St. Viator College

St. Viator's grew out of the original Bourbonnais village school, founded in 1865 by the Viatorians,[1] to an academy for boys[2] with the help of Father P. Beaudoin and Brothers Martel and Bernard.

On September 6, 1868 it became a four-year liberal arts college with the aid of Father Thomas Roy.

[3] During its existence, St. Viator was the host of the Catholic State Basketball Tournament for Illinois.

[3] Notable alumni included John Tracy Ellis,[6] Sam J. McAllister, Fulton J. Sheen,[7] G. Raymond Sprague,[8] Bernard James Sheil.

[10] Graduates entering the entertainment field include Jack Berch, popular singer and personality on four networks during the Golden Age of Radio.