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 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 -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. For that, I love them dearly. Everything that I have gone through during my four years of high school has prepared me for the academics, diversity, and also obstacles that I will face while going to college in Maine. I will appreciate everyone who has helped me make it to where I have gotten, and will also John Zackrison Institute Campus Salutatorian appreciate De La Salle for helping to develop me into the person I am today.

The salutatorian at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men, John Zackrison attended Francis Xavier Warde Elementary School in Chicago. Graduating with a 4.824 GPA in the Honors Program and ranking No. 2 in the 173-member Class of 2010, Zackrison will attend the University of Chicago in the fall. Here is his reflection on what being the salutatorian in the Class of 2010 at the Institute Campus means to him: Brittany Phillips Lourdes Hall Salutatorian

The salutatorian at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, Brittany Phillips attended Mark Sheridan Math and came to De La Salle three years ago, a disinherited Diaspora student of sorts, stunned by the closing of Archbishop Quigley and a little frightened at the Science Academy in Chicago. Graduating with a 4.799 GPA in the Honors Program and ranking No. 2 in the 113-member Class of I prospect of having to restart my high school career. In De La Salle, I found a 2010, Phillips will attend DePaul University in the fall. school, a challenge, and most importantly, a home. Here is her reflection on what being the salutatorian in the Class of 2010 at the Lourdes Hall Campus means to her: Though it was a difficult transition going from such a small school to a relatively large one, the students and staff of De La Salle were more than accepting of all the Quigley uring my sophomore year, I decided to take a big step; one that I am proud to say that transfers. It was not long before I was in all sorts of sports and activities including Cross I have taken. I began to involve myself in De La Salle’s after-school theater program, Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Peer Mediation, National Honor Society, and D Theatre 100. Peer Ministry. At first, I was very hesitant to take that step. I did not think that I would be very good at it, The people of De La Salle, in true Lasallian fashion, quickly made me one of their own, even though I was looking for a way to express myself. After much encouragement from and for that I am eternally grateful. friends and family, I finally took the chance, and I do not regret it for a single moment.

While De La Salle has made me a better scholar and athlete, De La Salle has most In joining the various groups offered in this program, such as Sword Combat and Creative importantly taught me to excel as a human being, from helping the needy to helping the Salutatorian John Zackrison delivers his remarks Drama, I was able to expand my network of friends and bond with the teachers who people who sit next to me. It has shown me the value of hard work on the field, in the at the Young Men’s graduation. moderated each group that I was a member of. I am very grateful for the support that each of classroom, and in the community. them has offered me through the years – creative or otherwise.

Though I now leave the wirelessly connected halls of the Institute Campus for the brick and ivy of the University of Chicago, I carry the I went from being terrified of stepping on a stage, to feeling at home on one. From an Lasallian spirit instilled within me as I journey on. I extend humblest thanks and deep admiration for all the people connected with the experience such as this, I have this to say to everyone: No matter what it is that you are De La Salle community. Brittany Phillips proudly displays her diploma next pursuing, do not sell yourselves short. With hard work, dedication, and determination, you can to Young Women’s principal Diane Brown and her father, Frank, a Class of 1982 graduate. finally attain what it is that you are seeking to accomplish. 2 Academics Academics 3 Academics

IHSA All-Academic Honors For Meteor Volleyball and Basketball Teams De La Salle can confidently say that our graduating seniors have achieved academic excellence and are destined to continue orty-two combined victories this The 17-member girls volleyball team As far as boys basketball is concerned, senior Measure educational success. season. Eighteen conference wins posted a cumulative GPA of 3.12, while the Jonathan Jesse (4.82) was atop the chart with F between their respective programs. 15-member boys basketball team’s cumulative junior Michael Carter (4.09), seniors Troy A range of top colleges and universities have awarded more An undefeated league championship in the GPA was 3.11. Torrence (3.99) and Zachary White (3.72) and of Success Girls Catholic Athletic Conference and an freshman Alex Foster (3.5) rounding out the than $2 million in academic scholarships to the members of the undefeated conference title in the Chicago top five. For the Class of 2010 Class of 2010 with a potential earning total of $8.2 million! Catholic League. “This is truly an impressive achievement,” As impressive as those numbers are, they Tom White said. “One of the things we stress We congratulate the Class of 2010 for being an outstanding group of graduates as they continue aren’t the ones in which De La Salle head at De La Salle is that attaining success in the their success in college at some of the nation’s finest institutions. varsity boys basketball coach Tom White classroom takes precedence over everything and girls varsity volleyball head coach Anna that takes place within the athletic arena. Marassa take the most pride. “I’d like to congratulate Coach Marassa and Alabama A&M University North Park University Rather, it’s the numbers 3.12 and 3.11 that the members of her volleyball team, as well provide the highest degree of satisfaction to The De La Salle volleyball team was recognized as our varsity boys basketball team for being American Academy of Art Northern Illinois University the veteran mentors. by the IHSA for academic excellence. recognized by the IHSA and for truly defining what it means to be a successful student- As a result of their success in the classroom, Beloit College Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota the Meteor boys varsity basketball and girls The highest girls volleyball team GPAs athlete at De La Salle.” varsity softball teams have been lauded by the belong to seniors Lauren Madia (4.34), Illinois High School Association for having Megan Koester (4.21) and Elizabeth Paluch Congratulations, Bradley University San Diego State University team grade-point averages of 3.0 for the 2009- (3.92), junior Maricruz Zarco (3.87) and senior Jackie Sernek (3.75). Meteors! 10 school year. Carthage College Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

One will travel to east-central Iowa to Cornell College. Another will head for Kansas City, MO to Coe College University of Akron start life at Rockhurst University. Yet another will journey down Interstate 57 to Eastern Illinois University. One more will remain on Chicago’s South Side and experience collegiate athletics at Where the . Cornell College University of Chicago Class of 2010 Wherever the student-athletes from De La Salle’s Class of 2010 will compete collegiately next year, they do so knowing that their years of wearing the royal blue and gold of the Institute have De Paul University University of Illinois at Chicago left them prepared. Will Play Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Baseball Boys Basketball Football Eastern University University of Missouri – Columbia James Hartnett (Wabash) Jonathan Jesse (Benedictine) D.J. Bland (Eastern Illinois) Hampton University University of Michigan Alfredo Herrera (Dominican) Rob Robinson (North Park) Ed Keating (Illinois)

Mark Kasper (Joliet Junior College) Aaron Samuel (Rockhurst) Thomas Rodriguez (North Park) Illinois State University University of Pittsburgh

Mike Rosario (Joliet Junior College) Girls Basketball Taylor Simental (Iowa Wesleyan) Indiana State University University of St. Francis

Joe Ucho (Prairie State) Angel Brooks (Lewis) Troy Torrence (Saint Xavier) Kentucky State University University of Tampa

Casey Zwiazek (Dominican) Golf Track and Field Lewis University Valparaiso University

Boys Soccer Justin Cook (Carthage) Anthony Abraham (Wartburg) Milwaukee School of Engineering VanderCook College of Music Luis Perez (University of Illinois at Chicago) Softball Crystal Jones (Wartburg) Monmouth College Wabash College Wrestling Jackie Sernek (Cornell College) John Zackrison (Chicago) Jacob Bugajski Western Michigan University (Lakeland College) Alex Hanes (Indiana State)

4 Academics Academics 5 faith, service & community

Feeding our neighbors Serving Our Neighbors Tolton Preschool Graduation The Sophomore Way Catholic Schools Week The following story was authored by Tolton instructor Mary Ellen Lesniak regarding the Catholic Schools Week is a time for students to rejoice in the graduation of members of Tolton’s early childhood initiative. Lesniak writes about the quality education rooted in Catholic values that they receive from De La Salle. It is a time to thank parents and guardians for preschoolers who have completed their programs at Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish and the the sacrifices that they make to send their children to Catholic Toman Branch of the Chicago Public Library. Both facilities are located in the Little Village schools and it is a time to connect with other Catholic schools neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side. and organizations. This year, De La Salle celebrated Catholic Schools Week by taking to the community and having every e La Salle thanks all of the Tolton instructors for Kimberly Zavala was one of the most devoted members of student, faculty and staff member serve in surrounding schools their caring, concern and commitment to helping “Emily’s Letter Club” -45’ of intensive fun learning letters- Sophomore students lend a hand at the Greater Chicago Food and organizations. Members of the De La Salle community Dthese young women and men take the important in Tepeyac. She is going to join the John Spry Elementary Depository as part of their retreat experience. served in 25 elementary schools and social service agencies. Our first steps in becoming lifelong learners and perhaps School in Little Village. Keep going Kim with your The total sophomore retreat experience at De La Salle Institute students tutored, assisted with recess, cleaned, graded papers, and someday becoming students at De La Salle’s Institute enthusiasm for learning. focuses on connecting students to the real-world issues of assisted teachers with a variety of other tasks. Upon the return Campus for Young Men and Lourdes Hall Campus for Arlette Rendon is going to join John Spry Elementary poverty and hunger, both local and worldwide. Students spend to De La Salle, students, faculty and staff gathered together to Young Women. School too. She is so well versed in Spanish as well as in the first part of their day at the Greater Chicago Food Depository reflect on their day and discuss the importance of service. Congratulations to the Tolton students and instructors! English. Maria Olmedo, her mom, told me in confidence where they serve their local community. The latter half of De La Salle Institute is proud of the well-rounded and We have an incredible group of children who will be that she needs to study very hard in her English class in our the day is spent at De La Salle and is filled with activities and innovative education that the Meteors receive during moving on from our Tolton early childhood program to program, because of her eager child. reflection on their service and the issues of poverty and hunger. their four years here. Catholic Schools Week provides great adventures in kindergarten. This group has captured Students learn about the challenges that a family faces if they a platform for which students, the hearts of their teachers. We believe that as they have TOMAN depend on a minimum-wage income and they learn about faculty and staff can give back gifted our program with their creativity and sense of Vanessa Duran is a wonderful student. She will accomplish the disparity between the 1st and 3rd World countries. The to the local community, a wonder, they will bring these gifts to their new schools. great things because of her strong will. She will contribute outcome of the sophomore retreat is that students come value that is instilled in Some of these children have been with us just this year, to the excellence of Eli Whitney Elementary School. away with a greater sense of how their service works every Meteor. while others have grown up in the program since they were Betzaida Mata is ready to join Zapata Academy in Little in small, but important ways to bring about justice in two years old. We are honored to present our rainbow of Village. She has a calm spirit, but is determined to learn. the world. This retreat experience brings to life the Catholic Schools cheerful students who will enroll in kindergarten this year: Step by step she accomplished all the preschool goals. Keep lessons learned in the classroom about our mission Week was filled with going in that way, Betzaida! as Christians in this world and how we can work to De La Salle students OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC Jahaziel Cordova is interested to learn English now! His bring alive the Kingdom of God on earth. connecting with local Melissa Rizo is ready to go to Liberty Elementary School in family has moved often, so he has only recently rejoined youth. Cicero. She is tremendously happy with the idea of learning our program. He is eager to learn and ready to soar in the big school with her older sister. We are going academically at Zapata Academy. to miss you Meli, as well as your wonderful Ricardo Garcia is going to Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Meteors Fundraise for Kids’ Cancer Cure smile! School. Lourdes, his mom, told us that Ricardo’s The proud preschool desire to learn English is what brought her to the Tolton ESL program. She wants to learn English eteors have a tradition of giving and during the St. Baldrick’s fundraising graduates from Tolton. to help her son. Ricardo is always demanding event, our students easily exceeded their giving goal. The St. Baldrick’s Day that she read him more and more books! He is MCeremony at the Institute Campus for Young Men in which 67 Meteors – both the happiest student to come to our program, students and staff – shaved their heads in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, not only because of us (of course), but raised more than $17,640. The goal was $15,000. because our site is a library! St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood Kathya Grau, thanks to Tolton cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children instructor Emily Alberghini, has with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family. become a voracious writer. She is always creating poems, tales and The entire De La Salle community came together for St. Baldrick’s through pledges scripts for movies! As an only and money donated on the day of the event, which marked the fourth consecutive child, Kathya’s challenge was to year De La Salle has held a St. Baldrick’s Day ceremony. In addition, students at De gain social skills, a task that has La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women raised money for St. Baldrick’s been accomplished as she now by selling buttons and shamrocks. Thank you to all who participated and helped the plays generously with her many Meteors exceed their goal for this important cause! preschool buddies. Good luck and God bless you James Hartnett ‘10 is interviewed at the St. Baldrick’s Day pep all. You are our wonderful rally by Fox News anchor and fellow shavee Patrick Elwood. children forever….

6 Faith, Service & Community Faith, Service & Community 7 campus scrapbook

1. 3. 5. 6.

7.

5. Members of De La Salle’s Advancement staff congratulate faculty member Tom Wegesin as he leaves the Institute to become a Christian Brother.

6. Members of the National Honor Society at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women prepared Easter baskets for patients at Children’s Memorial Hospital as a service project.

7. John Zackrison ’10 places ashes on the forehead of 2. 4. faculty member Chris Wood during Ash Wednesday services in the Parmer Activity Center.

8. Fourteen of De La Salle’s best and brightest members of the Class of 2010 gather after being chosen Illinois State Scholars.

8.

1. The De La Salle boys varsity basketball team has its 8. picture displayed in Times Square while visiting New York City.

2. Mercedes Zapata ’10 portrays Bernadette Soubiroux during the annual Our Lady of Lourdes Mass.

3. Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC, shares a moment with D.J. Bland ’10, Jonathan Jesse ’10, Aaron Samuel ’10 and Zach White ’10 during the Great Futures Gala.

4. Jessica Arriaga ’12, a member of the De La Salle Bicycle Club, helps students from the Polaris Charter Academy repair their bikes.

8 Campus Scrapbook Campus Scrapbook 9 Feature Story

College-Bound

For many of the seniors, the dissertation project grew to become more than a research paper assignment to complete with Confidence: in order to graduate with Honors. Their experience impacted who they are as individuals and the thoughts and opinions they now carry into life beyond high school. For Galka, she became a more informed citizen as she gained A Snapshot of the Honors Senior Dissertation Experience a better understanding of economics, history and the government from her research topic “Social and Psychological Impacts of the Great Depression and the Economic Crisis of 2009.” “This project helped me learn about the part I Co-Authored by Sarah Reczek and Margaret Grabowski ‘06 can play in the government and the economy at large,” Galka said. he Honors Program Senior Dissertation In addition to mastering the college-level writing and Elizabeth Humphrey chose to research bipolar project is one of the many challenging research, Louis and his Honors classmates deepened disorder as her dissertation project, motivated As all of our seniors proudly marched assignments our Meteors tackle during their their knowledge of subject matters that were important by a family member who has the disorder. She studies at the Institute that truly prepares on Graduation Day, the entire school T to them. Louis discovered in his sophomore year at De followed her personal passion to learn more them for their future college experience. This final La Salle that he wanted to pursue a career in marketing about something important to her. In the process, component of the Honors Program curriculum affords community looked on with pride at their and advertising, but wanted to push himself to gain Humphrey realized that “the most important thing students the opportunity to conduct an independent deeper knowledge about the subject. After completing for me was that I believed in what I was doing, achievements over the past four years. study research project, prepare a lengthy research paper his dissertation research on the distinctions between I wanted to finish something I started, and I was communicating their findings marketing and advertising and doing it for myself. I was driven more to just do it Looking ahead to college and career, De and give an oral defense of their effects on society, Louis for me and what I would learn in the process and their research to their teacher- La Salle graduates can confidently take is fully confident to pursue his teach others as opposed to getting to graduate with advisor, academic deans dream profession. “I have all this Honors. I was able to have a better understanding and other faculty, staff and their next steps because of the academic information about marketing and of bipolar disorder, so that I could then relate students who attend the public advertising that I feel prepared to better and help my family members. I feel proud preparation and personal development defense. major in this field once I get to that I did all of that hard work…and yes, I will

the college of my choice,” said now graduate with Honors.” they have experienced at De La Salle. While the idea of the paper Louis. and the defense at first seemed overwhelming for Honors students from the Class some of the students, most of of 2010 chose topics that were them look back on the project creative and inspiring, selecting Christian Leon as quite an accomplishment. subject matters that truly explains his research Elizabeth Galka summarized sparked their interest as areas to findings on Mexican art. it best while remembering explore. Alberto Jimenez chose when she first received the 2010 Valedictorian Elizabeth Humphrey to research the topic of political presents her dissertation on bipolar disorder. dissertation assignment: “I was heterogeneity of American intimidated about it because I politics and “the controlling bias had never written such a long paper! It didn’t seem in Congress.” When asked why he chose this topic, realistic.” Elizabeth not only successfully produced Alberto stated how he “always had a curiosity about that lengthy of a writing piece, but she finished with politics and how members of Congress debate and a sense of confidence for her future studies. “[The interact with each other. I wanted to get more familiar dissertation project] helped me a lot and prepared me with politics and become a more aware citizen.” Not well for college, since I know that the research papers only did Alberto prepare himself for college by “further are well over 15 pages in college,” Elizabeth said. familiarizing myself with a college-like atmosphere, Louis Perez echoed a similar confidence with regard from the lengthy research and writing to getting used to his preparedness for college after his dissertation. “I to presenting my findings to a crowd,” but he felt that feel really prepared for college because of the Senior his topic gave him insight into something that others Dissertation project,” he said. “Doing another 25-page would get at an older age, claiming that “it has really paper now doesn’t seem like a big deal.” changed me morally.”

10 Feature Story Feature Story 11 Parent place

Making Summer the Most Summer Road Trips Worth Taking of Don’t forget about packing the car for a short For the grammar road trip to some interesting sites just hours Tip! school students in your from Chicago. Hike, fish, camp and enjoy the beauty of nature at Starved Rock State Park, one of family, don’t forget about the Break the Seven Wonders of Illinois. Visit the Lincoln Home De La Salle Academic and National Historic Site in Springfield in 2010 to celebrate Athletic Summer Camps With summer break just around the corner, this edition of Parent Place is dedicated to providing parents with the 150th Anniversary this summer! suggestions of various educational options to keep your students engaged between May and August. The great of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 presidential City of Chicago and surrounding cultural sites are abundant with opportunities for high school students to campaign. continue learning and developing new skills, even during the months away from the classroom. While this list is Across the state border is the Indiana not exhaustive, hopefully some of these avenues for summer adventure will be new to parent readers and could Dunes National Lakeshore offering over Visit our Athletics spark an interest for your entire family to make the most of summer break! 15,000 acres of wildlife and 15 miles webpage at of Lake Michigan shoreline, the park’s www.dls.org most significant recreational resource. for further details. Chicago Walking Tours Unique Summer Camps

What better way to challenge The list of summer camps available in Chicago is endless. The following a student’s knowledge of are unique options for De La Salle students to continue their exposure to the city’s history, politics innovative educational experiences: and culture than embarking on self-led walking tours! • Chicago Filmmakers Digital • Provision Theatre Company Spring EVENTS Wrap-Up Suggested neighborhoods Movie Making Camp offers located at 1001 W. Roosevelt Road to explore include Hyde students ages 15 to 18 exploration teaches students ages 5 to 16 about Park and the University of of every aspect of filmmaking, character development, how to he annual Father- Son Bowling event organized by Coach Ray Garcia Chicago for its rich history, including working on fictional make new friends and other ‘major was held on April 27th, 2010. It was a great time had by all – over cosmopolitan charm, museums video blogs! Two-week session life stuff’ taught via weekly themes 20 father-and-son teams took to the challenge at Lawn Lanes. Thank tuition is $475. incorporating games, dancing, T and the beautiful University you to everyone who supported this fun event! of Chicago campus. Jackson www.chicagofilmmakers.org singing and costume contests. One-week session tuition is $200; Park is adjacent to Hyde Park, April was a busy month for showing parent support at various De La Salle offering 600 acres of lush four-week session tuition is $800. events. On Saturday, April 17th, the newly formed ‘D-Dads’ Father’s Club of vegetation, lagoons and beach • GreenApple Science and www.provisiontheater.org area. Technology Lincoln Park Camps De La Salle Institute gathered volunteers together to work the VIP section at challenge high school students the Fifth Annual Club Boxing Night. to increase problem solving and Enhance the tour by Tip! critical thinking with hands- reading the popular Also in April, the Parent Association hosted the annual Spring on invention and robotics novel The Devil In the White Ricobene Night on Wednesday, April 28th where projects such as creating “green City by Erik Larson which $532 was raised to help the Meteors! The event machines” incorporating solar, tells the story of the World’s proceeds will be used to help create trophy wind and renewable resources. Columbian Exposition held in cases for displaying the various Meteor Tuition starts at $250 per Chicago in 1893 and narrates weekly program. awards on both campuses. true tales of Daniel Burnham www.greenapplecamps.com and H. H. Holmes, two famous characters in Chicago history.

12 Parent Place Parent Place 13 Athletics

Winter Sports Recap Spring Sports Update

Whether on the basketball court, the wrestling mat or at center ice, there were a variety of venues in which De La Salle’s Girls Softball student-athletes and coaches experienced success this past winter. Here are the highlights: The Meteor varsity softball team began its season winning 14 of its first 19 games overall and five of seven in the GCAC Red. Leading the way for the Meteors were pitcher Jackie Sernek ’10, Boys Basketball As a team, the Meteors finished 17-11 overall At the Class 3A De La Salle Sectional, Buss outfielder Alex Garza ’12, third baseman Jaicie Botica ’11, shortstop Alex Hanes ’10, catcher and won the GCAC White regular-season placed second at 285 and Bugajski finished Nikki Ortiz ’10, outfielder Barb Doherty ’10, first baseman Kelly Crowley ’12 and second baseman Varsity head coach Tom White won the Steve championship. In addition, the Meteors third at 130 to advance to the state meet at the Frankie Castagna ’12. Bumm Memorial Coaching Award at the 37th also picked up the GCAC Red consolation University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall. Annual City of Palms Classic held at Bishop championship in the postseason. The Meteors, who were hitting .409 as a team, outscored their opponents 163-61 through the first 19 Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL. White At the St. Ignatius Regional, Bugajski, Buss, games. They also won the Tuscola Tournament and were second at the Mattoon Tournament. also won the Tony Lawless Award as the Jackie Sernek ‘10 leads the Leonard Cantrell ’11, Pat Golden ’10, Jamal Coach of the Year in the Catholic League Hockey In addition, Botica, Garza and Sernek were chosen to the All-GCAC Red Team. Meteors to a GCAC win. after leading De La Salle to a 19-7 overall Graham ’11, Eric Helson ’10, Rivera ’11 and Joe Iazzetto ’13 and Dan Maher ’13 garnered John Shilney ’11 all placed for the Meteors. record and 14-0 in the league. berths on the 2009-10 All-Metro North Junior The freshman, sophomore and varsity Varsity Hockey Team while competing for Water Polo Boys Baseball Girls Soccer a team combined with student-athletes from teams all won the Catholic League In just its second season of existence, the Among the highlights thus far this season The Meteors varsity soccer program turned Evanston High School. Academics with the varsity going undefeated in the Meteor boys water polo team had one of for the Meteor varsity baseball team was in a solid effort this season with a second- conference and the sophomores going Ed Keating ’10 was one of three recipients of its biggest wins, defeating Catholic League being ranked No. 20 in the area by the place finish and a 6-1 record in the Girls undefeated for the entire season. Girls Bowling the National Football Foundation’s Scholar- opponent Mount Carmel 18-8. Chicago Sun-Times in the issue of May 10. Catholic Athletic Conference. Among the Guard Robert Robinson ’10, forward Troy The girls bowling team placed 12th in the Athlete Award in the state of Illinois. As a At that point in the season, the Meteors had highlights on the schedule was a victory Torrence ’10 and forward Michael Shaw 15-team field competing at the St. Ignatius result of his plaudit, Keating will receive an overall record of 17-7-1 and were 10-4 over conference foe St. Scholastica along ’11 were chosen to the All-Catholic League Sectional. a partial college tuition scholarship for the in the League. with a fourth-place finish at the Reavis Team. Shaw also was named to the Illinois 2010-11 school year, courtesy of a joint Ram Classic. Basketball Coaches Association All-State donation from the NFF and Bears Care, Included in the teams De La Salle has First Team. defeated in CCL competition were The top players this season on the pitch Wrestling the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Brother Rice, St. Laurence and Providence were midfielder Veronica Alvarez ‘11, Three Meteors placed at the Catholic Bears. Keating maintains a 4.875 grade-point Catholic, all of which have been ranked in defender Hanna Bansley ’11, defender Girls Basketball League tournament. James Buss ’12 won the average in the Honors Program and is ranked 285-pound weight class, while Angelo Rivera the top five during the course of the season. Candice Burke ’10, midfielder Katie Three members of the varsity girls basketball No. 1 in the 173-member Class of 2010 at De Cline ’12, midfielder Selena Hernandez team garnered berths on the All-Girls ’11 and Jacob Bugajski ’10 both were third at La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. Turning in key performances this season ’13, defender Sylvia Reyes ’12, defender Catholic Athletic Conference White 160 and 130 respectively. By finishing first in his weight class, Buss became De La Salle’s for the Meteors have been pitchers/ Liz Sierra ’12, forward Wendy Sotelo Basketball Team for the 2009-10 season. Members of the Meteor water polo fifth Catholic League champion since 2007. shortstops Pat Haynes ’12 and Anthony ’12, defender Marquita Wiggins ’10 and Receiving the plaudit were guard/forward team get fired up before a match. Candice Burke ’10, guard Natalie Williams Shimkus ’12, catcher Mark Munizzi ’11, midfielder Maricruz Zarco ’11. ’11 and forward JaVonna Smith ’12. outfielder Chuck Trentz ’10, outfielder Among those Meteors contributing this Mark Kasper ’10, third baseman Zach season were John Griffin ’11, Erik Medina Wiseman ’11, outfielder Casey Zwiazek ’11, T.J. Rodriguez ’10, Austin Siegel ’12, ’10, first baseman Brandon Walsh ’10 and Boys Bowling Brandon Spearman ’10 and Aaron Shariq ’13. second baseman Ronell Coleman ’13.

Gary Young ’10 was chosen as the recipient of the Tony Lawless Award by the as the top senior in his respective sport. Young was the Meteor Athletics • The Meteor varsity boys tennis team had the most athletes partici- third De La Salle student-athlete to win the Tony Lawless Award during the 2009-10 pating in the tenure of head coach Steve Hopkins. As a sign of their improvement, the Meteors beat Catholic League opponent Brother Rice. school year, joining football player D.J. Bland ’10 and soccer player Luis Perez ‘10. • The boys varsity volleyball team placed fourth in the Holy Trinity Invitational Tournament behind the solid play of outside hitter and As an individual, Young finished 44th in the state tournament. • In girls track and field, Amber Carson ’13 was a finalist in the 100 team captain Zach White ‘10, who was named to the all-tournament meters at the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference meet and placed eighth. team. During the season, the Meteors also turned in competitive Head coach Ray Garcia won the Tony Lawless Award as the Coach of the Year in the performances against St. Ignatius, Kelvyn Park, Nazareth, Fenwick • In boys track and field, the Meteors were fifth at the Chicago Chicago Catholic League. In his eight years as the Meteors’ head coach, Garcia has and Gordon Tech. Catholic League meet as Ahmad Evans ’11 won the 100 with a time of enabled De La Salle to make five trips to the Illinois High School Association state • Athletic director and head varsity boys basketball coach Tom 11.04 seconds. The Meteors’ 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relay teams also won finals as well as winning four Catholic League championships. White was inducted into the Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame the CCL championship. on May 6 during the CCL’s 50th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. The Meteor varsity bowling team was 18th in the state tournament. Team members As for the Illinois High School Association state meet at Eastern Illinois were Bryant Barnard ’10; Rich Barnotes ’10; Mike Ginger ’10; William Moody ’12; The De La Salle bowling team reached • The Meteors’ bass fishing team won the Illinois High School University, the Meteors were represented by Evans, who qualified in Eric Noto ’12; Joe Scumaci ’10; Gary Young ’10 and Casey Zwiazek ’10. 18th in the state tournament. Association’s Sectional held at Wolf Lake. The Meteors finished atop both the 100 (10.98 seconds) and 200 (22.26), in addition to the 4 x 100 the 18-boat field as they caught three fish for a total weight of 6.99 lbs and 4 x 200 relay teams. 14 Athletics and advanced to the state finals. Athletics 15 development

Third Annual Heerey Foundation A Night to Great Remember Visits De La Salle n April 21, De La Salle Institute welcomed Tom Baltz, Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Othe Bernard Heerey Family Foundation, to the Institute Campus for Young Men. His visit proved to be a great opportunity to talk with key administrators, tour the FuturesGala campus and meet with 12 of the Heerey student-scholars It was a particularly special night during the Third Annual Great Futures Gala held who represented our freshmen, sophomores, juniors on Friday, April 16, 2010. Cathedral Hall at the University Club of Chicago was at and seniors. maximum capacity with energetic guests who joined De La Salle in honoring Chicago For the past three years, De La Salle Institute has been Mayor and De La Salle Class of 1960 alumnus, Richard M. Daley, as the 2010 Jared Philp ‘12, Stephanie Philp ‘13 and Gage Philp ‘11 the recipient of a renewed grant from the Bernard Heerey Founder’s Award recipient. Family Foundation to provide financial assistance to he night was especially grand as this was partners in moving the mission of De La Salle Institute families with multiple children attending De La Salle. This the first year that the Founder’s Award was forward. The entire De La Salle community would like year, 82 students were awarded scholarships of $2,500 T presented to an alumnus of the school. Mayor to thank everyone who supported or attended the Third each. The Heerey student-scholars expressed their sincere Daley received the award for his dedication and Annual Great Futures Gala. appreciation for the generous support of the Foundation leadership in the field of education. The Mayor has Thanks to the generosity displayed during and indicated that the scholarships have truly made a truly built a legacy of improving educational programs the successful silent auction alone, De La difference for their families. in our city and relentlessly fighting for our youth. Mayor Daley has especially impacted De La Salle Salle was able to raise more than $20,000 We would like to thank Tom for his recent visit to the Institute with significant contributions to the futures of toward student financial assistance. The Great Institute Campus. The entire educational community our young men and women experiencing the innovative Futures Gala in total raised $250,000 which remains grateful to the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Chris Lisenby ‘12 and Josh Lisenby ‘11 and excellent Lasallian education at makes possible granting financial assistance for its generosity and endorsement of De La Salle’s De La Salle. to students who otherwise would not be able position as an educational leader in Chicago. to attend De La Salle. During the event, the Mayor was presented with the distinguished Founder’s Award and a gift of a framed De La Salle varsity basketball jersey with his number Proud from his high school basketball days. The jersey was Recipients of autographed by the 2010 undefeated Chicago Catholic Heerey League Championship team, and four members of the Scholarship De La Salle varsity basketball team came to personally present the award to the night’s VIP honoree. Nick Klupchak ‘12 Madeline Abraham ‘12 and Anthony Abraham ‘10 The alumni, friends and distinguished guests also and Adam Klupchak ‘12 joined together in recognition of the Mayor’s 50th anniversary of graduating from De La Salle Institute in the Class of 1960. The remarks Mayor Daley gave were indicative of how appreciative he was for his experiences at De La Salle and how committed the Mayor is to continuing to provide quality education for Founder’s Award Recipient and 1960 alumnus Mayor the future leaders of our city and our world. Mayor Daley proudly displays the basketball jersey given to Daley and all of the guests in attendance are critical him by members of the Meteor basketball team.

16 Development Development 17 development

Scrapbook

6. De La Salle graduate Mercedes Zapata ’10 presents Mayor Daley with her beautiful portrait commemorating 6. Great FuturesGala his 50th anniversary of graduating from the Institute. 7. Donna and Bruce Liimatainen were among those who generously supported the Great Futures Gala. 1. The Chicago Musical Connection provides entertainment at the 2010 Great Futures Gala. 8. Fr. Paul Novak, OSM poses for a pre-cocktail hour photo 1. with Lori and Dennis Aukstik ‘74. 2. De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM, greets Mary Carol and Dr. Robert Vanecko. 9. The banner of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the autographed basketball jersey presented to Mayor Daley 3 . Fr. Paul Novak, OSM, WMAQ-TV’s Ginger Zee and beautify the dais at the Great Futures Gala. Patrick Huels ’67 share a moment prior to the Great Futures Gala. 10. The evening’s honored guest, Mayor Richard M. Daley ’60, 4. Joe Wodark ‘ 01 and David Moore ’00 are welcomed addresses those in attendance at the Great Futures Gala. 7. by Fr. Paul Novak, OSM.

5. Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women campus minister Sr. Josita Krzeminski, SSJ-TOSF and Sr. Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF showed their support. 8.

3. 2.

5. 9. 4. 10.

18 Development Development 19 Alumni Connection

Speaker Margaret Grabowski ‘06 with Alumni Return Father Paul Novak, OSM. to Motivate Getting Together Senior Giving &Staying Connected On Thursday, April 22, alumni and friends of De La Salle By Iris Gist Cochran Institute gathered together at US Cellular Field’s Miller he Office for Advancement hosted the students that Margaret and Bob, like a senior breakfast at the Lourdes many other De La Salle alumni, generously Lite Extra Base Suite & Terrace to root for the White Sox T Hall Campus for the young women support the school. Principals Diane Brown as they took on the Tampa Bay Rays. on March 4, 2010. A week later, a and Jim Krygier were on hand to offer senior breakfast was held at the Institute additional words of wisdom. Members from Campus for the young men. At these two the Class of 2010 were asked to make a special events, members from the Class five-year pledge commitment on behalf of hat a resounding event, in spite of a Proceeds from the event advance programs and of 2010 had the opportunity to hear their graduating class. Funds raised will be loss by the White Sox. A buffet dinner of financial assistance provided to the students of De La from De La Salle alumni Margaret used to support scholarships, technology, W sandwiches, salads and ballpark snacks was Salle Institute. Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Grabowski ‘06 and Bob Fiorentino athletics, fine arts and other important needs plentiful and beer and soda were available throughout ballpark and spent some time with alumni and friends ’00. They shared stories about their of the school. the game. The chilly temperature did not stop anyone of D! A special thanks to the Young Alumni Club for educational experiences after high from stepping out onto the terrace for an unbeatable hosting such a fun event. Be sure to watch the website school, their ongoing career The Class of 2010 view of the game. Guests came back inside to check on and newsletters next spring and reserve your tickets to progress and why they give the Bulls game, Blackhawks game and NFL draft, all our next De La Salle Institute Night at the Sox Game! back to the Institute. raised nearly broadcasted on flat screen TVs in the suite – a Father Paul Novak, OSM sports fan’s heaven! provided a PowerPoint $14,000 in pledge presentation about De During the 7th inning stretch, winners of the La Salle, its Lasallian commitments. Sox-themed raffle and split-the-pot drawing educational mission and In true Meteor fashion, the young women were announced. Winners took home the future plans of the and men attending De La Salle continue Sox game tickets, gift cards, autographed school. He stressed to demonstrate their dedicated spirit. We memorabilia and cash prizes! Of course, the importance of greatly appreciate the Class of 2010 for giving back to the no one left empty-handed – all attendees Institute, reminding their generosity. received a De La Salle Meteors coozie to take home with them. Robert Fiorentino ‘00 talks to the senior boys about giving back to De La Salle.

Alumni and friends enjoy the Consider an IRA Taxable Donation to De La Salle! view from the Terrace Suite at the White Sox game. Announcing: Congress extends the IRA Charitable Rollover law into 2010. To make a taxable donation to De La Salle, please Gifts of funds from your IRAs up to $100,000 per year could be made tax-free contact Iris Gist Cochran at (312) 842-7355 ext 152 to charities such as De La Salle. This extension of the federal IRA Rollover Law which expired in 2009 could be a great way to help the Institute.

20 Alumni Connection Alumni Connection 21 Alumni Connection

Alumni Updates Adam Chavarria ‘92 1958 1965 Jerry Driscoll is retired and lives with his wife, Sharon, in Wayzata, MN. James Chaloupka is a teacher and resides in Berwyn, IL with his wife, & Larry Gonzalez ‘92 • Any Size Catering, Driscoll retired from the United States Air Force in 1987 after 24 years Christine. Chaloupka’s email address is [email protected]. Big or Small. of service. Driscoll also retired from American Airlines in 2000 after 12 Chaloupka was inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials ½ years of service and also retired from NetJets Aviation in 2009 after 9 Association on April 24, 2010 for his 39 years of service as a of Taqueria Los Comales • Delivery & ½ years of service. Driscoll, who is still on flying status, was also a POW wrestling official and coach. Adam Chavarria and Larry Gonzalez became good friends at De La Salle and stayed Set-Up Available from April 24, 1966 to February 12, 1973. Congratulations! in touch after graduating in 1992. What followed 10+ years later was a business • 19 Locations Driscoll’s email address is [email protected]. Michael Kohlstedt is a chief financial officer in the manufacturing partnership that has since grown the booming Taqueria Los Comales family-owned industry. He resides in Midlothian, IL and his email address is franchise. Originally opened by Larry’s father in 1973, Los Comales now has 19 1961 [email protected]. locations throughout Chicagoland. Adam and Larry bring their unique skill sets in Adam is grateful to Richard Meuris is a retired police officer and lives in Palos Park, IL. His John Mietlicki is a retired human resources manager and lives with Tradicionales Los Comales business, marketing and finance to the email address is [email protected]. his wife, Constance, in White House, TN. Mietlicki’s email address is De La Salle for preparing Mexican Restaurant restaurant, headquartered in Little Village [email protected]. 1963 at 3141 W. 26th Street. Adam is grateful him to “adapt to each John Kutyba lives in Chicago and is an active participant in De La Salle 1966 to De La Salle for preparing him to “adapt situation at hand, and to Friends of “D” Discount to each situation at hand, and to overcome alumni activities. Kutyba, who is retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Joseph Kretz is a teacher and calls Ft. Worth, TX home. His email overcome adversity if you the Chicago Public Schools, can be reached at [email protected]. address is [email protected]. adversity if you want to succeed.” He also developed a solid work ethic in the want to succeed.” 1964 1973 Honors program. “I really enjoyed my 10% OFF Joseph Leonaitis has relocated to Iuka, MS. In 2008, he was an time with the Honors classes, and I was certainly ahead of the game once I got to Raul X. Ruiz Rooney stopped by in March to visit the Institute Campus On Purchases over $10.00 at the restaurant independent presidential candidate with the American New Genesis for Young Men. He currently lives in New Mexico. Ruiz Rooney runs college,” said Adam. party. Leonaitis’ email address is [email protected]. his own business, “El Angel Photography.” He is also the official or The Lasallian value of serving others rings true for Los Comales. Larry and Adam photographer of the New Mexico Athletic Association and a member of Robert M. Pacyga was inducted into the Partners in Science Hall of Fame organize Thanksgiving baskets for families in need, sponsor youth soccer leagues All Catering Orders in recognition for his outstanding performance and lasting contributions the Professional Photographers of America. and open their facilities to church groups as ways of giving back. Adam and Present this coupon for discount. in science and mathematics for 20 years in the Partners in Science Ruiz Rooney can be reached at [email protected]. His website is Larry, along with Adam’s uncle, De La Salle board member Vic Chavarria ‘69, Valid only at the 3141 W. 26th Street location program. Pacyga resides in Darien, IL. www.elangelphoto.net. Congratulations! organized Los Comales to host Alumni 5th Quarters during basketball season. Los Comales remains a strong partner with De La Salle in efforts to grow the success of www.loscomales.com the Institute. Omar Solis ‘95 1976 1984 & Christian Solis ‘99 • 3267 S. Halsted St Robert E. Dickens Jr. is an area manager and lives in Redlands, CA. His Andrew Preer Jr. is a college student and lives in Austin, TX. His email Chicago IL. 60608 email address is [email protected]. address is [email protected]. of Nana Joseph A. Kochan is a resident of Oak Lawn, IL. His email address is 1985 Since the opening of Nana at 32nd and Halsted in August 2009, the family-owned • (312) 929-2486 [email protected]. Kevin G. Smith is working in the field of college administration. He lives restaurant serving organic breakfast and lunch has become a local hot spot. The in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. Solis brothers, Omar (Class of 1995) and Christian (Class of 1999), have done an • www.nanaorganic.com 1979 outstanding job of launching a unique and successful enterprise, following their Mike McGowan is the assistant trainer for the Washington Nationals 1988 family’s legacy of local eateries, including baseball team. McGowan visited the Institute in April as the Nationals Jerry Armstrong has relocated to Avon, IN. His email address is Tacos Erendira. What makes Nana special “It was about raising were in town and reminisced about his days as a Meteor. McGowan’s [email protected]. Organic breakfast & lunch. email address is [email protected]. among the organic restaurant movement awareness to consumers Currently is its approach that goes beyond simply serving Dinner service will 1990 being a “green” trend. Omar spearheaded about their food choices, commence on June 2nd. 1981 Roger Scalise is an accountant and resides in Chicago with his wife, extensive research on the local economy where our food comes Ray Carrington lives in Chicago and is working in the construction Jennifer, and their two children. Scalise’s email address is and the organic farming industry to guide industry. His email address is [email protected]. [email protected]. from and how Nana cares the restaurant’s menu selection and food Stop by & Edward T. Smith works in the retail industry in technology. He resides in 1993 provider relationships. “It was about about that” LaGrange, IL and his email address is [email protected]. Stephen Levy is employed in the wine and spirits industry as an area raising awareness to consumers about Celebrate Nana’s John Tito is a foreman and lives in Chicago. His email address is sales manager. His email address is [email protected]. their food choices, where our food comes from and how Nana cares about that,” [email protected]. said Omar. De La Salle had a part to play in motivating Omar and Christian to f e Gary Morris Jr. is working as a service manager and calls Las Vegas, NV 1-Year home. Morris’ email address is [email protected]. take this kind of approach. They commented that the religious and community 1982 values they learned while at ‘D’ led them to bring back something impactful to the Anniversary Ronny Broyles is a database administrator and calls Sandy Springs, GA 1995 community. They also attribute learning about “a sense of team, and being very home. His email address is [email protected]. Arthur V. Veal owns an investment bank and lives in South Holland, IL hands-on with your projects,” while at ‘D’ has helped them succeed. Omar and this Summer! with his wife, Aisha. Christian are guest speakers during this year’s President’s Club Reception on June 1983 3rd and are committed to continuing a strong relationship with De La Salle and the John Pavela is a senior portfolio manager and resides in Juno Beach, FL. 1996 www.nanaorganic.com Matt Ensworth is a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC. His email address is local community that they call home. His email address is [email protected] [email protected]. 22 Alumni Connection Alumni Connection 23 Alumni Connection

Alumni Updates Alumnae Updates 1997 2005 1957 1987 Obie Leflore is a federal sales rep for CDW Government Inc. He lives Airman First Class Jonathan Ronzio has been awarded The Air Force Barbara (Maes) Winfield is retired and lives in Angela Jones works in the field of healthcare De La Salle Institute extends its in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. Achievement Medal by the Department of the Air Force for his Denville, NJ. Her email address is administration and resides in Chicago with her two deepest sympathies to the families meritorious service from December 29, 2007 – February 1, 2010. [email protected]. children. Her email address is of the following De La Salle and 1998 Ronzio received his recognition for serving as a Weapons Load Crew [email protected]. Lourdes alumni and friends who Jesus Sanchez Jr. holds employment in the financial services industry. Member of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 31st Maintenance 1970 have recently passed away: He resides in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. Group, 31st Fighter Wing located at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Kathleen Walsh became licensed as an attorney in 1990 1988. She has a sole practice in Lyons, IL where Brenda (Barrett) Cross is a finance manager and Justin Wooden lives in Chicago and works as a police officer. His email she concentrates on family law matters. Walsh’s resides with her husband in Midlothian, IL. Her Mr. Donald C. Antikauskas ‘55 address is [email protected]. 2006 email address is [email protected]. email address is [email protected]. Ms. Betsy Bein Ulysses Acevedo proudly welcomed his son, Ovid Ulysses Acevedo, Mr. Herbert J. Betz ‘50 2002 into the world on December 30, 2009. Ovid checked in at 8 lbs. 12 oz. 1979 1995 Mr. Robert J. Bingham ‘44 Gil Sanchez is the production director at WJMK-FM Radio in Chicago. and is 23 inches long. Linda (Grennan) Perryman is a respiratory thera- Tania Perez is a transplant financial coordinator Ms. Amanda M. Blazis ‘05 He also recently relocated to Frankfort, IL. Sanchez’s email addresses Nicholas Sharp is a business owner in the dry cleaning and laundry pist and lives with her husband, John, and their and resides in Chicago. She’s also the proud mom are [email protected] and [email protected]. service industry. He resides in Chicago and his email address is family in St. Charles, IL. Her email address is of De La Salle student Nathan Garza ’13. Perez Mr. Gregory V. Bowen ‘91 [email protected]. [email protected]. may be reached at [email protected]. Mr. Thomas R. Burns ‘45 2003 Mr. Edward A. Carroll ‘62 Antonio M. Garcia resides in Chicago and is a student. His email 1980 2000 Mr. James V. Collins ‘53 address is [email protected]. Joyce (Kearns) Odell and her husband, Eric, are 2007 Nicole (Hanton) Leone resides in Lockport, IL Mr. Thomas L. Cramsie ‘39 Analyssa Valdez is a student and resides in Munster, IN. Her email the proud parents of Sean and Kate and reside in with her husband, Daniel, and daughter. Leone Jonathan Rodriguez lives in Beijing, China and works in the financial Mr. Thomas J. Cullen ‘50 address is [email protected]. Elmhurst, IL. Odell, who is a stay-at-home mom, currently works as a teacher. Her email address is industry. His email address is [email protected]. can be emailed at [email protected]. [email protected]. Mr. Michael Daly ‘38 Cynthia Prah works in the human resources indus- Mr. Michael E. Daly ‘59 try and lives in New Lenox, IL with her husband Mr. Michael J. Downey ‘44 and two children. Her email address is Mr. John J. Downs ‘38 [email protected]. Mr. James J. Dunne ‘61 Jim Metcalf ‘96 Mr. Edward J. Flynn ‘57 1984 Mr. Dino Fratto ‘04 • 3434 S. Halsted St. Renee (Dragozetich) Megaro lives in Chicago with & Jesse Alvarez ‘95 Mr. Michael D. Gallagher ‘60 (35th/Halsted) her husband, Victor, and their children. She works as a manager and her email address is Mr. Ronald R. Gavin ‘54 Chicago, IL 60608 of Buffalo Wings & Rings [email protected]. Mr. William J. Koziarz ‘60 Mr. Steve C. Krawczyk ‘60 It’s likely that after a De La Salle sporting event, you’ve visited the popular sports • 773-579-WING (9464) 1986 Mr. Paul R. Lawler ‘55 bar and grill, Buffalo Wings & Rings, at 35th and Halsted. De La Salle alums Jim Loretta (Geringer) Korolewicz is a teacher and Metcalf ‘96 and Jesse Alvarez ‘95 launched the restaurant as an opportunity to • www..com/ lives in Palos Hills, IL with her family. Her email Mr. Henry Lee ‘44 provide a family-friendly, fun hang-out in the Bridgeport neighborhood. De La Salle buffalowingsandrings address is [email protected]. Mr. Regis J. Lisowski ‘46 faculty, sports teams, parents and alums Mr. George C. McCabe ‘44 are frequent visitors to the establishment As ‘D’ grads, Jim and Jesse Mr. William F. McMillin ‘37 for its great food and lively atmosphere. attribute their achievements Mr. John J. McMillin ‘41 A key component to Jim and Jesse’s Stop by Buffalo Wings & Rings after Mini-Meteors success has been their commitment to the to the solid education your next event at De La Salle! Mr. James J. Necas ‘65 Mr. John C. Noonan ‘60 local community. As ‘D’ grads, Jim and received at De La Salle E-mail a photo of your Mini-Meteor Jesse attribute their achievements to the Mr. Gerald A. O’Hare ‘85 and they are committed to Largest Sports Bar & Grill in the wearing their favorite De La Salle gear solid education received at De La Salle neighborhood, top choice for Meteor Mr. James T. Prachar ‘50 and they are committed to giving back. giving back. to [email protected] to appear Mr. Charles Richardson ‘57 & White Sox fans after the game! When the Alumni Association asked in the De La Salle Magazine and we’ll Mr. Franklin R. Root ‘90 for sponsorship from Wings & Rings, Jesse responded, “I had such an incredible We hope to see you soon! send you a free t-shirt. Mr. Joseph C. Salerno ‘59 experience during high school and learned so much about myself, there is no hesitation to extend a hand in helping my alma mater.” That’s why Jim and Jesse Mr. John J. Short ‘65 are so motivated to partner with and help advance De La Salle in any way possible. GO METEORS! Mini Meteor Mary Kate Cordin, Mr. Thomas J. Walsh ‘53 “It’s all about being charitable and doing whatever we can for such an outstanding daughter of Sharon and Charlie Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, school,” said Jim. Buffalo Wings & Rings is currently working on a number of Cordin ‘97. Charlie teaches and may perpetual light shine upon partnerships with De La Salle. They already helped in launching the Young Alumni GO WHITE SOX! Business classes at the Institute them. May their souls and all the souls Campus for Young Men and also Club by hosting the inaugural social event in December 2008. of the faithful departed rest in peace. www.buffalowingsandrings.com coaches freshman baseball. Amen. St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

24 Alumni Connection Alumni Connection 25 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Office for Advancement Permit No. 3092 3455 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL Chicago, Illinois 60616-3827 312.842.7355 Address Service Requested

Parents: If this is addressed to your son or daughter and he or she no longer resides there, please contact De La Salle’s Office for Advancement by phone or with the enclosed envelope so that we may update our records.

Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/delasalleinstitute

Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/dlsmeteors

De La Salle Institute Bammo, Stanley!

Please join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Brother Kevin Fitzgerald’s dedication to the f e Christian Brothers and the De La Salle Community. 2010 Don’t miss this opportunity to stop by and congratulate your friend, Brother Kevin, for his contributions as Religion teacher, City of De La Salle Moderator, Senior Prom Moderator and Golf Classic Intramural Director at De La Salle Institute.

Benefitting the Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 6pm-8pm De La Salle Institute Scholarship Program De La Salle Institute Campus Courtyard Food, drink & entertainment Wednesday, $150/golfer or $600/foursome Please RSVP to Lindsey Musselman, Special includes 18 holes of golf Events Manager, at 312.842.7355 x146 or June 23, 2010 as well as a cart, breakfast, lunch, [email protected] no later than Friday, July 9. dinner & open bar. All donations received at the celebration will help Shotgun Tee Off establish the Brother Kevin Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund. at 9:00 am For sponsorship opportunities and/or more information, Registration & please contact Lindsey Musselman, Look Back On Your Beginning continental breakfast Manager of Special Events, begin at 7:30 am at 312.842.7355 ext. 146 or See How Far We’ve Come Today! [email protected] Gleneagles Country Club Th e 115t h An n u a l 13070 McCarthy Road • Lemont, IL 60439 Alumni Banquet Friday, October 1st, 2010 Beverly Country Club • Chicago, Illinois

For more information on any of the above events, please contact Lindsey Musselman, Manager of Special Events, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or [email protected].