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Welcome Coach Dave Luna!

Rosary College Prep is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Luna as our new Head Varsity Basketball Coach.

A familiar face to our Royals community, Coach Luna served as our Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach and Head JV Basketball Coach during the 2025–2026 season.

His passion for developing student-athletes, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the Rosary mission have already made a tremendous impact on our basketball program.

Coach Luna brings an impressive background in player development and coaching, including certification as a basketball trainer, IPT Trainer, and USA Gold Coach.

His experience, energy, and vision for the program will help continue to elevate Rosary Basketball both on and off the court.

As we continue to build a culture rooted in faith, teamwork, discipline, and competitive excellence, we are excited for the future of Royals Basketball under Coach Luna’s leadership.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Coach Dave Luna as he leads the Royals into an exciting new chapter.

Compete. Lead. Win. 💙🏀👑

Rosary College Prep Sports Boosters

The Royal Renewal Challenge Begins Today!

An anonymous donor has pledged to match every gift made to Rosary College Prep—up to $50,000.

Your support will help:
• Beautify our campus
• Enhance transportation opportunities for students
• Strengthen the Rosary experience for current and future Royals

Every dollar donated will be doubled.

Visit:
www.rosaryhs.com/giving/donate

Select Area of Greatest Need and help us unlock the full $50,000 match.

Double your impact. Build the future. Be True Blue. 💙👑

💙 An Honorary Royal Forever 💙

At Thursday’s Faculty & Staff End-of-Year Luncheon, we had the privilege of recognizing Vicki Danklefsen for 14 years of dedicated service to Rosary College Prep.

Throughout her time at Rosary, Vicki has helped tell our story, celebrate our alumnae, support philanthropy efforts, and champion our mission with unwavering loyalty, pride, and love for this community.

She is also a proud Rosary parent whose commitment to this school has touched generations of Royals.

In fact, Vicki loves Rosary so much that many people already assumed she was an alumna.

So before she begins her next chapter, we decided to make it official.

We were honored to present Vicki with an honorary Rosary diploma and officially welcome her as an honorary alumna of Rosary College Prep.

Thank you, Vicki, for the countless ways you have strengthened our community and advanced our mission.

Once a Royal, always a Royal. 💙👑

Rosary Alumnae Association in Aurora, IL

Summer Hours at Rosary College Prep

As we transition into summer, our offices will be open:

📅 June 1 – August 7
🕗 Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Whether you're stopping by to register for camps, drop off paperwork, or connect with our team, we're here to help.

Wishing our Rosary families, students, alumnae, and supporters a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in August!

Have a wonderful summer, Royals!

Congratulations to Kaylany Aburto ’26, recipient of the 2026 Heart of Mart Award.

The Heart of Mart Award is presented to a senior who embodies the selfless spirit, dedication, and servant leadership of Mart O’Connor—a beloved Rosary friend and longtime Interact Club Moderator whose life was defined by service above self.

Through her leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others, Kaylany carries forward the legacy that Mart inspired in generations of Rosary students.

Like Mart, she leads with kindness, enthusiasm, and a heart dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

We are proud to recognize Kaylany for living out the values of service, compassion, and love that this award represents.

Congratulations, Kaylany, on this well-deserved honor!

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At Thursday’s Faculty & Staff End-of-Year Luncheon, we were honored to celebrate Julie Jeppesen for an incredible 25 years of service to Rosary College Prep. 💙

Over the years, Julie has served our community in countless roles—Spanish teacher, instructional coach, Spanish Club moderator, NHS moderator, House Dean, homeroom teacher, Kairos leader, and so much more.

Through every role, she has led with kindness, faith, and an unwavering love for Rosary.

Julie’s impact on generations of young women is immeasurable, and her dedication to our mission continues to inspire students and colleagues alike.

Thank you, Julie, for 25 years of faithful service, leadership, and love for the Rosary community.

We are grateful for all you have done—and all you continue to do—for our Royals. 👑💙

☀️✌️ Peace Out, Royals! ✌️☀️

And just like that, the 2025–2026 school year has come to a close.

To the Class of 2026: Congratulations! We are so proud of all you have accomplished.

Thank you for the memories, the leadership, the laughter, and the legacy you leave behind.

As you begin your next chapter, remember that you will always be part of the Rosary sisterhood.

We wish you nothing but success, joy, and God’s blessings in all that lies ahead.

To our underclassmen: Enjoy every moment of summer break, make memories, get some rest, and come back ready for another incredible year.

Peace out, Royals.

Have an amazing summer! 🌞💙

We’ll see the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 in August.



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Rosary College Prep is excited to welcome Tom Nichin as our next Athletic Director.

Tom enters his 23rd year in education with extensive experience as a teacher, coach, and athletic leader.

Most recently, he served as Assistant Athletic Director, Head Girls Basketball Coach, and English teacher at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.

During the 2022–2023 season, Tom was named an IBCA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year after leading his team to Conference, Regional, and Sectional Championships and an Elite 8 finish.

A former NJCAA Academic All-American at Morton College, Tom also holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology.

Tom and his wife, Sandy, live in Stickney, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Royal community.

Please join us in welcoming Tom Nichin to Rosary College Prep.