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From the Desk of the President
December 2009
I hear this from so many people - alumni, friends, past parents. My answer is always the same -
“wonderful.”
This is not a flip answer but rather it is a reality. The reason is that we are flourishing on 77th
and Western in our 105th year and 20th year on our new campus. We are flourishing because of
the commitment to excellence of our 707 current Ritamen who strive to excel in the classroom, in
athletics and extra-curricular activities and in their spiritual lives. And this is all done living out our
Augustinian core values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas - Truth, Unity, and Love.
The flourishing success we are experiencing is made possible in large part because of our generous
benefactors. In a year where our economy is in a horrible state, you, our benefactors, gave an
truth increase of 5% to our Annual Appeal. This just does not happen. You believe in what we are doing
and you help make it happen! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
† Please know we pray for you, our alumni and benefactors, every morning in our school prayer. We
could not flourish without you!
unity I always tell our students and everyone else that St. Rita is not about buildings. We proved that when
we moved from 63rd Street 20 years ago, but it is about people. Our 23,207 alumni Ritamen, our
707 present student Ritamen, and all our benefactors, parents, and families make St. Rita possible.
I am also very pleased to announce the 1905 Guild is growing everyday. This is composed of all
love who have put St. Rita High School in their estate plans and wills, and all who told us they will be
remembering us in their estate plans and wills. Please consider joining the 1905 Guild and making
a difference for all the Ritamen who will come in the future.
St. Rita High School is thriving because we are encouraged by the words of our Holy Father St.
Augustine, “Always Make Progress.”
Thank you for making these words a reality because of your generosity!
God bless you and may St. Rita powerfully intercede for you and your family!
St. Rita High School’s Senior Class Student Government Officers set out to deliver the 7,983
food items that were collected by the St. Rita Family during the Annual Thanksgiving Food
Drive. From left to right: Marty Kordas, Tim Ladd, Joe Campagna, Mike Basic, Tom Murphy,
Tom Kelly, and Bro. Gary Hresil, O.S.A. ’86, Director of Activities and Senior Class Moderator.
Senior Matt Goosherst signs the Knights of Augustine commitment book Entrance Exam
as junior Dan Moriarty awaits making his commitment to the K of A. Saturday, January 9, 2010 | 8:00 a.m.
Offerings Allow Students to Use Buses and Metra to Get to St. Rita
Metra Rail Routes Bus Routes
Heritage Corridor (New Fall 2010) Bridgeport Route (New Fall 2010)
Providing round-trip Metra service to students in areas such as Lemont, Providing round-trip bus service to students with stops throughout the
Lockport, and Willow Springs. St. Rita bus pick-up and drop-off at the Bridgeport area.
Willow Springs Station - 87th & Archer Ave.
Beverly/Morgan Park Route (New Fall 2010)
Providing round-trip bus service to students with stops along Western
Rock Island Line (New Fall 2010)
Ave. from St. Rita to 123rd and Western Ave.
Providing round-trip Metra service to students in areas such as Mokena,
Garfield Ridge Route
New Lenox, and Oak Forest. St. Rita bus pick-up and drop-off at the
Providing round-trip bus service to students with stops throughout the
Rock Island Station - 123rd and Vermont St. in Blue Island. Garfield Ridge area.
Southwest Line South Suburban Route
Providing round-trip Metra service to students in areas such as Chicago Providing round-trip bus service to students with stops throughout
Ridge, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland, Palos, and Worth. St. Rita bus areas such as Beverly, Bridgeview, Burbank, Evergreen Park, Justice,
pickup and drop-off at the Wrightwood Station - 79th & Columbus Ave. LaGrange, and Oak Lawn.
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From the Director of the Annual Appeal
December 2009
Dear Alumni and Benefactors:
The Christmas Season is here which is my favorite time of the year. During this time I reflect on how lucky the
St. Rita family is to have such a strong and generous alumni. I am proud to report that this past year during this
difficult economic time, our Annual Appeal was able to show 5% growth. To all our alumni, alumni parents,
current parents, and friends of St. Rita High School, I sincerely thank you for your loyal support.
As the Director of the Annual Appeal, I can say with certainty that the Annual Appeal is the life source of the
school. This past year, the success of the Annual Appeal allowed us to award over $900,000 in scholarships
and financial aid to our current students. I hope and pray that you realize how important you are to the great
success of our fine school.
We are on track for the fourth straight year to surpass our Annual Appeal goal. This is a great tribute to you, our
benefactors, in keeping St. Rita a priority in your charitable gifts. As we come to the end of this year we need
your help. Please consider a year-end gift, which will continue our mission to provide excellent education on
the south side of Chicago.
May God bless you and your family during this wonderful Christmas Season!
Sincerely,
WINTERFEST
St.Rita GOES VI
Hollywood SATURDAY,
JANUARY 30,
2010
Featuring...
For More Information Bill & Amy Fitzgerald Tony & Maria Nudo ★ Casciablanca Dining Hall ★
or to Volunteer 773-239-4581 708-349-4765 ★ Rita High (Grease) Library ★ M*A*S*H 7740 Gym ★
★ Willy Wonka & The Mustang Chocolate Factory Dessert Buffet ★
Every effort has been made to present a complete listing of donors. If an error or omission occurs, please notify the Office
of Institutional Advancement at (773) 925-5029 so that the correction can be made. All contributions made on or after
July 1, 2009 will appear in next year’s Annual Report.
Income Expenses
Tuition $5,500,983 Faculty & Administration $5,136,977
Development 1,291,545 Plant Maintenance & Operations 980,498
Registration Fees 223,229 Employee Benefits 785,055
Interest Income 22,229 Student Activities 96,348
Mustang Store 33,348 Athletics 215,292
Winter Homecoming 48,531 Transportation 31,070
Facility Fees 20,375 Professional Fees 114,852
Athletic Income 30,770 Winter Homecoming 19,350
Miscellaneous Income 184,149 Miscellaneous Expenses 15,770
Profit / (Loss)
($40,053)
Before Capital Improvements
St. Monica Circle Fr. Egan Circle Red & Blue Circle
$50,000 + $2,500 - $4,999 $100 - $249
St. Monica Circle Fr. Green Circle Fr. Egan Circle (cont.)
$50,000 + $5,000 - $9,999
Mr. Theodore Boundas 1957
Mr. Byron Zawaski 1957
Mr. William Carl Obrochta 1952 Mr. William H. Sims 1942
Mr. David J. Eskra 1959
Mr. Michael J. Eckert 1965 Dr. Joseph R. Eraci 1951
Mr. Donald L. Mrozek 1965
Big Shoulders Fund Mr. Patrick Mahoney 1954
Mr. Roger Niemiec 1966
Mr. Joseph Scanlon, Sr. 1958
Dennis A. Quinn, CPA 1966
Honorable John E. Fennelly 1961
Walter Slezak, Esq. 1968
St. Thomas of Villanova Circle Mr. James V. Olichwier 1962
Mr. John Kevin Flaherty 1970
Mr. Henry Szopinski 1962
$25,000 + Denis Bartz, DDS 1971
Mr. Edward J. Schmit, Jr. 1963
Mr. Charles F. Nash 1971
Dennis D. Lucas, MT ASCP 1966
Gerardo Anthony Grieco, MD FACS 1972
Mr. William Doyle 1941 Mr. Bryan J. O’Connor 1970
Mr. Thomas J. Healy 1983
Mr. Dennis Suder 1954 Mr. Ronald Louis Skwarek 1970
Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, OSA 1983
Mr. Michael Georgopulos 1972 Mr. Michael P. Heeney 1971
Mr. Peter Lisnic 1989
Brach Foundation Mr. Gregory Cozzi 1972
Mr. Joseph Bamberger HON
Louise Cadwell, Estate Mr. Stephen Michael Schaller 1983
Honorable Thomas W. Murphy HON
Mr. Gregory J. Jania 1989
Ms. Mary Ann Bamberger
Mr. Jason M. Pienta 1996
Leadership Circle Mr. Dimitris Bousis
Azteca Foods, Inc.
Cascia Hall
$10,000 - $24,999 Bank of America
Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Burns
Circle Metal Specialties, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Heaney
Mr. Eugene T. McGrail 1941 Connor & Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Holbein
Mr. Paul F. Petriekis 1958 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew F. Coughlin
John E. McCarthy Scholarship Fund
Mr. Charles M. Hughes 1962 Deloitte & Touche LLP
Mr. Timothy McArdle
Mr. Jim Gagnard 1964 EDC Development LLC
Ridgeworth Roofing
Mr. Lawrence Doyle 1968 Estee Bedding Company
Mr. John Schwan
Mr. James J. Brasher 1971 Exelon Corporation
Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP
Mr. Ernest Mrozek 1971 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Fetzer
Mr. Mark A. Kelly 1984 Harlem Irving Companies, Inc.
Mr. Terrence Moran 1987 Fr. Egan Circle M & R Development LLC
In Honor of Walter and Wanda Mrozek Mesirow Financial
Koch Foundation, Inc. $2,500 - $4,999 Dr. Jose R. Perez-Sanz
Marquette Bank Proven Business Systems
Napleton Family Foundation Inc. Mr. Richard J. O’Toole 1943 Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel
Pat Cronin Fund Dr. Joseph M. Gowgiel 1944 Mr. & Mrs. John Rudolph
Mr. James C. Miller 1947 Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz & Associates Inc.
Mr. Robert C. Schnabel 1948 St. Rita Monastery
Mr. Thomas M. Lahey 1949 Mr. & Mrs. John Starcevich
Mr. John J. Owens 1951 Thomas Dower Foundation
Mr. John Cranley 1954 United Way Metro Chicago
Mr. Michael J. McArdle 1954 UPS Foundation
Mr. Michael Joseph Maione 1956 Mr. Joseph Volpentesta
Mr. Arthur Raymond Velasquez 1956 Walsh Construction
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