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| Volume #4 Issue #11 Date: November 2018
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| 300+ Grandparents Day Attendees Last Month!
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| Forever Friars: Ronald C. Smith '51
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Ronald Charles Smith, Professor Emeritus at The John Marshall Law School, died on October 19. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to The Ronald C. Smith Scholarship Fund at the Rickover Naval Academy High School, 5900 North Glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60660. Please make checks payable to Friends of Rickover/Smith Scholarship. Or donations can be made on-line at www.friendsofrickover.org. As Ron was a devoted U.S. Navy veteran and a strong supporter of the education, this would be a most fitting memorial. Ron Smith was born in Chicago on December 9, 1933, and grew up mostly in the Chicago area. He graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park in 1951, and received a B.S. in Humanities from Loyola University in 1955. In college, he earned several honors and participated in many activities, most notably debate and the student newspaper. After teaching speech at Loyola for a year, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 as a naval helicopter pilot and personnel officer. In 1962, he left active duty to enter law school but remained a Naval reservist until retiring as a Lieutenant-Commander in 1977. (While in the Navy, Ron, a “seadog” with bright red hair, acquired the nickname “Red dog,” which he had the rest of his life.) A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at Loyola University’s Piper Hall, 970 West Sheridan Road, in Chicago. Free parking is available at the Loyola lot at Sheridan and Winthrop.
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| Classroom Named for Retired
English Teacher Mary Marcotte
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Ms. Marcotte (center) is flanked by Fr. Richard Peddicord, O.P. and her husband, Terry Lee. |
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On October 24, Room 15 was officially dedicated in honor of recently retired Fenwick English Teacher Mary Marcotte. A commemorative plaque is now installed next to Ms. Marcotte's long-time door.
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| Father LaPata to Receive "Great Preacher" Award
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On Thursday, November 15th, President Emeritus and alumnus Father Richard LaPata '50, O.P. is being honored at the Dominican Provincial Dinner with the Great Preacher Award. The ceremonies take place at Misericordia (6300 N. Ridge Ave.) in Chicago. Congratulations, padre! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
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| Collegiate Friars:
Meredith Kisla '15 and Charles Guerrero '18
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Ms. Kisla (far left), a senior at St. Mary's in Indiana, hails from Western Springs. Mr. Guerrero, a freshman at Loyola in Chicago, grew up in Elmwood Park.
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MEREDITH KISLA Fenwick Graduation: 2015 Hometown: Western Springs, IL Grade School: St. Francis Xavier Current School: Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN) Current Major: Accounting with a finance concentration; Minor in U.S. History Summer Internship: This past summer I interned with Deloitte Chicago in their Business Tax Services group. I had an amazing experience collaborating with professionals on real-time issues for clients, spending time with my intern class, and starting a Deloitte Tax Book Drive for underprivileged children in the Chicagoland area. Career aspirations: After graduation, I will be moving to London in May to work in Deloitte UK’s London office. I will be working within the Business Tax Services line once again and focusing on US tax. I hope to gain professional experience in London, continue to travel abroad, and possibly move back to Chicago in the future. Read more.
CHARLES GUERRERO
Fenwick Graduation: 2018 Hometown: Elmwood Park, IL Grade School: St. Celestine Current School: Loyola University (Chicago) Current Major: Biology Career Aspirations: I want to enter the medical field and am trying to find a specific job or area of study in the field that interests me. Fenwick Achievements/Activities: National Honor Society, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Banua, Medical Club, Robotics Club Fenwick teacher who had the most influence on you: My most influential teacher at Fenwick was Mr. Thompson. He was my teacher for every year that I have been at Fenwick and taught me in eight classes over those four years. He was with me from the beginning all the way to the end of my time as a Fenwick student. In fact, he was my teacher for my first class as well as my teacher for my final class at Fenwick. He was an excellent teacher and was always pushing me to do my best as a student and as a musician. Read more.
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| Faculty Focus: Social Studes Teacher
& Baseball Coach Steve Sulak
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 | Social Studies Teacher Steve Sulak grew up in Western Springs, IL, and attended St. John of the Cross Grade School (and Lyons Township High School). He also is an Assistant Coach for the Friars' sophomore baseball team. |
| What is your educational background?
SS: I received my Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University, where I double-majored in History and Journalism, as well as a Master of Education degree in Secondary History Education from DePaul University.
What did you do prior to becoming a teacher at Fenwick?
SS: Before going into teaching I put my journalism degree to use working for the Suburban Life and their group of local newspapers. Prior to teaching at Fenwick I taught at Loyola Academy and Deerfield High School.
What are you currently reading for enjoyment?
SS: Jerusalem: The Biography by Simon Sebag Montefiore. I started it over the summer before my trip to Israel, but haven’t finished yet – there’s a lot to read about such an important and old city!
What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom?
SS: In my free time I love listening to music, reading, watching as much baseball as possible, cooking and traveling as much as I can. Read more.
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| Friar Files: The Science vs. Religion Myth
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A recent Pew Research Center national poll revealed that a majority of Americans believe that science and religion are “mostly in conflict” with each other. In light of this, people may be surprised to learn that the theorist behind the Big Bang Theory (Georges Lemaître), the founder of genetics (Gregor Mendel), the father of modern geology (Niels Stensen), and the discoverer of sunspots (Christoph Scheiner) were all Catholic priests. It’s as if the 17th century Galileo affair is taken as the norm for understanding the relationship between science and religion — when, according to Dr. Stephen Barr, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Delaware, the Catholic Church has been one of the greatest patrons of the sciences.
Dr. Barr (pictured above) was at Fenwick recently to engage theology and science teachers from around the Archdiocese of Chicago on the relationship between science and religion. The day-long in-service day was sponsored by the Science & Religion Initiative of the McGrath Institute for Church Life of the University of Notre Dame. It was organized by Fenwick’s Theology Department Chair, Br. Joseph Trout, O.P., and Science Department Chair, Marcus McKinley. Dr. Barr was joined by colleagues Dr. Chris Baglow and Dr. Philip Sakimoto — both of the University of Notre Dame.
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| Meet Girls' Volleyball "Killer"
McKenzie Moorman '19
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Congratulations to senior student-athlete McKenzie Moorman, who will attend the University of South Carolina next year on a full scholarship for women's volleyball. Standing 6'1" tall, the outside/right-side hitter from Elmhurst, IL, was named to the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) All-Conference Team.
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| Sign Up for "FriarsConnect!"
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FriarsConnect: Have you signed up yet? The new, professional networking tool is 100% exclusive to the Fenwick Community. With it, you will be able to - Find jobs and opportunities where you can work with your fellow Friars
- Cultivate meaningful mentoring opportunities
- Connect with and organize the powerful relationships available via the Fenwick community
- And so much more
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| Get Your Fenwick Gear from the Friar Shop!
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The Friar Shop is the place to get all the Fenwick Gear you need to show your support and school spirit: T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, accessories and more! Visit us outside of the Fenwick Fieldhouse Gymnasium on campus. We have a number of new items and designs that are available in the shop. Several New T-shirts, men's & women's shorts, dog collars, 20-oz. stainless steel/copper insulated tumblers, visors in three colors (white, black & khaki), a brand NEW trucker hat, ceramic coasters and more. Stop in soon and check it out! Gift baskets also are available. Friar Shop Hours Monday: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For convenient online ordering ... click here!
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| Fall Issue of Friar Reporter Alumni Magazine
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Alumni, please watch your mailboxes later this month for the current issue of Friar Reporter. Our editors examine Fenwick's approach to Christian service within the community as well as the college-counseling expertise of Mr. Rich Borsch, now in his 51st year at the school.
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| Young Alumni Association Party & Toy Drive
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Young alumni, mark your calendars for Monday, December 5th at Soho House Chicago for the Fenwick Young Alumni Holiday Party. We will be collecting toys on behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago and are asking YOU to join us! A $25 ticket, includes hor d'ouvres, beer and wine from 6:30-8 p.m. (Price is $30 after Dec. 4.) For every toy you bring in you will be eligible to receive a lovely surprise.
Fenwick alumni and friends of all ages are welcome to join! The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago have requested that we collect toys for children ages 6 through 15. Click this link for suggestions from the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago Wishlist. If you can't make it to the party but still want to help the children, gifts can also be dropped off at Fenwick at the reception desk.
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| Alumni Evening in Naples, FL
Thursday, January 31, 2019 Alumni Event in Arizona
Cubs vs. Sox Spring Training Game
Friday, March 15 Alumni Evening in New York City
Wednesday, April 3
67th Blackfriars Gala
Friday, April 26
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, please consider making a gift to help ensure that every class of Fenwick graduates is as prepared for their college years as you were.
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Have something to share with your fellow alumni? Please send all of your alumni news and happenings to Peter Durkin '03, Director of Alumni Relations (pdurkin@fenwickfriars.com).
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Fenwick High School is owned and sponsored by the Dominican Friars
of the Province of St. Albert the Great headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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