DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE message from the president OCTOBER 2004

De La Salle Magazineis published quarterly by De La Salle Institute’s Office for Advancement. The purpose of his issue of our magazine features the numerous alumni who are part the publication is to unite the of the De La Salle family in a variety of capacities. Even though their Christian Brothers, alumni, roles are different, they all are helping the school achieve its students, parents, faculty, staff TT and friends together in De La educational mission for young people. We are grateful for their decision to join Salle’s mission of excellence in us in this wondrous adventure. education. We are a school and the most important mission of De La Salle Institute is to provide preparatory education and to ensure a safe learning environment based Send us your thoughts on Christian values. There is the old adage that contends that the real issues at Letters to the editor are a school are: the faculty wants free parking; the students desire more social encouraged and appreciated. events; and the alumni hope for winning teams. While this is a cynical view of the priorities in the academic Letters must be signed and have world, there is a grain of truth to the position - everyone looks for improvement, everyone likes to be part an address and/or telephone number. Letters to the editor of success. may be published and edited for length and clarity. Please send We are certainly pleased that many of our alumni are successful and well recognized in their chosen fields, correspondence to: but we are most proud of those graduates who, while not famous, are contributing members of society and still hold onto the basic Christian values they learned at home and that were reinforced here at De La Salle +De La Salle Institute Institute. We look to our alumni community for leadership and support. So the question the school asks of Attn: De La Salle Magazine you is: What role will you choose here at De La Salle? 3455 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 (PHONE 312.842.7355 Is yours the gift of time? Many alumni get involved by volunteering to work at a special event, mentoring 3FAX 312.842.4142 a student, or promoting the school in their community. They take time to learn the school's priorities and . E-MAIL [email protected] how their interests can help the school achieve total success. 8WEBSITE http://www.dls.org Is yours the gift of talent? Fourteen of the 19 members of the Board of Directors are graduates of the school. Mission Statement We enjoy the benefit of alumni in many professions whom we can call upon for advice and pro bono work. We can use the talent of health professionals, as well as the talent of those in the trades. De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Is yours the gift of treasure? Thirteen percent of our alumni community contributes a monetary gift to the Christian education begun by St. school, and our recent capital campaign was a success because of the generosity of many alumni. While we John Baptist de La Salle. are thankful that our participation rate is above the national average, the reality is the number of graduates Founded in 1889, its mission participating in our annual fund drives has to increase if we are going to continue to provide a great educa- has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in tion for our students. We ask that you consider De La Salle Institute in your annual charitable giving. education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic In many ways, De La Salle Institute is not the same school it was when you graduated, and that is a good backgrounds are given the thing. While the basic Lasallian and Catholic values still guide the mission, each year the school changes to opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be meet the curricular needs of our students. Your participation - of time, of talent, of treasure - helps the active, contributing members of Institute remain vibrant and continue to be a vital anchor in our city. Many thanks for your support of our our complex, changing society. educational mission.

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Photos by Chuck Kuhn Root Studios Michael Walsh Brother Michael Quirk, FSC President, De La Salle Institute Stories written by Iris Gist Cochran Jason Secore Michael Walsh

Layout and design by Giovanna Imbarrato

Editor-in-chief Michael Walsh

On Cover -Yearbook photos spanning the decades. faculty news

InIn TheiTheirr OwnOwn WordWordss

Maggie Meier is in her fourth year of teaching at Tolton, having spent her first two years as a full-time volunteer. Meier teaches sci- ence, social studies and mathematics at Tolton's Legler facility on Chicago's West Side. She is a 2000 graduate of the University of California-San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. Currently a Chicago resident, Meier is a native of Los Alamos, N.M.

Here in Meier's own words are what being a teacher means to her.

he Tolton Center is a satelliteamidst the violence and program of De La Salle, with twochaos endemic to the inner TTprimary sites serving the adultcity, are professors in more communities of Chicago's South and Westprofound subjects. Sides. I have had the privilege of serving as a science and math teacher at theI have learned about Garfield Park site for three years. strength when a drug addict swapped hering one another along with mutual respect tenacious pursuit of her next fix for herand love. The student body is comprised of adultspursuit of education. I have learned about who were unable to complete (and, incourage when a high school dropout withI remember the first time I came to Tolton some cases, start) their primary education.a 4th grade reading level decided to askand how shocked I was at the third-world With the neighborhood's appallingly highfor help and start down the long path offeel of Garfield Park. The burnt-out build- illiteracy rate, the reasons for incompletelearning. I have learned about love whenings, the rusty bars shielding windows educations are many, such as incarcera-a grandmother, responsible for raising andand doors from vandals, the corner stores tion, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, orsupporting five children by herself, stillwith crude hand-painted signs, the ubiqui- even the terror and poverty-enforced con-has the energy to offer help and a smile totous layer of trash, the heavy lifeless look straints of Jim Crow. anyone who needs it. in people's eyes - I might as well have been dropped into the surreal, desperate Everyone who arrives at Tolton, however,It's the sharing around of amazing graceexistence on the streets of Tijuana. holds in common a desire to invest inthat really makes Tolton a special place to themselves and take a chance on learning.be. Of course, our grants show statisticsThroughout my years teaching here, I've What many students don't know is thatof progress in test scores and documentstruggled to see the neighborhood as my they are also at Tolton to teach. At Tolton,numbers of people served in differentstudents see it, as a familiar home. Yet, the motto is "Everyone teaches, everyonecapacities. The true benefit of Tolton,thanks to the loving community of stu- learns," which means all of us, studentshowever, can never be quantified. Ourdents and staff, I now feel right at home in and staff alike, are pupils and teachers tostrength lies in the fact that we are a com-inner-city Chicago as a full member of the one another. munity of learners - students of life - urg-Tolton family. n

While I can teach a mean class on atomic structure and expound on Pythagoras for hours (interminably perhaps, if you ask my students' opinions), I suspect that I am the student with the steepest learning curve. My students, who struggle daily maggiemeier

DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE October 2004 3 reflections

Whether they graduated in the 1940s, the year 2000 or somewhere in between, the 20 men who graduated from De La Salle and have come home to work at the Institute have one thing in common: a true affinity for De La Salle. By returning to De La Salle, these men possess the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students, just as their lives were positively impacted during their days as students at the Institute. Thank you, gentlemen, for coming back and giving back to De La Salle. Once a Meteor, always a Meteor.

Br. Eamon Gavin, FSC, '42 De La Salle is spe-Lawrence Blakley '83I am very fortunate to have cial lock, stock and barrel because of the personnel. Youthe opportunity to come back and give to the place that start with the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and thenprovided me a solid foundation for which my life's work is you have the extraordinary young men who are dedicated,based upon. Working with our literacy programs, while focused and brilliant. Then there are the women who havelearning and sharing knowledge with students and fellow come along and are full of enthusiasm. It's like the linecolleagues, has been a valuable faith-sharing experience from the Notre Dame Victory March that says, 'Whatfor me. Being surrounded by dedicated people with vision though the odds be…' The family concept exists consis-and drive, keeps me focused on our goals of ministry, mis- tently at De La Salle. sion and purpose. Having been a student only to come back many years later to see the growth and expansion of our school gives me comfort in knowing De La Salle Br. James Wegesin '54, FSC In the earlyInstitute will be here for another 115 years. 1950s, there were some great Christian Brothers on the faculty of De La Salle who made an impact on the direction that my life was to take. Men like Br. H. Edward, FSC, Br.Mark Jackowiak '88I am proud to be a De La Salle H. Vincent, FSC, Br. John Michael, FSC, Br. Ignatius Basil,alumnus and I am proud of my daily vocation as a math FSC, and Br. L. Eugene, FSC, made the life of a Christianteacher at De La Salle. I have been affiliated with De La Brother seem like something worthy to be pursued. FiftySalle in some way as either a student or teacher for the years later, I have the opportunity to give back to De Lalast 20 years. De La Salle came along at a crucial time in Salle some of what these great men gave me. my academic development. As a student at De La Salle, teachers like Br. Thomas Hetland helped me discover a love for learning and an appreciation for the Christian Henry Velarde '72 Walking around the old halls, IBrothers and the Lasallian mission. De La Salle taught me see some familiar faces; however, they are not the sameto challenge myself to do something positive with my life, faces of the boys I went to "D" with. Rather, it's their sonssomething worthwhile. I answered that challenge by com- or nephews or both. On occasion, I may call a student bying back to the Institute to provide quality mathematics his father's name. The values I learned at De La Salle ofinstruction. What an excellent choice it has been. I had the faith, service and community, I now teach to a new gener-chance to work side-by-side and become friends with life- ation. To me, it's a great privilege; I am doing God's work.long De La Salle teachers, legends and heroes such as It gives me great pleasure to know that our traditions con-Thomas Millard and Lawrence Wenshutonis '60. It was my tinue. We have alumni on staff at De La Salle from thedaily conversations with Tom Millard back during my stu- 1940s to our newest alumni teachers, who graduated indent days that made me want to be a teacher. It was he 2000. There aren't words to describe the feeling of beingwho then worked with me so carefully and tirelessly during part of something big, a part of history, and a part of De Lamy first years teaching, making sure I had every detail just Salle. right. I feel it is because of him that I am teaching math at De La Salle today. Tom would say that a teacher never knows where his influence will lead or how far it will reach. How true. I enjoy my work at De La Salle. I look forward to it each day. It is an exciting time at the Institute and work- ing at De La Salle has given me the opportunity to be at thetruly is a home. Being a recruiter for De La Salle is an forefront of incorporating technology in the classroom. Thehonor for me. Br. Michael Quirk, to a great extent, was the best part of De La Salle Institute has always been the stu-biggest influence on my triumphant return to De La Salle. dents. I relate well to them because I was one of them. IWhen I was a student here, he always told me that I would think I always will be! be back someday. I never believed it, though, until it hap- pened this past summer. He showed me the importance of my current role pertaining to the future of De La Salle - Brian Hastings '94 I have had many great experi-a future that I am honored to help preserve. ences at De La Salle, first as a student and now as a teacher and coach. I am and always have been extremely proud to be a Meteor. I learned more from the diversity andDavid DeAnda '03 I was asked to write something the people at De La Salle than in any class I ever took orabout how it feels to be back at De La Salle. In September, at any other time in my life. I was positively influenced by1999, I entered De La Salle as a freshman. In May, 2003, many teachers and coaches while a student here and thatI graduated from De La Salle. I grew up here, I became a definitely helped me to decide to pursue a career in edu-man here, and most important, I was educated here. Now, cation. In hindsight, I could not have made a better deci-I want to give something back to this school. I am going to sion. I am extremely fortunate to work with incredible stu-school to become a chef. I am working at De La Salle in dents from a wide variety of backgrounds, and alongside athe cafeteria and hopefully, I'll be starting a cooking club number of staff and friends who make being at the Institutehere after school. There were a lot of teachers who pushed even more enjoyable. I can only hope that I am continuingme to become what I am today, but only one teacher kept the distinguished tradition of helping to shape the lives ofpushing when I was out of the classrooms. Mr. Pen~a young men that has occurred for over 115 years at 35thhelped me through some rough times. He never gave up and Wabash. on me. Mr. Pena~ is my favorite teacher at De La Salle. I hope that I can have the privilege of helping a student in need both in and out of the classroom. n Dale Burke '00When I first arrived at De La Salle back in the fall of 1996, I knew that it was a special place. What I didn't know, however, was that I would be back atDe La Salle Alumni Are ... De La Salle in 2004; this time walking the halls as a teacher. During those eight years of high school and col-Full-Time Faculty and Staff Members lege is when I realized I wanted to teach children. I wantBr. Eamon Gavin, FSC, '42 - Athletic Department Support Staff to help kids to have the same experiences I had while atBr.James Wegesin, FSC, '54 - Accounting "De" and show them all of the opportunities they have.George Jaros '64 - Woodshop The faculty, the student body, and everyone else involvedHenderson McKinnis ‘67 - Transportation Ron Rivera '67 - Director of Guidance & Counseling with De La Salle really make it feel like a big family.Henry Velarde '72 - Spanish Teaching at De La Salle means a great deal to me. HavingJohn Klupshas '75 - Physical Education, Head Varsity Baseball experienced the Institute firsthand, I know the "ins and Coach outs." It is a great feeling to teach alongside great teach-Lawrence Blakley '83 - Associate Vice President of Community ers and people who care about their job. As a matter of Relations fact, the same teachers whom I teach with, taught me.Anthony Chimera '83 - Vice President of Advancement They had a great impact on my decision to become aMainard Easley '83 - Economics & Business Law, Head Varsity teacher. I am happy and excited to be back and look for- Girls Basketball Coach ward to beginning my career as a teacher and coach at DeMark Jackowiak '88 - Mathematics Michael Boehm '92 - History, Assistant Athletic Director, Head La Salle. Sophomore Football Coach Tom Combes '94 - Physical Education Brian Hastings '94 - Spanish, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach Robert Fiorentino '00De La Salle Institute willJohn Callinan '97 - History always hold a special place in my heart. I never thought ICharles Cordin '97 - Consumer Education, Computer Applications Dale Burke '00 - Mathematics would return to the Institute as an employee during any Robert Fiorentino '00 - Admissions Counselor part of my professional career. However, working as theDavid Kowalski '00 - Mathematics Assistant Director of Admissions has been a true home-David DeAnda '03 - Chef coming. I now have an opportunity to aid in the same great educational process that I experienced as a Class of 2000Part-Time Coaches graduate. De La Salle has a special meaning for me as anMike Vitek ‘64 Gary Wisniewski ‘84 alumnus. When I think of "De," words like tradition, family,Bob Rudecki ‘69 John Smith ‘94 excellence, and Lasallian Spirit come to mind. These fourEd Keating ‘74 Frank Martinez ‘98 concepts identify the Institute as more than a school; itJim Goga ‘82 Br. Eamon Gavin, FSC Br.James Wegesin, FSC George Jaros Henderson McKinnis Ron Rivera Class of 1942 Class of 1954 Class of 1964 Class of 1967 Class of 1967 Athletic Department Faculty - Accounting Faculty - Woodshop Transportation Director of Guidance & Support Staff Counseling

Mark Jackowiak Michael Boehm Tom Combes Brian Hastings John Callinan Class of 1988 Class of 1992 Class of 1994 Class of 1994 Class of 1997 Faculty - Mathematics Faculty - History, Assistant Faculty - Physical Faculty - Spanish, Head Faculty - History Athletic Director, Head Education Varsity Wrestling Coach Sophomore Football Coach Can you match the current faculty and staff member photos with their yearbook photos from their respective class year?

Henry Velarde John Klupshas Lawrence Blakley Anthony Chimera Mainard Easley Class of 1972 Class of 1975 Class of 1983 Class of 1983 Class of 1983 Spanish Physical Education, Head Associate Vice President Vice President of Faculty - Economics & Varsity Baseball Coach of Community Relations Advancement Business Law, Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Charles Cordin Dale Burke Robert Fiorentino David Kowalski David DeAnda Class of 1997 Class of 2000 Class of 2000 Class of 2000 Class of 2003 Faculty - Consumer Faculty - Mathematics Admissions Counselor Faculty - Mathematics Chef Education, Computer Applications campus news

Faculty member shares thoughtsHonors Day held at Tolton on teaching in Costa Rica Center’s Legler campus

Jason Secore is a graduate of Northwestern University and is in his ne of the highlights of the school year at De La second year of teaching mathematics at the Main Campus. Salle's Tolton Centers takes place when Honors Day OOis held. n English, At the most- "Pura Vida" recent Honors IIis translated Day at the Legler as "pure life." site, a total of 31 This is also the Tolton students popular phrase were lauded for used by Costa their efforts Ricans to during the 2003- describe the 04 school year. tranquil life of their republic. Among the Costa Rica is a honorees were Spanish- Koshina Almon, speaking country John Foster and Erainia Roper, all of whom received their located in the southern portion of Central America. Coined GED certificates during the ceremony. "rich coast" ("Costa Rica") by Christopher Columbus, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. De La Salle's Tolton Center is an adult education program that provides employability skills, family literacy and child For nearly 12 weeks this past summer, I made the rural services in low-income communities in the Chicagoland area, Alejuela province of Costa Rica my home, as I taught seventh- without fee. Serving approximately 700 people a year from to-tenth-grade math and English at Colegio Buenos Aires de various backgrounds, Tolton has been recognized as a leader Pocosol. I was a volunteer high school teacher with in adult education at local, state and national levels. WorldTeach, an international development organization locat- ed at the Center for International Development at Harvard Tolton’s strategy is to empower poverty level adults through University. academic achievement. This strategy recognizes that breaking the illiteracy cycle must begin with the adult who is the center While Costa Rica is the most literate country in the world, less of the family and community structure. than 10 percent of the population continues its education after 6th grade. In the rural communities, high school education is For more information regarding the Tolton Center’s adult substandard, as many teachers are unqualified. It is for this education program, please contact Lawrence Blakley '83, De reason that the ministry of education has formed an alliance La Salle's Associate Vice President of Community Affairs, at with Harvard, providing teachers for three months to one year. 312.842.7355, ext. 142. n

At times, my job was difficult because we had no windows in the classroom, sometimes no food for lunch, and often not even chalk. Moreover, we survived on just the staple foods of beans and rice. It is no surprise that I managed to lose twen- ty-five pounds. Despite all of these shortcomings, the students were nothing short of amazing. Intelligent and driven, these students thrived when offered the chance of a better education.

When we were not in the classroom, we played soccer fre- quently, danced to salsa music, and often shared stories of our different cultures. The people became engrossed when I spoke of life at De La Salle. While it was difficult to say goodbye to all my students at the end of the summer, I know that my mem- ories of Costa Rica will last a lifetime. n

8DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE October 2004 the office for advancement

An Alumnus'Reflection

In keeping with the theme of this issue, allow me to briefly reflect on my experience here at De La Salle. Proudly, this year marks my 15th year at De La Salle (7th as Vice President for Advancement). I have spent these years working in the Office for Advancement. How quickly time goes by! By today's measures, I guess 15 years is quite a long time to work at one place, especially when you consider the average turnover for development officers is 18-24 months. But four previously held positions, a successfully completed cap- ital campaign, numerous programs and associations established, and hundreds of friendships made and counting, the journey continues.

I'm frequently asked, "What keeps you here at De La Salle?", because we all know it can't be the money, right? That's just a dynam- ic of Catholic schools. Fortunately, though, De La Salle remains very competitive, so it is positioned to attract and retain quality educators and administrators. Certainly, it helps that De La Salle Institute is my alma mater and I care very much about its future state, as do my fellow alumni colleagues who do an outstanding job on a daily basis to advance our educational mission for young people. But I guess I'm old school, even for a 1983 graduate.

More to the point, though, like most of my co-workers, a sense of mission brought me to the Institute. Beginning then and continu- ing today, I find myself on a journey supported by strong leadership, bold planning and vision, and an educational mission embraced by all - faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends alike. Accompanying me are individuals who respect and appreciate one another and make you feel valued. Just one of the many special qualities at De La Salle, because most will attest, this treatment doesn't exist in all organizations.

Alongside this, I came to De La Salle with my own personal sense of achievement and mission - one predicated on establishing a strong fundraising program that would enable the Institute to rise in academic stature and prominence. I can sincerely say that with the generous support of so many faithful alumni and friends, our program is second to none, and we are accomplishing our goals.

We have accomplished much through the years for our students and I am proud to say I was part of it. Today, I remain inspired by the achievements of our past and look with great optimism to our future. Will I stay at "De" for the rest of my professional career? After all, we have so much more to do. It can be fun, but we'll leave that answer to the Lord. His plan is far greater and more ambi- tious than mine will ever be.

Thank you for all you do on behalf of our students.

New Director of Alumni RelationsDe La Salle Institute joins Advancement staff One School . . . One Mission . . . Two Campuses

e La Salle is pleased to Young Men's Campus Young Women's Campus announce that Mrs. Dawn Zayas 3455 S. Wabash, Chicago 1040 W. 32nd Place, Chicago DDhas been named its new Director of Alumni Relations. Dawn OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE brings seven years of experience in the October 24, 12 - 3 p.m. October 27, 6 - 8 p.m. fields of public relations, marketing, December 1, 6 - 8 p.m.November 21, 12 - 3 p.m. development and event coordination to the Institute. ENTRANCE EXAM Prior to arriving at 'D', Dawn served for FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WILL BE three years as the Director of Alumni & Public Relations at Gordon Tech High School. She has also worked as a cam- JANUARY 8, 2005, 8 A.M. paign assistant for the City of Hope in Skokie, Ill. Congratulations, Dawn, and welcome to De La Salle! n www.dls.org

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Scholarship honors memory ofNew look for DLS Band brings back Lourdes Hall student memories of group’s glory days

elanie Solis '05 passed away on June MM19, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident. Along with being a student at De La Salle, Melanie also was involved as a volunteer with Telemundo, Lincoln Park Hospital, the Girl Scouts USA, the Chicago Park District and the Special Olympics. An excellent student, Melanie was an officer in the City of De La Salle, as well as a member of the National Honor Society.

To honor Melanie's memory, a memorial scholarship fund has been established at De La Salle. Anyone who is inter- ested in making a contribution to the Melanie Solis Memorial Scholarship Fund is asked to make their check De La Salle band director Sarah Windlow-Donley is in her third year of payable to De La Salle Institute and indicate that they directing band programs at neighboring grade schools Bridgeport Catholic wish their contribution to go toward the Melanie Solis Academy, St. Barbara, St. Gabriel, St. Jerome and Santa Lucia. Students gen- Memorial Scholarship Fund. All contributions will be erally start in the fourth grade as beginners with absolutely no experience. acknowledged and notification will be sent to the Solis The students can continue their music education all the way through their senior year at De La Salle. There are currently five De La Salle students who family. n started in the elementary program with Ms. Windlow-Donley. n

DONOR PROFILE:Brother James Wegesin ‘54, FSC

s an accounting teacher at De LaChristian Brother. Salle, the school's archivist and a AAgenerous friend, Br. JamesBr. James grew up on the South Side, about five miles from the Wegesin '54, FSC, serves as a testament toInstitute. He attended St. Raphael Grammar School on 60th and stability and loyalty at the Institute. Br. JamesLaflin. His journey to becoming a member of the faculty at the began working at his alma mater in AugustInstitute, however, has been winding and interesting, to say the 1996, serving as the Executive Assistant toleast. President Br. Michael Quirk, FSC. "Working at De La Salle has been the highlight of my work as a Since the fall of 1998, Br. James has taughtChristian Brother," Br. James said. "Meteors will always be classes in accounting, economics and invest-Meteors." ments. Prior to coming to De La Salle in 1996, Br. James worked for the Christian Brothers Employee Benefit Trust andWhen not in the classroom, Br. James is very interested in elec- Pension Plan Board for nearly 20 years. He also held a varietytric railways and old Chicago streetcars. Last summer, he spent of other administrative positions before coming to "D". his time operating a streetcar at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. The car he operated ran for years on State Street, pass- Br. James is a member of the Class of 1954 Reunion ing within a block of De La Salle. Br. James also enjoys putting Committee and will be celebrating his 50th Anniversary with together and painting model trolleys and his collection of model his fellow classmates at the 109th Alumni Banquet and Sportstrolleys is quite extensive. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Gaelic Park on November 12, 2004. Br. James said he is looking forward to seeing formerDe La Salle wishes to extend hearty congratulations to Br. classmates and reliving his most vivid high school memories. InJames and the Class of 1954 on all of their achievements and May 2005, Br. James will celebrate his 50th Anniversary as a accomplishments over these many glorious years. n

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De La Salle Golf Classic A Hole-in-One! n June 15, 2004, the De La Salle Endowment Golf Classic was held OOat Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. The Honorable Richard M. Daley '60was the Honorary Chair, while The Honorable Patrick M. Huels '67served as the General Chair.

In all, over 160 golfers enjoyed 18 holes of links-style golf at Harborside, as well as the dinner and raffle that followed. Over $61,000 was raised with all proceeds benefiting the stu- dent scholarship program for the young men and women of De La Salle.

De La Salle thanks everyone who participated in the 2004 Endowment Golf Classic. The 2005 Endowment Golf Classic will be held on June 14, 2005 at Harborside. For more information, please contact Dawn Zayas, De La Salle's Director of Alumni Relations, at 312.842.7355 ext. 146, or by e-mail at [email protected]. n

n August 21, 2004, the 3rd Annual Chet Bulger Chet BulgerOOSociety Blue-Gold foot- ball game was held at De La Salle's Society Dan Ryan Field. Those in attendance were treated not only to scrimmages Blue&Gold between all three levels of the Meteor football program, but also an Football alumni tent party and raffle. Additionally, there was a ceremony held to honor the 1984 Prep Bowl Championship team that was celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Making the event successful were the efforts of co-chairmen Jack Golden '82and Joe Hughes '84, along with a dedicated group of volunteers.

Chet Bulger, De La Salle's legendary former football coach, attended the event. Mr. Bulger greeted all in attendance and also participated in the ceremony to honor the 1984 football team.

All of the money raised through raffle ticket sales and gate receipts will be used to benefit the students of De La Salle. The Chet Bulger Society committee extends its most heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered or attended the 3rd Annual Blue-Gold football game. n

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SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US IN HONORING 109TH ANNUAL THE 2004 ALUMNI BANQUET AND SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME OF FAME INDUCTEES: INDUCTION CEREMONY

Class of 1954 Golden Jubilee Ed Quinn '45 Class of 1979 Silver Jubilee John J. Bober '54 Anthony Passi '84 Friday, November 12, 2004 Gaelic Park Banquet Facility Thomas Spellacy '52 6119 West 147th Street Robert Crowley '52 Oak Forest, Illinois The 1952 lightweight basketball team Tickets are $65

Call up your classmates and join us for the event! For more information or to plan your class reunion, contact Dawn Zayas, Director of Alumni Relations, at 312-842-7355 ext. 146, or e-mail her at [email protected].

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came from. I wanted the entrances to be shown more prominently."

Ribskis is the owner of TECH newsnotesRacinGraphics. His e-mail address is [email protected]. De La Salle Institute gratefully 1928 Morgan Muenchsor in Iraq. Dust is working in1975 Al Ribskisgenerouslyacknowledges Mr. Ribskis’ gift dropped us a note to tell us thatCamp Junction City in Ramadi,created and applied 15 De Lato the school. he's a retired attorney, living inIraq. He is involved in trainingSalle crests and seals at various Evanston, Ill. Muench let usand assisting the Iraqi police inlocations around the Main know how proud he is of hisgetting organized into an effec-Campus by using computer cut1987 Teakoe S. Coleman four children, 10 grandchildrentive law enforcement agency.vinyl graphics. Ribskis alsorecently stopped by the Institute and six great-grandchildren.There is a police training acad-applied De La Salle crests andto say hello. Coleman is the Congratulations! emy located on the base whereseals to the main entrance onDirector of Onsite Training & Dust is serving that is trainingthe West Campus. Business Development for the 100 new Iraqi policemen. Dust American Association of 1942 Br. J. Edward Doody,will be in Iraq for one year. "I had an idea like this over 10Airport Executives. The FSC, passed away on Sept. 4, years ago," said Ribskis, whoColeman family resides in the 2004, at the age of 79. In his 62 has been in the sign business forWashington, D.C. area. years as a Christian Educator,1967 Don Meyeris enjoying18 years. "I got in touch with Br. J. Edward taught at thelife in the mountains ofthe school about the signage Christian Brothers ScholasticateCalifornia. Meyer's Vietnamand we went from there. I saw1988 Steve Driscollof Peoria, in Winona, Minn., as well asmemoir, The Protected Will that the entrance had no graph-Ill. is recovering from a serious spending two tours of duty atNever Know, was recently pub-ics and that's where the ideaaccident. Driscoll, who is both Christian Brothers Collegelished. The manuscript was ranked in the top 3 percent of High School in St. Louis (1946-written 25 years ago, but was amateur cyclists in the United 50, 1952-53) and Christianbrought to life recently and sub- States, had just finished com- Brothers University insequently published. Meyer's peting in a local race when he Memphis (1950-52, 1953-book can be purchased through sustained serious leg injuries 2004). De La Salle InstituteMeyer at [email protected], after being hit by a motorist. extends its sympathy to Br. J.online at amazon.com or at Please keep Driscoll and his Edward’s family. Sandmeyer's Bookstore in wife, Gina, in your thoughts Chicago. and prayers. 1966 Gregory Dustis cur- rently serving as a police advi-

In memoriam It is with great sadness that De La Salle Institute We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the following De La Salle and Lourdes alumni of whose deaths we have been announces the passing of Eric notified. Calimag '84. Eric passed away in July, 2004. Along ❚George Hamilton '36 with being a graduate of the ❚Frank A. Merigold '36 Institute, Eric also served in ❚William P. Barcellona '43 De La Salle's Office for ❚Dorothy L. Zalud (Lourdes) '43 ❚William P. Betz '43 Advancement as the Database ❚Charles F. Taffe '52 Manager from November ❚Timothy J. Daly '54 1999 until September 2003. A ❚Daniel T. Sullivan '54 Memorial Mass for Eric was ❚Patricia Dvaronis Hopp (Lourdes) '55 held at Our Lady of Mount ❚William A. McMillin '60 Carmel Parish in Chicago. ❚Alexander P. Matug '64 ❚Dwain P. Lubin '78 De La Salle offers its deepest sympathies and prayers to ❚Eric B. Calimag '84 Eric's family and friends.n

DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE October 2004 13 alumni news

who have recorded one of the top three times or distances in each individual event in the state of Illinois. Nick is current- ly enrolled at the University of newsnotesChicago. He is majoring in psy- chology while also competing on the Maroons' track and field 2002 Brian BogusevicwasNational Convention in Bostonand Cross Country Coaches named to Baseball America'sin July 2004. Currently a stu-Association's All-State team.team. n second team for his perform-dent at Southern IllinoisThis team includes only athletes ance on Tulane University'sUniversity-Carbondale, Cratic baseball team. Bogusevic, ais also the college and universi- sophomore pitcher/outfielder,ty coordinator for the batted .342 this season for theKerry/Edwards presidential Oops! Corrections & Clarifications. Green Wave with 10 home runscampaign in Illinois. and 68 RBI. On the mound, De La Salle incorrectly listed Joe Horejsch '49in the Bogusevic was 9-6 with a 4.19 Memoriam section of the June 2004 Magazine. We are ERA. In 17 games (16 starts),Keenan Smithwas featured in happy to report that Joe is alive and well, living in Fort Bogusevic struck out 84 andthe July 2004 issue of the Nitty Myers, Florida and would love to hear from his DLS class- walked 25 in 112 innings.Gritty News. Smith wrote a mates and fellow alumni friends. Joe resides at 13193 Bogusevic added three com-firsthand account for the Voices Whitehaven Lane, Unit 1706, Fort Myers, FL 33912. He plete games. Bogusevic alsoof the Youth column that is ded- can be reached at (239)768-3902. Our apologies to Joe and was ranked No. 7 by Baseballicated to the pulse of Chicago's his family. America in its list of the topinner-city youth. Smith is a stu- college baseball prospects fordent at Morehouse College in De La Salle also incorrectly listed David Donovan '79in the 2005 season. Atlanta. the Memoriam section of the June 2004 Magazine. Our apologies to David and his family. We are happy to report 2003 Tyjuan Craticwas a2004 Nick Guidewas select- that David is alive and well living in Chicago, Ill. n delegate to the Democraticed to the 2004 Illinois Track

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ATTENTION LOURDES CLASS OF 1955 We are looking for a few good women to plan our 50th Reunion! If you are interested in planning a memorable party for your fellow Lourdians, please contact Peggy Perlinski ‘55, at 815.469.2954.

LourdesLourdes HighHigh SchooSchooll ClassClass ofof 19731973 30th30th ReunioReunionn

Friday, November 26, 2004 6:00 p.m. - Midnight at the Alsip Radisson, 127th and Cicero Cost ~ $60 per person

For more information, please contact Kathy (Swanson) Lachowicz, at (708) 802-1818.

DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE October 2004 15 athletic schedules

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Date Opponent/Location Time Date Opponent/Location Time 11/26-27 @ Oswego Thanksgiving TourneyTBA 11/17 @ IHM 6:30 p.m. 12/3 vs. St. Laurence 7:30 p.m.11/18 - 26 @ U-High Tournament TBA 12/4 @ Juarez TBA 11/29 @ Dunbar 4:00 p.m. 12/7 @ St. Francis de Sales 7:30 p.m.11/30 @ Guerin Prep 7:00 p.m. 12/10 vs. Bishop McNamara 7:30 p.m.12/2 @ Josephinum 6:30 p.m. 12/14 vs. Bronzeville 7:30 p.m.12/7 @ Holy Trinity 6:30 p.m. 12/17 @ Brother Rice 7:30 p.m.12/9 @ Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. 12/20-22, 27Glenbard West Tournament TBA 12/13 @ Dyett 4:00 p.m. 1/7 vs. St. Rita 7:30 p.m.12/16 vs. St. Scholastica 6:30 p.m. 1/14 @ Providence 7:30 p.m.12/26 - 1/3 @ Luther South Tournament TBA 1/18 vs. Hales Franciscan 7:30 p.m.1/6 @ St. Gregory 6:30 p.m. 1/21 @ St. Ignatius 7:30 p.m.1/11 vs. Mount Assisi 6:30 p.m. 2/1 @ Guerin Prep 7:30 p.m.1/13 @ St. Francis de Sales 6:30 p.m. 2/4 @ Fenwick 7:30 p.m.1/18 @ Seton Academy 6:30 p.m. 2/8 vs. Leo 7:30 p.m.1/20 vs. St. Benedict 6:30 p.m. 2/12 or 13 Latin (@Loyola University) TBA 1/27 vs. Gordon Tech 6:30 p.m. 2/15 @ Mount Carmel 7:30 p.m.2/5 vs. Glenbard West 3:30 p.m. 2/18 vs. Gordon Tech 7:30 p.m.TBA GCAC Tourney TBA 2/25 Loyola Academy (@ United Center) TBA 2/14 Class AA IHSA Tournament TBA VARSITY BOYS WRESTLING Date Opponent/Location Time Date Opponent/Location Time 11/26-27 @ Conant Invite 11:00 a.m.1/6 vs. Shepard 5:00 p.m. 12/ 2 vs. Loyola/Farragut 5:00 p.m.1/7 @ Fenwick 5:00 p.m. 12/ 3 @ Bishop McNamara 5:00 p.m.1/8 vs. St. Laurence 10:00 a.m. 12/ 4 vs. Glenbrook South/Curie 9:00 a.m.1/13 @ Marist 5:00 p.m. 12/ 7 @ Guerin Prep 5:00 p.m.1/14 @ St. Ignatius/T.F. South 5:00 p.m. 12/ 10 @ St. Rita 5:00 p.m.1/15 @ St. Francis de Sales 10:00 a.m. 12/ 11 vs. Providence/Gordon Tech/Conant TBA 1/22 @ Catholic League Conf. Meet 12/ 15 vs. Hubbard 5:00 p.m. (Gordon Tech) 9:00 a.m. 12/ 17-18 @ Glenbrook South TournamentTBA 2/4 IHSA Regionals TBA 12/ 22-23 @ Dundee-Crown Tournament9:00 a.m.2/11-12 IHSA Sectionals TBA 12/ 30 vs. Brother Rice 10:00 a.m.2/18-19 IHSA State Finals TBA

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