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School Spirit Lasts A Lifetime
Pat Murphy '66 was leafing through his new St. Pat's Alumni Directory and decided to look up some old pals. After making contact with a few classmates, they got together and began reminiscing about the good times they had during their Shamrock years. More on School Spirit Lasts A Lifetime >>.

Treating Others As You Would Like To Be Treated
The parents of Jim Kinnu '48 sent their son to St. Pat's because they knew that the Christian Brothers would instill a sense of discipline in him. More on Treating Others As You Would Like To Be Treated >>.

St. Pat's Is the Reason I Stay Grounded
Did you know that 70% of the population does not have a living will? Dave Glatz '86, is not part of that national statistic. Dave and his wife, Sheila, finalized their will this year and named Saint Patrick as a remainder in their estate. More on St. Pat's Is the Reason I Stay Grounded >>.

Christian Brother Lights the Way for Alumnus Richard Klimmer
During his sophomore year Richard Klimmer '60 was reading the sports section underneath his desk in his American History class when Brother James of Mary called President Polk a "big land grubber." More on Christian Brother Lights the Way for Alumnus Richard Klimmer >>.

Thad Certainly Embodies an "Active" Alumnus
During high school and as a DePaul undergrad, Thad Kochanny worked at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a job Brother John "C" [Chrysostom] got for him. Next, he served three years in the Army Security Agency in Massachusetts. More on Thad Certainly Embodies an "Active" Alumnus >>.

Frank '44 and Dorothy Rivara Establish Gift Annuity
Frank Rivara is a 1944 St. Patrick Academy graduate. Frank and his wife Dorothy live in Sedona, AZ and have lived there since his retirement in 1982. As a student at St. Patrick Academy, Frank played freshman football and held a number of part-time jobs. More on Frank '44 and Dorothy Rivara Establish Gift Annuity >>.

His "Ned Devine Moment" Changed His Life
As a geriatric social worker, Michael Ungari deals with mortality on a regular basis. A touching scene in the movie "Waking Ned Devine" caused him to consider his own mortality, wondering, "Why not do something while I'm still alive?" So he did! More on His "Ned Devine Moment" Changed His Life >>.

Miracle of Life and the Importance of a Will
Marty Graham is a graduate of St. Pat's Class of '76. He has two brothers who are also alums, Kevin '78 and Brian '79. While at St. Pat's Marty was on the track team. More on Miracle of Life and the Importance of a Will >>.

Hannon's Bequest
When he attended Saint Patrick High School between 1963 - 1967, Bob Hannon was always an active, happy, and involved student. More on Hannon's Bequest >>.

Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Marjory I. Corbly adopted Saint Patrick High School as her charity of choice. She never married, and her entire professional life was lived out as an office clerk and assistant. More on Endowed Memorial Scholarship >>.

A Tribute
A Tribute to Saint Patrick, its students, and to Richard S. Clare '64, Shamrock and Viet Nam Veteran More on A Tribute >>.

Bert Hoffman - A Life of Giving
For over 80 years Bert Hoffman has worked in a variety of capacities as a student, soldier, engineer, teacher, and coach. Each position that Hoffman took offered him a different set of challenges and a completely different set of rewards. More on Bert Hoffman - A Life of Giving >>.

My Life As A Shamrock
My life as a Shamrock has been full of surprises. From the morning I sang the school song in front of the entire freshman class, to the second I received my diploma, I have been eternally grateful to this institution. More on My Life As A Shamrock >>.

Ken & Dottie Rzeszutko
Ken Rzeszutko '61 and his wife, Dottie, have joined the Saint Patrick Board of Trustees recently but their dedication during their short time involved with the school has had a profound impact. In 2008, Ken offered to bring a new event, Run for the Shamrocks, to Saint Patrick. More on Ken & Dottie Rzeszutko >>.

A Turning Point for Fred
The fall of 1944 would be a turning point for Fred Knox '48 as he entered the doors of St. Patrick Academy. The St. Aloysius alumnus and former altar boy came from modest means and had to work throughout high school to help support his St. Pat's education. More on A Turning Point for Fred >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Saint Patrick High School. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.

Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Saint Patrick High School shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.

Bequests for Scholarships
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Saint Patrick High School over the years. They have visited the campus many times and have fond memories of those visits. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage young people. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.

Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting Saint Patrick High School. They wanted to give back in a way that would help our organization fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.

Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

* These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or a combination of cases.