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Patriot Paths: The Power of Shared Experiences
What I've enjoyed most about my first five months at SHS has been connecting with our alumni. Patriots like Rebecca Silverman '13, who visited campus and shared her dreams of transforming Chicago's Roseland neighborhood through the power of books. Or Ed Gershon '93, who stopped by to view art he made as a student, and reminisce about life at Stevenson.
I’ve received emails, phone calls, and handwritten messages. Alumni reached out with news and accomplishments, or just to say hello. I heard from Al Scaletta '79, who completed his 72nd marathon in Tokyo, and David Roskelley '86, who ascended Earth's tallest summits. Sara Friedman '82 sent a Happy New Year postcard from Florida -- a warmly received note on a cold Illinois day.
I've enjoyed working alongside alumni like Stevenson's own Danielle Mall Colan '94 and Dan Miller '01, and planning milestone reunions with Carl Evans '03, Susan Chess Blumling '69, and Denise Majewski '73 has me excited for this year's Homecoming celebrations.
Big or small, near or far, no story is the same. From recent grads to some of our very first Patriots, our alumni's journeys are unique, but each of their paths leads back to SHS. I hope you'll pass along your news and updates to share with fellow Patriots -- look forward to hearing from you in the months ahead.
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-- Ryan Fowler, SHS Alumni Association |
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Elizabeth Lange Russell Appointed Elementary Principal
Beginning next school year, Elizabeth Lange Russell '06 will be the new principal of Apollo Elementary School. Located in Des Plaines, IL, the school serves 530 students in grades K-5. Currently Apollo’s assistant principal, Elizabeth has been with the district since 2012, previously as classroom teacher and literacy specialist.
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Alumnus Named to Red Bull Cliff Diving Circuit
James Lichtenstein '13 was recently named an official member of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The extreme sport sees competitors dive from heights of more than 88 feet, with scoring based on acrobatics and artistry. James is one of 24 team members who compete at Red Bull Cliff Diving events around the world.
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SHS Senior Earns Prominent Patriot Award
Recent graduate Ameya Mahajan '23 was recognized as a second semester Prominent Patriot Award winner at a school-wide ceremony last week. The award was created to celebrate students who demonstrate good character and citizenship. Ameya planned a TED-approved TEDxStevensonHighSchool event, that featured several talks by fellow students.
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Girls Water Polo Clinches Fifth State Championship
Stevenson’s girls water polo team clinched the IHSA State Championship on Saturday, May 20 with an 11-5 win over Mother McAuley -- the Patriot’s fifth state title since 2015. The victory capped off an impressive 35-1 season where the team went undefeated in Illinois. The Patriot’s record also pushed Coach Jeff Wimer past the 750 career win mark -- the most in IHSA girls water polo history.
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Retiring Faculty & Staff Honored, Welcomed into Alumni Network
Surrounded by loved ones, colleagues, and school leaders, retiring faculty and staff were recently celebrated at Stevenson's end-of-year recognition ceremony. This year's honorees include Maureen Albert, Lauren Epstein, Dr. Stephen Heller, M. Elizabeth Kenney, Rosann Masters, Elizabeth Maxwell, Lisa Nehring, Alice Nuteson, and Stephanie Schafer. We extend a warm welcome to our newest group of faculty and staff alumni!
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Young Alumni Share Insights on Transition to College
The Alumni Association was pleased to welcome nearly 30 young alumni back to campus last week for the annual
Transition to College Alumni Panel hosted by SHS Student Services. Recent graduates from a variety of colleges and universities shared their insights on everything from meeting new friends to the importance of forging relationship with professors. The volunteer panel's purpose is to help fellow Patriots as they make the leap to higher education.
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Class of 1990 Celebrates Pandemic-Delayed 30th Reunion
Nearly 50 members from the class of 1990 gathered for a much-anticipated 30-year reunion earlier this month. Special guests included former Stevenson football coach and gym teacher Bill Mitz, and former dean and biology teacher Charlie Bilodeau. Class member and DJ Greg Haus brought the entertainment -- setting the mood with some of the 90s' greatest hits. The reunion was organized by Sandy Jenner, who shared that her fellow Patriots are already looking forward to their 40th!
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Reunion Committees Prepping for Homecoming 2023
Is there an SHS reunion in your future? The classes of '73, '83, '93, '03, and '13 have begun planning their milestone reunions, most coinciding with Stevenson's 2023 Homecoming weekend on September 22-23. It's never too early to start thinking about your next reunion -- the class of '69 is already planning their 55th for fall of 2024! For information about future alumni events, activate your 360Alumni account, and follow the Alumni Association on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Alumna Authors Children's Book to Support Reading Development
Kimberly Pratscher Perry '06 will release her first children's book later this year. The former school teacher and reading interventionist was inspired to write
Finley the Fairy after researching the best options for her daughters' vocabulary development. The book is meant to encourage engagement, comprehension, and fluency for young readers. |
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Ellen Holub Belluomini Promoted to Assistant Professor Role
Congratulations to Ellen Holub Belluomini '84 who shared that she was recently promoted to Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts Global.
Got news? Send us a message and we'll share it with your fellow Patriots! Follow us on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook for more frequent updates from your SHS and alumni networks. |
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The Stevenson Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to
Empowering Students to Reach Their Full Potential. Vital Foundation programs provide students with assistance and opportunities they need to succeed at Stevenson and beyond. For more information and to learn about the positive impact of your support, contact Executive Director Linda Knapp at 847.415.4147 or LKnapp@StevensonFoundation.org.
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