2026 Spirit of Blessed Edmund Society
Brother Rice High School is pleased to announce our 2026 Spirit of Blessed Edmund Society Honorees: Jane & Lee Juett ‘67, Thane Hall, and Fr. Richard Yost, OSFS.
The Spirit of Blessed Edmund Society is named in honor of Edmund Rice and recognizes those in the Brother Rice community who have demonstrated exceptional service and support to the school. In the footsteps of Edmund, members of this society have embraced the highest of standards in their faith ministry and model the pillars of RICE – Respect, Integrity, Character and Excellence. Through their service, they have shown extraordinary dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm for Brother Rice High School. Induction into The Spirit of Blessed Edmund Society is our institution’s most prestigious honor.
Jane & Lee Juett ‘67
Loyal members of the Brother Rice Community, Jane and Lee Juett, have devoted their time, talents, and treasure to Brother Rice in many ways through the years. An active member of the early Alumni Association, Lee also served on the Board of Directors from 1992 through 1998, including service as the Chairman of the Board from 1994 to 1996. Continuing the Juett Family legacy, we are particularly grateful to Jane and Lee, who modeled their commitment to faith and family as Catholic parents, prioritizing the education of their sons, Andrew ’96 and Jesse ‘00, at Brother Rice. Jane and Lee have been generous with their personal philanthropy, supporting countless initiatives at Brother Rice and, most notably, were instrumental in establishing and supporting the Annual Fund (now Fund for RICE) at its inception in 1992. Their leadership, example, and efforts continue to bear fruit today as the Fund for RICE is the foundation and lifeblood of our daily mission.
Mr. Thane Hall
As a treasured teacher, coach, and spiritual mentor to countless students at Brother Rice High School, Mr. Thane Hall cares for the spiritual life of Brother Rice, our faculty, our students, and our families – and has done so for more than 30 years. Perhaps his most profound impact has been through the Kairos retreat program, which he introduced at Brother Rice and has since become firmly cemented in the fabric of the Brother Rice experience. For many students, this is the most profound encounter during their faith journey. As our Campus Minister, Mr. Hall is a wonderful example of Catholic, Christian life as he shares the Charism of our Founder, Blessed Edmund Rice. Through his daily work, he nurtures the spiritual life of our students, helps lead our missionary trips, and oversees our Christian service initiatives in the community.
Fr. Richard Yost, OSFS
A beloved teacher, mentor, and Chaplain at Brother Rice High School for over 15 years, Fr. Yost ministered to our faculty, our students, our families, and our community. Fr. Yost was known for the wonderful way he connected with young people in his sermons. He was an incredible, teacher, mentor, and above all a friend. He will always be remembered for his kindness and words of wisdom. Fr. Yost was especially devoted to deaf ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and he taught Sign Language class to our students for many years. He found profound joy teaching at Brother Rice High School and celebrating Mass in various Detroit-area parishes, connecting him to our youth at Brother Rice and beyond.