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The annual Evening of Reflection hosted by Loyola’s Mothers’ Club was held on March 4, with more than 200 Loyola parents gathering to hear Reverend Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo. The Monsignor, an Archdiocesan priest, is senior executive of the Catholic Collaboration at DePaul University and president of the Big Shoulders Fund.
     Event Chair Mrs. Helen Jenko and her Co-chair Mrs. Mary Scopelliti organized an entire evening of spiritual fellowship, which began with a buffet dinner, followed by a musical interlude in the Loyola Chapel with vocalist Mrs. Meg Colosimo, accompanied by pianist Mrs. Carol Kiwala. The performance led into a Lenten prayer service, with Monsignor Velo presiding and Mother’s Club Moderator Rev. John J. Foley, S.J. serving as lector.
   The overwhelmingly positive response to the evening is attributable to the following individuals: Campus Minister Mr. Douglas Gleber, for the evening’s programs; Mrs. Kim Sommers, for invitation printing; Mr. Dave Terrell, for invitation mailing; Mrs. Carolyn Kenly, for preparing nametags; Mrs. Liz Ireland, for providing the centerpieces; and Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Mary Rafferty for their inspiration and support. Twenty-two additional Loyola parents baked desserts, decorated the Student Center, served food and beverages, worked the reception table and acted as ushers and greeters for the prayer service. We applaud Mrs. Jenko and Mrs. Scopelliti and their team of volunteers for arranging this meditative evening with Monsignor Velo, who enriched the Lenten season for all of those attending.

The Varsity Ramblerettes traveled down to Disney World in Orlando, FL to compete in the UDA (Universal Dance Association) 2010 National Dance Team Championship. They competed in the Small Pom and Small Jazz categories. They made it to the final round of competition for pom, the best they have ever done. They took 15th place and are now ranked #15 in the nation.

We are looking for a Loyola family who would be willing to host a student from Japan  during the first semester next year.  In previous years, the students spoke English clearly, were most interested in attending school here and were very open to experiencing a different culture. If you are interested in hosting a student or would like more information about it, please call Mrs. Jo Candioto in the Principal's Office:  847-920-2402.

The annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Mothers’ Club on Thursday, January 28 was a delicious success!  Gwen Kindelin and her co-chair Sue Groden had 49 volunteers who baked a nice variety of breads, cakes and muffins, or brought fruit/drinks. Gwen and Sue changed the atmosphere in the faculty lounge to a Rambler Breakfast Café and had several mothers help replenish the buffet throughout the morning. Thank you to Gwen, Sue and their fabulous team of volunteers for preparing a wonderful breakfast worthy of Loyola’s outstanding faculty and staff! 

On Wednesday November 11, 2009, eight (8) Loyola Academy Rambler seniors signed letters of intent or likely letters committing to play collegiate athletics next year.  The Athletes are the following (from left): Carrie Lofgren, crew, Michigan, Nicole Michels, crew, Notre Dame, Meghan McKeown, basketball, Northwestern, Dana Trotta, softball, Dayton, Julia Cowan, lacrosse, Holy Cross, Grace Bowen, lacrosse, Princeton, Grace Dooley, lacrosse, Notre Dame, Colleen Smith, lacrosse, Princeton.

The Mothers’ Club celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas by hosting a Mass and Breakfast on Wednesday December 2.  Chairs Sue Sullivan and Donna Suhey transformed the Student Center into an inviting Christmas wonderland, brimming with festive cheer from friends, tasty holiday treats and a display of limited edition Loyola gift items.
Sue and Donna welcomed the artistic help of Loyola Academy Junior Elin Wojciechowski and her drawing of a jolly LA Santa for the invitations. Loyola Academy President  Rev. Patrick E. McGrath, S.J.  presided over Mass in the Chapel.  Pam Fitzell was the lector, Gretchen McCaskey read the petitions, Debbie Perkaus and Mary Beth Ginley were the gift bearers, and Rosemary Hughes and Mary Rafferty served as Eucharistic Ministers. The Loyola Academy Chamber Singers and Choir Director Christopher Nakielski, accompanied by pianist Kevin Wood, led the congregation in several Christmas hymns. Mass was followed by a delicious breakfast and holiday shopping in the Student Center.  In the spirit of St. Nick and St. Ignatius attendees generously donated funds to the needy children of the Chicago Jesuit Academy.Special thanks goes to Sandra Miller, coordinator of over 90 Loyola Academy parent “elves” who volunteered to help with this event, including Cathy Nichols, food committee; Jill Blabolil and Mary Nigh, set-up/decorations committee; Julie Fischer, Alissa Boleky and Linda Ruf, co chairs; and to Julia Carini-Biasco for her merchandising expertise!

Ninety seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society at a special Mass in the Chapel on Sunday, November 1.  Rev. Jeremiah Lynch, S.J. presided at the Mass.  Lectors included Christian Kreb ’10, Carolyn Maddock’10 and Anne Porto’10 and Eucharistic Minister Thomas Feifar Jr.’10
The inductees included Elizabeth Agase, Nicholas Avino, Emily Boldingh, Paige Brunett, Maureen Burns, Grace Carini, Thomas Cenar, Ellen Cholewa, Chloe Condon, Abigail Cooney, Clare Cormier, Courtney Cosgrove, Barbara Coughlin, Robert Dixon, Kathleen Doherty, Karen Donato, Joseph Dudzik, Nichole Eder, Jennifer Edwards, Meghan Edwards, Rebecca Elliott, Michaela Farrell, Thomas Feifar Jr.,Colleen Fitzgerald, Olivia Giglia, Daniel J. Gordon, William Grady, Mary Kate Green, Jonathan Hanna, Helenna Harty, Amy Hick, Katherine Hickey, Madeline Hirsch, Elizabeth Ireland, Elizabeth Kearney, Grace Keesey, Sean Kelly, Christian Kreb,  Allister Laurel, John Leemputte, Emily Lenczowski, Tom Lesny, Ashley Letrich, Carolina Lofgren, Carolyn Maddock, Kevin McDonell, Peter McEnaney, Meghan McKeown, Chloe Micek, Nichole Michels, Bridget Miller, Brenna Miniscalco, Alexandra Monacelli, Jake Mozack, Deandra Mugnolo, Susan Nichols, Cathleen Nick, Megan O’Brien, Maeve O’Connor, Eileen A. O’Malley, Linda Olechowski, Justin Orr, Lauren G. Pasulka, John Porto, Anne Porto, Stephen Potter II, Steven Razafsha, Jannard Remo, Olivia Reynolds, Sarah Ryan, Emily Schmidt, Michael Schufreider, Kristin Scott, Matthew Serafin, Jennifer Slaski, Morganne Stevens, Michael Stralka, Mary Clare Sweeney, Elliott Sykora, Nina Synnestvedt, Lauren Szurgot, Margaret M. Tobin, Daniel Vanderbosch, Claire Vasiljevich, Caroline Wambach, Eileen Waris, Catherine Weicher, Meredith Weissert, Paige Wzorek, Isabelle Yisak.
A special thank you is extended to Rev. Rich McGurn, S.J., Rev. Jeremiah Lynch , S.J., Amanda Smith ‘12 and  all of the faculty, staff and members of the Loyola Community for their help and participation in the 2009-2010 Liturgy of Induction.  Christy King and Donna Iglar and the many volunteers from  the Mothers’ Club provided a beautiful reception in the  main hall after the Mass. 

PE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH- February 2010: The following students have been nominated by their PE teacher for this month's honors. Each student has demonstrated excellent performance, exemplorary service, special accomplishment, or significant improvement. They represent a high level of physical fitness or have demonstrated a tremendous effort to improve personal fitness levels. Freshman Girl-Cassidy Tomkins , Freshman Boy-Boyd Huffman, Sopomore Girl- Colleen McShane, Sophomore Boy- Anthony Kurien