The Saint Ignatius Christmas Concert is a time-honored tradition in our community. This event, in partnership with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, serves as a fundraiser to support tuition assistance for our current families.
Since 1985, the Christmas Concert has featured the presentation of our Magis Award, the school’s highest honor. St. Ignatius of Loyola called magis “the spirit of generous excellence.” This award recognizes those who exemplify this spirit in their commitment to Saint Ignatius High School. The 2022 Magis Award recipient is Dale Gabor '66. Having served as a longtime teacher in the Languages Department and our Athletic Director for 25 years, Dale was an integral member of the Saint Ignatius community whose legacy continues to live on.
Magis Award Recipients
1985 Charles E. Spahr*
1986 The John C. Wasmer Family
1987 Murlan J. Murphy, Sr., ’36*
1988 Harold C. Schott*
1989 Hugh O'Neill ’40*
1990 Most Rev. Anthony M. Pilla*
1991 Donald P. Traci ’44*
1992 The Edward F. Durkin Family
1993 The Victor F. Miller Family
1994 William R. Litzler ’59
1995 Anthony Rini*
1996 Dr. Theodore J.* & Jean Castele*
1997 The Charles J. Nock Family
1998 Rita & Peter A. Carfagna ’71
1999 Rev. Robert J. Welsh, S.J., ’54*
2000 Joseph D. Sullivan ’49
2001 Leo R. Reichard ’50
2002 Rev. John H. Kleinhenz, S.J., ’37*
2003 Carol & Charles A.* Rini, Sr.
2004 Thomas J. Pasko, Hon. ’96
2005 Gerald F.* &
Susanne Schroer
2006 Rev. Kenneth A. Styles, S.J.
2007 Nancy & Chuck* Geschke ’56
2008 James E. Skerl ’74*
2009 Mary Jane & Jack* Breen
2010 Rev. Lawrence M. Ober, S.J.
2011 Brittan & Fred DiSanto ’80
2012 Charles M. Kyle ’69
2013 Loyola Society Mothers’ Club
2014 Barbara & John Rade ’53
2015 Rev. Bernard Streicher, S.J.* and Rev. Francis Canfield, S.J.
2016 The George R. Blaha '57 Family
2017
Arthur L. Thomas and Richard D. Fujimoto '66
2018
Janet E. & Jeffrey T. Leitch '71
2019
William Kelley '62
2020
Patrice Campbell
2022
Dale Gabor '66