Honorary Chairpersons for the 25th Annual Dinner Auction, World Showcase, are Kevin and Janis Nugent of Manteno, Illinois. Kevin is a 1966 graduate of Bishop McNamara High School and a member of the Irish Alumni Association. He and Janis are the proud parents of five children, Chad, Keith, Rory, Tiffany and Devin, all of whom graduated from Bishop McNamara. Owners of Nugent Construction, the Nugents are also engaged in extensive farming in the Manteno area. Well known in the area for their service and support of countless civic, church and humanitarian activities, Kevin is a past recipient of the Manteno Citizen of the Year.

Over the years Bishop McNamara Catholic High School has been very fortunate to have benefitted greatly from the generosity and support of Kevin and Janis. On May 2, 2009, at the 25th Annual Dinner Auction, Bishop McNamara Catholic High School will formally thank Kevin and Janis as our Honorary Chairpersons.