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Saint Patrick High School to Celebrate 150th Anniversary in 2010-2011
Plans are underway for the 150th Anniversary of Saint Patrick High School.
• In the fall of 1861, a quartet of Christian Brothers welcomed a group of neighborhood boys into the newly formed St. Patrick Academy. That quiet, unassuming event would forever alter Chicago’s landscape and establish a relationship surviving well into the 21st Century. With its 150th year in sight, A Tradition of Brotherhood: 150 Years at Saint Patrick High School,
shares the compelling voyage of Saint Patrick High School from its modest 1861 founding to its present-day status as one of Chicago’s most lauded, innovative high schools. This coffee table anniversary book written by Daniel Smith ’98, is not priced yet; however, to reserve your copy please email Margie Mei at mmei@stpatrick.org
• Harris Connect, Inc. has compiled the sesquicentennial alumni directory for delivery in January 2010. You should have placed your order by now, but if you did not and would like to, please contact John Prangl ’70 at jprangl@stpatrick.org.
• Sponsor an Anniversary Street Banner with your name or business for $250. These banners will be hung on Belmont and Austin Avenues from March 1, 2010 through September 1, 2011. For more information please contact Margie Mei at mmei@stpatrick.org
• The committee for the 150th is growing. If you would like to join us please email Margie Mei at mmei@stpatrick.org
150th Committee
Margie Mei, Chair
Jeff Ardito ‘87
James Barrett
Frank Bedtke
Tim Bodner ‘00
John Carolan ‘85
Janet Coffey
Br. Konrad Diebold
Brian Doe ‘95
Pat Duggan ‘90
Red Dwyer ‘50
Michael Esposito ‘90
John “Barney” Flanagan
Sue Gillespie
David Glatz ‘86
Dan Hayes, Prism Entertainment
Megan Ivers
Joan Kistner
Chet Kondratowicz
Paul Kusinski ‘76
Gary Mikol ‘58
Bill and Carrie Morrissey ‘00
John Prangl ‘70
Rudy Presslak
Rich Raho
Charlie Schmidt
Eric Schmidt ‘91
Betsy Sklena
Andrew Sorensen ‘91
• Please visit the Post Your Memory page to write a favorite memory of your days at St. Pat’s.
• View the timeline of Saint Patrick High School for the last 150 years.
• Join us at one or both of the St. Patrick Day Parades – Northwest Side (March 7) and Downtown (March 13)
• Nominate a Christian Brother, teacher, administrator, coach, parent, or alumnus whose life influenced the very fabric and heart of St. Pat’s since its inception. Email Margie Mei at mmei@stpatrick.org with the name and reason why the person was influential.
• We are gathering Shamrock memorabilia for display purposes. If you would like to donate/loan items, include your name and send to the attention of Margie Mei at Saint Patrick High School, 5900 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659. Those who have given items so far include: Tom Borrelli ’50, Bob Byrnes ’49, Mrs. Doyle, Denis Novak ’56, Rich Ostriker ’69, Hector Reyes ’83, Richard Sakre ’62 and Mike Schmit ’75.
• If your family has a history with St. Pat’s please contact Megan Ivers, Media Relations Director at mivers@stpatrick.org or 773-282-8844 ext. 286.
• Where we’d like to see ourselves – on WTTW, in the major papers, in the Cultural Center, in the Chicago Historical Society, on radio and TV, and wherever you may have connections. Contact Megan Ivers. Information above.
• A 150th Ad Book will be published including ads and special memories by St. Pat’s families, businesses and friends. More details to come.
• SAVE THE DATE: June 18, 2011 for the big event to celebrate the 150th Anniversary. Beginning with a Mass at Old St. Pat’s at 4 p.m. followed by a Civic Ceremony and reception. More details to come.
Contact me with your ideas or suggestions!
Thank you,
Margie Mei
773-286-8452
mmei@stpatrick.org
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