Volume 50, Issue 2 - Carmel Catholic High School

Carmel Catholic Hosts Second
Annual President’s Dinner—
Carmel’s Founding
Communities Honored
Carmel Catholic High School President Judith
Mucheck, Ph.D., and the Board of Directors,
recently hosted the Second Annual President’s
Dinner for the Carmel community. This year,
the event honored the school’s founding
communities—the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (BVM) and the Order of Carmelites
(O.Carm)— acknowledging their 50 years of
presence, wisdom, and support to the school.
This sold out event was held at the exquisite
Sanfilippo Estate, home of Mr. Jasper and Mrs.
Marion Sanfilippo, in Barrington. Guests
toured the breathtaking Sanfilippo Estate private
residence. The Sanfilippo “Place de la Musique” is
known worldwide for its magnificent collections
of beautifully restored antique music machines,
phonographs, arcade and gambling machines,
chandeliers, art glass, and the world’s largest
restored theatre pipe organ. After the tour of the
private residence, guests then enjoyed cocktails,
dinner, and presentation in the Carousel Building.
“This is the second year we have hosted the
President’s Dinner at the Sanfilippo Estate. Our
guests found the entire experience moving and
memorable—truly an experience of a lifetime,”
explains Laurie Wienke, Director of Special
Events, Carmel Catholic High School.
“The Sanfilippo family is passionate about
supporting organizations that further education
and the arts and they take pride in preserving
these marvelous inventions of the Western World
and sharing the collection with others. Our guests
enjoyed the entire evening,” Wienke added.
“Significant birthdays are often times of deep
reflection. In the case of Carmel Catholic, we
are keenly aware of where we came from and
the courage and tenacity which were required
to start our school 50 years ago. The Sisters of
Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Order of
Carmelites are powerful examples of the good that
can come out of risk taking and collaboration.
I felt that it was especially appropriate to honor
these women and men within the context of our
anniversary celebration,” said Judith Mucheck,
Ph.D., President.
Proceeds from the event support Carmel’s tuition
assistance programs. These programs help to make
Carmel more accessible to a greater number of
students throughout Lake, Cook, McHenry and
Kenosha Counties.
President Judith Mucheck presents Fr. Carl Markelz, O.Carm with a 50th
Anniversary crystal commemorative keepsake.
Several Sisters from Carmel’s Founding Community, Sisters of Charity of
the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), were honored at the event. Pictured left
to right are: Sr. Mary Sattgast, Sr. Mary Fran McLaughlin, Sr. Virginia Stone,
Sr. Joellen McCarthy, Sr. Teri Hadro, Sr. Sheila O’Brien, Sr. Lois Dolphin, Sr.
Carol Ann Spiegel and Sr. Kathleen Sinclair.
Fr. David Murphy, O.Carm. 93 years old, the First Principal for Carmel
High School for Boys, was an honored guest at the President’s Dinner. He
is pictured (center) along with fellow Carmelites (left to right) Fr. Jeffery
Smialek, Fr. Peter McGarry, Fr. Carl Markelz, Fr. Joe Atcher and Fr. Tony
Mazurkiewicz.
Many dedicated Carmel Catholic parents and friends of Carmel attended the
President’s Dinner. Pictured left to right are: Rick and Michelle Smith and
Mike and Sara Santowski.
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