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HIGH SCHOOL
Be at Peace
2011 Annual Report
Celebrating 50 Years
1962-2012
Looking Forward: The Peace Potential
puts a Fresh Face on a 50-Year Tradition
The Queen of Peace High School 50th Anniversary brings with it an opportunity to celebrate
who we are and where we plan to go as we embark on the next phase of continuing the Peace tradition.
Over the past year, the school leadership team has taken a close look at the school’s mission, values and
identity to ensure a strong, focused presence in today’s education marketplace. Working with industry
professionals to hone our identity and clarify our message, this annual report represents the first
communication piece featuring the updated look and brand for Queen of Peace High School.
The redesigned “dove” logo shown here represents the concept that Queen of Peace
is the high school where girls discover peace – with themselves, their community and the world at
large – so that they are better prepared to meet the challenges of college life and beyond. The dominant “Q”
in the new brand identity offsets the peace dove and boldly suggests strength of character reflecting the
Dominican values. The brand illustrates that Queen of Peace employs a holistic approach to find
the Peace Potential in every student through values-based education, robust academics,
nurturing faculty, engaging extra-curricular activities, and strong leadership.
Message from the President & Principal
By all accounts, 1961 was a year that was
far from peaceful. As President Kennedy
took office in January, the Cold War cast
a dark shadow over the world. Later that
year, the Bay of Pigs invasion erupted, the
Civil Rights movement ignited, the Berlin
Wall was constructed, and by December
the Vietnam War was underway.
Ironically, into the fray came
Queen of Peace: an all-girl
Catholic high school rooted in the
Dominican values of truth, justice,
partnership, compassion and
community. A place where young
girls could find their true selves
and transform into successful
young women. A place where
these young women could
Be at Peace.
Looking back, it was a bold
move for the Sinsinawa sisters
to begin the Queen of Peace
journey in such troubled times.
Yet in many ways when the
school opened in 1961, it was
the ideal time to educate young
women with solid values and high
standards of academic excellence
to prepare them for their roles in
a not-so-peaceful world.
Fifty years later, we have
unwavering faith that this vision
is more essential than ever. As
you will see on the pages that
follow, Queen of Peace High
School has a proud heritage that
we joyfully honor in our 50th year.
At the same time, we are taking
this opportunity to prepare for
what lies ahead with a renewed
commitment to our ideals and
a polished new image to face
the future.
We are proud of the academic
progress Peace has made in the
21st century. Queen of Peace
integrates modern technology
throughout the curriculum, and
we are now in our fifth year of a
wireless campus with a 1:1 laptop
initiative in place. Our STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineer ing,
Arts and Mathematics) program
uses the creativity of the arts
to bring innovation to sciences.
Through interdisciplinary
courses, we advance our mission
of educating and empowering
diverse young women in an
environment that inspires
academic excellence.
These strong academics are
integrated with the holistic
approach Queen of Peace takes to
education. Today, to Be at Peace
means to be strong, confident
and able to succeed in the world.
We call this the Peace Potential.
The Peace Potential is what
differentiates us and makes Queen
of Peace stand out in a world that
is still as mired in conflict and fear
as it was in 1961. After 50 years, we
know that Peace prevails.
We are thankful to the many
dedicated leaders, educators,
community members, students,
and families who came before us
and took those first bold steps to
make Queen of Peace a reality. We
invite you to join in the celebration
of our Dominican legacy at many
special 50th anniversary events
throughout the coming months.
On behalf of the Queen of Peace
High School board, faculty, staff
and students, thank you for
sharing in our past 50 years –
and welcome to our future.
Be at Peace,
Anne O’Malley ‘75
Mary Kay Nickels
President
Principal
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50th Anniversary Dominican Legacy Award
Member of First Graduating Class
Lives the Dominican Way
“When we say we are
‘Women of Peace’, it has
a rich and deep meaning
that extends beyond the
walls on Linder Avenue.
We really can be a force to
bring peace to the world.”
– Sister Janet Welsh
From her office inside the McGreal Center at Dominican
University, it’s easy to see that Sister Janet Welsh, OP, is
immersed in the rich history of the Dominicans on a daily
basis. As the center’s director, Sister Janet is surrounded by
photos, books and archives for the purpose of chronicling
the history of the Order of Preachers, as the Dominican
family is known. Sister Janet lives and breathes her
Dominican legacy every day, and she wouldn’t have it any
other way.
Sister Janet Welsh is being honored with the 50th
Anniversary Dominican Legacy Award for her significant
leadership and spirited dedication as a pillar of the Queen
of Peace family. In addition to her many accomplishments
as an educator, historian and Sinsinawa sister, there are
two distinct positions in the school’s history that set her
apart. First, Sister Janet is the only Sinsinawa Dominican to
graduate from Queen of Peace High School. Secondly,
she is a member of the very first graduating class (1966)
of the school.
Sister Janet’s first year of high school actually took place
at St. Laurence, and the students watched out the windows
as the Queen of Peace building went up across campus.
“I remember when they laid the cornerstone, and there
was a time capsule with information about John F. Kennedy.
The next day, he was assassinated. That was the first of
many tumultuous events that took place during the ‘60s. But
mostly I recall it as an exciting time, a time of vast change in
the church and society when you felt anything was possible.”
The doors to Queen of Peace opened along with a new
chapter in Sister Janet’s life. “The sisters opened our world
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for us,” she said. “They were strong role models as faithfilled women; they were intelligent, thinking women who
were joyful in their work, and that inspired me. They taught
me what a good teacher is – to observe the unique gifts in
each student and to nurture those talents.”
For Sister Janet, both her family and her elementary and
high school experiences had a profound effect on choosing
her vocation. “I really think my vocation was rooted in my
family. My older sister, Lynn, is a Sinsinawa Dominican,
and her influence was significant. Also, my education at
St. Sabina and Queen of Peace nurtured and nourished my
desire to become a Dominican sister and teacher.”
As is obvious from her current work at the McGreal Center,
the Dominican legacy is a source of great pride for Sister
Janet. “I am so appreciative to be a part of the Sinsinawa
Dominican heritage,” she said. “I look back to Father
Mazzuchelli who founded our congregation and shaped
who we are today. During the mid 19th century his strong
belief in the education of young women was truly ahead
of its time.”
Sister Janet believes the Dominican way is more relevant
today than ever. “There has never been a greater need for
people to use both heart and mind to form a conscience
and take action. As Dominicans we study and we converse
or dialog with others so that we may understand many
viewpoints to gain a greater sense of truth, which goes back
to the teachings of Jesus and the example of St. Dominic,
Thomas Aquinas, Samuel Mazzuchelli and numerous
Dominican women and men.”
2011 Snapshot
EXPANDED SCIENCE CURRICULUM
More rigorous class and lab work has
bolstered the Science curriculum, plus two
Advanced Placement courses and a Digital
Engineering class were introduced.
99-100%
Queen of Peace students experience a
consistently high college acceptance rate
with 99-100% of our students accepted in 2011.
1:1
The innovative 1:1
Laptop Program
enhances student
technology skills and
eases transition into
college. The awardwinning Robotics Team
provides hands-on
learning opportunities
to participate in cuttingedge technology competitions and prepares
students for careers in male-dominated
technology fields.
Queen of Peace Today
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Peace athletic programs compete at a high level with
area high schools offering girls many opportunities to
participate in an enriching team experience.
13:1
A low student/teacher ratio
of 13:1 allowed for enhanced
learning and more personal
interaction in the classroom.
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Feature
Story
Five Decades
of Peace
As we look back over fifty years, it is abundantly
clear: our students and families have always been
the reason Queen of Peace is such a special place.
We talked with the Roche and Brennan families –
two families who each had seven girls at Peace and
are being honored with the 50th Anniversary Legacy
Award. They shared how Peace has impacted their
lives over the last five decades.
The Roche Family
Back in the mid-sixties, Mary and
Edward Roche had a choice to make.
With nine growing children – seven
of them girls – they needed to find
the right place to educate their young
daughters. For the next two decades,
they chose Peace.
Mary Roche – the friendly
matriarch of the family – is an
enthusiastic booster on behalf of
the school. She and her family have
shared their positive energy with the
Queen of Peace community since the
school’s inception. The Roche Family
is being honored with the Legacy
Award for their unwavering support
and generosity to Queen of Peace.
The Roche legacy began in 1967
when daughter Maria (‘71) was the
first to walk through the doors of
the school. She was followed by Jean
(’73), Kathleen (’74), Eileen (’76),
Janice (’77), Margaret (’79) and
Theresa (’84). What was it about
Queen of Peace that made it a good fit
for the Roche family?
“Queen of Peace seemed to be the
kind of school that accepted you for
who you are,” said Mrs. Roche. “My
husband and I felt that the school was
new, progressive and unpretentious,
and we wanted our girls to be a part
of that. We found the Dominicans to
be open-minded to trying innovative
classes, and we felt our girls would
have a unique opportunity to learn
at Queen of Peace.”
From day one, Mary and her
husband were closely involved
with helping the school grow and
their daughters have followed suit.
Today all of the Roche sisters are
accomplished professionals, and they
remain closely connected to Peace.
Theresa was Chairwoman of the
school’s Board of Directors when
Mary’s mother passed away, and
they decided to start a tribute fund
in her name.
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Left to right front row seated: Theresa Roche ‘84, Mary Roche (mother),
Maria Roche ‘71 Left to right standing: Margaret Roche-Dudek ‘79,
Jean Roche ‘73, Eileen Roche Langan ‘76, Emily Flamm Williams ‘02 (niece),
Janice Roche ‘77, Kathleen Roche-Klemma ‘74
Back row, left to right: Noreen Brennan Pecyna ’72, Anne Brennan ‘73,
Sheila Brennan O’Connell ‘75, Mary Margaret Brennan ‘74, Peggy Brennan ‘79
Front row, left to right: Kathleen Brennan Thomkins ‘70,
Mary Alice Brennan - mom, Debbie Brennan ‘84
“Queen of Peace did a lot for our family, and I want to help
as much as I can because there are many girls out there
who really need Queen of Peace in their lives…”
– Mrs. Mary Roche
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Five Decades of Peace
“Our parents were as much a part of the
Peace family as we were. I think that’s an
indication of the kind of family atmosphere
at Peace, but also a tribute to our parents.”
– Sheila Brennan O’Connell ‘75
“Queen of Peace did a lot for our
family, and I want to help as much as
I can because there are many girls out
there who really need Queen of Peace
in their lives,” said Mary. “I believe
in the school and what they’re doing
to provide a Catholic, values-based
education. Most of all, I want to see
that tradition continue.”
THE SEVEN BRENNAN GIRLS
A similar commitment to Catholic
education was a powerful draw for
another Southside family with seven
young girls. Chances are anyone who
attended Queen of Peace in the 1970s
encountered one of the seven Brennan
sisters, part of a family of ten. Kathy
started the ball rolling in 1970, and
was followed by Noreen (’72), Anne
(’73) Mary Margaret (’74), Sheila
(’75), Peggy (’79) and Debbie (’84).
Anne Brennan and Sheila Brennan
O’Connell shared the family story.
“When I started at Peace, there
was a Brennan girl in every class,”
said Sheila. “My mom realized it was
cheaper to drive the four of us than
take the bus every day. So she bought
a station wagon and we piled in every
morning to make the trek to school.”
The Brennan family wagon was a
familiar sight to their Queen of Peace
classmates who met them upon arrival
at school. “Everyone knew our mom
and our car,” added Anne. “It was
part of the morning ritual.” But there
was another occupant of that station
wagon everyone waited to greet. “Our
youngest brother, Marty, was six at the
time,” said Sheila. “He’d be in the far
back seat in his pajamas, and all the
girls loved him.”
So much so that Marty Brennan
eventually made his way into the
Queen of Peace history books. “We
had a homecoming dance after one of
our flag football games, and the whole
school voted on the court,” Sheila
remembered. “As a joke, I nominated
Marty, and sure enough – he won!”
“One of my favorite memories is
that of our baby brother being hoisted
above the heads of the crowd by a
teacher when the homecoming king
was announced,” said Anne. “The
place went wild. We’ll always cherish
the picture of him in the yearbook,
in his bow tie and plaid pants, as our
homecoming king.”
Looking back as adults, it is
a lot more than flag football and
homecomings that stand out for
the Brennan sisters. “I feel like we
were lucky to be at a school that
was creative and progressive in their
approach to education,” said Sheila.
Most of all, the girls now
appreciate the commitment and
sacrifice it took for their parents,
who were Irish immigrants, to send
the ten Brennan children to Catholic
Marty Brennan is surrounded by the Homecoming
Court in the 1974 Queen of Peace yearbook.
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Distinguished Alum: Ellen Jordan Reidy (‘76)
schools. “My dad worked two jobs,
and my mom was tireless in seeing
to our needs,” Sheila added. “Our
parents were as much a part of the
Peace family as we were. I think that’s
an indication of the kind of family
atmosphere at Peace, but also a tribute
to our parents. Their sacrifice made
this happen.”
Over the years, the Brennan sisters
have been an integral part of Queen
of Peace all-school reunions, golf
outings and other events, and they
look forward to celebrating the 50th
anniversary with their classmates. If
they had a wish for future generations
of Peace it would be this: that future
students could feel the same sense
of community, learn in a nurturing
environment, and make the deep, lifelong friendships that has made Queen
of Peace such an important part of the
Brennan family legacy.
Ellen Jordan Reidy (’76) is an avid supporter of Queen of Peace High School,
sharing her energy, talents and treasure over the years. Ms. Reidy has been named
the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Alumna Award winner. Ellen is President and
Founder of America’s Food Technologies, Inc. (AMFOTEK®), a company specializing
in products for the foodservice and specialty coffee industries. She is a member of
the Illinois Institute of Technology Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, and
serves on the Knapp Entrepreneurship Center Board of Advisors and Stuart School
of Business Board of Overseers. Ellen is a past chair of Queen of Peace High School’s
Board of Directors and holds BS and MBA degrees from IIT.
Why Queen of Peace: The choice of an all girls’
Catholic school was natural and reflected my
parents’ commitment to Catholic education and
values. I grew up in St. Thomas More parish
and had tremendous respect for the Sinsinawa
Dominicans, and my mother’s first teaching job
was at St. Thomas More – so the stage was set for
my Sinsinawa Dominican education.
The Dominican Impact: The Sinsinawa Dominican
values that are the foundation of our formation
– truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and
community – were woven into our education and
experiences. Also, being in a single-gender school
enabled us to look past the trivial, focus on who
we were on the inside, and realize that we held the
power to change the world.
Important Lessons Learned at Peace: We learned
to embrace important life lessons about social
justice and peace. Queen of Peace was a place
where we found our voice and were called to
action for positive change.
Favorite Peace Memories: My favorite memories
include all-school liturgies, the junior ring mass
and dance, graduation (when our classmate played
the guitar), and my French teacher, Sr. Dorothea.
I really enjoyed Sr. Monice and our Saturday
evening liturgies in Room 227.
Preparation for Higher Education/Career: I am in
my eighth year in the Harvard Young Presidents’
Organization program, and I’ve learned so much
from my interactions with presidents of other
companies from around the globe. We all come to
the table with different experiences, and the takeaway has been how global diversity enriches our
workplaces and lives. I have always been moved
by William Butler Yeats’ quote: “Education is not
the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” This
is what I took away from Queen of Peace, too.
I learned critical thinking skills, to question,
and to discover.
Advice for Future QoP Grads: The business
world is incredibly fast-paced today and the
rate of change is staggering. This will require
strong technological and communication skills,
a willingness to adapt, and the ability to think
quickly. The preparation young women receive
at Queen of Peace will provide them with the
skill set to deal with a wide range of experiences
and challenges. The ability to work in and across
groups, and respect many different points of
view will serve them well. Above all, if they
keep in mind the importance of the Dominican
values, they will have a great framework for their
careers and actions.
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MARCH 25, 2012
Together in Harmony: Queen of Peace/St. Laurence
Alumni Band Concert, 2 p.m.
OCTOBER 20, 2012
The Peace Ball - Gala celebration of 50 years
OCTOBER 3, 2012
Athletic Hall of Fame
SUMMER, 2012
Peace Golf Classic
JUNE & SEPTEMBER, 2012
50th Anniversary Speaker Series
MAY 6, 2012
5K Run/Walk
Anniversary News
2012: Celebrating
the Legacy of Peace
This year we have many reasons to celebrate the legacy of Queen of Peace
High School. But one thing is for certain – we can’t do it without you! The
Peace Community invites students, family members, alumni and friends
to take part in a number of very special 50th anniversary events. So please
mark your calendar, save these dates – and most of all, plan to join us.
MARCH 13, 2012
50th Anniversary Speaker Series:
Author Nahid Sewell, 5:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER, 4, 2012
Founder’s Day - 50th Anniversary
Mass and Reception
For the latest details, visit queenofpeacehs.org or call (708) 496-4750.
Financials
11.50%
1.19%
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
Contributions and Fund Raising
Auxiliary Activities
Investment Income
Other Sources
Reserves
Total
3,784,885
430,134
84,585
65,180
59,466
574,856
4,999,106
75.71%
8.60%
1.69%
1.30%
1.19%
11.50%
100.00%
2,207,607
247,509
101,878
101,070
1,025,950
209,622
168,526
643,799
293,145
4,999,106
44.16%
4.95%
2.04%
2.02%
20.52%
4.19%
3.37%
12.88%
5.86%
100.00%
1.30%
1.69%
8.60%
75.71%
Expenses
Instructional
Activities and Athletics
Auxiliary Activities
Student Aid
General Administration
Advancement and Development
Recruiting
Plant Operations
Depreciation
Total
5.86%
12.88%
3.37%
4.19%
44.16%
20.52%
Unrealized Gain in Investments
741,670
Total Capital Expense paid out of reserve
552,642
2.02%
2.04%
4.95%
Includes technology upgrades, furnishings,
equipment and major building repairs.
13.66%
Contributions and Fund Raising Income
Annual Appeal - Operational
Scholarships and Grants
Parent Organizations
Commemorative Program
Other Gifts
Total
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Queen of Peace High School
44,444
295,253
29,159
2,523
58,755
430,134
10.33%
68.64%
6.78%
0.59%
13.66%
100.00%
10.33%
0.59%
6.78%
68.64%
Donors
An exceptional, values-based
education is one of the greatest gifts
you can give to a young woman,
opening her mind and spirit. Queen
of Peace High School strives to
maximize student opportunities by
increasing resources and utilizing
them to provide a rigorous
curriculum and programs.
Thank you to all our donors who graciously
supported Queen of Peace through the:
• Annual Fund – provides additional funds for
operating needs and Peace programs.
• Scholarship Fund – supports academic awards and
financial aid. Direct financial assistance from individual
donors, student sponsors, foundation and grant
contributors, and interest from investments assisted
229 students.
• Designated Gifts – enhance special curricular,
co- curricular programs and clubs.
• Commemorative Program – sustains the Peace campus
Ministry Program where students learn, live and proclaim
the Gospel, through faith formation, prayer, and reflection,
all-school liturgies, class retreats, and service outreach.
• In-kind Gifts – reduces operating expenses for the school
and helps at fund raising events.
Giving levels represent donors’
cumulative totals for the 2011
fiscal year (July 1, 2010 - June 30,
2011). The Peace Community is
grateful for every gift and every
loyal donor.
$20,000+
Helen Brach Foundation
James and Mary Osborn
Peace Parents Sports Boosters
Sinsinawa Dominicans, Inc.
$15,000+
W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
$10,000+
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
Patricia Mulligan DeLeonardis
‘66 and John DeLeonardis
Fred J. Brunner Foundation
Thomas and Virginia Paulick
Thomas W. Dower Foundation
Sinsinawa Dominican
Ministry Fund
$5,000+
Anonymous
Anonymous
Donald P. & Byrd M.
Kelly Foundation
Kay Leonard Otter ‘71
and Bob Otter
Genevie Labuda Prangle ‘82
and Michael Prangle
$2500+
Anonymous
Blanche M. Walsh
Charity Trust
Gera-Lind Kolarik
Mesirow Financial
Anne O’Malley ‘75
Richard Starmann
Target, Take Charge of Education
Union Pacific Employee
Matching Gifts Program
$1000+
Marilyn Aiello, O.P., M.D
Bank of America
Matching Gift Program
Don and Win Biernacki
Boeing
Julie Burke-Concannon ’80
Pamela Biedermann Condon ’67
and Pat Condon
Kathy Emmerson
Donna Gailus ’77
Christine Nakon Guzior ’70
Dori Gibbons Hachmeister ‘74
and Warren Hachmeister
Illinois First Amendment Center
Irish Fellowship Educational
and Cultural Foundation
JC Penney
Bonnie Maks
NuMark Credit Union
Nypro
Marti O’Rourke Konstant ‘72
and Bruce Konstant
Catherine Scalise Pesch ’75
Mary Lou Sullivan
LeeAnn Swider ’89
Switchboard Apparatus, Inc.
$500+
Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan
Donna Ramsden Barnicle ’82
Patrice Bidinger-Chessare ’70
John Borowski
BP Fabric of America Fund
Jacqueline Payton Bueschel ’86
Christina Pierorazio Carinato ’84
Christine and Christian
Dannhausen-Brun
Denise Eligan ’73
Betty and Maureen Finnerty
Margaret Hannigan Francis ’66
Jose Gamboa
Mary Costello Geoghegan ’75
Tony Grazutis
Kathleen Hanlon, Ph.D.
JC Penney, Calumet City
Maureen O’Connor Krasula ’66
Carol Larson
Mary Kay Nickels
Carol Lenza Petersen ’72
Paula Ramirez
Elizabeth Gamble Reidy ’67
Judith Reynolds ’68
Donna DeBelle Stache ’70
$250+
Cathy Baumann ’92
Jean Belke
Tracy Kowalczyk Billows ’91
Burbank Women’s Civic Club
James P. Daley, Attorney at Law
Karen Maslar Donar ’77
Louise Tonozzi-Frederick and
Todd Frederick
Loretta Ganz ’78
Trudi Goggin
Irene Halko
Alice Harper ’66
Louise and Pat Hillegass
Susan Green Horn ’67
JC Penney, Ford City
Karen Kane ’73
Marilynn and John Kennedy
Karyn Krueger-Swade, D.D.S. ’84
Tina Kuska ’89
Marlene Lojas ’86
Michael Macakanja
Pamela Madden ’77
Anne O’Neill Malone ’73
Maureen Houlihan McShane ’76
Andrea Meier ’05
Margaret Molinari ’75
MW Leasing Company LLC
Mary Jo O’Halloran Nottke ’77
Margaret Orbon ’69
Joe Piazza
Marian Powers, Ph.D. ’72
Linda Labno Regan ’88
Diane Piszczor Rink ’92
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Donors
$250+ continued
Kathy Roberts-Blair ’81
Jean Roche ’73
Janice Roche ’77
Sherry Trojniar Russo ’68
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Matching Gift
Margaret Quinn Siefert ’69
Dawn Wilk Sinclair ’89
Barbara Wheaton Smith ’67
Richard and Allison Starmann
Sunrise Transportation
Sherry Webb
James Weiss
Janice Stanislawski
Zeller, Ph.D. ’70
Donna Sniegowski Zidek ’78
BP Matching Funds Programs
$100+
Barbara Schindler Allelujka ’70
Susan Brogan Allen ’87
Roberta Allen
American Sportswear
Sharon Gallagher Ariola ’82
Judy Christakos Bailey ’67
Bansley and Kiener, L.L.P.
Connie Barsanti
Laraine Barshes
Lynda Bartlett ’82
Cecile Batchelor ’70
Theresa Baumann ’93
Donna Jenkins Beckett ’67
David Bell
Sharon McDermott Bell ’67
Andrea Benegas
Mary Boyle ’79
Burbank Sports
Annette and Chad Burlet
Mary Burns
Patricia Bush ’72
Ann and Sal Campagna
Janet Canales
Judy Canning
Jennifer Pearson Clancy ’89
Colleen Sexton Coddington ’97
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Bridget and Jim Coffing
Cranley Scholastics
Christine Borawski Cullum ’66
Denise Metke Dalton ’89
Paula Tishka Dansart ’77
Carol Dapogny
Patricia DeHoff ’83
Michelle Nowak Denton ’89
Rose Skubiszewski Diamond ’77
John Dragicevich
Mary Drinan
Robert and Leticia Dudek
Elgin Beverage Company
Virginia Wakerly Engler ’66
EZ DUZ IT Products, Inc.
Laura Leigh Ferrio ’82
Fettes, Love & Sieben Plumbing
and Heating Contractors
Dick and Sue Flando
Erin Foley ’03
Natalie Formica
Mary Beth Sutton Fournier ’73
Anne Marie Friedrich, O.P.
Christine Stanuch Frisbie ’68
Jennifer Burns Fruhwirth ’92
Laura Gabriel ’83
Ruby Gray Gadomski ’73
Theresa Gaglione
Bethany Gale
Vanesa Garcia
Susan Lenegan Gardner ’77
John Gardner
Sharon Geinosky
Francine Gattone Gilmartin ’69
Darlene Graf
Nancy Halbauer
Kathryn Haraldson, D.D.S. ’88
Harding Mechanical, Inc.
Therese Haskins
Celeste Zizzo Hayward ’75
Karen Herman DeMuro ’77
Janice Tucker Jacobsen ’75
Jura Jancys
Kathy Procenti Jasinski ’73
Thomas Jasko
Bonnie Johnson
Therese Keaty Joyce ’70
Joseph and Susan Kaput
Karen Vonderheide Karpinski ’76
Margaret and Ronald Kassen
Michelle Kassen, M.D. ’88
Joe and Sally Keenan
Jacki Sue Kelley
Kiki’s French Bistro
Carol Lowery King ’75
Kathryn Miller Klyczek ’77
Mary Lou and Ray Kolasinski
Amy Neberieza Konczyk ’92
Loretta Korolewicz
Beverly Bogusevic Kralovec ’75
Lisa Hacker Krch ’81
Krull Window Company, Inc.
Margaret Laude Kuhlow ’87
Robert Lang
Joann Lapinskas
Laura Laucius ’79
Law Offices of George J. Jasinski
Susan Kosola Lazarz ’70
Beth England Leahy ’75
Rosemary Leonard
Kathleen Kostovich LePitre ’72
Judith Loch ’86
Kathleen McGann Loftus ’75
Dale Niedospial Maher ’73
Janice Kalebich Malburg ’78
Gail Giblin Malone ’75
Margaret Maloney ’74
Veronica Dazzo Marosi ’67
Tom and Dee Marsh
Kathleen and Dan Mathes
Mayor Harry Klein, City of Burbank
Catherine McCarthy-Heyn,
Psy.D. ’94
Kathryn Ziemba McNulty ’02
Manette McReynolds ’72
Patricia McTeague
Midway Dodge
Midwest Welding Supply
Lucille Miller
Donna Murphy-Buckley ’72
Mary Murray Martin ’76
Mary Murtaugh Frech ’79
Patricia Mysza ’74
Rachael Cwiok Narel ’95
Michele Nowak
Anne Shudell Ociepka, Ph.D. ’66
Thomas Olund
Gene O’Malley
Tom and Pat O’Malley
Erin O’Malley Donohue
Matt O’Shea, 13th Ward Alderman
Kathryn Thullen Osial ’75
Sharon Ostrowski ’75
Kristine Owens
Joan and Fred Pearson
Mary Piper-Stanwyck ’82
Nancy Lahey Popp ’72
Jayne Purcell, Ph.D. ’75
Eulalia Ramsden
Fr. Paul Reicher
Mary Pat Kane Reilly ’72
Monica R. Roberts ’71
Mary Roche
Maria Roche ’71
Theresa Roche ’84
Larry and Karen Roche
Rocky’s Bar and Grill
Kathleen Mulligan Ross ’67
Karla Ruggiero ’89
Michelle Ranson Ruiz ’92
Gale Runnels
Ann-Marie Scesnewicz ’81
Mary Schneider
Camille Schroeder
Alison Shinners Segebarth ’75
Joe Sendra
Linda Shinners ’84
Lynn Barnat Siedlecki ’74
Kathleen Gaynor Slocum ’75
Margaret Smith ’84
Joanne Spatz ’69
Celanne Spitkovsky ’66
James and Roseann Spoto
St. Bede Athletic Association
Tracy and Brian Stalzer
Patricia Dunne Stewart ’74
Laura Storino ’96
Mary Stubitsch ’76
Bill and Patti Sus
Cynthia Paluch Swaback ’73
Elizabeth Swider, M.D. ’90
Team Warehouse
Lora Tharp
Margaret Tolson ’93
Monica Toporkiewicz ’96
Dorothy Villanova
Senator Louis Viverito
Linda and Terry Vorderer
Kathleen Tierney Wall ’78
Mara Weil
Maureen Williams ’71
Kathleen Kenney Winter ’80
Kate and Dan Wood
Greg Wright
Judith Zitlow
Gifts to $99
Lorraine Alberts ’81
Mary Alberts ’67
Mary Wagner Altman ’66
Karen Amador
James Antos
Patrick and Marilyn Ball
Angela Sahr Barrett ’92
Jacqueline Fiore Barta ’79
Tom and Catherine Brady
Robert and Amelia Bruce
Carolyn Burke
Therese Drwila Bychowski ’75
Eileen Kosola Carney ’66
Linda Cerabona ’74
Karen Sukis Cerney ’78
Jean Charnas ’66
Laura Lamoureux Chromizky ’77
Carole Small Collins ’70
Irene Martarano Crea ’80
Lisa D’Amore Durcan ’90
Sharon Claussen Deenihan ’94
Denise Delacey ’75
Karen Smith Delestowicz ’94
Renee Maas DeMey
John and Barbara Dermody
Nancy Chesen Devine ’71
Ken Donnelly
Edward and Elaine Duszak
Charles and Sheila Edwards
Donna Sablich Essig ’72
Mary Pat Dineen Eul ’70
Joanne Evoy ’76
Eileen O’Rourke Fitzpatrick ’67
Donors
Gifts to $99 continued
Cynthia Spano Fleischer ’73
Carol Ennis Fourier ’66
Mr. and Mrs. John Franco
Sandra Bruckner Franklin ’72
Donna Fratto
Patricia Freudenberg
Lisa DeLauriea Fruh ’85
Mary Gackowski
Denise Roti Gallagher ’83
Theresa Gardas
Mary Lou Gorka
Diane Vanek Gradassi ’68
Elizabeth Jensen Hall ’95
Susan McDermott Hall ’67
Catherine Hanisits ’70
Janice Hasler
Maureen Henehan ’76
Lizbeth Hennessy ’74
Judy Dyrda Hoyt ’68
Janet Miller Hudson ’75
Carol Crosetto Jago ’69
Marjorie Migawa Jarosik ’88
Jean Johnson
Roman and Mary Kazecki
Maureen Barry Keane ’70
Mary Ellen Kelly ’67
Marianne Kenny ’79
Kevin and Joyce Kenny
Amy Kenny ’03
Julie Kenny ’05
Kevin Kiekhafer
Mary Small Kurnik ’80
Marlene Plesniak Lees ’66
Emily Long ’91
Maria Lopez
Shannon and Frank LoPiccolo
Karen Lynch ’77
Maureen and Dave Malloy
Colleen Murphy Manika ’79
Leanne McBride
McKesson Foundation
Kathryn McLaughlin ’03
Maureen Nelligan McMahon ’74
Linda Mellon Meents ’66
Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
Kathleen Mikulski ’97
Mary Ann Mueninghoff, O.P.
Marti Murray ’68
Christine Husnik Murray ’66
Barbara Kossman Myers ’90
Peggy McDonald Nielsen ’69
Kathleen Ahern Nolan ’66
Joan O’Neill ’70
Bernadette O’Shea ’85
Mary Pat Pearson ’93
Michelle Pfeiffer ’02
Gwen Czoski Piekarz ’66
Kay Porsche
Marilyn Power
Jillian Rawl ’00
Joan Sedlak Reylek ’74
Nancy Murphy Rice ’73
Maria Rodriguez ’98
Gerilyn Gray Rynne
Heather Saylor
Therese Sullivan Scanlan ’70
Susan Schrey ’97
Margaret Clancy Schroeder ’76
Regina Rigoni Sennello ’67
Kathy Sereyka
Mary Pat McCabe Sheppard ’76
Adele Murray Sievers ’69
Diane Rybicki Skupien ’70
Adeline Smith
Geralyn Sullivan Snyder ’74
Rebecca Straple ’05
Trudy Nitsche Sullivan ’67
Nancy Tegtmeyer
Kathy Nagle Terborg ’69
Teresa Thara
Robert Therrien
Mary Tierney ’81
Christian Tito
Union Pacific Matching Fund
Roberta Jablonski Walaszek ’82
Kathleen Wawrzyniak Weber ’66
Nancy and Andrew Westman
Jeanne Widing ’81
Cathleen Sikora Winkofsky ’71
Leonard and Penelope Winnick
Jeanette Michaud Zawacki ’73
Financial Aid Student
Sponsors/Grants
Big Shoulders/BSF DSF
Big Shoulders/Gallagher
Big Shoulders/Mazza Foundation
Burbank Sertoma Club
Chicago Lights at Fourth
Presbyterian Church
Christ Deliverance Temple
Congregation De Notre Dame
Czech Catholic Union
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
Firemen’s Assoc. of Chgo.,
Local 2, IAFF
Force Foundation
HFS Chicago Scholars
Horizons for Youth
Link Unlimited
Bonnie Maks
Maryville Academy
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mullins
Michael O. Leavy
Peace Parent Assoc. Scholarship
St. Albert the Great Church,
Holy Name Society
St. Albert the Great Church,
Ladies Guild
St. Albert the Great School,
Parents Association
St. Jane de Chantal School
St. Pancratius Church
Universal Temple of Truth
Spiritual Church
Uno Charter School Network
Visitation Scholarship Program
Pro Bono
Art Brauer
Mary Burns
Todd Frederick
Donna Gailus ‘77
Richard Gaston
Kelly Cox McCann ‘83
Bob McKeown
Kay Leonard Otter ‘71
Kami Stong
Kevin Vaccaro
In-kind Gifts
Angie’s Pizza
Arlington Race Track
Aunt Diana’s Candy Makers
Balmoral Park Race Track
Barraco’s Pizza
Beads and Butter, Riverside
Best Buy
Blue Man Group at the Briar
Street Theatre
Brian Stach
Burbank Sports
C & R Automotive
Carquest
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Bulls
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Chi-Tung Restaurant
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe
Cookie Lee, Worth
Creative Creations, Alsip
Cooper’s Hawk
Delicious Creations, Hickory Hills
Durbin’s Restaurant
Ed Ford Creative Jewelers
Fox’s Oak Lawn Restaurant & Pizza
Louise & Todd Frederick
Dawn Goshko, Lia Sophia
Grassano’s Pizza
Harding Mechanical
Hayden’s Sports
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Hotel 71
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
IN. PURSEinators, Orland Park
J. Gray Wood, Chicago
Joe’s Italian Villa
Law Offices of George J. Jasinski
Joseph and Susan Kaput
Kelly Lucas, Pampered Chef
Dr. Joseph Laluya
Mama Luigi’s
MLR Photography
Mother’s Day Restaurant
North Riverside Players
Oak Hills Country Club
Palermo’s Pizza
Papa Joe’s Restaurant
Patio Restaurants
Sandpiper Lighting, Chicago
Santo Sport Store
Sinsinawa Dominicans, Inc.
SMJ Realty Group
Richard Starmann
St. Albert Church
St. Rita High School
The Patio Restaurants, Inc.
Tom Killoran Photography
Top Notch Silkscreening
Weber’s Bakery
Wilrae, Inc
Lil and Charlie Yerkes
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Commemoratives
Peace’s Commemorative
Program offers an opportunity
to honor family members and
friends while making a gift to
Queen of Peace High School.
Commemorative cards are used for many
occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, retirements,
congratulations, graduations, get well wishes or
memorial remembrances. We are grateful to those
individuals who participate.
Anniversary
Holiday Blessings
Judy and Ray Kunzler
~ Susan Green Horn ‘67 and
Steven Horn
Mary and Jim Costello
~ Mary Costello Geoghegan ‘75
Memorials
Birthday
Jinny Wenstrup
~ Mary Costello Geoghegan ‘75
Get Well
Kathleen Patricia Miller
~ Luci Miller
Richard Starmann
~ Anne O’Malley ‘75
Janet Barham
Erica Heilmann
Pat Olund
~ Queen of Peace Community
Rosa Toxtle
~ Webb Family
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Marie E. Hanigan
~ Benegas Family
Ralph Arnold
Dolores Pender
~ Biernacki Family
Loretta Dubin
Madeline Gagner
Shirley Green
Donald Kimball
Mary McCarthy
Martin Munster
Phil Patton
~ Brady Family
Hattie Dobroszczk
~ Amelia and Robert Bruce
Don Newhall
Ken Roberts
~ Patricia Bush ‘72
Lottie Grondquist
Danny Leahy
~ Donna Sablich Essig’72
Carol Lazaroff
~ Judy Canning
Andy Budz
Mrs. Clarke
Helen Grigas
Nancy B. Moser
Mary Mulcahy
Gaetano Raineri
JoEvelyn Reams
Magdalena Sanchez
Rosemary Semanic
Gary Stracks
Mary Wolsic
Mr. Zwit
~ Peg Hannigan Francis ’66
and John Francis
John Gorman
~ Karen Sukis Cerney ’78
Elizabeth Barton
John McGuire
Amita Michels
Mary Medich
Margaret “Midge” Small
~ Carole Small Collins ‘70
Audrey Loewe
Mary Lucas
Patricia Maloney
~ Sharon Claussen Deenihan ‘94
Irene Vileta
~ Pat Mulligan DeLeonardis ’66
and John DeLeonardis
Audrey Loewe
Patricia Maloney
~ Karen Smith Delestowicz ‘94
Guy McFarland
~ Ken Donnelly
Cele Ruess Cotter
~ Ken and Eileen Donnelly
Sarah Dobbyn
Rose Klenn
Mathew Obirck
Alison Skoglund
~ Dudek Family
Lynne Nolan
~ Mr. & Mrs. Edward Duszak
Patricia O’Neil
William Schroeder
~ Charles and Sheila Edwards
Barbara Dennehy
~ John and Sue Franco & Family
Joe Booda
Josephine Chesna
Emelindo D’Aversa
Debra DeGasso
~ Donna Fratto
Al Apicella
Lucille Fitzner
Mary Ann Geoghegan
Richard Janachowski
LaVerne Krause
Casimir Madej
Helen Mazzaj
Eileen Newman
~ Terry Gardas
Jeanne Strupeck
~ John Gardner
Nora Mary Huntley
George Johnson
LaVerne Krause
Diane Sheehy
~ Mary Costello Geoghegan ‘75
Florence M. Fisher
~ Darlene Graf
Richard Janachowski
~ Kathleen M. Hanlon
Salvatore LaMorte
Lottie Polacek
~ Susan Green Horn ‘67
Al Apicella
Lucille Fitzner
Mary Ann Geoghegan
Richard Janachowski
LaVerne Krause
Casimir Madej
Helen Mazgaj
Eileen Newman
~ Jean Johnson
Genevieve Kaput
Marcella M. Moore
~ Joseph and Susan Kaput
Brian Kingsbury
~ Amy Kenny
Fred Kuzmanich
~ Kevin and Joyce Kenny
Helen Donahue
Kevin Kenny
~ Marianne Kenny
LaVerne Krause
~ Joann Lapinskas
Alejandra Abaunza
~ Maria S. Lopez
George Johnson
~ Bonnie Maks
Mary Lou Magee
Carlos Martinez Rodriguez
~ Dave and Maureen Malloy
Rosemary Kellam
Gene Moriarty
~ Anne O’Neill Malone ’73
Dorothy Plack
Joseph Price
~ Leanne McBride
Commemoratives
Memorials continued
Philip Oliver Emmerich
~ Luci Miller
Joanna Ehardt
Patrick Hannon
Donald Lawlor
Don Phillips
Jim Rasinski
~ Mary Kay Nickels
Mark Butler
Ellen Cahill
Jim Carney
Jack Daly
~ Anne O’Malley ‘75
Mary Ann Geoghegan
Richard Janachowski
Bernice Klod
~ Kristine Owens
Beth Ann Gallagher
Richard Janachowski
LaVerne Krause
~ Carol Lenza Petersen ‘72
James J. Vanecki
~ Thomas and Virginia Paulick
Richard Lobas
~ Kay Porsche
Charles Leen
~ Joan and Fred Pearson
Alejandra Abaunza
Mario Ammendola
Dolores Antos
Jean Bogusevic
Tim Burke
Alice Chathas Ellis
Barbara Dennehy
Eileen Donnelly
Mary Ann Geoghegan
Warren Hachmeister
Patrick Hannon
Richard Janachowski
George Johnson
Rosemary Kellan
Maryellen Kerschbaum
Brian Kingsbury
Charles L. Kornhorst
LaVerne Krause
Barbara Lee
Casimir Madej
Joe Maggio
James McAuliffe
Jim Mulcahey
Frances V. Novak
Sandra Pettigrew
Michael Rauen
Kenneth A. Roberts
Bill Scholts
Paul Simmons
Bernadette Tucker
~ Queen of Peace Community
Patrick Hannon
Richard Janachowski
Bernice Klod
LaVerne Krause
Charles Leen
Kay McLoughlin
~ Mary Pat Pearson ’93
Edward A. Lowery
~ Ed Roche and Connie Brooks
Ralph Arnold
Anne Carollo
Edward Costin
Dolores Kuenster
Cecilia Nilligan
William Powell
William Riordan
Richard Santorso
Carolyn Sexton
Elizabeth St. Aubin
Elise Steenbergen
~ Mary Roche
Edward A. Lowery
~ Robert and Ritsuko Roche
Richard Janachowski
Joanna Kelly
LaVerne Krause
Gina Meliska
Bud Sorge
~ Camille Schroeder
Theresa Antonowicz
Emily Kucan
~ Kathleen Sereyka
Mary Alice Doherty
George Frangedakis
~ Mary Pat McCabe Sheppard ‘76
John Pappas
Beatrice Wiggins
~ Adeline Smith
Susan Breer
James mcDonald
~ Pat Dunne Stewart ‘74
Al Apicella
~ Nancy Tegtmeyer
Katherin Collier
Margaret Gary
~ Robert Therrien
Harold Therrien
~ Robert Therrien and
Linda Bielitzki
Rita Burba
Theresa Ponzica
~ Christian Tito
LaVerne Krause
~ Linda Vorderer
Hattie Dobroszczyk
Michael Flisk
George Johnson
LaVerne Krasue
Rosa Toxtle
~ Webb Family
Gene Moriarty
~ Judy Zitlow
Jean Pezdek
~ Tom Zydron, Teri, Luke and
Liz Thara
In Honor of
The O’Malley Family
~ Anne O’Malley ‘75
Anne O’Malley
~ Kathleen Gaynor Slocum ‘75
Every effort has been made
to present a complete listing
of names. If an error or
omission has occurred, please
notify the Development Office
at (708) 496-4750, so that the
correction can be made. All
contributions made on or after
July 1, 2011 will appear in our
2011-2012 Annual Report.
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Our Team
2011-12 Board of Directors
Administration Team
50th Anniversary Committee Members
Marilyn Aiello, O.P., M.D.
Brigid Cashman
Patricia DeLeonardis ‘66
Denise Eligan ‘73
Donna Gailus ‘77
Trudi Goggin
Gera-Lind Kolarik
Mary Laney
Joan McCann, O.P.
Kay Leonard Otter ‘71
Mary Ann Mueninghoff, O.P.
Tom Paulick
Karen Reynolds ‘82
Mary Lou Sullivan
LeeAnn Swider ‘89
Anne O’Malley ‘75
During this celebratory year, the Peace Community is grateful for the dedication
of our 50th Anniversary Committee. These spirited and enthusiastic alumnae, moms
and friends created dynamic committees and events in honor of Queen of Peace
High School’s 50th Anniversary.
President
Mary Kay Nickels
Principal
Natalie Formica
Assistant Principal for
Student Services
Barbara Wheaton Smith ’67
Assistant Principal for Instructional
Technology Integration
Institutional Advancement
Cindy Kmetty
Sinsinawa Dominican
Corporate Members
Director of Development and
Alumnae Relations
Mary Ellen Gevelinger, O.P.
Carol Lenza Petersen ‘72
Prioress of the Congregation
Institutional Advancement
Mary Howard Johnstone, O.P.
Vicaress of the Congregation
Kathleen Phelan, O.P.
Helen Blount ‘66, Pat Mulligan DeLeonardis ’66, Margaret Hannigan Francis ’66,
Charleen Tipping Crean ’68, Shirley Suski Duray ’68, Cindy Rusin Koss ’68,
Sherry Trojniar Russo ’68, Mary Jane Leonard Beran ’70, Eileen Meyering ‘71,
Kathy O’Donnell McWhorter ‘71, Kay Leonard Otter ’71, Carol Lenza Petersen ’72,
Anne O’Neill Malone ’73, Denise DeLacey ’75, Donna Gailus ‘77, Donna Sniegowski
Zidek ‘78, Colleen Murphy Manika ’79, Kathy Roberts-Blair ’81, Donna Ramsden
Barnicle ’82, Lynda Bartlett ’82, Laura Leigh Ferrio ’82, Carol McFee McCormick ‘82,
Karen Lang Reynolds ’82, Linda Shinners ’84, Eileen Walsh Smith ’84, Pam Kunz
Cruz ’87, Jennifer Pearson Clancy ’89, Denise Metke Dalton ’89, Mary Rita Crowe ’90,
Jennifer Burns Fruhwirth ’92, Cherie Russ ’94, Vanessa Sheehan ’01, Caitlin Milligan
‘06, Dolly Albarello, Cindy Kmetty, Cathy Ramirez, Denise Terry, Linda Vivona
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Pamela Mitchell, O.P.
Mary Rathert, O.P.
Julie Schwab, O.P.
General Councilors
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