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

St. Rita Seniors Receive 2026 Gregor Mendel Science & Technology Awards

September 28, 2026

The Mendel High School Alumni Association continued a growing tradition on September 23, 2026, honoring two St. Rita High School seniors with the Gregor Mendel Science & Technology Awards. During an Award Mass held in the St. Rita High School Chapel, Logan Patrick Shields and Anthony William Carter were recognized for their outstanding achievement, dedication and promise in science, technology,

Mendel Alum William “Bill” Taylor ’66 Shares His Story Through Podcasts and Video

September 24, 2026

Mendel alumnus William “Bill” Taylor ’66 has spent years preserving and sharing a remarkable story of service, survival and remembrance. Taylor, an author and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, attended Mendel Catholic High School from 1962 to 1966. The Mendel Alumni Association has previously recognized Taylor as an alumnus, author and speaker. Mendel Center for the Humanities After Mendel, Taylor joined

Monarchs Reunite on the Green at the 27th Annual Golf Outing

September 24, 2026

On Friday, August 21, 2026, 79 Mendel Monarchs, alumni, friends and supporters gathered at Hickory Hills Country Club for the 27th Annual Mendel Monarchs Fore-Ever Golf Outing. A sunny morning and shotgun start kicked off a full day of golf, friendship and familiar Mendel camaraderie. More importantly, the outing raised just over $14,000 for the Mendel Alumni Association. Proceeds will

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Go You Men of Mendel

September 17, 2026

For generations of Mendel men, a few familiar notes could bring everything rushing back. “Go You Men of Mendel” was part of the soundtrack of school life, heard at games, rallies, reunions and gatherings where the Mendel spirit was on full display. Decades after Mendel Catholic closed its doors, alumni are still singing it together. It remains one of those

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Mendel Man Dr. Michael Garvey ’68 Answered the Call After 9/11

September 11, 2026

In the days following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, countless people stepped forward to help in any way they could. Among them was Dr. Michael Garvey, Mendel Class of 1968, whose work focused on some of the disaster’s most vulnerable victims. Garvey and his colleagues helped provide veterinary care for search-and-rescue dogs working at Ground

O’Grady Family Supports 2026 Mendel Golf Outing

September 10, 2026

The Mendel Alumni Association thanks Orland Park Supervisor Paul O’Grady for his generous support of the Mendel Monarchs and the 2026 Mendel Golf Outing. Paul’s brother, Steve O’Grady ’73, recently presented a sponsorship check to fellow Mendel alumnus Jim Panozzo ’73. The contribution sponsored a hole at the Mendel Golf Outing held August 21, 2026. Support like this helps keep

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