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VSP News Fall 2011
The Visitation Scholars kicked off the school year with the Annual Student Retreat. Freshmen became acquanted with their peers and seniors had the chance to share what it has meant for them to be a Visitation Scholar. The retreat focused on communication and problem solving. This annual event provides a bonding experience and builds a strong foundation for the school year.The VSP Parents also took part in their own retreat. The all day event allowed parents to voice some thoughts, tightening the bonds of our comprehensive support network.
Retreat 2011Students, Staff, and Board Members would like to thank the Cabrini Retreat Center for a pleasant stay.
VERITAS Dinner follow up
The 2nd Annual VERITAS Dinner Event took place on February 25th at the Irish American Heritage Center. www.irish-american.org It was a truly sentimental affair as we Honored Sr. Jean Matijosaitis.
The atmosphere was one of joy. Fun was had by all as we raised much needed funds.
We would like to thank all those who made this spectacular event possible.
Event Sponsors
Mr. Patrick & Dr. Peggy Burke
First Chicago Insurance Company
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Julie Richert
Whitnell & Co.
Special Thanks
Ashland Addison Florists
Mrs. Laura K. Smith & the Kelly Family
All of our Partner Schools
Auction & Raffle donors
The auction and raffle played an important role in the VERTIAS Dinner success. Listed below are all those businesses and individuals who were kind enough to contribute to the VSP. This year's cash raffle winners were Mrs. Donna L. Cassidy of Chicago (2nd place) and Mr. Ed Clark of Libertyville (1st place). Congratulations! And thanks to all those who donated to the event or took part in the raffle.
Three Tarts Bakery & Café, Pilates Connection, Ed Richert, Chicago Botanic Garden, Catering By Michael, Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center, Bikram Yoga in the City, Teddie Kossof Salon & Spa, Edward Fox Studios, The Peggy Nortebaert Nature Museum, Zanies, Victory Gardens Theater, The Redhead Piano Bar, Dick's Sporting Goods, Truefit & Hill, Adler Planetarium, Stuart-Rodgers Photography, Stanley's Kitchen Tap, Picker Staiger Concert Hall, Oceanique, Language Stars-Lincoln Park, Gymboree Play & Music, North Shore Racquet Club, Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Court Theater, Lake Forest Symphony Association, The Chicago Ensemble, Classic Kids, Chicago Accapella & Kate Anderson of the Boston Beer Co.
March 2011
Young Professional News
The YPG and friends along with some volunteer students helped beautify Garfield Blvd. and the Visitation school on a cold day this March. It was a Saturday of Mulching, painting and grounds cleaning which ended with some much deserved hot coffee and conversation. If you would like to join the YPG, please contact us via email.
January 2011
The Student & Sponsor bowling event was held at the UIC student center on January 22nd, 2011. Students, Sponsors, staff and friends of the program competed for the coveted Golden Pin! If you would like to Sponsor a student, please contact us via email!
Special Gifts
We appreciate donations in honor of a friend or loved one, living or passed.Carroll Christman honors: Sr. Ellen Carroll, Marie Carroll & James Carroll
Carmela Zammuto & Paul Caccia honor: Rose Mary Zammuto
Mary & William Kelly honor: Thomas A. Kelly (Scholarship Fund)
Laura K. Smith honors: Thomas A. Kelly & William F. White (Scholarship Fund)
Kathleen Berley honors: Martha & James Maddock
Cathrine Grussing, Jean Keppel and Jim & Gina Kopczynski honor: Donald P. Kelly
Service Learning
A gift to the VSP is a gift to the entire Chicago Area community.
A gift to the VSP is a gift to the entire Chicago Area community.
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