De La Salle Magazine January 2008 President’S Message

De La Salle Magazine January 2008 President’s Message

De La Salle Magazine January 2oo8 De La Salle Magazine is Dear De La Salle Graduates and Friends: published quarterly by De La Salle Institute’s Office “A meteor is a spectacular burst of light caused by some phenomenal for Advancement. The purpose clash of energy in the sky. Although that burst may only last a moment, of the publication is to unite once seen, its image remains etched in the mind forever. the Christian Brothers, alumni, students, parents, faculty, “Within the pages of this magazine are examples of images that will staff and friends together shine forever as bursts of light caused by Meteor energy. You will be in De La Salle’s mission of reminded about Br. Michael Quirk’s 24 years of dedicated service to excellence in education. De La Salle Institute. Although Br. Michael officially completed his term Send us your thoughts as President in December, the positive impact he has made as a Catholic Letters to the editor are and Lasallian role model, leader, visionary, and educator will continue encouraged and appreciated. Letters must be signed and have to inspire us in the future. an address and/or telephone “You will learn about the personal sacrifice made by our students to number. Letters to the editor may be published and edited for brighten the lives of children who suffer from illness. You will view the length and clarity. Please send most recent artistic impression a former student and current faculty correspondence to: member has created to remind us of our Lasallian identity. These are  De La Salle Institute just a sampling of memorable imprints created by Meteor spirit. Attn: De La Salle Magazine 3455 S. Wabash Ave. “Twenty years ago, I was fortunate to become the new member of De La Salle Institute—a Chicago, IL 60616 community of faith, a community of service, a community of learners. That was the day I  Phone: (312) 842-7355 signed my first contract and officially became a Meteor. At the time, I did not completely  Fax: (312) 842-4142 understand what being a Meteor would mean. Somehow, though, I knew it would be more  E-Mail: [email protected] than just a name or a title. I knew it would be both a privilege and a challenge.  Website: http://www.dls.org “Throughout the years, I have been trusted with numerous and varied challenges in the Mission Statement form of new positions, heightened responsibilities, and increased learning opportunities. De La Salle Institute is an More important, I have been privileged to learn from and work with phenomenal educators, independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition administrators, students, parents, and alums, many of whom are still closely connected to of Christian education begun De La Salle. by St. John Baptist De La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has “Twenty years ago, I did not fully understand what it means to be a Christian educator in a been, and is, to foster a desire for Lasallian school. I did not know much about De La Salle Institute. I knew even less about St. excellence in education. Young John Baptist and the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Further, the concept of a worldwide people from a variety of ethnic Lasallian Community was completely foreign to me. and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully “However, I have experienced Meteor life as both a faculty member and a parent. I have had develop their abilities so they the opportunity to learn from the Christian Brothers and the lay faculty and staff, and I have may be active, contributing members of our complex, witnessed firsthand what St. John Baptist De La Salle meant by “touching hearts.” Twenty changing society. years later, I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained, for the relationships I have built, and for the opportunities I continue to have. De La Salle Magazine Photos by “Twenty years ago, I never dreamed I would be writing this message, and I am thankful for Mary Ellen Lesniak the recognition and continued support of the Board of Directors, the Christian Brothers, and Root Studios the De La Salle administration, faculty and staff. Today, it is with great honor, pride, and Michael K. Walsh humility that I begin my service as interim President of De La Salle Institute.” Stories written by Iris Gist Cochran Tom Lyons ‘43 Tolton Center Staff Michael K. Walsh Layout and design by Jeff Marienthal Diane Brown has served De La Salle in a variety of capacities since coming to the Institute in 1987. She has been an English teacher, the chairwoman of the English Department, the Dean of the Editor-in-chief Michael K. Walsh Language Arts Division, the Associate Principal for Academics at the Lourdes Hall Campus and the Principal of the Lourdes Hall Campus. On Cover — Mural of St. John Baptist De La Salle created by De La Salle – Lourdes For the next seven months, Brown will represent De La Salle in another capacity, serving as Hall Campus art teacher the Institute’s interim President until August 1, 2008. Paul Granat ’92. Brown, who holds degrees from Western Illinois University and Northeastern Illinois University, is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program for Educational Leadership for Teaching and Learning at Lewis University. Her son, Michael Gazda, is a 1998 graduate of De La Salle.

January 2008 Faculty News Paul Granat’s Work of Art

nter the commons at “The mural is from the ceiling to the floor, which allows it to De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall be viewed from more than one perspective. From a distance, ECampus and you will find the highlights of the face are a stark white, similar to the St. John Baptist De La Salle waiting walls of the commons. The shadows of the face from the there. same vantage point seem to be made of high-gloss tile that are a medium phthalo blue. When the audience approaches While the saint for whom the the mural, it is revealed that the tiles are actually pages from Institute was named isn’t physically De La Salle’s book, ‘The Conduct of Schools.’ The multiple in the multipurpose facility, his perspectives engage the viewer from a distance and on a presence is certainly felt, thanks more intimate level. to a beautifully constructed mural honoring him that is hanging on the “This was my first opportunity to work on such a large scale commons’ south wall. and it was quite rewarding. The administration of De La Salle Institute has offered me other projects for the beautification of The man responsible for the creative and brilliant artwork is the Lourdes Hall Campus and I am excited to continue the pro- De La Salle art teacher Paul Granat ’92. Granat, who attended cess. As for the mural, it was laborious, but an enriching expe- the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, majored in rience that took over 150 hours. After viewing the painting in fine arts with a concentration in painting. He has been teaching its intended space, I might invest some more time adding other at De La Salle since August 2005. items and refining the mural.” The list of classes taught by Granat at the Lourdes Hall Campus includes Intro to Art, 3D Sculpture, Advanced Drama/ Theatre, Intro to Drama/Theatre, Advanced Placement Studio Art, Advanced Art and Studio Art. Granat, who also painted the tribute to St. John Baptist De La Salle on the arch in the hallway near the main entrance at the Lourdes Hall Campus, offers his thoughts and insight on the work of art that graces the cover of this issue of De La Salle Magazine: “I was approached by Br. Mike (Quirk) and Ms. (Diane) Brown late last spring to continue with the Lourdes Hall beautification project,” Granat said. “The discussion covered many areas of the school, but we agreed that the commons was a priority. The new commons was a stark white and in desperate need of personality and a canvas mural would be the most appropriate means of achieving this. “The color choices were intentionally limited to shades of blue, white, and gold. I wanted the mural to function with the space and not visually dominate the Lourdes Hall Commons. The size of 20’x16’ would draw the viewer in. The most contrast would be applied to the texture of the painting by using vari- ous materials like spray paint, polyurethane, oil paint and acrylic paint. “Br. Mike and Ms. Brown gave me artistic license, which is a rare opportunity when it comes to commissioned work. It also gave me cautious responsibility for all aspects of the canvas mural. The theme, of course, had to deal with all things “D.” Accordingly, I decided on a montage of the multiple symbols associated with De La Salle and having De La Salle himself as the focus.

January 2008 Faculty News Farewell & Thanks, Br. Michael

n December 1, 2007, approximately 300 people gathered in the Hilton Commons on the Institute OCampus to bid farewell to Br. Michael Quirk, FSC, whose 24 years of service—which included the last 19 years as president—came to a conclusion on December 31 as Br. Michael moved on to another opportunity. Br. Michael will now hold the title of De La Salle’s President Emeritus. The evening allowed those associated with De La Salle to thank Br. Michael for his vision, leadership and friendship over the last two-plus decades. As a token of appreciation, Br. Michael was presented with a new mountain bicycle, along with many other gifts. Happy riding, Br. Michael, thank you for all you have done for everyone at De La Salle and best wishes on your new endeavor!

Clockwise from top: 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell and Br. Michael; Br. Michael and John Lorenz ’95; Driscoll Catholic HS Principal Fred Muehleman and De La Salle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist Cochran; The Hartnett Family Greets Br. Michael; Br. Michael Janet Galvin, Anna Marassa, Br. Michael, Diane Geers

January 2008 Faculty News Getting to Know Sr. Rosie Morowczynski

s of January 1, 2008, Sr. Rosemarie there. The faculty, staff and students are very warm and friend- Morowczynski—also known around ly. I also feel the Franciscan Spirit and the memories of Lourdes ADe La Salle as “Sister Rosie”—became High School are still around.” the interim principal at the Institute’s Lourdes 5. How do you feel about being the interim principal? Hall Campus, temporarily taking over for “I am looking forward to it. It will be challenging. I have a great Diane Brown, who is serving as De La Salle’s role model—Ms. Brown. I have had 25 years of administrative interim president. experience at Lourdes High School, but each new experience is Sister Rosie, who will hold the interim principal title until unique in its own way. June 6, moves into her short-term position possessing quite an 6. What/who sparked your interest in sports? impressive resume. She spent 25 years at Lourdes High School “My mom and dad both.” as an administrator and also taught classes in Accounting, Recordkeeping, Consumer Education and Business. Sr. Rosie 7. You’ve been seen at the holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Lewis Lourdes Hall Campus with a University and also earned her teacher’s certification there. Notre Dame coffee cup. Are you a big ND fan? At De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus, Sr. Rosie teaches “Very much so. Sr. Ann Mary Accounting, Consumer Ed/WP and Business Finance. She also is (Wundrach’s) brother-in-law the chairperson of the discipline board at Lourdes Hall. graduated from Notre Dame Here’s an opportunity to learn more about the veteran educator and gives us tickets each year. I who lists Sudoku, tenor Andrea Bocelli and Notre Dame foot- do have to put in a good word ball among her favorite things: for Purdue, however, since my 1. Why did you want to teach? nieces and nephew graduated from there and I go to Lafayette “I have always wanted to teach because I love working with to visit my family.” young people.” 8. Favorite Chicago sports team(s) and why? 2. What are the rewards you derive from teaching? “The Bears - I love football; it’s the most fast-moving sport. The “The satisfaction of knowing I can touch the lives of young peo- White Sox—the only real Chicago baseball team. I was born and ple and hopefully, help make them better Christian grownups.” bred a White Sox fan and I have been a South Sider most of my 3. Who are/were some of the primary influences in your life? life.” “My mother.” 9. Best advice someone has given you? 4. What makes De La Salle special? “Let go, Let God.” “The spirit of St. John Baptist De La Salle is prevalent through- 10. Three people you’d like to have dinner with? out the halls. I am at the Lourdes Hall Campus and I love being “Jesus Christ, St. Francis of Assisi and any of my friends.” Scholarship Opportunities Funding a scholarship is very important lished on a yearly basis at the request of to us at De La Salle Institute, and par- the donor with a gift of $1,500 or more. ticularly important to our young men Endowed scholarship funds are and women who stand to benefit. After designated to be held in perpetuity teachers’ salaries, student financial aid with investment income only to be is our second-largest expense. Every paid out as a scholarship award. student, regardless of their financial or Endowments can be established academic status, is eligible for the John with a minimum commitment of Walter Clarke ’12 Scholarship that pro- $25,000. This amount can be paid vides a 20-percent discount to all families. in one lump sum or paid in annual Altogether, more than $3.3 million in installments for up to five years student financial assistance is awarded to (i.e. $5,000 per year). De La Salle families each year. For more information about funding De La Salle’s scholarships fall under two a scholarship, please contact Iris Gist basic categories: annual and endowed. Cochran, Director of Development, at Annual scholarship funds are estab- 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or [email protected].

January 2008 Faculty News Where Are They Now?

Perhaps one of the most popular teachers in the history of De La Salle hood buddy of mine while in 8th was Larry Wenshutonis ’60, affectionately known as “Wensh.” grade. God knew what he was doing Wenshutonis, who retired from De La Salle at the conclusion of the in that maneuver. I was hooked the 2001-02 school year, began teaching at the Institute in 1966 and first day and never looked back. It taught physics and math. Wenshutonis was lauded by the De La Salle wasn’t a job but a providential call- Alumni Association at the 2007 Alumni Banquet as he received the ing. I truly love the Institute! Distinguished Service Award. “As a chubby frosh at De, I was As part of the “Where Are They Now?” feature on former De La Salle scared to death of being hazed as faculty and staff, De La Salle Magazine caught up with Wenshutonis, a ‘Benny.’ Those were the days of who is enjoying retirement in the western Chicago suburb of Indian lethal corporal encouragement and Head Park with his wife, Mary Pat. We asked “Wensh” about some of it was administered by some of the his fondest memories of being at De La Salle and here’s what he had finest Brothers and laymen anywhere. Every Meteor was given to say: a strong male image to emulate together with a solid Christian ethic. There were no “lollipops” at the Institute. The strong suit “Typically, I indoctrinated the incoming freshmen in the ways of of their educational philosophy was to do justice to every stu- 35th and Wabash. I remember speaking at my first pep rally for dent—no matter where they finished in the academic spectrum. a basketball game against the Mustangs of St. Rita. I remember And this continues today! referring to them as the “school at 63rd and Claremont with the GIRL’S name” and that seemed to whip the Meteors into a “When I taught, I felt not what I said was important, but how frenzy. It was the beginning of many such happenings. I was a it was said. Incorporate style with substance; that moves the total fanatic when it came to Meteor sports. Meteors. If you get lazy in your delivery, so will your students. Be prepared and stay on their case. They’ll be happy afterwards, “I am incredibly honored when any of my former (students) but perhaps not during! comes up to me and says, “Remember me, Mr. Wenshutonis?” They are always grateful for what you attempted to do for them “I regularly keep up with DLS by attending its functions. I am in and out of the classroom. And I am always surprised how always in touch with many of my fellow teachers, even now in happy there are to see me and, in turn, so am I. It’s funny how I retirement. Most of my best friends have some relationship with can remember that a given student sat in the third row, second De La Salle. desk, and sixth period. The names occasionally escape me; after “My wife, Mary Pat, and I are very lucky to do a lot of traveling. all, there are about nine thousand of them. My health has been good and I am grateful for all of this. As for “I’ve always felt that I was meant to be a Meteor and teach the reading, well, I am a fanatic and the murder mystery is supreme Meteors. I never planned to go to ‘De’ until I met a neighbor- with me.”

In Memory of Brother John Johnston, fsc

rother John Johnston, FSC, the of the Christian Schools Order in Rome, former superior general of the and in 1986, he became the Superior BDe La Salle Christian Brothers, died General of the De La Salle Christian Oct. 11 in Memphis, TN at the age of 73. Brothers throughout the world. As Superior General, Brother John oversaw Brother Johnston had a long and distin- the Christian Brothers who were working guished career as a Christian Brother that in the 81 countries in which the Brothers spanned 56 years. He attended Christian have educational institutions. Brothers College in Memphis and St. Mary’s College, in Winona, MN. He Br. John served at De La Salle from served as a teacher, administrator, and 1958-59 and lived in the De La Salle Director of the Order’s Student Brothers. Community from 2000-01. In 1971, he was appointed Provincial He is survived by three brothers, Ed of the St. Louis District of the Christian Johnston of Nashville, TN; M. Joseph Brothers. In 1976, he became Vicar Johnston of Woodbury, MN; and the Rev. De La Salle extends its deepest General of the Institute of the Brothers Michael Johnston of Nashville. sympathies to the Johnston family.

January 2008 Campus News Through Our Hearts, May Our Spirits Soar

When Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary closed at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year, its students were faced with finding a new place to continue their studies. Of that group of young men, 42 chose to attend De La Salle. They arrived at the Institute from Chicago’s Northwest Side, from the South Side and from the Loop. Some are sophomores, some are juniors and some are seniors. While they come from different neighborhoods and backgrounds, these young men now have one important thing in common: they are Meteors. Here are the reflections of five former Quigley students and two former Quigley teachers who now call the Institute home. Left to right: Charles Heinrich ’09, John Zackrison ’10, Daniel Huicochea ’08, Jeffrey Jackson ’08, Alexander Huicochea ’09.

Daniel Huicochea ’08 attended Good Shepherd grade school Charles Heinrich ’09 attended Our Lady of Victory grade and also is from Good Shepherd Parish. Huicochea is enrolled in the school in Chicago. A member of the De La Salle band, Heinrich is College Prep Program and is involved in a variety of extracurricular enrolled in the Honors Program. activities at De La Salle. “Like the rest of my fellow transfers from Archbishop Quigley “It was difficult to accept the fact that Quigley was closing Preparatory Seminary, I was without a doubt deeply saddened down. It was my junior year and I had only one more year and angered at the loss of my home, my high school. These until I graduated from the school I loved. But I am grateful that feelings can only be assumed to be natural. But despite this, De La Salle has accepted me into its family. I found solace in the fact that one school was reaching out to me and accepting me in this tumultuous time. That school was “I am happy for all the efforts of the faculty and staff and De La Salle Institute. student body for making the entire group of Quigley transfers feel at home and be a part of their family. Here at De La Salle, “The administration here has really gone out of its way to they provide the challenging academics that Quigley provided make me feel like a welcomed member of the community and me; I commend the teaching staff for their approach and their assistance in my transition has truly been appreciated. educating styles. The faculty are some of the most amiable I have met. Whether it is in or out of the classroom, they are always willing to talk “I am very happy to have found De La Salle, especially that to me about what is on my mind. I have made many friends it has strong tradition in the Catholic faith. I have found here who I could have never met anywhere else and they have many ways of being involved at De La Salle. Out of the many accepted me for who I am (which is no small feat). I am glad I extracurricular activities, for instance, I am involved with the met them. Peer Ministry, and Lasallian Youth, and sports such as track and field. “Change is by no means always a pain-free experience. Losing something or someone that you have been acquainted with for “I know that De La Salle has prepared me to face the challeng- a long time often brings a pain down into your heart. But that es that I will encounter in higher education, and in life itself. I pain is eased when others are there with you. Eventually, with know that being at De La Salle will contribute in my pursuit of those others, you find the strength to overcome that pain—be it my vocation into the priesthood. great or small. “Blessings come in many different ways, and one of those “On my behalf, I would like to thank De La Salle for being blessings is being able to be a part of De La Salle.” that other, for helping me when I needed it. For though it was Quigley’s motto last year, may it apply to all our years: “Through our hearts, may our spirits soar.”

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Through Our Hearts, May Our Spirits Soar (continued)

Alexander Huicochea ’09 attended Good Shepherd grade “Accommodating as many Quigley students as they did could school and also is a member of Good Shepherd Parish. Huicochea not have been easy. We who attended Quigley know that and is enrolled in the College Prep Program and participates in a vari- are extremely grateful. I know that I could have chosen a num- ety of activities and sports. He is the younger brother of Daniel ber of schools, but I am very glad that I chose De La Salle and Huicochea ’08. have a chance to be a Meteor. “I went to Quigley for my freshman and sophomore years “De La Salle is a top-rate establishment that produces fine and enjoyed the two years that I spent there. I transferred to young men and women. I would like to take this opportunity De La Salle because of the closing of Quigley and it was very to thank the administration and students of De La Salle for hard transferring from one school to another because I did not both letting us in, and for allowing us to keep a small part of know the faculty or students at De La Salle. Quigley alive. “I have received many opportunities at De La Salle such as “As we who are both from Quigley and De La Salle like to say, playing on the varsity football team and we had a great season. ‘In the ashes that burn inside the Meteor, the Phoenix lives on.” I am also in a few clubs such as Lasallian Youth, Science Club, and the Guitar Club. Jeffrey Jackson ’08 attended St. Columbanus elementary school on Chicago’s South Side. A member of the De La Salle basket- “De La Salle is also preparing me for the future; it is as chal- ball team, Jackson is enrolled in the College Prep Program. lenging as it was at Quigley. What I like about De La Salle is that they challenge you to your potential and the faculty and “Since I came to De La Salle, I have been treated with respect staff has helped prepare us for college and our future. and care. This was a hard transition for me, going from a school which had 230 students, to a school that has over 800 “The faculty and staff at De La Salle have been nice to us all, students. I have to say the people here made it much easier for making us feel at home and happy to be at De La Salle. I have me to adjust. not yet decided what I want to be in my future, but De La Salle has been helping me sculpt my future and helping me make a “I am currently on the basketball team. The environment is live decision on a career by preparing me for the hardships in life.” and I enjoy it very much. The coaches are ready to coach and the players come ready to play. Here I learned that by working John Zackrison ’10 attended F.X. Warde grade school and as group, you can achieve any goals. A fist is stronger then a is from Holy Name Cathedral Parish. Zackrison is enrolled in single finger. the Honors Program and is a member of the cross country and “Whether my shirt reads Quigley or De La Salle, both are a track teams. sign of excellence. The school spirit here is awesome and the “Last year, as a freshman, I attended Quigley. It was a wonder- academics are great. In any sports, we believe in the motto that ful school and I learned as much there as I did all throughout “Together, we attack.” At the same time, we are reflecting our grammar school. Unfortunately, it closed due to lack of funds. Christian faith. Live Jesus in our hearts forever.” I found myself without a high school and in need of repeating the process of finding a high school all over again. De La Salle Mary McGann has been teaching for six years, having served was the only high school that really seemed to understand the at Bishop Hartley High School in her hometown of Columbus, OH circumstances we had been forced into and took it upon itself and Quigley Prep in Chicago. to be more than hospitable to the Quigley refugees, so to speak. She holds degrees from Marquette University and Saint Louis “It was not without trepidation that I entered this year, daunt- University. McGann teaches ed by the fact that I was going to, in essence, be repeating my Spanish and Honors Spanish freshman year, not knowing teachers, classmates, teammates, at both the Lourdes Hall and etc. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that many Quigley Institute Campuses. kids had transferred here, not to mention a few teachers as well. “Throughout my first few months here at DLS, I have “It wasn’t long before I no longer felt like an outsider and that I had the opportunity to work was accepted into the De La Salle community. I ran cross coun- with some wonderful people. try along with a couple of other Quigley transfers and found The students I’ve encountered that it was a tight-knit, fun-loving team that was extremely here are energetic, enthusiastic, talented. They were more than happy to have us join and we and show a great deal of pride forged friendships that have endured beyond the cross country for their school. season. I have just begun indoor track and am excited to be part of such a fantastic team and they in turn seem to be excit- “De La Salle seems to be a place that is filled with school spirit. ed to see just exactly what I can do. The students here love their school and do everything they can to support the school’s teams and other activities.

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“The faculty has also been extremely supportive and helpful. “My father, all my uncles and numerous cousins are proud They are a dynamic group with a great deal of knowledge and alumni (I learned the Meteor fight song at an early age!) I knew charisma. Like the students, the faculty also has a great sense that the school at 35th and Michigan had a rich tradition of aca- of school spirit. demic excellence, athletic prowess and character. “De La Salle seems to be a place with an energetic atmosphere “However, I also knew that it would be no small adjustment, where both faculty and students take pride in being a part of moving from the Quigley family to the much larger De La Salle the school.” Institute. I was also concerned about the many students who were transferring from AQPS to DLS. I am glad to report that, Bill Bingham teaches a for most of us, the transition from being a Phoenix to being a variety of classes at De La Salle’s Meteor has been successful and relatively painless. Institute Campus, including Honors British Literature, Public “Thanks to many friendly students, an involved administra- Speaking, World Literature Studies tion and helpful faculty members, the ex-Quigley boys have and Integrated Fine Arts Study. In been welcomed into the De La Salle community. I am gratified addition, Bingham also guides the to see them succeed academically as well as become active Quigley Cohort, which consists of members of the many teams, organizations and clubs that are the 42 young men who transferred available here. to De La Salle for the 2007-08 “Most of all, I am grateful for the support and guidance I have school year as Quigley Preparatory received from my colleagues on the faculty. Everyone—from the Seminary closed. office and maintenance staff to my fellow teachers—has done Bingham has prior ties to the Institute as his father, William J., is a their best to make me feel welcome. These dedicated women graduate of the Class of 1943. Here is what teaching at his father’s and men have been very generous with their time and talents. alma mater means to him: “They have been very patient with the “new kid” as they “After teaching at Archbishop Quigley for 17 years, I looked for- answer my endless questions, give me important advice and ward to my new job with a combination of optimism, pride and pass on information. I trust that they will continue to be a more than a little apprehension. De La Salle and the Christian valuable resource as I continue to adjust to my new environ- Brothers have had a reputation and an influence of which I have ment and duties. I hope they realize how thankful I am for been aware my whole life. their help.” DLS Food and Toy Drive

The Santa’s Helpers Crusade 2007 enabled students, faculty and staff at De La Salle’s Institute and Lourdes Hall Campuses to show their caring and concern for others by bringing in food, clothing, blankets and toys for needy families in Chicago. Among the beneficiaries of the Meteors’ munificence was the food pantry at St. James Parish located at 29th and Wabash. The homerooms at each campus that brought in the greatest amounts De La Salle’s of food and clothing were awarded $100 to donate to their favor- Annual ite charities. Serving as the sponsors for the Phonathon Santa’s Helpers Crusade 2007 he 2008 Phonathon begins on were the City of De La Salle, Peer Monday, March 3, 2008 and runs Ministry, Lasallian Youth and the through Thursday, March 22, National Honor Society. T 2008. A fellow Meteor will be calling Great job, Meteors! you to ask for your support of our student financial assistance program. We hope you will respond generously and graciously. Thank you.

January 2008 Campus News Meteors Participate in Locks of Love

As is typically the case, the young women and faculty of De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus responded when called upon to assist those in need. In late November, 10 De La Salle- Lourdes Hall students and one faculty member participated in a ceremony to provide donations for Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The mission of Locks of Love is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated pony- tails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need. Participating were students Jackie Argenbright; Elisha Calderon; Patricia Cervantes; Taylor Drechney; Adoracion Garcia; Deanne Hailer; Reyna Salazar; Sarah Therriault; Colleen Williams and Maricruz Zarco and teacher Sophia Smith. De La Salle congratulates all the women who participated and thanks them for their selflessness, courage and commitment to the welfare of others.

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New Development Staff

De La Salle welcomed two new members to its Development staff as Lee Ann Eiland was hired as the Development Coordinator in August 2007 and Michelle Aukstik was hired as the Marketing Coordinator in October 2007. Eiland (pictured, left), who attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, brings eight years of experience in development and fundraising to the Institute. She previously worked for Catholic Charities, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Resurrection Development Foundation. She also spent five months in public relations for the American Aukstik (pictured, right), who holds degrees from Eastern Academy of Dermatology. Illinois University and Governors State University, worked for the Illinois House of Representatives, managing State Congratulations to both Lee Ann and Michelle and Representative Kevin Joyce’s District Office from 2003-2007. welcome to De La Salle!

Corporate Matching Gifts By their individual gifts, alumni and friends secure important funds for De La Salle Institute. Last year, matching gifts increased donor contributions by more than $56,000 in additional support. Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage their employees to contribute to a favorite charity. You can double or even triple the value of your gift if your employer or your spouse’s employer participates in a matching gift program. Many programs also match gifts made by their retired employees. Please contact the Human Resource office at your or your spouse’s place of employment concerning the availability of a matching gifts program. They The Annual Fund Program will provide you with a form to apply for a matching gift. At a time when charitable giving continues to prove crucial Fill out your portion of the form and send it with your gift to in the accomplishment, advancement and survival of private De La Salle. We will do the rest. Catholic schools, the Annual Fund Program remains the very foundation of De La Salle Institute’s entire development effort. It helps to create tradition while working toward a Make Your Gift Online! common goal: the betterment of education for the students of Now you can make your gift online. Designed to make things De La Salle, the future leaders of our society. Annual giving quicker and more convenient, simply visit De La Salle Institute’s support enables De La Salle to: website at www.dls.org and look for the gifts processing link found on the Advancement/Online Giving Tab. Follow the prompts and Offer scholarships so that no family is refused a you are on your way to giving made simple. De La Salle education solely for financial reasons Provide technology so that all our students are trained and skilled using the latest cutting-edge equipment Coming Up Next . . . Make capital improvements so that De La Salle can pro- Catholic Schools Week . . . . . Jan . 28–Feb . 1, 2008 vide a favorable learning environment for its students 6th Annual Father-Daughter Dance . . . .Feb . 16, 2008 Promote athletics so that our student-athletes are well pre- th pared to compete at the highest levels 17 Annual Mother-Son Dance . . . . .Feb . 17, 2008 President’s Day (No School) ...... Feb . 18, 2008 The Annual Fund goal this fiscal year is $680,000 (1,250 donors) so that we never deny any student an education at Foreign Language Week ...... Feb . 25–29, 2008 De La Salle strictly for financial reasons. If you need addi- Parent Association Fashion Show . . . . Mar . 9, 2008 tional information, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director Spring Drama Production . . . . . Mar . 13–15, 2008 of Development, at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or [email protected]. Easter Sunday ...... Mar . 23, 2008 Thank you for your investment in our students! De La Salle Golf Outing ...... Jun . 25, 2008 Alumni Banquet ...... Nov . 21, 2008

January 2008 11 Sports Update Meteors to Play on Chet Bulger Field

e La Salle proudly announces that its football and soccer field will now be known as “Bulger Field” and that a naming ceremony will be held to honor DMr. Chet Bulger at the annual Blue/Gold football game on August 22, 2008. Below is a copy of the resolution that has been passed. Congratulations to Mr. Bulger and thanks for all that he has done over the years to benefit De La Salle.

Resolution of the Board of Directors De La Salle INSTITUTE Whereas Chet Bulger was a teacher, coach, athletic director and moderator at De La Salle Institute from 1949–82 and,

Whereas Chet Bulger was a professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals from 1942–49 and,

Whereas upon retirement Chet Bulger volunteered his time in the school’s development office from 1989-93 and,

Whereas Chet Bulger has been a loyal and active supporter of De La Salle Institute, the Christian Brothers and the Lasallian mission of education and,

Whereas Chet Bulger recently celebrated his 90th birthday at his home in Fairfax, Virginia,

Therefore, we move that the football/soccer competi- tion field at De La Salle be renamed the Bulger Field in his honor and that such an honor be communicated to Mr. Bulger and the entire De La Salle community at the earliest possible opportunity and that a naming ceremony be held at the Annual Blue/Gold game on August 22, 2008.

Unanimously passed, this 10th day of December 2007 in Chicago, IL

Patrick M. Huels, Chairman of the Board Brother Michael Quirk, President Reverend Paul Novak, President Designate

Varsity Boys Basketball 2008 Varsity Boys Wrestling 2008 Varsity Girls Basketball 2008

Jan. 18 vs. Hales Franciscan 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 Lin-Mar (IA) @ Savanna HS 6 p.m. Jan. 25 @ Seton Academy 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 CCL Conference Meet @ Providence 9 a.m. Jan. 17 @ Mount Assisi 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 vs. Brother Rice 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 @ Mount Carmel 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 IHSA Regionals TBA Jan. 25–Feb. 8 GCAC Conference Tournament TBA Feb. 2 vs. Lake Forest Academy 6 p.m. Feb. 8 IHSA Sectionals De La Salle Feb. 11–15 IHSA Regionals TBA Feb. 15 Guerin Prep 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26–27 IHSA Regional Semis TBA Feb. 9 IHSA Sectionals De La Salle Feb. 18-19, 21 IHSA Sectionals TBA Feb. 29 IHSA Regional Final TBA Feb. 15 IHSA State Assembly Hall—U. of I. Feb. 25 IHSA Supersectionals TBA Mar. 4-5 IHSA Sectional Semis TBA Mar. 7 IHSA Sectional Final TBA Feb. 16 IHSA State Assembly Hall—U. of I. Feb. 29–March 1 IHSA State Finals Redbird Arena—ISU Mar. 11 IHSA Supersectional TBA Mar. 14–15 IHSA State Finals Peoria Civic Center

12 January 2008 Sports Update Sports Roundup

The 2007 fall sports season The Meteors concluded the 2007 season kicker Juan Gonzalez, defensive back concluded with De La Salle’s with an overall record of 23-11 and won Andrew Harris, offensive lineman Al athletes and coaches winning a both the GCAC White and De La Salle Kerwin, quarterback Tom Lally and variety of awards: Tournament championships. defensive lineman Michael Wiggins. Ⅵ Senior soccer player Receiving honorable mention status were Adrian Guzman was running back John Fasula, defensive back chosen the winner Clayton Kendall, offensive lineman Sal of the Tony Lawless Perales and wide receiver Frank Trevino. Award as the Chicago Ⅵ Linebacker Dan Klupshas was cho- Catholic League’s sen the Chicago Catholic League White Player of the Year. Division’s Most Valuable Defensive Guzman tallied 19 Player for the 2007 season. Klupshas, goals and 17 assists who played in nine games this season, this season. In addition, he was chosen to was second on the Meteors with 84 tack- the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches les, including an 18-tackle performance Association All-State Team. against Mount Carmel. Klupshas also recovered two fumbles. Ⅵ Meteor head soccer coach Tom Dufficy Ⅵ In football, senior running back also won the Lawless Cordero Gaston and head coach Dan Ⅵ The 2007 football season marked Award after guiding his O’Keefe both won the Lawless Awards in De La Salle’s first postseason appear- team to an overall record the Catholic League White. Gaston, who ance since 1999 and their first outright of 16-8 and a 5-1 mark was also named to the Chicago Tribune conference championship since 1968. In in the Catholic League and Illinois High School Football Coaches addition, the Meteors won the Catholic White, good enough for Association’s Class 7A All-State Teams, League White Division on the fresh- second place. finished the season with 253 carries for man, sophomore and varsity levels. This Ⅵ Along with Guzman, junior 1,831 yards and 23 touchdowns. He con- marked the first time in De La Salle his- midfielder Scott Mestan, senior sweeper cluded with 2,033 all-purpose yards. tory that its football program won conference championships on all three levels. Nico Marchetti, junior forward Victor O’Keefe guided the Trujillo and senior midfielder Gabriel Meteors to a 9-3 overall The varsity finished the 2007 season Velasquez were named to the All-Catholic record and a berth in with an overall mark of 9-3 and reached League Team. the Illinois High School the Illinois High School Association’s Association’s Class 7A Class 7A state quarterfinals. The sopho- state quarterfinals after mores were 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the recording postseason Catholic League White as were the victories over McHenry Meteor freshmen. and Cary-Grove. The As for winter sports, the Meteors expe- Meteors won the rienced an ample amount of success in Catholic League White Division by beat- the early stages of each team’s respective ing St. Laurence, St. Ignatius, Bishop seasons. McNamara and Fenwick. Ⅵ In wrestling, the Meteors placed ninth Ⅵ Chosen to the All-Catholic League in the 21-team field at the C.O. Feutz White Division first team were wide Wrestling Classic at Conant High School. Ⅵ In volleyball, senior Briana receiver/defensive back/kick returner The Meteors had one first-place winner, a Steffenhagen, junior Jillian Vilimas and Elliott Brown, Gaston, defensive lineman third-place winner, two sixth-place finish- sophomore Taylor Drechney were cho- Sean Graves, linebacker Dan Klupshas, ers and one seventh-place finisher. sen to the All-Girls Catholic Athletic linebacker Erik Krol, offensive lineman Conference White Division Volleyball Richie Lopez, offensive lineman Curtis Blaydes garnered first place in Team. Gil Munoz and defensive lineman the heavyweight division, while Clayton During the season, Steffenhagen and Jemall Suide. Kendall took third at 189 pounds. Drechney also were named to the All- Selected to the All-Catholic League White The Meteors’ success on the mat contin- Tournament Team at the De La Salle Division second team were defensive ued at the 44th Annual Russ Erb Wrestling Tournament. In addition, Steffenhagen back David Bradford, linebacker Nate Invitational as they placed seventh in the also was chosen the tournament MVP. Bowman, offensive lineman Nick Goga, 16-team field. (continued on page 14)

January 2008 13 Alumni Newsnotes

1960 Thomas Shinnick is retired from the Police Department as a sergeant. Reach Lawrence Chambers is retired and liv- law enforcement industry and lives in him at [email protected]. ing in Manteno, IL. Contact him at Chicago. E-mail him at thomasjshinnick@ aol.com. 1980 [email protected]. Jim Finucane resides in Downers Grove, 1963 1969 IL with his wife Lora and their two chil- Joseph Chineworth dropped us a Bob Grogan is retired and lives in dren. Finucane is employed as a crane note that he can be contacted at Tinley Park, IL. Grogan, who is married dispatcher for Gatwood Crane Service [email protected]. with three children, can be e-mailed at Inc. Reach him at jim@gatwoodcrane. [email protected]. com. 1965 1973 1982 Frank Taheny is working as a horse rancher and director of service and Charles Grund is living in Brookfield, IL Ed Grunauer resides in Chicago. Contact resides in Claremore, OK. He can be with his wife, Terri, and their three chil- him at [email protected]. dren. Grund is employed as an architect contacted at [email protected]. Baudilio “Buddy” Lopez lives in Chicago and can be contacted at [email protected]. 1966 and is employed in the law enforcement 1976 industry. He can be reached at baudili- Richard Waski retired after spending [email protected]. over 30 years as a teacher. He resides in Gary Steffenhagen resides in Chicago Greenfield, WI and be contacted at and is the proud dad of Allison ’06, Joseph C. Moy is working as a real estate [email protected]. Briana ’08 and Gary ’10. Steffenhagen investor and financial advisor. Reach him also works as an off-ice official for the at [email protected]. 1967 National Hockey League at the United Thomas Smith is living in Houston, MN. Bob Andrzejewski has spent the last Center. Contact him at [email protected]. Reach him at [email protected]. 32 years working for JC Penney and 1977 resides in McKinney, TX. He said he is 1983 looking forward to retirement in May John Hankes lives in Batavia, IL. Reach him at [email protected]. Todd Biondo works in the insurance 2009 and spending time with his fam- industry as a Director of Medical ily. After graduating from De La Salle, 1978 Liability Claims. He resides in Andrzejewski served in the U.S. Army James Hermle resides in Frankfort, IL Collinsville, CT and can be contacted at from 1968-71 and was in the First and works in the high-rise construction [email protected]. Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1969. industry as a senior superintendent for Andrzejewski can be contacted at Joseph Pietrzak lives in Muskegon, MI Bovis Lend Lease. Contact Hermle at and is employed as a vice president in [email protected] or randrzej@jcpenney. [email protected]. com. the supply chain management field. He William Kappel works for the Chicago can be reached at [email protected]. 1988 Sports Roundup (continued from page 13) Stephen Mostacchio lives in Chicago and can be reached at Kendall led the way for De La Salle, tak- Ⅵ In boys basketball, the Meteors [email protected]. ing first place at 171. Blaydes was second started off with nine wins in their first 11 at heavyweight, Bob Doherty and Bryan games, including victories over Catholic 1991 Stagowski were third at 125 and 130, League opponents Loyola Academy, St. Jeremy Nolan is employed in the medical respectively, while Jacob Bugajski was Laurence and Gordon Tech. De La Salle industry as a clinical applications special- fourth at 119. also earned first place at the Luther ist. He resides in Palm Bay, FL and may South Tournament with head coach Tom Ⅵ In girls basketball, the Meteors began be contacted at White garnering his 200th career victory their season with wins over GCAC foes [email protected]. in a 79-30 triumph over Luther South on Josephinum, Maria, Holy Trinity, St. November 23. 1992 Benedict and Notre Dame. James Hunter lives in Chicago and is Among the key players in the first por- Among the primary contributors were working as a banking manager. Get in tion of the season were guards Elliott guards Angel Brooks, Justina Baker and touch with him at Brown, Richie Fisher, Derek Needham Ahysia Faines, forward Nicole Boyd and [email protected]. and William Watson, forwards Terry center Lauren Huff. Brown, Mashawn Chamberlain Brian Pote resides in Chandler, AZ and and Rodriquez Wright, and center can be reached at [email protected] or Michael Shaw. [email protected].

14 January 2008 Alumni Newsnotes

1993 1996 Prescient Development Inc. Bermudez, Herbert Keeler is working as a forensic Matt Ensworth is employed in the sports who graduated from DePaul University, investigator and lives in Chicago. Reach management field as an operations can be reached at douglasbermudez@ him at [email protected] or supervisor for Ripken Baseball. He speakeasy.net. [email protected]. resides in Myrtle Beach, SC and can be Jose Ibarra is employed in the cardiac 1994 contacted at [email protected]. technology field as an international sales 1998 manager. He resides in Cicero, IL and Henry Florez is a web designer and lives may be reached at joseibarrajr@hotmail. in Chicago. Contact him at hflorez@ Thomas Ramirez Jr. lives in Chicago and com or [email protected]. floreztech.com or visit his website at is employed as a restaurant manager. www.floreztech.com. He can be reached at tommovieking@ Ross Read is a Director of New sbcglobal.net. Apprenticeship in the construction 1995 industry. He graduated from Hampton Lincoln Dwyer resides in Mesa, AZ 1999 University and currently works and is working in the construction and Douglas Bermudez is working in the IT for United Services of Chicago, an continuing education fields. Contact him Consulting and Outsourcing industry for organization that recruits, trains and at [email protected].

children. She is a registered nurse and at [email protected]. may be contacted at grisgranado@hot- Teresa Gomez resides in Chicago and Lourdes mail.com. is working as a paralegal. She has a Newsnotes 1988 daughter and can be contacted at Kristen Andersen is a scientist and [email protected]. 1969 resides in Riverside, IL. She may be e- Vicki Hyzny is working as a chiroprac- Diane (Maslanka) Jannotta resides in mailed at [email protected]. tor. Contact her at [email protected]. Dyer, IN. Reach her at icecoldkitty@aol. Agnes Bloch is a senior accountant and com. Barbara Ann (Vanaria) Langys is a busi- resides in Long Grove, IL. E-mail her at ness analyst and resides in Plainfield, 1972 [email protected]. IL with her husband and three children. Diane (Seknevich) Passarelli is an Victoria (Brankin) Bresnahan is an attor- Reach her at [email protected]. accountant and resides in Elk Grove ney and partner at the firm of Meltzer, Karen (Mora) Rivera is a realtor and Village, IL with her husband and two Purtill & Steele, LLC. She and her fam- resides in Homer Glen, IL with her hus- sons. Contact her at dianepass@comcast. ily reside in Evergreen Park, IL. Contact band. Her e-mail address is net. her at [email protected] or [email protected]. [email protected]. 1979 Anica Roti is working as a court report- Mary Ann Bernal resides in Oak Lawn, Erika De La O resides in Chicago and er and resides in Chicago with her hus- IL. E-mail her at [email protected]. may be reached at erdelao@hotmail. band and family. She may be reached at com. 1981 [email protected]. Donna (Janik) Platt is working as an Kristie (Herda) French resides in Isaura (Zavala) Servin is a senior proj- office manager. She is married and Chicago with her husband and two ect accountant. She is a resident of her son, Thomas, is a member of children. She may be reached at kristie. Palos Park, IL and may be e-mailed at De La Salle’s Class of 2011. Contact her [email protected]. [email protected]. at [email protected]. Kimberly (Harris) Gregg lives in Taylor, Niurka (Gutierrez) Torres is an accoun- 1983 TX and is the program manager at tant and lives in Cicero, IL with her Sweet Home Baptist Church. She may family. Sandra Slenk-Laxner resides in be contacted at kimharris1920@msn. Winfield, IL with her husband. They com. Nancy (Esqueda) Veron is employed in welcomed their first son, Mike, in the automotive industry as a graphic March 2007. Congratulations to the Brigid (Gallery) Hixson is a police offi- designer. She lives in San Luis Potosi, entire family! She may be reached at cer and resides in Chicago with her MX with her family. Reach her at [email protected]. husband and two sons. Contact her at [email protected]. [email protected]. 1987 1995 Carla Gibson is an entrepreneur and Griselda (Alvarado) Granado lives in Gabriela Tejada-Rios is living in DeKalb, married with three children. She resides Chicago with her husband and three IL and may be reached at gtejeda1@ in Crystal Lake, IL and can be contacted yahoo.com.

January 2008 15 Alumni Newsnotes places individuals in construction and 2002 Matthew Madia trades. Read resides in Chicago and can Carmen Delgado resides in Chicago and On the afternoon be reached at [email protected]. can be reached at [email protected]. of August 16, 2007, 2000 Lukasz Jaskula is a member of the United Matthew Madia, a mem- Paki Latham works for FedEx as a States Marine Corps and is deployed in ber of De La Salle’s Class package handler and resides in Alsip, IL. Djibuoti until February 2008. His mailing of 2007, was waiting E-mail him at [email protected]. address is CPL Jaskula, HMH 464 DET for a train at the CTA’s Washington Street station Richard Rezzardi Jr. resides in Chicago BRAVO, AIRFRAMES. Jaskula’s e-mail when he noticed a blind man walk- and is working as a journeyman addresses are [email protected] and ing closer to the edge of the platform. carpenter. He informed us that “thanks [email protected]. Before Madia could yell for the man to to my family, I was able to pursue a De La Salle thanks Jaskula and his stop, the man fell onto the electrified career in a field that is not only growing, military colleagues for their service to train tracks. but also making money and providing our country and wishes them a safe Madia immediately went to the man’s housing for people to live in.” Rezzardi return home. aid by jumping down and pulling him Jr. can be reached at fishinghomer@ to safety on the platform before the comcast.net. 2003 Michael Sanchez is working at the law next train approached. Madia then 2001 firm of Pierce & Associates, P.C. as a waited with the gentleman until the John Bowen resides in Chicago and foreclosure complaint drafting specialist police and fire department arrived. is the proud dad of Teadora. He is and real estate title examiner. He resides Madia is employed by HBK employed in the guest services industry in Frankfort, IL and may be contacted at Engineering and is attending as a scheduling coordinator and can be [email protected]. Northeastern Illinois University. As for reached at [email protected] or his future, Madia hopes to pursue a [email protected]. 2004 career in law enforcement. Tim Kelleher is a senior accounting major Congratulations, Matt on your Scott Faber is an engineer in the at Centenary University in Louisiana. heroic deed and best of luck! construction industry. He resides in Kelleher, who can be reached at tkellehe@ Arlington Heights, IL and can be reached centenary.edu, is also a member of the at [email protected]. Gentlemen’s baseball team. at [email protected] or [email protected]. Joseph Montes De Oca lives in Chicago. Joel Perez is enrolled at the University His e-mail address is mrjmdeoca05@ of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. He Tony Reyes is a college student and lives yahoo.com. is double-majoring in marketing in Chicago. and Spanish and can be contacted at Joe Wodark is working in the insurance Jimalle Ridley is attending Saint Louis [email protected]. industry as a product operations analyst University in Missouri and is majoring and resides in Chicago. He can be 2005 in communications. He also is involved reached at [email protected] or joseph. with the Billikens’ men’s basketball [email protected]. Martin O’Connor is working as a youth leader at a center on Chicago’s program as a manager. Contact him South Side. at [email protected]. 2007 Courtney Sampson is enrolled at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Ashley Koos resides in Chicago. Contact WI and is majoring in advertising/ her at [email protected] or public relations. Contact him at Keep In Touch [email protected]. [email protected] or De La Salle Institute invites all Joshua Letourneau is a student at [email protected]. alumni of De La Salle and Lourdes to Eastern Illinois University. Contact him please keep in touch with our alumni office. If you are interested in attending any alumni events or would like to know what’s new, please Remember De La Salle in Your Estate Plans contact Bob Fiorentino, De La Salle’s Help yourself, your family and De La Salle Institute by visiting our planned giving Assistant Director of Development, website at www.dls.org and clicking on the planned giving page. We welcome all at 312.842.7355 ext. 146 or inquiries about planned gifts. While we receive numerous contributions throughout the year—all of which are significant and meaningful—the planned gift has extra [email protected]. Our doors are special meaning and significance, as it is truly the ultimate expression of confidence always open and we hope you will and trust in our mission of education. come and witness the miracles hap- For additional information, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development, pening on both of our campuses. at 312.842.7355 ext 152 or [email protected].

16 January 2008 Alumni Newsnotes Morgan Finley, Class of ’43 join the lightweight (for those under 5’8”) patrols in the Mediterranean and the basketball team and become a ‘regular’ North Atlantic. under the watchful eyes of Coach Joe Mickey returned to civilian life in 1946 Gleason. When Mr. Gleason needed and immediately entered the politi- speed for the varsity’s fast-break offense organ M. (Mickey) Finley ’43 cal arena, serving as personal secretary in the St. George Preseason Tournament, was born in Bridgeport to Irene to State Senator Richard J. Daley. In he called on Mickey, who was the right (nee Fraher) and Morgan Finley, 1958, Mickey was himself elected a M man for the job. a switchman for the Wabash Railroad. State Senator and served two terms in Following the untimely death of his Brother Gabriel became his mentor, and that capacity. He then was appointed mother when he was only three, Mickey, under his counseling, Mickey seriously Chairman of the Chicago Zoning Board, together with his sister and two brothers, considered joining the Christian Brothers. and following the unforeseen death of was cared for by his maternal grand- His grandmother advised him to hold his his good friend Matt Danaher, was fur- mother. After graduating from Nativity decision until he graduated. In his junior ther appointed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Our Lord grammar school, his grand- year, Mickey enrolled in the ‘Commercial of Cook County, an office to which he mother wisely advised him to attend Course,’ learning typing, shorthand, was re-elected five times, and where he De La Salle, telling him “the Christian bookkeeping, and other basics. He served until his retirement in 1988. Under Brothers will give you a good education.” remembers as outstanding teachers, his watch, the Circuit Court became the She was right! Brothers George, Leonard, Liguori and largest unified court system in the world. Camillus, and particularly the bookkeep- At 35th and Wabash, peppery little fresh- Mickey and Betty Jane Burke were mar- ing giant, the inimitable Brother Justus. man Mickey became a popular cheer- ried in 1950, and had two sons, James leader. Later, his basketball experience At graduation in 1943, and with the reli- and Patrick. Unfortunately, cancer gained at the Valentine Boys Club in gious life no longer on his radar, Mickey, claimed Betty in 1998. James gave his Bridgeport opened the door for him to like most of his classmates, entered parents three grandchildren, but died military service. He was just 17 when he prematurely at age 47 from a tainted enlisted in the Navy, and immediately blood transfusion. In 2001, Mickey and De La Salle Institute extends found himself studying radio communi- Judith Seegert Farmer were joined in cations at Northwestern University and marriage, doubly celebrating this occa- its deepest sympathies to later German communications and sub- sion at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church the families of the following marine procedure at Casco Bay, Maine. in Beverly and St. John of the Cross, De La Salle and Lourdes Assigned to the USS Neal A. Scott, a Western Springs. Mickey and Judith trav- alumni and friends who have destroyer escort, Morgan served onboard el extensively. They are in residence at recently passed away: from the day it was commissioned to the 123 Acacia Circle, Apt. 610, Indian Head Mr. Edward F. Ulmer ‘24 day of its de-commissioning. The Scott Park, IL, 60525. Their phone number is Mr. William J. Riley ‘30 conducted anti-submarine warfare (708) 246-2305 and their e-mail address is The Honorable John J. Sullivan ‘31 [email protected]. Mr. William J. Kamper ‘34 Mr. Joseph J. Chessare ‘35 Mr. Joseph E. Ferguson ‘39 Welcome Home Mr. Steven D. Griffin ‘41 During the fall semester, De La Salle was Mr. Donald J. Ossler ‘43 pleased to welcome alumni including the Mr. James M. Stanton ‘44 Honorable William Aukstik ’64, Andrew Mr. James R. O’Toole ‘46 Bugajski ’99, Gregory Gilmore ’82 and Mr. Thomas P. Quinn ‘46 Michael Passarelli ’90 to address students Mr. Thomas F. Klinger ‘50 at the Institute Campus. These alumni Mr. Donald R. Norris ‘55 who came back to speak to the Meteors Month for January and February 2008, found the experience to be enlightening Mr. Martin H. Greinke ‘58 respectively. and enriching, as did the students, with Mr. Arthur F. Mallo ‘62 both groups deriving abundant benefits. If you are an alumnus and would Mr. Phillip “Bud” Mikalauskas ‘65 like to visit De La Salle or speak to Mrs. Ethel Riley In the new year, Steve Burrows ’91 a class, please contact De La Salle’s Mrs. Elizabeth Ciambrone and Thomas Sargant ’62 will be at Assistant Director of Development, Mrs. Laura Sandoval De La Salle to speak to the students. In Bob Fiorentino ’00, at (312) 842-7355 addition, Burrows and Sargant have been Mrs. Judith Dolehide ext. 146 or [email protected]. We would chosen as the De La Salle Alumni of the Mr. Wayne Greer love to welcome you home to De La Salle!

January 2008 17 Tolton Adult Educational Center of De La Salle Institute Tolton Update

The Tolton Adult Literacy Center is an named, was the first African-American priest Chicago Bee Branch Library, located at 3647 adult-education program that provides in the United States. He overcame many S. State and a second site on Chicago’s West employability skills, family literacy and hardships to have a great impact on the lives Side at the Henry Legler Library, located at child services in low-income communities in of many disadvantaged people. 115 S. Pulaski. A third site is also located on the Chicagoland area, without fee. Serving the West Side within the Alain Locke Charter Among the programs the Tolton Adult approximately 800 people a year from vari- Academy at 3141 W. Jackson. There are also Literacy Center offers include: ous backgrounds, Tolton has been recognized two Tolton sites on the Southwest Side at the as a leader in adult education at local, state • G.E.D., Pre-G.E.D., Basic Skills and Chicago Toman Branch Library at 2708 S. and national levels. Literacy Pulaski and Our Lady of Tepeyac School at 2230 S. Whipple. The Tolton strategy is to empower poverty • Employability level adults through academic achievement. For more information about the Tolton Adult • Child Services This strategy recognizes that breaking Literacy Center, please contact De La Salle the illiteracy cycle must begin with the • Family Literacy Executive Vice President Lawrence Blakley adult who is the center of the family and ’83 at (312) 842-7355 ext. 142 or blakleyl@ • English as a Second Language (ESL) community structure. dls.org or De La Salle Director of Adult Founded by De La Salle Institute in 1991, Education Susan Perez at (312) 746-7744. Tolton’s mission is to provide excellent alter- Tolton has grown over the years. In 1998, a native adult education experiences within a The following items were written by Tolton partnership with Chicago Public Libraries caring community where “everyone teaches staff members about students whose lives led to the development of two Tolton sites: and everyone learns.” Fr. Augustus Tolton, have changed for the better since their enroll- One located on Chicago’s South Side at the for whom the Tolton Adult Literacy Center is ment in Tolton Adult Literacy programs:

Mesirow and other scholars have writ- As for Roshonda Smith, it was her ten about the transformative power of mother who first enrolled as a student education. This reality is clearly wit- at Tolton’s Legler Library site. Even nessed in the lives of the Tolton Center’s though her mother did not stay long in most recent GED graduates, Roshonda adult education, her actions motivated Smith and Katina Embrey, who were Roshonda to enroll. Roshonda dropped honored in a graduation ceremony on out of school in the eighth grade and December 17. came to Tolton at the age of 16 with a fifth-grade reading level. Katina, age 33, was widowed in her mid-twenties and subsequently battled Roshonda knew she had a lot of learning depression. Realizing that she needed to do. In part, this realization came from something to live for, Katina opened her an experience of a job interview that credential. The pride on her children’s heart and home to foster children. brought her face-to-face with her own faces as they watched Katina receive harsh reality. She recalls the interviewer’s “They needed somewhere to be and her GED diploma was equaled only by blunt honesty: “No diploma, no work someone to love them and I needed Katina’s new-found confidence in herself experience and no skills. What can we do a family,” Katina explained. Today, and in her own potential. with you?” Katina’s family consists of six chil- “Now I know I can succeed,” Katina dren—two 10-year-olds, a 9-year-old, Roshonda then came to the Tolton said confidently. “I can do so much, and an 8-year-old, a 4-year-old, and a 3-year- Center. As she began to experience suc- I will.” old. She has adopted the oldest three cess in learning and saw her scores go children, and the adoption of the others Geoff Johnson of De La Salle’s up, her motivation to learn and increase is in process. Counseling Department has met with her skills and scores continued to grow. Katina, provided guidance in selecting Katina regrets that she dropped out of “It was like a contest with myself to see a four-year college, and will assist in the high school because of what she terms if I could beat myself and keep going application process. Katina speaks highly “stupidity.” higher,” Roshonda said. “Learning of Tolton’s adult educators and calls her became fun.” She was motivated to come to the Family experience with her teachers “amazing, Learning Resource Center because she motivating, encouraging, and support- That was evident in Roshonda’s impres- wanted to show her children the impor- ive.” sive exam results. Her scores across the tance of education and earn a secondary board on her last TABE (Test of Adult

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Basic Education) were 12.9+. Roshonda Also, over 30 Tolton students at the Our took this confidence with her to the GED Lady of Tepeyac and Toman Library sites Test and passed with flying colors. received their first library cards this year. At Roshonda’s graduation, Janet Wright, Congratulations to all the Tolton stu- one of her instructors, spoke of her as dents and teachers! the teenager with attitude who became a confident young woman with hope for the future. “Now I love to learn, and I like challenge,” Roshonda beamed. Roshonda will take her love of learning and challenge with her to prepare for a nursing career. Roshonda learned In other Tolton news, Tolton of Tolton when her mother enrolled. students Maria Hernandez (pictured on Roshonda’s success has now motivated right), Amalia Lopez and Maria Marquez her mother to reenroll for the January (pictured on left) became United States session. Tolton instructors know that citizens this year. Maria Marquez has change often happens in steps and they been enrolled in the Tolton program for are eager to help Roshonda’s mother two years, while Maria Hernandez began experience success and joy in learning. the program this September.

Toys for Tolton For 15 years, Ebert Photography of Oak Park has provided Tolton families with Christmas toys. Toys are collected during the summer and customers receive a discount in exchange for a toy. Bob Ebert, who took over his father’s business, initiated the “Toys for Tolton” drive. Bob is an avid supporter of Tolton’s work and no stranger to the practice of generosity. When a member of his faith community needed a kidney, Bob responded with the gift of one of his own. Recently, Bob hosted a party to raise funds for field trips for Tolton families. Several years ago, Bob retired and his son, Jeff, took over the business. Jeff has continued the “Toys for Tolton” program. Mary Ellen Lesniak, the Tolton Family Literacy Coordinator, presented Ebert Photography with a certificate of gratitude when toys were picked up for this year’s distribu- tion. Over 30 children received toys this season as a result of Ebert Photography’s munificence. De La Salle would like to thank Ebert Photography for its wonderfully generous contributions to Tolton and for its consistent support. For more information on Ebert Photography, please visit their location at 227 South Marion Street in Oak Park, IL, call them at (708) 386-6222, contact them via e-mail at [email protected] or check out their website www.ebertstudio.com.

January 2008 19 17th Annual D-Final Event April 7, 2008 6 p .m . Parmer Activity Center The 17th Annual D-Final Event will once again be the place to be for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game. There is no better way to watch the game than on four huge screens among classmates and friends of the Institute. Tickets are $35 if purchased before April 7, 2008 and $40 at the door. Reserve a table of 10 for $350. The ticket price includes all the food you can eat, all the beverages you can consume, and all the extras that make the D-Final Event the only place to be for the big game. Super Raffle Tickets are available, but they will move quick- ly. Tickets are $50 each. The Grand Prize is $14,000 and 74 additional cash prizes will be awarded as well. Reserve your tickets today or obtain sponsorship information by contact- ing Bob Fiorentino ’00, Assistant Director of Development, at 312.842.7355 ext. 146 or [email protected]. Among the advantages of being an event sponsor are free admission tickets, corporate or business advertising, mention of your name in our D-Final press releases, and event sponsorship recognition in our event program and our Annual Investors Report. All funds raised by the D-Final Event go toward the De La Salle Meteor athletic program. We thank you for your support and hope to see you there. For entrance or Super Raffle Tickets, more information, or if you wish to volunteer for the event, please contact Bob Fiorentino.

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