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MC Networking Breakfast
Tudor HouseThis month’s speaker will be Jeff Haas (father of Sophia ’26 and Sam ’29). He grew up in South Euclid, Ohio and is currently retired from careers in flat roll stainless steel and aluminum distribution and trucking and freight brokerage. In his former role as President and partner in Cleveland Metal Exchange, Jeff was involved in many different aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, business development, new products and innovation.In January of 2023, Jeff and his partners sold CME, which served industries ranging from automotive to kitchen equipment, to Mill Steel, which is General Motors’ largest metal supplier. In May of 2024, they sold their trucking and brokerage company to IBP, one of the largest home insulation contractors in the nation.Jeff has now turned one of his hobbies, real estate, into a full-time job. He and his wife, Nicole, have two children at Gilmour - Sophia ’26 and Sam ’29. He enjoys mentoring/consulting business owners and young professionals on a variety of business opportunities and issues.Jeff will share the journey they took to evolve and transform their company into a national distributor of flat rolled specialty metals. His experience is applicable to many different businesses and industries.All men and women of the Gilmour community are invited to join us for the Gilmour Academy Networking Breakfasts. -
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VECTOR Speaker: John Ours, Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Consulting Inc.
AC ClassroomJohn Ours has been consulting in the fields of Machine Learning and AI for over 25 years and currently lectures on the topic as an Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University. John’s company, Paragon, has been a SiteCore partner since 2008. -
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VECTOR Speaker: Joseph J. Soukenik, IV, Owner of Rivchun & Sons Jewelers
SC08Owner; Chas. S. Rivchun & Sons, JewelersBorn July 24, 1962Graduate of Gilmour Academy (Class of 1980)Graduate of John Carroll University; Bachelor’s degree in English (Class of 1984)Diamond Consultants of America: Diamonds and Colored Gemstones Graduate 1989Gemological Institute of America: Diamonds 1999International School of Gemology: Graduate Gemologist and Certified Appraiser; 2019 to currentJB Robinson Jewelers, March 4, 1984 – Leroy Jewelers September 1, 1994 (same company)Assistant Vice President Littman Jewelers (30 stores, four states) September 1994 – June 1999Consultant: Performance Concepts June 1999-November 2000 (United States and Canada)Rivchun Jewelers November 9, 2000-PresentTwo patents 1993 and 2016Published a book 2013Married to Julie A. Soukenik December 29, 1988/September 16, 1989 to presentFour children; all graduates of Gilmour Academy (Jack 2010, Anna 2012, Eliza 2016 and Mira 2019)Coached youth baseball 10 yearsCoached high school fastpitch 12 yearsCertified high school baseball and fastpitch umpireOutdoors enthusiastInvolved in several dozen charities/stewardship/participant in facilitating Mountain of God retreat;Benedictine High School 2019-presentRaised Catholic, current member of Hiram Christian Church (Disciples of Jesus Christ), avid 30-yearlistener/supporter of Dr. Charles Stanley, Pastor Emeritus First Baptist Church of Atlanta “In TouchMinistries” and continued advocate of Catholic education.
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LS Christmas Family Gathering
Howley CommonsDetails and registration10 a.m. - Family Holiday Mass at Our Lady Chapel with special Lower School Scripture readers11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christmas Family Gathering in The Howley Commons -
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Admission Coffee for Parents of Candidates Entering Grade 9
The Howley CommonsMonday, December 98-9 a.m., The Howley CommonsThis Admission Coffee for parents of candidates applying for Grade 9 in 2025-2026 will address questions about the ISEE test and address any other last-minute questions you might have about completing the application before you head into Christmas break.- Drop in any time during that time period and grab a cup of coffee.
- Members of the admission team and the administration will be on hand, along with the tuition assistance officer, and will be happy to answer any of your questions.
- Attending this event fulfills the Family Campus Tour requirement.
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WC Book Club: Holiday Potluck
Off-site. Email Christina Peterson for details.Holiday Party & Book Exchange -
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Special Schedule: Faculty/Student Basketball Game
Student Activities Board day - no Community Block
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Winter Celebration of the Arts
The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing ArtsAll families are invited to join our arts program in celebrating the arts, in a new format!- 5:30-6 p.m., Middle and Upper School Pops Ensemble concert
- 6-6:30 p.m., Middle and Upper School Art Show
- 6:30-7 p.m., Lower School Band concert
Stop by and support the incredible work of our students and teachers! -
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Late start, Monday schedule
9:30-10:45 a.m.(75 minutes)A Block10:50-12:05 p.m.(75 minutes)B Block12:10-2 p.m.(80 minute classes)C BlockC1 - 12:10-12:40 pmC2 - 12:50-1:20 pmC3 - 1:30-2:00 pm2:05-3:20 p.m.(75 minutes)D Block -
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ISEE Test (must be registered in advance)
For information on the ISEE requirement at Gilmour, see our Apply page.Gilmour administers the ISEE on its campus throughout the school year. Register via the link below; be sure to indicate that you would like your scores sent to Gilmour (school code 362270).
