunity. “I don’t know what to do
have been given to philanthropists, vol- with you,” he told her. “But I am not going
unteers, individuals, groups, physicians, to let you get away.”
and employees. “The winners,” Riverside That start was the opportunity to begin
Board Chairman Tim Milner said, “often a comprehensive cancer treatment pro-
give of their intellect and wisdom.” gram. Eventually, she would recruit the
Phil Kambic, president of Riverside, said doctors and train the nurses and pharma-
Frogge has played key roles in the cancer, cists for the cancer center.
heart, and neurosurgery therapies at the Oncologist Dr. Mehmet Sipahi said
hospital. “Her drive,” he said, led to “all Frogge started the cancer center “from
those programs.” the ground up.” He said she had a vision,
‘Every brick, every idea’ and he added that “she always kept the
After her 1968 graduation from Bishop welfare of the patient at the top.”
McNamara High School, Maggie received “Every brick, every idea of the cancer
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from center bears her thumbprint,” he said.
Maggie Hansen ’68 Frogge Northern Illinois University, Master of Sci- Maggie retired in 2015 and is now fully
and Phil Kambic, President and CEO ence in Nursing from Rush University, and engaged in ‘preferment’—choosing what
Riverside Healthcare Post-graduate certification in Healthcare projects and activities on which to focus.
This past August Maggie Hansen ’68 Administration from the Wharton School Maggie says, “I’m fortunate to have worked
Frogge was the recipient of Riverside Health- at University of Pennsylvania. with so many great people in our commu-
care’s Samaritan of the Year Award. The Maggie worked at Rush University Med- nity on various committees and boards.”
annual award is the highest honor for service ical Center in Chicago for 10 years before Jim Frogge retired in 2014 after teach-
given by the Riverside Foundation Board. returning to the Kankakee area. ing physics and chemistry at Bishop
The award in previous years had been She had roamed the very same Bish- McNamara. The couple has three adult
given at a large banquet in the fall. This op McNamara halls as fellow alum Jim children – all Bishop McNamara alumni:
year, the honor was bestowed at a dinner Frogge ’68; however, it wasn’t until years Jessica ’00, a lawyer; Sarah ’02, a nurse
of the President’s Circle, a smaller group of later, in 1980, that they married. When the practitioner; and Nathan ’05, a doctor.
donors. A larger Samaritan event is planned couple moved back to Kankakee, Maggie They are blessed with three grandchildren.
for October 7, 2021, at the railroad Depot. interviewed with both Riverside and St. (Photo & some content courtesy of the Daily Journal)
Brian Hassett ’86 - 2021 Illinois High School Football Coaches
Association Hall of Fame (IHSFCA)
Brian Hassett ’86 was inducted into the Brian says, “I was humbled and honored to the 5th time in school history and 3rd coach
Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall be inducted in to the 2021 IHSFCA where I to take SHS to the playoffs). He is currently
of Fame at a luncheon held at the Shirk now stand alongside Rich Zinanni ’65 (induct- an assistant football coach (defensive
Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan ed in 1995) and Jim Frogge ’68 (inducted in coordinator and offensive line coach) at El
University in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, 2007). I was extremely fortunate to play for Paso/Gridley (EPG) High School.
June 20, 2021. (1982-1985) and work with (1991-1998) Brian moved to Fairbury in 1999. He
legendary coach, Rich Zinnani. Under his and his wife, Traci, will be celebrating
leadership, I learned what it took to be a their 30th wedding anniversary in Feb-
head football coach.” ruary of 2022. They raised four children,
From 1999-2014 Brian was the head Abby Hassett Schweizer, Anna Hassett
football coach at Prairie Central High Tonachel, Nikolas Hassett, and Rebecca
School (PCHS) in Fairbury, IL. While there, Rae Hassett (deceased 2006). They have
his teams held a record of 98-68, advanced two grandsons Malcom and Winston.
to ten play-off qualifiers and earned a state Brian reflects, “I have great memories
runner-up title. The 2003 and 2006 seasons of my time at Bishop McNamara as a stu-
resulted in 9-0 regular season Corn Belt dent, player and coach. I had the opportu-
Conference Championships. During his nity to play for and coach with some great
tenure at PCHS, they faced off against people and mentors… Rich Zinanni ’65,
Bishop McNamara in the 2004 playoffs, Jack (JT) Roney, Terry Granger ’76, Jerry
winning a close game. In 2012 they posted and Alan Krieg, Jim Frogge ’68, Paul Tutt
a big loss against The Fightin’ Irish of Bish- ’74, and many more. A few great memo-
op McNamara at Rich Zinanni Stadium. ries include football state championships
Brian currently teaches physical edu- in 1982 and 1985, runner up in 1998, a
Brian Hassett ’86 receiving the award cation and driver education at Streator state baseball appearance in 1986 with
from Mark Grounds, head football Township High School (SHS) in Streator, IL, a 2nd place finish in 1989 (his brother,
coach at Jacksonville High School and where he served as the head football coach Kevin Hassett’s ’89 senior year) and a 3rd
president of the Illinois High School from 2015-2019, compiling a 15-31 record place finish in 1994. Bishop McNamara
Football Coaches Association. with one playoff appearance in 2017 (only will always be home for me.”
16 Irish Update bishopmac.comLuke ’97 and Mandy ’98 Benoit - Entrepreneur Couple of the Year
Entrepreneur Couple of the Year. Benoit excited to be working together and to
Greenhouses has been serving the horti- be in a place in our life where whatever
culture industry since 1975 when Luke’s we dream up, we can make happen!
parents, Vince & Christine Worby ’74 Working together with our family is not
Benoit, started the business. The couple without its challenges, but it’s definite-
became sole owners of the business in ly the most rewarding thing we’ve ever
January 2020 having no idea of the chal- done.”
lenges they would face. Following their respective graduations
Starting January 2020, Luke tran- from Bishop McNamara High school,
sitioned from head grower to a Chief Luke enrolled at Kankakee Community
Operating Officer of sorts, running College for an RN Associates and con-
the entire operation. His job includes tinued at Illinois State University with an
growing, maintenance, sales, invoicing, Agribusiness BA and Minor in Horticul-
construction, expansion, billing, produc- ture; Mandy graduated with a BA in Interi-
tion scheduling, and daily operations. or Design from Olivet Nazarene University.
Mandy oversees design, marketing, and Luke and Mandy reside in Bourbon-
creative vision for Benoit Greenhouses, nais. They have four children attending
while simultaneously running her own Bishop McNamara Catholic School:
Luke Benoit ’97 and company, Pommier-Benoit Handcrafted, Lucy, Class of 2028; Anthony, Class of
Mandy Pommier ’98 Benoit out of the Black Shed at Benoit’s. Luke 2031; Kate, Class of 2033 and Leo, Class
Last May, Luke Benoit ’97 and Mandy & Mandy recently bought an additional of 2035.
Pommier ’98 Benoit were recipients of the 41 acres of farmland to continue growing (Photo and some content courtesy
of the Daily Journal)
Daily Journal’s 2021 Progress Award for the company. Mandy says, “We are so
Chris Ruder ’93 - Innovator in Real Estate
Chris Ruder ’93 where he purchased the 51,000-square a tremendous following with 4+ million
was the recipient foot distribution property located at 1180 players worldwide. They hold 150+
of the Daily Jour- Lesco Road. This is the first time the com- tournaments every year. The game can
nal’s 2021 Progress pany has ever owned a building. It had be found at many major retailers such
Award for Innovator been operating a distribution point out of as Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Cosco,
in Real Estate. Chris the Kankakee County Training Center in and Dick’s Sporting Goods to name a
is the founder and Bradley for years, but the game’s popular- few. The popularity of Spikeball is moving
CEO of Spikeball ity resulted in that space being too small. internationally into Europe, South Amer-
which was launched Spikeball is a fast-growing backyard ica, Mexico, and China. The mission of
in 2008. Chris se- and beach friendly game that is a fusion the company is to create the next great
lected his hometown of volleyball and four-square. It has global sport.
of Kankakee as the Chris Ruder ’93 quickly become dynamic in the world (Photo and some content courtesy
company’s Midwest distribution center of the Daily Journal)
of outdoor entertainment. Spikeball has
Neeley Provost ’01 - Regas Women In Business Award
The August/September issue of the Dai- Regas opened her own practice she adds, “My faith is
ly Journal’s Lifestyles of Kankakee County is the sole owner of the law firm, Neeley a guiding principle
Magazine honored several incredible Regas PC, Inc. in Kankakee. Her practice in my career and
local women with the Women in Busi- focus is mostly transactional matters, personal life. De-
ness Awards. Every year the Lifestyles including, but not limited to real estate, spite the joys or
Magazine seeks nominations to honor probate, contract, guardianship, and tribulations that I
some of the most successful, influential, property law. I am also a part time public encounter, Bishop
and inspirational female business owners, defender in the juvenile abuse and neglect McNamara and its
executives, entrepreneurs, and non-profit division for the Kankakee County Public faith-based curric-
leaders in the area. One of those honorees Defender’s Office. ulum taught me to
was Neeley Provost ’01 Regas. Practicing in both the private and public continue to rely on
Following her Bishop McNamara grad- sector of law brings different people with the steadfastness Neeley Provost ’01
uation, Neeley earned a degree at Purdue unique experiences into my everyday of faith and to lean Regas
University before graduating from Thom- life. Having respect for everyone I meet on God in times of happiness and dis-
as M. Cooley Law School in 2008. After in my office or the courthouse, despite appointment.”
receiving her JD, she began her career our differences, is a quality that I continue Neeley lives in Bourbonnais with her
as a lawyer with a law firm in Chicago. to live by. two children who both attend Bishop
However, with the economy suffering Neeley credits her dad, Wendell Pro- McNamara Catholic School: Vivian, Class
from a significant recession at the time, vost a 1969 Bishop McNamara alumnus, of 2032 and Auggie, Class of 2034. Both
Neeley found herself laid off from the firm for instilling valuable life lessons. She keep her busy and involved with Bishop
and decided to return to her hometown says, “he taught me as a young child McNamara School and Maternity BVM
of Kankakee. that there is no substitute for hard work Catholic Church parish activities.
“God has a plan,” she said. “There’s and being prepared. Hard work and be- (Some content courtesy of the Daily Journal
always a silver lining.” ing prepared will lead to success. She Lifestyles of Kankakee County magazine)
bishopmac.com Irish Update 17Connolly Keigher ’99 - White House Director of Presidential Advance
In addition to Bish- She has conducted and managed Obey and served in the AmeriCorps*Na-
op McNamara, Con- Advance work on five Presidential cam- tional Civilian Community Corps.
nolly is an alumnus of paign cycles and served as Trip Director Connolly stays involved in her commu-
Marquette University, throughout Secretary Clinton’s 2016 cam- nity, parish and beyond. She says, “I’ve
where she graduated paign. Prior to campaign work and recent never met a food bank I didn’t like, partic-
with a Bachelor of Administration roles, she worked at the ularly Feeding America in Milwaukee and
Science in Business Department of State as a Protocol Officer, the pantry at my local parish, St. Vincent
Administration (Mar- on the Hill for Congressman David R. DePaul in Southeast DC.”
keting & Public Re-
lations) in 2003, and Local Hero at Kankakee County Museum
DePaul University, Memorial Day weekend saw the open- their country. Not everyone will stay for
where she graduat- Connolly ing of an exhibit honoring the veterans of 30- plus years like I did, but even a few
ed with a Master of Keigher ’99 Vietnam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield years of serving others and learning ac-
Public Administration, International Public at the Kankakee County Museum. Retired countability and leadership will hold them
Management. Marine Brigadier General Tom Draude ‘58 in good stead,” Draude says, adding that
Con n o l l y i s c u r re ntly the W hite was in attendance as he was honored as he would love to talk with anyone who has
House Director of Presidential Advance the first local hero. questions about serving.
based in Washington, DC. Prior to this “I would heartily encourage young (Photo courtesy of the Daily Journal)
role, Connolly worked in Covid risk men and women to consider serving
m it iga ti o n a n d o p e ra tions a t The
White House, Presidential Inaugural
Committee, and the Biden for President
campaign in Wisconsin. Prior to that
she was at the Democratic National
Convention Committee where she
served three roles during her tenure,
including Director of Venue Opera-
tions, overseeing all events conducted
in Milwaukee during the Democratic
Convention in August 2020.
Connolly has served as Chief Operating
Officer of D.C.-based judicial advocacy
organization Demand Justice and has sig-
nificant experience consulting on special
events for clients such as the Special Olym-
pics, March for Our Lives, Harvard Marshall
Scholars, and the Clinton Foundation. Newly commissioned Ma-
rine officer Tom Draude
Chris Curtis ’91 after graduating from An-
napolis. Following over 30
Elected Mayor At the Kankakee County Museum are Sandi years of service Brigadier
General Draude retired in
Draude, Sharon Draude ’53, Brigadier General
Tom Draude ’58. 1993.
Manteno Citizens of the Year
On Sunday, August 29, 2021
the Manteno Historical Society
held their Annual Heritage Ban-
quet. At the event two people
were co-honored for Citizen of
the Year: former Mayor Jerry
Pearce and current Mayor Tim
Nugent ’70 for their service
and many contributions to the
Manteno community.
In addition, a third award was
Chris Curtis ’91 given to Ken Klipp, a longtime
On May 3, 2021 Chris Curtis ’91 Bishop McNamara teacher and
(R) was sworn in as the new mayor coach. He received the Lucille
of the City of Kankakee. He is seen Thies Achievement Award,
here celebrating his victory on elec- which honors a native Mante- (Photo courtesy of Manteno Historical Society)
tion night. noan whose impact reaches The three award winners honored, from left to
beyond the community. right: Jerry Pearce, Ken Klipp and Tim Nugent ’70.
18 Irish Update bishopmac.comI’m an Irish fan!
Charlie Elliott David Beckner Ava Pence Wells Arseneau
Charles Roger Elliott was David James Beckner Ava Nicole Pence was Wells Jacob Arseneau was
born on April 2, 2021 at was born on May 31, born on February 14, 2021 at born on April 5, 2021 at
Riverside Hospital in 2021 at Northwestern Edward Hospital in Naperville, Advocate Christ Hospital in
Kankakee, IL. Parents are Prentice Hospital in Chicago, IL. Parents are Cole Oak Lawn, IL. Parents are
Nick ’06 and Meghan IL. Parents are Bryan ’06 and Kathryn Tyler ’11 and Katelin Arseneau.
Billadeau ’06 Elliott. They and Ellen Kresl ’06 Beckner. Jacobsen ’08 Pence. They They reside in Mokena, IL.
reside in Kankakee, IL along They reside in Libertyville, IL. reside in Warrenville, IL.
with big sister, Nora.
James Kresl (and cousins)
Eliza and Emmy Arocha
Eliza Rose and Emmy
Kathleen Arocha were
born on December
31, 2020 at
Northwestern Memorial
Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Parents are Mike ’07 and
Pictured L to R; James Kresl, Eliza, Emmy and Clara Arocha,
Alison Kresl ’08 Arocha.
and David Beckner.
They reside in Frankfort,
James Walter Kresl was born on July 20, 2020 at Northwestern
IL along with big
Memorial Hospital in Chicago IL. Parents are Jack ’03 and Kevan
sister, Clara.
Kresl. They reside in Park Ridge, IL.
Classmates From 1979 Celebrate Turning 60 Years Young
in Chicago!
Left to right: Rory O’Connor, Dr. Kelly O’Connor, Julie Menard Backus, Mike Golowski,
Colin Gubbins, Renee Powell Bachman, Jim Kennedy, Dr. Joe Franco, Alex Kramer,
Eric Volkman (friend), Gigi Vercchio Tarulis
bishopmac.com Irish Update 19Just Married
Tyler & Katherine Trevor & Jenna
Rorabaugh ALLEN
Tyler Rorabaugh ’08
and Katherine “Ellie” Trevor Allen ’14 and Jen-
Webster were married na Stauffenberg ’14 were
on August 21, 2020, married on May 29, 2021,
at Maternity BVM at the home of her parents
Catholic Church in
in Kankakee, IL. Parents
Bourbonnais, IL. Par-
of the bride are Darren ’91
ents of the bride are
and Carrie Stauffenberg.
Charles and Jo Anne
Parents of the groom are
Webster and Stepha-
nie Webster. Parents Chris and the late Rob
of the groom are Greg Allen. Trevor is an EMT
and Deb Devine ’73 Paramedic and firefighter
Rorabaugh. Tyler is an for Riverside Medical Cen-
electrician for IBEW ter, Limestone, and Aroma
Local 176 and Ellie is Park. Jenna is a registered
a teacher at Kennedy nurse at Provena St. Mary’s
Middle Grade School. Hospital, Kankakee. Trevor
Tyler and Ellie reside and Jenna reside in Saint
in Bradley, IL. Anne, IL.
Spencer & Tricia TReVOR & OLIVIA
RUCH WILSON
Spencer Ruch ’05 and
Tricia Powell ’11 were Trevor Wilson ’09 and
married on March 5, Olivia Bauer ’09 were
2021, on the beach at married on June 12,
Miramar Beach, FL. 2 0 2 1 , a t M a te r n i ty
Parents of the bride BVM Catholic Church
are Amy Devine ’81 in Bourbonnais, IL. Par-
Hansen and Ed Pow- ents of the bride are
ell ’81. Parents of the Mark and Beth Bauer.
groom are Claire and Parents of the groom
the late Chuck Ruch. a re M a rc a n d K i m
Spencer is employed Wilson. Trevor is em-
at UPS and Tricia works ployed at Nucor Steel.
at CSL Behring as a Olivia is a registered
regional manufacturing nurse at the University
execution lead. Spen- of Chicago Hospital.
cer and Tricia reside in Trevor and Olivia reside
Bourbonnais, IL. in Bourbonnais, IL.
20 Irish Update bishopmac.comPAUL & BRIANNE colin & bradie
Fischer Ryan
Paul Fischer and Bri-
anne Johnson ’08 were
married on June 26,
2021, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in
Bradley, IL. Parents of
the bride are Brian ’68
and Carla Johnson.
Parents of the groom
are Rick and Mary
Fischer. Brianne is a
union operator at CSL
Behring. Paul is a union
driver at UPS. Paul and
Brianne reside in Bour-
bonnais, IL.
andrew & brandi Colin Ryan ’10 and Bradie Vaubel ’13 were married on July
kordelewski 24, 2021, at White Willow Farms in Carmel, IN. Parents of the
bride are Kyle and Dawn Huot ’85 Vaubel. Parents of the groom
are Tim and Jodi Ryan. Colin is a co-owner of Kankakee Tank
Wash. Bradie is the junior high assistant principal and social
Andrew Kordelewski studies teacher at Bishop McNamara Catholic School. Colin
and Brandi Branka ’08 and Bradie reside in Kankakee, IL.
were married on July
17, 2021, at Holy Fam-
ily Catholic Church in
Shorewood, IL. Par-
ents of the bride are
Robert and the late
P a m B r a n k a . P a r-
ents of the groom are
s !
Steve and Martha Kor-
u l a t i o n
delewski. Brandi is the
n gr a t
head women’s bowling
C o
coach at Maryville Uni-
versity in St. Louis, MO.
Andrew is the director
of clinic operations at
ApexNetwork Physical
Therapy in Highland,
IL. Brandi and Andrew
reside in Belleville, IL.
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IRISH UPDATE
CONTRIBUTORS
Robert Dionne..................................1948 Kathryn Schmidt Burge....................1960 Cathy Coash Jacobs........................1969
Robert Marcotte...............................1948 Dianna Anderson Wilson..................1960 Rodney Van Der Karr........................1969
Donald Houde..................................1950 Donald Johnson...............................1962 Chris Harpin 1970 Van Der Karr
Sharon Draude.................................1953 Joyce Lambert Irle............................1964 Dale Piggush....................................1971
Dolores Kilbride Arseneau................1954 David Anderson................................1965 Lynn Devine 1972 Piggush
Robert Sterr......................................1954 Margie Reynolds 1965 Anderson Jon Pagano......................................1976
Annette Weber Gladu.......................1955 John Hayes.......................................1965 Pat Martin.........................................1978
Patricia Kahnt Curry.........................1956 Ralph Lambert..................................1965 Kathleen Klodnycky Mastny.............1978
Janice Belisle McClain.....................1957 Michael Ohrt.....................................1965 Renee Arseneau Streicher................1980
Norma Skeen Stauffenberg..............1957 Mary Pat Taylor Barney....................1966 Marlene Clancy...............................Friend
Dennis Deany...................................1958 Janet Girard Giroux..........................1966 William Cox....................................Friend
Joseph Martino................................1958 Kevin Nugent....................................1966 Madelyn O’Brien.............................Friend
Gary Kilgos.......................................1959 Thomas Ohrt.....................................1968
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MEMORIALS
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Bishop McNamara
Catholic School for
these deceased alums
Rest In Peace
and friends.
We are truly grateful for all gifts
received in honor of these
Iris Roy Mulvihill.............................1935 Gregory Lambert...........................1966
wonderful people.
Elizabeth Mills Arseneau ..............1944 Donna Grant..................................1968
Barbara Rittmanic........................ 1945 Marty Gleeson...............................1969
Monies received directly benefit
Mario Sebastiani............................1946 Mark Salkeld..................................1977
the students of Joel Brault.....................................1949 Robert Olshefski............................1978
Bishop McNamara. William Orth...................................1950 Steve Hedger.................................1979
Justin Cyrier..................................1951 Kelly Mericle Tutt...........................1979
Larry Wheeler ’74 Frances O’Connor Hunter.............1951 Joseph Wertz.................................1980
Patricia Morrow Hunter.................1951 Deborah Power Kimery.................1987
Joseph Wertz ’80
Zeph Benoit...................................1952 Sr. Helen Kavanaugh..... Former faculty
MaryAnn Dandurand Koerner.......1954 and Dean of Girls
Bruno Rudolf
Patricia Mallaney Layne................1955 Barbara Azzarelli....Friend of McNamara
Friend of McNamara
Diana Drummond..........................1957 Jim Girard............Friend of McNamara
Steven Picucci Dennis Johnston............................1962 Jon Simoneau......Friend of McNamara
Friend of McNamara Sue Mallaney Rudolf.....................1965
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Gerth, our Advancement Associate at lgerth@bmcss.org to provide them with updates to your address, email, and phone
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