SPRING 2016 LETTER from the PRESIDENT Pursue Excellence

WHERE LEADERSHIP BEGINS VISION PROGRESS AND PLANS | ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY

In this Issue Class of 2020 Preview 1:1 Technology Program Fall and Winter Sports Review

SPRING 2016 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Pursue excellence.

The past four years taught me the importance of unity. Unity is the state of being whole. It is the opportunity to bring vision to the blind, trust to the uncertain, and courage to the timid.

Building unity is not easy, but should be the priority of every leader. Unity is necessary for success because it aligns the organization toward a common purpose. Our purpose at St. Laurence is to live the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother. This year we focused on Essential Element #7: Pursue excellence in all endeavors.

What does pursuing excellence mean? If our vision is to become the premier school of choice on the southside of Chicago, then we must promote a strong academic curriculum and cultivate a desire for excellence. It also requires us to develop an educational culture that fosters growth of the whole person, higher order thinking, and life-long learning.

These tasks allowed us to lay the foundation for continued success. I am proud of the St. Laurence community and our most recent accomplishments. I pray these accomplishments ensure the trust of our faculty, alumni, parents and students. As Mark 3:25 states, “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Jesus made this statement knowing the difficulty of executing initiatives and eatingcr change. He understood that leaders must align vision, trust, and courage in order to build a home where everyone is welcome.

St. Laurence’s doors are open to you, and we always welcome you back. Our community is the foundation for success. Unify with us through prayer, time, and financial commitment as we continue on our future endeavors. Thank you and God Bless.

Warm Regards,

Joseph A. Martinez ‘99 President VIKING WELCOME

St. Laurence had its most successful Entrance Exam since 2008, and we are pleased to announce a

nearly 30% increase in test takers Joe Spano ‘94 Director of Admissions for the class of 2020! Driver’s Ed Coordinator Transportation Coordinator

Students represented 81 different grade schools from the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. The students who tested also scored well on the exam, with nearly 40% testing into our Advanced Placement or Honors Programs. Great job Vikings! We look forward to having you in our Viking family as we pursue excellence in all endeavors.

These successes in admissions are attributed to the outstanding administration, faculty, coaches, alumni, parents, and students who show a dedication to St. Laurence in all they

Alumni and their families are always do on a daily basis. Prospective families and students who visit St. Laurence on a Viking welcome back to St. Laurence for events. Visit Day, Open House, Meet and Greet, or any school event see our great faculty and staff This Christmas, we hosted the first annual in action and feel the love and commitment they have for our students. This makes them Breakfast with Santa. We look forward to having these and other family-friendly want to be part of St. Laurence. Thank you to all of the Viking community — our successes events in the future. are a direct reflection of all of you.

My involvement in many extracurricular activities in elementary school has taught me to manage my time well, be a team player, and given me many leadership qualities that I hope to expand on at St. Laurence. Playing several sports, being the captain of my football team, an altar server, a member of student patrol, and an active boy scout, have provided me with opportunities to serve my community and become a well-rounded young man. Attending St. Laurence will only further my leadership abilities and encourage my drive to succeed. The times I have spent at St. Laurence over the past few years have reinforced my decision to attend this great school. I have attended events such as baseball and football camps, football jamborees, open houses, and shadow days. I have gotten very Kyle McHugh ’20 familiar with the school campus, and many of the current students, teachers, and coaches. Whenever I visit St. St. Symphorosa School Laurence, I can feel the sense of “home” that so many students have told me about. Walking the halls of O’Toole Scholar, Leader Scholar, Viking Award St. Laurence, I already feel like I am a part of the special Viking family. Winner

VISION | SPRING 2016 2 SPIRITUALITY Students reflect on their relationships with their parents, other family members, friends, and God.

The Kairos Retreat program has been activities, recre- Being the rector for St. Laurence’s voted one of the top ten events by seniors ation times, and Kairos 62 retreat was an opening for many years. This retreat is an oppor- the sacraments of of a door to new experiences, and tunity to look into one’s life and share Reconciliation and at the same time it was a visitation experiences with others, learn what makes Eucharist. back to the experience I had on my a good friend and honestly look into the first Kairos. This new leadership posi- To dispel some relationship individuals have with God. tion required me to step up, not to doubts, the retreat Junior and senior students may go on the lead a group of schoolmates through is not designed Dr. Tom Pallardy Kairos retreat. Kairos Director an obstacle course, but to speak to deprive the to them and let them see their self- Usually, students develop empathy, affec- retreatants of sleep, nor is it a form of worth. I wanted to show them from tion and learn how to leave their world of brainwashing. On the contrary, we try to my position self-reliance and occasionally ask for as- make sure that students get enough sleep that they sistance from others. Also, many students during the retreat and the atmosphere is can all be leaders. Be- have reported clarifying, developing or one of openness and honesty. Much of the ing called starting their personal relationship with substance of the retreat comes from the to lead this Jesus. Many new friendships are started students themselves, as they reflect on retreat, my on Kairos and old ones solidified. their relationships with their parents, other goal was family members, friends, and God. That is There are team members on a Kairos Dave Krutulis to give the the heart of the retreat, students taking Class of 2016 retreat who give talks. Except where noted, retreatants time to reflect on all their relationships in team members volunteer for the talk they an eye-opening experience similar a safe environment. to the one I had and help them to are willing to present. The retreat also be all that they can be. It was a real includes a number of rituals, reflective test of character and the body as well, as there were a lot of sleepless nights and a lot of tough decisions to make. I owe some credit to the other student leaders who helped this retreat to be the best it could be. It would not have been the same without you guys. I take this opportunity to share the spotlight with them now: Thank you to Tim Hecker, Chris Wetzel, Jake Heeter, Tim Nichin, and Valentin Hanacek. And to all Kairos retreatants, LT4. I also want to thank St. Laurence for the opportunity to become part of this tradition; this truly was the highest point of my Viking experience.

3 VISION | SPRING 2016 LEADERSHIP

Jeff Clemens ‘00 Director of Leadership

“Leadership is influence.” Leadership guru John C. Maxwell identi- Uruguay and Peru. Juniors Dennis Gold Machine was adopted by our students fies the definition of leadership in one McCarthy, Brian Lyle and Josiah Jurevis as the name of their cheering section word — influence. St. Laurence students represented the St. Laurence students during football and basketball games, in have embraced this definition and have well. They came back to Burbank with honor of the cheer that was chanted by taken it as a challenge in their own devel- a proposal to begin the W.H.I.P. Club. the football powerhouses of the 70’s and opment. 31 seniors were identified and W.H.I.P. is an acronym for We Help 80’s.) This Team of Teams STEM challenge accepted the challenge of leading a team Impoverished People. The club was gave the students the opportunity to build for our team of teams program. While it inspired by the trip and the challenge to a cost-effective machine that can carry has been a challenge to maintain momen- live up to the third essential element of at least 10 pennies and travel 2 meters tum the students have done an outstand- a Edmund Rice Christian Brother school under its own power. Students were given ing job remaining positive and moving which is to Stand in Solidarity with those an hour each day to work on the machine forward. The students continue to work Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice. that was presented on January 29. on their ability to influence and lead others The students have enlisted the help of We must always keep in mind that the de- and form a sense of unity. their classmates and have influenced cisions we make and actions we take are them to assist in the effort. In September, three students earned the being watched and judged by the people opportunity to go to the ACTION Leader- Leadership Week 2016 was a success! around us. We must continue to be the ship Workshop in St. John’s, Florida. The Chris Bowers was the guest speaker best version of ourselves every day and Workshop is run yearly and is attended by and he did not disappoint. Throughout the be a positive influence to those with which all of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers week students worked on “The Black and we surround ourselves. Sail On Vikings! Schools from the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Gold Machine Challenge.” (The Black and

During Leadership Week, students were identified by their peers and recognized as emblematic leaders for their outstanding leadership qualities. These and many other students at St. Laurence High School continue to use the opportunities afforded to them to develop into young men of courage, pride and influence on a daily basis.Congratulations Vikings!

Loyalty Anthony Rios Empathy Dr. Tom “Doc” Pallardy Integrity Colin Dwyer Empowerment Cristian Garza Respect Brendan Cavanaugh Personal Courage Matt Bragiel Attitude David Ruiz Selfless Service Mathias Morales Leader of the Year Alex Martinez Duty Mr. Bill Gaichas Honor Michael Hyland

VISION | SPRING 2016 4 ACADEMICS Strengthening our incorporation of technology in the classroom, our incoming freshman Class of 2020 will be 1:1 with iPads.

St. Laurence’s 1:1 Program Several years ago, St. Laurence recognized the value technology has in enhancing education, and started the process of incorporating technology regularly into the classroom. After restructuring the curriculum, which is now project-based and emphasizes real world application and deep level analysis, the next step is incorporating 21st century technology that will enhance our StL STEM curriculum.

Our incoming freshmen Class of 2020 will be the first class at St. Laurence to go 1:1 with iPads. This means that each freshman student will use an iPad to enhance his education. Jim Muting ’73 Currently, each teacher has received an iPad and is receiving ongoing professional devel- Principal opment from department tech leaders, DePaul University, and other educational leaders.

While this is a new addition to St. Laurence’s technology plan, we have a long-standing Computer Lab Assistant Program and Computer Coding Class offered through Lewis University that empower students to develop tech skills.

Lewis University Coding Class St. Laurence started a partnership with Lewis University last school year, offering free on-site dual enrollment classes for college credit. A new Lewis dual enrollment Computer Science coding class is now being offered, taught by Dr. Klump, a professor and Chair of the Computer and Mathematical Sciences Depart- Dan Turney ment at Lewis University. Dr. Klump teaches a group of students from the Computer Lab Assistant Principal Assistant Program, who are under the direction of Mr. McLean. These students are being of Curriculum exposed to college-level Computer Science and a variety of technology topics.

ACT Prep Class This December, many members of our junior year O’Toole Program took the ACT after completing a 10-week ACT Prep course facilitated by St. Louis University Dean of Law and St. Laurence alum, Mr. Dan Keating ‘79. The experience greatly improved our student’s ACT scores in all categories. Some students increased their composite score by 6 points. Our students have been applauded for their hard work and are encouraged to continue to prepare for the ACT and take the test multiple times. Research shows this method is the ideal approach to improve ACT scores. January began STL’s second ACT Prep Course offering at the school through ExcelEdge.

”If it meant improving your overall score by 6 points, would you get up at 8:00 every Saturday for 12 weeks?” Well, this is the question that I chose to answer by taking Mr. Keating’s ACT Class. Mr. Keating, a law professor at Wash- ington University in St. Louis, did a wonderful job of helping me prepare for the ACT when he held a free prep class every week. By having the class spread out, it helped me reinforce and keep in mind the information when I needed it for the test. I am so grateful for this opportunity and know Dennis McCarthy Class of 2016 that I could not have had this chance anywhere else. Student-Athlete RecognitioN FALL AND WINTER SPORTS UPDATE Congratulations to the following fall ATHLETICS and winter student-athletes who earned Football Has Historic Run individual awards during their season. This fall saw the best football season for the Vikings since 1979. They captured Football their first Chicago Catholic League Title Alex Martinez, Sr. All-Conference, CCL since 1987 and advanced to the IHSA White Offensive Player of the Year, IHSFCA Semifinals for the first time since 1979. Bowling Team Wins CCL Championship All-State, & Chicago Tribune Special Men- The Vikes finished 10-3 on the year and For the 2nd straight year, the bowling tion All-State set a new single-season scoring record team reigned supreme in the Chicago Anthony Rios, Sr. All-Conference and with 566 points on the season (43.5 Catholic League. After dominating the IHSFCA Academic All-State points per game). With such a prolific of- regular season, the bowlers rolled to the Nick Sadowski, Sr. All-Conference fense, a number of individual records were Championship at the CCL Tournament. Willie Walton, Sr. All-Conference broken. Alex Mar- Additionally, the varsity team took home Jimmy Burnette, Jr. All-Conference, tinez is the new tournament titles at the Oak Lawn Invite IHSFCA All-State, Chicago Tribune Special single-season and the Morgan Park Invite this year. The Mention All-State, & News Gazette Special (2,534 yards) and Vikings advanced to the Sectional where Mention All-State career (4,024 they bowled well, but came up just short Doug Kosch, Jr. All-Conference yards) passing of returning to the State Finals. Junior David Lox, Jr. All-Conference leader. Fayezon Juan Escamilla advanced to the Finals as Fayezon Smart, Jr. All-Conference, IHSFCA Smart broke the an individual. Senior Manny Sanchez won Honorable Mention All-State, & Chicago single-season the Lawless Award in the CCL and senior Tribune Special Mention All-State Tim Chandler rushing record Matt Corona and Escamilla joined Manny Coach Harold Blackmon CCL White Athletic Director with 2,046 yards, on the All-Conference team. Lawless Award Winner Sports Management while Willie Wal- Club Moderator ton set the new Basketball on the Rise Soccer single-season receiving yards mark with After winning the most games since 2008- Adrian Mora, So. All-Conference 1,009 yards. Finally, Mauricio Garibay set 09 last season, the basketball team faced Danny Garcia, Fr. All-Conference a new record with 71 extra points kicked. a grueling schedule that included a number of ranked teams to open this season. Future is Bright for Soccer Golf While they had a chance to win almost The soccer program is young and talented Angel Sandoval, Jr. IHSA 2A State Qualifier every one of the early season games, they with a bright future ahead. Despite having struggled to a 1-6 start. However, the tough Cross Country over 70 student-athletes in the program, competition and the close games gave the Cesar Vega, Sr. IHSA Sectional Qualifier there were only 5 seniors on the team. All Vikings confidence as they entered 2016. Jorge Velazco, Sr. IHSA Sectional Qualifier 11 starters will be back next year for the As of mid-February, they were 14-12 and Vikings, and many of them were freshmen Bowling and sophomores this year. That experience in the semifinals of the Chicago Catholic Manny Sanchez, Sr. All-Conference and is sure to benefit the Vikes as they look to League Tournament. The growth in the pro- CCL Lawless Award Winner capture their 2nd CCL title in 3 years. Also, gram in the two years since Coach Maley Matt Corona, Sr. All-Conference the sophomore team finished the year took over has been impressive, and his Juan Escamilla, Jr. All-Conference and 13-3-1, so there will be even more talent first freshmen class lost only two games all IHSA State Qualifier joining the varsity squad next year. season under the tutelage of Jim Tracy ’72.

Student From Old Quarry Middle School in Lemont, Anthony is a tremendous Athlete leader in the classroom and on the field. He carries a 4.3 GPA and HIghlight is a captain of both the football and baseball teams. He was a 2-year starter on the offensive line and part of this year’s record-setting semifinal football team, and also a 2-year starter for baseball, where he is catcher and bats in the middle of the order. As a senior, Anthony looks back fondly. “The decision to attend STL was an easy one,” he says. “As soon as I shadowed, I knew it was the place for me. St. Laurence has prepared me academically to meet the challenges at the next level, and also prepared me for real life situations outside of the classroom with the STEM approach. On the field, my coaches have pushed me to reach my goals by preaching belief in myself and giving it my all, as well as playing the game the right way. St. Laurence has brought out the best in me both academi- Anthony Rios cally and athletically, and I am proud to say I will be attending Lewis Class of 2016 University on a baseball scholarship.” ACTIVITIES Three new clubs join our many existing activities, reflecting the diverse outside interests of the St. Laurence student body.

Laura Baldwin Activities Director English Teacher

Wow! I am constantly amazed at the var- Freshman David Ruiz has formed the and then St. Laurence teams were formed ious interests St. Laurence students have Model UN Club. This club models itself to compete against outside teams. The in outside activities. This year, three new after the United Nations, and is the perfect attendance at the inaugural meeting proved clubs have been started successfully. All fit for students who want to learn about this should be a very successful club. clubs and activities can now enjoy and use other countries and their cultures. It also Although very diverse clubs in nature, it is the newly renovated Learning Research has enabled students to enhance their wonderful to see our students bonding to- Center (formerly Library), featuring open research skills, perfect their problem- work space and over thirty new computers. solving skills, learn the correct form of gether over various activities. St. Laurence debate and public speaking, and guided has something for everyone, and these First, students approached Mr. Corbett them in understanding the world around three clubs make that point apparent. regarding a Book Club. He and the them. It has been exciting to be a part of students meet weekly to have in-depth In the works currently are the junior and this group as the club moderator. discussion on the books they are reading, senior proms. The junior prom with be including the themes they find in the text. The biggest club to premier this year was held with Queen of Peace on April 15 How wonderful to have such renaissance the E-Sports Club. Students met and and the senior prom is slated for May 6. men at STL in our newly renovated “class- signed up for the gaming platform of their Both nights should be memorable for room library.” choice, had their gaming skills evaluated, our students.

7 VISION | SPRING 2016 ALUMNI

Adam Lotus ’01 Director of Alumni Assistant Recruiter Assistant Varsity Thank you to all who attended the Viking Pride Baseball Coach dinner and raised over $27,000 for St. Laurence.

2016 will be another exciting year for a night of blackjack, basketball, raffles us. We will be celebrating the 50-year and craft beer. If you haven’t been here Reunion for the class of 1966 on the for the Final Four Extravaganza, it’s a great weekend of September 9. There will also night and greatly benefits the students of be an all-school reunion during the football St. Laurence. game against Bishop Mac that evening. The Annual St. Laurence Golf Outing The classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, and has been very successful the past few 1976 will be highlighted. If you would like years. Due to the large attendance, we to be a class representative for your class, are moving to a different course, Broken please contact me in the Alumni Office Arrow in Lockport. This will also be a great or email me at [email protected]. opportunity to try a new golf course, while Our newest class of Hall of Fame staying local. If you are interested in inductees was honored at the Viking Pride getting a foursome together, please visit Dinner. There were over 225 people at www.stlaurence.com and click on Alumni. St. Laurence to welcome them into this Career Classes for Students is in its distinguished group. Thanks to everyone third year, and this year were held as who came out and made this event a huge career lunches so our students could success. With your help, we were able to learn to interact in a business lunch raise more than $27,000. setting. Over 250 students took advantage The Final Four is one of my favorite days of these career presentations. Over the of the year. Not only is there college past three years, our students have had basketball, but I also get to see over the opportunity to hear more than 45 NEW Location! 600 people come to STL and support professional alumni talk. It’s great to see Annual Alumni Golf Outing our school for our largest fundraiser. It’s our alumni interact with our students Friday, May 27 always great to see people come with their and teach them the importance of being Broken Arrow in Lockport, IL group of classmates to hang out and enjoy St. Laurence alumni.

VISION | SPRING 2016 8 KOZAK’S CORNER Share your news with the The St. Laurence Office of Alumni Relations has learned of or been St. Laurence community. informed of the passing of the following alums since Aug., 2015:

RANDOLPH DOMAN ’65 July 31, 2015 September. Tim had a stellar career as a John kazlauskas ’81 lineman here at St. Laurence and is in our August 17, 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame, and went on to Notre Raymond olesinski ’65 January 7, 2002 Dame to play football under the legendary Lou Holtz. As a Golden Domer, Tim was on Stanley gorczak ’65 October 11, 2011 the National Championship team for the Thomas decourcey ’74 Irish in 1990. Tim played over 11 seasons January 30, 2011 in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. He John jurkynas ’66 Ed Kozak ’79 is currently the offensive line coach at January 14, 2006 Institutional Advancement Gary zelasko ’68 Associate Bishop Miege High School in the Kansas December 23, 2012 Comedy Club Moderator City area, where he and his family reside. Joseph rekash ’87 December 13, 2010 Matt Danielewicz ’08 is working as Dave DiVincenzo ’79 checked in recently. John crane ’79 a freelancer in the film and television He is a Territory Sales Manager in the September 25, 2015 industry here in Chicago, and is also Chicagoland area for LoJack’s Fleet Brendan farnausz ’75 working with a sports production/ April 14, 2015 Management Channel, and has held this marketing company. He recently worked Richard eller ’69 position for about a year now. He lives April 17, 2014 the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-America with his wife Becky in Morris, Illinois. game in Carson, California. He is single John novack ’70 June 21, 2014 and living in Chicago. Andy Balsys ’03 graduated in 2011 George rohde ’76 from Purdue University in West Lafayette, May 19, 2015 Paul DiGangi ’98 is currently working Indiana, with a degree in Mechanical Craig cunningham ’86 in the banking industry. Specifically he is October 20, 2015 Engineering Technology. He currently employed by BMO Harris Bank as a finan- Derek montgomery ’89 works as a Design Engineer (formerly cial reporting manager. He and his wife February 10, 2015 a Production Engineer) at C&C Power, Melissa have one child, Brayden. They live Chris mcdonnell ’87 located in Carol Stream. He and his wife October 24, 2015 in northwest suburban Mount Prospect. of two and a half years, Nora, live in Richard krupa ’74 November 28, 2012 Lockport. Keep up the good work, Andy! Jeffrey Hall ’89 was recently named Frank murphy ’81 the Podiatry Section Chief at the Aurora Donald O’Connor ’66 gave us an update: May 5, 2014 West Allis Medical Center in West Allis, he’s now retired. I guess that’s the best Kevin rohan ’78 Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Dr. March 2, 2014 update we can get! He worked as a Hall lives in Oak Creek, WI. By the way, Gintautas rapsys ’65 Tennessee Valley Authority engineer for May 15, 2003 doc, what do recommend for this bunion 42 years. He and his wife Marcia call that’s been bothering me lately? Fred braasch ’68 Chattanooga, Tennessee home. November 20, 2015 Gary burns ’76 James Gill ’83 updated his information June 27, 2012 What’s your big news? Engaged? New job? with us. He is a pilot for United Airlines, Won an award? I’d like to know about it! Michael pisarczyk ’75 August 29, 2013 flying one the big boys, the 767. He and Send your submission, with accompanying Anthony sanfratello ’14 his wife Lana have five children: Jimmy, photo(s) if possible, to ekozak@stlaurence. com or fax to 708-458-7616 or mail to Ed January 9, 2016 Caroline, Derek, Christopher, and John. Kozak, Alumni Office, St. Laurence High Jack lawlor ’15 They reside in Spring, Texas. School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, IL January 27, 2016 60459-1398. Note that not all submissions STEVEN LAROCCO ’90 Tim Grunhard ’86 was inducted into will be used, and all are subject to editing. February 12, 2016 the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame in I look forward to hearing from you.

9 VISION | SPRING 2016 Welcome Bob Hogan to our Development Team! DEVELOPMENT

Welcome Bob Hogan sponsors and fully funds the TAP Program. St. Laurence. I am excited to welcome a new member to The TAP Program was designed to assist STL I want to take our development team. Bob Hogan ’90 families with tuition payments for the STL this opportunity is returning to St. Laurence and will be the students whose parent passes away during to thank them Vice President of Institutional Advancement. the school year. Thank you to all the dads for all their hard Bob was Director of Annual Giving at St. who volunteer so many hours of their free work and dedica- Laurence from 1995 to 2004. When asked time to help our students and families. tion. Everything why he was returning, Bob said, “I’m return- each of these Mothers’ Club is also an indispensable ing because I believe what St. Laurence clubs do is ap- Anne Tucker organization at St. Laurence. Our moms Director of Development offers young men is entirely unique, and I preciated. THANK work hard organizing and sponsoring many PADS Coordinator am inspired by the commitment and vision YOU, THANK YOU, events such as Trivia Night, Bingo, Back to of the St. Laurence administration and THANK YOU. School Night Bake Sale, and, my personal leadership team. I am forever grateful for favorite when my son was a student here, At just over the halfway point of our fiscal my experience as a student at St. Laurence. the Mother/Son Dance. All of these events year, $214,526 has been contributed to The faculty and coaches challenged me to take countless hours of preparation and AF16. Thank you to alumni and friends who be the best I could be in the classroom, on planning to raise dollars needed for the have supported Annual Fund ’16 thus far. the field and in life.” Welcome, Bob. I look Some of the areas your generous dona- school. Thank you to all the mothers who forward to working with you and expanding tions have had an immediate impact on are: give of their time and talent for these events. our advancement efforts. improved classroom technology, financial Laurenta Club is a group to be recognized assistance to families in need, construction THANK YOU! as well. These alumni parents chose to of an indoor football turf room, 30 new com- Switching gears, I want to recognize and continue their close involvement with St. puters in the media center, and fresh paint thank the Fathers’ Club, Mothers’ Club Laurence even after their son graduates. throughout the entire building. If you have and Laurenta Club for all they do to support They host the annual Craft Show and an not yet supported Annual Fund ’16, I ask you St. Laurence. Afternoon at the Horse Races to benefit the to make your donation now and support our school. They serve dinner at the Mother/ current Vikings and their families. There is Fathers’ Club is present at all home football Son dance so the Mothers’ Club moms can still work to be done to provide our students and basketball games manning the conces- enjoy the evening with their sons, along with with the best possible academic programs, sion stand. They host a Super Bowl Party, serving food at the Final Four. They give of athletic opportunities and campus facilities and a Car Show. Fathers’ Club members themselves long after their sons graduate to make St. Laurence High School the pre- volunteer for the Final Four dealing black- mier school of choice on the south side. jack, selling raffles and working at a variety The fundraising effort these three organiza- of tasks. All the dollars earned at these tions put forth is tremendous. Last year they I’m looking forward to a great second half events help St. Laurence. Fathers’ Club also collectively raised over $55,000 for of the 2015-2016 school year.

VISION | SPRING 2016 10 Bob Hogan ’90 Mark your calendar! Class of 1966 50-Year Reunion September 9-11, 2016

50 Years Have Gone By! It’s time for a reunion of the Class of 1966. We’re putting together a weekend of events, and you can choose to be part of any or all of them. On Friday, September 9, we plan to tailgate for a couple of hours before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff of the St. Laurence vs. Bishop McNa- mara game. Saturday’s events are tentative, but plan on a Sunday morning mass, September 11, dedicated to our deceased classmates, followed by a brunch. Spouses are welcome. Details to follow.

Please check out the list of missing 1966 graduates below. If you know the whereabouts of any of them, let us know so that we can add them to our contact list. If you would like to research the whereabouts of any lost alumni, please do so. The larger the turnout, the better the festivities.

If you served in the military, please contact Ed Kozak at 708-458-6900, x 244 to be recognized at the reunion. We will be in touch with updates and more information.

We could still use your help as part of the committee. Please contact Adam Lotus at 708-458-6900, x237 if you’re interested.

Lastly, thank you to the Class of 1965 for their generous class gift. They raised $3,875 to support St. Laurence!

The Class of 1966 50-Year Reunion Committee Tony Blasco, Rich Goulet and Jerry Saternus

CLASS OF ’66 Missing Addresses Robert Barajas Thomas Dokman Daniel Ignasiak Kenneth Laski Dennis O’Neill Peter Sweders James Bensfield Robert Dombrowski William Janick Allen Link George Paulus Steven Szafranski George Berg Anthony Dote James Jankowski James Lovett David Polak Kenneth Szymanski Stanley Bernard Daniel Driscoll Thomas Kabala Michael Madej Robert Polek James Tantillo Lonnie Berzanski Daniel Dub Kenneth Kawa George Mason Anthony Putis William Waichulis Jerome Bochenek Thomas Fitzgerald David Kazmier Joseph McCloskey Verne Rudnick James Warpinski Raymond Budrik Gefferey Gagler Paul Kazmierowicz Gregory McClure Frank Ryzner Raymond Watkins George Cacini Kevin Geary Gerald Kelly Michael Migitz Gerald Saternus James Wickers Mark Cavnar James Gencauski Mark Kiblo James Mott Robert Schuetz David Wieser Kenneth Cess Mark Glavor Vincent Killelea Joseph Mrakava Kevin Sheehan Steve Wojcik Joseph Colella Gregory Gora Steven Kozica David Mucha Robert Skowronski Thomas Yore Richard Cotter Alan Guzzino Daniel Krupa John Mullen Dennis Spadoni Frank Zawacki Lawrence Czepiel Dennis Helinski Thomas Kuhl Nicholas Nizich Daniel Stanton Fred Ziegler John Daly Philip Hill Thomas Kulkulski Gregory Novak Kenneth Stec Thomas Delanty Kevin Houlihan John Kwit James O’Halloran Frank Stefano

CLASS OF ’66 Deceased Anthony Ambrose Mark Ennis Thomas Hogan Thomas McAllister Allen Nelson Michael Riggi John Berkery Michael Fahey Joseph Ibanez James McInerney Terrance O’Boyle Ronald Rusilowicz Anthony Chesters Lawrence Falbo David Kibler Arnold Mezynski Richard O’Brien Patrick Sauser John Curtin John Fareno Francis Krestan Vincent Mikalusky Richard Paszkiet Peter Sempek William Dickinson William Garland William Lazouskas Russell Milano Michael Ptaszek Jan Szmagalski Timothy Donahue Stephen Glibkowski Thomas Lezan Robert Murphy Patrick Quinn James Tynan Leonard Donovan Ronald Guminski Frank Marasco Michael Nardi Richard Realy

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Paving the Way to the Future! ST. LAURENCE HS

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St. Laurence High School 5556 West 77th Street Brick Paver Program Burbank, Illinois 60459-1398 phone 708 458 6900 fax 708 458 7616 email [email protected] Class of 1966… Be a part of St. Laurence history with a www.stlaurence.com brick paver commemorating your 50th anniversary. Classes of 76, 86, 96, and 2006… Be a part of St. Board of Directors Office of Institutional Advancement Laurence history with a brick paver to commemorate your Mr. Charles Naso ’75 class anniversary. Chairman Robert Hogan ’90 Sr. Ona Bessette, CND Vice President of Class of 2016… Parents, honor your son’s graduation Institutional Advancement Mr. Patrick Cooke ’85 and be part of St. Laurence history with a brick paver. Anne Tucker Mr. Jerry Doorhy ’91 Director of Development Alumni of all years… Remember your years as a Viking Br. P.D. Dunne, CFC Adam Lotus ’01 and be part of St. Laurence history with a brick paver. Mrs. Joan Finnegan Director of Alumni Relations The Brick Paver Program is ongoing. Brick Paver orders received by Mr. George Houlihan ’82 Joseph Spano ’94 Director of Admissions June 30, 2016 will be installed by the fall. There will be a walkway Mr. Thomas Kopko ’07 Ed Kozak ’79 ceremony the afternoon of September 9 with drinks and hors d’ oeuvres Mr. Michael Reilly ’82 Institutional Advancement for those from the all-school reunion classes (66, 76, 86, 96, 2006) Mr. James Roach ’83 Associate Mr. James Rojas ’86 who purchase bricks. If you have any questions regarding the Brick Paver Amy Keating Program, please contact Anne Tucker at 708.458.6900, x262 or via Mr. George Ruebenson ’66 Director of Communications Dr. Robert Smith ’65 email at [email protected]. Mr. Darius Vaskelis ’87 President’s Advisory Council Members Br, Mark Murphy, CFC James Bresingham ’86 Br. Ray Vercruysse, CFC Brian Burke ’96 Br. Peter E. Zawot, CFC Timothy Carroll ’89 Bob Carroll ’94 Administration Terrence Davey ’94 Joseph A. Martinez ’99 Thomas Doyle ’84 President James Muting ’73 Juan Gaytan Principal Michael Gomez ’93 Kathy Hynes Brian Hynes Assistant Principal Matthew Kaczorowski ’96 Jeff Clemens ’00 Director of Leadership Daniel McCarthy ’84 Daniel Turney Joe McInerney ’81 Assistant Principal of Curriculum Marc Milanowski ’96 Pete Lotus ’94 David O’Neill ’84 Director of Coaching Curt Ringhofer ’90 and Training Michael Faber ’04 Andrew Sliwa ’89 Business Manager Joseph Sterner ’78 Barry Shaw Michael Turney ’95 Dean of Students Nick Urso ’95 Timothy Chandler Athletic Director Jeffery Wellman ’93

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Proverbs 3:5-6

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