Ladies, What a magical and memorable Mother & Son Dance! On behalf of the Mothers Club Executive Board and the more than 230 families in attendance at the Dance we thank all of the wonderful MC Alumni Moms who made it all possible. We so appreciate all of their efforts and special touches that contributed to this unforgettable evening – from the elegant printed invitations featuring brown & white ornaments, to the luminaries that lit our path into MC, the warm greeting at the door, the festive trees and wreaths adorned in colors of the advent season, the serene nativity scene, the keepsake ornaments, the simply elegant floral centerpieces, the twinkling candles in the windows, the winter scented hand soap in the ladies bathroom, the punch and desserts, the amazing raffle baskets and the very popular photo booth. Mother Son Dance Co-Chairs and Father Tony – Special thanks to our Alumni Moms and Mother Son Dance Co-Chairs Eleanor Reardon and Janice Dobrinich for their vision and orchestration of a flawless evening. Thank you also to Father Tony, President of Mount Carmel, for greeting us and sharing in or special night with our sons. MC Alumni Moms – Many wonderful MC Alumni Moms assisted the evening of the Dance: Basket Raffles: Judy Kozlowski, Marilyn Joyce and Teri Thara Refreshment Tables: Lynne Harnedy, Pam Pearson and Debbie Smith Registration: Holly Griffin, Jodi Hroma and Michelle Balog Ornament Distribution: Deb Davis and Jeanne Jerantowski Photo Booth: Lisa Ploszaj HR Imaging Assistants: Nada Boricich and Deadre Domer Christmas Presents Collection: Carol Slager Coat Check: Joyce Ryan, Fallen Davis (Deb Davis daughter), Kennedy Pearson (Pam Pearsons daughter) and Carrissa Ploszaj (Lisa Ploszajs daughter) Also, prior to the Dance, many MC Alumni Moms came together to write out invitations and Mary Deering assisted with tree decorating. Raffle Donations and Winners – Handmade Quilt donated by Mount Carmel Alumni Mothers and won by Alumni Mom Debbie Smith Mount Carmel Basket donated by Mount Carmel Mothers Club and won by Alumni Mom Noreen ONeill Michael Kors Purse donated by Eleanor Reardon and won by Alumni Mom Jennifer Buchta Christmas at Home Basket donated by Judy Kozlowski and won by Alumni Mother and Grandmother Mary Ellen Myjak Candy Cane Christmas Basket donated by Judy Kozlowski and Eleanor Reardon and won by Mount Carmel Mom Lynn Pezel Golden Glamour Christmas Basket donated by Judy Kozlowski and Eleanor Reardon and won by Mount Carmel Mom Mary Beth Dietz Time for Me Basket donated by Cindy Panayotovich and won by Alumni Mom Michelle Balog Home for Christmas Basket donated by Judy Kozlowski and won by Mount Carmel Mom Jennifer Reid Godiva Basket donated by a current MC Mom as she walked into the Dance and won by Mount Carmel Mom Diane Ciara All of the baskets and embellishments were provided and assembled by Eleanor Reardon. Floral Centerpieces – Thank you to Raye Ann Saunoris and Saunoris Florist for providing us with the stunning orchids used in the centerpieces created by Eleanor Reardon. DJ and Class Song Selections – Our DJ for the Dance was Alumni Dad Jim Burke. The Class Songs selected by the Mothers Club Executive Board were: Seniors - My Wish by Rascal Flatts Juniors - I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack Sophomores - A Song For Mama by Boyz 2 Men Freshmen - Forever Young by Rod Stewart Photo Booth and Mothers’ Club Photographer - A special thank you to MC Mothers Club Board Member Debbie Bombin Johnson for donating the Photo Booth during the Dance. Also, thank you to Debbie for taking the beautiful photographs to capture our memories and share them with us on our Mothers Club Facebook page. Event Photographer - To capture our memories on the dance floor HR Imaging has provided us with a link to view and purchase candid shots. The photographs are not available yet but will be online within about 10 days. Go to shop.hrimaging/shop/school.aspx?pid=15 School zip code: 60637 School level: Senior High School School: Mt Carmel High School - Chicago, IL Select Mother-Son Dance 12/6/2014 Please note that the photographs taken in the gym in front of the backdrop are not included in this link but will be mailed to your home. Fathers Club Support – As always we can count on the support of our Fathers Club and the Alumni Fathers who came out to greet us as we came and left MC. Christmas Gift Collection – For all of you that brought toys, please know how much your generosity is appreciated. The toys collected will go to the Kevin Dowling Foundation which distributes toys throughout the year to children in hospitals and children of single parent homes in need. How wonderful knowing that your gift may bring a smile to these children. May Our Lady of Mount Carmel bless you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas, Cathy Together in Prayer, Community & Service Mount Carmel High School Mothers Club Executive Board President - Cathy Gryczan Vice President of Events - Linda Fischer Vice President of Hospitality - Angela Albanese Secretary - Valerie Richardson Treasurer - Janice Kurasz
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:56:30 +0000
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