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| Volume #6 Issue #2 Date: February 2020
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| Help Us "Raise the Shield" on Feb. 20:
Fenwick's 4th Annual Day of Giving
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Fenwick's 4th annual day of giving, Raise the Shield, is coming Thursday, February 20! Sign up now for information and updates on how you can help Fenwick Raise the Shield! Please click on the arrow below for a sneak-peek movie trailer for the day:
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| ALUMNI SERVICE IN ACTION:
Fenwick's U.S. Freedom Fighter
Identity Cannot be Revealed
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Fenwick’s "Friar Files" blog has reported on an “intelligence community alumnus [who] prays the Rosary every morning at 5 a.m.” This Friar spoke last semester with students at Fenwick, and the U.S. government has cleared the school to share some facts about this mystery person (just not his name):
- He works for the National Counterterrorism Center/Office of the Director of National Intelligence in Washington, D.C.
- For counterintelligence reasons, he steers clear of social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- He also has worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as a strategic advisor, and before that for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
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| "The Power Locker Room" to Debut on Feb. 4
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Fenwick on February 4 will dedicate The Power Locker Room, newly named for Dave Power, now in his 27th year at the helm of Frairs’ girls basketball. Power is Fenwick’s first and only girls’ basketball coach. He began leading Fenwick’s young women on the hardwood during the 1992-93 season, when the previously all-boys school went co-ed. A brief ceremony will precede the 7:00 p.m. game next Tuesday against highly ranked Evanston, which is coached by former Friars’ player Brittany Johnson ’05. Read more.
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| Sophomore Explains Why Fenwick
Is Worth the 10-mile Commute
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Jack heads out for his first day of sophomore year this past August. (His mom, Michelle, made him pose!)
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| By Jack Henrichs '22 (La Grange, IL)
On a warm spring day at the end of 7th grade, I received a text message from my mom: “We are going to Fenwick’s Open House tomorrow.” Why would I be going there? I live within walking distance between two high school campuses where ALL of my friends would attend.
I argued with my parents until it was pointless. We attended the Open House and, of course, they loved Fenwick. They mentioned strong academics, Catholic values, small class sizes. I don’t remember much about that night, but I did pass the entrance exam that fall. My life was ruined. Or so I thought.
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Two-sport athlete: Steve Flanagan '68, shown scoring in game action, also played football at Fenwick.
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| Alumnus Mike Shields '67 reflects on the Friars’ improbable basketball championship 54 seasons ago:
I’ve traveled many ‘roads’ after leaving Fenwick, but I have never forgotten the lessons I learned as a member of the basketball team and particularly the 1966 team that won the Chicago Catholic League title that year – against significant odds.
We won the title in March of ’66; one of many championships won by Fenwick teams throughout its long history. But my own sense as a student of that history is that few of these teams had as amazing and improbable road to a title as we had, and it is that story that I’d like to share and use to reinforce the idea that, although the title was great, it was the ‘lessons learned’ along the way that were more lasting and more important.
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| FENWICK IN THE MEDIA:
Recent Television & Radio Interviews
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Math Teacher, Cross Country Coach and alumnus Kevin Roche '05 represented the Fenwick Friars during the MLK Day "Learning to Win" segment on WCIU TV (January 20)!
Also, leading up to National Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1), President Richard Peddicord, O.P. and long-time and College Counseling Director Richard Borsch dicussed Fenwick's Learning Resource Program on "Catholic Schools Today" (WNDZ 750 AM).
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| FACULTY FOCUS: Health/PE Teacher
and Dean of Students Ray Moland '96
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Dean/PE Teacher Moland now is in his sixth year back at Fenwick.
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| What is your educational background?
RM: Like many other faculty here, I am also a Fenwick Friar. I graduated in 1996. I then attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where I received my bachelor’s in elementary education. After teaching for a few years, I continued my education at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, where I completed two master’s degrees. I received a M.A. in teaching and learning with an emphasis in differentiated instruction; and a master’s in educational leadership with my principal’s endorsement. I then decided to continue my education at Aurora University, where I began my doctoral studies. This is where I am currently. I have decided that I don’t currently want to pursue being a superintendent, so my dissertation process is on hold. I am currently researching to finish my doctorate with a different concentration that will focus more on educational consulting and school board development.
What did you do prior to coming back to Fenwick?
RM: Before Fenwick, my experience consisted of many different roles in the public school system. I have done everything from teaching elementary and middle school to being a dean of students/academic advisor, and an assistant principal – all at the elementary/middle school levels. I have run mentoring programs, student development programs, after-school tutoring services and been an assistant and head coach of basketball, track, wrestling and softball. Read more.
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| COLLEGIATE FRIARS:
Andre Steward '16 and Giselle Dimailig '18
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ANDRE STEWARD
Fenwick Graduation: 2016
Hometown: Chicago
Grade School: St. Edmund Parish School
Current School: University of Missouri – Columbia
Major: Digital Storytelling and Theatre with an emphasis in performance
Career aspirations: To own a production company.
Fenwick achievements/activities: Kairos leader, BFG [Blackfriars Guild], Write Place Tutor, Editor-in-Chief of Touchstone, Secretary of Italian Club, VFW Speech Contest State runner-up, Cross Country, Novel Writing Club.
Fenwick teacher who had the most influence on you: Mrs. Weicher. She taught me honors English in my junior year, and I will never forget the love she showed all of her students. Every day of class would be filled with laughter, and though I would stress out sometimes (those tests were ... maaaaan) she was always willing to help at any point. Sometimes, I would go to the library just to talk to her and get some wisdom. She treated everyone with respect and valued us as human beings. Also, she’s hilarious, so that’s a nice touch. Read more.
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GISELLE DIMAILIG
Fenwick Graduation: 2018
Hometown: La Grange, IL
Grade School: Saint Francis Xavier
Current School: Marquette University
Major: Speech Pathology
Career aspirations: After I graduate from Marquette in 2022, I plan to go to graduate school to get my Master’s in Speech Pathology. My ultimate life goal would be to be a Pediatric Speech Pathologist at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Fenwick achievements/activities: Fenwick Poms for four years, Jr. and Sr. Captain (three out of the four years our competition team was state-qualifying), Choir for four years, and Track and Field for three years.
Fenwick teacher who had the most influence on you: The Fenwick teacher who had the most influence on me was Mrs. Carraher. I had her my freshman year for Spanish class. She did not just care about me as a student, but she cared for me as a person. Mrs. Carraher makes an effort to truly get to know each one of her students. She also knew how to make class and learning so enjoyable. I looked forward to going to her class every day and her waves in the hall as she always asked how I was doing. Read more.
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| Fenwick Winter Carnival Is Sunday, February 9
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Family Fun: Fenwick’s 2nd Annual Winter Carnival will take place on Sunday, February 9th. Games, prizes, pizza and more. Fun for the whole family. Doors open at 11 a.m. Magic begins at noon. $5 per person. Children under 2 are free.
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Congratulations to Friars' wrestler Matt Zuber '20 (St. Cletus, La Grange), who finished second in the Chicago Catholic League conference tournament in the 160-lb. weight class -- after fighting through a knee injury earlier in his senior season. "Zuber is such a hard-working kid," praises Head Coach Seth Gamino '01. "He placed 7th at the Dvorak tournament, which is the hardest tournament in the state. His record has been 11-3 [since returning to action], and he has gone undefeated in all our dual meets."
Zuber also is a three-time regional champion, Gamino points out, a three-time sectional qualifier, and a back-to-back state qualifier. "He's looking for his 3rd and bringing home some hardware for the Friars!" says his hopeful coach. Zuber is team captain for the second consecutive year. Matt, who also ran cross country and has played baseball for Fenwick, is headed to the grappling mat at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb next school year!
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| ARIZONA ALUMNI: Baseball Spring Training Game on Friday, March 13
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Arizona alumni, join us on Friday the 13th of March: Friars are once again gathering for the Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox spring training match-up in Phoenix!
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| SAVE THE DATE: Blackfriars Gala
Friday, April 24
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The 68th Annual BLACKFRIARS GALA is on Friday, April 24, at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace! Please join us as we induct Mrs. Tracy Brooker and alumnus Robert Callahan '67 into the Fenwick Hall of Fame.
We also will honor Fenwick President Emeritus Father Richard La Pata, O.P. '50 (right) as our Lumen Tranquillum recipient for 2020.
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| Sign Up for "FriarsConnect"
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FriarsConnect recently went through an upgrade in its design! Log in or sign up today to check out Fenwick’s exclusive alumni platform. Nearly 1,000 members of the Friar Community have signed up for this service that keeps you connected to your fellow Friars.
FriarsConnect allows you 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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Winter is here, and The Friar Shop Online Store is a great place to keep your favorite Friar warm and bundled up! We have several Winter Hats, Gloves & Scarves and many new, fun accessories. Many new items have been added to our online store, surely something for everyone on your list. Please check out the amazing merchandise now available at The Friar Shop, and show your Friar pride in style!
Happy New Year from The Friar Shop!
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| PAVING THE WAY:
Purchase a Friar Courtyard Brick!
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Personalize a gift for the Friars in your life. Commemorative bricks can be purchased now for installation in the summer of 2020 in the ever more beautiful Fenwick Courtyard. (Orders are due by June 5, 2020). A brick makes the ideal birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation gift!
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| Know a Classmate Who's Not Receiving FAN?
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Do you know a Friar who is not receiving the Fenwick Alumni News (FAN) e-newsletter every month? All we need is her or his email address! Please have the person contact us at communications@fenwickfriars.com.
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| Naples, FL Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, February 4
BANUA
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8
Winter Carnival
Sunday, February 9
RAISE THE SHIELD Day of Giving
Thursday, February 20
Cubs-Sox Spring Training Game
Friday, March 13
Blackfriars Gala
Friday, April 24
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The second semester has begun! 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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