Hall of Champions
“Champions are not the ones who always win races – champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time. ‘Champion’ is a state of mind. They are devoted. They compete to best themselves as much if not more than they compete to best others. Champions are not just athletes.” – Simon Sinek, Author
Athletics
JCA’s Hall of Champions: Athletics pays tribute to the boys and girls athletes, coaches and contributors from the three schools that make up JCA: De La Salle (1920-1933), Joliet Catholic High School (1933-1989) and St. Francis Academy (1869-1989). JCA was established July 1, 1990. Joliet Catholic Academy has announced its 11th Hall of Champions class, which continues to speak to the depth of tradition and talent on and off the playing fields that the Angels and Hilltoppers have produced over the years.
Nominations for the Hall of Champions: Athletics can be submitted by mail: 1200 N. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL. 60435 or by email: rquigley@jca-online.org. Please send to the attention of Ryan Quigley, Director of Institutional Advancement. Please attach a biography with submission. Nominees will come from the input of alumni, faculty, staff and friends of JCA as well as the Hall of Champions Selection Committee. The JCA Hall of Champions Selection Committee consists of Jim O’Brien, Athletic Director, as chair. Members of the committee are Tina Kinsella, JCA’s Girls Athletic Coordinator; Ryan Quigley, JCA’s Director of Institutional Advancement; faculty representative Jim Barello; and media members Dick Goss (Joliet Herald-News) and Bill Scheibe (Chicago Tribune). Debbie Dispenza, JCA’s Athletic Administrative Assistant, will keep a record of the minutes.
Hall of Champions: Athletics Inductees
Business & Industry
The mission of the Hall of Champions: Business & Industry is to honor SFA, JCHS, and JCA graduates for their accomplishments throughout their professional careers ranging from medicine, law, education, entertainment, business, technology, and more. With over 24,000 alumni and counting, the lessons instilled by both the Carmelites and Franciscans over JCA’s 155-year history of Catholic education in the Joliet community has consistently cultivated leaders that have produced a world-wide impact.
Nominations for the Hall of Champions: Business & Industry can be submitted by mail: 1200 N. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL. 60435 or by email: rquigley@jca-online.org. Please send to the attention of Ryan Quigley, Director of Institutional Advancement.
Service
The mission of the Hall of Champions: Service is to honor SFA, JCHS, and JCA graduates for their commitment to serving others and the overall JCA community. With over 24,000 alumni and counting, the lessons instilled by both the Carmelites and Franciscans over JCA’s 155-year history of Catholic education in the Joliet community has consistently cultivated leaders that have produced a world-wide impact. The Carmelite and Franciscan charism of living in service to others inspires the JCA community, its graduates, parents, and staff members to help people find God’s presence in their lives and in the world. The God of all life is everywhere and we find — and help others discover — God’s presence in every person, experience, and event.
Nominations for the Hall of Champions: Service can be submitted by mail: 1200 N. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL. 60435 or by email: rquigley@jca-online.org. Please send to the attention of Ryan Quigley, Director of Institutional Advancement.