ALUMNI & FRIENDS NEWS
July 12, 2018
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Up to the Challenge
Westchester Alum Earns Salutatorian Award
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Written by: Tony Quattrochi, Alumni Relations
Rachel Brokenshire mastered the importance of time management while a student at St. Joseph High School. The Westchester resident successfully balanced a challenging academic schedule and a heavy load of extra-curricular activities in order to earn salutatorian of this year’s graduating class. The challenge taught her a great lesson.
“I think it’s important for students who are high achievers to not stress out,” Rachel observed. “There are so many things which are out of your control, that it’s pointless to get upset over them. I’ve discovered that, as long as you try your best, everything seems to work out.”
Out of Rachel’s control were times for meetings of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, peer ministry and Eucharistic ministry, as well as times for practices and games for softball (4 years) and volleyball (3 years). Putting aside her free time to focus on her studies was within Rachel’s control.
“I also have to thank my mom,” she said. “She was a great support and helped me to study well and complete my homework.”
“Our family is incredibly proud of the young woman Rachel has become,” said her brother, Michael Brokenshire, SJHS Class of ’05 and a social studies instructor at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles. “She has a humble work ethic and an eagerness to face new challenges.”
Those new challenges will soon begin as Rachel enters the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she will major in kinesiology.
“I know that living on my own and making new friends are a few of the challenges I’ll be facing, besides the academic work,” she said. “I’m looking forward to all of it.”
Congratulations, Rachel, on your academic success and best wishes for many more!
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SJ & IHM Alums at the St. Eulalia School - Class of 1968 - 50th REUNION!
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On Saturday, June 16, 2018, alumni of St. Eulalia School - Class of 1968 celebrated their 50th reunion. The celebration began with a Mass at St. Eulalia Church. Immediately following the Mass attendees toured the "school" now the Quinn Center. Alumni concluded the evening with a dinner filled with laughs and reminiscing at Stimac's Restaurant.
Seated: Jim Izzi
1
st
row: Vic Zitzer, Tom Landa, Nancy Carroll Cwik, Bev Rossi, Dan Breen, Bill Kweder and Howard Gajdorus
2
nd
row: Andy Frederick, Dan Burke and Garry Naples.
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Christian Mitchell, St. Joseph Class of 2004
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S. Side legislator takes over as interim director of state Democratic party
Chicago Sun-Times
By: Tina Sfondeles, Political Reporter
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42nd Annual Golf Outing
(Sponsored by the Alumni Association)
St. Andrews Golf & Country Club
3N441 Route 59 - West Chicago, IL 60185
Shotgun Start - 12:00 p.m.
Scramble Format
Proper Golf Attire Required
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Ticket Cost and Registration
Early birds - $165.00 per golfer registered by July 27, 2018
$190.00 per golfer registered
after
July 27
$75.00 for dinner & cocktails only
Ticket includes:
Lunch (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
A free bucket of range balls available before Tee-Time, 18 Holes of Golf, Golf Cart, 2 Hours of Cocktails, Dinner, and Prizes
NEW!
Enjoy a 350 foot drive off the 4th tee with the
Hot Shot Golf Cannon
donated by
John Stachniak '82
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Closest to the Pin -
$1,000
(ties split the $1,000)
Farthest Away from the Pin -
$250
or a Foursome to Cantigny in Naperville
$10 per ball
or
$25 for 3 balls
Drop will take place at the Golf Outing & will be shown via Facebook live! Winners need not be present to win!
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Please join the
Charger Football Team
on
Sunday, July 29th
for the 1st Annual
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
&
BAKE SALE
8 AM - 1 PM
Sandy Kasprzak Kitchen & Cafe
(South Cafeteria)
10900 West Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154
For more information, contact Head Football Coach, Adam Polak
Phone: 708-244-7322 email: adam.polak2@gmail.com
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"Mama Ping
&
Sandy Kas"
Memorial
Golf Outing
Sunday, September 16
Gleneagles Country Club
(Lemont)
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2018 SJ & IHM REUNIONS
Saturday, November 10
Honor classes:
1968
(50th),
1978
(40th),
1988
(30th),
1993
(25th),
1998
(20th),
2008
(10th)
St. Joseph High School - South Gym
(former IHM building)
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Thank you
to all the SJHS Chargers, Alumni, Parents, Faculty, and Staff who participated in the Village of Westchester 4th of July Parade
!
A special thank you to
Sinnott Tree Services
for providing their crane for our use.
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St. Joseph & IHM Class of `72 that attended Divine Providence...
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Divine Providence School - Class of 1968 - 50th REUNION
Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Place: Eden Lanes / 10159 W Cermak Road, Westchester
Scott Barrett: 630-947-4644
Joyce (Kempa) Jankowski: 815-886-6067
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Amazon's 4th Annual Prime Da
y is almost here! Deals start
Monday, July 16
, 3 pm ET and run through
Tuesday,
July 17
. The day will feature one-of-a-kind deals exclusively for Prime members. Whenever you shop on Amazon using the link below Amazon donates to St Joseph High School.
smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2434725
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Vincit Qui Laborat - He Conquers, Who Labors!
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