Hilltopper Nation - Alumni Banquet News

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Celebrating 100 Years of Hilltopper Football should make for an enjoyable evening

https://www.jca-online.org/2019/12/...-champions-mike-alstott-92-and-tom-thayer-79/

 

[USD24]

Looking forward to this. Should be a good time. The last paragraph of the release notes the following:

Joliet Catholic Academy football celebrated its 100th year of football during the 2019 season. During that time the Hilltoppers have amassed 682 total wins, an IHSA-record 14 state championships, 39 conference championships, 12 undefeated seasons, six USA Today National Top 25 finishes, 18 IHSA State Finals appearances, and three IHSA sportsmanship awards.

Pretty impressive resume.

 

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For those who care to view it, here is the promotional video for the event:

 

[LTHSALUM76]

Looking forward to this. Should be a good time. The last paragraph of the release notes the following:

Joliet Catholic Academy football celebrated its 100th year of football during the 2019 season. During that time the Hilltoppers have amassed 682 total wins, an IHSA-record 14 state championships, 39 conference championships, 12 undefeated seasons, six USA Today National Top 25 finishes, 18 IHSA State Finals appearances, and three IHSA sportsmanship awards.

Pretty impressive resume.

The records do not matter because they didn't all occur at the highest classification.

 

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For those who care to view it, this video was part of the Hilltopper Alumni Banquet on 2/5 during which 100 years Hilltopper Football was celebrated. 600+ alumni and friends attended what was a special night. Commenting within it:
Francis Ruetigger, Max Ziesmer, Tom Carberry, John Manner, Larry McKeon, Dale O’Connell, Rick Thayer, Mike Van Tassel, John Lausch, Lee Sicinski, Mike Kolodziej, Billy McKeon, Jake Jaworski, Josh Ferguson and several others.

Kudos to alumnus Derek Matichak for the videography. Well done Sir!

 

[USD24]

For those who care to view it, this video was part of the Hilltopper Alumni Banquet on 2/5 during which 100 years Hilltopper football were celebrated. 600+ alumni and friends attended what was a special night. Commenting within it:
Francis Ruetigger, Max Ziesmer, Tom Carberry, John Manner, Larry McKeon, Dale O’Connell, Rick Thayer, Mike Van Tassel, John Lausch, Lee Sicinski, Mike Kolodziej, Billy McKeon, Jake Jaworski, Josh Ferguson and several others.

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Great night

 

[pjjp]

Great night

No doubt. Awesome event.

 

[godfthr53]

No doubt. Awesome event.

How much was raised?

 

[penlight]

As that is not the objective of Hilltopper Alumni Banquets, I really have no idea.

 

[godfthr53]

As that is not the objective of Hilltopper Alumni Banquets, I really have no idea.

I thought I read it was a fund raiser. my bad. cool event none the less.

 

[McCaravan]

For those who care to view it, this video was part of the Hilltopper Alumni Banquet on 2/5 during which 100 years Hilltopper Football was celebrated. 600+ alumni and friends attended what was a special night. Commenting within it:
Francis Ruetigger, Max Ziesmer, Tom Carberry, John Manner, Larry McKeon, Dale O’Connell, Rick Thayer, Mike Van Tassel, John Lausch, Lee Sicinski, Mike Kolodziej, Billy McKeon, Jake Jaworski, Josh Ferguson and several others.

Kudos to alumnus Derek Matichak for the videography. Well done Sir!

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Great Video. Bring back MC vs. JC!

 

[MS4EVER]

Thanks for sharing! Great video!

 

[McCaravan]

Great night

Who was the speaker in the SXU pullover?

 

[pjjp]

Who was the speaker in the SXU pullover?

Bill McKeon....played on JC's 2003-05 teams and was a receiver at St. Xavier and is currently a coach there. His uncle, Larry McKeon, the retired coach at Naperville North, is also interviewed on the video.

http://www.sxucougars.com/coach/53/5#coach_Bill_McKeon