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WINTER SPO WRA RTS P-U (See p.14) P magazine A publication for alumni and friends of De La Salle Institute Congratulations CLAss OF 2010! Read more about the academic and athletic accomplishments of our graduating seniors inside. Spring/Summer 2010 De La Salle Magazine Dear Friends, De La Salle Institute Spring/Summer 2010 TABLE OF CoNTENTS Board of Directors This is such an exciting time for all of us at De La Salle as we end another wonderful school year and send 2009–2010 Editors our graduates on to the next step in their lives. We are extremely proud of all of our young women and men, Chairman Michelle Aukstik Sleight and we wish them the best of luck as they begin their promising futures. Michael Walsh Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68 Photography Our spring/summer edition of the D Magazine focuses on the many accomplishments of the Class of 2010. ACADEMICS Vice Chairperson Michael Walsh Our Valedictorians and Salutatorians have written reflections on their time spent at De and all the feelings Valedictorian & Salutatorian Reflections 2 Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF Root Studios they have as they leave the comfort of our halls and venture off to pursue their dreams. You will also read IHSA Honors, Where Students are Playing 4 the inspiring story of many graduates of the Tolton Center. Where our Students are Going to College 5 Members Contributing Authors Mr. William S. Aldrich Iris Gist Cochran The feature story of the magazine recognizes the hard work of our Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64 Sarah Reczek Senior Honors students who have successfully completed their Independent Study Dissertation project. Not only did our students FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITY Mr. Marshall A. Blake Designer choose thought-provoking topics to conduct their research, this is the Tolton Preschool Graduation 6 Mr. George A. Bonomo ‘59 JB Chicago first year that the students presented their findings to an open audience. St. Baldrick’s Day Ceremony, Sophomore Retreat 7 Ms. Mary L. Burke It was a most challenging and rewarding task for our seniors, and they Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69 Printer M&G Graphics are to be commended. It is academic innovation like this dissertation Mr. Eugene L. Ferretti project that truly prepares De La Salle graduates for their future. Mr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84 De La Salle Magazine is published CAMPUS SCRAPBOOK Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64 three times a year by De La Salle During these difficult economic times, through your generosity, you Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67 Institute’s Office for Advancement. have insured a brilliant future not only for the Class of 2010, but for Photos 8-9 Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67 The purpose of this publication current and future students of De La Salle. On behalf of our parents Brother Michael Kadow, FSC is to unite the Christian Brothers, and the entire academic community, thank you for your continued Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF alumni, students, parents, faculty, faithful support of providing great futures for our Meteors. staff and friends together in De Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68 La Salle’s mission of excellence De La Salle President Father Paul Novak Mr. Matthew O’Malley in education. All submissions or I hope you enjoy this edition of the magazine, and I want to offer you FEATURE STORY comments should be directed to my fervent wish for a happy and relaxing summer. Student Dissertation 10-11 Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90 [email protected]. Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62 St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for Us! Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69 Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us! Ms. Cathryn P. Taylor To receive this magazine Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever! electronically, please send an PARENT PLACE Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64 e-mail to [email protected]. Summer Break Opportunities 12 President’s Council Spring Wrap-Up 13 Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSM Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53 President Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56 Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53 ATHLETICS Extollo Educational Winter Sports Recap 14 Foundation MISSION STATEMENT Spring Sports Update 15 Board of Directors De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education President begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for Brother Michael Quirk, FSC excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity DEVELOPMENT to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society. Gala Recap 16 Vice President Gala Scrapbook 18-19 Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56 Senior Pledge Program 20 INSTITUTE CAMPUS FOR YOUNG MEN Secretary/Treasurer 3455 SOUTH WABASH AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3885 Mr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73 P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142 LOURDES HALL CAMPUS FOR YOUNG WOMEN ALUMNI CONNECTION 1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507 Getting Together & Staying Connected 21 P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722 De La Salle Alumni Updates 22-24 TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTER - EAST CAMPUS Lourdes Alumnae Updates 25 3647 SOUTH State ST • Chicago, IL 60609-1951 www.dls.org P 312.747.3471 TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTER - WEST CAMPUS 115 SOUTH PULASkI RD • Chicago, IL 60624-2823 P 312.746.7744 De La Salle Magazine 1 ACADEMICS ED KEATING Institute Campus Valedictorian ELIZABETH HUMphREY Lourdes Hall Valedictorian The valedictorian at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men, Ed Keating attended Queen of Martyrs Elementary School The valedictorian at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, Elizabeth Humphrey is graduating from De La Salle in Chicago. Graduating with a 4.826 GPA in the Honors Program and ranking No. 1 in the 173-member Class of 2010, Keating with a 4.935 grade-point average in the Honors Program and ranking No. 1 in the 113-member Class of 2010. will attend the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in the fall. Elizabeth, who came to De La Salle from Dirksen Middle School in Calumet City, IL, will attend Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Here is his reflection on what being the valedictorian in the Class of 2010 at the Institute Campus means to him: ME where she hopes to study Arabic, Spanish and Photography. While a student at De La Salle, Elizabeth participated in the National Honor Society, REACH Club, Peer Ministry and Spanish Club, as well as being a member of the tennis team and serving oing to De La Salle was a great high school choice. I could not have asked for as a writing center tutor. a better four years at the Institute. For me, it was the people around every day Here is her reflection on what being the valedictorian in the Class of 2010 at the Lourdes Hall Campus means to her: G who made my experience so fulfilling. The teachers, coaches, and kids at De La Salle are good people and make the days pleasant. The atmosphere is unique at our school hen I first came to De La Salle, some staff members already knew my name! I because we are so diverse and we excel academically and athletically. took this as a sign that I made the right decision to come to De La Salle. I met some great people who made high school better for me. I was able to be myself Personally, I was involved in football all four years and basketball and baseball freshman W since I entered just knowing my sister, Gabrielle Humphrey ’08, who had decided to transfer year. I was also a member of the National Honor Society my senior year. This is what that same year. makes “De” such a fun place to be. The people at De La Salle are also great in preparing their students for the future. Getting more involved in school and participating in things such as Peer Ministry, National Honor Society, which I was Vice President, and various other activities, I got to meet more I am attending the University of Illinois next year because of the help I received at De La people and also had an appreciation for De La Salle. Salle. In college, I’m going to feel out some classes and make sure I choose the right major before I declare. This doesn’t just apply to me, but to the entire Class of 2010 who have The 15 miles to and from school were worth it. I got a better education than I would have used De La Salle to set up promising plans for their futures. if I stayed in my city’s public school district. I also stepped out of my comfort zone to Valedictorian Ed Keating smiles with his father, interact and grow friendships with people of a different racial background. I became a part Ed, a 1974 De La Salle graduate, and Institute I ensure all that our class has made the De La Salle men proud. I am extremely honored to of a community not only at De La Salle, but also in LINK Unlimited, the organization that Campus principal Jim Krygier. be valedictorian of such a great class. Congratulations to all. helped me foster my education at De. Valedictorian Elizabeth Humphrey delivers her Being valedictorian is a great accomplishment for me because I feel that all my hard work remarks at the Young Women’s graduation. has not been in vain. I feel more proud of the fact that I had many of my peers supporting me, telling me that I would make it to the end.