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Ramble

For 58 years, the Loyola Academy Ramble has united our community in the spirit of magis—striving for “the more” that God invites us to do for others. 

 

Event Details

Saturday, March 20, 2027

5:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction in the West Gym
7:00 p.m. – Program Begins
Evening Emcee: Mike Lowe '97, reporter, WGN-TV'
Seated Dinner & Live Auction

Online reservations and sponsorship opportunities will be available shortly. We look forward to gathering as a Loyola Academy family—answering the call to do more for our students and for the greater glory of God. 

Experience the Spirit of Ramble

Relive an unforgettable evening of generosity, celebration, and community as Ramblers come together to support students and strengthen Loyola Academy’s mission.

The Impact of Tuition Assistance

See how tuition assistance opens doors of opportunity and helps ensure a Loyola Academy education is accessible to talented students from all backgrounds.

Ramble at a Glance

  • 1,000+ Donors of Ramble 2025
  • 600+ Number of students receiving financial assistance annually
  • $1.5M Amount raised at Ramble 2025
  • 1970 Year Ramble Started

 

Thank you to our current and past leaders for their guidance in making Loyola Academy's annual Ramble the largest contributor to the Tuition Assistance Program.

Ramble 2027 Co-Chairs

Amy and Ryan DeVore P '29, '29, '30

Abby and Danny Dunn '93, P '25, '27, '30

Carrie and Tom Merritt P '27, '29

Heather and Mike Shaffer P '28, '28

Ramble Past Leaders
Cathleen and Jay Dettling P '20, '21, '24, '27 (2026) 
Kate and Michael Erickson P '27, '28 (2026) 
Carrie and Brian Tracy '95, P '28 (2026)
Corry and Mike Braasch '92, P '19, '21, '23, '27 (2025) 
Suzy and Jason Trott P '23, '26, '28(2025) 
Victoria and Kevin Willer '92, P '26, '27(2025) 
Kristy and David Burden '88, P '24, '26 (2024) 
Nicole and Stephen Harris P '26 (2024) 
Anne and Kelly Ryan P '26 (2024) 
Diana Barr P '21, '23 (2023) 
Lori and Robert Benvenuto P '19, '22, '23, '25 (2023) 
Lori and George Chiampas '89 P '21, '23 (2023) 
Dody and Peter Hickey P '26 (2023) 
Loretta O'Malley LdM '83 and Fran O'Malley P '12, '14, '17 (2023) 
Monica and Nick Robertson P '24 (2023) 
Karen Stroble and Chris Irwin P '16, '23 (2023) 
Mrs. and Mr. Pat Fitzgerald P '23, '25 (2022) 
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Shea '83, P '16, '16, 25, '25 (2022) 
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thuet P '16, '18, '22 (2022) 
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tierney '94, P '23 (2022) 
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Howard (2021) 
Mr. and Mrs. John Livingston '85 (2021) 
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walsh '79 (2021) 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred O'Connor '80 (2020) 
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Beard (2019) 
Mr. and Mrs. Peter D’Arrigo (2019) 
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan ’89 (2019) 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker (2019) 
Ms. Mariana Alfar and Mr. Omar Halaseh (2018) 
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Finnegan (2017) 
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Rueth (2017) 
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Walsh (2017) 
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Mulhall (2016) 
Ms. Elizabeth Price and Mr. John Shugrue (2016) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michels ’81 (2015) 
Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. O’Malley ’83 (2015) 
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Perkaus Sr. ‘78 (2014) 
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tower (2014) 
Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Mandera (2013) 
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Perry (2013) 
Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Johnson (2012) 
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Klusendorf (2012) 
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Phelan ‘78 (2011) 
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Michalek ’82 (2011) 
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brault ‘79 (2010) 
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Veech (2010) 
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Kenny ’68 (2009) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dooley III ’81 (2008) 
Mr. and Mrs. Quentin C. Johnson (2007) 
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kolleng ‘73 (2006) 
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. McGrath (2005) 
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Laughlin (2004) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Schweihs (2003) 
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Wambay (2002) 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Keller (2001) 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. O’Donoghue, Jr. ’70 (2000) 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lafferty (1999) 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Callahan, Jr. (1998) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Geisheker (1997) 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. O’Callaghan, Sr. ’60 (1996) 
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony N. Culicchia (1995)
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Marineau ’64 (1994) 
Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Lavender (1993) 
Mr. Geoffrey Rogers, Sr. '66 (1992) 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Iantorno (1991) 
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Doherty (1989) 
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Falotico (1988) 
Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Racine (1987) 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. O’Brien ’55 (1986) 
Mr. and Mrs. K. Frederick Kleiderer (1985) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Heidenrich (1984, 1990) 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kane, Sr. (1983) 
Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Krauss (1982) 
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Kolb (1981) 
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Doody (1980) 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Pontarelli (1979) 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Ptacin (1978) 
Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Smith, Jr. (1977) 
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hobie Murnane, Sr. (1976) 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Cooper, Sr. (1975) 
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. McKee (1974) 
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Donlin (1973) 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. O'Brien (1972) 
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Sullivan, Jr. (1971) 
Gen. and Mrs. John S. Gleason (1970)