Saint Ignatius College Prep
January 2026 eNewsletter
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Happy New Year!
As we welcome the dawn of a new year, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ bring you and your families joy and peace. In this season of hope, let us renew our faith, drawing strength from the light of the Incarnation. May the New Year ahead be marked by moments of grace, acts of kindness, and the enduring love of God and one another.
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Wei '06 Named 2025 Women of Influence HonoreeYi Wei '06, Head of Institutional Relationships at Momentus Securities, was recently chosen as a 2025 Women of Influence Honoree by the Chicago Business Journal. Wei's firm helps community-focused lenders like credit unions, nonprofit loan funds, and community banks tap into capital markets so they can keep financing small businesses and community organizations across the country. Click here for more.
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Coleman '96 Earns ALS Award
The Les Turner ALS Foundation recently presented the prestigious Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award to John M. Coleman '96 III, MD. Dr. Coleman is a distinguished pulmonary & critical care specialist at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Coleman also serves on the board of directors. As the chair of the support services committee, he ensures that the Foundation’s services are responsive to the needs, priorities, and values of the ALS community.
“I take great pride in the work everyone does at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic," says Dr. Coleman. "We listen to the stories of the people we care for, and we are there at all of the hardest times. We never stop striving for a world free of ALS.”
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Martin Cabrera Jr. Honored with Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope AwardThe Saint Ignatius community was proud to celebrate Martin Cabrera Jr.—former Board Chair and past parent—who was recently honored in New York City with the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for humanitarian and philanthropic leadership. Click here to read his acceptance speech. Click here for more details.
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CAPT Martin Menez, USN(Ret) '68 Elected Treasurer and Officer
A member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation in Washington, DC, CAPT Martin Menez, USN(Ret) '68 was recently elected as Treasurer and Officer effective December 1, 2025.
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Join the Business Society!
The Saint Ignatius Business Society is more than a networking group – it's a diverse community of business leaders, professionals, and students united by the Ignatius experience and a shared mission: to be men and women for and with others. Members connect with professionals who share their values, grow through mentorship and career opportunities, give back by supporting the next generation of ethical leaders, and engage in innovative programming that blends business with Ignatian principles. Whether young alumni are building their careers or parents looking to extend their family's Ignatius connection, all find their community here. Click HERE for more information.
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The San Ignacio Society is holding a coat drive through January 9, 2026.
Collection boxes will be in the Link hallway at Saint Ignatius. They are collecting new and gently used coats for vulnerable populations. These will be distributed through community organizations, such as homeless shelters, immigrant support organizations and local non-profit social service providers throughout the Chicagoland area.
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Florida Alumni and Friends Receptions
Join Saint Ignatius President, John Chandler and Pastor of Church of the Gesu, Cleveland, Fr. Lukas M. Laniauskas, S.J., for a Mass and Reception in Florida.
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Come Back to 1076 W. Roosevelt for Your Reunion!
We can't wait to welcome you back this spring. Click here for more details.
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Save the Date
1.23.26
The Jesuit Cup
This year's basketball games vs. Loyola Academy will take place at Saint Ignatius. Watch ignatius.org for details coming soon.
1.24.26
Saint Ignatius College Prep Athletic Hall of Fame
Tully Hall
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Visit the Gloriam 2026 website HERE for Important updates, Sponsorship and Donation information.
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Christmas Extravaganza - 12.11.25
The Saint Ignatius Choir and Orchestra presented a Holiday showcase: The Christmas Extravaganza on December 11. The program featured 140 performers. The production featured four Christmases: Stage and Screen, Medieval, Nutcracker, and First Christmas, all presented in music and song. Santa was in attendance, and children were invited to pick up an animal mask upon arrival to participate in the Nativity scene.
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Class of 2025 Yearbook Signing Party - 12.30.25
Tully Hall was full of good cheer as the Class of 2025 recently returned to campus for their much-anticipated yearbook signing party. It was heartwarming to watch our recent graduates reconnect as they read through the pages of their yearbooks. It was a fun and nostalgic afternoon celebrating the deep bond of the Class of 2025 and the times they shared together at 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd.
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Tolton Society Holiday Gathering - 12.30.25
The Tolton Society’s Holiday Gathering lit up the Alumni Lounge with cheer and community spirit as we gathered to celebrate the Christmas season. The wide range of class years in attendance underscored the Society’s commitment to nurturing lifelong connections. Thank you to everyone who came out for this festive end-of-the-year celebration.
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Please Join Us In Congratulating...
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Gabriella Bobak '14 and James Bormes '14 on their engagement
Claire P. Mangan '16 and Mark A. Stapleton on their engagement
Carla S. Salvato '15 and Frank A. DiLeo '15 on their engagement. They are to be married at Church of the Holy Family in 2027.
Brendan Donley '11, who got engaged on 12/20/2025 to Liz Rosero at Millennium Park. Later that day, five alumni all met at halftime of the Bears-Packers game at Soldier Field for a champagne toast to celebrate. From left to right are Conor Connelly '12, Johnny Cox '11, Brendan Donley '11, Liz Rosero, Truman Tiernan '11, and Swayze Brumfield '12. Also at the game but not pictured were George Doherty '12, Tommy Doherty '11, Cameron Mitchell '12, and Charlie White '12.
Claire Dragich '12 and George Doherty '12 on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 12/31/2025.
Daniel Gonzalez '03 and Gina Nunez on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 12/13/2025.
Dr. Julia R. May, M.D. '13 and Stephen R. Lestyan on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 12/6/2025.
Daniel T. O'Hara '12 and Bridget G. Conniff on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 12/5/25.
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ALUMNI
Thomas G. Paulick '57, father of Maria Pilar Paulick Clark '98
Patrick H. Danaher '61
Dr. David M. Goodman, Ph.D. '62, cousin of Francis M. Goodman '67
John P. "Jack" Molloy '65, son of the late John P. Molloy '31, father of Claire Molloy Larmon '92, Terese C. Molloy '98, father-in-law of Alexandra Kennedy Molloy '92, grandfather of Caroline Molloy '20, John Molloy, IV '22, Rose Larmon '22, Michael Larmon '26 and uncle of many Saint Ignatius alumni
Dr. Paul T. Sharko, Ph.D. '70
FAMILY OF ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
Norine D. Auclair, wife of Raymond D. Auclair '69, mother of Andrea Auclair Potts '08 and sister-in-law of Omer E. Auclair '76 and the late Robert A. Auclair '55
Thomas J. Pavelec, father of Gigi Pavelec Dadan '92
Agustin Garibay, father of Adrian Garibay '84, Elizabeth K. Garibay '91 and grandfather of Marco A. Garibay '15, Carolina M. Garibay '18 and Ava M. Garibay '22
Louise Gay, mother of Benjamin L. Gay '96 and Angela Gay Gilkes '02
Kathleen P. Hansen, mother of Christopher Hansen '81, Catherine Hansen Bross, J.D. '83 and the late William J. Hansen '84, mother-in-law of Francis Burns '78, Sheila Manning Hansen '81, grandmother of Matthew Hansen '10, Moira Gilroy Olson '11, Julia Burns '12, Kathleen Burns '12, Martin Burns '12, Brian Hansen '12, Hannah Gilroy '14 and Joseph Hansen '17 and aunt and great aunt of many Saint Ignatius alumni
Eleanor L. Hoover, grandmother of James Hering '28
James V. Hering, grandfather of James Hering '28
Jacqueline T. Hulten, mother of Olivia R. Hulten '23
Michael P. Jordan, father of Meghan M. Jordan '04
Mark J. Kiernan, father of Nora A. Kiernan '17
Kathleen Weber, mother of Michael Weber '88, David Weber '93, Mary Weber Mahoney '95 and Matthew Weber '02, and grandmother of Michael Weber '16
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