Net Effect In fall 2011, Kelli joined the tennis team at Lyons Township High School and, not surprisingly, made an impact as much on the team as on the court. Kelli loved playing tennis, but even more, she loved making new friends. She also made an impression on her competitors, including those who played on rivals like Hinsdale Central, York, …
We would like to thank each of you for participating in the KJO Golf Outing. We’d like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Snyder of WGN Radio for emceeing the event, to Oak Brook Golf Club for handling all the details that make a golf outing great, and to John Flaws for sound …
Friday, May 26, 2017. John and Brenda attended LTHS scholarship presentation today. Today we recognize five KJO Memorial Scholars. Each receives a $2,000 annual scholarship renewable for four years, a total value of up to $8,000. Here’s a little about each of the recipients. [vtftable ] Madisyn Burk Spent many summers at Camp Tecumseh and was …
Thursday, May 25, 2017. John and Brenda attended Hinsdale South scholarship presentation. Today we recognize two KJO Memorial Scholars. Here’s an excerpt from the presentation. This year the Foundation’s Board & Kelli’s family is pleased to recognize two outstanding students here at Hinsdale South. Each Scholar receives a $1,500 annual scholarship renewable for four years. Our first …
Thursday, May 18, 2017. John presenting after mass to school and parents. Excerpts of the speech shown here. To honor Kelli’s memory, we award college scholarships to graduating seniors whose work and character reflect Kelli’s spirit. Kelli played tennis for LT, so we ask the recipient to play a sport for 3 out of 4 …
Thursday, May 18, 2017. Brenda speaking at Fenwick. Kelli, the family and I were and still are avid tennis players. We know that in tennis, you swing at what comes your way, trying to connect and hit it back to your opponent. Sometimes you win & sometimes you lose. At the end, you shake hands …
