Alumni Newsletter

As part of the Argo Com-munity High School District Master Facility plan, it was determined in the fall of 2017 that the artificial turf Memorial Field, used by Physical Edu-cation, Soccer, Football, and Marching Band had reached its useful life and was in need of replacement.  The Dis-trict got fifteen great years of use from the field, nearly double the warranty of eight years. Original project estimates for the Field Turf Replacement were $1,336,761. However, after much research and delibera-tion the Board of Education, at its February 2018 Board meet-ing, accepted the proposal from Kiefer U.S.A. to renovate the artificial synthetic turf field for $777,990.00. On Friday, August 17, 2018, Argo Community High School celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Argo Me-morial Field during the annual Maroon and White Night event.

In July 2019, Argo Community High School will be kicking off our Centennial Celebration as our school district turns 100 years old. A committee of Argo Alumni and staff have been working for months to plan for a year full of events to celebrate this momentous occasion. Final details will be available on the Argo Community High School website at www.argohs.net. Here are some dates for you to save on your calendars:

Argo Community High School celebrates its 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2019-20

GRAND RE-OPENING OF ARGO’S MEMORIAL FIELD

The intent of the Centennial planning committee is to involve our entire school commu-nity in the celebration, from future Argonauts who are in our elementary schools to our distinguished Argo Alumni. We hope to fill the stands and seats at all Centennial Celebra-tion events in order to honor the traditions, rich history, and future generations of Argo Community High School. We hope to see many of you throughout the year.

• 5k Centennial Celebration Fun-Run: Sunday, July 28, 2019 • Maroon and White Night Centennial Kickoff Celebration: Friday, August 16, 2019• First Home Football Game: Friday, August 30, 2019• Centennial Golden Fleece Festival and Talent Show: September 19-20, 2019• Homecoming Centennial Celebration: Friday, October 4, 2019• Centennial Veterans’ Day Assembly: Friday, November 8, 2019• Holiday Centennial Collage Concert: Friday, December 6, 2019• Alumni Night Centennial Celebration: Friday, January 17, 2020• Casino Night Centennial Celebration (Argo Higher Education Foundation): Friday, February 28, 2020 (tentative)• Centennial Gala Celebration: Saturday, June 6, 2020

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To all our Argo Community High School Alumni, thank you for your continuous support and pride for our school community. As generations of Argonauts visit at different school events, I learn more and more about the great stories and success of our alumni. Filling the pages of Planet Argo are only some of the amazing instances of what Argonauts are doing to make a difference in our communities and across the nation and world.

This next school year (2019-20) is a milestone in Argonaut history as our phenomenal school turns 100 years old. We plan to celebrate Argo Community High School every chance we get throughout the year as we honor the deeply established traditions and history of our school community. We hope you can join us for many of the Centennial Celebration events.

With Argo Pride,Dr. Jill Kingsfield

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

JANUARY 2018 ALUMNI NIGHT On January 12, 2018, Argo Community High School hosted its 2nd Annual Alumni Basketball Game in the Swanson Gymnasium. Twenty of our alum-

ni basketball players competed in the Maroon and White showdown with the hopes of walking away with bragging rights to the win. The coaches, Mr. Dallis Anderson and Mr. Phil Svetich once again showed their competitive and playful spirit with both teams. Thank you to the Alumni players for bring-ing your Argonaut spirit and basketball pride to the court!

CLASS REUNIONS

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GOLF OUTING

HOSPITALITY SPONSORSHopewell Services, LLCMidwest Educational Support Services, LTD.Franczek, P.C.Richard and Sharon PortilloHOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHy-Power ElectricUnited Radio PUGI Hyundai of Downers GroveFirst Student Bus CompanyTEE SPONSORSSportsfields, Inc.Cordogan Clark & AssociatesChicago Office ProductsArbor Management, Inc.Argo Teachers Union local 571DLA Architects, LTDAllied Universal SecurityKiefer USADavid BradyTalerico MartinBME ElectricChemcraftIHC Construction Companies, L.L.C.Hayes Mechanical SavWay LiquorsThe Graphic EdgeRachel Teresi GolfMr. and Mrs. Frank BasileUltimate GolfBannerville Willow FloristPROGRAM SPONSORSEric SmithThe LeaderShopAmber MechanicalACHS Support Staff UnionMetropolitan Corp.Hayes Mechanical Davis BancorpVirg Frees

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

The Argo Higher Edu-cation Foundation hosted its annual Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Over 130 golfers participat-ed in this great event with all proceeds going towards student scholarships. Many Argo Alumni, friends and family gather each year to play in this fun and fantastic event. Join us on June 19, 2019 at the Odyssey Club in Tinley Park for this year’s annual outing. Details avail-able at www.argohs.net on the Alumni tab.

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Tim Bumber, a 1976 graduate of Argo Community High School, has had an outstanding teaching and coaching ca-reer in Indiana. There he has coached 32 state medalists and one state champion track and eight All State cross country runners. Tim also runs summer youth programs for his park district and is currently coaching an Olympic trials marathon qualifier.

Allan Camacho, a 2006 graduate of Argo Community High School, is a busi-ness development manager for Traffic Tech where he works with community and business relations. Allan is also the CFO of the international branch of Traffic Tech. While at Argo, Allan was an All-State soccer player. Today, Allan continues to be very active with Argo Community High School by speaking with students about career choices and building relationships.

Tamara Ann Camp (nee Hrynko), a 1985 graduate of Argo Community High School, is the director of the DuPage County DNA Crime Lab. After graduating from Argo, Tamara went on to graduate from the U of I and get her masters from Northwestern. In her first job as a DNA tech, she worked for the Northern Illinois Crime Labs. She trained the team that solved the Brown’s Chicken

murders. Shortly after, she became the director of the DuPage County DNA Crime Lab. She has also received additional training from the FBI and has been the key to solving cases and convicting countless criminals. While building her career, Tamara married her college sweetheart and raised two wonderful children. Tamara is also very active in her current community and church.

James N. Dalmares, a 1985 graduate of Argo Community High School, is an attorney who is active in community ser-vice through Dalmares Produce. James is a successful business attorney and a community leader. He is active in his church, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.

Kelly Marie Doogan, a 1988 graduate of Argo Community High School, earned a BA from Saint Xavier University, a Master of Education degree from University of Illinois, and a Doctor of Education degree from Northern Illinois University. She is currently the principal of Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School

and has spent 20 total years as an administrator in Indian Springs School District 109, after spending six years teaching kindergarten. As a principal, Kelly has helped raise standardized test scores and increased student progress and growth. She also goes above and beyond by doing well-being checks on students to help get them to school. In addition to her work, she also orga-nizes, runs, and manages the annual Indian Springs School District 109 Jean Derting Memorial Scholarship Fund Fundraiser – The Resurrection Mary 5K. Kelly also works with the Village of Justice to provide families in need with Thanksgiving food baskets and the Jus-tice Police Department to help at-risk students. Kelly is very active with the Village of Justice and Argo Community High School, attending, supporting, and Tweeting about events and happenings.

Glenda Gapa Edwards, a 1958 grad-uate of Argo Community High School, is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, licensed dietician and nutritionist, acupuncturist, and is certified in home-opathy. While at Argo, Glenda excelled academically and was named Valedic-torian of the class of 1958. She also exhibited leadership as a class repre-sentative to the Students Activity Board and displayed extraordinary talent in flute and piano for the Argo Band and Orchestra as well as in music competi-tions. With her busy career and family, Glenda has still found time to serve her community in many capacities, especial-ly her church work in Cicero. She has been a counselor and teacher, organizer of charitable events, and today serves as co-pastor in Fellowship Church. Sixty years after graduating, Glenda contin-ues to demonstrate the values ACHS instilled in its student body: commit-ment, responsibility, hard work, and a sense of caring.

Jim Hyde, a 1964 graduate of Argo Community High School, is a tv broad-cast journalist. Jim has been working in television broadcasting for over 30 years serving Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, and the Pacific Northwest. His broadcasts have been featured on ABC News Nightline, ABC News Good Morning America, CNN, and FOX News. He is a two-time Regional Emmy Award winner for his feature reporting. In additional to his professional work, Jim has been very active in many local and civic groups. He also speaks at area schools, volunteers at his local church, and visits the sick in area hospitals.

Raymond Jonson, a 1969 graduate of Argo Community High School, was inspired by his welding and woodshop teachers to achieve a positive future by using his head and his hands. After being drafted during the Vietnam War, Ray returned to the area and raised his three daughters (who are also Argo alumnae) with his wife, Socorro (Argo alumna). The education Ray received at Argo empowered him to establish his

Argo Inducts the 2019 Distinguished Alumni,

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own company and turn it into a source of pride for his family, neighbors, and the Argo community. Ray gives back to the community by hiring Argo alumni and teaching them all he knows about his business. Ray also stays active in the Argo High School community by par-ticipating in programs, such as the com-memorative brick program, and being a hospitality sponsor at the Argo High Education Foundation Casino Night.

Heather McCarthy (Rusch), a 1998 graduate of Argo Community High School, is an educator, author and humanitarian. Heather’s accomplish-ments can be seen through her awards, which include a Community Support of the Year Award, a Distinguished Women Excellence Award, and the Dr. Tereria Trent Award, which is a “Humanitarian of the Year” award. Heather runs a meal packaging program at her school that packages over 50,000 meals annually for families in need. She ran a shoe drive last year collecting over 2,500 pairs of shoes to be sent to im-poverished countries around the world. Heather created a line of picture books for children with special needs and has been recognized by Autism Speaks for her two books on autism. She has also been involved in several clean water projects for throughout Africa, volun-teers for Ronald McDonald House, and participates in events for the Make a Wish Foundation.

Raquel Modiest, a 1987 graduate of Argo Community High School, has been a staple in the community since her graduation. Rachel has been teaching children in the community for over 20 years while also raising a college bound son as a single mother. Working in District 104, Rachel earned two MA de-grees in Administration and Instruction-al Leadership. She also spearheaded and lead the Summer Bridges Program

at Wharton Elementary School. Outside of her work as an educator, Rachel is following in her late father’s footsteps by giving to others first through Shiloh Baptist Church. There, she serves on the scholarship committee, which provides much needed money to Argo students in need; serves the less fortunate; helps in food drives; and vol-unteers at the “Old Timers” activities. Rachel also teaches adult ELL classes to community members.

Jennifer L. Sandi (Makaroff), a 1985 graduate of Argo Community High School, is a clinical pharmacist who earned a doctorate and two profes-sional board certifications. Jennifer co-pioneered and supported the estab-lishment of clinical pharmacy services and a pharmacy residency program in a Nashville community hospital with a focus on critically ill patients. Her work has led to presentations, publication, and honors including the Pharmacy Resident Preceptor of the Year Award. In addition to her professional work, Jennifer is a volunteer department lead-er for Hope Fund, designed to collect

financial donations to co-assist employ-ees in need. She also volunteers at her local community church, at “Serve the City,” at a local food pantry, and at a local Goodwill.

Robert Wasko, a 1965 graduate of Argo Community High School, is a retired fire chief from Summit, IL. Bob has dedicat-ed his life and career to the residents of Summit, working as a firefighter for 32 years and holding the title of Fire Chief and EMS Coordinator for eight years. Bob was always there for the residents of Summit, no matter what time it was. In addition to his work as a firefighter, chief, and EMS coordinator, Bob was also head coach for the girls’ Firecrackers softball team and the best dad ever to his two daughters.

Jennifer Wolf-Grenier, a 1998 graduate of Argo Community High School, earned her BSN, MSN, and Doctorate in Nurs-ing since leaving Argo. Jennifer is an accomplished and award-winning nurse and nurse leader. While earning her graduate degrees and working full time, Jennifer also raised two daughters with

her husband, Scott (class of 1996). Currently, Jennifer is the Director of Nursing for Medical Surgical and Rehab Nursing. In addition to her family and career, Jennifer has been a volunteer softball coach and an active volunteer with the Junior Argonaut basketball team. Jennifer is also a strong advocate for feeding the homeless. She is the founder of the Surplus Project, which packages food from hospital cafete-rias and donates it to local homeless shelters. Her program has fed over 50,000 throughout the Chicagoland area and has received a $50,000 grant to expand throughout Illinois. Jennifer also developed the Food is Medicine program, which screens patients for food insecurity and provides those who are food insecure with a package of food prior to discharge because it takes food to heal.

Steve Yepez (not photographed here), a 1986 graduate of Argo Community High School, is an electrical engineer with a BS from Stanford and an MBA from University of Chicago. He is also work-ing on a PhD at the University of New Mexico. Steve holds four US patents and owns a business that does national security and cyber security work. Steve is an active recruiter for Stanford and volunteers as a youth coach.

Paul Zavala, a 2003 graduate of Argo Community High School, is head cross country and track coach at Robert Mor-ris University where he earned his MBA in business management in 2008. Paul has coached four All American runners and the most national qualifiers for Robert Morris University. He is also in the Robert Morris Hall of Fame for his runing success while in college. Paul has become a nationally recognized coach, and he gives back to Argo by helping at events and identifying Argo runners for scholarships.

January 24, 2019John Wiseman, a 1956 grad-uate of Argo Community High School, is a community volun-teer for the Junior Argonauts Girls Basketball. John has been instrumental in building the Girls Basketball Junior Argonaut program into the best commu-nity youth program for students in the Argo district. For the last 11 years, under his direction, Junior Argonauts has offered organized basketball activities 11 months a year. The Junior Argonauts program has grown from 12-20 players 10 years ago to more than 50 students today. John was also a success-ful Argo basketball coach for the boys’ and girls’ programs in the 1990s.

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In Memory of Alumni and Former Argo Staff

Retired Teacher and CoachRonald Mazur

Ronald Francis Mazur “Ron” of Wilming-ton formerly of Bedford Park passed away peacefully Tuesday evening January 15, 2019. Ron, “Mr. Mazur,” was a fixture among the halls of Argo Community High School for over 33 years, teaching physical education & coaching Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, and Badminton. Proud of his Master’s Degree in education, but not too proud to keep the staff and student body of ACHS on their toes with his constant pranking and outgoing sense of humor. 

1993Thomas Marrotta

Tommy Marrotta passed in 2012.

2009William Clemente

William Clemente passed away in 2015. He was in track and cross country.

1963Pamela Barber

Mother of Sheryl Sexton

1958Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown was the son of William Brown Sr. who owned Brown Dairy which was based in Summit.

1944Joseph F. Kurcz

ILJoseph Francis Kurcz, Veteran Navy WWII,

Beloved Husband of the late Margaret (nee Powers). Loving Father of Jacqueline (Daniel) Frett, Wayne Kurcz, Maureen Kurcz, Edward (Lisa) Kurcz, and the late Joseph Kurcz, and late Patrick (Tracy) Kurcz. Proud Grandfather of Maureen (John Paul) Dehler, Sean (Greg McKay) Frett, Kara (Brian Lee) Kurcz Lee, Margaret Kurcz (Marc) Wiescinski, Shawna Kurcz, Ashley (Vince) Lamm, Kate Farrell, Ryan Farrell, Margaret Farrell, Colleen (John) Eannace, Edward (Amy) Kurcz, Matthew Kurcz, Megan Kurcz, Thomas (Alyssa) Kurcz, Allison Kurcz, and Patrick Kurcz. Great-Grand-father of Joseph, Gwendolyn, Myles, Frankie, Emersyn, and Delaney. Cherished Brother of Victoria Lewis, Terese Gilman, and the late Sister Amelia, late Sister Infanta, late Sister Maureen, the late Julia (late Ralph) Kolberg, and the late Irene (late Mitchel) Kristie.

Joseph was Chairman and owner of Wil-liam Hayward Protective Coating, Inc., mem-ber of Argo High School Alumni, member of the Scholarship Committee for Argo High School, member of the Des Plaines Valley Planning Commission for the Village of Summit, and a longtime member of the Des Plaines V.F.W. Post #6863 and American Legion Post #735.

1968Willie Sturges, Jr.

ILWillie Sturges, Jr., best known as “Sturg”

was born July 31st, 1950 to the union of Willie Sr. and Carilla Sturges in Chicago, Illinois. He died December 18, 2017. Willie attended and graduated from Argo Commu-nity High School in 1968. Two years later he

joined the United States Armed Services. Later in life, he obtained his post-secondary education at Northeastern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. Willie was employed by Corn Products, Reyn-old’s Aluminum, and the U.S. Postal Office. He would later retire from Hines V.A. Hospi-tal.

Willie was preceded in death by his wife Bette Brewer, whom he married in 1988. He is survived by his three stepsons, two broth-ers, Edward and Rodney (Penny), five sisters, Owheatta, Melitta, Sylvia, Mary and Vera and many other relatives.

1946Frank Furcich

AZFrank G. Furcich died peacefully Thursday,

April 12, 2018 in Mesa AZ. Frank was born May 16, 1929 in Argo IL, son of the late Jerry and Mary J. Furcich, nee Jordan, and brother to the late John (Vera) and Joseph (Jean) Furcich. He is survived by his loving wife Mary D. Furcich, nee Doyle. Frank will be greatly missed by his children, Steven (Erika) Furcich, Lorraine Arvin, Sheila (Dari-us) Hensley; stepchildren, the late Nathan (Mary Shell) Shockey, Melissa Shockey, Victor Shockey, Therese (John) Dyer, Steven (Tracy) Shockey; grandchildren, Alex and Justin Furcich; Ryan, Michelle, and Lindsay Arvin; Marissa, Jared and Adriana Baysinger; Patrick and Emily Shockey; Angelica Meade and Rio McFarland; Christopher Shockey; Elizabeth, Rayanne, Nathan and Maryalice Shockey; and beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Veteran of U.S. Army Korean War.

1948Olga Tsourmas Vagner

TXOlga was born in Chicago, IL on March 4,

1931 to Nicholas and Sylvia Tsourmas. As a youth she worked in the family’s restaurant. In 1952, she was appointed Deputy Clerk in the bankruptcy section of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Olga worked in the distribution department where she closed cases adjudicated under the Bankruptcy Act, earning the admiration of bankruptcy referees and trustees for her efficiency and accuracy. She resigned in 1969 to become a homemaker and moved with her family to San Antonio in 1979.

Olga cherished her Greek heritage, good conversation, chocolate in every confec-tion, and shopping at North Star Mall. Her greatest love was bestowed on family and friends, to whom her devotion was unwaver-ing and loyal.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles; sons, Christopher Charles (Shannon) of Fredericksburg, MD, and Dr. Gregg Alan (Stacie) of Austin; grand children, Meredith, Matthew, Julia, Sebastian, and Dashiell; brother, Gus Trousmas (Shirley) of Oak Brook, IL; and brother-in-law, Donald Vagner (Ruth Ann) of Carterville, IL. Olga is also survived by 6 nephews and nieces and 7 grand-nephews and grand- nieces.

1952Dorothy Kozar

ILDorothy M. Kozar, nee Ranger, Age 84,

passed away on June 16, 2018. Beloved

wife of the Joseph B. Kozar. Loving mother of Susan (Michael) Heath and Pat Kozar. Dear grandmother of Erik (Katie) and Col-leen (Kirk) Perfect and Sarah (Marin) Garcia. Dearest great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Joann (George) Forrest. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

1954Jerry Morris

ILPassed Away on 12/5/18

1956George Martens

MIGeorge passed away on Wednesday,

7/4/18.

1956George Suyko

ILGeorge T. Suyko (pronounced Psycho,

which he proudly honored) - 79. Hickory Hills, IL. Preceded in life by his wife and best friend, Bernadine (Cronin), his parents Paul and Mary Suyko, brother William Suyko and sister Irene Esposito. George is survived by his twin brother Walter (Judy) Suyko. Both brothers were born minutes apart on the kitchen table in their childhood home on 58th Street in Summit, IL. A story he loved to tell. His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children; Andrew (Kris), Eva Manzke (Marty), Whitney, Megan Tully (Ed), Michael (Aimee) and his grandchildren; Lauryn, Carter, Will, Morgan, Marty, Madison, Dakota, Joey, Melanie, Nanina, Eden, Tes-sa, Parker, Ainslie & Colin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. George was part of the class of 1955 at Argo Com-munity High School, he was overjoyed all five of his children are also Argo Alumni. George retired from Motion Industries, formerly Berry Bearing Company, where he spent 44 years as a dedicated driver. In memory of George, plant a perennial. He was an avid gardener and loved to show off his “spectac-ular” flowers and talk about them to anyone who would listen. He received an award from the town of Hickory Hill’s beautification committee, for his beautiful front yard land-scape.

1958Jerry Barr

ILGerald ‘Jerry’ Barr, beloved husband of the

late Carole Barr nee Davis; loving father of Michelle (Paul) Verstrate, Kristen Barr & An-thony Barr; dear grandfather of Silas, Aidan “Zeke” & Milo Barr and Nick & Anna Ver-strate; son of the late Anthony & Emily Barr; brother of Thomas (Jeanne) Barr. Jerry was an active member of Hickory Hills Sertoma.

2006Joshua Muzuma

Joshua passed away on September 7, 2018. He is survived by his twin brother, Joseph, his parents, Sebastian (“Thomas”) and Joyce, and his sister, Dorcas. Joshua passed away in Washington, D.C., and was laid to rest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A memorial service was held for Joshua on September 22, 2018 in Rockville, Maryland.

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April Kates-Ellison, Class of 1988April is the Director of

Client Services at the Amer-ican Dental Association. Leading a team of eleven, she is charged with helping increase member growth across market segments and building strategic alliances with volunteers, affiliate dental societies, dental schools and other key agencies across the country. April also leads the Association’s diversity and inclusion strategy and supports its Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

April holds a Master of Science in Public Ser-vice Management from DePaul University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Illinois. In addition, she holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential through the American Society of Association Executives and is a recipient of the Workforce Diversity Scholar Leadership Program through Association Forum Chicagoland.

April is committed to helping individuals reach their full potential and is active in communities working closely with women and youth organi-zations. She is the founder of the New Year’s Women’s Conference, Vent & Reinvent Women Group Sessions and co-founder of the We Care Community Outreach Initiative.

April is a 2018 Chicago Defender Woman of Excellence Honoree.

Argonaut Alumni Doing Amazing Things

Juan Torres and Marcel Edwards, Class of 2017,

continue playing Special Olympics basketball for the Oak Lawn Park District Special Olympics Basketball team!

On Wednes-day Decem-ber 12, 2018 the Summit Portillo’s hosted an evening with Richard Portillo for the release of his book “Out of the Dog House.”

Yareli Cortez, Class of 2017This past November, Yareli

Cortez was one of the 2018 Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Scholar-ship recipients. She had the opportunity to travel to Peru for three weeks on a short term study abroad/research trip through a DePaul Political and Environmental Science Depart-ment program. The purpose of the trip was to study the effects that the extraction of natural resources has on the environment, economy, politics, and society/culture. On March 8th, 2019 she will present her research from the trip. Currently, Yareli is a sophomore at DePaul University and is majoring in Political Science with a Minor in Latino and Latin American Studies.

George Pennacchio, Class of 1979

On November 1, 2018, George Pennacchio, entertain-ment reporter for Los Angeles ABC7 Eyewitness News and host of the station’s Oscars specials, was named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2018 recipient of the Luminary Award for Career Achievement.

The Luminary Award honors individuals within the Entertain-ment Media for their Career Achievement.

George Pennacchio is one of the most recognizable, respected and liked reporters in Los Angeles. He has been with ABC7 since 1996 and is a frequent guest (and winner) at LA Press Club’s Award Shows.

Source: http://lapressclub.org/luminary_2018_release/

Sharon Froedge-Hartz, Class of 1965 and Joe Van Allen, Class of 1990

Joe Van Allen and his mother, Sharon Froedge-Hartz participated in the 2019 Super Bowl Media Day. Joe has been the Director of Rehabil-itation for the New England Patriots since 2001, and now has earned 6 winning Super Bowl rings. He was also chosen to staff 2 Pro Bowls over the years. Not pictured is Joe’s father, Mike Hartz (Class of 1964).

Rachael Bolek, Class of 2015

Rachel is a senior at the Uni-versity of Illinois Urbana-Cham-paign. Suring the summer of 2018, she served as a multi-platform editing intern at The New York Times. Rachel will intern at the Washington Post in summer 2019, after graduat-ing with a degree in Journalism in May. She is the Managing Editor for Online at the Daily Illini. Rachael was on speech team at Argo for three years, which paved the way for her love of journalism.

Estrella Salgado, Class of 2017Estrella is majoring in Honors History (Unit-

ed States concentration), minoring in Museum Studies and Women’s Studies and will graduate in 2021 from the University of Michigan. She is currently researching the different approaches of the feminist movement in the nineteenth century and was featured in the university newspaper, the “Michigan Daily” for this work. Through the Global Scholars Program, she is interning for Inkululeko, a South African non-profit organi-zation that supports students in their post-high school goals, whether it be work or college. She has spearheaded a new fundraising program for Inkululeko, in order to have a sustainable source of revenue. Because of her extensive involvement at the university, Estrella was recently featured in the university’s annual viewbook, a key piece of admissions advertising which highlights outstand-ing University of Michigan students. During her freshman year, Estrella received the William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize for being in the top 5% of her class in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and was nominated for the Matt Kel-ley/Granader Family Prize for Excellence in First-Year Writing. Estrella is a campus tour guide and loves being able to help students in the college selection process and sharing her passion for the University of Michigan.

Tom Sroka, Class of 2005,

Tom presented at the Jan-uary 2019 Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Associ-ation (ITCCCA) Coaching Clinic. Tom is a Physical Education teacher at Immaculate Concep-tion Grade School in Elmhurst. He owns The Strength Agenda in Elmhurst, a weight lifting gym. As an Argonaut, Tom played football, wrestled, and competed in track and field. He attended Aurora Univer-sity where he was a thrower (shot put). Sroka has been the throws coach at North Central College and is also a nationally ranked Olympic lifter.

Saul White, Class of 2004

In late December 2018, Argo Alumni and Harlem Globetrot-ter, Saul White Jr., played at the Allstate Arena and United Center. (Photo Credit: United Center)

Haley Willis, Class of 2017

Haley Willis, Class of 2017, travelled with Goshen College for a 12-week Service Study program to Peru in the fall of 2018.  Haley is majoring in American Sign Language. During the first six weeks, she and the other students were in Lima, Peru, where they lived with local families and learned about cultural, social and his-torical topics, as well as having several hours of language instruction, including Peruvian Sign Language. The second six weeks, she worked at a public school for deaf students where she worked in the communica-tions classroom, helping stu-dents with spelling, vocabulary and math.

Richard Portillo, Class of 1957

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impact on educating the youth of the Argo High School Community for many years. In May 2018 we provided scholarships to 22 amazing Argonauts totaling approximately $25,000!

Each and every dollar donated to the Foundation is used to directly fund scholarships for college or trade school. All committee members volunteer their time and talents to ensure our fundraising efforts are successful. Absolutely no expenses are incurred other than those nec-essary for our fundraising events. The 2018 Argo Higher Education Foundation Casino Night brought in $23,000 and the Annual Golf Outing brought in $17,000, allowing us to award six more scholarships than in 2017. 80% of students who applied were able to receive a scholarship. To date the Foundation has proudly awarded 380 scholarships.

Thank you so much for your continuing support. We count on your generous contributions to the Argo Higher Education Foundation. We are a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and are listed as an approved charitable organization on the IRS website and we maintain our good standing status with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

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