Reminder: Join us for Alumni Memorial Mass on Sunday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. to honor our alumni, parents, benefactors, and friends who have passed. Mass will be held in the St. Mary of the Assumption Chapel, with coffee and donuts to follow in DiSanto Hall Commons. During the month of November, the Church remembers the holy souls, offering a time to deepen our faith and reflect on the spiritual presence of our loved ones. The Jesuits will include these names in the Book of Remembrance, placed at the altar throughout the month. To register or submit a name, visit ignatius.edu/give/alumni-rel…

Latin teachers Joseph Zebrak '87, James Murphy '99, Aaron Graora '08, and Fr. Pierce Gibson, S.J., took Philadelphia by storm last week at the Jesuit Latin Colloquium! They made the trip to Philly with their ancient ballista in tow, putting on a wonderful demonstration of the power of ancient artillery. More than 40 Latin teachers from around the country, along with several Latin classes from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, witnessed the jaw-dropping force of Saint Ignatius' own Roman ballista. #AMDG

Join us for our next Young Alumni Happy Hour on October 29th at PJ McIntyre's! This is a great opportunity to meet fellow alumni, reconnect with classmates, and catch up with guest faculty members: Mr. Jim Brennan '85, Mr. Dan Arbeznik '00, Señor Bill Kelley '62, and more! RSVP here: forms.gle/rmGcYBsYPFMtrzwJ7

Tickets for the Harlequins' Production of "The Crucible" on Sale Now! Join the Saint Ignatius Harlequins for their 2026 Fall production of "The Crucible". All shows will be performed in the Breen Center for the Performing Arts. Performance Dates: November 13th—7:00 p.m. November 14th —7:00 p.m. November 15th—2:00 p.m. Purchase tickets now! 🔗 ignatius.edu/crucible

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, we recognize the members of the Manresa Society who have included Saint Ignatius or the Welsh Academy in their estate plans. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and for their commitment to empowering future generations of Ignatians. To learn more about planning your legacy and becoming a member of the Manresa Society, please visit plannedgiving.ignatius.edu

Young Wildcats, it’s time to join the Pack! Cub Club membership is FREE for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade and comes with plenty of Wildcat perks, including an exclusive T-shirt, a Wildcat Shop discount, tickets to nearly every home athletic event, early WildCamps registration, special game day experiences, and more. Give your child a chance to get involved, show their Wildcat pride, and be part of the Saint Ignatius community. Registration for the 2026-27 school year closes on October 31. Register for Cub Club today! 🔗 ignatius.edu/cub-club

Thank you to the over 600 guests who joined us for the Loyola Society’s Annual Paws, Purses & Prosecco event last night! 🐾👜🍾 Between rounds of designer bag bingo, sparkling glasses of prosecco, and the laughs, the Loyola Society helped raise over $40,000 in support of our students at Saint Ignatius. A special thank you to the Loyola Society for their leadership and dedication in planning this fun tradition. 💙

Listen to Jim Brennan '85 on Catholic Sports Radio! If you enjoy reading Jim Brennan's weekly blog, "Thoughts from the Tower," you'll want to hear his recent interview on Catholic Sports Radio. In his signature storytelling style, Brennan shares experiences from his years coaching JV soccer at Saint Ignatius, serving as a Sports Chaplain, and teaching Theology at his legendary alma mater. Listen to the full interview: ignatius.edu/p/~board/school…

Reminder: During the school year, Saint Ignatius High School offers Mass every weekday (Monday through Friday) when school is in session at 7:40 a.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. All students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, friends, and community members are welcome to attend. Start your day by celebrating the Eucharist with the Saint Ignatius community!

On Monday and Tuesday, all Latin classes competed in the 6th annual Back Alley Brawl chariot sprint races! All students used the same chariot and raced at breakneck speed down the alley next to the Magis Athletic Center. Fr. Gibson, S.J.’s team of Groza and Miller posted the fastest time in the freshman division, while Mr. Laco '03’s team of Turner and Paul took top honors in the sophomore division. Mr. Murphy '99’s junior team of Kowalski and Cooney claimed the crown for the juniors. In the senior division, Ben Esenwine and Hunter Zebrak helped Mr. Murphy secure victory with the fastest overall time in the competition! As for Mr. Walcutt '16, Dr. Keefe '87, and Mr. Zebrak '87, it looks like they’ll need to spend a little more time training and a little less time on declensions before next year’s race. 🏆

Boston area Wildcats, Saint Ignatius is coming your way! Join us on Thursday, November 12, for our next Ignatius Connections event in Boston! Connect with fellow alumni, make new connections, and hear from President and Chief Mission Officer Fr. Ray Guiao, S.J. '82, as he shares the latest news and updates from the school. The Bostonian Hotel | Boston, MA Thursday, November 12 | 6–8 p.m. We look forward to seeing our alumni in Boston! Register here: ignatius.edu/give/alumni-rel…

The Saint Ignatius Senior Class participated in their Day of Discernment yesterday, an opportunity to connect with alumni, explore future career paths, and reflect on how their talents can make a difference in the world. Throughout the day, seniors heard from alumni representing a wide range of professions, including entrepreneurship, civil services, finance, film, aviation, skilled trades, and more. Our alumni shared their personal journeys, professional experiences, and valuable advice as students consider the many paths ahead. A special thank you to our alumni speakers who generously gave their time to inspire the next generation of Wildcats: Larry Napoli '09, Mickey Guion '98, Marty Walsh '89, Michael Sheradin '05, Chris Isabella '11, Bill Lewis '89, Tim Zvoncheck '19, Andrew Rising '07, Alan Velez '16, James Ingalls '16, Chris Bohan '90, John Ryan '06, Will Palmer '08, Oliver Dunford '91, Richard McGraw '16, Paul Haddad '14, Patrick Francis '19, Mike Lee '91, William Mokshefsky '09, Bob Lempke '81, Michael Schaefer '13, En'Ante Pearl '11, and Lucas Dinya '23.

Last week, dads, guardians, and our Saint Ignatius freshmen came together for an evening of food, laughter, and friendly competition at our annual Freshman Fun Night! 🐾🏉 Thanks to everyone who joined and built some great new memories! #AMDG

Congratulations to our Model United Nations delegates on an outstanding weekend at the Mentor High School MUN X Conference! Our students represented their assigned nations with distinction, demonstrating exceptional preparation, diplomacy, public speaking, collaboration, and leadership. Their achievements reflect the hard work they have put into developing their skills and their commitment to representing Saint Ignatius with excellence. Our delegates earned an impressive collection of individual awards, specialized caucus awards, and delegation honors. Best Delegate Awards: Danny Jouma ’27 – Egypt Alex Nassar ’27 – Algeria Nick Papesch ’27 – Madagascar Colin McDonald ’28 – Nigeria Outstanding Delegate Awards: Ronan McGinty ’28 – Somalia Elias Kanaan ’27 – South Africa Peyton Kocmit ’29 – Angola Charles Krupa ’29 – Kenya Joshua Chen ’27 – Nigeria Honorable Mention Awards: Carter Musselman ’27 – Morocco Ryan Jouma ’29 – Democratic Republic of the Congo Garrett Jacko ’27 – Kenya Our students also distinguished themselves in specialized caucuses, earning additional recognition: Ronan McGinty ’28 – Best Delegate, Health Caucus Danny Jouma ’27 – Honorable Mention, Finance Caucus Alex Nassar ’27 – Best Delegate, Council of Ministers Caucus Finally, two of our delegations received special recognition for their collective performance: Algeria – Best Delegation: Elias Hanna ’30 and Alex Nassar ’27 Madagascar – Honorable Mention: Legend Carey ’30, Nick Papesch ’27, and Eric Negrut ’30 Excellent job, Wildcats! #AMDG

Meet our most recent student feature, Simon Toth '27! Hometown: Solon, Ohio Grade School: Saint Rita Favorite Class: “Fr. Gibson: Other than being wicked smart and being able to carry on a conversation about pretty much any subject matter, he's just been the most down-to-earth teacher I’ve ever had. Being able to go up to him and talk about academic, family, or even college topics has never felt intimidating.” Activities & Interests: “I love to ski, scuba dive, and go backpacking. Out of those three, backpacking is by far and away my favorite as it provides me with an opportunity to ‘escape’ all of the stresses of my day-to-day life and just to be able to enjoy God’s creation–nature.” Advice for Freshmen: “Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Push yourself to meet new people, find ‘your’ group of people, explore and try new things–clubs, sports, service initiatives—as there is truly something for everybody at Ignatius.” Get to know more about Simon's biggest fear, where he wants to go to college, and even his favorite sandwich in his full Student Spotlight. 🔗 ignatius.edu/p/~board/studen…

On Friday, October 9, we blessed and dedicated the Henry "Hank" Gaughan Hon. '19 Athletic Training Room. Made possible through the generosity of Dr. Michael E. Gallagher '71, the Athletic Training Room will serve generations of future Wildcats and honor Hank's 35 years of service as Athletic Trainer. Many thanks to Hank for the commitment, compassion, and expertise he shared with Saint Ignatius High School.

Last week, the Arabic Club hosted a potluck with flavors from all over the world, plenty of laughter, and some seriously impressive dance moves! The Arabic Club is more than a language club; it is a community that brings people together through food, culture, music, and friendship. #AMDG

Register Now for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Saint Ignatius! Prospective students are strongly encouraged to take the test at Saint Ignatius on one of the three dates offered: October 24, November 7, and November 24. Parents and guardians—don’t miss our info sessions on October 24 and November 7 during testing! This is your opportunity to learn about academics, extracurriculars, financial aid, and admissions—all in one place. Register now! 🔗 ignatius.edu/admissions-test

On Friday, October 9, Mr. Joe Zebrak ’87’s Honors Greek I students headed to the West Side Market to take on the Jumbo Gyro Challenge. Of the 15 students who tried, only 7 emerged victorious! Everyone had a great time sampling the Hellenic delicacies at Steve’s Gyros. 🇬🇷

What an incredible weekend at this year’s Brain Brawl! 💡📚 Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a memorable one. There’s no better way to bring together the area’s top grade schools than a full day of friendly trivia competition! Congratulations to Shaker Heights Middle School for capturing the prestigious Fr. Ober, S.J. Cup of Knowledge, and a big round of applause to our runners-up from Saint Barnabas School for their outstanding performance. Kudos to all of the participating schools! 🏆