Mendel Alumni Association Honors St. Rita Seniors with Gregor Mendel Science Awards and Announces Major Donation

September 15, 2025

In a heartfelt ceremony blending tradition, education, and gratitude, the Mendel Alumni Association celebrated excellence in science while giving back to its roots. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Association President Tom Gavin, Secretary Mike Dreznes, and Veterans Committee Chairman Andy Youpel presented the prestigious 2025 Gregor Mendel Science and Technology Awards to two outstanding seniors from Saint Rita of Cascia

Thank You to All Participants in the 26th Annual Mendel Golf Outing!

July 29, 2025

On behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our 26th Annual Golf Outing a tremendous success! Held on July 25, 2025, at the beautiful Hickory Hills Country Club, this event brought together alumni, supporters, and community members for a day of camaraderie, competition, and giving back. A special thank you goes out

Bid Remotely on Mendel Reuion Items

April 3, 2026

New for 2026 Bid Remotely on Mendel Reunion Auction Items — For the First Time Ever! Mendel Alumni and Friends everywhere can now join the 2026 All-Class Reunion Silent Auction, even if you can’t attend in person. Whether you’re joining us at the Mendel All-Class Reunion on May 1, 2026 or cheering the Brotherhood on from afar, you can now

Mendel Minute March 2026

March 2, 2026

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Mendel Roots, Global Impact

January 28, 2026

When PBS host Henry Louis Gates Jr. recently met Pope Leo XIV for a special genealogy segment, it sparked national attention around the Pope’s personal story and roots. For the Mendel community, that story feels especially close to home. Pope Leo’s family has deep ties to Mendel Catholic High School: his mother worked as a librarian at the school, his

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Look Who’s Coming

January 20, 2026

Look who’s already coming to the Mendel Alumni Reunion!We’re excited to see familiar names rolling in—and this is just the beginning. More classmates are confirming every day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the night. Clergy / Faculty

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Mendel Minute with Derek Lott January 2026

January 5, 2026

The latest Mendel Minute with Derek Lott is now available in the Mendel video library. In this short update, Derek extends a warm Happy New Year to the entire Mendel community and shares his hopes for a strong, connected year ahead. He also puts out an important call for volunteers, inviting alumni to step forward and serve as Class Leaders.

Christmas R.O.M.E.O. Luncheon Recap

December 22, 2025

The Mendel Alumni Association continued a cherished Monarch tradition with the Christmas R.O.M.E.O. (Random Old Monarchs Eating Out) Luncheon, held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lencioni’s Pub & Grill in Lynwood, Illinois. From noon to mid-afternoon, Mendel alumni from across class years gathered to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the season together. Hosted by Terry Jarosky ’64, the luncheon

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