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2008-2009
Spring Semester 2009
July
St. Rita of Cascia High School Students Bring Service to Lawrence, Massachusetts
July 10, 2009
Summer vacation began for six St. Rita of Cascia High School students by taking volunteering to a different level. Read More...
Andy Moriarity Foundation Presents Donation
to St. Rita of Cascia High School
July 10, 2009
Recently, St. Rita of Cascia High School was presented with a $2000 donation by The Andy Moriarity Foundation. Read More...
June
Mark Payton Named Player of the Year
June 15, 2009
Mark Payton ’10 (Orland JHS) does not appear at first to be too intimidating. Standing 5’8” and usually reserved, he lets his play speak for him. And it speaks in a loud, clear voice. Read More...
Mustangs Fall in State Championship
June 15, 2009
The St. Rita Varsity Mustangs started the season with high expectations, and did almost everything they needed to win a state championship.
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May
Volleyball Wins Catholic League
May 28, 2009
Congratulations go out to the St. Rita Mustang Volleyball team, who defeated St. Ignatius on Saturday, May 23 to claim the program’s first-ever Catholic League Championship. Read More...
New Basketball Coach Hired
May 28, 2009
St. Rita made a big splash in the basketball world recently, when the school announced the hiring of a new head basketball coach, Gary DeCesare.
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Rita Students Confirmed by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago
May 14, 2009
On May 5, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, celebrated an all-school Mass at St. Rita of Cascia High School.
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Matt Goosherst ’10 Receives Sally Deenihan Mathematics Scholarship
May 14, 2009
Matt Goosherst, a member of the Class of 2010 at St. Rita of Cascia High School, was recently chosen as the winner of the Sally Deenihan Mathematics Scholarship, a scholarship fund founded by Jason Carney ’01 in May 2008. Read More...
Larry Damico ’09 Signs Soccer Scholarship to Cardinal Stritch
May 14, 2009
Larry Damico, a senior at St. Rita of Cascia High School, received an early graduation present when he signed a scholarship letter to play soccer at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. Read More...
St. Rita Students Honored at Vicariate Youth Leadership Banquet
May 6, 2009
On Sunday, April 26, six students from St. Rita of Cascia High School were honored at the 6th Annual Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards Banquet at Lexington House in Hickory Hills. Read More...
St. Rita Academic Awards Banquet
May 6, 2009
On Sunday, April 26, over 100 members of the St. Rita community came together at Fountain Hills Golf Club in Alsip, IL to recognize the academic talents of the 2009 graduating class. Read More...
Rita Volleyball Players Sign with St. Ambrose
May 6, 2009
Two members of the volleyball team at St. Rita of Cascia High School recently signed letters of intent. Read More...
April
Ritamen Honored at Alumni Banquet
April 22, 2009
For the second consecutive year, over 600 Ritamen and their guests gathered on campus at St. Rita of Cascia High School for the Alumni Banquet and Class Reunion. Read More...
Rita Theater Group Weaves a Great Performance out of Cotton Patch Gospel
April 22, 2009
Recently, St. Rita’s Theater Group ventured into new territory with their performance of the musical Cotton Patch Gospel, with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin. Read More...
Rita Cheerleaders Win National Competition
Release April 2, 2009
Congratulations go out to the St. Rita High School Varsity Cheerleaders, who are the 2009 American Open National Champions.
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Rita Baseball in Southside Conference Challenge April 9
April 2, 2009
The St. Rita of Cascia High School Fighting Mustangs Baseball team will be playing in the nightcap game of a triple header as part of the Southside Conference Challenge on Thursday, April 9. Read More...
March
Mark Sadowski ’92 Helps Bears Plan for Draft
March 30, 2009
Rita grad Mark Sadowski ’92 is hard at work as an area talent scout for the Chicago Bears as the team gets ready for the NFL Draft on April 25-26. Read the full article from the Chicago Bears.
Rita Students Attend Catholics at the Capitol
March 12, 2009
On Wednesday, March 4th, 12 Ritamen joined 3,500 other Catholic school students in Springfield to participate in the Catholics at the Capitol event. Read More...
Hopkins Honored by National Football Foundation
March 12, 2009
Recently, St. Rita of Cascia High School senior Martin Hopkins was honored at the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Chicago Metro Chapter Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony.
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Giving the Gift of Life at the Annual Blood Drive
March 4, 2009
February
Mark Hacker '90 promoted to Vice President & Lead Counsel - Home & Networks Mobility business
February 27, 2009
Motorola Law Department is pleased to announce that Mark Hacker has been promoted to Vice President & Lead Counsel for the Home & Networks Mobility (H&NM) business. Read More...
Rita Students Hear Sobering Story
February 26, 2009
The St. Rita of Cascia High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) recently invited motivational speaker Sarah Panzau to address students in the junior and senior classes about the dangers of drunk driving.
Rita Students Reflect on Ash Wednesday
February 26, 2009
While many were indulging in sweets on Fat Tuesday, the reflective season of Lent began early for a group of St. Rita of Cascia High School students and faculty. Read More...
Jordan Sodipo Signs with St. Ambrose
February 26, 2009
Jordan Sodipo ’09 has become the fifth member of the St. Rita Fighting Mustangs to sign a national letter of intent to play football in college.
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Augustinians and Alumni Gather
Throughout North America
February 23, 2009
Recently, St. Rita alumni and members of the Augustinian Order demonstrated their commitment to the core value of Unity through visits to the campuses of Villanova University in Philadelphia and St. Augustine High School in San Diego. Read More...
Brulin & Co., Inc. Promotes George Brodnicki '71 to President
February 23, 2009
Brulin & Co., Inc.,
manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announced the promotion of George
Brodnicki to President. Read More...
Senior Mike Hall Mixes Music with Tech
February 13, 2009
Recently, St. Rita senior Mike Hall (St. Cajetan) was interviewed for the Southtown Star’s “Stellar Students” column, a weekly feature that highlights student achievement outside the realm of traditional success stories in athletics or academics. Mike is an extremely gifted musician, but has also augmented his love of music with an aptitude for technology. By merging his passions, talents, and entrepreneurial spirit, Mike is well on his way to making his mark on the music industry. He currently is co-owner and founder of the multi-media company Skyline Productions as well as web hosting business boldwebservices.com. Follow the link below to read the online version of the February 11 “Stellar Students” column by Cheryl Dangel Cullen.
Read the interview from Southtown Star
Don Mrozek ’65 Recognized as Leading Lawyer
February 13, 2009
Don Mrozek, class of 1965, has long been regarded as one of the top lawyers in the Chicago area, and has been a most loyal and involved alumnus of St. Rita. Mrozek is currently the chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, and did teach at St. Rita for three years before turning to the legal profession. He was recently profiled in the Leading Lawyers Network Magazine. The PDF file can be viewed through the link below. Congratulations to Don and best wishes for continued success.
Read the interview from Leading Lawyers Network Magazine
St. Rita Announces Mustangs of the Month
February 9, 2009
Photo (left to right): February Mustangs of the Month: Anthony Zawaski ’10 (St. Germaine), Aamir Walton ’11 (St. Sabina), Derri Person, Jr. ’12 (St. Sabina), and Jerry Ponio ’09 (Somonauk).
Four Mustangs Sign for College Football
February 4, 2009
Four members of the Fighting Mustangs, St. Rita of Cascia High School’s football team, signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, February 4. Read more...
Ritamen Kick Off St. Baldrick’s Campaign
at Hope Hospital
February 2, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School’s 3rd annual St. Baldrick’s campaign began with a visit to Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.
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January
Mike Lally '06 Named 1st Team All-American
January 26, 2009
Mike Lally, St. Rita Class of 2006, now a junior linebacker at St. Xavier University, was recently named to the College Fanz Sports Network NAIA Coaches’ All-American Team. Read more...
Senior Jerry Ponio Nominated for Wendy’s High School Heisman
January 14, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School Principal Sally Deenihan extended congratulations to senior Jerry Ponio for being the School Winner in the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program. Read More...
Teacher & Coach Todd Kuska is a “Newsworthy Dad”
January 14, 2009
Science teacher and varsity football coach Todd Kuska ’90 was recently interviewed by Gerald Korson for the website Fathers for Good, an initiative for men by the Knights of Columbus. The article focuses on how faith and education translate into athletics. Please follow the link below for the full article. www.fathersforgood.org
Winners Announced in Jasica Art Scholarship Competition
January 12, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School recently announced the winners of the second annual Joseph J. Jasica Art Scholarship. The program was founded by alumni Raymond ’55 and Robert ’57 Jasica, in memory of their brother, Joseph, who was a 1952 graduate, now deceased. Read More...
St. Rita Announces Mustangs of the Month
January 12, 2009
Photo (left to right): January Mustangs of the Month: Martin Hopkins ‘09 (St. Cajetan), John Sheahan ’11 (Sutherland), Fernando Gamboa ‘10 (Galileo Academy), and Albert Alfano ’12 (Morgan Park Academy).
Rita Writers Pal Up with St. Agnes Students
January 7, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School sophomores who took a Creative Writing elective in the Fall Semester had a unique opportunity to share their linguistic gifts with a younger generation. Read more...