ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL “Where Leadership Begins”

Taking It To The NEXT LEVEL

VVISIONISION Fall 2012 ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL 5556 West 77th Street Burbank, Illinois 60459-1398 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Phone: 708.458.6900 Fax: 708.458.7616 E-Mail: [email protected] www.stlaurence.com Walk with Us BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Frank Tannura ‘75, Charles Naso `75 Chairman Mr. Michael Reilly ‘82 Sr. Ona Bessette, CND Mr. James Roach ‘83 have been blessed to have such a smooth transition with Tom Mr. Patrick Cooke ‘85 Br. Michael Segvich, CFC ‘68 Ondrla. Once again, I want to thank Tom for his 37 years at St. Dr. Jim Gay ‘79 Dr. Robert Smith ‘65 Laurence and for leading our school to the proud institution it is Mr. William Hinsberger ‘77 Mr. John Somerville ‘80 I Mr. George Houlihan ‘82 today.

ADMINISTRATION By building on the foundation at St. Laurence and spreading the mission Joseph A. Martinez ‘99, President and essential elements of the Christian Brothers, we will always have James Muting ‘73, Principal the students’ best interests at heart as we develop faith-leaders. As you Mark Scott, Vice President know, St. Laurence is committed to producing Scholars, Team Members and Leaders (STL). Kathy Hynes, Assistant Principal Joseph Faber ‘75, Business Manager Therefore, we will make every effort to pursue students ready to join a team that is committed Barry Shaw, Dean of Students to their success. Timothy Chandler, Athletic Director As we continue to empower our faculty to move St. Laurence’s institution to greater heights, our OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Academic Department has created three defi ned educational programs: the O’Toole Academy, Anne Tucker, Director of Development Harold Blackmon, Director of Alumni Relations the Viking Program and the Viking Plus Program. We will also continue to challenge our Joseph Spano ‘94, Director of Admissions students by implementing our StL STEM learning approach: Spirituality, Leadership, Science, Ed Kozak ‘79, Institutional Advancement Associate Technology, English and Math. This program, combined with our established Leadership Academy, will ensure that our students are prepared to be leaders in the 21st century. VISION is ... Communicating the uniqueness of St. Laurence High School while representing our We are very excited about the many new additions to our faculty and athletic department. We responsibility as an educational institution to look recently hired a new athletic director as well as head coaches in football, hockey, lacrosse, to the future — to adapt to changes, to continue to golf and wrestling. Each hire demonstrated the leadership required to keep our student- give our students the Laurence Advantage, to remain athletes focused on maximizing their potential. St. Laurence embraces the importance of on the cutting edge of technology, and to remain a team dynamics and the role competition plays in youth development. We are also proud leader in the forefront of Catholic education. of our students’ strong involvement in athletics. Over 60% of our students compete in 1 of Questions, comments or ideas pertaining to this our 13 athletic programs, and almost 50% of our athletes play multiple sports. In addition, publication can be sent to: 100% of our students participate in our structured activity program that embraces personal St. Laurence High School development. Please join us at an event! Offi ce of Institutional Advancement 5556 West 77th Street Burbank, Illinois 60459-1398 St. Laurence is committed to maintain the trust and support of our alumni. We know that you are the foundation for continued achievement. Our Alumni Executive Committee has developed three separate committees: Mentorship, Networking and Events. These committees FRONT COVER: The changing of the guard at will allow us to continue to support one another as Viking alums, and we are excited to get them St. Laurence includes (from L to R) new football started. We always welcome our alumni back to St. Laurence to help create an environment coach Harold Blackmon, new athletic director Tim Chandler and new president Joseph A. that demonstrates the lifetime commitment to all students’ success, while maintaining St. Martinez ‘99. Laurence’s superb reputation by celebrating the accomplishments of all graduates.

Finally, St. Laurence must continue to provide the best facilities and opportunities to our students. Please take the time to review our short-term development strategy and know that your support will make a lasting impact on the school. I also want to highlight that St. Laurence offers over $140,000 in scholarships to each class. This money comes from our operational budget and is now defi ned into four separate categories: the O’Toole Scholarship, the Leader-Scholar Award, the Viking Award, and the Christian Brothers Award. Thank you to all that donate and specifi cally, thank you to the families of our seven named scholarships for www.stlaurence.com consistently fi nding ways to provide assistance to our students. As always, St. Laurence will continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to our faculty, Layout and design by: Giovanna Imbarrato alumni, parents, students, and community. I look forward having you walk with us on our future endeavors. Thank you and God Bless.

Warm Regards,

Printed in partnership with Accurate Printing, Inc., Tom Doyle ‘84, an example of excellence and leadership in partnership Joe Martinez ‘99 with St. Laurence High School. President

2 St. Laurence High School VISION VIKING WELCOME Evolving for greater progress DATES TO Dear STL Alum and Parents, REMEMBER

First of all, I would like to thank all of you for your support of St. VIKING VISIT DAYS Laurence High School. Many new and exciting things have been happening at St. Laurence over the past several months. Many Friday, October 5, 2012 new administrators, coaches and faculty have been added to the Monday, October 8, 2012 St. Laurence Family. We are all looking forward to working Joseph Spano ‘94 together to keep St. Laurence an outstanding option for young To schedule a visit any day of men and their families in the Chicagoland area and surrounding the year, please contact the suburbs. Admissions Offi ce at As I’m sure you know, any help with identifying potential future Vikings would be (708) 458-6900 ext. 252 greatly appreciated. Family members, neighbors or family friends who are interested in an outstanding opportunity to excel academically, athletically, spiritually and socially can HOMECOMING be directed to the Admissions offi ce at (708) 458-6900 ext 252, or by e-mail at jspano@ stlaurence.com. Any new students or families we can build a relationship with and invite Friday, October 12, 2012 into the school for a Viking Visit or Open House would be a gigantic help. vs. De La Salle

Hopefully, we will see you at some of the upcoming events at St. Laurence. Thank you in OPEN HOUSE I advance for all your help. Thursday, November 1, 2012 Go Vikings, 6 to 8p.m.

Joe Spano 94’ OLYMPIC NIGHT Admissions Director Thursday, November 15, 2012 Registration at 5:30p.m. Accolades for the Class of 2012 OPEN HOUSE II Sunday, December 9, 2012 We would also like to congratulate our graduating Class of 2012 for a memorable 10a.m. to Noon four years at STL. The 150 graduating seniors have achieved many great honors and awards..... ENTRANCE EXAM 97% of our students will be attending a college or university in the fall January 12, 2013 8 a.m. 150 seniors earned $7,100,596 in scholarships

44 seniors earned college credit

219 scholarships were awarded to our 150 students

On average, the class of 2012 earned $47,783 per student in scholarships

St. Laurence High School VISION 3 S PIRITUALITY Young Men on a Mission

our St. Laurence students, change from their lunch money once again. Some may even join two teachers, and one parent, us next summer, or some summer after that. represented St. Laurence on a F ten-day mission trip to Peru this past June. Following the Second Vatican Council, and the request of Pope Paul VI, the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Brother Tim Smyth established a number of missions in Peru. Alumni probably remember the “mission money” that was collected during their Religion classes to help support these missions. Recently some of our schools in the North American Province have decided to do more than just send the change from their lunch money to the missions - they decided to go themselves. These schools, along with the Province Leadership Team, have encouraged more schools of the Province to become involved in these mission trips. This June was the fi rst time St. Laurence was added to the list.

In preparing for the trip, Spanish teacher Nate Grosse coordinated with Brother Steve Casey to plan what the St. Laurence group would hope to accomplish during their time in Peru. Brother Casey is a North American Brother assigned to Peru for that purpose. His philosophy is to expose the students to as much of the Peruvian reality as possible.

While in Peru, the St. Laurence mission group helped tear down and rebuild a house (granted not a very large house), visited a home for Peruvian children in need of medical care, spent time with toddlers at an orphanage, played with children in a pre-school, visited classrooms, and enjoyed a marshmallow roast with students their own age. For a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Peruvian people, especially from the Inca infl uence, the group spent a few days in Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu.

Hopefully, this mission trip will be the fi rst in a series, and the larger St. Laurence community will offer its support by contributing the

4 St. Laurence High School VISION L EADERSHIP “Where Leadership Begins”

he Leadership Program Other opportunities for our students include the annual Leadership continues to be an integral Week, the Forum, HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) and part of the education and the Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar. T development of the students of St. Laurence. The evolution of the The Leadership Program also incorporates the leadership values program has evolved over the last few which now have become part of the school’s mission: years to include all students in different Mark Scott ways relative to their year in school. Loyalty – We must bear true faith and allegiance to our family, friends, St. Laurence and the St. Laurence Community. All our incoming students have the opportunity to attend the Irons Oaks Adventure Center which is a one-day fi eld experience that Empowerment – We must encourage each other through education teaches team building skills, problem solving in groups and allows to gain the skills and knowledge both spiritually and socially to the new students to get to know each other. Sophomores have the overcome obstacles in life. opportunity to go to Irons Oaks again for the high ropes course Attitude – We must promote positive thinking towards change and to challenge their leadership abilities in a situation that places realize its ability to infl uence others. them forty feet above ground in harnesses and gives them tests of teamwork, determination, and overcoming obstacles. Duty – We fulfi ll our obligations as students in academics, athletics, clubs, and extra-curricular activities. Our ten-year relationship with the Executive Development Center Empathy – We must identify with the feelings, thoughts and of Bradley University in Peoria continues with this year’s junior attitudes of others. class that will have the opportunity to participate in the ALUMS Respect – We must treat people as they should be treated, how we Leadership Seminar. This is a one-day intensive workshop held in would want to be treated ourselves. the Leadership Center and conducted by facilitators from Bradley University that teaches leadership skills such as goal setting, Selfl ess Service – We must put the welfare of others before our managing confl ict, working in groups and leadership styles. own. Honor – We must develop strong character in ourselves as honest The leadership course in the curriculum is a year-long elective men of our word. for sophomores, junior and seniors which trains the students in leadership skills and gives them the opportunity to practice them Integrity – We must do what is right, legally and morally. in the class. The class also builds on skills and techniques covered Personal Courage – We must face our fears head on. in the Bradley seminar.

St. Laurence High School VISION 5 A CADEMICS A Responsive Curriculum

t. Lau- and through the ed-line grading system gives Center, students learn the latest Computer rence parents the ability to monitor their son’s prog- Aided Design techniques as part of the St. Lau- offers ress on a weekly basis, and students are encour- rence Art Program. S a bal- aged to move into the Viking Program when anced curriculum they are ready. Lastly, the St. Laurence Library is equipped responsive to the with state-of-the-art computers that run Mi- needs of ALL SCIENCE crosoft Offi ce 2010 and has Comcast Business our students with The St. Laurence science department offers a Class Internet service for students and faculty. Jim Muting varying educa- perspective of the world in terms of interaction tional backgrounds. and understanding. The department is commit- ENGLISH The curriculum will ted to developing a full understanding of the It is the aim of the English department to teach be focused toward the StL STEM Program inquiry process, key concepts, and principles students to read, write, speak, and think effec- (Spirituality, Leadership, Science, Technology, of life, physical and earth sciences. St. Lau- tively. We do this by requiring four years of English and Mathematics). This curriculum rence offers traditional core courses of Biol- English. Freshman and sophomore classes are will utilize a fl exible tracking system which in- ogy, Chemistry, and Physics. We also offer a general introductions to literature and language. cludes O’TOOLE ACADEMY, VIKING PRO- number of elective courses including Anatomy The junior course is a survey of American Lit- GRAM, and VIKING PLUS PROGRAM. and Physiology, Athletic Training, Environ- erature. The senior course, also offered for A.P. mental Science and Physical Science as well credit, is a survey of British Literature. O’TOOLE ACADEMY as Advanced Placement in Chemistry, Biology The O’Toole Academy is a high honors aca- and Physics. Additionally, English electives are available, demic program that is structured to prepare which include Creative Writing and Journalism. the gifted student to achieve his highest poten- TECHNOLOGY Creative Writing, available on the junior and se- tial. Students are placed into this program by The Computer Science Program at St. Laurence nior level, is a writing-intensive course offered achieving high marks on the Placement Exam High School is based on the concept that no two for both honors and academic credit. Journal- and are required to enroll in all Honors or AP users are identical in terms of needs, skills, or ism, available on the sophomore through senior level courses during their four years. interests. Flexibility is at the heart of our pro- level, is also a writing intensive course offered gram. It is the goal of the Computer Science for both honors and academic credit. A student VIKING PROGRAM Department to ensure that all students achieve can take Journalism for all three years. The Viking Program is geared toward college- fundamental computer profi ciency during their bound students. This program challenges stu- fi rst school year here at St Laurence. This is ac- Regardless of what English course a student dents with a rigorous curriculum and provides complished to a large extent through our one takes, the main emphasis of every course is movement into the O’Toole Program, giving semester course entitled Computer Concepts on writing. Our aim is to prepare our students them a fi rm foundation to succeed at some of and Applications (CCA). This course exposes to write successfully at the college level. The the nation’s best colleges and universities. the student to data processing concepts, ter- student who knows how to write well has an minology, and common business application advantage over everyone else, and we intend to VIKING PLUS PROGRAM software packages, as well as cultivating re- make sure that every St. Laurence graduate has The Viking Plus Program is constructed for stu- sponsible Internet use and an understanding of that advantage. dents who require special accommodations to programming principles. A hands-on approach be prepared to attend the college or university is stressed. Students interested in pursuing for- MATHEMATICS of his choice. This program places students in mal computer instruction further may choose to The St. Laurence math department engages smaller classroom settings take Computer Science/Ap- students in a collection of concepts and skills pliedpl Technology Honors. by approaching math through investigation, reasoning, visualization, and problem solv- NNone of these courses and ing. St. Laurence offers courses in Algebra, ededucational opportunities Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and wwould be possible without Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Sta- ooutstanding resources and tistics. Advanced Placement is also offered in fafacilities. St. Laurence has Calculus. In addition, St. Laurence offers a dual ffour separate computer enrollment program with Moraine Valley Col- llabs, all of which are used lege in which students meeting the designated ffor special purposes. The requirements receive college credit for their RReilly Computer Center course work. While only three years of math wwas newly renovated in are required for graduation, the majority of St. 22011 with forty new units Laurence students take four years. aand the latest software. The Computer Instruction Center, or CIC, has more advanced media tools. In the Learning Resource

6 St. Laurence High School VISION A THLETICS New Starting Lineup

im Chandler comes to arold Blackmon spent St. Laurence after having two seasons as De- spent 3 ½ years at Immac- fensive Line Coach at ulate Conception High H North Park University in T Chicago. He spent two seasons as a School in Elmhurst as the Director of Alumni Relations and Assistant Ath- high school Defensive Coordinator. letic Director. He coached basketball He also did a coaching internship Tim Chandler for 6 years at IC and 1 year at Riv- with the St. Louis Rams in 2010, and Harold Blackmon erside Brookfi eld. He also coached 2 was Quality Control for the Special years of baseball and 2 years as head Teams at Northwestern University last softball coach at IC. Prior to that, Tim worked at the National season. Harold attended Northwestern University in Evanston Collegiate Scouting Association. Tim attended Loras College (B.A. in Psychological Services 2000), where he was a four- (BA in Sport Management & Administration in 2005) and Trin- year starter at defensive back. After college Harold went on to ity Christian College (Teacher Certifi cation in PE in 2012). play two seasons in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks under Coach Mike Holmgren. St. Laurence is a great fi t, Tim believes, because of its overall commitment to Catholic education and developing leaders. Tim According to Coach Blackmon, St. Laurence is a good fi t be- also mentioned that there is great leadership in the school with cause it gives him the opportunity to live out his dream of being Joe Martinez and Jim Muting along with a great coaching staff, a head coach in the Chicago Catholic League. He states that the excellent facilities, and a bright and solid future for all the ath- community around St. Laurence is also great. Since day one he letic programs. has felt like a member of the St. Laurence Family.

Here’s Tim’s vision for the next fi ve years of athletics at our Here’s Harold’s vision for the next fi ve years for Vike football: school: “I would like to see every sport competing for confer- “In fi ve years, I would like to see my class of 2013 players ence championships and having success in IHSA state series. graduating from college and using the values they were taught Also, every sport growing in numbers, a refl ection of the over- as Vikings in the real world. I also see Viking football being an all enrollment growth of the school. I would also like to see the example of how hard work and sacrifi ce pay off both on and off indoor facilities upgraded to be on par with the outdoor athletic the fi eld.” Also, he added, “Having the opportunity to lead the facilities we already have. Finally, I would like to see an even Vikings football program is an honor and a privilege for me. I stronger alumni connection to the athletic teams than there al- have a lot of respect for what coach Grannan has done, but also ready is. Our alumni laid the groundwork for our current ath- feel a responsibility to bring this program back to its rightful letes and are the reason our students have the opportunities that place as the gold standard when it comes to football in the State they have today, and I would like every alumnus to be along for of Illinois.” the ride when our teams reach new heights.”

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St. Laurence High School VISION 7 A CTIVITIES A well-rounded education

t. Laurence offers students a The articles in the HELM are selected, written and edited by students. multitude of extra-curricular The HELM is published 5 to 6 times per year. activities to supplement their S education. A strong core academic Rocket Club – The STL Rocket Club provides an opportunity for base is complemented by activities that students to learn about basic and mid-level rocketry. The club will design nurture a students abilities and likes. and build rockets from scratch that will be launched on-campus. Teams Here is a descriptin of a few of the extra- will be formed to compete in the Teen America Rocketry Challenge curriculars. A listing of all activities is noted (TARC) held annually in Virginia. Mike Oliver ‘71 in the box. Scholastic Bowl Team – This team participates in competitions with Blessed Edmund Rice Guild - The other high school teams where contestants display their academic organization provides service in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice. This knowledge on a wide range of topics. service is provided for the less fortunate in our midst primarily through the Edmund Rice Summer Camp conducted during June. To support the Rock and Roll Club – This collaboration of musicians was created to camp, the Guild holds fundraisers throughout the year. Fundraisers are give students an outlet for their musical abilities outside of the traditional held when a need is identifi ed. high school band setting. This club provides the students of St. Laurence HS with “studio” space to practice for drummers, guitarists, bassists, Computer Lab Assistant Program – The Computer Lab Assistants singers and anyone with any other musical talent. Students are split ensure the smooth operation of all computer labs and provide assistance by genres of music, then grouped together to form bands which then to faculty and staff as well. They are ultimately responsible for day- practice songs selected by each other. The ultimate goal is to prepare to-day operations of the school’s academic computer resources. The these musicians to play in a “live” setting with the culminating event program is in its 27th year and uniquely empowers students to contribute being a rock ‘n roll show held at St. Laurence. in computer resource acquisition and utilization. In addition, select members participate as instructors or support in the St. Laurence SLIPS (Paranormal Society) – This club is open to students who have Continuing Education Program that serves adults in the surrounding an interest in paranormal phenomena such as telekinesis, ESP, sightings community. and other phenomena outside of the ability of science to explain these occurrences. Investigation by club members will use accepted methods Edmund Outreach Program – This program provides students with of research and evaluation in a rational, scientifi c manner. the opportunity to work at a soup kitchen sponsored by St. Pius Church in the Pilsen community. Sports Media – This group of students broadcasts sporting events and other STL special occasions. With the help of the administration, the Forum – This organization is composed of students and faculty intended Sports Media members set up, fi lm, announce and broadcast events to develop open communication that promotes dialogue in order to gain live on www.stlaurence.com/live and high school cube at www. an understanding and appreciation for the different perspectives of highschoolcube.com/schools/st-laurence-high-school-burbank-illinois various members of the St. Laurence community. Student and faculty representatives meet monthly to identify issues that impact STL, discuss Student Council – This body serves as the student government for those issues and develop recommendations intended to achieve a positive the student body and acts as a liaison between the students and the outcome that are presented to the STL administration for consideration administration. The Student Council plans, coordinates and facilitates to improve school policies and procedures. many functions and activities throughout the year as well as performs and funds service functions and organizations for the school and Helm – The student newspaper is starting its 52nd year of publication. community. All members of the council are elected by their peers.

STL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Athletics Gladsheim Scholastic Bowl Team Band Helm Rock and Roll Club Blessed Edmund Rice Guild Library/Media Staff Ski Club Chefs’ Club Math Team SLIPS (Paranormal Society) Comedy Club Marketing & Publicity Club Sports Media Computer Lab Assistant Program National Honor Society Student Council Edmund Outreach Program Peer Mediators Valhallan Fishing Club Peer Ministry Forum Rocket Club

8 St. Laurence High School VISION A NNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATS TO THE ST. LAURENCE 2012 VIKING PRIDE VIKING PRIDE DINNER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Friday, November 2, 2012 Joe Cascone ‘87 - Wrestling 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Coach Tom Gauger - Wrestling Jim Czajkowski ‘91 - Wrestling St. Laurence High School Paul Glonek ‘86 - Football 5556 West 77th Street Ed Lynch ‘90 - Football Burbank, Illinois 1987 Varsity Baseball Team

Pasquale Perez ‘90 - Track Come join the celebration of alumni accomplishment. This year, the dinner will honor several Vikings being Tom Dubsky ‘88 - Hockey inducted into the Hall of Fame. Friends and spouses are Eric Fischer ‘87 - Water Polo welcome to attend. Ticket cost is $60 each and includes dinner and open bar. Tom Reynolds ‘76 - Tennis

For tickets or more information, contact Harold Blackmon at Coach Jim Caliendo - 708-458-6900 or e-mail him at [email protected] Swimming/Water Polo

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When ordering more than one brick of the same size, please copy this order form or use a separate piece of paper for the inscription. Please allow one box for each space between words. A Viking head can be inscribed on the brick if you choose. Allow 2 lines with 3 spaces in each line for the Viking head. If ordering as a gift, a certifi cate of inscription can be sent to the address shown above. You will be notifi ed by e-mail when your order has been received and processed. St. Laurence High School reserves the right to deny any inappropriate inscription. Thank you for your order.

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St. Laurence High School VISION 9 A LUMNI New Alumni Director Taking the Helm

Hello Viking Alums, Please allow me to introduce myself. I am the new Director of Alumni Relations. It is my goal to reach out to all of you and hopefully get you excited about the things we have going on here at St. Laurence. Being a former Catholic Leaguer, I understand the tradition and pride that we take in our schools. As Director of Alumni Relations I would like to accomplish a few things.

1. Expand upon the pride that our alumni take in their alma mater. Harold Blackmon 2. Create an open and honest dialogue with YOU the alum. To hear your opinions and suggestions. 3. Create ways and venues to get YOU back here to work with our next group of Viking Alums.

No matter where you are in your professional life, you will always be a Viking. I would like to see our Viking Nation rise up and show our current students, as well as, other Catholic schools what it truly means to have Viking Pride. Whether you were in the Band, Captain of a state-winning sports team or just a regular student, I am sure all of you at some point have had that “I’m proud to be a Viking moment.” Right now the Vikings need your support more than ever. That support can come in many forms. It can be in the form of speaking to and motivating our students, assisting our programs in any way possible or in the form of a donation. No matter how you support, we appreciate it all the same. If you have had that Viking Pride moment, we encourage you to bring it back!! Thanks to all of you for choosing to be a Viking and I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you. And always remember no matter where you are, you will always have a home at St. Laurence High School.

Sincerely, Harold Blackmon

New President of the Alumni Executive Committee

arlier this summer, St. Laurence President Joe Martinez ‘99 asked me to accept the position of President of the Alumni Executive Committee. I was glad to accept this appointment and look forward to working with fellow alumni and the St. Laurence administration in support of the school. E The mission of this alumni group will be threefold. First, to serve the current students of St. Laurence. Second, to serve the many alumni of St. Laurence. And fi nally, to provide a way for alumni to re- connect with the school and re-establish and sustain friendships.

Bill Miller ‘78 In support of our mission, during the 2012-13 academic year, the focus will be on three major initiatives: 1) mentoring; 2) networking; and 3) events. Under the direction Joe Silich ‘87, the Mentoring Committee will serve STL students by providing feedback and guidance regarding academics, college placement, career advice, etc. The Networking Committee, which is being led by Tim Wheeler ‘98, will provide a means for alumni to reach out and assist fellow alumni in a variety of areas, including potential job opportunities and services. Dennis Hickey ‘99 and Dan Crawford ‘99 have accepted the leadership of the Events Committee. The Events Committee will sponsor and support a wide variety of STL gatherings, including the annual golf outing and alumni athletic events.

In addition to the gentlemen mentioned above, Mr. Harold Blackmon, the fi rst-year varsity football coach, will also serve as the St. Laurence Director of Alumni Relations. Coach Blackmon will assist in implementing the alumni initiatives and will serve as a liaison between the Alumni Executive Committee and the school’s administration.

Everyone has been blessed to varying degrees with the gifts of time, talent, and treasure. I would like to emphasize that the Alumni Committee is not intended to be a fundraising arm of the school. Since our primary focus will be one of service – we will be reaching out for donations of time and talent. If asked, please provide as much assistance as possible in support of our efforts. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Bill Miller ‘78

The Alumni Offi ce is looking to obtain statistics from the varsity football season of 1974. If you have the fi nal individual stats (leading rushers, leading receivers, passing yardage, etc.), please let me know. This information may possibly be in copies of the Helm that year, if you have kept them. The school yearbook info is not adequate. Perhaps you may have a scrapbook or a box of clippings – anything may be of help. You can contact me at [email protected]. Thank you.

10 St. Laurence High School VISION A LUMNI NEWS in suburban Bedford Park. Keep up the blessed work, Chris, and good luck to you.

John Tumpane ‘01 continues to work his way up to the major leagues as an umpire. Tumpane is a full-time umpire in the Pacifi c Coast League (one level below the majors), and gets called up to the Show to replace umpires who take their in-season vacation or who are injured or sick. John resides on Ed Kozak ‘77 the near south side of Chicago. 2004 1971/1973 1990 Matthew O’Donnell ‘04 was ordained a Dennis Wills ‘71 was bestowed a great and It was a reunion of sorts when David Roman Catholic priest by Cardinal George prestigious honor in May. The hoops star Walters ‘90 got married over Labor Day at Holy Name Cathedral this past May. Matt was inducted into the Catholic League Hall Weekend. In addition to faculty members becomes the 10th graduate of our school to of Fame. Also inducted was STL principal Mr. William McLean (pictured center) be ordained a priest. To show you his close Jim Muting ‘73. Dennis acts a Special and Fr. Norm Trela (not pictured), alumni ties to Valhalla, Matt had his ordination Assistant to Athletics at the University of attending the wedding were Gary Marron party back here at St. Laurence. Matt is Illinois at Chicago. Dennis is now part of ‘90, Eric Maloney ‘90, James Phelan ‘90, now serving as an associate pastor at St. three Hall of Fames: the St. Laurence High Dale Procajlo ‘88, Mike Procajlo ‘90, Bill Ailbe Parish on the south side of Chicago. School Hall of Fame, the Saint Xavier Hall Wengelewski ‘90, Mario Imbarrato ‘90, Matt grew up in nearby Bridgeview. We of Fame, and the Chicago Catholic League Rick Rasmussen ‘90 and Rob Swain ‘90. will continue to pray for you, Matt, and Hall of Fame. Dennis and his family reside Also attending but not pictured are Dan please do the same for all of us. in southwest-suburban Oak Lawn. Maloney ‘68 and former factulty member James Skellet. Congratulations to David Email your submission, with photos if possible, to [email protected] or via mail to: Ed Kozak, 1975 and his new bride, Laura! Alumni Offi ce, St. Laurence High School, 5556 W 77th Dennis Foley ‘78 left STL recently after St, Burbank IL 60459-1398. being here for a number of years. He worked 1998 as a Development Offi cer originally, then Alex Perez ‘98 recently took a position The St. Laurence Offi ce of Alumni as an English teacher. Dennis recently with ABC News, where he will be Midwest Relations has learned about / been wrote and published his second book, The Correspondent for the national news informed of the passing of the following Drunkard’s Son, which he billed as “part network. You’ve probably already seen alums since August, 2011. Our thoughts memoir, part fi ction.” News off the street him doing stories coming out of Chicago and prayers go out to the families. is that it’s doing very well, and it got some and many other nearby localities. Alex great reviews in the media. It’s available previously worked for Channel 5 – WMAQ- Michael Kane, Class of 1965 at local bookstores or through the Internet. TV, as a beat reporter and weekend anchor. James McInerney, Class of 1966 Dennis will devote more time to his law Alex lives on the near north side. Richard Paszkiet, Class of 1966 practice, and to his passion of writing. John Leddy, Class of 1967 He lives with his family in the Beverly 2001 Michael Grannan, Class of 1968 Robert Jaseckas, Class of 1968 neighborhood of Chicago. Tony DeCarlo ‘01 leaves us after serving William Ryerson, Class of 1969 as Bookstore Manager, substitute teacher, Robert Petrick, Class of 1970 1985 and coach here in Burbank. He moves on John Griffi n, Class of 1972 Ken Kufner ‘85 recently took a position to Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Walter Heffernan, Class of 1972 with Chicago Blower in Glendale Heights. Heights, where he’ll be a teacher and Richard Ziemba, Class of 1972 Ken, who lives in Darien, assumes the football coach. Tony lives on Chicago’s Michael Nolan, Class of 1973 position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager south side with his wife, Julie. Steven Erlain, Class of 1975 for the suburban company. Ken’s territory Michael Sweeney, Class of 1981 encompasses much of the eastern half of Chris Kerzich ‘01 is under a year away John Zable, Class of 1982 Robert Kocanda, Class of 1983 from being ordained a Catholic priest in the US. If you come to see a football game Chris Cook, Class of 1984 this year, stop by the press box and say our Chicago archdiocese. He’s in his fi nal John Hanlon, Class of 1985 hello to Ken. He’s the clock operator for year of preparation leading to the big day Kenneth Keating, Class of 1986 our varsity home games. in May of next year. He will become the Robert Manhatton, Class of 1989 eleventh priest ordained who is a grad of Patrick Popp, Class of 1989 St. Laurence High School. Chris grew up Brian Rosner, Class of 2006

St. Laurence High School VISION 11 A NNUAL FUND Standout Scholarships

y the time you receive (additional class fee waived), keeps an acceptable disciplinary this edition of the Vision, record, and maintains a B average. students will be fi ve weeks B into the 2012/2013 academic LEADER/SCHOLAR AWARD: The Leader/Scholar Award is school year. Labor Day will be past available to students who fi rst nominate themselves for the award. and preparations for Homecoming on To be eligible to nominate himself, a student must have no grade October 12 well under way. The fi rst lower than a B on his seventh grade report cards and on the fi rst Anne Tucker quarter ends Friday, October 19. That is quarter report card of his eighth grade year. He must also be how quickly the school year moves. actively involved in a variety of activities, programs or leadership initiatives. All students who apply for this award will be offered the In the Development Offi ce, the year moves just as fast. We kick opportunity to participate in the Leader/Scholar selection process. off the year with the Annual Appeal and other solicitations, begin Mr. Mark Scott will facilitate the Leader/Scholar Award process. planning for the Viking Pride Dinner, promote the Black and Gold Pages, and the fi rst semester is over before you know it. As VIKING AWARD: The Viking award is available to any donations are received, it is gratifying to realize how committed student. The criteria to receive a Viking Award include academic our alumni, parents and friends are to St. Laurence. You support achievement, community and Christian service, and participation the school willingly and generously; answering our call for in clubs or activities. Applications for the Viking Award will fi nancial assistance, physical plant improvements, technology determine eligibility. Mr. Joe Spano will facilitate the Viking enhancements, athletic equipment and so much more. Award process.

As we move further into Annual Fund `13 our efforts will be CHRISTIAN BROTHER AWARD: The Christian Brother focused on developing a scholarship strategy. Four awards have award is available to students based upon fi nancial need. Students been identifi ed with specifi c criteria for each award. These awards requesting this award will be required to complete a fi nancial aid are detailed below. application form. We will review each application for eligibility. The Tuition Offi ce will facilitate the process for the Christian O’TOOLE SCHOLARSHIP: The O’Toole Scholarship is Brother Award. awarded to the top twenty-fi ve students who test at St. Laurence. Only students who test at St. Laurence on January 12, 2013 can If you are interested in establishing a named scholarship or would qualify for this scholarship. The Award may be retained for all like to contribute to one of the scholarships noted above, please four years as long as the student takes seven honors level courses contact me at 708-458-6900.

ST. LAURENCE ALUMNI POLO AND BASEBALL CAP ORDER FORM

Yes. Please send me ______St. Laurence alumni polo(s) at $35 each in size(s) _____S _____M _____L _____ XXL . (Add $3.50 per polo for shipping.) Yes. Please send me _____ size S/M _____ size L/XL St. Laurence alumni baseball cap(s) at $20 each. (Add $3.50 per hat for shipping.) If ordering a hat and polo, shipping is $5 total. I would like to make a donation of $______to the school’s Annual Fund. Total enclosed: $______.

Name/Class Year: ______Address, City, State, Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______E-mail Address: ______

Please send your completed order form with checks made payable to St. Laurence High School to: St. Laurence - Alumni Polo, 5556 W. 77th Street, Burbank, Ill. 60459. Your order will be sent to you promptly. If you have any questions please call the alumni offi ce at 708-458-6900 ext. 253. Thank you for your support!

12 St. Laurence High School VISION 2012 ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Annual Fund `12 was a great success and set a new benchmark of giving, reaching a total of $505,248.70. Thanks to all who supported the Annual Fund `12 effort. We could not have accomplished this great achievement without your generosity and support.

Annual Fund `12 allowed us to accomplish a variety of academic and athletic needs as well as capital improvements to the campus. Much needed fi nancial assistance was given to over 50% of our families. Wireless access throughout the entire campus was completed. Tablet computers with integrated projection technology were provided to all math instructors. Academic and athletic improvements were made as well as roof, boiler and parking lot repairs. All this was possible because of your fi nancial commitment to St. Laurence.

On behalf of the students and families of St. Laurence… THANK YOU!

The St. Laurence High School Annual Report is published by the St. Laurence Office of Institutional Advancement. This report recognizes gifts to St. Laurence High School's Annual Fund received between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. We apologize for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. Please notify the Office of Institutional Advancement of any corrections that may be in order.

TOTAL FUNDRAISING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 ANNUAL FUND 2012 (July 1, 2011 ~ June 30, 2012) ...... $505,248 ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS ...... $108,290 Annual Fund Total ...... $613,538 ALUMNI OFFICE EVENTS Sponsorship Signage ...... $ 8,200 Viking Pride Dinner ...... $ 17,552 Final Four Extravaganza ...... $ 15,645 Golf Outing ...... $ 11,479 Alumni Event Total ...... $ 52,876 BRICK PAVER PROGRAM ...... $ 5,850 5OTH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORSHIP AND GIFTS ...... $ 3,672 COMBINED FUNDRAISING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 ...... $675,936

ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS

(FR) Friend (FA) Faculty (AP) Alumni Parent (CP) Current Parent (AC) Current & Alumni Parent (BZ) Business (FF) Former Faculty (MG) Matching Gift (ST) Staff

ST. LAURENCE O’TOOLE CIRCLE: $25,000 Plus Anonymous District 220 Elevicz Living Trust FR Kevin F. Dages ‘75 William Eckhardt ‘66

PRESIDENTS CIRCLE: $10,000 ~ $24,999 Barcelona Memorial Fund FR George Houlihan ‘82 Charles Naso ‘75 George Scanlon ‘75 Edward Crane ‘75 James Kochalka ‘70 Jim Roach ‘83 Frank Tannura ‘75

St. Laurence High School VISION 13 PARTNERS CIRCLE: $5,000 ~ $9,999 Joseph Beatty ‘81 Honeywell International Charity MG Michael McQuinn ‘80 Fr. Norm Trela ST Chicago Offi ce Technology Group BZ Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Kelly ‘65 Ruebenson Family Foundation FR

ASSOCIATES CIRCLE: $2,500 ~ $4,999 Bridget Barham FR Mr. & Mrs. Garza CP Kathy Hynes FA St. Laurence Laurenta Club FR Thomas Boylan ‘79 Bill Hendren FR Daniel Keating ‘79 Tim Carroll ‘89 Mark Hughes ‘80 John Slowik ‘68

INVESTORS CIRCLE: $1,000 ~ $2,499 Anonymous (3) Patrick Cooke ‘85 Michael Kenny ‘78 Patrick Reidy ‘78 Janet Barham FA Richard Cremieux ‘65 Michael Lepore ‘71 Shirley Scott FR James Butler ‘67 John Dahlke ‘73 John McMahon ‘80 Timothy Skodon ‘72 Robert Carroll ‘94 Joseph Faber ’75 FA Mr. & Mrs. Nickolettos CP Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Tomasek FR Jack and Margaret Caveney FR John Hynes FA James Padilla ‘87 Katherine Vennetti AP Thomas Cimino ‘80 Thomas Kaufmann ‘75 Chuck Podczerwinski ‘75 Ronald Waliczek ‘82 Complete Collision Care, Inc. BZ John Kelly ‘67 David Raminski ‘77 Michael Wilczynski ‘81

SPONSOR CIRCLE: $700 ~ $999 AT&T Communications MG William Flamm ‘74 James Muting ’73 ST Edward Czekaj ‘79 William Miller ‘78 Mark Scott FA Alan Dean ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Morales CP St. Ambrose University BZ

DONORS CIRCLE: $400 ~ $699 Anonymous Dan Gregus ‘79 Robert Lyman ‘88 James Reilly ‘79 Peter Baier ‘66 Patrick Henning FA Thomas Mangan FR Bernard Reinckens FR Laura Baldwin FA Michael Kelly ‘68 John McGetrick ‘70 St. Laurence Baseball Boosters Club BZ Kathy Becker ST Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kelly ’80 CP Mr. & Mrs. Michael McInerney ‘69 Kevin Scanlon ‘84 Brian Bernardoni ‘86 William Kenny ‘82 Patrick Murphy ‘83 Joshua Schoot ‘97 Mr. & Mrs. Cavanaugh AP Brian King ‘77 David Mysza ‘77 Barry Shaw ST Christian Brothers Director of Education BZ Kevin King ‘74 Andrew Oberc ‘74 Michael Sliwoski ‘71 Charleen Crean ST Richard Krasula ‘65 Paul Pencak ‘78 Anne Tucker ST/AP James Dolinar ‘77 Kevin Kribs ‘96 Peoples Energy Corporation MG Rev. Mark Walter ‘79 Thomas Draski FR Lifesource BZ Mr. & Mrs. Fred Pfeiffer AP William Harris Investors, Inc. MG Jim Fennessy ‘68 Robert Litviak ‘69 Mark Podrazik ‘77 Michael Zaborniak ‘73 Bill Funke ‘68 James Long ‘66 Bruce Puhr ‘71

FRIENDS CIRCLE: $200~$399 Anheuser-Busch BZ Thomas Drez ‘84 James Antos ‘66 Thomas Eder ‘76 Mary Kay Arnold FR Dennis Foley ’78 FA James Baier ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Froio AP Robert Baier ‘73 Neil Gaskin ‘70 John and Mary Bartgen Family AP Dr. Michael Gorman ‘75 William & Christine Bartgen Family AP James Grannan ’78 FA Kinga Bartoszek CP Michael Hadac ‘75 David Biel ‘82 Janet Hansen AP Martin Burke FR Gary Hauser ‘73 Citizens for Getty Herff-Jones BZ Thomas Clark ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Jawor AP Mary Ann Cook FA Marianne Kavanagh-Hebel FR Gary Coop `66 Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy AP Mike Corbett ’77 FA Mr. & Mrs. Klyczek FR Country Club Hills Fire Fighters Union BZ Edward Kozak ‘79 ST Lawrence Cramer ‘74 Ken Kufner ‘85 John Crane ‘79 Thomas Kulbida, Jr. ‘89 Michael Dineen ‘73 Lori Landers CP

14 St. Laurence High School VISION Thomas Lange ‘77 Richard Mrotek ‘67 Nancy Ploskonka FA Gregory Steinbach ‘65 Thomas Laudont ‘71 Bonnie Murphy ST Edward Pocius ‘68 St. Laurence Student Council BZ Diane Lazouskas AP Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Murphy ’68 FA Mark Quinn FR Student Paths BZ John Leone FA Andrew Nackovic ‘89 Rexam Foundation MG Target BZ Robert Lesniewski ‘76 Chad Navarrete ‘92 Thomas Rickert ‘71 Mitchell Tomaszkiewicz ‘80 Kevin Letz ‘75 William O’Connor ‘68 Michael Roche ‘68 Edward Valek ‘80 David Lopez ‘82 Frank Oles ‘66 Ronald Rojas ‘91 James Valek ‘82 Pete Lotus ‘94 FA Edward O’Malley ‘81 Robert Russo ‘68 Daniel Weber ‘79 Stephen Madden ‘91 Michael O’Neill FR Gary Rychtanek ‘91 Dennis Wills ‘71 Daniel Maloney ‘68 Edward Pahuski ‘71 David Rzepczynski ‘73 Thomas Wills ‘65 Joseph Martinez ‘99 Richard Panico ‘69 Matthew Schuller ‘82 Ronald Witkowski ‘66 Michael McCarthy ‘72 Peru Booster Club BZ Frederick Sears FR John Wlodarski ‘83 Joseph Moore III ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Phelan AP Eugene Smerz FR Michael Morefi eld ‘74 Thomas Pisarczyk ‘72 Robert Smith ‘65

BENEFACTORS: Less than $200 Anonymous Kevin Czarnecki ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hallberg AP George King ‘78 Kristine Abajero FR Mark Czerniak ‘67 Kevin Harrigan ‘86 Malgorzata Kiwacz FR Nika Alex ‘88 Edwin Czopek ‘72 Stephen Hassel ‘74 Charles Klimo ‘66 Joan Andrews FR John Daly ‘72 Joan Healy AP James Kocher ‘71 Thomas Baier ‘72 Anthony DeCarlo ’01 ST Thomas Heebner ‘03 Chris Koloffon ‘92 William Baier ‘77 Matt Delejewski ’96 FA Geraldine Heffernan AP Thomas Kolpak ‘67 Claudia Bannon AP Joseph Dillon ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Henry AP Michael Konstant ‘78 Joseph Barone ‘68 James DiMonte ‘88 Thomas Herbeck ’94 FA Howard Koster ‘65 Leonard Barre ‘70 Lorraine Doran AP William Herman ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Koziol ‘65 Christopher Bedalow ‘95 James Dorgan ‘75 Suzanne Herrera FR Mr. & Mrs. John Kroc FA James Bergeron ‘65 Michael Duda ‘74 James Hortsman ‘75 Richard Krzminski ‘86 Robert Berkery ‘74 Joseph Dudzik ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. John Howley AP Edward Kuchta ‘72 Joseph Bidinger ‘66 Thomas Dunne ‘69 Mario Imbarrato ‘90 George Kuzelka ‘81 Paul Bien ‘67 Colleen Dykas FR John Jakocko ’00 FA Raymond Landsiedel ‘68 Mark Biesiada ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Episcopo AP Marion Jelcz ‘80 John Leddy ‘90 Steven Biesiada ‘80 Nicholas Episcopo ‘98 James Jezierski ‘70 Arthur Le Jeune ‘86 Scott Bittner ‘99 Edward Erdman ‘71 Dolores Jilovec AP William Lenz ‘86 Anthony Blasco ‘66 Gary Erwinski ‘68 Dennis Johnson’66 Thomas Lipinski ‘70 Blueberry Hill Restaurant BZ Mr. & Mrs. Estand CP Earl Joyce ‘72 Dorothy Lipski AP John Bobko ‘68 Laurie Evans FR Jeffrey Junkas ‘91 Wayne Lipski ‘75 William Bogolin ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Evers AP Michael Kane ‘65 Adam Lotus ’01 ST James & Kathleen Brennan AP Mr. & Mrs. Leo Fagan AP John Kappel ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Love AP Mr. & Mrs. Brock AP Anna Marie Fern AP Mary and Roman Kazecki AP Br. Michael Lucas FR Edward Bubnys ‘69 Bridget Ferriter AP John Kedzuf ‘68 Joseph Lukas ‘68 Richard Buch ‘77 John Fitzgerald ‘74 Jean Kibler AP Joseph Lukascyk Michael J. Burke ‘76 Lawrence Fitzgerald ‘74 Brian Byrnes ‘73 Patricia Flores-Muller AP William Byrnes ‘65 Robert Foertsch ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Capparelli Tim Forberg FA Kelly Carroll FR Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fortuna FR Charlene Carter FR Pat Fowler FR Rita Catania AP Ronald Foys ‘73 Dennis Chepulis ‘68 Thomas Funke ‘71 John Ciszek ‘81 Audra Gart FA John Clemens ‘00 Carlin Glennon FA Mr. & Mrs. Michael Clemens AP Imelda Gomez AP Tim Coffey ‘83 Good Search BZ Robert Colombatto ‘70 Joan Gorski FA Continental Sales BZ Terrence Gray ‘77 Patrick Cotter ‘02 Robert Griffi n ‘80 Mark Curcio ‘76 Nate Grosse FA Charlene Cysz AP Michael Gute ‘92 Daniel Czarnecki ‘70 Jaime Gutierrez FR

St. Laurence High School VISION 15 ‘65 Sammy Nawas ‘86 Frank Recchia ‘78 John Steed ‘73 Charles Lynch ‘76 New Image Limo Service BZ Marguerite Regan AP Tom & Deborah Steigerwald AP Jack Lynch FR David Nykiel ‘74 Albert Reiff ‘66 Matt Stevens ‘90 Omar Maani FR Patrick Nolan ‘85 Patricia Remolana AP Kevin Strezo ‘72 Br. Thomas Mahoney FA Frank Nowinski ‘73 Patricia Reynolds AP John Sturtevant ‘72 Steven Malanowski ‘69 Joseph Oboikovitz ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Rice AP John Sturtevant ‘00 Jeffrey Mark ‘66 Francis O’Brien ‘81 John Riordan ‘74 Vincent Sykora ‘79 Marmon Group MG Michael O’Brien ‘69 James K. Roach ‘76 Mark Szczepkowski ‘95 Constance Mars AP Kevin O’Connell FR Michael Roach ‘85 Walter Tarka ‘94 Robert Martin ‘65 David O’Connor ‘79 James Rogers ‘65 Mr. & Mrs. Tatara AP Michael Maziarka ‘83 Kenneth Odom ‘70 Mary Rossi AP Robert Taveggia ‘85 Kevin McCarthy ‘74 Kenneth Ofi ara FA Mr. & Mrs. Brian Rotroff ‘80 Edward Tierney ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. McDonnell AP Michael Oliver ’71 FA Lisa Rotkvich FA Steven Tokarz ‘84 Edward McDonough ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. O’Neill AP Mr. & Mrs. Rubino AP Mr. & Mrs. Tomasek AP David McGovern ‘66 Jaysen Orkowski ‘93 Nene Ruelo FR William Toomey ‘91 Kathleen McGrath FR Timothy O’Sullivan ‘89 Roberto Ruelo FR Kathleen Toppel AP Kevin McInerney ‘76 Michael Pacetti ‘71 Roderick Ruelo FR Augustine Tranowski AP Br. Charles McKenna FA Judy Palencia FR Daniel Sadowsky ‘78 Laurian Vaughan AP William McLean FA Tom Pallardy FA Edward Schaack ‘79 Thomas Vergados ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. McNicholas AP Mr. & Mrs. Allen Paneral FR Edward Schaffer ‘85 Brian Vollan FA Katherine Meehan AP Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Paneral CP Ralph Schnackel ‘67 Dennis Walery ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Mendoza AP Thomas Paprocki ‘69 Bridget Schroeder AP Walter Warachowski ‘69 Richard Messina ‘92 Harvey Paulsen ‘71 Peter Schroedle ‘86 Joan Weber AP Guy Meyer ‘66 Richard Paulus ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Scigalski AP Donald Wieckert ‘66 Lawrence Mickas ‘72 Pepsico Foundation MG Steven Segvich ‘81 Michael Wilhelm ‘72 Chris Mikulskis ‘97 Joseph Petzel ‘65 Cheryl Seminara AP Antoinette Wingo AP Mr. & Mrs. Mikuta AP Pfi zer Foundation MG Mark Sevedge’98 FA Len Witucki FR Mr. & Mrs. Mondschein AP Eileen Phillips AP William Showtis ‘66 Timothy Wren ’73 Kathleen Moore AP Kathleen Phillips FR Joseph Skender ‘68 Harriet Wright AP Michael Morley ‘86 James Pieper ‘85 Jennifer Skora ST Mr. & Mrs. Yakes AP Anthony Mornar ‘77 George Podrebarac ‘67 Joseph Skycak ‘80 David Zawacki ‘71 Edward Morrison ‘72 Richard Poppish ‘89 Louis Sleipka ‘79 Karen Zuro FR Jessica Mulligan FA Jeff and Pam Prestinario FR Mr. & Mrs. Michael Small ‘77 Peter Zuro ‘78 Robert Musur ‘70 Ronald Pulak ‘72 Joseph Smogor ‘74 Helen Zutoft AP David Muzzy ‘68 Kevin Quick ‘77 Br. Tim Smyth FA Mr. & Mrs. John Mysliwiec, Jr. ‘68 Michael Rafferty ‘76 Joseph Spano ’94 FA Charlie Naso ‘11 Helen Rakoczy AP Arlene Stach FR

GIFT IN KIND Mark Scott FA

16 St. Laurence High School VISION GIFTS MADE IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF In memory of James Brock ‘88 In memory of Ken `85 & Paul `88 Hansen In memory of Mitchell Mars ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Remolana Mr. & Mrs. James Brock Ms. Janet Hansen Constance Mars In memory of Thomas Rossi ‘74 In memory of Lawrence Byrnes ‘78 In memory of Robert Hauser ‘76 In memory of Michael McGrath ‘77 Mrs. Mary Ellen Rossi Mr. William Byrnes Mr. Gary Hauser Kathleen McGrath In memory of Richard Spangler ‘73 In memory of Rick Carroll ‘81 In memory of Michael Healy ‘73 In memory of John Paul McNicholas ‘88 David Rzepczynski Ms. Kelly Carroll Ms. Joan Healy Anthony McNicholas In memory of Daniel Schaack ‘81 In memory of Charles Catania ‘69 In memory of Walter ‘72 and In memory of John ‘80 & Robert ‘68 Edward Schaack Ms. Rita Catania John ‘70 Heffernan Jaseckas In memory of Terrence Schroeder ‘67 In memory of Floyd Colombatto ‘65 Ms. Geraldine Heffernan Catherine Meehan Mrs. Bridget Schroeder Mr. Robert Colombatto In memory of Thomas J. Henry, Jr. ‘92 In memory of Joel Mendoza ‘93 In memory of James Gunter ‘99 In memory of Carl Cysz ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henry, Sr. Angelica Mendoza Cheryl Seminara Mrs. Charlene Cysz and Jeff Cysz ‘06 In memory of James Porcaro ‘81 In memory of John O’Neill ‘88 In memory of Donald Skycak ‘78 In memory of Kevin Doran ‘76 Ms. Dolores Jilovec O’Neill Family Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Skycak Ms. Lorraine Doran In memory of David Kibler ‘66 In memory of Thomas Phillips ‘70 In memory of Norman Toppel, Jr. ‘89 In memory of Joseph Evers Jr. ‘90 Jean Kibler Mrs. Eileen Phillips Kathleen Toppel Mr. Joseph Evers In memory of William Lazouskas ‘66 In memory of John Stateman ‘71 In memory of Anthony Tranowski ‘81 In memory of Michael Fern ‘78 Diane Lazouskas Kathleen Phillips Augustine Tranowski Ms. Anna Marie Fern In memory of John V. Leddy ‘67 In memory of Richard Rakoczy ‘78 In memory of Gary ‘74 and Patrick ‘79 In memory of Michael Ferriter ‘80 John Leddy Helen Rakoczy Wright Ms. Bridget Ferriter In memory of David Lipski ‘77 In memory of Joseph Regan ‘77 Harriet Wright In memory of Michael Hadac, Jr. ‘75 Dorothy Lipski Marguerite Regan In memory of Michael Smith ‘76 Mr. Michael Hadac In memory of Francis Remolana ‘00 Karen Zuro

EVENT CONTRIBUTORS

2012 GOLF OUTING SPONSORS HOME CARE SOLUTIONS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #7 LYONS & PINNER ELECTRIC COMPANIES NDX TRADING Tom Hushka ‘68 John Capparelli ‘83 Gary Misicka ‘89 Al Rodriguez ‘79 HUGHES FINANCIAL FREGA ASSOCIATES, LTD. MALONEY AND COMPANY ORO-AGRI Mark Hughes ‘80 Paul Krutulis ‘78 Dan Maloney ‘68 Jim Sullivan ‘65 13TH WARD DEMOCRATS GRAPHIC SCREENPRINTING MARQUETTE BANK PATZIK, FRANK, & SAMOTNY Rep. Mike Madigan Mike Ahern ‘75 Bill Hinsberger ‘77 Pat Cooke ‘85 AMERICAN BUILDING OF CHICAGO GT MECHANICAL, INC. MIKE AHLERT ‘73 & FAMILY PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTANTS Bill O’Donnell ‘73 Pam Cruz MIKE CACHEY CONSTRUCTION CO. Jay Sanders ATHLETEX HALLBERG-VALEK INSURANCE AGENCY Mike Cachey ‘82 P.S. AND ASSOCIATES Tom Mulvey Joe Hallberg ‘90 MOLLY MAID Chuck Podczerwinski ‘75 BARTOLINI’S RESTAURANT HARLEM AUTO PARTS AND PAINT SUPPLIES Jim Long ‘66 QUEEN OF PEACE HIGH SCHOOL Chris Bartolini ‘85 Bill Kalebich ‘79 NAWARA FINANCIAL ADVISERS INC. Cindy Kmetty BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL, INC. HAWKINSON NISSAN Bruce Nawara ‘75 RBC Nick Urso ‘95 Joe Ward ‘92 Bob Lang ‘87 BLUNT & CO. HENNESSY & ROACH Tim Skodon ‘68 Jim Roach ‘83 CITY OF BURBANK, MAYOR HARRY KLEIN HERFF-JONES COMPLETE COLLISION CARE, INC. Jim Cranley Dan Haugh ‘77 HOME RUN INN PIZZA CONGRESSMAN DAN LIPINSKI Steve Larek ‘73 Joe Bonomo INTER FC CONTINENTAL SALES Chris Koloffon ‘92 Ron Rojas ‘91 JMS ENVIRONMENTAL CURT RINGHOFER, DDS ‘90 Joe Sterner ‘78 DEAN VIVERITO ‘73 JUDGE JIM HENRY ‘69 ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS KINSELLA LANDSCAPE, INC. Eric St. John Renee Mercer FIRST SECURE BANK LCMH-VISTA FAMILY MEDICINE Mary Therese Mott Jim Valek ‘82 FORMCRAFT TOOL CO. LINCOLN OAKS GOLF COURSE Bill Matevich ‘75 Tom Kaufmann ‘75 & Jim Reilly ‘79

St. Laurence High School VISION 17 ROBERT SHEEHY & SONS FUNERAL HOME SUNRISE TRANSPORTATION Golf Outing Donations Bill Kiley ‘92 Tim Fitzgibbons ‘98 SIGNS NOW VEE PAK, INC. ROBERT GRIFFIN FAMILY Joe Palazzolo ‘80 Ralph Vennetti ‘81 Robert Griffi n ‘80 SOUTHSIDE ELECTRICAL VENNETTI FAMILY KENNY LAW OFFICE Larry Kosteck Katherine Vennetti James Kenny ‘85 ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY Ed Kozak ‘79

2011 VIKING PRIDE DINNER ~ AD BOOK SPONSORS 13TH WARD DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION COBITZ, VANDENBERG & FENNESSY HOEFFERLE-BUTLER ENGINEERING, INC. KOZAK SPORTS RESEARCH Sue Carpentier Jim Fennessy ‘68 Jim Butler ‘67 Ed Kozak ‘79 ACCURATE PRINTING COMPLETE DENTISTRY OF ORLAND PARK HR IMAGING PARTNERS KRIS KRINGLE HAUS Tom Doyle ‘84 Dr. Curt Ringhofer ‘90 Ryan Reynolds Jim Gierucki ‘65 ADAMS STREET IRON CONNOR AND GALLAGHER HUFF & HUFF INCORPORATED KROL BONGIORNO & GIVEN LTD Jack Magnan ‘67 Jerry Doorhy ‘91 Roger Klocek ‘66 Daniel Collins’87 ADLER MURPHY & MCQUILLAN LLP CONTINENTAL SALES HUGHES FINANCIAL KRULL WINDOW COMPANY Lawrence Gosewisch ‘76 Ron Rojas ‘91 Mark Hughes ‘80 Mark Krull ‘73 AMERICAN BUILDING OF CHICAGO CORRIGAN CO. IBEW-NECA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LAWN FUNERAL HOME Bill O’Donnell ‘73 The Baier Family John Donahue ‘76 Don Jarka ANTHONY SLAWNIAK, ATTORNEY AT LAW ‘68 DAN LIPINSKI, MEMBER OF CONGRESS ICE MILLER LINCOLN OAKS GOLF COURSE APICELLA LAW FIRM, LLC Joe Bonomo/Jerry Hurckes Mark Baggio ‘78 Tom Kaufmann ‘75 Ken Apicella ‘89 DEAN VIVERITO ‘73 INTER FC LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL ARCHER BANK DIOCESE OF PEORIA Chris Koloffon ‘92 Denita Davis Maria Maka Bishop Dan Jenky ‘65 IPM (INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT) LOOMIS FEDERAL SAVINGS ATHLETICO LTD DR. CHUCK SUKURS ‘70 Rich Panico ‘69 David Opas Frank Pilolli DR. DONALD BUSH JAMES ADDUCCI ACCOUNTING LYONS PINNER ELECTRIC COMPANIES ATLAS PUTTY PRODUCTS DR. WALTER DUDEK, DDS ‘70 James Adducci ‘96 Gary Misicka ‘89 Dave Payton ‘83 DUANE MORRIS LLP JAMES KENNY, ATTORNEY AT LAW ‘85 MALONEY & COMPANY, LTD. BAKER AND MCKENZIE Stanley Kaminski ‘73 JOHN CASSIANI, DDS ‘67 Dan Maloney ‘68 Richard Cremieux ‘65 DUFFNER & COMPANY, P.C JOHN TUMPANE ‘01 MAMA LUIGI’S RESTAURANT BARTOLINI’S RESTAURANT William Duffner ‘70 JR’S HOT DOGS Jim Talerico Chris ‘85 and Dom ‘88 Bartolini E Z DUZ IT PRODUCTS INC EF Burns MARK KUPIEC & ASSOCIATES BEAR CARTAGE AND INTERMODAL, INC. Dennis Noga JUDGE JAMES HENRY ‘69 Mark Kupiec ‘67 Nick Urso ‘95 EN ENGINEERING, LLP KANE & FISCHER, LTD. MCGRAW HILL HIGHER EDUCATION BERNARD E. BRADY & ASSOCIATES, LTD. Frank Andrejasich ‘74 & Ed Czekaj ‘79 Ronald Kane ‘65 Frank Recchia ‘78 Bernard Brady ‘66 FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS KENWOOD WINE & LIQUORS MCQUINN FAMILY BEST VANDERLAAN & HARRINGTON John Koubek Tom Gallateo Mike McQuinn ‘80 Scott McKenna ‘88 FR. NORMAN J. TRELA KINSELLA LANDSCAPE, INC. MEDICAL CENTER DENTAL ASSOCIATES BRIGHTMORE PHYSICAL THERAPY GOLD EAGLE Renee Mercer Mark Curcio ‘76 Dave Brightmore ‘80 Raymond Jablonski ‘71 KOZAK FAMILY MESIROW FINANCIAL BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL GORDON & KARR LLP Tom Kozak Tom Allison ‘69 Nancy Condreva John Eggert ‘72 BRUNSWICK ZONE GRAPHIC SCREEN PRINTING Amy/Linda Mike Ahern ‘75 CALYPSOL GROUP GROCHOCINSKI, GROCHOCINSKI, & LLOYD Larry Kozak Dave Lloyd ‘75 CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, LTD. HALLBERG-VALEK AGENCY Dr. Victoria Williams Joe Hallberg ‘90 CHASE BANK HANN FUNERAL HOME Mike Durkin ‘03 John Hann ‘85 CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS HAWKINSON NISSAN Brian Bernardoni ‘86 Joe Ward ‘92 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ON 87TH STREET HENNESSY & ROACH P.C. Br. Patrick Hayes Jim Roach ‘83 CITY OF BURBANK HERFF JONES Harry Klein, Mayor Jim Cranley CLOVER PLUMBING HINSHAW & CULBERTSON Tim Murphy ‘67 Terry McAvoy ‘79

18 St. Laurence High School VISION MICHAEL CLANCY, ATTORNEY AT LAW ‘90 PRO-FORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mary Stokes TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 710 DR. MICHAEL KOWALIK DDS Garrett Ryan ‘80 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH Pat Flynn ‘72 MIDLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS PROPERTY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES Rev. Edward Upton TELULAR CORP. Jodie White Henry Lepore ‘79 ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Joe Beatty ‘81 MIKE CACHEY CONSTRUCTION CO. PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Rev. Richard Kozak and Mr. Tom Kozak THE COFFEY LAW OFFICE P.C. Mike Cachey ‘82 Gary Earley ST. LAURENCE BASKETBALL PROGRAM Tim Coffey ‘83 MODELL FUNERAL HOME PULASKI ANIMAL HOSPITAL Mark Sevedge ‘98 THE HORTON GROUP Richard Modelski Dr. Adam Szpindor ST. LAURENCE FATHERS’ CLUB Chuck Naso ‘75 MOLLY MAID QUARLES & BRADY Bill O’Donnell ‘73 THE ROCKWOOD COMPANY Jim Long ‘66 John Vail ‘73 ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY Richard Mrotek ‘67 MORAINE VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Ed Kozak ‘79 THOMAS MULVEY / ATHLETEX Patrick O’Connor ‘71 Fr. Edward Mikolajczyk ST. LAURENCE LAURENTA CLUB TIM O’MALLEY ‘84 MOST HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH QUEEN OF PEACE HIGH SCHOOL Joe Ward TOM ONDRLA, PRESIDENT Rev. James Hyland Carol Petersen ST. LAURENCE MOTHERS’ CLUB TRIBLER ORPETT & MEYER, P.C. NATIONWIDE PRINTING RAYMOND BLUNT & COMPANY Karen Grzenia Phil Fowler ‘79 Mike Krumbein ‘79 Tim Skodon ‘68 ST. LAURENCE STUDENT COUNCIL UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY OF THE LAKE NDX TRADING, INC. REALTY EXECUTIVES Mike Oliver ‘71 Rev. James Presta ‘78 Alan Rodriguez ‘79 David Kucharski ‘78 ST. LINUS CHURCH VEDDER PRICE P.C. NICK’S BARBECUE RICHARD-MIDWAY FUNERAL HOME Rev. Bill Corcoran Thomas Cimino ‘80/Joe Strubbe `77 Nick Andricopulos Jeff Anderzunas ST. MARY CHURCH VOA ASSOCIATES OBBIE’S INC. ROBERT SHEEHY & SONS FUNERAL HOME Rev. Thomas P. May Mike Toolis ‘70 Richard Torpy ‘73 Robert Sheehy ST. PATRICIA CHURCH WATERVILLE ADVISORS ORLAND BOWL RUANE COMMUNICATIONS Fr. Marcel Pasciak Daniel McCarthy ‘84 Mike Halleran ‘72 John Ruane ‘75 ST. SYMPHOROSA PARISH YOUNG & ASSOCIATES PAT COOKE ‘85 SEYFARTH SHAW LLP Rev. Ted Bojczuk Tom Young PATIO FOOD PRODUCTS Jerome Buch ‘74 STICKNEY TOWNSHIP REG. DEM. ORG. ZAKIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES Janet Koliopoulos SIGNS NOW Michael Looney Steve Zakic ‘79 DR. PAUL STEC, DDS ‘66 Joe Palazzolo ‘80 STICKNEY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR PAULSEN, MALEC, AND MALARTSIK, LTD. SIMMONS ENGINEERING Louis Viverito Skip Paulsen ‘71 Wally Plywaczewski ‘82 SUAREZ ELECTRIC COMPANY PETER VILKELIS ‘73, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE SPECIALIZED UROLOGICAL CONSULTANTS Dave Suarez ‘79 PGI MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Dr. John DeFranco ‘81 SUN-TIMES MEDIA GROUP Ron Slunecko ST. ALBERT THE GREAT PARISH Kevin King ‘74 PRESTO MARKETING, INC. Rev. Michael Zoufal SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 Jeff Prestinario ST. CAMILLUS CHURCH Dr. Jim Gay ‘79 PRIMARY HEALTH ASSOCIATES Rev. Waclaw Lech TAMPA BAY RAYS Dr. James Tess ‘87 ST. CHRISTINA SCHOOL Tom Karac ‘65

2012 FINAL FOUR EXTRAVAGANZA SPONSORSHIPS AMERICAN BUILDING OF CHICAGO, INC. CONTINENTAL SALES “LOTS 4 LESS” LYONS & PINNER ELECTRIC COMPANIES SIGNS NOW Bill O’Donnell ‘73 Ron Rojas ‘91 Gary Misicka ‘89 Joe Palazzolo ‘80 ATLAS PUTTY PRODUCTS JOHN DI DOMENICO ‘89 MIKE CACHEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Matt ‘84 and Dave ‘83 Payton JMS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES Mike Cachey ‘82 BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL, INC. Joe Sterner ‘78 NASO FAMILY Nick Urso ‘95 KINSELLA LANDSCAPE, INC. Chuck Naso ‘75 CITY OF BURBANK Steve Regan/Renee Mercer NDX TRADING, INC. Harry Klein, Mayor TOM KULBIDA ‘89 Al Rodriguez ‘79

2011-12 SIGNAGE SPONSORSHIP ACE TIRE & WHEEL COMPLETE COLLISION CARE, INC. KINSELLA LANDSCAPE, INC. SOUTHPOINT INSURANCE Juan Aceves ‘99 Dan Haugh ‘77 Renee Mercer Tim Finger ASHLAND PROPANE FIRST SECURE BANK LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY Jerry Dauparas ‘90 Mary Therese Mott Denita Davis Marketing Dept. ATHLETEX FREGA ASSOCIATES, LTD. LYONS & PINNER ELECTRIC STICKNEY TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS Tom Mulvey Paul Krutulis ‘78 Gary Misicka ‘89 Mike Looney BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL, INC. HENNESSY & ROACH P.C. ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISTA FAMILY MEDICINE Nick Urso ‘95 Jim Roach ‘83 Michael Viollt ‘69 Jim Valek ‘82 CITIZENS FOR VIVERITO THE HORTON GROUP SIGNS NOW Sen. Lou Viverito Chuck Naso ‘75 Joe Palazzolo ‘80

St. Laurence High School VISION 19 Non-Profi t St. Laurence High School U.S. Postage 5556 West 77th Street PAID Burbank, Illinois 60459-1398 Bridgeview, IL Permit No. 54 Address Service Requested

HHAPPYAPPY RRETIREMENT,ETIREMENT, TTOMOM OONDRLANDRLA

homas Ondrla retired in June after a long and distinguished 37-year career here at St. Laurence High School. Originally hired as a history teacher, Tom went on to become Assistant T Principal, Principal, and then President of St. Laurence. He served in the capacity of President for the last 12 years. Tom was feted at a retirement cocktail party here at STL in mid-June among a large crowd of family, friends, and co-workers.

It was announced at the event that there has been a Thomas Ondrla Service Scholarship established to benefi t students. It is hoped that this scholarship will be given out yearly to help students to attend or continue to attend our fi ne school.

Tom will enjoy his retirement years in west-suburban Oak Park, with his wife Christine, where their children and grandchildren all live nearby. Tom has always been a big baseball fan. Now he can devote more time to his favorite club, the Chicago White Sox.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, administration, faculty, staff, and friends of St. Laurence, we wish Tom well and the best of everything. Happy Retirement!