eNewsletter

Saint Ignatius College Prep
September 2025 eNewsletter

Singlers Debut New Education Tool
On August 1st, Julie Otter Singler '01 and Patrick Singler '02, launched the Active Alphabet, the new way to teach and learn the ABCs! Click here to watch their video and visit www.activealphabet.com to learn more.  

Achille '65 Completes 80th Marathon 
Bob Achille ‘65 recently finished the London Marathon. He's seen here with his Finisher Medal, Guinness Book of World Records certificate and 80th marathon banner prepared by his wife and worn during the race. This was his 80th Marathon, which has included all 50 States, 3 Boston Marathons, and 4 international Marathons. His first Marathon was at age 52 and he completed at least one marathon in every state by age 62 (a 10-year window).

McGuire '88 Publishes First Novel
Kevin McGuire '88 recently published his first novel, Take the Long Way Home. The story introduces Jim O'Brien, the youngest of nine in an Irish Catholic family from St Mary's parish on Chicago's South Side. The story examines his loving yet complex relationship with his father, Dan O'Brien, a Korean war hero and legendary High School football coach. The novel covers an eventful year in the late 2000's interwoven with hilarious and revealing flashbacks from Jim's South Side coming -of- age in 1970s and 80s Chicago. Family, faith and football are the backdrop for a father-son story that will both make you double over in laughter and ache with nostalgic longing for just one more conversation with your own father. Click here for more. 

Milhizer ’97 Appointed to Two Boards
Pat Milhizer ’97 has been appointed to boards in the legal and nonprofit spaces. The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Illinois Supreme Court appointed him to the Hearing Board that presides over disciplinary, disability and reinstatement matters of attorney law licenses. Milhizer was also appointed to the Board of Directors for Youth Services in Glenview, which provides supportive services and programs for young children, teenagers and families. Milhizer runs a public relations and marketing firm with practices he honed in prior roles in newspaper journalism and as Director of Communications for the Cook County Circuit Court. He credits the work ethic and task-organization skills he developed at Saint Ignatius for building the foundation for his career.

Donate to the Archives
We invite alumni, parents and friends of Saint Ignatius College Prep to contribute to our school’s rich history. Do you have an object, document, or story that helps tell the story of Saint Ignatius? Use the QR Code to organize your potential donation. Please review our collection scope philosophy before you make your donation.

Women's Society Open House - 9.10.25
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Grand Gallery and Brunswick Room at Saint Ignatius

The Women’s Society is comprised of a diverse community of parents, alumni and friends. We engage, reflect and support the school’s Mission through philanthropic efforts, service and events for the Ignatius family to connect together in a meaningful way. Please plan on joining us for a fun night to kick off the school year. We’ll have sign-up sheets for volunteer committees that support our events during the year. Light refreshments will also be available.

39th Annual Golf Classic - 9.25.25
Sponsorships and Registration links are now OPEN! We invite you to join us 
for a day of fun and friendship at the Saint Ignatius College Prep Golf Classic.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont, IL
10:30 a.m. - Check-in
12:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start (all courses)

9.24.2025 - Courtside Conversations: The Intersection of NIL, College Recruitment and the NBA - Sponsored by the Business Society - All current students and Saint Ignatius College Prep community members are cordially invited from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on campus.

Class of 1965 Reunion - 9.27.25
This may be the most important reunion yet...we have stories to share, adventures to recount and friendships to celebrate. Know a classmate? Bring them along. We may be older, but the Class of 1965 is something special. See you there.

Saturday, September 27, 2025
4th Floor - The Grand Gallery and Brunswick Room

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception and Tours
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Mass (optional) in Cuneo Chapel
6:30 p.m. - Class Photo
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Dinner and Open Mic

Please join John Chandler at

The Army and Navy Club - Ballroom
901 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Please Join Us In Congratulating...

Claire Reardon Cacicedo '15 and Tomás Cacicedo on their wedding on 5/31/25 at Our Lady of Belén in Miami.

Gillian Gagnard '17 and Willoughby Urquhart on their engagement.

Daniel R. Moore '15 and Gabriella Borghese on their engagement.

Giuliana Rotunno Prom '08 and Aaron Prom on their wedding at Church of the Holy Family on 8/28/25.

William O'Hara '06 and his wife, Melanie, who welcomed their second child, Henry Wood O'Hara, on 7/16/25.

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ALUMNI

Donald J. Carani '52 (Dec'd 2/22/2024), brother of the late Richard C. Carani '56 and cousin of the late Jerome J. Carani '48 Richard C. Carani '56, brother of the late Donald J. Carani '52 and cousin of the late Jerome J. Carani '48

Roland L. Catenacci '46

Dr. John C. Collins, M.D. '71

John F. Connell '62, brother of Rev. James E. Connell '60 and the late William J. Connell '57

Kevin E. Gallagher, Jr. '60

Rachel Roberts Gallagher '92, sister of Joshua P. Roberts '91

Richard D. Harper '52

Vincent L. Kohl, Jr '63, brother of the late Dr. Philip L. Kohl '64

John F. McGlone '54, brother of the late George J. McGlone, Jr. '47 and uncle of Jennifer A. Burke '88

Thomas J. O'Donnell '64, brother of Edward M. O'Donnell '67 and uncle of Melissa A. O'Donnell '96

Ronald J. Patun '53, brother of the late Stephen R. Patun '51

Ret. Col. Dennis J. Zurek, DDS '59, brother of Philip D. Zurek '63, Dr. John W. Zurek '73 and the late David R. Zurek '67

 

Susan I. Beatty, mother of current Saint Ignatius College Prep faculty member Gregory Beatty and grandmother of Courtney M. Beatty '26

James F. Higgins, father of Kevin G. Higgins '85

Doris M. Leifert, grandmother of Sofia M. McLaughlin '25 and Ella C. McLaughlin'27

George P. Lewis, father of George Lewis '23 and Sarah Lewis '27

Edmundo S. Nunez, M.D., grandfather of current Saint Ignatius College Prep faculty member Edmund R. Nunez

 

Maȟpíya Lúta (formerly Red Cloud Indian School)
Click here to learn about the Major Gifts Officer role they are looking to fill. 

Employment Opportunity at Chicago Jesuit Academy
Click here to learn about their open math position for the 2025-26 school year.

Employment Opportunity at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep
They are looking for an Asst. Dir. Development. Click here for more.