IC Catholic Prep 47th Annual Knight of Jewels Gala a Huge Success

On Saturday, March 18th, IC Catholic Prep hosted their 47th Annual Knight of Jewels Gala with the theme of “Celebrate the Knight”, paying homage to the Knights of past, present, and future. The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook provided the perfect backdrop to showcase this year’s walk down memory lane. This fabulous evening began with a red carpet style photo opportunity for arriving guests while ICCP alumnus Ben Johnson, from the Class of 2016, performed on the piano. Celebrate the Knight was an inspirational evening, filled with fabulous food and drink, dancing to live entertainment by SPG Trio, and fond memories of the traditions of ICCP.

This year’s keynote speaker was Bill Krefft ’03, ICCP Head Football Coach of the 2016 IHSA Class 3A State Championship Team. Coach Krefft delivered a moving message about ICCP’s overall commitment to excellence for its students, athletes, and alumni, which has created a deep and strong foundation for the many generations of students yet to come. Guests also had the opportunity to hear from freshman Louis Narcisi and senior Autumn Gage as they reflected on what it means to them to be a Knight.

The Knight of Jewels is the high school’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing alumni, benefactors, families, friends and the community an opportunity to enjoy a fabulous evening while raising funds for the school. Proceeds from this event will help to transform the lives of ICCP students through enhanced academic and extra curricular programs, updated technology throughout the campus, and professional development of the faculty and staff.

This year’s event, chaired by Jim and Maureen Kenneally and Steve and Terry Remy, included a new format for fundraising. Instead of bidding on trips, sports tickets, or spa baskets, guests were asked to open their hearts through Fund a Knight and ICCP is proud to announce that more than $225,000 was raised! Donations to Fund A Knight are still welcome and openings are still available for the Buy-In Parties. Information can be found on the website www.ICCatholicPrep.org or by contacting ICCP President, Amy Fahey, at (630) 530-3485 or afahey@iccatholicprep.org.

ICCP extends their sincere gratitude to the event chairs, volunteers, and attendees who made this hugely successful evening possible, and a special thank you to the many Sponsors, Underwriters and Advertisers.

DIAMOND SPONSORS ($7,500)

Tim & Julie Hendricks Family

EMERALD SPONSORS ($5,000)

Haggerty Auto Group / Jerry, Sr., Bill ‘78 & Jerry, Jr. ‘82 Haggerty

The Fahey Family

RUBY SPONSORS ($2,500)

Management Two, Inc. / Scott & Becky (Cronin ‘84) Sutton

Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy - Elmhurst / Mike ‘87 & Dawn Calcagno

Dr. Brian Reardon DDS / Brian & Sue Reardon

RVG Partners LLC / Steve & Terry Remy

Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC / John ‘85 & Jennifer Falduto

UNDERWRITING

Dinner – Priester Aviation / Charlie ‘56 & Erika Priester

Wine & Spirits – IMG Technologies / Mike & Jeannie Curtin

Entertainment –Trisha Cassidy ‘80 & Andrew Wycislak

Entertainment – CE Rentals Inc. / Rob '86 & Sheryl Sloan Family

Printing – K7 Associates / Joe & Regina (Cronin ‘79) Hughes

Printing – QPBS INC. / John Dwyer

Floral & Decor – David & Shirley James Family

Sweets – AUM Inc. / Michael Miller

Sweets – Wirtz Realty Corporation / Don & Gail Vitek

Late Knight Cafe – La Hacienda de los Fernandez / Joe & Tracy Fernandez

Late Knight Cafe – Dan & Jenny Leahy

Photography – Stephen R. DiBrito Photography

Faculty & Staff Tickets – Kevin & Chrissy Maci Family

Valet – Rhocel & Aileen Bon Family

ADVERTISING

@Properties – The Schiller Team / Amy Schiller ‘83

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path / Mike ‘94, Michelle ‘96,

Kelly ‘00, Tom ‘05, & Dan ‘09 Muisenga

The D’Agostino Family

Immaculate Conception Grade School

Kingdom Farms / Kieran & Barb Moran

Larry Roesch Auto Group / Paul ‘79 & Laura (Bach ‘80) Koch /

Dan Roesch ‘79 & Jeannine (Roesch ‘75) Lee

L.W. Reedy Real Estate / Larry Reedy ‘93

MB Financial / Tom Ryan ‘81

Mostardi Platt / Bob & Cathy Platt

Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria / Pasquale Moreci

Wilkins Hyundai – Elmhurst / Tom Wilkins ‘79

Gibbons Funeral Home / Thomas ‘92 & Marya (Caso ‘93) Gibbons

Hefter, Leshem, Margolis Capital Management Group / Rick & Michele ‘84 Aspan

Liberty Sales Corp. / Suzie Bauernfeind ‘93

Odeum Expo Center / Sis Greco

Arts & Artisans / Amy Hoffman ‘86

Buck Services / Joe Buchholz

Camelot Paper / Bill & Stephanie Annicella

Classic Cinemas York Theatre Elmhurst

Clementi Printing Inc. / Tony & Laura Clementi

D&J Accounting & Tax Services, Ltd. / Joaquin & Gloria Gonzalez

Guaranteed Rate / John Noldan

Howlett & Associates, LTD / John Howlett

Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer

J.P.’s Landscaping, Inc. / John Pezza ‘77

Jostens / Patrick F. Buschette

Lakeside Bank – Elmhurst / Angela (Rodriguez ’93) Villegas

Midwest Accounting & Tax Services / Dario & Gina Del Fiacco

IC Catholic Prep is the oldest Catholic, co-educational college prep high school in DuPage County. Located in Elmhurst, ICCP is a regional high school that serves students from over thirty-five communities. For more information, please check the website at www.ICCatholicPrep.org.