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St. Ann School receives $97,000 from Big Shoulders Fund

Students, faculty and staff gathered for a surprise presentation at St. Ann School, 2211 W. 18th Place, on April 30, 2025 from Big Shoulders Fund. The surprise was a a $97,000 grant sponsored by John and Rosemary Croghan and Big Shoulders Fund awarded to the teachers and staff because St. Ann's had the highest growth in test scores and academics among Big Shoulders Schools. (KarenCallaway/Chicago Catholic)
Teachers react to receiving the grant. Students, faculty and staff gathered for a surprise presentation at St. Ann School, 2211 W. 18th Place, on April 30, 2025 from Big Shoulders Fund. The surprise was a a $97,000 grant sponsored by John and Rosemary Croghan and Big Shoulders Fund awarded to the teachers and staff because St. Ann's had the highest growth in test scores and academics among Big Shoulders Schools. (KarenCallaway/Chicago Catholic)
Eighth grader Alek Chacon claps for the school staff. (KarenCallaway/Chicago Catholic)
Josh Hale, CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, takes a selfie with the teachers and staff. (KarenCallaway/Chicago Catholic)
A student holds a sign during the event. (KarenCallaway/Chicago Catholic)

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