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Alumni Engagement Off to a Strong Start in the New Year
Our alumni community is off and running! Over the past few weeks, the Alumni Association has connected with several reunion groups who are busy planning their milestone celebrations during SHS Homecoming 2024. Just this past weekend,16 gymnastics alumni and former coaches returned to campus to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their state championship titles. Next month, nearly a dozen more alumni will be on campus teaching and performing as a part of Odyssey, Stevenson's biennial arts festival.
Our calendar is full of many other exciting opportunities to interact with fellow Patriots in the coming months. I hope you will explore ways to get involved, as well. Whether it's volunteering at a Foundation event, attending an alumni gathering, mentoring an ambitious student, or simply sharing your news and updates with former classmates, our alumni community grows stronger with every active and engaged member.
I look forward to connecting in the months ahead. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024!
Warm regards,
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-- Ryan Fowler, SHS Alumni Association |
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Kiki Van Zanten Drafted by NWSL's Houston Dash
Kiki Van Zanten '19 was selected by the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League draft held earlier this month in Anaheim, CA. The Dash is a professional women's soccer team affiliated with Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo FC. Kiki was also a member of Jamaica’s history-making squad at the '23 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Before entering the NWSL draft, Kiki played college soccer at the University of Notre Dame, leading the Irish to four NCCA tournament appearances.
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Gymnastics Alumni Mark 20th Anniversary of State Titles
Twenty years after their last string of ISHA titles, 16 alumni from the 2001-2004 boys and girls state championship gymnastics teams returned to campus last weekend for a ceremony commemorating their historic wins. Joined by longtime coach Judy Harwood, former coaches Mike Farina and Leonard Isaacs, and surrounded by family and friends, the past champions were presented with commemorative coins in recognition of their impressive accomplishments.
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SHS Seniors Named 2024 Science Talent Search Scholars
Shaurya Agrawal and Srikar Kovvuri were among 300 students nationwide to be named Scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Shaurya and Srikar were selected from 2,162 entrants who attend 712 high schools across 46 states and 10 countries.
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Patriettes Clinch State Championship
The Patriettes, Stevenson's competitive dance team, made its way to Bloomington, Illinois last weekend for the IHSA State Finals, where they claimed the 2024 state championship title! The win builds upon a historic run for our Patriettes, who have claimed a top-four finish in every IHSA State Final over the past twelve years -- the most of any sport at Stevenson.
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Is Your Class Celebrating a Reunion This Year?
Homecoming 2024 is less than nine months away! Classes of '14, '84, '74, and '69 have already begun planning milestone celebrations for late September. We are seeking members of the classes of '04 and '94 who are interested in joining a class reunion planning committee. Visit the reunions web page for more information, or contact Ryan Fowler.
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Foundation Online Raffle & Auction Goes Live February 15
The Stevenson Foundation's annual Online Raffle & Auction goes live on February 15, 2024. This year's event features dozens of family-friendly items up for bid and raffle. Event proceeds support vital Foundation programming like Stevenson to College (S2C) and One Family. For sponsorship information or to donate an item or package, contact Ashley Bunzol.
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Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
The Stevenson Athletics Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for its 2024 class of inductees. Nominations will be accepted for any athlete, coach, staff member, or supporter who through their commitment and dedication to the Stevenson athletic program have brought pride and distinction to the SHS school community. Click here to learn more and submit your nomination. The deadline for nominations is March 15.
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Survey Says: How Alumni Pronounce 'Go Pats'
Is it Pats like 'cats', or Pats like 'skates'? The results from our (un)scientific poll are in and 58% of respondents said Pats, like 'skates', is the correct pronunciation. Nikki Rodríguez '13 commented online:
Former cheerleader here, we always said Pats (like skates). Conversely, Al Gore '81 shared:
Prior to the '79 Rose Bowl Parade, the SHS Marching Patriots had a lengthy discussion and agreed that Pats, like 'cats',
was correct. Let the debate roll on!
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Alumni Giving Creates Lasting Impact for Today's Patriots
The past year was a period of remarkable growth for the Stevenson Foundation, backed in part by generous contributions from our Patriot community. Alumni giving totaled $236,387 in 2023, which includes donations by individuals, organizations and Foundations, class reunion fundraising, and alumni employee giving.
This significant support represents a growing community of active and engaged alumni who make the wellbeing and success of today's students a philanthropic priority. Vital Foundation programs like One Family, which provides financially-fragile students with access to immediate essentials and resources, and Stevenson to College (S2C), which supports first-generation and financially-fragile students in their journeys to and through college, help ensure that
all students at SHS can reach their fullest and brightest futures.
Our alumni community is also giving back in other ways. Whether it's volunteering for alumni events and Foundation fundraisers or lending their talents to our Board of Directors, your generosity and advocacy is a driving force behind the Foundation's incredible progress.
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Got News? Share Your Updates With Your Fellow Patriots
Recently married or promoted? Received an accolade or award? Starting a family? Message us with your latest milestones or achievements and we'll consider sharing in our monthly newsletter and other Alumni Association channels. Click here to submit your updates.
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The SHS Alumni Association is a program of the Stevenson Foundation, 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.
Stevenson Alumni Association
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