Dear Evergreen Park Alumni,
As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, we are proud to share the first edition of the EP Alumni Quarterly. This is a historic year for our community as we celebrate 70 years of Evergreen Park Community High School—seven decades of Mustang tradition, excellence, and spirit.
This summer was filled with exciting moments on campus, from improvements to our athletic facilities to the energy of our students preparing for another great year. Looking ahead, we are eager to mark this anniversary with special events, alumni spotlights, and opportunities to reconnect with one another and with EPCHS.
Most importantly, we celebrate you—our alumni—whose accomplishments, leadership, and loyalty continue to inspire today’s Mustangs. This newsletter is designed to share your stories, highlight school updates, and keep you connected to the community that shaped us all.
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Mark your calendars—Homecoming is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Evergreen Park Community High School! This is your chance to reconnect with classmates, revisit your alma mater, and experience firsthand all the exciting things happening on campus.
The buzz is already building for the return of Homecoming Fan Fest, taking place from 3:00–5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26 along James Sexton Drive (between the school and the athletic fields). Expect food, fun, and Mustang spirit like never before!
And the tradition doesn’t stop there—alumni from every class are invited to pack the stands for the Homecoming football game, where our Mustangs will take on Reavis under the lights for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff.
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📅 Save the Date: EPCHS All-School Reunion!
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration! In honor of our 70th anniversary, we’re bringing together Mustang alums from every graduating class for the much-anticipated EPCHS All-School Reunion this February.
This one-of-a-kind event will be your chance to reconnect with old friends, relive favorite memories, and make new ones as we celebrate seven decades of Mustang pride.
✨ See the flyer to the right for full details—mark your calendar now and don’t miss it! ✨
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CLASS OF 1975 REUNION: Come celebrate the Evergreen Park Community High School Class of 1975 50th reunion from 6-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the American Legion at 9701 S. Kedzie Ave. in Evergreen Park.
To share reunion information, please send date, time, place to webmaster@evergreenpark.org. We will post the information on the EPCHS website.
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Mark your calendars—this year’s EPCHS Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, November 16 at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.
This annual tradition directly supports our current Mustangs, helping them continue their education beyond high school and pursue their dreams. It’s a day of community, celebration, and giving back—all in the spirit of Mustang pride.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on the next generation of Evergreen Park graduates.
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Evergreen Park Community High School is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students—leaders, scholars, and athletes who are already making their mark. Here are just a few recent highlights:
📊 Megan Klimowski ’25
Senior Megan Klimowski represented EPCHS at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. After placing fourth in Illinois in the Computer Problem Solving category, she joined more than 16,000 students nationwide for workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities. “It was a great experience,” Megan said. “I loved having the opportunity to network with other future business leaders and compete on the national level!”
🥎 Addison Mrskos ’27, Molly Goyke ’27 & Layne Schillo ’27
These three sophomores helped power a historic run for the 14U Evergreen Park Little League Softball All-Star Team, which advanced all the way to the final game of the Little League World Series. Coached by EPCHS parents Adam Goyke and Megan Schillo, the team finished as national runner-up—a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment.
🎓 Adrian Buenrostro ’25
Senior Adrian Buenrostro made school history as the first EPCHS student to earn the AP Capstone Diploma, scoring 3 or higher on both the AP Seminar and AP Research exams before even starting his senior year.
🥁 Zion McCadd ’25
Senior Zion McCadd brought home the prestigious Gary E. Smith Golden Whistle Award from this summer’s Smith Walbridge Drum Major Camp, earning recognition as one of the top young leaders in marching arts.
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Dr. Jolie Burns-Casey, ’87
After 30 incredible years of teaching at EPCHS, Dr. Burns-Casey has officially retired. Her impact in the classroom shaped generations of Mustangs—thank you, Dr. Burns-Casey, for your decades of dedication!
Joe Prisco, ’95
From Evergreen Park to the Big Easy—Joe has been named Director of Strategic Communications for Tulane University Athletics in New Orleans. Go Green Wave… and Go Mustangs!
Sen. Ruben Gallego, ’98
Making history in Arizona, Ruben was elected to the United States Senate. He credits EPCHS for helping shape his path: “If it weren’t for EPCHS, I never would have made it to the U.S. Senate.”
Rev. Matt Litak, ’06
Faith and service are at the heart of Matt’s journey—he was recently appointed pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Oak Lawn.
Tim Kaufmann, ’08
Tim is making an impact close to home, earning a promotion to Director of Operations and Security for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Kayla Benson, ’19
Kayla is solving some of the nation’s toughest challenges as an Environmental Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, one of the largest engineering firms in the U.S.
Imani Sykes, ’19
Imani’s academic journey hit a milestone this year as she successfully defended her master’s thesis in psychology at Villanova University.
Helen Joyce, ’23
Turning passion into purpose, Helen launched her own business dedicated to helping high school students with their college applications.
Lily Strand, ’23
Dominating the diamond, Lily was named Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Year after a phenomenal season at Saint Xavier University.
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Lily Strand is shown delivering a pitch during her sophomore
season at Saint Xavier University.
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EPCHS is always happy to highlight the accomplishments of Mustang Nation. New job? Big move? Marriage? Milestone? New addition to the family? We’d love to celebrate you and share your update with Mustang Nation—from our earliest classes to our newest grads.
Send your update:
Email Tim Moran at tmoran@evergreenpark.org
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