Salute to Youth 2027
View photos from Salute to Youth 2026
Saturday, April 24, 2027 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace 6:00 PM – Midnight
Black Tie Optional $375 per person $3,750 per table $5,000 per Abbot Circle Table
RSVP Deadline: April 6, 2027
John ’87 and Joanne Diederich – Chair Couple
The Marmion Benedictines along with the Board of Trustees invite ALL to be part of Marmion’s most admired tradition, Salute to Youth. Share in an evening of elegance and friendship while raising funds for Marmion Academy. This beautiful evening, which honors the senior class for their accomplishments and potential, is open to all Marmion parents, past parents, alumni, and friends of Marmion. It includes a cocktail reception with bountiful hors d’ oeuvres and open bar, followed by a four-course gourmet meal with wine in the Grand Ballroom, continued open bar, and dancing to live music.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENING
Presentation Dance
After the formal presentation, the Guard and Court of Honor parade onto the dance floor for the first dance of Salute to Youth.
Student Speech
Each year a student from the senior class is asked to speak about their class, experiences and future hopes for themselves and classmates.
Presentation
A formal post-dinner presentation of the Guard and Court of Honor* is a highlight of the evening followed by the Presentation Dance. *The Guard of Honor is comprised of Marmion Academy senior boys. The Court of Honor is the young ladies they escort.
Parents’ Dance
Immediately following the Presentation Dance, all parents of the Guard and Court of Honor are invited to join their son/daughter on the dance floor.
ABBOT CIRCLE TABLES
Best Seats in the House
Guaranteed premium location on the perimeter of the dance floor. Only 12 tables are available!
Private Reception
You and your table guests are all invited to the Private Abbot’s Reception which begins before cocktail hour.
Premium Wine
Bottles of bubbles and elevated wine are flowing at your table! Cheers to you!
Seating for 10 guests
Choose 9 guests to sit with you at your Abbot Circle Table! You can also request to have a monk seated with you.
Please contact Kathleen Hausmann, Executive Director of Advancement, at khausmann@marmion.org for additional information. Abbot Circle Tables are on a first come first served basis and are limited in number. Individual seats cannot be purchased at Abbot Circle Tables.
DINNER
A portion of all dinner costs are tax deductible. Attendees will receive a thank you note to include tax deductible information. For questions and/or additional information, please contact: Jessica Brown, Events Manager at jbrown@marmion.org
GUARD OF HONOR DRESS CODE
The event dress code for the Marmion senior is a black classic tuxedo. The Advancement Office coordinates the choosing of the tuxedo style along with fittings, delivery and pick up of the tuxedo! The boys just need to show up to their fitting and pick up the tuxedo- easy as that! It is all handled at Marmion Academy during the school day or immediately after school. The cost of the tuxedo rental is included in the senior year fees- the student/parent is responsible for returning the tuxedo the day after Salute!
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Brown at (630) 815-1200 (cell) or jbrown@marmion.org
COURT OF HONOR DETAILS AND DRESS CODE
ALL COURT OF HONOR DRESSES MUST BE A WHITE FULL-LENGTH BALL GOWN WITH MODEST NECKLINE
Click here for a complete list of gown requirements. These requirements are designed with modesty and safety in mind. Please know that these requirements are strictly adhered to. When purchasing a gown, please remember that the young lady will be walking up several steps onto a platform and curtsying before the crowd (parents, sponsors and our monks) during the event.
All gowns must be approved at or before the Salute Dress Rehearsal. After reviewing the complete gown requirements please direct any concerns or questions about a gown to: Jessica Brown Events Manager via text to (630) 815-1200 or jbrown@marmion.org We are happy to provide feedback on a dress BEFORE you purchase it. Simply send a photo of the young lady in the gown and we will provide feedback as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only WHITE dresses are allowed at Salute to Youth. View photos from the 2026 Salute to Youth Event to get an idea!
