Held annually in spring, the Blackfriars Gala is Fenwick’s largest community event. It is a dinner dance and auction that is a celebration of all things Fenwick, including honoring Fenwick Hall of Fame inductees and the recipient of the Lumen Tranquillum award.
Held annually in June, the Friar Classic Golf Outing is a fun Friday of golf, friendly competition, camaraderie among Fenwick alumni and friends of all ages.
Pass the Torch
Held annually in the fall, the Pass the Torch golf outing is a premier golf event at a highly regarded local course. The evening program honors a member of the Fenwick community who exemplifies the ethos of "lead, achieve, and serve" with the Pass the Torch award.
Fenwick hosts a number of events each year aimed at engaging the Friar family and building our community. These events take place at Fenwick, in the surrounding community, and around the country.
REUNIONS
Each summer, all alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more are invited to return to Fenwick to celebrate Mass, renew old friendships over lunch and reminisce about the school they cherish.
Alumni of all classes are welcomed back to a series of events during Homecoming Weekend in the fall.
Fenwick celebrates reunions every five years; during the fall of 2019, class years ending in 4 and 9 will gather. Other individual classes also celebrate reunions annually.
FENWICK YOUNG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Throughout the year, the Fenwick Young Alumni Association hosts a number of service events at which alumni and friends can give back to their community. These opportunities include volunteering at Ronald McDonald House, Working Bikes Organization,and more.
The Fenwick Young Alumni Association runs a toy drive each winter to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The toy drive culminates at the annual FYAA Christmas Party each December.
Each summer the Fenwick Young Alumni Association hosts a boat cruise on Lake Michigan.
Social and Networking Events
The Fenwick Young Alumni Association plans meet ups and networking events throughout the year.
FYAA Basketball Outing
Arizona Alumni Gathering
Join your fellow Fenwick Friars on March 13th, 2020 for the White Sox hosting the Chicago Cubs in Arizona. Don’t miss out on connecting with other Southwestern Friars!
New York Alumni and Friends Gathering
Join Fenwick High School President Fr. Peddicord, O.P., and other members of the Friar family for a cocktail reception and State-of-the-School presentation. April 2020 date TBD
Naples Alumni Gathering
Join Fr. Peddicord for an alumni gathering and a very special state of the school address this year at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020.
Each year the institutional advancement office collaborates with our wonderful affinity groups to support a number of special events.
The Dr. Jerry Lordan Freshmen Family Mass and Picnic
Each August at the beginning of the school year, the Fathers’ Club hosts a welcome mass and picnic for all incoming freshmen and their families.
Jointly hosted by the Fenwick Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs, Oktoberfest is a social evening for the Fenwick parent community to get to know one another and have fun.
Each fall around All Souls’ Day, the Fenwick community gathers in prayer to remember those in our community who have passed away.
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents Day celebrates the role that grandparents and other family and friends play in the lives of Fenwick students. Stay tuned for information for 2020.
The Fenwick Mothers’ Club and Father’s Club regularly host events throughout the school year to provide social and service opportunities to current and former Fenwick parents.
Freshmen Family Welcome Mass and Picnic
Each August at the beginning of the school year, the Fathers’ Club hosts a welcome mass and picnic for all incoming freshmen and their families.
Jointly hosted by the Fenwick Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs, Oktoberfest is a social evening for the Fenwick parent community to get to know one another and have fun.
Each fall around All Souls’ Day, the Fenwick community gathers in prayer to remember those in our community who have passed away.
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents Day celebrates the role that grandparents and other family and friends play in the lives of Fenwick students.
The Fenwick Mothers’ Club and Father’s Club regularly host events throughout the school year to provide social and service opportunities to current and former Fenwick parents.
FENWICK BAR ASSOCIATION
The Fenwick Bar Association co-sponsors a reception prior to the Howlett Cup. The Howlett Cup is a mock trial competition for Chicago-area Catholic high schools. Members of the Fenwick Bar Association are invited to socialize and network prior to rooting on the Fenwick mock trial team during the competition.
Each spring the Fenwick Bar Association honors a member of the Fenwick community for meritorious service to the legal profession at the annual Accipiter Award Luncheon.