Joliet Catholic Academy supporter Paul Pluth won the first-place prize of $5,000 at the drawing for the 2014 Spirit Raffle. The ticket was sold by freshman Jake Pluth.

The second-place prize of $2,500 went to The Bennett Family and was sold by senior Kayla Bennett.

Claiming the third-place prize of $1,500 was parent Keith Warning with a ticket he purchased from his son senior Jack Warning.

The fourth-place prize of $500 went to Jeannie Wheeler and was sold by sophomore Matt Hofmann, Wheeler’s nephew.

The fifth-place prize of $500 went to Bill Manner and was sold by sophomore Hayden Wagner. Manner is Wagner’s uncle.

The top student sellers were: Jordan Missig, Anthony Costa, Dalton Jones, Drew Voss and Aryka Adelmann.

Christine Voss, Director of Special Events, would like to thank the volunteers, faculty, and staff along with everyone who supported the 2014 Spirit Raffle.

The Spirit Raffle is the only student fundraiser sponsored by Joliet Catholic Academy and is highlighted by incentives for selling tickets.

“I am continually impressed by how our student body, parents and the JCA community rises above to support the school they love,” said JCA President/Principal Jeff Budz. “The students really stepped up, took ownership, and demonstrated enthusiasm for being involved with this fundraiser.”