Saint Ignatius College Prep
May 2026 eNewsletter
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Davis '20 Wins Award for Feature Film at Slamdance
Elijah Davis '20 won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Film at the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival for his film Three Colors: Pan-African. He created, co-directed, co-wrote, and produced the film, leading a group of over 200 young Black creatives and creatives of color over a three-year period. The film is executive-produced by NBA MVP Derrick Rose, Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, Tony Award winner Glenn Davis, and Chicago financier Martin Nesbitt. It stars Chicago natives Bashir Salahuddin and Stephen Bishop, alongside Peyton Alex Smith and Emmy / NAACP Image Award winner Loretta Devine. The film also screened at the Dallas International Film Festival in April and is set to screen at the American Black Film Festival (Miami) in May and the LightReel Film Festival (DC) in June. For more information, as well as updates on Chicago screenings, please click HERE. Inspired by Krzystof Kieslowki's Academy Award-nominated Three Colors Trilogy, Three Colors: Pan-African is an anthology feature film that uses the Pan-African flag as its thematic reference point. The film features three stories about Black existence that correlate with the colors of the flag: RED (Liberation), BLACK (Unity), and GREEN (Prosperity).
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Sanchez Wartan ’07 Hosting MEX Talks - 5.7.26Saint Ignatius alumna Korina Sanchez Wartan ’07, Board President of Latinos Progresando, invites the Saint Ignatius College Prep community to support the organization's work by attending the 13th annual MEX Talks. This inspiring event celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Mexicans in the United States and will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Harris Theater in downtown Chicago. Students, families, and alumni are encouraged to attend. Group tickets (10+) are available at a discounted rate of $20 using code NPO26. Click here for details and tickets.
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Thompson '18 Stars in Feature-Length Film, DiffractionAmelia Thompson '18 is currently appearing in a new movie streaming on Amazon Prime. The plot revolves around a former Army vet, turned campus janitor, who uncovers a renowned professor's secret weapons project. She must outwit the smartest person on campus before any more people get hurt. Click here for more.
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Colgate '15 Selected as Finalist for Griffin Poetry Prize
Evanston-born poet Rob Macaisa Colgate '15 was recently longlisted for his debut poetry collection, Hardly Creatures, for the 2026 Griffin Poetry Prize, a Canadian award. Last year, Colgate '15 won the Chicago Review of Books Award in poetry for the collection. Click here for more.
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250 Years as Iggy Alums
Fr. Jim Creighton '47, Fr. Pat Casey '59, Fr. Fran Daly '59, and Fr. Mark Luedtke '86 sent in this great photo of their recent gathering. Many wonderful memories were shared by graduates spanning 40 years.
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Students Publish New BookThe students of Saint Ignatius College Prep's Lead Listening Society recently wrote and published a watershed book entitled Talk Less. Listen More! The students are excited to share it with our alumni community. This distinctive collection of essays shines a light on the transformative power of intentional, human-centered listening—a skill essential to leadership, community, and Ignatian formation, yet one that fewer than two percent of people have ever been formally taught. Through moving personal stories from student contributors, the book invites readers to rediscover listening as a catalyst for connection, understanding, and healing. We invite you to support the work of our students and deepen your own commitment to L-I-S-T-E-N. Dr. John G. Igwebuike is the moderator of The Lead Listening Society. Click here for more.
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Garibay ’91 Hosts Beer Culture Summit - 5.8-9.26
Liz Garibay ’91, invites the Saint. Ignatius community to the Beer Culture Summit, happening next week. Described as a “mini SXSW of beer,” the public gathering was launched in 2019 in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to bring together researchers, museum leaders, and beer enthusiasts from around the world. This multidisciplinary, hybrid forum uses beer as the lens to explore deeper conversations around culture and history. Two special in-person events anchor the weekend. Click on each for more details.
Together, these programs reflect the Summit’s commitment to expanding how we understand beer - not just as a beverage, but as a powerful entry point into cultural and historical inquiry. Garibay ’91 is offering the Saint Ignatius community a discount to attend. Use code SICP by May 6.
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Saint Ignatius Summer Programs
Saint Ignatius College Prep is excited to offer a variety of engaging summer courses and camps for both prospective students and our current students. Whether you are interested in global affairs, baseball, science, or beyond there is a place for you with the Wolfpack this summer!
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Wolves Den Presentations with the Business Society - 4.15.26
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Business Society's Wolves Den Student Presentations. Members of the Saint Ignatius Entrepreneurship class spent this semester creating and launching original business ideas and then presented their projects to panelists in a Shark Tank format. This year’s pitches included Wolfpack Shoepack, Flexlace, PJ Apparel, Made2Order, Time2Eat, Iggy Hats, and Gradeaid.
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Tolton Society Spring Talk - 4.22.26We had a great turnout for an inspiring evening as we welcomed distinguished alumna and licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Tiffany Gholson '88. She shared her remarkable professional journey and spoke about her book, L earning the Heart Work: Building Community through Loving and Leading. Click here for more.
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Out-of-State Alumni & Friends Gatherings
The spirit of the Wolfpack transcends state lines, as evidenced by a vibrant series of recent alumni and friends gatherings held across the country. From the scenic backdrop of Burlingame’s Barrelhouse Restaurant in Northern California to an intimate evening at the Film Independent Office in Los Angeles, hosted by Angel Lee ’94, these events served as a reminder of our collective pride. In Atlanta, Rick Frazier ’75 and Joy Rohadfox graciously welcomed guests to The Charles, fostering an environment for reconnection. Each gathering also offered attendees a chance to hear firsthand school news from President John Chandler. It was great to see such enduring devotion to our alma mater!
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Please Join Us In Congratulating...
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No announcements this month.
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ALUMNI
Andrew "Andy" P. Cores, Sr '86
John E. Derwent '51
Honorable Gino L. DiVito '55
Martin M. Downes '07, brother of Daniel W. Downes '04
James E. Fruin '55
John F. Gavin '56
Terrence A. Gilhooly ’63, father of John W. Gilhooly ’87, Maureen Gilhooly Pikarski ’90, Meghan Gilhooly Burke ’96, Michelle Gilhooly Hynes ’98, father-in-law of Thomas Pikarski ’89, grandfather of Michael J. Pikarski ’20 and William Pikarski ’26, Francis J. Burke '29 and brother of the late Michael J. Gilhooly ’52
Geoffrey Hammond '90, Saint Ignatius College Prep former staff member (2014 - 2019)
Thomas J. Kallal '53
James L. Rouse '47, cousin of the late Rev. Raymond T. Grant 1922 (principal emeritus, former teacher and counselor of Saint Ignatius College Prep)
Robert Vanden Bosch '54, brother of the late Colonel Jon Conrad Vanden Bosch (USA Ret) `51 and brother-in-law of Cyrus F. Freidheim, Jr. '53
FAMILY OF ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
Edward J. Burke, father of Peter Burke '84, Kara Burke McNamara '85, Daniel Burke '90, Margot Burke Holland '94, father-in-law of Christine Althen Burke '84, Brian McNamara '86 and grandfather of Conor McNamara '11, Katherine McNamara '14, Nolan McNamara '17, Zoey Holland '22 and Phoebe Holland '28
David L. Cole, father of Kathryne Connor Cole '13
Michael “Mikey” Composono, son of Jennifer Voris Composono '87 and nephew of Stephen C. Voris '72
Santa Cruz-Reyes, mother of Rocio Reyes Janski '07
Constance 'Connie' 'Dolly' Damico, grandmother of Frank A. Ruffolo '11 and Mario O. Ruffolo '13
Ann S. Devereux, mother of Timothy E. Devereux, Jr. '75
David G. Fischer, father of Kathleen Fischer O'Neill '05, Meg A. Fischer '07, Beth M. Fischer '08, Ellen Fischer Dawson '12 and brother of Paul C. Fischer '81
Beverly A. Flynn, grandmother of Donald Flynn '15, Shannon Flynn '16, Brendan Flynn '17 and Katherine Flynn '19
Marleine P. Golden, mother of Kevin Golden, current Saint Ignatius College Prep Chief Development Officer
Richard D. Kerr, Sr., father of Richard D. Kerr '87 and Anedra S. Kerr '90, and father-in-law of Ina N. Owens '90
Janet O'Donnell Murphy, mother of Isabel Rosen Scharmer '88, Maureen Murphy '00 and Elizabeth Murphy Fischer '01
Lenore A. O'Connor, wife of Joseph W. O'Connor '60 and sister-in-law of the late Thomas P. O'Connor '66
Diane D. O'Keefe-Dunne, mother of Nancy E. Reynoso - Coleman '81, Nicholas J. O'Keefe '82, Dr. Matthew T. O'Keefe, Ph.D. '85, Joanna O'Keefe Gusich '87, Ms. Anne O'Keefe France '90, Jeremy J. O'Keefe '93, Siobhan O'Keefe Summers '94, Timothy B. O'Keefe '96, Bernadette M. R. O'Keefe '98, Cecilia Bylina '99, Dominic O'Keefe '00, mother-in-law of Steve Bylina '99, Erin Mackey O'Keefe '00 and grandmother of Madeleine J. O'Keefe '14, Spencer J. O'Keefe '15, and Trevin J. O'Keefe '15
Carol L. Paul, mother of Greg Gleason, former Saint Ignatius College Prep Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance (1993 - 2024)
Thomas Wayne Poehls, father of Jacob Poehls '00 and Matthew Poehls '03
Phoebe Dadakis Sharkey, wife of Hon. Robert E. Sharkey '60
John Joseph Smith, uncle of Jack L. Smith '26 and Maeve Smith '28
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Click Here to See Current Job Openings Available at Saint Ignatius College Prep.
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Chicago Jesuit AcademyClick here for job openings.
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Employment Opportunity at
Catholic Charities
They are looking for an Annual Giving Manager. Click here for more.
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Employment Opportunity at Christ the King Jesuit College PrepThey are looking for an Asst. Dir. Development. Click here for more.
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If you know of any alumni news or if you would like to nominate someone who is a "woman or man for others" for our Alumni Spotlight, "Beyond the Wolves Den", please contact us.
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Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and lifelong learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God.
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