.  class of 1991  .

8.27.09         
Captain Christopher Jones, class of 1991, was back in town for the Rockford Airfest August 22 and 23. Captain Jones and his wingman flew their F-16 fighter jets from Luke AFB in Phoenix, AZ. They arrived on Friday evening and were greeted by Chris' parents. Captain Jones and his wingman "DOH" spent Saturday and Sunday answering questions about what they do and their airplanes. A special guest was Colby Smith, Jr. who got an extended personal tour from Captain Jones of the airplane and an explanation of what the pilot does. Chris is intsructing at Luke AFB at the present time. He and his wife Sarah have lived in Italy and South Korea. Chris has flown in Europe, Bosnia, Iraq and South Korea. He has also finished up his Masters in International Relationships and would like to thank those of you who stopped by to say hello at the Rockford Airfest. Chris will be stationed at Luke AFB through 2011.

Chris Jones, class of 1991, entered the Air Force in 2001 after graduation from Southern Illinois University. He is currently stationed at Kunsan AFB is South Korea. Christopher flies the F-16 fighter aircraft. He was stationed in Italy for three years where he overflew Bosnia in support of troops there and spent the summer of 2005 in Iraq flying in support of our troops on the ground.

Read about his latest training mission.

.  class of 1992 .

Mike Frank Update 11.18.08

Michael Frank is a 1992 Aquin graduate. His brother Steve and sister Christine are also Aquin graduates. The Frank family owns and operates Honeyhill Apple Orchard in McConnell. Mike suffered a massive stroke in June, 2007. He spent over 9 months in different hospitals from Chicago to Rockford to Freeport. He received and continues to receive speech, physical and occupational therapies. Mike returned home in early April with trach and feeding tubes and is continuing to progress with the help of his family, therapists and CNA's.

Mike was scheduled to have surgery early in October for a dislocated hip and to close the hole from his trachea. There were some complications and the surgery was cancelled. He went back to Madison at the end of October for the surgeries. His right leg is now in a cast from hip to toe. The surgery to close the trachea hole was also done. He did have a few complications though. His lungs collapsed and they needed to insert a tube. He also had bronchial pneumonia. He ended up staying in the hospital for 2 weeks.

Mike returned home on Thursday, November 13. He will be in the cast for 6-8 weeks. He still has a feeding tube in, but hopes that he soon will begin to eat and the tube will be removed. After the cast is removed, he hopes to return to physical therapy so he will finally be able to walk again.

Needless to say, Mike's medical expenses continue to grow. As the holiday season is nearing, we are asking friends, alumni and community members to remember Mike and his family in your prayers. Please feel free to send him a holiday card and best wishes. The Michael Frank Fund is an ongoing account at Aquin. If you would like to make a contribution, please send it to:

Aquin Catholic Schools
Attn: Mike Frank
1419 South Galena
Freeport, IL 61032

You may contact the school by calling 815.235.3154 x 226 or by email laura.diemer@aquinschools.org. Thank you in advance.

.  class of 1993  .

.  class of 1994  .
Jeniffer Polhill Smutzer, class of 1994, has been promoted to Law Firm partner at Gil, Cruz and Smutzer Law Offices of Aurora and West Chicago.  Access their website by clicking here.

Jeniffer graduate with High Honors from Illinois State University in 1998 and subsequently from Northern Illinois University College of Law with High Honors in 2000. 

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.  class of 1997  .  class of 1998

7.2.10
Danielle Schleich Siedschlag, class of 1998, has joined the FHN Womens' Healthcare team in Freeport as a certified nurse practitioner.  She earned her masters degree in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  She also holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Creighton University in Omaha.