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Fall 2010 De La Salle Magazine Dear Friends, De La Salle Institute Fall 2010 Board of Directors The 2010-2011 school year is now in full swing at De La Salle Institute, and it is wonderful having our Table of Contents 2009–2010 Editors students back after a long and much needed summer vacation. Now it is time to hit the books! As we Chairman Michelle Aukstik reported in the Spring/Summer edition of the D Magazine, members of the Class of 2010 were awarded Michael Walsh more than $2 million in academic scholarships and are attending top colleges and universities. With such Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68 an impressive statistic, it is important that De La Salle continues its traditions of academic excellence and Academics Photography innovation. Solar Energy Comes to De La Salle 2 Vice Chairperson Michelle Aukstik New Faculty and Staff 2 Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF Jaclin Szafraniec Summer Camps, Fall Calendar of Events 3 Michael Walsh Throughout this Fall edition of the D Magazine, you will find articles about how we continue these Members Root Studios traditions, especially in math and science. In our Academics section, you’ll read how our Dean of Applied Sciences, Kamaal Khazen, has received a grant for solar panels to be built into our Institute Campus as a Mr. William S. Aldrich Designer way to promote environmental awareness. There is also a summary of our academic summer camps. Our Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64 JB feature story demonstrates how our Associate Principal, Dr. Jorge Faith, service & Community Mr. Marshall A. Blake Peña, is partnering with our local educational community to enhance Tolton’s Dennis K. Gregory 4 Mr. George A. Bonomo ‘59 Printer De La Salle’s innovative curriculum. New Christian Brother, Printers Row Lit Fest 5 Ms. Mary L. Burke M&G Graphics Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69 Our students don’t just save their talents for the classroom. They Mr. Eugene L. Ferretti De La Salle Magazine is published take what they’ve learned in our school and give back to not only our Mr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84 three times a year by De La Salle local communities, but also to communities all over the world. Our Institute’s Office for Advancement. development team has made sure the Meteors have been involved in CAMPUS Scrapbook Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64 The purpose of this publication Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67 is to unite the Christian Brothers, the surrounding neighborhoods’ summer festivals, and our campus Photos 6-7 Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67 alumni, students, parents, faculty, ministry group is preparing to make its next trip to Guatemala to help staff and friends together in De our brothers and sisters in need. Brother Michael Kadow, FSC La Salle’s mission of excellence Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF in education. All submissions or I would like to thank all of you for your continued support of Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68 comments should be directed to De La Salle, and I hope you enjoy this issue of the D Magazine. Feature Story Mr. Matthew O’Malley [email protected]. God bless you all. Promoting Student Interest in STEM Fields 8-9 Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90 Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62 St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for Us! To receive this magazine De La Salle President Father Paul Novak Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69 electronically, please send an Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us! Cathryn P. Taylor e-mail to [email protected]. Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever! parent place Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64 Calendar of Parent Events 10-11 President’s Council Michael G. Bansley ‘53 Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSM Michael F. Hickey ‘56 President James R. Woodrow ‘53 Athletics Spring Sports Recap, Fall Sports Update 12-13 Extollo Educational Athletic Accomplishments 14-15 Foundation Mission Statement Board of Directors De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education President begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for Brother Michael Quirk, FSC excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity DEVELOPMENT to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society. Vice President Giving Back to our Students 16 Michael F. Hickey ‘56 Invest in our Students, Adopt a Meteor 17 Secretary/Treasurer INSTITUTE CAMPUS For Young men 3455 SOUTH WABASH AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3885 Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73 P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142 Alumni Connection LOURDES HALL CAMPUS For Young Women 115th Annual Alumni Banquet 18-19 1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507 De La Salle Alumni Updates 19-20 P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722 Lourdes Alumnae Updates 21 TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTEr - EAST CAMPUS 3647 South State St • Chicago, Il 60609-1951 www.dls.org P 312.747.3471 TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTEr - WEST CAMPUS 115 South Pulaski Rd • Chicago, Il 60624-2823 P 312.746.7744 De La Salle Magazine 1 Academics

Solar Energy De La Salle Academic comes to de la salle Summer Camps

During this academic year, students in Environmental and invaluable knowledge of alternative energy sources and data To give students an opportunity over the summer to sharpen for in a promising drama student. This year, there were eight Physical Science classes will explore the dynamics of solar interpretation. De La Salle students will be plotting data and their skills in a variety of subjects, De La Salle offered students in the camp, which finished with a small show of the energy. Dean of Applied Sciences, Kamaal Khazen, earned a drawing charts to analyze and compare to data from other solar academic summer camps. skills they picked up throughout the week. grant from the Clean Energy Community Foundation panel locations. which will enable students to gain hands-on experience in From creative writing to Mandarin, students took advantage Students who participate in academic summer solar energy monitoring and data analyses. An 18-foot solar The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is working of the unique summer camps where they learned in a relaxed camps come back to school feeling panel will be installed on a south wall of the Institute Campus with schools around the state to bring public awareness to clean and fun environment. refreshed and also feeling for Young Men. The panel will generate 1 kilowatt of power energy. De La Salle is one of several schools in the area that will enthusiastic about the skills and give students information through a computer monitor partner in this groundbreaking exercise and install a solar energy The Creative Writing academic summer camp offered young they learned in their summer about solar encrypted energy readings. Students will be able panel on their building. Our students will learn real life ways to students an opportunity to express themselves through camp. In total, 54 students to compare their readings and results with other Chicago-area use and measure the effectiveness of alternative energy. In the various forms of writing. Faculty member Jaclin Szafraniec participated in De La Salle’s schools who will be installing solar panels. Whitney Young future, De La Salle looks forward to installing solar panels to helped students compose their own short stories, pieces of academic summer camps. and Saint Patrick High Schools are two of the schools that provide power to the schools. dialogue, a short play and some poems. The students also will be partners in this solar energy project. Students will gain learned various brainstorming and writing warm-up activities to help them become better writers.

introducing new The summer drama camp, run by faculty member Sam Fitzgerald, was composed of techniques for comic improv Faculty & Staff and taught students what auditioners or teachers might look

As the 2010-11 school year began in August, De La Salle welcomed eight new members to its faculty and staff. Joining the Lourdes Hall for Young Women community were Tracey Brewer, Margaret Grabowski ’06, Shannon Porfilio and Fall Calendar of Events Kerbie Reader. Brewer will be a counselor, Grabowski will work in the admissions October November (cont’d) and alumni relations department, Porfilio will teach French and 20 Girls Open House II Reader will teach math and science. Grabowski and Porfilio also will 27 Girls Open House work at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. LourdesStudents Hallstand Campus, together after 6-8pm loading the St. Vincent De Paul truckLourdes with warm Hall clothing. Campus, 10am-1pm 25-26 Thanksgiving Break The new faculty and staff at the Institute Campus for Young Men are November John Hanau, Steve Munoz ‘03, Michael Nall and John Pappas. 11 NHS Induction December Hanau will teach religion, Munoz will teach accounting, Nall will Lourdes Hall Campus, 7pm 4 Boys Open House II teach math and Pappas will teach science. 15 Holiday Giving Drive Begins Institute Campus, 10am-1pm Institute and Lourdes Hall Campuses 11 Parent Association Holiday Fest “De La Salle is pleased to have these high-quality women and men November 15 - December 10 Institute Campus, 10am-4pm join our faculty,” De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. 17 Boys Open House 15 Band Christmas Concert Front: Grabowski, Reader, Brewer, Back: Nall, Porfilio, Pappas, Institute Campus, 6-8pm “Our school is based upon academic excellence and integrity and De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus Principal Diane Brown, Institute Campus, 7pm these professionals make our school that much stronger. De La Salle – Institute Campus Principal Jim Krygier, Hanau 18-20 Fall Drama Festival Weekend Not Pictured: Munoz “I’m thrilled to welcome them to the Institute.” Ayres-Conway Theatre 5pm Nov. 18, 7pm Nov. 19-20

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Tolton’s Dennis K. Gregory De La Salle Teacher To Become Christian Brother For some people, the process of immersing themselves into a new job is something that is very gradual. That’s not the case with Dennis K. Gregory, one of the newest members of the instructional staff at the Tolton Adult Education Centers. De La Salle proudly announces that former faculty member Tom Wegesin, who left the Institute at the end of the 2009-10 school year, has moved to Philadelphia where he is living at Jeremy House as he begins the formation process of becoming a Christian If it’s Monday or Wednesday, Gregory can be found at Tolton’s The field of continuing adult education wasn’t Gregory’s first Brother. Wegesin follows his uncle, Brother James Wegesin ’54, in devoting his life to Alain Locke facility on Chicago’s West Side serving as career path. The New York City native began his professional service as a Christian Brother. registrar, collecting data and testing students. career as an accounting clerk at the European American Bank. Eventually, Gregory rose to the position of Assistant The formation process is a structured means of deepening one’s vocation to the If it’s Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, Gregory is likely just a few Vice President. consecrated life of a Brother. It is an extension of the discernment process. It has a variety blocks away from the Institute Campus, providing counseling of steps and dimensions, some of which are different depending on which part of the and group teaching at Tolton’s campus at the Chicago Public In 1998, he accepted a position at LaSalle Bank in Chicago country you live. Library’s Bee Branch. and moved here in May of that year. Eight years later, Gregory made another life-changing decision that eventually resulted in The goal of a formation process is to enable an individual to deepen his understanding If that weren’t enough to occupy Gregory’s time, one of his his becoming a fulltime volunteer at Tolton as he accepted an first tasks at Tolton was to facilitate a workshop in goal-setting of the vocation and his commitment to that vocation. In the United States, there are early retirement package and decided that he wanted to pursue generally four initial stages to this process. for new students at the Legler Library site. a second career in the field of education. One of the steps that Wegesin, who began teaching at De La Salle “Dennis is a people person who “The experience to date has been brings a passion for learning to in the fall of 2003, will take occurs on October 3 as he makes his an extremely rich one where, God first promises at a special liturgy at Jeremy House. his work at Tolton,” executive willing of course, I can add what director Sue Perez said. “His skills I have to help many fine Congratulations and best of luck, Tom! goal-setting workshop inspires people do fine work in the service students to take concrete steps to of others,” Gregory said. “To date, I create a better future. am truly excited about my experience as I see my potential impact on the “I am especially grateful for his organization and especially how I can wisdom and counseling skills help change the lives of people who Meteors Take to the street... Fests! in helping students deal with need help. difficult situations.” “I can assure you that helping others In addition to helping students During the summer, the Meteors truly exemplified what it means to were raised in the Taylor Street neighborhood, and being a presence has been a passion of mine for at Tolton, Gregory is also busy give back to the community by showing support for a few of the local at the festival showed our appreciation to all of them. In addition to quite some time now. As a senior in the classroom himself as he street festivals. celebrating all the alumni, De La Salle embraced the families looking manager at the La Salle ABN/AMRO is completing graduate student for a place to send their children to high school. It was fun meeting organization, I started the first in- classes in Adult Education at On June 12th and 13th, De La Salle was one of the proud sponsors of some of the residents of the old neighborhood and introducing De La bank tutoring and mentoring program DePaul University. the 26th Annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. A crowd of Salle to the new people living on Taylor Street. The “D” t-shirts and for children of single mothers who 90,000 passed through the festival in two days, enjoying more than blue and gold drawstring bags that were passed out to everyone at the were having problems in school. It “I needed a clinical outlet and 100 free literary programs and the books from over 150 new, used festival were a big hit! was coined ‘Saturdays One-On-One’ began to search the Internet for and antique booksellers. For the children in attendance, there was and was a huge success. adult learning centers in Chicago,” Dennis K. Gregory participatory storytelling and music. In continuing with the spirit of welcoming new families to the “D”

Gregory said. “I came across the family, the Meteors were one of the sponsors of the St. Helen’s School “As far as Tolton is concerned, my background in operations Tolton Center by sheer chance. I was very interested in the De La Salle displayed information about our innovative academic annual festival from August 27th-29th. Many children, along with and project management, along with the heart that I have for story of Father Tolton and decided to make contact with Sue program at the sponsors’ table alongside another important sponsor, their parents, stopped by the De La Salle table and inquired about helping those who need help, is a great combination that, over Perez and (De La Salle Vice President for Community Affairs) the Near South Planning Board. The Near South Planning Board is open house dates and shadow day opportunities. The families from time, will help make Tolton a more dynamic and efficiently run Lawrence Blakley to offer my services as a volunteer. a not-for-profit organization tending to the needs of businesses, St. Helen’s were happy to see the Meteors at their festival because they organization,” Gregory added. property owners, developers and institutions for over 60 years. know we appreciate all of their students and we want more of their “After interviewing with Sue, I started working at the Bee with De La Salle has been a board member of the Near South Planning children to be part of De La Salle. “I am also learning a tremendous amount of what Tolton does the intent to help out wherever I could. It was abundantly clear Board since its inception. from Sue and her managers and am truly impressed with the as I spoke with Sue that my chance coming across Tolton was Throughout the whole year – not just in the summer – the Meteors are amount of work they actually do day in and day out. It’s a real supposed to happen. In hindsight, the only logical explanation Once the calendar turned to August, De La Salle hit Taylor Street for always ready to help the community. In giving back to our neighbors, blessing for me to be there and help wherever I am asked.” for me coming across the Tolton Center was that that was its annual Festa Italiana from August 5th-8th. Many of our alumni we receive so much more. where God wanted me to be.”

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5. 7. 1. During the annual Blue-Gold football game that was held on August 20, three distinguished De La Salle graduates who served in the United States Military 3. were lauded for their service and presented with plaques as a token of gratitude. Flanked by administration are Antonio Garcia ‘03, Tom Lyons ‘43, and Rolando Padilla ‘97. 2. De La Salle boxing coach Antonio Maldonado 5. Right tackle Jared Philp ’12 and right guard instructs a young pugilist during one of the many James Buss ’12 prepare to block in a Catholic academic and athletic camps offered to grade-school League White matchup. students during the summer. 6. On August 23, 2010, De La Salle welcomed the Class 3. On “Twin Day” during Spirit Week, Jenna Duddleston ’11 of 2014 at both the Institute and Lourdes Hall Campuses. and Frances Ansell ’11 do their best Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane imitations. 7. Homecoming King Joshua Lisenby ’11 poses with Queen Rebecca Sarkauskas ’11 at the dance. 4. On July 21, a barbecue and reception was held in the courtyard of the Institute Campus to honor longtime 8. During the year-end faculty and staff luncheon, faculty member Br. Kevin Fitzgerald on his 50 years 3. De La Salle celebrated as both Dennis Aylward and as a Christian Brother. Nick Colletti were lauded for reaching 20 years at the Institute (Nick Colletti pictured). 8. 4.

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De La Salle Promotes Student INTEREST IN STEM fields

“It has made me realize that “I would very much like to study Python more to get more advanced knowledge in this career field, as it seems that Mark Jackowiak ‘88 reviews there is a great deal of use for this kind of program within an assignment with students behind every single web address our society.” in his Honors Algebra II/ there is an actual code that inputs Trigonometry class. As careers trend toward science, technology, engineering what you see,” Moreno said. and mathematics, De La Salle continues to create relevant “When we first began Python, curriculum that will best prepare our students for college and beyond. it was something that was hard The partnership between Loyola University and to grasp. It became easy when participating De La Salle students has excited students to further explore how computer programming languages can we used concepts with the actual be used to solve complex mathematical equations. With language. I enjoyed the new the innovative curriculum and unique access to technology, De La Salle students continue to be at the forefront of things that we learned in Python. college preparatory learning. It actually inspired me to think ‘outside the box.’”

Students attending De La Salle Institute are challenged algebraic functions, algorithms and equations to Students at the Institute Campus for Young Men who took daily with a curriculum that is both college preparatory and create computer programs that can execute and the Python class gave an overwhelmingly positive review of innovative. De La Salle Institute prides itself on keeping up compute the function, algorithm or equation. their experience. The class was so well received by students with industry trends and successfully preparing our students that it is being expanded this year to the Lourdes Hall for college and beyond by integrating relevant and current Python programming is used by Google and Campus for Young Women. lessons into every class. As society trends towards careers other web-based search engines to find data using in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and algorithms. Dr. Harrington, a graduate of Brown Faculty member Beth Colletti will split teaching time in her mathematics), De La Salle offers students access to course University and Stanford University, was in the Algebra 2/Trigonometry class with Dr. Harrington. This work in the same. classroom three days a week teaching our students approach to teaching gives students a lesson not only in the Python programming. software programming, but also teaches the dynamics of a With the integration of the Tablet PC into our students’ college class in which students are expected to allocate time classroom experience, they are working with technology The other two days, De La Salle faculty member to independent learning. De La Salle students know that every day and in every class. In addition to the essential Mark Jackowiak’88 was at the helm of the class, because of the class set-up, they need to spend time outside math and science classes, young women and men are reinforcing Dr. Harrington’s lessons and learned of the classroom working with the software and preparing offered Computer Systems Management class and algebraic systems through the Python programming. for their next class. Technical Drawing. Recently, through collaboration De La Salle students who are learning the software with Loyola University and Loyola professor Dr. Andrew program are being educated on a very current trend The addition of the Python programming class is inspiring students to further their knowledge in the subject. Harrington, De La Salle has incorporated computer in computer programming. There is a push at the Lourdes Hall Campus for programming into the Algebra 2/Trigonometry class. Young Women to encourage students to pursue In a reflection of his introduction to Python “Python was something new and exciting for us to have with our computers,” senior Anthony Kadan said. “It opened studies in the STEM fields. During the 2009-2010 school year twenty-four programming, senior Guillermo Moreno described 11th-grade students were given the opportunity to learn his experience. my eyes to the world of computer codes and computer Python programming, a software program used to solve technology that was very advanced. 8 Feature Story Feature Story 9 Parent place

Calendar of ‘Must-Attend’ Parent Events

FEBRUARY 19TH & 20TH FROM 5:00PM – 10:00 PM De La Salle is fortunate to kick off another school year with a variety of “must-attend” events sponsored by February Dances COMMONS, INSTITUTE CAMPUS the DLS Parent Association! The Parent Association is a forum by which parents and guardians can better communicate and collaborate with the faculty and administration and become more deeply involved in the school community. The Parent Association’s MISSION is to foster an informed, interested and engaged For all DLS Parents and Students body of current parents and guardians of De La Salle students who are committed to executing activities February is a magical month for parents and their Meteor students. For possibly that benefit De La Salle Institute as an organization, its student body and the parent/guardian population. the only night of the school year, the dads and daughters have a night out on The Parent Association’s VISION is to be a thriving source of support for De La Salle Institute and a the town, and the following evening, the moms and sons get to share in the highly-interactive De La Salle parent/guardian organization. memorable date night. Parents are highly encouraged to make it a fun date with Here is a snapshot of the upcoming events that all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend: your son or daughter, whether they initially like the idea or not! Students have such a fun time, and the parents have even more fun! A photographer is on site all evening to capture the moment in time. If you are a parent interested in OCTOBER 26, 2010 AT 6:00PM serving on the Dance Committees, to help with choosing a theme, promoting College Forum BANSLEY HALL, INSTITUTE CAMPUS attendance and decorating the event, please contact [email protected]. For all DLS Parents and Students • Saturday, February 19, 2011: Father/Daughter Dance This information-sharing forum is organized “for parents, by parents” to help address the questions, • Sunday, February 20, 2011: Mother/Son Dance concerns and key topics around college readiness and the college application process. This year’s College Forum will feature presentations covering such topics as: • Standardized High School Tests • Admissions Process (Early Admission Strategy) • Financial Aid • Parent Testimonials: Pitfalls, Successes and Strategies

Keynote Speaker for this year’s College Forum will be Bridget Masciclat of Revolution Prep, a leading Great Start To the 2010-2011 School Year! educational services organization. Bridget will be speaking about the “Significance of Standardized Testing: ACT/SAT”. • Teachers on both the Lourdes Hall Campus and the Institute Campus were pleasantly surprised by a flavorful and heartfelt continental breakfast on Teacher DECEMBER 11, 2010 FROM 10:00AM – 4:00PM Appreciation Day some weeks ago on September 22. This has become a tradition of Holiday Fest COMMONS, INSTITUTE CAMPUS the Parent Association to welcome back all faculty to another great school year and thank them for all of their excellence in educating Meteors. For all DLS Parents, Families, Alumni, Neighbors, Students & Friends! Thank you, Meteor parents! Are you looking for a stress-free Christmas shopping experience? What about getting more into the spirit of the season? The annual Holiday Fest at De La Salle is sponsored by the Parent Association as a • All parents, guardians, alumni, neighbors and friends of De La Salle were invited one-stop shop for some Christmas cheer and quality shopping! Vendors of all kinds will be on site with to the fall Ricobene’s Night that took place on Wednesday, October 6. One of the their products, from gourmet food products, designer handbags and top-line makeup to designer jewelry favorite annual fundraisers and social gatherings for parents, this event also helps and a whole variety of items perfect for the Christmas-giving season. De La Salle. Ricobene’s donated a portion of sales from dine-in, carryout and delivery orders from De La Salle customers right back to De La Salle Institute. Vendors If you are interested in having an exhibit and would like more information on this event, please Thank you, Ricobene’s located at 252 W. 26th Street in Chicago! send an email to [email protected] with your name and contact information, along with a brief description of the vended product and type of exhibit you’d like to display and someone from the Parent Association will contact you with further details! Thank you for your interest!

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Spring Sports Recap fall Sports Update

linebacker Josh Ruano ’11 (11 tackles); Named to the All-GCAC Team were midfielder Football Cross Country Girls Soccer Boys Baseball defensive lineman James Buss ’12 (10 Veronica Alvarez ‘11, defender Candice De La Salle opened its season with a 44-13 De La Salle’s cross country team began its The accolades were plentiful for the Meteor Burke ‘10, midfielder Katie Cline ‘12, The 2010 season proved to be quite memorable tackles) and defensive back Brandon victory over Catholic League White foe season on a promising note as there were women’s varsity soccer program during the 2010 forward Wendy Sotelo ‘12 and defender for De La Salle as six Meteors were named to the Wright ’12 (2 interceptions). season as they finished 9-7-1 overall and 6-1 in Marquita Wiggins ’10. All- League St. Joseph at home and followed that with 50 runners participating, making it the the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White, Baseball Team. a 33-13 decision over Catholic League Boys Soccer biggest team in school history. good enough for second place. Other highlights included Cline being named White rival Hales Franciscan. Leo handed “Having this incredible amount of runners to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Lauded were pitcher/shortstop Pat the Meteors their first defeat of the season The Meteor varsity soccer team split its on our team is great,” Meteors cross Association All-Sectional Team, Burke and Haynes ‘12, outfielder Mark 27-26 at Gately Stadium. opening four matches of the season. De La country coach Eric Crosby said. “It shows Wiggins being chosen to the IHSSCA Kasper ‘10, catcher Mark Salle notched its first win by beating Bogan Through the first four games of the season, that we have many students in our school All-Sectional Honorable Mention Team, Munizzi ‘11, pitcher/shortstop 6-1 as Simon Aldama ’14 scored twice and De La Salle’s statistical leaders included who are interested in running. This makes Burke being voted to the Chicago Red Stars’ Anthony Shimkus ‘12, added an assist. Luis Calvillo ’12 chipped quarterback Juwan Martin ’11 (393 yards the competition strong and encourages our All-Academic Special Mention Team, and outfielder Chuck Trentz ’10 in a goal and two assists, while Gabriel Wiggins being named to the Chicago Red Stars’ and pitcher Joe Ucho ‘10. rushing, 4 TDs; 346 yards passing, 6 runners to do their best and represent our Garcia ‘11 recorded a goal and an assist. All-Academic Honorable Mention Team. TDs); running back Alphonso Johnson ’11 school well.” The Meteors finished In their next match, the Meteors edged (255 yards rushing, 2 TDs); receivers the season 22-10-1 overall Eisenhower 2-0 as Garcia and Calvillo In addition, Wiggins was chosen De La Salle’s Ahmad Evans ’11 (123 yards, 1 TD), Sal and garnered the Illinois each scored goals. Anthony Markese ’13 Girls Volleyball MVP, while Sotelo led the Meteors in goals for Romando ’12 (93 yards, 2 TDs) and Kelley High School Association authored the shutout for De La Salle by The Meteor varsity volleyball team got off the second consecutive season with 16. McKenzie (72 yards, 2 TDs). Class 4A Fenwick Regional making 12 saves. to a great start, beginning its season with a In the classroom, Alvarez ‘11, Hanna championship. The Meteors second-place finish at the ICOPS Tourney Bansley ‘11, Burke ‘10, Nadia Carmona ‘12, also were ranked in the top 20 in Defensively, the Meteors were anchored by In nonconference play, the Meteors also at St. Patrick High School and winning Selena Hernandez ‘13, Antionette Johnson ‘11, the Chicago area by the Chicago linebacker Jamal Graham ’11 (17 tackles), earned an impressive 5-1 victory over four of its first five matches. Lauren Nowaczyk ‘11, Herlinda Sanchez ‘11, Sun-Times at one point during defensive lineman Joshua Lisenby ’11 Latin as Calvillo scored twice, Genaro Wiggins ‘10 and Maricruz Zarco ’11 were the season. (15 tackles), defensive back Anthony Delgado ‘11 added a goal and an assist The Meteors continued to play well, Varsity Girls Soccer MVP, named to the GCAC All-Academic Team. Goslawski ‘11 (12 tackles, 2 interceptions); and Garcia chipped in three assists. beating , St. Benedict and Marquita Wiggins ‘10. St. Scholastica. In all, De La Salle was 7-2 De La Salle defeated St. Laurence 2-1 as in its first nine matches. Aldama and Calvillo scored, while Nico Girls Softball Martinez ’13 assisted on both goals. Other Fall Sports After beating ACE Tech 4-0, the Meteors The newest sport at De La Salle is girls swimming. There are approximately 20 Not only did De La Salle’s varsity softball team finish the 2010 season with an also prevailed 4-1 over Northtown as young women competing. impressive 19-10 overall record and a 5-3 reading in the GCAC Red, the Meteors Garcia, Martinez and Delgado had one goal and one assist each. also excelled in the classroom. The varsity softball team became the fourth program As for girls tennis and boys golf, both at De La Salle during the 2009-10 school year to be honored by the Illinois High teams are working hard with the athletes School Association for having a team grade-point average of over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale De La Salle quarterback and coaches putting in the necessary efforts during the 2010 season. Juwan Martin ’11. to be successful.

By achieving this plaudit, the softball team joined the girls volleyball, chess and boys basketball teams in attaining this accolade. Front: Garza, Brazel, Castagna Middle: Duddleston, DeBartolo, Botica, Crowley The academic award is presented by the IHSA to reward teamwork During the week, the players were evaluated by the national scouting not only in competition, but also in the classroom. Back: Manager James Buss, Paluch, Ortiz, Sernek, Hanes, Doherty Meteor Athletics program, college and junior recruiters and professional scouts. The competition gives each player the opportunity to measure themselves The members of De La Salle’s 2010 softball team were Jaicie Botica ‘11; • Mary DeBartolo ’11 was invited to participate in a USA Hockey against his/her age, gain knowledge about his/her development and to Rebecca Brazel ‘12; Francesca Castagna ‘12; Kelly Crowley ‘12; Mary DeBartolo ‘11; Barbara Doherty ‘10; National Development Camp in St. Cloud, MN this summer. DeBartolo be exposed to outstanding coaching. Jill Duddleston ‘12; Alex Garza ‘12; Alex Hanes ‘10; Nicole Ortiz ‘10; Elizabeth Paluch ’10 and Jacquelyn Sernek ‘10. was one of 140 players throughout the Central District (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin) who competed for an DeBartolo excels in the classroom at De La Salle, maintaining a 3.941 invitation to USA Hockey’s National Development Camp. grade-point average and ranking No. 18 in the 115-member Class of “This is a wonderful honor,” De La Salle athletic director Tom White said. “To have four of our varsity teams earn something as prestigious 2011 at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. She is as this is a credit to our faculty and students. I’d like to congratulate our softball players for all their success this season – in the classroom There were 76 players selected to the Under 17 USA Hockey team also a member of the varsity softball team, City of De La Salle student and on the field.” camp with DeBartolo, a forward who plays for the Chicago Mission, government entity, science club and peer ministry. being one of eight players chosen from the Central District. The head coach for De La Salle’s varsity softball team is Tom Combes ‘94.

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Meteor Athletic Legacy alumni Athletic accomplishments Girls Volleyball Bogusevic a Big Leaguer; Day Held at De La Salle In an effort to foster camaraderie and a alumna, Joanne Shinnick, who graduated in and Annamaria Lopez ’13 competing for As of Sept. 1, Brian Bogusevic ’02 was “It’s been a long journey, but it’s been fun reliance on others, one of the concepts taught 1984. Not to be outdone, there’s the family of the Meteors. officially going to The Show. and I really wouldn’t do anything differently. by many coaches is that a team is a family. varsity volleyball players Jaicie Botica ’11 It’s been a lot of hard work, but it’s baseball “I think our tradition of excellence is what and Kayla Botica ’12 and freshman That’s when the former Meteor baseball and it’s fun. One way or the other, I’m going In the case of the De La Salle girls volleyball keeps families coming back to De La Salle,” standout received the good news that he volleyball player Payton Botica ’14. out there and have fun and take the good program, the whole idea of family is more Meteors head varsity volleyball coach Anna had been called up to the major leagues with the bad and try to enjoy myself.” than a concept – it’s a reality. Marassa said. “We offer our students the best by the . Jaicie and Payton are sisters, while Kayla Bogusevic, who played this season at For Jenna Duddleston ’11 and her sister, is their cousin. Also, currently enrolled at opportunities – academically, spiritually, athletically and socially – and that desire to For good measure, Bogusevic got to Triple-A Round Rock, was Houston’s Jillian ’12, attending the Institute is truly a De La Salle is Payton’s twin brother, Patrick. play some of his first Major League first-round pick (24th overall) in the 2005 family tradition. According to Jenna’s Jaicie, Payton and Patrick’s sister, Kaitlyn become a Meteor strengthens and grows from games at Wrigley Field against the First-Year Player Draft. calculations, 13 members of her extended Bailey, is a former standout athlete and a generation to generation.” Cubs. He made his big-league debut on family have been Meteors over the years, graduate of the De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Sept. 1 in Houston in a 5-2 win over In 130 games for the Express this season, including her dad, Tom, a 1981 graduate. Class of 2007. St. Louis at Minute Maid Park. Bogusevic batted .278 with 13 home runs, For good measure, Jenna and Jillian’s mom, Bogusevic batted for pitcher Nelson 57 RBI and 23 stolen bases. Kathleen (Shinnick) Duddleston, is Other De La Salle graduates in the extended Figueroa in the fifth inning and bounced To celebrate Bogusevic’s achievements, a 1982 Lourdes graduate. family include Jack Byrnes Jr. ’59, Jack into a fielder’s choice. He eventually stole a base and scored a run for “Brian Bogusevic Day” was held on Sept. 8 Byrnes III ’87, Michael Byrnes ’89 and as he came back to the Institute to address Of all the family members, those De La Salle James Byrnes ’93 on one side and Anthony the Astros. alums whose years of graduation we were the students in the Parmer Activity Center. Botica ’44, Michael Botica ’78, Michael Bogusevic received some Meteor mementos able to confirm include George Shinnick ’43, On Sept. 15, Bogusevic drove in his first Botica ’06, Matthew Botica ’07 and two runs as a big leaguer in Houston’s 8-6 loss to Milwaukee. that day and also autographed an authentic Astros jersey that will be Donald Shinnick ’53, Robert Shinnick ’56, Christopher Botica ’09 on the other. hung in a place of prominence at De La Salle. Tom Shinnick ’67, Terry Shinnick ’72, The other family connection in De La Salle’s “It’s what everybody wants to hear while they’re playing in the minor Timothy Shinnick ’73, George Shinnick leagues,” Bogusevic said in an article published on MLB.com. “I just Congratulations, Brian, and best of luck in the big leagues! Your III ’76, Michael Shinnick ’80 and Pat volleyball program can be found on the junior couldn’t wait to get here and start playing here. Meteor family is very proud of you. varsity with sisters Jacquellyn Rodriguez ’12 Flynn ’00. There’s also one more Lourdes Family members on the De La Salle girls volleyball teams. meteor wins gold in Taekwondo

While the initial ‘l’ in her first name is silent, De La Salle – Lourdes name was and which country I was from. I told them that I represented “At first I got my butt kicked by people, but I wanted to stick with it.” Zitlaly Perez ‘14 with De La Hall Campus for Young Women student Zitlaly Perez ’14 is anything the U.S. and that was great. Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus but when it comes to discussing the sport of taekwondo. By participating in taekwondo, Perez has been able to travel around the United States Principal Diane Brown. “I put my blood, sweat and tears into (taekwondo). for competitions, as well as visiting Spain, Costa Rica and Mexico. Judging by the resume she’s crafted since beginning the sport at the Is London for the 2012 Olympics next on her international docket? age of 4, Perez certainly has every reason to be enthusiastic about her I love to see it pay off in the end.” talents in martial arts. “That’s a goal,” Perez said. “That would be something great to be a part of. Considering all the work Perez has put into her sport, she is more than I’m going to give it my all and put my best effort into getting there.” deserving of her success. At the end of August, Perez participated in the Costa Rica Open As for her future outside of taekwondo, Perez wants to immerse herself in all Taekwondo Championships, which is a part of the development that De La Salle offers. She plans to write for the student newspaper, process for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Perez, who is trained by Jeffery Williams at the Xcellent Taekwondo Center in south suburban Dixmoor, practices seven days a week for participate in the band and also play basketball and soccer. two hours a day. During the summer, the training intensifies as Perez All Perez did in the single-elimination tournament was win a gold “De La Salle is fortunate to have a young woman like Zitlaly attending participates in three-to-four two-hour practices a day while also medal in the age 14-17 Junior Division and earn a bronze medal in our school,” De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women competing against other top taekwondo schools. the age 18-32 Senior Division. To win the gold, Perez had to defeat principal Diane Brown said. “She’s going to be an outstanding four opponents. So how did Perez – whose two younger sisters are also addition to our student body. We’re extremely proud of her for all involved in taekwondo – become interested in martial arts? that she’s accomplished. “What I like most about competing is when I’m looking at the podium and I see that I’m on top. That’s my favorite part,” Perez said. “When I was little, I liked watching wrestling on TV,” Perez said. “Zitlaly has a tremendously bright future ahead of her and we “We had a ceremony at the competition and they asked me what my “I saw a dojo in my neighborhood and I signed up. want to ensure that she reaches all of her goals.”

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it’s important invest in our students

As a valued member of the De La Salle community, you have an enormous impact on our ToGsupportingive B our studentsack academic life and the school’s capacity to prepare its young women and men, instilling in each a passion of learning. Please help us reach our goals this year by making a gift to De La Salle’s Annual Fund. Have you ever considered establishing a scholarship or planned gift for Thank you for your investment in our students. a future Meteor? It’s so important to give back to the institution that gave you so much. But that’s not the only reason to give back. Your motivation to support De La Salle students might come from the growing sense of excitement and momentum on both of our campuses. Adopt a Meteor AT De La Salle

Many families continue to make huge sacrifices to send their students to De La Salle. They need our help and we cannot do this alone. We do not want economic hardship to prevent families from having their students receive the innovative and excellent education provided at De La Salle. That is why we are establishing the Adopt-A-Meteor program. De La Salle continues its work to enhance the experience of students in and out of the classroom. We continue to find The Adopt-A-Meteor Program at De La Salle will assist families who are struggling to pay new and innovative ways to teach and lead our young learners. There is also great emphasis on defining and promoting tuition. The cost to educate a Meteor is $10,000. This program will provide full or partial tuition the school’s strengths as a premier institution of Catholic and Lasallian education. We know where we are going and support to our Meteor families in need of financial assistance. Not only will your gift help our we have a plan that will make it happen. students, it will also allow us to keep tuition affordable, so that De La Salle can be accessible for every student who wishes to attend, as well as offer financial assistance to families in Alumni support is instrumental in De La Salle’s difficult circumstances. The request for your financial support has never before come at movement forward. Your generosity also has a such a critical time. powerful impact on the young women and men at De La Salle. You are supporting students who, During this season of giving, as you reflect upon the many blessings you have received and without financial aid, would not receive a quality decide on the charitable gifts you may still make in 2010, please consider adopting a Meteor in high school education and be able to attend top your year-end giving plans. Your tax-deductible gift will make it possible for many students to colleges and universities to fulfill their dreams. have the advantage of a quality Catholic and Lasallian education rooted in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. What are you doing to help a future Meteor? Your financial support will make a tremendous Your giving helps to pass along a legacy of involvement and caring that has been a focal point in the lives of so many young women and difference in the lives of our students and their men at De La Salle. Here are some different ways to make a gift. A majority of all gifts to De La Salle come in the form of cash, via future success. If you would like to establish a check, money order or credit card; these gifts help meet the school’s most immediate needs and entitle you to the most generous federal scholarship or are considering a planned gift to De income tax deduction available for charitable contributions. A gift of appreciated securities that you have held for more than one year La Salle, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director is frequently the most economic way to give. Deferred gifts are a simple means of providing substantial support to De La Salle Institute of Development at 312.842.7355 ext 152 or by when you include the Institute in your will. Other types of deferred gifts can be made through the use of charitable remainder trusts, email at [email protected]. De La Salle charitable gift annuities, insurance policies and retirement plans. We are deeply grateful for the school’s many blessings, especially our dedicated alumni and friends who generously support De La Salle Thank you for your generosity! and its students. If you would like more information about adopting a Meteor, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 152 or [email protected].

16 Development Wishing you and your family all the best for a most joyous holiday season! Development 17 Alumni Connection

Dr. Alfred Williams, Ed.D., from the Class of 1960 for his lifelong dedication to education and exemplary service to the educational communities where he lived. Dr. Williams grew up in the Stateway Gardens housing project on Chicago’s South Side. From this background, Dr. Williams recognized the power that education has to change lives. He continued to obtain various degrees, including his Doctoral degree in Educational Administration from Columbia University in New York. His family members flew in from Florida to join Dr. Williams at the Banquet in his honor. De La Salle is very proud of such a dedicated Meteor who has gone on to do great things.

Although our alumni said goodbye at the end of a wonderful evening together on October 1st, De La Salle hopes that our Meteors will come home again soon. Visit a classroom, stop by the next Alumni 5th Quarter, and make sure to keep the Alumni Relations office informed of any changes to your information so that we continue to get together and stay connected.

The 2010 Honor Key award was bestowed to The 115th Annual Dr. Alfred Williams, Ed.D., from the Class of 1960 Alumni Updates 1960 Alumni Banquet Edward J. Collins is an agent and lives in Palos Hills, IL with his wife. 1985 Rick Oliphant resides in Chicago and works as a personal trainer in the Look Back On Your Beginning Charles Dumas is a professor in the Theatre Department at Penn State fitness industry. His email address is [email protected]. University in University Park, PA. His email address is [email protected]. Gary Sheehan is attending nursing school and resides in Oak Lawn, IL See How Far We’ve Come Today! 1966 with his wife, Erin, and three children. His email address is Carl S. Janis is in the consulting services industry and resides in [email protected]. Bradenton, FL with his wife, Anna. Janis’ email address is csjsail@gmail. Celebrating the Golden & Silver Jubilee Classes 1960 & 1985 com. 1990 Leslie Jackson lives in Oxnard, CA and works in the defense industry as Friday, October 1st, 2010 1971 an electronics technician. His email addresses are [email protected] Richard S. Eligan Jr. works for the United States Government in national and [email protected]. During the months leading up to Friday, October 1, there has been Alumni Relations office in 2009 in anticipation of this milestone security. He resides in Upper Marlboro, MD and his email addresses are much conversation and excitement from De La Salle alumni in anniversary for his class! He was instrumental in promoting the [email protected] and [email protected]. Roger Scalise calls Chicago home and works as a certified public anticipation of the 115th Annual Alumni Banquet with the assistance of a few of accountant. His email address is [email protected]. Banquet. The location is welcoming and his classmates. Together they were able to 1974 festive and the tradition of gathering reach nearly 70% of their classmates. For George Eaton lives in Chicago and works as a peace officer. His email 1994 former classmates together for a special Ron, the Alumni Banquet was an important address is [email protected]. Arthur Parra Jr. is a Master Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and resides in Camp Pendleton, CA. He is currently assigned as the evening is very appealing to our alumni, event because “it affords classmates a 1975 Administrative Chief for the Base Brig, Security Battalion, Corrections even those from outside Illinois who fly chance to see one another after decades, Albert Eaton works in the field of education as an administrator. He resides Company. Parra Jr.’s email addresses are [email protected] and into town just for this celebration. and to rekindle long lost friendships. Being in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. [email protected]. able to relive their De La Salle years is This year’s Jubilee celebrants from also important, if only for a brief moment.” 1976 David Ulczycki resides in Bridgeview, IL and is working as a provision agent. His email address is [email protected]. the Class of 1960 were especially Thank you to Ron and the other members Obie Eaton is a consultant in the communications industry. He resides in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. enthusiastic about this event. They of the Banquet Committee, whose support 2007 hoped to exceed the number of Golden was instrumental in making this year’s 1979 Analyssa Valdez is a student and resides in Munster, IN. Her email Anniversary participants from previous Banquet a huge success! Sherrod Eaton is an engineer and lives in Chicago. His email address is address is [email protected]. years. Members from 1960 had their [email protected]. own approach that worked to reunite more than 90 members who Another cherished Alumni Banquet tradition is the Honor Key 2008 attended the Banquet, many flocking from 12 different states to the award. It goes without saying that this year’s recipient was Eric J. Urbano is married with two daughters. He works in the Corinne Coates is a student at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Her email address is [email protected]. event. Among the alumni who took an interest in promoting the overjoyed at accepting such distinguished recognition on behalf of manufacturing industry as a chief financial officer. Urbano resides in Shorewood, IL and his email address is [email protected]. Banquet was Ron Gralewski ’60 from Palatine. Ron contacted the his fellow Meteors. The 2010 Honor Key award was bestowed to

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John Gurgone ‘02 Alumnae Updates of EATT EATT 1960 1986 Lorraine (Galat) Chism is retired and residing with Dori Bawcum is a chef and makes her home in De La Salle Institute extends its No matter what time you visit the new upscale diner at State & Hubbard, EATT is always her husband in Arlington Heights, IL. Chism’s Hinsdale, IL. Her email address is deepest sympathies to the families packed with satisfied customers. Serving gourmet comfort food with generous portions email address is [email protected]. [email protected]. of the following De La Salle and in a trendy atmosphere, EATT is the hottest place on Hubbard. The success of this new Lourdes alumni and friends who Rosebud-owned restaurant is, in large part, thanks to the General Manager, De La Salle’s 1963 1987 have recently passed away: own John Gurgone, Class of 2002. John is there Christine (Kwasniewski) Siorek is retired and lives Shari (McCloud) Rodriguez lives with her husband, almost 24/7, putting his heart and soul into running He also reflects how in Chandler, AZ with her husband, Stanley. Her Michael, and their family in Germantown, WI. Her a professional, smooth operation that upholds the De La Salle taught him email address is [email protected]. email address is [email protected]. Mr. George J. Bannon ‘50 Rosebud standards. John started out in the restaurant about real life, working Mr. Richard Bernier ‘49 industry on the service side. Thanks to six years with 1967 1995 Mr. Thomas E. Bingham ‘53 the Rosebud family, John learned the key to engaging with people and the Kathleen (Czyszczon) Kuceba lives in Glendale Elisa Castillo lives in Plainfield, IL and works Mr. Martin R. Boll ‘43 customers, valuing the guest experience as well as Heights, IL with her husband, Tom. They are the as a correctional officer. Her email address is Mr. Michael V. Coletta ‘61 importance of community. Monday-Thursday: 6am - 12am the “back of the house” operations. A week after proud parents of two sons. The email address for [email protected]. Mr. Angelo J. Criscione ‘43 Friday-Saturday: 6am - 2am graduating from DePaul University, he was offered a managerial position at Rosebud Theatre Kuceba, who works as a food service manager, is Mr. John E. Daliege ‘43 District in downtown Chicago. When asked about his secret, John says “dedication is the [email protected]. Lisa Marie (Flanigan) Gonzalez is married and Sunday: 6am - 10pm Mr. William Davin ‘35 key to reaching ultimate success.” He also reflects how De La Salle taught him about real resides with her family in Chicago. Her email address is [email protected]. Mr. Michael J. Dubisky ‘52 life, working with people and the importance of community. John fondly remembers his trip 6 W Hubbard St 1971 to Rome, Italy with then-Religion teacher, Father Paul Novak, OSM, as part of the Lasallian Mr. Maurice M. Fitzgerald ‘40 Chicago, IL 60654 Damian (Shares) Gibson is a retired teacher and Youth Group. His advice to current Meteors: “Real hard work makes success; nobody gets a homemaker and lives with her husband, Dick, in 1996 Mr. Edward G. Flynn ‘47 free pass. That’s what I live by.” (312) 494-3288 Justin, TX. They are the proud parents of eight Janine Delgado is a referral coordinator and lives Mr. James J. Flynn ‘51 children. Gibson’s email address is in Chicago with her family. Her email address is Dr. Edwin J. Gasior ‘48 [email protected]. [email protected]. Mr. Joseph M. Gierzynski ‘41 Mr. Charles A. Gilmartin ‘42 1975 Mr. Francis X. Given ‘24 Roger Wroblewski ‘75 Maryann (Jarosz) Lawlor calls Centreville, VA Mr. James E. Goonan ‘49 of Ignotz’s Ristorante home. She works as a journalist and would love to Ms. Vita C. Guardi ‘L60 Ignotz’s Ristorante hear from any Lourdes grads who live in the area. Mr. James W. Hart ‘65 Her email address is [email protected]. When you’re looking for a good Italian restaurant, Ignotz’s Ristorante at 2421 S. Oakley Mr. Curt F. Hennecke ‘54 Ave in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood is probably on your list. Roger Wroblewski, Mr. William C. Kenny ‘29 Class of 1975, opened the restaurant in 1999. Since then, Ignotz’s has received rave reviews 1985 Mrs. Lillian Schwichtenberg Kozik ‘L58 Anne (Burke) Herrera is a pharmacist and lives in Chicago Magazine, Time Out magazine and on the popular show Check, Please! Roger in Chicago with her husband, Efrain, and two Mr. Gerald G. Kuhnhofer ‘67 always knew since he was a kid peddling newspapers “Remembering where children. Her email address is Mr. Robert E. Lejeck ‘50 that he wanted to open his own business, right at [email protected]. Mr. William L. McCarthy ‘49 home in the Heart of Chicago. “Remembering where you come from and giving Mr. Marvin R. McCray ‘75 you come from and giving back to the community” Mr. William D. McMillin ‘48 are highly important values to Roger. It shows back to the community” Mr. Lawrence J. Micek ‘40 in how successful he is at Ignotz’s. Roger is there are highly important every single day, bartends every night and visits each Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-10pm Mini-Meteors Dr. Edward F. Montgomery ‘49 values to Roger. Mr. Thomas P. Moody ‘52 customer table to extend that personal touch and Friday: 11am-11pm Mr. John A. Moran ‘50 connection back to his community. Roger graduated from ‘D’ with fond memories and an Saturday: 4pm-11pm exceptional experience that changed him for life. “I was treated like a man; I was respected E-mail a photo of your Mini-Meteor Mr. John J. Moran ‘50 and challenged as a young student, and it really taught me how to grow up, stay focused and Sunday: 3pm-9pm Mr. Leonard A. Murphy ‘50 wearing their favorite De La Salle gear mature,” he reflects. And the advice he gives to his daughters, and he extends to all Meteors, Brother Cyril Pahl, FSC is “Never, never, never, never give up…just as the famous line from Winston Churchill says.” 2421 S Oakley Ave (at 24th St) to [email protected] to appear Mr. Peter J. Petrouski ‘55 Roger has never given up on his dream and is now happy living his passion. Chicago, IL 60608 in the De La Salle Magazine and we’ll Mr. Donald E. Pirkle ‘51 (773) 579-0300 send you a free t-shirt. Col. Brian J. Quirk ‘39 Mr. George Rose Mrs. Adeline D. Sargant seeking alumni business owners Mini-Meteor Ryan Krystofiak is the Mr. Michael J. Williams ‘61 nephew of De La Salle – Institute Have a business in the local community? Graduated from De La Salle? Campus for Young Men student Tony Eternal rest grant unto them, O Looking to benefit your business from exposure in front of fellow: Krystofiak ’11. Tony is a member of Lord, and may perpetual light shine Meteor families • Alumni • Friends the Meteors varsity baseball team. upon them. May their souls and all Contact Sarah Reczek, Director of Community Relations, at 312.842.7355 ext 147 or [email protected] for more information about the souls of the faithful departed how your business and your story as a DLS grad-gone-successful-entrepreneur can get featured in the next D Magazine! rest in peace. Amen.

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Enjoy entertainment including improvisation Fourth Annual and creative drama pieces. Great Futures Gala

Adult Admission $7.50 Student Admission $5.00 Friday, April 29, 2011 University Club of Chicago • Chicago, IL Ayres-Conway Theater at the Institute Campus for Young Men

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