Creighton Prep Class of 1997

Creighton Prep Class of 1997 classmate Sean Dervin passed away earlier this month. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

https://heafeyheafey.com/sean-kevin-dervin/

https://www.johnagentleman.com/obituaries/William-T-Will-Visty?obId=26985764

Creighton Prep Freshman Will Visty passed away last week. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

William T. "Will" Visty Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information View William T. "Will" Visty's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Prep Class of 97:

Our 25th Reunion activities start this weekend!

Click here if you haven't already registered: https://www.creightonprep.org/alumni/1997

Friday, 9/23
9:00 AM: Golf at Stone Creek
6:00 PM Stag at DJ's Dugout, 777 North 114th Street

Saturday, 9/24:
2:00 PM: Open House at PREP
4:15 PM: Mass at PREP
6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception at Shadow Ridge CC, 188th & Pacific

Sunday, 9/25:
10:00 AM: Brunch at Le Peep, 17660 Wright Street

Hope to see you all this weekend!

Class of 97:

Creighton Prep BASH is next Saturday, April 23.

Please help us make BASH a great success by purchasing one or more raffle tickets!

To purchase tickets, visit:

https://one.bidpal.net/bash/search/Bash%2520raffle(details:item/67)

Your support is critical in helping ensure that we are able to provide assistance to every young man who wants to attend Prep, regardless of her financial means.

Ticket pricing: $100 each or 3 raffle tickets for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1000.

Prizes:
1st place prize is $10,000 cash OR one-year full tuition for one student for 2022-2023.
2nd place prize is $5,000 cash OR one-half year tuition for one student for 2022-2023.
3rd place prize is $1,000 cash OR one parking spot for one student for 2022-2023.

The drawing will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to have your ticket(s) stub mailed to you. Otherwise, in an effort to go green and reduce postage, your receipt is proof of your raffle ticket donation and the stub(s) with your name will be made part of the drawing on April 23.

Our students grow into men of faith, scholarship, leadership and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition, and they are successful in life because of your investment in their education. You make Prep possible!

Class of 97:

Please help us make BASH a great success by purchasing one or more raffle tickets! Your support is critical in helping ensure that we are able to provide assistance to all young men who want to attend Prep, regardless of their financial means.

NEW THIS YEAR, you can purchase raffle ticket(s) ONLINE with a debit card or via Venmo!

To purchase your raffle ticket, visit:

https://creightonprep.creighton.edu/page.cfm?p=3105

Ticket pricing: $100 each or 3 raffle tickets for $250, 7 for $500 or 15 for $1000.

Prizes:
1st place prize is $10,000 cash OR one-year full tuition for one student for 2021-2022.
2nd place prize is $5,000 cash OR one-half year tuition for one student for 2021-2022.
3rd place prize is $1,000 cash OR one parking spot for one student for 2021-2022.

Raffle tickets may be purchased with cash, check, or a debit card. The drawing will take place on Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m.

Prep Class of 97:

Our Fellow Classmate Mike Hilgers was elected as speaker of the Nebraska State Legislature. Mike represents District 21 out of Lincoln.

This is a tremendous honor and accomplishment by a Prep alum.

Way to go Mike!

Hilgers elected speaker of the Legislature Sen. Mike Hilgers becomes just the third Lincoln lawmaker elected to lead the Legislature since the Unicameral system was adopted in 1937, and the first since the 1977-78 session.

Mr. Herman Cain, father of 97 Grad Vince Cain, passed away last week. Our condolences to Vince and his entire family. Mr. Cain was an inspirational success story and will be truly missed.

In honor of the class of 2020, we are asking our alumni community to consider a gift of $20 or more to Prep in the month of June to help the current and future classes of Creighton Prep!

If we reach $200,000 or 20% participation from our alumni, we will send a $20 Amazon gift card to each member of the class of 2020 to help start their college careers. By doing so, you can help support the past and future of Creighton Prep.

Thank you for making Creighton Prep possible! We truly need your support and greatly appreciate all you are able to do during our June Alumni Drive. If you have any questions, please contact Max Huerter '09 at [email protected]

Class of 97:

On June 4, 2020, Creighton Prep administrators and the Board of Trustees received an email letter from Danny O’Bryne, class of 2006, and 70 other alumni asking to remove Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, class of 1970, from the school’s Board of Trustees.

The intent of the letter exercises the foundation of the Jesuit values taught at Prep — developing Men for Others who demonstrate love and seek justice for the least of their neighbors. The school appreciates these alums embracing the Ignatian spirit learned at Prep by standing up for what they believe.

It is through this same Ignatian lens that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the petition and has unanimously decided to retain Don Kleine as a board member. Don has served the school’s Board of Trustees with distinction and dedication since 2016, and Creighton Prep has benefited from his leadership on the board and time spent speaking to students in countless classes and forums at the school over the years.

As the tragic events unfolded in Minnesota, across the nation, and in the Omaha community, Creighton Prep has been in communication with various audiences throughout the week. Students and parents, faculty and staff, alumni and friends, received messages voicing solidarity with people of color whose dignity continues to be violated by the sin of racism. Today, Creighton Prep students held a forum on racism, with more to follow, to continue to find new ways to work toward meaningful change.

The 28th Annual Creighton Prep Sports Night will be held next Tuesday, September 24th and feature Hall of Fame keynote speaker George Brett.

For further information or to register for this event, email [email protected] ⚾️

Class of 97:

If any of you still have a love for the mid 90's music scene, we've got Violent Femmes, Soul Asylum and Matthew Sweet playing at Shadow Ridge this Friday.

I have a few remaining G/A tickets set aside so members of the Class of 97 can get them for 1/2 off this week. (max of 4 per request). Just email me at [email protected] and I'll hook you up.

I only have about 30 that I can part with at this amount so they are first-come first-serve.

Hope to see you there!

Justin Shanahan
Class of 97

Class of 97:

Don't miss the 1st Annual Dave Stull Memorial Golf Outing!

It will be held at Elmwood on August 24 and proceeds will go to Dave's family.

This will be a great event in memory of our fellow classmate. See the attached flyer for details.

Sign up today!