2009 Annual Report - Providence St. Mel

Creating Inspired LivesProvidence St. Mel SchoolAnnual Report 2009

AtProvidence St. Mel, we believe.We believe in the creation ofinspired lives produced bythe miracle of hard work.2 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

4 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009We are not frightenedby the challenges of reality,but believe that wecan change our conceptionof this worldand our place within it.

What a year this has been for Providence St.Mel! We are delighted to review our year withyou and share the highlights of what has beena truly remarkable time. What began as a highschool determined not to close is today a schoolthat offers an education of the highest qualityto more than 550 students in grades pre-Kthrough 12.Throughout our 30-year history, Providence St. Mel has been described with such labels as TheSchool that Refused to Die, A Beacon of Hope, The Hard Work School, The School that Works,and, more recently, A Model for Urban Education. Each label captures the essence of our school;each attests our capacity to instill in all of our students — from our pre-kindergarteners to ourseniors — the fundamental values of responsibility, self-respect, self-reliance, perseverance, andcommitment.In 2008-2009 academic year, our students met the challenges. We are proud and delighted toacknowledge their achievements. As has happened since our school began 30 year ago, 100percent of our high school graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities.Further, since 2001, over 50 percent of our graduates have been accepted to some of the mostprestigious institutions of higher education in the country. Carrying on this tradition of a perfectcollege acceptance rate, the members of the Class of 2009 also merited $3.2 million in scholarshipsfrom the colleges and universities they are now attending. School-wide, our students scored atthe 75th percentile — 25 points above the national norm — on the Terra Nova Achievement Testin 2009. In state and local academic and arts competitions, our students continue to distinguishthemselves, winning awards and impressing judges and peers.When we consider where our school has come from and where we are today, how manyaccomplishments can be listed and how many success stories can be told — when we considerour 30 years and this single year — we thank each of you for your continued support and yoursincere faith in our mission. You have provided the means to make a Providence St. Mel educationattainable for as many students as possible. Indeed, every contribution, no matter how large orsmall, has been, is, and continues to be vital to our students and our school.Providence St. Mel: Inspired is what we are. Creating inspired lives is what we do. On behalf ofour students whose lives continue to be enriched by the support of our donors and friends, wethank you.Sincerely,Dear Friends,Paul J. Adams IIIPresidentJeanette M. DiBellaPrincipal5

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, our teachers, administrators, staff, and,most important, our diligent students and their appreciative families, I take greatdelight in thanking you for your steadfast support of and financial investmentin Providence St. Mel School. It is only with your generous assistance that thisextraordinary school has been able to achieve thirty years of academic excellence.In the 2008-2009 academic year, we had much to celebrate! You, our manysupporters and friends, share greatly in this momentous year and truly specialanniversary.From the very beginning, Providence St. Mel has embraced and promoted discipline andhard work, high expectations and school-wide accountability, challenging curriculum andeffective classroom instruction. To break the devastating cycle of poverty and dependence,this special school provides a transformative education to very determined students,instilling in them confidence and pride, and enabling them to excel both academically andpersonally. From day one, this school has achieved results, producing graduates who attaincollege educations, pursue satisfying professional careers, and contribute constructively totheir families and communities.Over these three decades of academic excellence, Providence St. Mel has seen manifoldchanges, witnessed many impressive accomplishments, reached several lofty goals, andpassed a number of notable milestones. Doubtless, without such caring partners as you, ourschool and our students would never have come this far and achieved so much. It is you andyour fellow contributors that enable this school to create these inspired lives.My fellow trustees and I provide the school with vital guidance, direction, and financialresources. Moreover, we act as conscientious stewards of the financial means you havecontributed — this wise investment you have made in this exceptional school located in acommunity that still offers little hope and fewer opportunities.As you read this annual report and reflect on the accomplishments of not only the 2008-2009academic year but the past thirty academic years, I hope that you will recognize the vitalrole you have played and can continue to play in helping to create inspired, successful, andremarkable lives. Great are the value and importance of your investment, which continues toyield high returns: the graduates of Providence St. Mel.As we look back on the year and on the many years, we also look ahead, knowing that whatgot us here — hard work — will get us there and beyond. The future for Providence St. Mel isalready underway!Sincerely,A Message from the Chairmanof the Board of TrusteesMichael D. O’Halleran6 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

We work, plan, build,and dream – in that order.7

We believethat onemust earnthe rightto dream.8 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Honors for Our Inspirational LeadersPrincipal Jeanette DiBella Receives ProfessionalAchievement Award from Alma MaterFellow 2008 inductees Ms. JeanetteDiBella (Class of ‘75) and MMI PresidentEmeritus Dr. William Shergalis(Class of ‘58).Jeanette DiBella was inducted into the MMI 2008 Wall of Fame on August2, 2008, at the Wall of Fame Awards Dinner during the 2008 HomecomingWeekend at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, Pennsylvania.The annual award recognizes outstanding individuals from MMI whohave distinguished themselves in the areas of athletics, business, sciences,education, government, public service, the arts, or the humanities.Ms. DiBella proudly joined a stellar group of award recipients and receivedthe recognition for the number of students she has impacted throughouther career, the strength and variety of the programs she directs, and herreputation as a leader in the field of education.President Paul J. Adams III—Hero to the CommunityProvidence St. Mel President Paul J. Adams III was selected by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicagoas one its “heroes” for 2009. At a special Heroes Breakfast in April of2009, he was one of only ten Chicagoans to be so honored, singled out asthe Community Impact Hero. This annual event recognizes local peoplefor acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community. TheAmerican Red Cross of Greater Chicago chooses individuals who embodyits guiding principles and inspire others to do good for especially those inneed, crisis, or distress.Paul Adams and other Red Cross Heroes.Mr. Adams was recognized for the impact he has had on individual livesand on the life of the community during over thirty years of servicetransforming young lives and giving students the tools to succeed. As theAmerican Red Cross of Greater Chicago noted, Mr. Adams has been andcontinues to be a hero to thousands of children and their families9

Some of the country’sbest educators work atProvidence St. Mel— we inspire success!Beverly BaarI joined Providence St. Mel in 2001. My main role is thedepartment chair for all of the related arts programs in prekindergartenthrough high school and I also teach musicfor the lower school. Working hard each day to do my verybest for our students, I believe that they take this exampleto heart and are themselves inspired to work as hard asthey can. Interacting withstudents from all gradelevels, I’m amazed by theindividual gifts and keenefforts of these determinedstudents and I’m energizedby my colleagues, whovalue the ethic of hardwork and respect the highstandards this special schoolconsistently achieves.Teresa CullenCurrently in my 13th year at Providence St. Mel, I startedas the sophomore and junior counselor and volleyballcoach and am now the athletic director, volleyballcoach, and physicaleducation teacher.I believe it isessential to instillan ethic of hardwork and a sense ofaccountability in theyouth of today. Notonly do we preachthe word, we live theword. I am proudof the responsible,productive youngpeople we send out into the world, and I feel blessed to bea part of shaping their lives.10 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Christel WardI started at Providence St. Mel as the high school business andtechnology teacher in 1997. Today, I am the dean of studentsand faculty. As dean, I inspire students by showing them thattheir actions have consequences and that they can choose abetter course. Part ofthe discipline processis allowing the studenttime to think about hisor her inappropriatebehavior and to makeplans for a better choicein the future. To observethe progress of studentsthrough the academicyear — as they learn thelessons of self-discipline,respect for others, anddedication to their studies— is something that I find most fulfilling about my role asan educator.Joan GerigIn my 11th year as librarian, I continue to choose hundredsof books that will inspire our students. Many are used forresearch (starting with kindergarten), while others are forinformational or recreational reading. I select books thatreflect our students so theywill be inspired by people whoare like them and are growingup in communities similarto theirs. I love my positionbecause I get to work withpreschoolers to high schoolseniors. It’s great to work witha team of educators who wantthe best for our students andwho work for the best.11

Adrienne Hawkins-TurnerNow in my 14th year, I currently serve as the departmentchair for high school math and as a member of the leadershipteam. I teach honors algebra andsurvey of engineering as well ascoordinate our Worldwide Youthin Science and Engineeringteam and lead efforts for thepreparation for the PSAT andACT tests. I expect all mystudents to do their best and betheir best, and I work to showthem how to do and be just that.As an educator, I find it so fulfilling to play a part in helpingour school provide the knowledge, skills, and inspiration sothat each student has the opportunity to excel. The reward isthe result: the college acceptances and, ultimately, the careeropportunities for our graduates.Julie Jovan SheerinI came to Providence St. Mel in the fall of 2000 to teachkindergarten, drawn by the quality of the school, its importantmission, and the opportunity tomake a difference. In 2004, I wasselected to be the division chairfor grades kindergarten throughsecond, and with the addition of ourpre-kindergarten in the fall of 2008,I now oversee all the lower gradesup to fifth grade. As our youngeststudents continue to learn how tolearn while they are gaining skillsand, like little sponges, soakingin knowledge, I remind thesebright-eyed and eager children that they will go to college, theywill succeed, they will grow up one day to be something andsomeone special. Knowing that their teachers care so muchabout them inspires them to want to learn even more. For me,I am inspired and amazed by our young students, who seem toprogress in leaps and bounds. No tortoises here. These younglearners are greyhounds!12 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Kevin McGrathI’ve been teaching at Providence St. Mel for 13 years, teachingphysical science to freshmen and eighth-graders. CurrentlyI am the middle schooldepartment chair andscience departmentchair. I also serve as thecoordinator for Saturdaytutoring. For the past nineyears, I’ve been teaching,tutoring, and mentoringstudents nearly six days aweek. Students know that,if they need assistanceor some extra help, I amthere for them. I hope mydedication, like that of mycolleagues, inspires themto apply themselves toattaining impressive goals.Seeing how our studentspersevere despite real obstacles that would discourage most, I amfired up daily to become a better teacher — a better person.Marci Van Gilder-RubinIn the summer of 1998, I applied to Providence St. Mel inresponse to a one-line advertisement: “Junior High Englishteacher needed.” That tinynewspaper ad changed my life.Today I am the professionaldevelopment chair and providesupport to all our teachers asthey grow professionally, givingthem guidance in meeting ourhigh expectations and, ultimately,in giving our students the besteducation possible. Teaching atProvidence St. Mel is demanding,and I hope that teachers feel supported, appreciated, andinspired after working with me. To be sure, I’m inspired bythe wonderful people who come each day to make this school abetter place.13

In the 2008-2009 academicyear — our 30 th year as anindependent school— we accomplished much!Stock Market GameIn the fall of 2008, our high school team received firstplace, Bears Division High School, in The Stock MarketGame, which is hosted by the Chicago Board OptionsExchange (CBOE) and the Illinois Council on EconomicEducation. Over 12,000 Illinois students from 300schools participated in this fall session.Mock TrialOur students acquitted themselves admirably atthe Illinois State Bar Association 2009 High SchoolMock Trial Invitational: Ours was only one of fiveteams to receive the Abraham Lincoln Civility andProfesionalism Award.Shakespeare CompetitionIn the English Speaking Union ShakespeareCompetition, one of our high school students placedsecond. Advancing over contestants from 23 highschools, she competed against excellent Chicago-areaShakespearean monologists and sonneteers.Try-Math-A-LonOur high school junior was selected to representChicago at the regional competition in Detroit ofthe Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL), a competition sponsoredby the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),an organization that aims to encourage students ingrades 6-12 to develop interest in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics.Worldwide Youth in Science andEngineeringThree Providence St. Mel high school studentsadvanced to the Worldwide Youth in Science andEngineering state competition in computer science,physics, and biology.Design and Construction ChallengeOur two middle school teams placed 1st and 2nd inManufacturing Design at the Construction ChallengeRegional competition sponsored by DestinationImagiNation.The 2009 Terra Nova test scores exceeded25 points above the national average, atthe 75th percentile.80.0%70.0%60.0%50.0%40.0%30.0%20.0%10.0%0.0%53%61%67%64% 64%PROVIDENCE-ST. MELTest Scores (Total %)1997 - 200967%67%69%72%73%74%75% 75%1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Music CompetitionAt the March 2009 Illinois High School Association StateSolo and Ensemble Music Competition, Providence St. Melreceived ten Division I (“Superior”) ratings, twelve DivisionII (“Excellent”) ratings, and three Division III (“Good”)ratings.Student Poets Published in AnthologyPoems penned by 17 of our kindergarten studentswere deemed worthy of publication in the anthologyA Celebration of Poets, published by CreativeCommunication.History Fair AwardTwo Providence St. Mel high school students received toprecognition at the Finalist Awards Ceremony of the ChicagoMetro History Fair.National Achievement FinalistOne of our seniors was a finalist in the NationalAchievement Scholarship Competition.Online Math LeagueOur 7 th grade won 1 st place in the Online Math League,which features teams from elementary schools locatedthroughout the United States and Canada.Young Critics ProgramA Providence St. Mel junior was accepted into the CindyBandle Young Critics Program at the Goodman Theatre.14 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Inspiring Young LivesProvidence St. Mel Launches Pre-K Program in the Fall of 2008Recognizing that the years before a child reaches kindergarten are the most critical in hisor her life to influence learning, Providence St. Mel launched a pre-kindergarten programin the fall of 2008. With our new pre-kindergarten, we entered a significant new phase inour development as an exceptional college-preparatory school. We now begin even earlierin children’s lives to prepare them to undertake a disciplined education that will lead toacceptance to a four-year university or college.Too often, pre-kindergarten at many schools is little more than unstructured, variableactivities. At Providence St. Mel, however, our pre-kindergarten is academic-based ratherthan play-centered. Our class size is capped to no more than 20 students to allow for a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. We teach our youngest learners the core disciplines of reading,language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and social skills. As well, we focus on grossand find motor skill development that will begin their academic foundation.What better way to celebrate our 30th anniversary,” said Principal Jeanette DiBella, “than toput in place a program that will have such a fundamental impact for these children and theireducation — and for our school.”This new prekindergartenprovidesour four-year-oldswith an enrichingeducational experiencethat prepares them toenter the kindergartenready to learn. It isnever too early to startsuccess and to inspireyoung lives.15 15

Inspired by a True StoryProvidence St. Mel Board of Trustee member J. Thomas Hurvis was inspiredto bring the story of the school to the big screen.Feeling that the nation was approaching an educational crisis, Mr. Hurvisthought that if other schools could emulate PSM, the problem could begin to besolved. “This school,” said Mr. Hurvis, “has a proven track record of success overthe past several decades, delivering an educational product that trulyserves the children and offers the best model for other urban schools.”His brainchild, The Providence Effect, is a documentary that chroniclesthe history, outlines the instructional principles, and highlights many ofthe accomplishments of Providence St. Mel.Production was no easy task. Mr. Hurvis decided the best way to getthe message across to the audience was to somehow capture a day in thelife at this extraordinary school. And the filming began.J. Thomas HurvisWith boom and lavaliere microphones, lighting equipment and camerasin tow, film crews stepped in and transformed Providence St. Mel intoa live movie studio! They traveled down PSM hallways, shot footageof classes in session and conducted interviews with teachers, alumni,students and parents. Special emphasis was placed on capturing PrincipalDiBella in action as she quickly moved from classroom to classroom checking into make sure teachers and students alike were accountable for their actions .Through Mr. Hurvis’s perseverance and dedication, the film moved from mereidea to a completed film that continues to garner praise and impress audiences.The journey began in the Spring of 2009 by winning the Omaha Film Festival,Seattle True Independence Film Festival and Lake County Film Festival.The Providence Effect is scheduled to have a wider release in 2010.Alumni ProfilesSylvia L. JonesClass of 1989Special Projects Producer, WLS-TV ABC 7Board of Trustees, Providence St. Mel SchoolAssociates Board, Providence St. Mel SchoolB.A. Psychology and Communication, Stanford UniversityM.S., Journalism, Northwestern University“I keep a framed copy of the missionstatement in my home. It’s more valuable tome than the finest piece of artwork I couldhave purchased and as personally cherishedas any family photo. The words that guidedme through high school have helped leadme through life. I believe in the creation ofinspired lives becauseI have experiencedand benefited fromthe miracle of hardwork.”Timothy D. ErvinClass of 1991, ValedictorianPresident, Chicago Knights FoundationAssociates Board, Providence St. Mel SchoolLicensed Minister, Youth Pastor, New MountPilgrim Missionary Baptist ChurchB.S. in Finance, Purdue University“One of my goals when I graduated fromProvidence St. Mel was to become successfulso that I would be in a position to give backto the school and allow other students thechance to break the cycle of poverty.”Carl L. HarrisClass of 1977Vice President, Bank of AmericaB.S., University of Illinois at Chicago“My education from Providence St. Melhas had a lasting impact on my life. Theprinciples of discipline, diligence anddetermination were rooted within me byMr. Adams and the teachers at ProvidenceSt. Mel. Those principles continue to guidemy life today.”16 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

2008 SOAL ProgramsProvidence St. Mel School wishes to express itssincere gratitude for the generosity of United Airlinesfor its role in the Summer Opportunity of A Lifetime.Aerospace Institute at University of Illinois, ILBirch Trail Camp, WICamp Chippewa, MNCamp Foley, MNCamp Kamaji, MNCamp Lake Hubert, MNCamp Lincoln, MNCamp Timberlane, WIChippewa Ranch Camp, WIConcordia Language Villages, GAExploration & Expression, White Mountain School, NHGoodman Theatre Summer Program, ILGrand Canyon Youth, AZJohns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, MDLEAD Program, University of Michigan, MILeadership Institute, Brown University, RIMilwaukee School of Engineering, WINorth Star Camp, WIOxbridge Academic Program, L’Académie de ParisOxbridge Academic Program, L’Académie de FrancePhysician Scientist Program, Temple University, PARoad Less Traveled Leadership Challenge, WASummer@Brown, Brown University, RIWalcamp, ILKimberlee J. BurtClass of 1988Chief Executive Officer and Owner,A Child’s Space Early Learning Centerand Transportation, Corp.Associates Board, Providence St. Mel SchoolB.A., English, Northern Illinois UniversityM.A.T., Early Childhood Curriculum andInstruction, Howard University“Providence St. Mel taught me to set thehighest of standards for myself. To thisvery day and in every facet of my life,I work, plan, build and dream in thatorder!”Beatrice HureyClass of 1985Founder and Owner, Interlock StylesB.S., Engineering, General Motors Institute“Observing an instructor so passionateabout her subject that she taught standingon top of her desk rather than behind ittaught me zeal is infectious and it can beshared. Nothing motivates you more thanpassion for your life’s work. As a resultI chose a profession that has fascinatedme since childhood. I love what I do everysingle day.”Dr. Cassandra R. MinorClass of 1984Gastroenterologist, Carolina Digestive HealthAssociatesB.A., Harvard UniversityM.D., University of Chicago, Pritzker School ofMedicine,Board Certifications: Internal medicine,Gastroenterolgy“I loved my time at Providence St. Mel. PSMprovided me with multiple opportunitiesto become successful in life through itsextra-curricular programs and activities. Istill have fond memories of every one of myfantastic teachers.”17

Students inspiring audiencesthrough arts and athletics

ovidence St. Mel Schoolnancial Data*Sources of Revenue 2008-2009Providence St. MelSchoolidenceProvidenceSt. MelSt.SchoolMel SchoolcialFinancialData*Data*Investment Income$685,589ourcesSourcesof Revenueof Revenue2008-2009%2008-20096%Sources of revenue 2008-200948%Investment IncomeAuxiliary ActivitiesInvestment Income$685,589and Miscellaneous Income$685,5899% Investment Income 6% $424,7769%6%$685,5896%37%9%48%37%48%Tuition 48% and Fees$3,550,206Contributions and 37% Fundraising 37%NOTE: $2,681,028 The school experienced unrealized market losses on investments of $3,531885.Expenses 2008-2009 The school experienced unrealized market losses on investments of $3,531,885.Expenses 2008-2009NOTE:NOTE:The schoolThe schoolexperiencedexperiencedunrealizedunrealizedmarketmarketlosseslosseson investmentson investmentsof $3,531885.of $3,531885.Support ExpensesExpensesExpenses2008-20092008-2009$2,489,03232%32%68%32%32%68%Program Expenses$5,260,97668%68%19

CollegeUniversityandAcceptancesClasses of 2008 and 2009Academy of Art UniversityAlabama A & M UniversityAlaska Pacific UniversityAlcorn State UniversityAmerican Academy of ArtAugustana CollegeAurora UniversityBall State UniversityBarry UniversityBates CollegeBenedictine UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBradley UniversityBrown UniversityButler UniversityCalvin CollegeCarnegie Mellon UniversityCarroll CollegeCarthage CollegeCentral State UniversityChicago State UniversityClaflin UniversityClark Atlanta UniversityClarke CollegeCoe CollegeColumbia College ChicagoColumbia College (NY)Concordia UniversityCornell UniversityDavidson CollegeDayton UniversityDePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDillard UniversityDominican UniversityDrexel UniversityEast-West UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityEastern Oregon UniversityEmory UniversityEureka CollegeFisk UniversityFlorida A & M UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGeorgia State UniversityGeorgia Southern UnivGrace CollegeGrambling State UnivGrand Valley State UniversityGrinnell CollegeHampton UniversityHawaii Pacific UniversityHope CollegeHoward UniversityIllinois CollegeIllinois Institute of ArtIllinois State UnivIllinois Wesleyan UnivIndiana University EastJackson State UnivJudson UniversityKalamazoo CollegeKansas State UniversityKentucky State UniversityKeystone CollegeKnox CollegeLawrence Tech UnivLawrence UniversityLewis UniversityLiberty UniversityLincoln CollegeLoras CollegeLoyola University ChicagoMarian CollegeMarquette UniversityMichigan State UnivMillikin UniversityMonmouth CollegeMorehouse CollegeMorgan State UnivMount Mary CollegeNew York UniversityNorth Central CollegeNortheastern Ill UnivNorthern Illinois UnivNorthern Michigan UnivNorthwestern UnivOberlin CollegeOhio Dominican UnivOglethorpe UniversityOlivet Nazarine UnivPenn State UniversityPurdue UniversityPurdue University - CalumetQuincy UniversityRoosevelt UniversityRust CollegeSt. John’s UniversitySt. Louis University (MO)St. Mary’s College (IN)St. Mary’s Univ of MinnesotaSt. Norbert CollegeSt. Xavier University (IL)Seton Hall UniversitySoutheastern Illinois CollegeSouthern Illinois Univ (C)Southern Illinois Univ (E)Spelman CollegeSyracuse UniversityTemple UniversityTennessee State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTruman State UniversityTufts UniversityTuskegee UniversityUniversity of ArizonaUniv of Arkansas - Pine BluffUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Illinois - ChgoUniv of Illinois - SpringfieldUniv of Illinois - UrbanaUniversity of MaineUniversity of MarylandUniversity of MemphisUniversity of MiamiUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of New EnglandUniversity of New HavenUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of St. FrancisUniversity of UtahUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of WisconsinValparaiso UniversityVanderbilt UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UnivVirginia State UniversityWartburg CollegeWashington Univ in St. LouisWestern Illinois UniversityWilberforce UniversityXavier Univ of Louisiana

Cornerstone societyTotal Gifts Since 1978 (through June 30, 2009)The Cornerstone Society consists of friends and supporters who provide a solid foundationthrough their generous gifts. This society honors those who have made contributions that total$100,000 or more since their involvement began with Providence St. Mel School.$3 million and aboveThe Coleman FoundationMr. Thomas H. DittmerMr. and Mrs. Daniel PritzkerThe Jay Pritzker FoundationPritzker Cousins Foundation$1 million-$2.9 MillionAnonymous (2)Aon CorporationThe Basler FamilyMr. Donald N. BaslerMr. and Mrs. Douglas S. BaslerUnited Conveyor FoundationDebora de Hoyos and WalterCarlsonThe Lloyd A. Fry FoundationMr. and Mrs. J. Thomas HurvisHurvis Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael L. KeiserThe Pusinelli FamilyJohn and Maxine PusinelliGregory and Marie PusinelliRenee and Edward RossFoundationMr. Samuel C. SchuppeMs. Marie HoyerTed Hoyer Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. John ShutackMs. Oprah Winfrey$500,000-$999,999AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Robert J. GlickmanThe Robert and CarynGlickman FoundationPhilip J. and Carol J. LyonsPhilip J. and Carol J. LyonsFoundationJohn D. and Catherine T.MacArthur FoundationOscar G. and Elsa S. Mayer FamilyFoundationMrs. Mike MichaelThe Northern Trust CompanyPolk Bros. FoundationRefco, Inc.$250,000-$499,999Caroline and John BallantineThe Barr FundA.G. Becker FoundationBestfoods Educational FoundationThe Canning FoundationThe Chicago Community TrustMr. Gary Elden and Ms. PhyllisMandlerThe Fort James FoundationGE Commercial FinanceJulie and Parker HallMichael and Diane HoraThe Joyce FoundationMr. Randolph R. KurtzLINK UnlimitedMr. Judd D. MalkinMcDonald’s CorporationRonald McDonald HouseCharitiesMary M. McGuire TrustAudrey and Jack Miller FamilyCharitable FoundationDaniel Murphy ScholarshipFoundationMichael and Kay O’HalleranRonald H. Ringer FoundationSage FoundationDr. Scholl FoundationMr. and Mrs. Sanford TakiffUnited Airlines$100,000-$249,999Anonymous (3)Guy A. and N. Kay ArboitCharitable TrustBanker’s Life & CasualtyMrs. Janis BattleThe Alvin H. Baum Family FundAlbert Y. and Jackie BinghamBlum-Kovler FoundationBPHelen Brach FoundationMarc and Liza BrooksMr. Richard M. Burridge, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. CalderonA.M. Castle FoundationChildren’s ScholarshipFoundationCitadel Group FoundationCorn Products international, Inc.Arie and Ida Crown MemorialCuneo FoundationMr. and Mrs. Domenic V. DaValleMrs. Jeffrey C. DoaneR.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyDow Chemical USAMr. Harve A. FerrillField Foundation of Illinois, Inc.First Bank of Highland ParkFoundationHackberry Endowment PartnersMarguerite Delany HarkFoundationWilliam Randolph HearstFoundation, Inc.HSBC-North AmericaMs. Judith JoyKatten Muchin Rosenman LLPMayer Brown LLPMr. Barry MayoFred Maytag Family FoundationCol. Stanley R. McNeilFoundationMr. Chuck McQuaidMorgan Stanley Dean WitterMotorola FoundationMr. Nickolas J. NeubauerJohn Nuveen & Company Inc.Océ-USA, Inc.Mr. Peer PedersenPremark InternationalMike and Maureen RobertsRREEF Capital FundSara Lee CorporationDona and Samuel ScottGertrude E. Skelly FoundationAlbert J. Speh, Jr. and Claire R.Speh FoundationTCF BankTellabs, Inc.Wells Fargo Insurance Services(Acordia, Inc.)W.P. and H.B. White Foundation21

Gifts made by organizationsGift PeriodJuly 2008 – June 2009$100,000-$249,999AnonymousAbbott Laboratories FundAon CorporationBestfoods EducationalFoundationThe Northern Trust CompanyUnited States Department ofEducation$50,000-$99,999Dr. Scholl FoundationThe Andrew and Alice FischerCharitable Trust$25,000-$49,999Cuneo FoundationGertrude E. Skelly FoundationIllinois Tool Works FoundationRonald H. Ringer FoundationTCF BankThe Fred Maytag FamilyFoundationWells Fargo Insurance Services$15,000-$24,999AnonymousWGN-TV Children’s Charitiesof the McCormick FoundationMargaret Hall Foundation, Inc.$10,000-$14,999Cashel FoundationCode, Hennessey & Simmons,LLC.Franklin Square FoundationHarris BankHSBC-North AmericaNegley Flinn CharitableFoundationPelino Charitable FoundationRitzenthaler Family FoundationRyan Enterprises GroupSage FoundationThe Donley FoundationThe TJX Foundation, Inc.W.P. and H.B. White Foundation$5,000-$9,999Alberto-Culver CompanyA.M. Castle FoundationAriel Capital Management, Inc.Bank of AmericaBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisC. Louis Meyer FamilyFoundationCBIZCorn Products International, Inc.Federated Group, Inc.Henry E. Niles FoundationHerbert C. Wenske FoundationJ. P. Morgan ChaseLloyd A. Fry FoundationMcIntosh Foundation, Inc.Pepper Construction GroupThe Chartered FoundationWilliam Blair and Company, LLC$2,500-$4,999Blake Family Foundation, Inc.Bruce FoundationPerkins Coie LLPW. W. Grainger, Inc.$1,000-$2,499AnonymousBlackman KallickClifton Gunderson LLPHAF FoundationISMIE Mutual InsuranceCompanyJewish Federation of MetropolitanChicagoElinor and Maynard MarksFamily FundOttawa Ford-LM, Inc.Ortale Family FoundationRSM McGladrey, Inc.Special People in NeedThe Braeside FoundationThe Coleman FoundationThe HAVI Group, LPThe Reichert FoundationVedder Price, PC$500-$999Glaser Direct, Inc.Google, Inc.Metzner Family FoundationRosenman FoundationTony’s Lawnmower & ToolServiceTrey Whitfield Foundation, Inc.Weidner & McAuliffe, Ltd.$250-$499Les Dames d’ArtMicrosoft CorporationMorgan StanleyThe Hunter-Miller Group,Inc.Up to $249Bussings-Koch FoundationMerrill LynchMid-America Steel Corp.Speer Financial, Inc.Target Take Charge ofEducationTrain With Ron, Inc.United Methodist Church,United Methodist WomenVer Halen Engineering, P.C.22 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Gifts made by individualsGift PeriodJuly 2008 – June 2009$100,000-$249,999Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas HurvisMr. and Mrs. Michael L. KeiserMichael and Kay O’Halleran,St. Mel Class of 1968Michael and Maureen Roberts$50,000-$99,999The Basler FamilyMichael and Diane Hora, St. MelClass of 1961Debora de Hoyos and WalterCarlsonMs. Judith JoyThe Pusinelli FamilyMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. PusinelliMr. and Mrs. John Pusinelli$25,000-$49,999Mr. Richard M. Burridge, Jr.Mr. Gary Elden and Phyllis MandlerMr. and Mrs. Greg L. GuyettMr. Howard IsenbergBecky and Lester KnightMr. Benjamin KovlerMr. Samuel C. SchuppeMr. and Mrs. John Shutack$10,000-$24,999Caroline and John BallantineMr. Thomas BreanMr. and Mrs. Larry T. BrownMr. John A. BuckWilliam M. DaleyMs. Caroline DegenaarsArthur and Elizabeth DuquetteCynthia and Dan HelleMr. John H. KlancnikPhilip J. and Carol J. LyonsMr. Nickolas J. NeubauerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. RobinMr. and Mrs. Patrick G. RyanDona and Samuel ScottMr. Vincent A. SergiMr. Fred L. Turner$5,000-$9,999Anonymous (2)Mr. Paul J. Adams IIIMrs. Linda Ray ArnyMr. James Grimm andMrs. Cheryl K. Beebe-GrimmAlexandra and Peter ConwayMr. and Mrs. Edward F. CullitonMr. and Mrs. Roger K. DeromediMrs. Jeffrey C. DoaneMr. and Mrs. Gilbert FernMr. Harve A. FerrillMr. James A. GordonStuart and Melody JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Raju N. PatelDave and Katy PepperMr. Andrew S. RosenmanMrs. Alice B. Rapoport andMr. Michael A. SachsDr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Salemi,St. Mel Class of 1967Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SegalMr. and Mrs. Harry J. SeigleMr. Bryon Stanislaw$2,500-$4,999Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. BergemanMr. and Mrs. Eric D.BrandfonbrenerMr. and Mrs. Carl E. CarlsonMr. and Mrs. John B. D’ArcyMs. Jeanette M. DiBellaMrs. Patricia C. FinneganMr. and Mrs. Jack FortnumMr. Richard L. FreemanMr. and Mrs. J. Jeffery GeldermannBill and Pam GradyMichael and Lisa HartleyMs. Leslie W. HollingMrs. Frances Carter JohnsonMs. Sylvia L. Jones, Class of 1989Mr. and Mrs. James S. Kemper IIIRichard and Joan LeopoldToni and David MathisMr. Chuck McQuaidJohn and Gladys Nowicki,Providence Class of 1946Mr. Harold Pelzer andMrs. Mary A. Duffy PelzerMs. Stacey RiddellMr. John W. Rogers, Jr.Mr. Robert J. RyanMr. Roger W. StoneMr. Robert D. Stuart, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. SutherlandMr. Frank J. TecharMr. Raymond F. Weber$1,000-$2,400Anonymous (2)Christine and John BakalarElizabeth BlaineMr. and Mrs. Timothy BondyMr. Albert L. Braggs, Class of 1969Mrs. Marietta C. Bratta-Garber,Providence Class of 1960, andMr. Samuel B. GarberMr. Robert T. Brehm and Mrs.Catherine M. BrehmMr. and Mrs. Roger O. BrownDr. Birch H. Burghardt and Dr.Galen D. Burghardt, Jr.Ms. Kimberlee J. Burt,Class of 1988Mr. and Mrs. Dan BurtinMr. and Mrs. Michael J. CapPhillip and Helen ColemanMrs. Diana E. ConwayMr. and Mrs. Matthew CullenJoseph and Kathleen DiclementiAndrew and Barbara DouglassMr. and Mrs. Theodore H. EckertMr. and Mrs. Russell W. FisherMichael FlynnMrs. Eileen L. FureyMr. Donald C. GancerMr. and Mrs. George GattoMr. Dennis L. Heskel andMrs. Tricia BowdidgeMr. Bob HeskettNance Hikes and Michael MelampyBeatrice C. HureyMs. Patricia HurleyJohn W. and Nancy Q. JohnstonMs. Rachel KohlerBert and Judy KruegerStephen KusmierczakPenny B. KynionMs. Carolyn E. LabutkaMr. and Mrs. Mark LozierDrs. Cole and Margaret LundquistMr. and Mrs. Barry L. MacLeanMr. and Mrs. John K. MacLeodGregory and KarenDr. Cassandra R. MinorMr. Dennis MoffittDr. and Mrs. John R. MorrisMr. Anton MotzMr. Anthony M. NatelliDr. and Mrs. Edward A. NewmanMr. Daniel J. O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. John R. Olechny,St. Mel Class of 196523

Gifts made by individuals continuedGeoffrey and Roberta ParsonMr. Edward RudaJoseph and Denise SeminettaJulie Jovan-Sheerin and PatrickSheerin, Jr.Mr. Gregg M. SteinbergMr. John B. SullivanMike and Kathleen TaltyLisa and Charles TribbettMr. Richard B. Vanecko andMrs. Barbara H. VaneckoMr. Frans L. VictorsonDavid and Jamie WainwrightMs. Constance WilliamsMs. Phyllis A. Wojtar,Providence Class of 1944$500-$999Mr. John E. Abney, Class of 1996Mr. Daniel J. AdziaMs. Michelle AndersonSimon and Virginia AronsonDavid J. and Beverly BaarMr. and Mrs. Walter F. Bandi, Jr.Ms. Sarah BelkEllen and George BensonMrs. Sarah Anne BrennanMr. and Mrs. Nicolaus Bruns, Jr.Bruce and Christy BushMr. and Mrs. Phillip C. CalianMr. and Mrs. Anthony S. ClesceriMr. Raymond F. ConnorMrs. Beth CotnerMs. Janetta Cotton, Class of 1986Bill and Judy CraigMrs. Victoria D. CreedenMr. J.W. DenazarieMr. and Mrs. Chad J. DoellingerMr. and Mrs. Barry J. EpsteinRev. Timothy D. ErvinMs. Nancy FlorsheimThomas E. FraserMr. Will M. GillettMr. Hank Gordon, Class of 2000Michael and Patricia Graft,St. Mel Class of 1950Ms. Paula Turner GrassoMs. Shirley GrigsbyJohn M. HallMr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Haraldson,Class of 1959Mr. David H. HoffmanMr. Lou HollandDr. William HuizinghMr. and Mrs. C. Hadlai HullMr. James L. JacksonMrs. Leona Jackson,Providence Class of 1939Mr. and Mrs. Jason H. KravittJim and Ann LaPalermoMr. and Mrs. Gary A. LucidoMr. James D. MacLennanMr. and Mrs. J. Patrick MaloneMr. Scott A. McKeonMr. and Mrs. Richard A. MelmanMr. Rudolf MillisitsMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. MoranDrs. Jeanette and Mark MoulthropMr. Robert S. Nelson andMs. Margaret R. OlinMr. Alfred NicholsMrs. Grace RappeMr. Orlando Redekopp andMs. Joan GerigDiana RichDrs. Timothy and Mirika SentongoHelen E. SiebenDr. Gerald and Mrs. Judy Shay,St. Mel Class of 1960Mr. Steven H. StauberMr. Charlie TrotterMrs. Dona-Lee TrotterMr. and Mrs. Quinn WaterlooMr. Richard E. WebberMs. Chermaine Y. Williams-Warren, Class of 1989Ms. Aleatha Wilson-Muhammad,Class of 1987Sara L. WingMs. Debra Yates$250-$499AnonymousMr. Dan B. AdamsMr. Edward C. AuxerMs. Terri F. Baker, Esq.Mr. Albert J. BelangerMr. Timothy L. BellMr. and Mrs. Philip D. Block IIIMr. Cecil C. ButlerMr. Paul E. CameMr. and Mrs. John E. CampbellTom and Carrie CarterMs. Patricia CarterDolores Connoly and Dan CaseyMr. and Mrs. Joseph S. CherskovMr. John H. CooperJim and Bev CosgroveMs. Helen J. CuncannanMs. Deila L. Davis, Class of 1991Margaret DavisMs. Lori A. DawsonMs. Amy T. DickinsonMs. Joan EnderleMrs. Martha EubankMs. Ro FaraoneEd FelsenthalMr. and Mrs. James M. FlorsheimMiss Gloria A. Franchi,Providence Class of 1949Mr. Edward J. GallagherMr. and Mrs. James C. GriffinMr. and Mrs. Lawrence E.Grisham, Class of 1969Ms. Patricia Smith Hanlon,Providence Class of 1946Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Harris,Class of 1977Mr. and Mrs. John G. IberleMs. Kathy IzardMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. JamesMrs. Roberta Kaminski,Providence Class of 1959Mrs. Kathleen O. KaufmanThomas and Patricia (Connelly)KearneyMs. Bernadette KellerMs. Carol W. KeenanMr. and Mrs. Earle R. KesslerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. KuchMr. William Lamar, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Desmond R. LaPlaceMr. William J. Leugers, Jr.Mr. Martin Lindenberger andMs. Arlene M. WallaceMr. and Mrs. Daniel R. MacLean,St. Mel Class of 1955Mr. Peter E. Manis andMs. Susan A. RichmanMs. Ruby G. MartinLarry Mayer and Donna BroderMs. Nancy C. MazePercy Angelo and Marvin MedintzMrs. Deborah A. Moore,Class of 1973Robert T. NapierMr. William P. O’BrienJane and Thomas O’NeilMr. Shawn W. Nelson,Class of 1990Ms. Carolann RandallJohn and Carol RappelMr. and Mrs. William E. RedekerSteven L. Rhodes, Ph. DMr. Charles P. Riley, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. RingJill and Ron RohdeMr. Rob Rubin andMs. Annette LidawerMs. Elizabeth ScottPaul and Diane SpanierJames and Mary SuhrMr. Dana G. TennertDavid and Aimee TracyMs. Christel D. WardMs. Christine Wilson,Class of 198824 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

$100-$249Anonymous (8)Mr. John M. AlognaTimothy and HollyJohn and Ginger AymondMs. Mary Lou BackesEdwardine BakerAlterio A-G BanksMr. Ronald D. Banks, Class of 1976Mr. Henry W. BarkhausenMr. Robert E. BaylousMr. Hedi BelkaouiMr. and Mrs. John A. Berges, Sr.Ms. Adwoa A. Barfi, Class of 2000Dr. James G. BaskerMr. Ernest T. BaughmanMr. and Mrs. Everett A. BellMr. and Mrs. Howard I. BernsteinMs. Mary Ann BerryMr. Bruce E. BillmeyerMr. Peter J. BirnbaumMs. Carroll R. BogertMr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brennan,St. Mel Class of 1963Mr. and Mrs. George R. BrennerMr. Francis BrueyMr. and Mrs. Willard Bunn IIIMs. DaToya J. Burtin-Cox,Class of 1996Hugh J. Cadden, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. CappoMr. James P. CaputoEd and Ursula CarrollMr. Gregory C. CaseMs. Colleen CaughlinDon and Carol Ann CisekMr. and Mrs. Amos J. Coffman, Jr.John and Joan CompernolleCharles R. CourtneyMs. DeBorah J. CrawfordMs. Emma CriteEmily M. CroninMr. Frank J. CullenMs. Anita Curi, ProvidenceClass of 1940Ms. Natasha DavisMr. and Mrs. Robert O. DelaneyMs. Jennifer DePotterMichael E. DessimozAllan T. Devitt and Susan Z.DiamondDr. and Mrs. Robert DirmishMs. Barbara J. DiskoMr. and Mrs. Laurence A.DondanvilleMs. Aimee DonovanMr. Michael J. Doyle, Class of 1961Mr. and Mrs. Tim DuganMr. Goodwin W. DuncanMrs. Cynthia EadieMs. Vickie V. Johnson-Fair,Class of 1979Ms. Marilyn J. FallMr. Jeremy G. O. FarmerMr. and Mrs. E. Marvin FarwellDr. Adolphus C. Favors, Jr.Rev. Donald J. FenskeMr. Mark J. FingerMr. J. Richard Fisher, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. FitzgeraldMr. Emmanuel Ford,Class of 2002Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fountain,Jr., Class of 1978Joan T. GagenMr. Jerald L. Gary, Class of 2003Carin GeorgeMr. F. Martin GlynnMr. and Mrs. Robert J. GoldsmithMr. Daniel L. GreiweMrs. Susan E. GutierrezMs. Cassandra M. Harlan,Class of 1999Chuck and Kathy HarperMs. Erica F. HawkinsonMr. William HawkinsonMs. Adrienne Hawkins-TurnerRuben and Brenda HeffnerKen and Chris HennigMr. and Mrs. Richard HerdrichMs. Amy HernandezMs. Mildred F. Hesch,Providence Class of 1935Mr. and Mrs. Scott HirschMr. John HodelMr. Fritz HollenbachMs. Sharrell Holmes, Class of 1997Mr. Douglas HoerrMr. Kevin HoffmeyerDr. and Mrs. Walter and EllenHofmanMr. and Mrs. Robert HolmanMr. Frank B. Hubachek, Jr.Michael and Lynn HurleyMr. and Mrs. Harold HurwitzDr. Duncan HutcheonMr. Terrence HuttonDr. and Mrs. David IngallMr. and Mrs. Steven IsenbergMr. John A. JackaniczMs. Jamana R. Jamison,Class of 1994Roy Jasinski and NoreenDennehy-Jasinski, Class of 1968Ms. Karen JensenMr. and Mrs. Howard E. JessenSterling Johnson, St. MelClass of 1968Ms. Angela F. Johnson-Williams,Class of 1989Mr. and Mrs. Jim J. JohnstonAntoine M. Jones, Ed. D.,Class of 1988Dr. Robert C. JonesMr. Virgil J. Jones, Jr.Larry and Eunice JuracicMs. Kelley M. KalinichTony and Caroline KambichMr. Richard C. Klimes,St. Mel Class of 1962Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. KingMs. Susan KoralikMs. Eileen P. KowalskiMr. Michael J. KressMs. Harriette S. KretskeDr. Jacqueline KrumpMrs. Fred LambruschiRichard and Roberta LarsonDon and Terri LiebentrittMrs. Virginia J. LizzoMr. and Mrs. Michael C. LynchTricia Horne and Edmond FordJohn E. MaloyMr. and Mrs. Jack V. McAvincheyMs. Debra L. McClenahanMr. Timothy McEneryMs. Judith E. McGinleyMs. Rosalie McGlynn,Providence Class of 1953Ms. Emily MichalakMr. and Mrs. Willie J. MinorMr. and Mrs. William C. MitchellMr. and Mrs. Andrew MooreJason and Jessica MoskowitzMs. Denise NashDoris J. NewtonMr. and Mrs. Edward U. NotzMr. and Mrs. William P.O’Connell, Class of 1968Mr. James J. O’Connor,St. Mel Class of 1967Mr. Jerome P. O’ConnorMs. Sue O’MearaMs. Mary C. O’NeilMs. Emily OlmettiMr. Peter OlsonMr. Joseph B. Organ, Jr.Ms. Alicia Osborn, Class of 2002Dr. Krishna PagillaBettye J. ParqueDr. Bernard M. PawlowskiMs. Arlene G. PerryMr. and Mrs. Amedea PesaresiNicholas and Sybil H. Piediscalzi,St. Mel Class of 194825

Gifts made by individuals continuedMs. Carolyn A. PowersTrish and Tim PreheimMr. Jay H. PriceMary A. ProsserJames and Linda PushawMr. and Mrs. Everett O.QueckboernerMarjorie D. ReddickMs. Virginia Rose Reed,Providence Class of 1968Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reider, St, MelClass of 1946Dr. and Mrs. Herbert J. ReiselMs. Joanne M. RichardsRev. Kenneth E. Robinson, M.D.,Class of 1973Ms. Lindsey RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Gilbert RollMr. and Mrs. Philip B. Rooney, Jr.Ms. Jessica RootMs. Billie RossMs. Jean G. SchuesslerMr. and Mrs. Ralph A. SchulerCathy and Nader SharifiMr. Alexander L. ShayMr. and Mrs. David H. SimpsonMs. Rochelle R. Simpson,Class of 1979Beverly D. Singleton-Felton,Class of 1979Mr. Donald SiwinskiMr. and Mrs. Martin H. SnitzerMr. O.J. SopranosMs. Rita J. SpitzMr. and Mrs. Leonard S. SteinMs. Ebony StigallLee and Maryanne StoneJulie and Bob StracksJanet Willem Svatos,Providence Class of 1960Ms. Sara A. SwiftMr. and Mrs. David R. TapleyMr. and Mrs. Leonard ThigpinMs. Mary ThommenMr. Thomas L. ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Charles B. ThomsenMr. Calvin C. Thurman, Jr.,Class of 1972Ms. Lissa TsuMr. Willie Tubbs, Class of 1989Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. TurnerMs. Becki UtigardAllan and Angela VagnerMr. Lord O. Xodus, Class of 1992Eleanor WagnerMs. Barbara A. WarrenMs. Shelisa L. WashingtonMr. Robert C. WegmanMs. Shauna WhiteMr. and Mrs. Leonard S. WicklundMs. Drenda J. WileyMr. and Mrs. Joseph H. WilkinsonMr. and Mrs. Alford WilliamsDorothy WilliamsMr. Orrin R. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Carl R. WingerMr. David G. WinstonMr. and Mrs. Robert A. WoodsMs. Virginia YorkMarvin Zonis and Ms. LucySalengerUp to $99Anonymous (3)Mr. James E. AllenMrs. Gladys M. AndersonMr. Kenneth B. AnstedMrs. Janet E. AntalMr. Joseph Antonello, Jr.,St. Mel Class of 1936Mr. and Mrs. John AylwardMs. Anastasia BakerM. A. BaraleMs. Christine Hoard BarreMr. James L. BaskinMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. BeebyMr. Richard J. Behrendt,St. Mel Class of 1960Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bell,St. Mel Class of 1944Mr. Michael Bell, Class of 1973Ms. Naomi J. BellMr. Robert and Sandra Bennis,St. Mel Class of 1962Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bernards,Providence Class of 1966Ms. Joe Ann Bradley, Class of 1971Mr. Nander Brown, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. BuererMr. Darnell Burtin, Class of 1992Mr. Roald CannMr. Charles M. CareyMr. John J. CaulfieldMr. Milton A. ChandlerMr. and Mrs. Justin B. Chenelle,St. Mel Class of 1957Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. ClarkMs. Jean ConnellMr and Mrs. Derek R. CookMs. Shayla R. Cooper, Class of 1999Ellen Hoye CortopassiAlberta CottonMs. Mary CoyleRev. Robert A. CrossMs. Adrienne Y. Curtis,Class of 1980Mr. Paul DamianMr. and Mrs. Daniel W. DankoMr. Christopher J. DelheyMs. Jocelyn N. Denson,Class of 1994Ms. Letitia D. Dillard, Class of 1996Mr. and Mrs. John L. DonoghueJean and Richard DoubMs. Toccara Dunklin-Perkins,Class of 1999Mr. Jerome F. DunneMr. Robert R. Dylla, Sr.,St. Mel Class of 1966Thomas EatonMrs. Rosemary EbertMs. Ellen EdwardsMs. Nzinga A. Edwards,Class of 1994Mr. James E. EganMr. and Mrs. Craig S. EspevikMs. Anne E. EssayeMr. Paul S. FalzoneMs. Elizabeth M. FidenMr. and Mrs. John R. FischerAudrey and Bob FischerDr. Charles and Meellee FishMs. Laura A. FisherMr. and Mrs. Kenneth FishmanMr. Kenneth P. FivizzaniMr. Elijah Flowers, Class of 2000Mr. Buvern J. Francisco III,Class of 1970M. S. FrearMrs. Joyce French, ProvidenceClass of 1960Mr. and Mrs. K. Sean FreyMrs. Sophia B. GalassiMs. Tre GeogheganRandy and Marilyn Gilley,Providence Class of 1967Ms. Nancy M. GordonMr. and Mrs. Frank J. GuardalabeneMr. Joshua HaleMs. Mary E. HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. HayesMr. Eric B. HendricksMr. Thomas J. HendrixMr. and Mrs. Donald J. HennessyThomas and Roseanne HughesMr. Matthew R. Humphries,Class of 1992Dick and Nancy JacobsMs. JaVonne JenningsMr. Darrell L. Johnson,Class of 1998Mr. Jack KanukMr. Ron KarlinMr. and Mrs. Frank J. KellerMs. Nora D. KimballMrs. Patricia A. KolarMr. and Mrs. Edward KomperdaJoe and Becky KornickFred and Linda Lane26 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Mr. Keith Langston, Class of 1985Mr. David W. LeifkerMr. Theo R. Leonard, Jr.,Class of 1987Ms. Wen J. LiuMr. Peter LocascioAnn and Nello LucchesiMr. Joseph A. LunaMr. Alex M. Lyons, Class of 1987Mrs. Edward LyonsFather Patrick M. LyonsAnn MacurMr. and Mrs. Donald S. Mac VeanMs. Irene V. Maksym,Providence Class of 1960Mr. Pat MalloyMr. Leonard MankaDonald C. and Audria B. MarekMs. Alice M. Maresh,Providence Class of 1940Roseann MarkMs. Mary B. MarshallMs. Virginia F. MaurerMr. Sam T. MauroMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McBreenMaureen A. McCarthy, S. P.Mr. William R. Pepper and Mrs.Teresa E. McDonald-PepperMary J. McEneryMr. and Mrs. Frederick McKinneyDr. John A. McMahonMr. and Mrs. Edward J. McNallyMs. Marilyn Krpal Michalek,Providence Class of 1948Ms. Roberta MichaletzMr. and Mrs. Sam L. Miller,St. Mel Class of 1944Ms. Therese M. MolonyMr. Thomas C. Brennan andMs. Diane R. MonnichMr. and Mrs. Walter R. MonroeMs. Verletta I. MoodyMs. Alexis T. Morris, Class of 2000Ms. Kelley D. Moseley,Class of 1997Ms. Paula H. MossMs. Linda MularskiMs. Jamikka T. Nelson,Class of 1995Drs. Steven and Sara NewmanMr. Sylvester W. Nowak,St. Mel Class of 1957Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. O’GradyRev. William J. O’SheaMs. Shanell R. Oliver, Class of 1999Ms. Dolores OstrowskiDan and Mary Ann Pankiewicz,Providence Class of 1957Mr. Thomas Pepper, Class of 1970Mr. Otto PerlenfienMr. Major Perry, Jr.Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski,Providence Class of 1954Mr. and Mrs. Archie PraterMs. Patricia A. PruittMr. and Mrs. Jerry PutnamMr. and Mrs. James M. RatcliffeMr. and Mrs. George T. Ricker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. RogersMr. Howard J. RomanekMrs. Rita Romanelli,Providence Class of 1968Mr. and Mrs. Finley Roppolo,Providence Class of 1951Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. RothMr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. RowellsMs. Mary T. SaighMs. Bertha Schafer,Providence Class of 1939Ms. Mary SchmuttenmaerMr. and Mrs. Robert SchultzeMr. Joseph Scelsi, St. MelClass of 1961Mrs. Milton SchefflerPam and A.J. SchmitzBar Scott and Peter SchoenbergerMs. Annette Lynn SczesnyMr. Shahid ShabazzMr. Owens J. Shelby, Class of 2000Ms. Darlene M. ShorterMr. Gregory J. SikoraMs. Nafeesa SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Michael G. Singleton,Class of 1985Ms. Candace R. Smith,Class of 2001Mr. and Mrs. Steven SmithMs. Natalie P. Sorrell, Class of 2000Ms. Arcilla StahlMr. Jonathan R. SteinerMiss Louise R. StellaRon and Julie SteppMs. Joan M. Stockmal andMr. Herbert E. GordonMr. Paul E. StottMr. and Mrs. William E. StoweMr. and Mrs. James StrawnMr. Joseph E. Sullivan,St. Mel Class of 1960Dr. Earl C. SwallowMr. Charles SweningsenMr. Ray SwidronDr. and Mrs. Edward TennerDr. and Mrs. SomasundaramThamilavelMr. and Mrs. Albert J. Thomas IIIMr. Bob ThomasMs. Leslie M. Thomas,Class of 2004Mr. Jack L. ThorsonMr. and Mrs. Charles TritschlerMr. John F. Twomey, Jr.Ms. Whitney ValentineMr. Phil VarchettaMr. Robert W. VennMrs. Bette L. WalkerMs. Juliette WalkerMs. Amber J. Watson,Class of 2001Mr. Danny B. Weathersby II,Class of 1996Ms. Sharon B. WellsMs. Patricia Wilde,Providence Class of 1953Mr. Erin N. Williams, Class of 1993Ms. Katrina T. Wilson, Class of 1994Ms. Sherelle A. Withers,Class of 1990Mr. William H. Woods,Class of 1978Mr. Reginald A. York, Class of 1998Ms. Sheila YorkMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Zott27

gifts-in-kindJuly 2008 – June 2009Mr. and Mrs. Douglas BaslerBroadway in ChicagoBrookfield ZooChicago Architecture FoundationChicago BullsChicago History MuseumDiversey River BowlThe Enterprising KitchenEshe Day Spa and Saloneta Creative Arts FoundationMrs. Eileen L. FureyBill and Pam GradyMrs. Helen Hogarth-DelmasThe Joffrey Ballet of ChicagoMrs. Alison P. JonesMs. Penny B. KynionMagnolia Spice Teas, Inc.Mrs. Calvita Frederick-SowelMuseum of Science and IndustryPanache BoutiqueThe Peace SchoolMrs. Mary A. Duffy PelzerPhenomenal FitnessPhysicians Group: Martin, Logan,Donnersberger, KenneallyMs. Vicki QuadeMs Wynona RedmondThe Ritz-CarltonThe Second CityMr. David SteinbergMrs. Dorothy StrangTimeline TheatreTruefitt & HillVictory Gardens TheaterMatching gift companiesGift Period July 2008 – June 2009Abbott LaboratoriesAon CorporationBank of America FoundationChicago TribuneCorn Products International, Inc.GlaxoSmithKline FoundationGoogle, Inc.W.W. Grainger, Inc.Harris BankHSBC-North AmericaIllinois Tool WorksFoundationJ. P. Morgan ChaseMerrill LynchMicrosoft CorporationMorgan StanleyNorthwestern Mutual FoundationPepsico FoundationPPG Industries FoundationShell Oil Company FoundationTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.HONOR/MEMORIAL TRIBUTE GIFTSJuly 2008-June 2009In Memory of Alida BaslerJames S. KemperIn Honor of Hill Blackett, Jr.Hill Blacket IIIIn Honor of George CroninEmily M. CroninIn Memory of Domenic and Mary FranchiGloria A. FranchiIn Memory of Douglas Johnson, Class of 1985Beatrice C. HureyIn Honor of Harriett Kretske’s BirthdayMichael J. KressIn Memory of Carl MuckleyMary Ann BerryIn Memory of William NewtonDoris J. NewtonIn Honor of the Gladys M. Nowicki Scholarship FundGladys M. NowickiIn Honor of Sr. St. Vincent O’MalleyRita RomanelliIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. ScottElizabeth ScottIn Honor of Willy ShikukuMartha EubankKathy IzardIn Memory of Phillip M. VitaleBetty Vitale28 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

Alumni SocietyThe Alumni Society consists of alumni who provide financial contributions insupport of sustaining the future of Providence St. Mel School. This society honorsalumni who have made contributions that total $1,000 or more since graduation.Founder’s Circle$200,000 +Michael E. Hora, Class of 1961*Michael D. O’Halleran, Class of 1968*Leader’s Circle$100,000-$199,999President’s Circle$50,000-$99,999Anthony J. Salemi, Class of 1967*Principal’s Circle$25,000-$49,999John D’Arcy*Marietta Bratta-Garber, Class of 1960**Carl L. Harris, Class of 1977Gladys Nowicki, Class of 1946**Dreamer’s Circle$10,000-$24,999Leona Jackson, Class of 1939**Cassandra R. Minor, M.D., Class of 1984Thomas A. Sullivan Trust, Class of 1920*Phyllis A. Wojtar, Class of 1944**Builder’s Circle$5,000-$9,999John Coughlin, Class of 1968*Timothy D. Ervin, Class of 1991Joseph Fels, Class of 1940*Michael J. Graft, Class of 1950*Sylvia L. Jones, Class of 1989Clement J. McDonald, Class of 1967*John R. Olechny, Class of 1965*Gerald W. Shay, Class of 1960*Robert Zbylut*Planner’s Circle$2,500-$4,999Peter A. Brusca, Class of 1959*Kimberlee J. Burt, Class of 1988Cecilia W. Fairfax, Class of 1974Marie Gartland, Class of 1968**Lawrence E. Grisham, Class of 1969Lowell D. Hamilton, Class of 1985Patrick Martin, Class of 1967*Nedra Miller Karim, Class of 1975Eugene L. Moore, Class of 1997Nicholas Piediscalzi, Class of 1948*Earl J. Ruppert, Class of 1942*Robert C. Sassetti, Class of 1947*Betty Sloan, Class of 1955**Kimbrel D. Stephen, Class of 1972John F. Sweeney, Class of 1952*Worker’s Circle$1,000-$2,499John E. Abney, Class of 1996Virginia Anderson, Class of 1965**Erma E. BaerKathryn A. Bernards, Class of 1966**Albert L. Braggs, Class of 1969Michael P. Brennan, Class of 1963*Ave Maria Capitanini, Class of 1945**Janetta Cotton, Class of 1986Anita Curi, Class of 1940**Dorothy Crane Davis, Class of 1940**Bobby T. Dillard, Class of 1996Vickie Fair, Class of 1979Gloria A. Franchi, Class of 1949**Patricia S. Hanlon, Class of 1946**Wayne L. Haraldson, Class of 1959*Beatrice C. Hurey, Class of 1985George Johnson, Class of 1972Robert P. Littlefield, Class of 1944*Margaret Loftus, Class of 1946**Alice M. Maresh, Class of 1940**Daniel R. McLean, Class of 1955*Patrick J. Mellett, Class of 1955*Roosevelt Moncure, Class of 1980Shawn W. Nelson, Class of 1990William P. O’Connell, Class of 1968*James J. O’Conner, Class of 1965*Daniel Pankiewicz, Class of 1957*Ronald L. Price, Class of 1978Virginia R. Reed, Class of 1954**Bill Reider, Class of 1946*Irene Smith-Steele, Class of 1975Terry A. Soule, Class of 1971Deborah Sturgis-Hinton, M.D.,Class of 1989Calvin C. Thurman, Class of 1972Patricia Wilde, Class of 1953**Aleatha Wilson-Muhammad, Class of 1987* St. Mel High School ** Providence High School29

OfficersMichael D. O’Halleran, ChairmanGregory Pusinelli, First Vice ChairDebora de Hoyos, Vice ChairMarcia E. Doane, Vice ChairHoward Isenberg, Vice ChairPhilip J. Lyons, Vice ChairKaren Pritzker, Vice ChairDavid Hoffman, SecretaryTom Brean, TreasurerBoard ofTrusteesPaul J. Adams III, Providence St.Mel School & ProvidenceEnglewood Charter SchoolCaroline Ballantine, Heidrick &StrugglesMary Jo BaslerMaribel Mata Benedict, KattenMuchin Rosenman LLPJillian Bradley, DDB Chicago, Inc.Thomas Brean, Grant Thornton LLPAngelina D. Brown, Ottawa FordDick Burridge, RMB CapitalManagementJohn Canning, MadisonDearborn PartnersDebora de Hoyos, Mayer Brown LLPMarcia E. Doane, Attorney at LawGary Elden, Grippo & EldenHarve A. FerrillDennis Flynn, DT TradingGreg Guyett, JP MorganDavid HoffmanMichael Hora, Sr.J. Thomas Hurvis, Old WorldIndustriesHoward Isenberg, The Barr FundSylvia Jones, WLS-TV ABC 7Judith JoyMichael Keiser, Bandon DunesGolf ResortBen Kovler, Blum-Kovler FoundationPhilip J. LyonsLarry Manson, NexGenerationStrategic Advisors, LLCBarry Mayo, Radio OneScott McKeon, ACE USAMichael D. O’Halleran,Aon Re BenfieldRaju Patel, Bank of AmericaJ. David Pepper, Pepper ConstructionKaren Pritzker, The Jay PritzkerFoundationGregory Pusinelli, William Blair &CompanyStacey RiddellMichael Roberts, Westside Holdings,LLCKenneth H. RobinMark W. Rohde, TCF Financial Corp.Andy Rosenman, Mayer Brown LLPEdward Ross, Renee and Edward RossFoundationRobert Ryan, Interactive MetronomeSam SchuppeDona ScottDenise M. Seminetta, Premier AssetManagement LLCDavid Steinberg, Copy-Mor Inc.James W. Stevenson, Jr., Wiedner andMcAuliffe Ltd.David Wainwright, WainwrightConstruction ServicesLife TrusteesThomas H. DittmerPatricia ShutackADMINISTRATIONPaul J. Adams III, PresidentJeanette DiBella, PrincipalRenee Kallok, Director of StudentServices and Senior CounselorCarolyn Labutka, Director ofDevelopmentDennis Moffitt, Director of FinanceChristel Ward, Dean of Students andFacultyLEADERSHIP TEAMBeverly Baar, K-12 Related ArtsMary Bellmar, Social StudiesConsultantJoan Gerig, Library andMedia SpecialistAdrienne Hawkins-Turner,MathematicsJulie Jovan, Grades Pre-K-5Kevin McGrath, Science andMiddle SchoolStephanie Miller, HumanitiesMarsha Spight, Director ofSocial WorkMarci Van Gilder-Rubin,Professional DevelopmentFACULTYDr. David J. Baar, Middle andHigh School Choral DirectorMelissa Berkowitz, KindergartenTed Boswell, ReligionSage Gosch-Braun, InstructionalAideMichelle Byrd, Work StudyCoordinator/High SchoolCounselorAmy Cook Dean,High School SpanishTeresa Cullen, Athletic DirectorJohn Egan, Middle School ScienceDavid English, High School BiologyJulia Finder, EnglishGregory Finger, High School MathSheila Foster, KindergartenTeacher AssistantStuart Graham, High School Mathand PhysicsMegan Granholm,Middle School MathElizabeth Greene, 2nd GradeJami Griffin, 3rd GradeEric Hendricks, High School MathSharrell Holmes, 1st GradeTodd Kelly, Basketball CoachDr. Marsha Landau, Math ConsultantJacqueline Lanier, Instructional AideTami Malina, Middle and HighSchool Band DirectorEmily Michalak, Middle SchoolSocial StudiesKendra Mills, Pre-KindergartenSharon Mixon, 5th GradeKimberly Nelson, High SchoolEnglishColleen O’Callaghan, 3rd GradeJoAnn Page, Registrar/Sub/CopyCoordinatorNathan Ramin, High SchoolGeographyRashida Restaino, Middle SchoolEnglish/High School AfricanAmerican StudiesJennifer Rhoades, High School ArtAndre Rogers, Women’s BasketballCoachMaggie Russell, High School SpanishMeredith Stevenson, Lower andMiddle School Bible/MS GuidanceCarolyn Stopka, High School Englishand History APJennifer Sullivan, Reading ConsultantDr. Donald Van Beek, High SchoolChemistry and EconomicsBrian Ward, LS/MS Music/Computer Applications/Administrative AssistantMaria Ward, 4th GradeKathy Weil, PR/Health/SOALCoordinatorDr. Daniel Wessel, High School SocialStudiesAngela Yonke, Lower and MiddleSchool ArtSTAFFMike Burks, CustodianLaura Dixon, AdministrativeAssistantMelissa Fentress, AccountantAssistantHenry Jedrzejek, CustodianCharles Ligon, Head CustodianJohn McGrath, Building ManagerJim Rojahn, Technology DirectorCarolyn Smith, Accounting AssistantDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENTMartin Glynn, Corporate andFoundation RelationsKaren Jensen, CommunicationSpecialistTony Gallardo, DevelopmentAssociateADMISSIONS &FINANCIAL AIDDEPARTMENTGenoa Giles, Director of AdmissionsJoy Oraka, Assistant AdmissionsDirectorCreditsDesign & Photography:Carla Hill Langston30 Providence St. Mel School Annual Report 2009

An Appeal for Creating Inspired LivesAlthough our tuition remains among the lowest of allindependent schools in Chicago, it is still much more thanwhat hundreds of our struggling families can afford.The true cost to educate a student at Providence St. Mel ismore than double our modest tuition. Even though our schoolautomatically underwrites more than half of this true cost,the great majority of our students require yet additionalfinancial aid.Only through the assistance of such caring partners as you canProvidence St. Mel continue to keep tuition low, provide muchneededscholarships, meet operating expenses, and offer vitalacademic and enrichment programs.Quite simply, instructing, guiding, and shaping the young livesat our school would not be possible without your most generousfinancial support. We invite you to use the enclosed self-addressedenvelope to give today to Providence St. Mel!For more information on how you can help advanceacademic excellence at Providence St. Mel School, please callthe Development Office at 773.722.7756 or visit our website atwww.psmnow.com.Thank you for helping Providence St. Mel complete anotheryear of achievements and begin a new year — a new decade — ofcreating inspired lives!For more information on how you can help advance academic excellenceat Providence St. Mel School, please call the Development Office at 773.722.7756.Mission StatementAt Providence St. Mel, we believe.We believe in the creation of inspiredlives produced by the miracle of hard work.We are not frightened by the challengesof reality, but believe that we can changeour conception of this world and ourplace within it. So we work, plan,build, and dream – in that order.We believe that one must earn the rightto dream. Our talent, discipline,and integrity will be our contributionto a new world. Because we believe thatwe can take this place, this time, and this people,and make a better place, a better time, and a better people.With God’s help, we will either find a way or make one.

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