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Educating our future D Magazine asks members of our distinguished faculty to share their points of view on different educational motivations. p.8

Winter 2011 De La Salle Magazine Dear Friends, De La Salle Institute Winter 2011 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; Board of Directors they put it on the lamp stand where it shines for all in the house. In the same way your light must shine . . . so that, Table of Contents 2010–2011 Editors seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven. (Mt 5:14-16) Chairman Michelle Aukstik Michael Walsh Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68 As we begin the year 2011, I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to God and to you our alumni, Academics benefactors, friends and families because you continuously let your light shine as you generously care for our Meteors. Photography In the Classroom, NHS-What Is It? 2 Vice Chairperson Michelle Aukstik Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF Jaclin Szafraniec During this holiday season, I was humbled by three individuals who came forward, without solicitation, to help three NSTA National Conference 3 Michael Walsh Spring Calendar of Events 3 struggling Meteor families with their tuition obligation. Each Meteor received a $10,000 gift toward their tuition Members Root Studios enabling them to complete their academic year. What a way to share your light with someone who needs to find their Mr. William S. Aldrich way in life. Thank you to those special benefactors and to you, our faithful friends, whose exemplary and constant Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64 Designer support transforms the lives of our Meteors, their families, and ultimately our city and our world. Your light is a Faith, service & Community JB beacon for us all! Mr. Marshall A. Blake The Tolton Adult Literacy Center 4 Mr. George A. Bonomo ‘59 Printer During this New Year may I invite you to pray for the safety of all of our RYLA, Mayor Daley’s Donation 5 Ms. Mary L. Burke M&G Graphics Meteors serving our nation through their military service? Their self-sacrifice Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69 Mr. Eugene L. Ferretti De La Salle Magazine is published is a beacon of generosity for us. May their continued dedication lay the three times a year by De La Salle groundwork for a lasting peace among nations. Mr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84 Institute’s Office for Advancement. CAMPUS Scrapbook Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64 The purpose of this publication As a Meteor matures over their four years, a light must illuminate the Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67 is to unite the Christian Brothers, Photos 6-7 pathway toward one’s great future. The Lasallian educator is that illuminator Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67 alumni, students, parents, faculty, inspiring our students with their faith, knowledge, wisdom, wit, and common staff and friends together in De Brother Michael Kadow, FSC sense! In this edition of D Magazine, our feature article highlights our La Salle’s mission of excellence Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF Lasallian educators and the transformative effect of their craft on the hearts in education. All submissions or Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68 comments should be directed to and minds of their students. Feature Story Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90 [email protected]. You are the light of the world! Thank you for enabling the next generation Educating Our Future 8-13 Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62 of Meteors to find their light and let it shine for all to see! Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69 To receive this magazine De La Salle President Father Paul Novak Ms. Cathryn P. Taylor electronically, please send an St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for Us! Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64 e-mail to [email protected]. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us! parent place Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever! The Spirit of Giving Back 14 President’s Council February Dances, Winter Wrap-Up 15 Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53 Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56 Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53

Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSM Athletics Extollo Educational President Foundation Fall Sports Wrap-Up 16 Board of Directors Winter Sports Update 17 President Mission Statement Brother Michael Quirk, FSC De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education Vice President begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for DEVELOPMENT Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56 excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity Fourth Annual Great Futures Gala to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society. Honoring Michael A. Tadin ‘69 18-19 Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73 INSTITUTE CAMPUS For Young men 3455 SOUTH WABASH AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3885 P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142 Alumni Connection LOURDES HALL CAMPUS For Young Women Getting Together & Staying Connected 20-21 1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507 De La Salle Alumni Updates 22-24 P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722 Lourdes Alumnae Updates 25 TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTEr - EAST CAMPUS 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

pappas to present at in the Classroom Nsta national conference Justin Costello-Stebelton brings creative projects into his The American Literature classes completed an assignment English classes as a way to help students connect on a deeper in which they had to rewrite a scene from The Crucible John Pappas joined the De La Salle faculty this past fall and his passion level to the literature that they read. into modern slang. “My sixth period class Students in Costello-Stebelton’s did a particularly great job, and their for science and love for teaching has created a classroom filled with Contemporary Authors class have use of a variety of American dialects was students eager to learn. Pappas came to De La Salle after teaching been reading unique modern both entertaining and enlightening,” said literature this year. Titles include Costello-Stebelton. at IIT’s Math and Science Academy where he taught a course The Interpreter of Maladies and named Synergy. Synergy is a unique course which integrates The American Literature classes also The Best American Non-Required all subjects into the science curriculum. Reading of 2009. completed independent reading assignments in which they had to create “newspapers,” What also is unique about the course? Pappas, along with his mentor teacher, Kerry Maxwell, wrote complete with editorials, horoscopes, and “The reading that I’ve done the curriculum for the class. The curriculum was submitted to the NSTA (National Science Teacher front-page news, which dealt with the book Association) for its National Conference. Recently, Pappas was informed that his curriculum was in Mr. Costello-Stebelton’s chosen by each group. accepted by the NSTA. This means Pappas and Maxwell will present an hour-long workshop at the NSTA National Conference this year in San Francisco. class has been really Pairing literature with unique projects keeps interesting and fun to read. Costello-Stebelton’s students engaged in Upon hearing the news that he will be presenting at the NSTA National Conference, reading classic literature and improves Pappas said, “It is a great honor to be a presenter at the NSTA national conference, And the projects that we do comprehension while encouraging creativity. Students are where science teachers and professionals from all over the world present their research or curriculum in the field of science.” De La Salle wishes Pappas the best as he heads to help us learn more about the stories,” always eager to participate in class and challenge themselves to develop outstanding work. the NSTA National Conference in March! said Rebecca Sarkauskas ‘11.

Spring Calendar of Events NHS -What is it? February April The National Honor Society (NHS) is an exclusive academic group with induction based upon 4 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity 2 De La Salle Band Jazz Fest exemplary achievement in four critical areas: leadership, service, character, and scholarship. De basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 4 20th Annual D-Final Event La Salle Institute adds to the society’s rich history by hosting the Brother J. Richard Rush Chapter. 5 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity Parmer Activity Center, 6pm Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: “To create enthusiasm for basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 7 NHS Inductions scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in 18 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity Parmer Activity Center, 7:30pm the students of secondary schools.” (from the NHS Constitution) basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 29 Fourth Annual Great Futures Gala 19 Father/Daughter Dance, Hilton Commons, 5pm – 9pm University Club Chicago 20 Mother/Son Dance, Hilton Commons, 5pm – 9pm The NHS was officially established in 1921 and quickly developed into one of the country’s leading 6pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner educational groups. By 1930, NHS had grown to more than 1,000 chapters. Currently, De La Salle’s May Brother J Richard Rush Chapter of the National Honor Society includes 53 young women and men who meet the criteria for March 18 Class of 2011 Girls Graduation at acceptance into the Chapter. These young women and men join Meteors before them and an exclusive network of students 12 Watch the De La Salle Band march in the Holy Name Cathedral 7:30pm around the country as leaders and dedicated members of the student body. De La Salle holds inductions into its NHS Chapter St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Chicago! 19 Class of 2011 Boys Graduation at each fall and spring. For requirements to being inducted into the Brother J. Richard Rush Chapter, please visit www.dls.org. 24-26 Spring Drama Production Holy Name Cathedral 7:30pm

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Fulfilling Their Mission ryla Rotary Youth Leadership Award of Excellence in Adult Education When the local Chicago Near South Rotary Club was seeking and eager to seek out future opportunities to expand themselves to sponsor deserving high school students for a leadership and their knowledge and skills. The sponsoring Chicago Near Mission Year is a yearlong urban ministry program focused on Literacy at the Toman Library where her bilingual skills were put training opportunity, De La Salle was atop their list. For the South Rotary Club proudly invited Katie and Chandler to present Christian service and discipleship. Simply put, Mission Year to good use with her considerable gifts enriching both the ESL second consecutive year, two Meteors received the Rotary Youth about their training experience during the January 19th meeting volunteers commit to the command of Jesus “to love God and Adult and Early Childhood programs. love people.” So it was that Emily Alberghini and Ben Pitzen Leadership Award, which sponsors high school students to attend held on IIT’s campus. The power of transformation was clear, applied to be volunteer teachers in De La Salle’s Tolton Center, Today, Alberghini teaches ESL to immigrant adults at two Tolton a weekend-long experience complete with leadership training, for De La Salle and Rotary International, and both are excited to from which they would receive their Mission Year Service. Today, sites – La Villita Christian Church and Our Lady of Tepeyac Head workshops, keynote speakers and learning through service. continue the partnership and maintain the RYLA tradition that Emily and Ben are fulltime Tolton staff members. Start. In addition, she also participates in grant writing. Teaching ESL classes provides Alberghini the satisfaction in knowing that The 2010 RYLA participants, Katie O’Leary ‘12 and Chandler benefits everyone in our community. Ben Pitzen grew up on a farm in Iowa. When he graduated from she is assisting immigrants in their quest to learn English and Bramwell ‘13, traveled to Lake Geneva one weekend in October Northwestern College, where he studied Religion and Youth/ feel at home in a new land. This is especially meaningful for for an experience that changed their lives. The De La Salle Adolescent Studies, he felt called to serve in a context different Alberghini as her grandfather came to the United States from administration helped identify these Meteors as worthy candidates than his own. He remembered the Mission Year representatives Mexico more than 50 years ago. for the training; both Katie and Chandler are wonderful students who visited his college and applied. Pitzen was assigned to Chicago’s West Side and given the task of finding a place to serve. In her heart, Alberghini knows she is called to be a teacher and and already exemplify leadership potential. However, neither the He literally walked the streets and came upon the Tolton sign that her experience at Tolton will enrich her vocation in education students, faculty, nor the parents could not have anticipated the outside of the Legler Library. – wherever it may lead. impact that the RYLA weekend had on those young leaders. Like Pitzen came in to learn about this adult education program, spent “I thought I loved education because I love kids,” Alberghini said. many RYLA participants, the students embark as somewhat shy a day observing, and asked to volunteer. During that first year, “But now I know I just love education. Witnessing someone of and hesitant individuals, only to return completely transformed he taught ABE/GED math in the morning and also worked in any age ‘get it’ makes all the effort worthwhile.” into excited, motivated leaders ready to take on bigger challenges Tolton’s English as a Second Language Family Program in Early Childhood. Pitzen returned to Tolton as a member of LVAIL (Literacy Volunteer for America in ) and taught ESL to adults in the evening at Toman Library, in addition to continuing his first-year duties. Today, Pitzen is an ABE/GED Math Instructor at the Legler Library and Earle Elementary. He is also performing administrative duties. As for his greatest challenge as a Tolton instructor, he is quick Mayor Daley Receives J.C. Nichols Prize to cite his adjustment to a wide variety of student skill levels, Shares Prize with Alma Mater abilities, needs, and learning styles. While there have been obstacles to overcome, there also have been moments of joy that In the fall of 2010, Mayor Daley – a member of De La Salle’s concurrence with his beliefs in the field of secondary education. have occurred in his time at Tolton such as adults who overcame Class of 1960 – was awarded the Urban Land Institute (ULI) “On behalf of the 1,200 young women and young men who negative experiences, those who have earned a GED and children who thrived and are now succeeding in kindergarten. J.C. Nichols Prize for his ability to bring his intertwining priorities call De La Salle home, as well as our faculty, staff and alumni, to fruition. He is only the second mayor so honored in the we thank Mayor Daley for the exemplary kindness and generosity “Serving at Tolton has helped me realize how blessed I am to have award’s 11-year history. he extended toward his alma mater. Everyone at De La Salle received a quality education,” Pitzen said. “And it also helped me Emily Alberghini congratulates Mayor Daley realize how I am called to share it with those who have not had The award includes a $100,000 annual prize, which honors this opportunity.” on receiving this most ULI founder and legendary Kansas City, Missouri, developer prestigious accolade.” Like Pitzen, Alberghini, also participated in the Mission J.C. Nichols, and recognizes an individual whose career Year program. When Alberghini graduated from Boston demonstrates a longtime commitment to the highest standards College with a degree in elementary education, she wanted to do something different. of responsible development. Mayor Daley chose to split the prize into $25,000 donations to four Chicago organizations including Alberghini learned about Mission Year from a table that was set De La Salle Institute. up at a music festival that she attended. Alberghini planned to volunteer in some form of education for a year and then return Mayor Daley received the award at a luncheon held at the Art home to Maine and begin a career in elementary education. Institute of Chicago. Representing De La Salle at the luncheon Alberghini’s plans changed, however, as Mission Year assigned was its president, Fr. Paul Novak, OSM. her to Chicago where she met Pitzen, who told her about the interesting place he had found at the Legler Library. Pitzen “De La Salle is deeply honored and grateful to be honored by referred Alberghini to Tolton and she began teaching language arts to adults and assisting in Early Childhood/Family Literacy. Mayor Daley in this fashion,” Fr. Novak said. “Our school is built In January of her first year, Alberghini switched to ESL Family upon the precepts of faith, service and community and I believe Ben Pitzen Mayor Daley recognized this as something that runs in 4 Faith, Service & Community campus scrapbook

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1. The members of “Da Warriors” prepared for 3. 7. battle in the annual Turkey Bowl.

2. Estefania Lanza ‘13 was one of nine Lourdes Hall Campus students to participate in the annual Locks of Love ceremony. 8. 5. One of the highlights of the Student Raffle 3. Isabella Brogan, daughter of De La Salle assistant basketball Activity Day was a Wii dance contest. coach John Brogan, got her poster autographed during the “Meet the Meteors” postgame activity. 6. Students at the Institute Campus loaded the

minibus as part of the “Meteors Brighten 4 Twenty-six students were inducted into the Br. J. Richard Rush, Lives 2010” food drive in which 2,238 items FSC Chapter of the National Honor Society this past fall. of food were collected and donated by Meteors on both campuses to the St. James Food Pantry.

4. 7. Timothy O’Brien ‘11 helped members of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2 put together bikes that were given away at Christmas to needy children.

8. Khrystina Kulbida ‘11 was chosen as a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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diane brown educating Principal, Lourdes Hall Campus In your more than 20 years of Our Future service, how has the vocation of teaching evolved?

As a Lasallian school, De La Salle Institute is rooted in the tradition of Saint John Over the past thirty-four years, I have witnessed a paradigmatic shift in the academic environment from a teacher- Baptist de La Salle and our dedicated faculty and staff are inspired by his legacy centered classroom to a student-centered classroom. When I began my teaching career in 1977, the classroom was a teacher-centered environment. The teacher delivered information through lectures, films, recordings, modeling and continue his mission of educating students and preparing young women and exercises, and other techniques. Course notes were written on a blackboard, and tests were typed on Spirit Masters (typing paper with carbon attached) and duplicated on mimeograph machines since copy machines were scarce, and men for success in their future endeavors. Our teachers are brilliant examples of computers nonexistent. Students were expected to sit quietly and listen to the teacher, take notes, read, or follow whatever other directions they may have been given. Failure to do so could result in harsh punishment and dreaded the exemplary caliber of education that students receive during their four years as phone calls home to parents. Teachers were expected to maintain complete control of the classroom environment, and a Meteor. Teachers help shape the high school experience. They are the foundation students were more passive learners. of the classroom and the innovative lessons taught in them. And they help create Today’s classroom, however, is a student-centered environment. Although the expectations for educators to demonstrate academic expertise and effective classroom management strategies have not changed, teachers are now more challenged a school where all students are given the opportunity to excel, the opportunity to engage students in active learning. This involves planning educational activities that teach to the whole child by taking into account the rich and diverse cultures, backgrounds, needs, and beliefs that students bring to the classrooms to participate and cultivate their passions, and the opportunity to go beyond each day. In addition, educational tools for teaching have now been placed into the hands of students as tools for learning. Today, our students utilize state-of-the-art computer equipment for a variety of educational activities, oneself and serve the greater community. Often, teachers are unsung heroes of our including, but not limited to, studying electronic textbooks, taking notes, collaborating with classmates, communicating students’ accomplishments. They work day in and day out to prepare our youth with teachers, creating presentations, and writing papers. More importantly, teachers and students are able to transcend the boundaries of the physical classroom by connecting to Internet sites that provide enriched learning opportunities for their future in college and beyond. D Magazine wanted to take a step back and never thought possible in 1977. Recently, I visited a social studies classroom in which students were viewing artifacts housed at the New York Museum of Fine Arts. Other classes have connected to university libraries to conduct research, ask several members of our distinguished faculty to share their points of view on have traveled across the globe to learn about foreign lands, have graphed and analyzed data from science experiments in class, and have sketched three-dimensional structures to better visualize complex structures. Students can engage in different educational motivations. Please read on… these and other educational activities via the Internet without ever leaving their classrooms. The possibilities for engaged learning opportunities are endless.

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TEd morgan ‘77 Dr. John romberger Faculty, Division of Applied Science & Mathematics Faculty, Division of Applied Science & Mathematics

As an alumnus of the school and now Why did you decide to enter the field a long-time faculty member, what of education and what chemistry similarities do you find in students lesson do students enjoy most? during your four years at DLS and present-day students? The short answer is “Our Lady.” Eight years ago, I was among 60 people discharged Upon my return to De La Salle, my initial impression was how so much of the school has changed, yet how so much of it from Nalco Chemical Company. I had worked there as a chemist for 23 years. I immediately sent out resumes and contacted feels remarkably familiar. In true Lasallian tradition, De La Salle is, has and continues to foster a harmonious community a professional employment service to find another job. I got no solid leads. I then appealed to “Our Lady” to find me where all students from varied walks of life are welcomed. employment. Quickly, my wife got me a part-time job teaching chemistry at Triton College. This was very little money, but it was something. I was still getting nothing on my job search. Then a friend of mine suggested Catholic schools. My upbringing prior to my De La Salle years was rather homogeneous in nature. A parent in the neighborhood would be I sent my resume to Dean Khazen and after meeting with him for an interview, here I am. I am proud to be a part of the challenged picking their blond-hair blue-eyed Irish Catholic son out of a neighborhood crowd. It was my experience at De La Salle community for eight years. My road to teaching was not a straight path, but I believe everything happens for De La Salle that not only educated me academically, but socially as well. a reason and it has brought me great joy to teach the students of De La Salle.

Students at De La Salle are a family. They are Meteors, regardless of the fact that they hail from many neighborhood Students enjoy the laboratory, which is every Thursday. It allows them to do things they would never get to do elsewhere. schools, and are comprised of varied ethnic, socioeconomic, racial and religious backgrounds. De La Salle students are They handle dangerous chemicals (under close supervision) and see phenomena they’ve never seen before. I also work in always willing to look out for their brother or sister and to lend a hand. They are unique and special. As it was then and some small topics that are not in the book, and my presentation on nuclear weapons is usually a big hit! so it remains.

Paul granat ‘92 shannon porfilio Faculty, Division of Social Sciences Faculty, Division of Social Sciences What is the greatest benefit to giving As a teacher in her first year at De La Salle, students access to new mediums in what do you find most rewarding about the classroom? working at a Lasallian school? Working at De La Salle is a very rewarding experience. Now in my 10th year of teaching and The fine arts, in general, provide an enriching challenge in a student’s academic experience coming to De La Salle from a variety of public and private school experiences, I can honestly by creating a unique set of tools for expression. De La Salle Institute’s support of the fine say that De La Salle is a very unique place to work. Compared to other educational contexts, I arts enhances the students visual language by exposing students to numerous mediums. As find that the sense of community in a Lasallian school has a profound impact on the faculty, staff students develop their understanding of the various mediums, they are more able to choose and students. From the moment I arrived, I have found that people go out of their way to make and execute the most appropriate medium to best express their idea. De La Salle’s fine arts you feel welcome and a part of the community. Not surprisingly, this generosity and selflessness program offers students the opportunity to incorporate personal beliefs, ideas, and interests can be observed in the many service-learning opportunities and other community and school- into their academic experience which in turn builds upon various skills, self-efficacy, and based functions that serve to promote to students social justice and giving. It is particularly this lifelong learning. sense of giving, serving and community that is rewarding not only to observe but also in which to participate. 10 Feature Story Feature Story 11 Feature Story

norma ramos chris wood Faculty, Division of Applied Science Faculty, Division of Social Sciences

As a role model for young women, How does St. John Baptist de La what do you do to inspire students Salle influence your teaching style? to enter the field of math or science?

The legacy of our founder Saint John Baptist de la Salle continues to inspire and drive my efforts as an instructor of I approach every classroom, student and topic with enthusiasm and persistence. Math has and continues to be a thing of the Institute. His complete dedication and intellection innovation changed the history of instructional education and beauty and complexity to me. I aim to teach my students how math is the language of science, a guide to understanding continues to impact the modern classroom. In the words of Saint de la Salle, “Together and by association” we are called various phenomena and a powerful influence in our daily lives. I also stress to my students that not every problem to “instill the Christian faith” in our students by becoming a living example. Saint de la Salle’s words have never been or situation in mathematics is easy to do or understand. However, it is the struggle and approach we take to find and more present than now when our young people live in a modern age attempting to strip away the importance of nurturing understand our results that makes math even more worthwhile. I strive to help young women appreciate the vast and spirituality. So much works against encouraging our young people to develop as whole persons that the three hundred beautiful features of math and in doing so, I hope to help them develop and appreciate their own vast and beautiful year tradition of the Christian Brothers mission of molding the minds and hearts of our youth has become a beacon of potentials. I do what I love and try to do it well. hope that must remain kindled and rekindled. Saint de la Salle’s ability to firmly yet lovingly lead the youth of his time towards a faith-filled life of service and dedication to others continues to inspire my own instruction and encourages me to work on advancing my own vocation for the benefit of those I instruct.

denise ward Director, La Salle College Prep “Let it be clear, then, in all your conduct How do you motivate students to reach their potential? towards the children who are entrusted to

Motivating a student to reach his or her greatest potential is a focal part of educational you that you look upon yourselves as ministers success; it involves a display of jubilation for even minute accomplishments, for every accomplishment evolves into one of many success stories. As an educator, it is my of God, carrying out your ministry with love responsibility to place students in a position in which success can be achieved daily; the classroom becomes student-centered and the daily lessons should curtail the frequencies of failure. It is essential to mold and build the self-esteem of all students through optimistic and a sincere and true zeal.” words and proceedings; these words and proceedings become essential throughout the school day. A handshake, a thumbs up, a pat on the back, or words of encouragement all become vital components of motivating a student to reach his or her fullest potential. - St. John Baptist de La Salle

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the spirit of February Dances giving back An Experience of a Lifetime with your Meteor!

The Parent Association concluded the 2010 calendar year in the true spirit of • Saturday, February 19, 2011: Father/Daughter Dance the season. This is an opportune time to • Sunday, February 20, 2011: Mother/Son Dance recognize the various parents who have given back with generous efforts and to Save the Date for the annual February Dances coming soon! Parents are express the deep appreciation we feel as highly encouraged to make it a fun date with your son or daughter! More a school community for their support. event information will be sent home in January.

Starting in October, parents took an If you are a parent interested in serving on the Dance Committees, to active role in supporting our recruiting help with choosing a theme, promoting attendance and decorating for efforts. Over 40 volunteers gave their the event, please contact [email protected]. time during each of our Open Houses to interact with prospective families, represent the Parent Association and FEBRUARY 19TH & 20th sponsor the sweets table with donations IN THE COMMONS AT INSTITUTE CAMPUS of goods for everyone to enjoy. The FROM 5:00PM – 10:00 PM Parent Association also had over 15 volunteers at the grammar school Olympic Night, passing out information about the school and our parent organization and even donated hot dogs for the players after the event!

Veronica Poluha and Sonia Walczak, who work at Parkway Realty Services in downtown Chicago, also give back to De La Salle when any of the business suites in their building are recycling office supplies, furniture and other in-kind donations. Winter Wrap-up Holiday Fest Success Because of their spirit of giving to ‘D’, an entire conference room on the Institute Campus has been updated with new The Parent Association Holiday Fest on December 11 furniture, two new refrigerators (one welcomed over 200 attendees from the community for each campus teacher’s lounge) are currently in use and various office as well as parents, students and faculty for a fun day supplies are cutting down purchasing of Christmas cheer and shopping. The Hilton costs for both De La Salle and the Commons was packed with vibrant vendors of all Tolton Adult Literacy Centers. kinds, and the Christmas spirit was alive with sounds We truly appreciate the spirit of the DLS band and photos with Santa! Thank you of giving back from all of our to all the volunteers who made such a successful event ‘D’ parents! possible! And thank you to the Parent Association for organizing a wonderful fundraiser to benefit Veronica Poluha & De La Salle! Sonia Walczak Parent Association President Monica Shimkus smiles with Santa.

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Goal! Women’s “It’s a great group of girls who are putting their heart and Water Polo Arrives! soul into this program. Swimming can be very fun, so I’m working on creating that team atmosphere. Enthusiasm and experience. 2010 Fall athletic Accomplishments That’s what Michael Donnelly brings in “I hope that girls will look at De La Salle as a competitive large quantities to De La Salle in her new program that will be a long-standing successful program.” The fall of 2010 saw the Meteors garner many successes in the field of athletic competition. Here is a recap of their achievements: roles as the head coach for swimming and water polo, which have been added Score! Meteor Hockey Returns to D! Football Girls Volleyball to the roster of sports offered to students In response to a request from students who were interested in becoming at our Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Skating Meteors, the administration and athletic department have reinstituted Women. hockey to the roster of sports offered to our students. Four Meteors represented the school on the All- Setter Jenna Duddleston ‘11 was named the Player of the Year in the League Team. Lauded were linebacker Jamal Graham ‘11, defensive Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White Division for the second Like their colleagues on the boys’ There is precedence for success in the Meteors’ hockey past. end Joshua Lisenby ‘11; running back Gerrick Ratliff ‘11 and consecutive season. Duddleston helped the Meteors set a school teams, the girls’ swimming and water polo programs will compete at the Valentine In 1982, De La Salle finished third in the state in Class AA. linebacker Josh Ruano ‘11. record in wins as De La Salle posted a mark of 29-9. Boys and Girls Club of Chicago located in Bridgeport. This past fall, the Meteor hockey program “Women’s swimming and water polo are two sports that have generated a lot of began anew on the junior-varsity level with Graham was De La The Meteors also placed third in the GCAC Red Division interest at our Lourdes Hall Campus,” De La Salle athletic director Tom White practices held at Johnny’s Ice House on Salle’s leading tackler Tournament and finished first in the GCAC White during said. “Coach Donnelly has a great background in the sport and I’m confident Chicago’s Near West Side. with 83, while Lisenby the regular season for the third year in a row. In addition, she’ll do an outstanding job in establishing our program.” was second with 62. Duddleston was named to the Chicago Sun-Times’ All-Area Pat and Zack Harbour will serve as the Lisenby also had two Third Team and the Chicago Tribune’s Honorable Mention Donnelly, a graduate of the University of Colorado, participated in the women’s Meteors’ coaches. Both men played high pass breakups, one All-State Team. water polo program at CU and was the Buffs’ co-captain for three of her four school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in fumble recovery and one seasons. Donnelly was herself a competitive swimmer for 11 years. Minnesota, which has produced NHL stars interception. Ruano was Right side/setter Arianna Hayden ‘12, defensive specialist/libero Jonathan Toews and Sidney Crosby. third on the Meteors with Maggie Popp ‘11 and middle hitter Viviana Valenciana ‘11 joined De La Salle’s women’s swimming team competed in a pair of meets this past 57 tackles, while Ratliff Duddleston on the All-GCAC Team as the Meteors won the IHSA fall – one against Lake View High School and one on an intramural basis. “Hockey is a sport that is booming in Illinois was De La Salle’s top Class 4A De La Salle Regional, earning a regional title for the first time and across the country,” De La Salle athletic ground gainer with 725 since 2004. The Meteors’ finish in the GCAC Red was their highest ever. “It is super exciting,” Donnelly said in an interview with the Beverly Review director Tom White said. “De La Salle has yards and three TDs on newspaper. “Starting from scratch is exciting because I can change things that had success in the past on the ice and we’re excited to bring the Skating Meteors 140 attempts. program back as yet another offering for our students.” Other Sports I didn’t like and implement things that I loved from my past experiences. In addition, Lisenby Defensive end Joshua Lisenby ‘11 was named the White Defensive Player of the Year. The Meteor golfer Brandon Williams ‘11 advanced from the IHSA St. Ignatius defensive end also had two pass breakups, one fumble recovery Regional to compete in the Mount Carmel Sectional. Additionally, the men’s and one interception. and women’s cross country teams and the women’s tennis team also represented 2010 Winter Sport Updates De La Salle well in the field of interscholastic competition. Graham was named De La Salle’s Player of the Year, while Lisenby The winter season finds the Meteors successfully competing in a variety of venues. Here’s what our athletes are accomplishing as 2011 begins: and Ratliff were the Defensive and Offensive MVPs, respectively.

• The women’s varsity basketball team got off to a great start, winning • The varsity wrestling program has been impressive in both Catholic Boys Soccer 10 of its first 13 games. The Meteors began their season with three League and tournament competition. In the CCL, the Meteors have victories at the Latin Thanksgiving Tournament. After that, the Meteors defeated Bishop McNamara, and St. Laurence. also defeated Rich East, Mount Assisi, Seton Academy and St. Francis At the Conant Invitational, the Meteors were 14th in the 18-team field Midfielder Gabriel Garcia ’11 was voted the winner of the Tony and added three assists, Garcia tallied de Sales among others. with 68 points. Highlights for De La Salle were provided by Angelo Lawless Award in the Chicago Catholic League in soccer for 13 goals and 16 assists and Medina Rivera ‘11 and James Buss ‘12. Rivera was third at 171 pounds, while the 2010 season. The award is bestowed annually upon the top posted two goals and one assist. Key contributions have been provided by guard Kiara Carter ‘13, Buss won the championship at 285. senior athlete in the CCL in each sport. forward JaVonna Smith ‘12, guard Natalie Williams ‘11 and forward In addition, head coach Tom Dufficy was Kelly Crowley ‘12. Carter and Smith are the leading scorers, while At the 47th Annual Russ Erb Tournament taking place at Glenbrook By winning the Lawless Award, Garcia became the fourth named the recipient of the Tony Lawless Smith, Williams and Crowley are the Meteors’ three captains. South High School, the Meteors were 11th in the 18-team field with consecutive Meteor to be so honored, joining Adrian Guzman Award as the Coach of the Year in the 79 points. Rivera and Buss both won titles in their respective weight (2007), Scott Mestan (2008) and Luis Perez (2009). Catholic League. • The men’s varsity basketball team has been ranked as high as No. 2 classes, while John Shilney ’11 was fourth at 140. in the Chicago area by the Chicago Tribune and No. 3 by the Chicago This season, Garcia tallied 13 goals and 16 assists as the Meteors For Dufficy, who has been the head Sun-Times. The Meteors won 11 of their first 12 games, including four • The Meteor men’s and women’s bowling teams concluded concluded their season with an overall mark of 13-6-3 and a varsity soccer coach at De La Salle for wins to capture the Stagg Thanksgiving Tournament and three victories successful regular seasons before moving into state 4-0-1 record in earning the CCL White championship. For his the past 11 seasons, this marks the third at the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Tournament at Concordia competition. The men’s bowling team was assigned to career, Garcia scored 41 goals and chipped in 48 assists. time in the last four seasons that he University in Mequon, WI. De La Salle also garnered Catholic League the Illinois High School Association’s St. Ignatius has won the Lawless Award. Dufficy, Central victories over Hales Franciscan, St. Joseph and St. Rita. Sectional, while the women’s bowling team was assigned Also named to the All-Catholic League Team were forward who teaches theology at De La Salle’s Winner of to the Hinsdale South Sectional. Tony Lawless Award Simon Aldama ’14, midfielder Luis Calvillo ‘12, forward Genaro Institute Campus for Young Men, also Gabriel Garcia ‘11 Forward Michael Shaw ‘11, who has signed a letter-of-intent to play at Delgado ‘11, defender Agustin Flores ‘11, and defender Javier accomplished the feat in 2007 and 2008. the University of Illinois next season, has anchored the Meteors along Medina ‘11. with forwards Alvin Ellis ‘13, Alex Foster ‘13, Devontae Gatewood ‘11 and Dre Henley ‘11 and guards Jarvis Chamberlain ’11, Pat Haynes ‘12, Aldama finished with 14 goals and five assists, Calvillo DeMarcus Richardson ‘13, Jaylon Tate ‘13 and Marcus White ‘13. contributed 14 goals and 11 assists, Delgado scored four goals

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Fourth Annual 3. What valuable lessons did you learn at De La Salle that you apply in your daily business life? De La Salle taught me that a good, solid work ethic goes a long way. De Great Futures Gala La Salle did not settle for the students to study at half their potential. We Honoring Mr. Michael A. Tadin Class of 1969 all were pushed to our very best, and to exceed what we thought was our limits. Today, the demand on my business life is great, and I am fully dedicated to my work, while also being fully dedicated to my family and my community. That takes perseverance to know your end goal and Sponsored by the Extollo Educational Foundation, the Great Futures Gala is an annual continue working at everything you are called to do in order to achieve that black-tie event that celebrates De La Salle Institute as the place where great futures begin and goal. I attribute the success in my business life to what I learned at De La assists in raising the $1.2 million for the school’s Student Financial Assistance Program. Salle about how to manage my time, my relationships and my expectations. It has never left me and I will be always grateful for such a life lesson to Every April, De La Salle alumni, parents, friends, benefactors and corporate supporters enjoy come so early to me while at De La Salle. this special night to celebrate education and provide scholarship opportunities for the young 4. Among the many community organizations you support are St. women and men attending De La Salle Institute. The Fourth Annual Great Futures Gala Jerome, Valentine Boys & Girls Club and De La Salle Institute. You takes place on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the University Club of Chicago. Please mark your have been quoted as saying that your generosity stems from doing it “all for the kids” – what moves you to support these organizations and calendar and join in a fun night of celebration. their future leaders? Michael A. Tadin - Class of 1969 The honoree for this year’s Great Futures Gala is Mr. Michael A. Tadin, a Class of 1969 This generation, and the next generation, are our future leaders of our neighborhoods, our cities, our world. I have been blessed to spend time with so many wonderful young people at St. Jerome, the alumnus and long-time champion of local community organizations and Catholic education. Valentine Club and De La Salle. For me, they are an investment for all of us to support and ensure their future successes. Going back to how I was raised, I came from humble beginnings. It was the adult role models in my life that shaped who I am today. I want to be able to do the same for the kids of today. I am also very moved to support these organizations because of their missions 1. You have deep roots in the Bridgeport 2. Catholic education has played a very important and their direct involvement with my local community. It is important for me to help the place where I came from thrive for many community and are known by many people for role in your life. How has learning in the Catholic years to come. These organizations mobilize support for education, opportunities and service that our youth truly benefit from, your generosity. What moves you to give back tradition shaped your values? ensuring our local community will have a bright future. to your local community? I have always been centered in faith, starting early as a Bridgeport is where I grew up, where my family comes child in St. Jerome’s and continuing on to high school at from, and our community has always been there for De La Salle Institute. What these fine Catholic schools A Meteor will be calling you soon... us. I have seen this neighborhood transform over the taught me was to work hard, respect others and achieve years, and am proud of all it continues to offer the local giving back in your lifetime. I learned that life is about Thank you for answering the call! residents. The parishes, the educational institutions, having compassion and a vision wider than your own the small businesses still thriving, the new housing world. My Catholic education showed me about the De La Salle’s 2011 Phonathon begins on Monday, March 7, 2011. A fellow Meteor will be calling you to ask for your support of our student financial assistance program. developments, the heart of Chicago’s melting pot all lives of others, which instilled in me the value of giving come from this neighborhood. I give back because back to those less fortunate in any way that I can. As future alums, they have the opportunity to get acquainted with alumni and friends of the Institute, share Bridgeport has given me so much over the years. It is Having a religious background in today’s world prepares information about the school’s most recent achievements, raise critical funds for the student financial assistance the least I can do to show my generosity for what so our young people to deal with challenges. I know that I program and discover what being a De La Salle alumnus is all about. We hope you will respond as generously many people and places have taught me over the years. value the big picture of how we are all connected when as you can when you hear from a Meteor this spring. Thank you! I want to ensure that many other children and families I am faced with challenges in life, thanks to my Catholic benefit from a thriving local community just as I did. upbringing.

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Twenty Years in the Making: Getting D-Final Event It was twenty years ago that a group of alumni got together and started what is now the most popular, most attended fundraiser at De La Salle, the D-Final Event held every April. Thanks to the efforts of the founding D-Final committee of alums, Meteor athletics Together and the general scholarship fund have benefited from numerous program advancements over the years! To celebrate this milestone anniversary event, De La Salle will be Staying Connected honoring the alumni who started D-Final back in 1991! Come out on Monday, & April 4, 2011 and celebrate a wonderful, fun tradition at ‘D’! The winter months in Chicago On Thursday, January 20, alumni and friends of De La Salle More event information can be found at www.dls.org/events. faced the winter cold to attend the Beat The Winter Blues Happy Purchase a table or Super Raffle tickets today! have not deterred our alumni Hour event at Rocky’s Sports Restaurant. Hosted by the Young Alumni Club, its idea was to hold an event after the holiday from visiting campus, attending rush, when social calendars have calmed and people are looking an event or getting together for for something to do. The event was indeed a success, bringing together alumni from various class years to reunite. The Young a good time. Alumni Club is always looking for more ways to stay connected with classmates and organize events to get together. Email Run for De La Salle in the During the Winter athletic season, we welcomed many [email protected] if you have a suggestion for an graduates who came home to cheer on the Meteors. The Alumni upcoming event! 2011 Bank of America 5th Quarter gatherings in Bansley Hall were especially popular after home basketball games. Many alums have said that it’s Chicago Marathon the casual get-together events like 5th Quarters that allow for people to catch up on the latest school news and hear what is happening in the alumni community. We especially thank De La Salle is proud to announce the 5th Quarter sponsors this season and the ‘D’ graduate a new partnership with the Bank connections: Wings & Rings (Jim Metcalf ‘96 & Jesse Alvarez ‘95), Los Comales (Adam Chavarria ‘92 of America Chicago Marathon! & Larry Gonzalez ‘92), Mitchell’s Tap Starting in 2011, De La Salle is forming “Team De La Salle” (Tom Mitchell ‘66 ) and Turtle’s. and recruiting runners, walkers and donors to participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2011 in support of De La Salle, one of the newest charities partnering Jake Callinan ‘97 & with the marathon. If you are interested in joining Team De La Obie Leflore ‘97 Salle, please email us at [email protected] and you will receive an informational packet.

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Alumni Updates Tom Mitchell ‘66 1941 1967 Ed Fietz worked in the manufacturing industry in the accounting and Robert Esposito is a director of sales in the design and manufacturing of of Mitchell’s sales fields. He lives in Portage, IN and may be emailed at [email protected]. visual packaging industry. He lives in Burr Ridge, IL and his email address is [email protected]. The central lesson that alumnus Tom Mitchell ‘66 learned while at De La Salle is 1952 now the key to his business success at Mitchell’s Tap in Bridgeport. As a student Lawrence Schultz is retired and living in Anderson, IN. 1969 at the Institute in the late 60s, Tom recalls how he was exposed to different people Richard Kos retired from General Motors but is working as an emergency from different communities, and how De La Salle taught him to treat everybody 1961 manager and paramedic. He resides in Durand, MI and his email address equally. He applies that same principle is [email protected]. Stephen Juska is retired and lives with his family in Orland Park, IL. to create the welcoming atmosphere of “The central lesson that His email address is [email protected]. 1971 his neighborhood establishment, which alumnus Tom Mitchell Mitchell’s Tap is known to regularly attract an eclectic Joseph Satraitis is a security officer and lives in Chicago. His email address learned while at De La Salle 1964 is [email protected]. crowd of patrons from the community. 3356 S. Halsted Joseph Sarna is retired and living in Chicago. His email address is The 1930s art deco motif, with all original is now the key to his business [email protected]. wood, and spacious outdoor patio appeals Chicago, IL 1972 success at Mitchell’s Tap in William F. Galka Jr. is a manager for Aramark Co. and lives in Chicago. to the variety of alumni, business people 773.927.6073 1965 His email address is [email protected]. and local students who call Mitchell’s Bridgeport.” John T. Peoples is a security consultant and lives with his family in their community hang-out. Tom also Sunday-Friday Houston, TX. His email address is [email protected]. 1974 remembers the great friendships he made at De La Salle, both with his classmates 11am-2am Raymond Kutz is an electromechanical technician in the grain, flour and and also the teachers: “You could really talk to people, and receive both spiritual 1966 and intellectual guidance”. And it was that friendly, collegial student body, learning Saturday Gregory Dust is a police advisor serving in Afghanistan. He resides in feed industries and resides in Rochester, IL. His email address is [email protected]. to accept others for who they are, that created what Tom calls such a great ‘family’ 11am-3am Nixa, MO and his email address is [email protected]. that now exists among the alumni of De La Salle. For that family to remain for years to come, Tom advises young Meteors to respect everyone, have reverence for www.mitchellstap.net the older generations and provide guidance for the younger generations to come.

1978 1985 Ray Chin ‘67 James O. Worthington III is a supervisory probation officer and lives with his Robert Prokaski is an operations manager in the beverage industry. He of The Phoenix family in University Park, IL. His email address is [email protected]. resides in Broomfield, CO and his email address is [email protected]. 1979 1988 If you’ve ever visited neighboring Chinatown, you’re sure to have seen the long Robert Solofra is a business analyst in the legal profession. He lives Steve Driscoll is a vice president and business owner in the restoration/ lines of patrons waiting to get seated at The Phoenix at 2131 South Archer Ave. in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. construction/remodeling industry and lives in East Peoria, IL. His email Co-owner, Ray Chin ’67, is proud of what has become one of the best restaurants in address is [email protected]. Chinatown. The Phoenix has been rated as having the best Dim Sum delicacy, and Patrick Townsend is a region manager for the Chicago Park District. He also the best egg rolls. They serve many and his wife, Sonia, are the proud parents of Jennifer ’06 and Julianna ’14. of the authentic dishes found in Hong “De La Salle is a career 1989 Townsend’s email address is [email protected]. Jorge Alvarez is a crane operator for US Steel and lives in Hobart, IN. Kong, Shanghai and China. Ray first oriented institution – The Phoenix His email address is [email protected]. got involved in the restaurant business you have to think about Classical Chinese Cuisine Peter Zagorski works in the advertising field as a senior art director and lives fifteen years ago as he entered into the how to make a living in in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. 1990 venture of what is now a hugely popular 2131 South Archer Avenue your future. The school James Loverde is a software consultant and resides in Chicago with his Chinese Cantonese cuisine restaurant. It Chicago, IL 60616 1980 family. His email address is [email protected]. was his positive experience at De La Salle prepares students to think 312.328.0848 Frank Ornelas is an operating engineer in the construction industry as that Ray quotes as having prepared him in a business sense” well as a restaurant owner. He resides in Chicago and his email address is 1991 for such success. “De La Salle is a career- Dim Sum Daily [email protected]. Brian D. Heslin and his family reside in Winchester, MA where he is oriented institution – you have to think about how to make a living in your future. Sat-Sun, 8am-3pm a supervisor. His email address is [email protected]. The school prepares students to think in a business sense.” Ray knows a lot about Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Adam Fisher lives in Chicago and works in education. His email address business ventures, as he is also President of R M Chin and Associates, a project is [email protected]. 1993 management construction company in the neighborhood. His successes in life Dinner George Morris is in the engineering and consulting industry as a project come from his solid Catholic education he received during his time at De La Salle. 1984 environmental scientist. He lives in Chicago and his email address is Fri-Sat, 5pm-10:30pm Ernest Chan works in the IT field and lives in Libertyville, IL. His email “Learning the basics of a Catholic education, you come away applying that in the [email protected]. Sun-Thurs, 5pm-9:30pm address is [email protected]. business world, where you have to be considerate of others.” www.chinatownphoenix.com Juan Antonio Ortiz Jr. works in the armored transportation industry and Patrick Colton is a metal fabricator in the manufacturing industry. He resides in Bolingbrook, IL. His email address is [email protected]. resides in Plainfield, IL and his email address is [email protected].

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Alumni Updates Alumnae Updates De La Salle Institute extends its 1994 2002 1965 Henry Florez is a real estate developer and the president of The Nili Lauren Giampa is a teacher’s assistant and lives in Oak Lawn, IL. deepest sympathies to the families Christine (Smith) Jalove is a retired teacher and lives in of the following De La Salle and Group, a Chicagoland real estate company. He resides in Chicago and Her email address is [email protected]. Romeoville, IL. Her email address is [email protected]. his email address is [email protected]. Lourdes alumni and friends who have recently passed away: 2003 1966 1995 Aquee Easley is in supply chain engineering in the pharmaceuticals Richard Camacho is a service manager in the HVAC industry. He resides in Lorraine (Rezek) Cerwin is retired and residing in Temecula, industry. He resides in North Bergen, NJ. Easley’s email address CA. Her email address is [email protected]. Chicago with his family and can be reached at [email protected]. is [email protected]. Mr. Richard E. Bara ‘61 1999 1970 Douglas Bermudez works in the IT consulting and outsourcing industries 2005 Karen (Wojtalewicz) Friedberg is a nurse educator and lives Mr. Lawrence D. Blakley Pedro Guerra is a personal banker in the financial services industry. and resides in Chicago. He also married Rossana Santandrea on July 24, in Bloomingdale, IL with her family. Her email address is Mr. Thomas P. Brown ‘53 2010. The family resides in Chicago. Bermudez’s email address is douglas. He lives in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. Mr. Francis M. Connors ‘66 2006 Mr. James H. Curfman ‘47 Leonard Rosas lives in Mangialo, Guam. His email address is Matthew Thibodeaux-Major resides in Chicago and is working as 1971 [email protected]. a supervisor. His email address is [email protected]. Elaine Olkiewicz is a medical registration clerk and lives in Mr. Brian G. Donovan ‘79 Manteno, IL. Her email address is [email protected]. Mr. William J. Egan ‘65 2000 2007 Carlo Garcia is an actor and artist working in the entertainment and 1981 Dr. Kenneth J. Fitzgerald ‘41 nonprofit fields. His email address is [email protected] and Matt Synowiecki resides in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. Gina (Nuzzo) Catezone is a paralegal and lives in Chicago. Mr. Thomas P. Granahan ‘57 his websites are www.carlogarcia.com and www.livingphilanthropic.com. Her email address is [email protected]. Mr. Francis M. Holler ‘65 1986 Mr. Thomas J. Horan ‘30 Paula (Ramirez) Beahan is a teacher at St. Damian Grammar Mr. Thomas E. McFee ‘49 School in Oak Forest, IL. She resides in Oak Forest with her Rocky’s family. Her email address is [email protected]. Mrs. Frances V. Novak Host of Young Alumni Club Event Mr. James J. O’Mara ‘32 on January 20th Mr. Ralph T. Padilla ‘71 Mr. George W. Quinn ‘49 Located on the corner of 31st and Wells, Rocky’s has successfully been serving the Mr. Lawrence T. Riordan ‘41 people of Bridgeport and members of the De La Salle community since it opened in August 2009. Mini-Meteors Mr. Robert E. Ryan ‘60 Mrs. Mary E. Scheck “The majority of our business is the neighborhood. And the neighborhood is De La Mr. Gary Strock Sr. Salle. So in essence, De La Salle has made us,” said Rocky’s co-owner Frank Castro. Rocky’s Molly & Kylie are daughters of Castro along with his cousin, Frank Rende, got together to open Rocky’s, which Mr. Gail D. Wakefield ‘42 features two bars with big screen televisions, a beer garden perfect for those Chicago Richard Blake ‘95, Nick and Matt 234 West 31st Street summer nights, and a menu with delicious Italian sandwiches and bar food. Their Boehm are sons of Assistant Athletic Mr. William J. Warwick ‘52 Chicago, IL 60616 drink menu includes specials like the Drunk Arnie, Root Beer Float, and the Rocky’s Director Mike Boehm ‘92, Ally Boehm Mr. Walter J. Wojak ‘60 Creamer. If you’re not in the mood for the bar scene, Rocky’s has a huge Brunch 312.842.9200 Buffet every Sunday from 10AM-2PM for only $10. is daughter of Tom Boehm ‘97 and Open Weekdays Nick Plumb is a Future Meteor. Eternal rest grant unto them, O “The West Bar is full of everything from fresh fruit, Danishes, eggs, fritatas, pasta, 11am-2am Lord, and may perpetual light shine and chicken wings and so much more,” Castro said. upon them. May their souls and all Saturday From left to right: the souls of the faithful departed Rocky’s was chosen for this year’s De La Salle Young Alumni “Beat the Winter 11am-3am Molly Blake, Nick Boehm, rest in peace. Amen. Blues” Party on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Young alumni gathered to have drinks Kylie Blake, Matt Boehm, and appetizers and to reconnect with each other. Sunday Ally Boehm, Nick Plumb St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray 10am-2am for us. Our Lady of Lourdes, “It’s always fun to get together with people you haven’t seen in a while and just pray for us. Live Jesus in our sit and laugh. It brings back so many memories of such a special time in all of our www.rockyschicago.com hearts, forever. lives,” said Margaret Grabowski ‘06.

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Fourth Annual 20th Annual -FINAL Great Futures Gala Sponsored by Parente & Honoring Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69 Norem, P.C. - Attorneys At Law an event to benefit de la salle institute Friday, April 29, 2011 Monday, April 4, 2011 University Club of Chicago Doors open at 6:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

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For additional questions, All proceeds of the D-Final Event More please contact Mike Walsh, go toward the De La Salle Info! Communications Coordinator, Meteor Athletic Program Reach your fitness goals at (312) 842-7355 ext. 145 and general scholarship fund. & help us reach ours! or [email protected]. www.dls.org De La Salle Institute proudly announces its partnership with the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as one of the newest charities. Run, walk or volunteer with Team De La Salle! Please visit www.dls.org/development/marathon.jsp or e-mail [email protected] for more information.