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Feature Story: Living a Historic Moment Dear Friends, De La Salle Magazine I hope that you will find this edition of the De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 refreshing in light of these trying times. As you turn the pages of the winter edition, you will see a snapshot of how our stu- Editors dents closed the 2008 calendar year by participating in heartfelt Michelle Aukstik efforts that challenged them to think about others less fortu- Michael Walsh nate, such as supporting children with cancer through the Locks of Love fundraiser and the holiday food drive to help a local community shelter. It is now more than ever that the Contributing Writers Meteor light shines bright through community service. Michelle Aukstik Iris Gist Cochran Our alumni also uplifted my spirits during the winter months. You will read about our wonderful 113th Alumni Sarah Reczek Banquet in November, 2008 where we welcomed home Michael Walsh more than 200 alumni. The younger alumni crowd has also made impressive strides to establish a Young Alumni Photography Club, which continues to grow and is organizing its next De La Salle President Father Paul Novak Michelle Aukstik event in April—read Alumni Connection for more details! David Banks While the brighter days of our society at large remain to be seen, De La Salle has much Michael Walsh to celebrate as we enter 2009. I invite you to take a moment to reflect with us on the Root Studios immense success that our Tablet PC academic program has achieved, and how De La Salle sets itself apart from other college preparatory institutions with this integrated technol- Designer ogy. Finally, take a moment to share in our pride as you read the feature story about Jeff Marienthal members of the De La Salle community participating in the Presidential Inauguration. Thank you for your continued readership and loyal support of our educational mission. Printer Yours in Christ, Andrews Printing

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De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 De La Salle Institute Chicago, IL Board of Directors 2008–2009

Chairperson

Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSF-TOSF

Members

William S. Aldrich

The Honorable William J. Aukstik ’64 Table of Contents Marshall A. Blake George A. Bonomo ’59

Mary L. Burke Academics Victor M. Chavarria ’69

Class Notes ...... 2 Eugene L. Ferretti

Faculty Farewells ...... 2 Michael J. Glennon ’84 Page 3 Tablet PC Success Story ...... 3 Dr. Robert O. Graham ’64

The Honorable Patrick M. Huels ’67 Faith, Service & Community Prentiss J. Jackson ’67 Living our Faith ...... 6 Brother Michael Kadow, FSC Meteors Making a Difference 6 Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF Lasallian Youth 6 Paul D. McCoy ’68 Parents and Children—Learning Together at Tolton ...... 7 Michael J. Passarelli ’90 Page 7 Campus Scrapbook ...... 10 Thomas J. Sargant ’62 Michael A. Tadin ’69

Feature Story James A. Vanek ’64 Living a Historic Moment ...... 12 President’s Council Athletics Michael G. Bansley ’53 Michael F. Hickey ’56 Fall Sports Roundup ...... 14 James R. Woodrow ’53 Page 12 Winter Sports Update 15 Spring Sports Schedules ...... 17 Extollo Educational Foundation Board of Directors Development President Great Futures Gala Honors Elzie Higginbottom ...... 18 Brother Michael Quirk, FSC Capital Campaign Progress 20 Vice President Alumnus Campaign Contributor 21 Michael F. Hickey ’56 Alumni Connection Secretary/Treasurer Page 18 Joseph J. Hartnett ’73 Getting Together and Staying Connected ...... 22 De La Salle Alumni Updates ...... 23 Lourdes Alumnae Updates ...... 25

De La Salle Magazine 1 Class Notes Throughout the first semester of school at De La Salle, stu- and students incorporated safe driving into various aspects of dents have been involved with unique assignments in school during the week. The student body government group, and outside of the classroom by completing creative City of De La Salle, created “The Ten Commandments of Safe projects for Spanish class, participating in knowledge com- Driving” which were displayed around the school and commu- petitions, highlighting safe driving and taking part in nity and reminded all Meteors to put safety first when you’re ’s High School Journalism Day. behind the wheel. Teachers incorporated activities into their lesson plans to highlight the importance of safe driving. The week- Students in Maria Cortez’s Honors Spanish III class at long learning culminated with students listening to an De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus created ofrendas as State Policeman talk about safe and legal driving. De La Salle’s part of their Day of the Dead celebrations. Ofrendas – which efforts were rewarded with a $1,000 check from Allstate. means “offerings” in Spanish – are vivid tributes built to remember and honor the memories of loved ones. The ofren- Thirteen students in Jaclin Szafraniec’s Publication Writing das were displayed throughout the Lourdes Hall Campus. Class recently attended the Seventh Annual High School Journalism Day at Northwestern University’s Medill School Also at the Lourdes Hall Campus, seven students recently com- of Journalism in Evanston. Students participated in two sem- peted in the First Annual Nutrition Knowledge Bowl held at the inars which covered media-related topics such as page layout DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. The and design, broadcast studio workshop, photojournalism, col- Nutrition Bowl was hosted by Celebrity Fit Club’s Dr. Ian Smith umn writing, sportswriting, feature writing and media design. who is also on 50 Million Pound Challenge. Students studied The students ended their day listening to an address from key- material about nutrition facts and guidelines, diseases and can- note speaker Jonathan Eig, a former Wall Street Journal cer risks, and lifestyle choices for maintaining a healthy mind reporter and graduate of the Medill School of Journalism. and body. De La Salle’s team was coached by biology teacher Darcy Flaherty, and featured Teara Kemp, Khrystina Kulbida, Lea Moravec and Lauren Nowaczyk. The alternates were Madeleine Coatar, Ersilia Melchiorre and Theresa Sengstock. The Meteors proudly came in second place in the competi- tion, winning $2,000 for De La Salle, along with a trophy. De La Salle was also proud to be chosen to participate in a state- wide competition called Operation Teen Safe Driving, which is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police Department, Ford Motor Company and Allstate Insurance. Our school’s program, called DLS: Drive Legal and Safe, teaches young drivers about the consequences of risky driving and provides them with safe driving guidelines. Faculty Students at Northwestern University’s High School Journalism Day Faculty Farewells One of the primary reasons why De La Salle When asked about their time in the classroom, Institute is the place where great futures begin the educators provided these parting sentiments: is because of the dedication of teachers like Rich Radecki, John Sevcik and Brother Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC. These exemplary educators— who have combined for over 120 years in the classroom—have decided that the 2008–09 school year will be their last at De La Salle as they have chosen to retire later this spring. Radecki, who is currently teaching anatomy & physiology, honors biology and algebra, has been at De La Salle since 1968. Sevcik has taught a variety of math-related sub- jects in his career which has taken him to “I have learned more “I think one of the rewards “The interaction with the St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School than I actually taught is running into or hearing kids is the most rewarding (9 years), Lourdes High School (24 years) from our own students,” from former students and aspect of teaching. It’s and De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for —Rich Radecki finding out that I somehow always fun. I loved Young Women (7 years). Brother Kevin, who helped them have success interacting with the kids.” has been at the Institute since the 1980-81 in college or in their —Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC school year, has served as a theology teacher. profession.” —John Sevcik

2 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Tablet PC Success Story By Michael K. Walsh

n the three years since launching the innovative Tablet PC gram that was centered around the impact individualized program at De La Salle, students have written and researched instruction with learning technologies has on students. hundreds of papers, done myriad assignments, honed I Peña recently sat down with De La Salle Magazine to their critical thinking skills and had the burden of carrying give his viewpoint on the Tablet PC program. around bulky textbooks alleviated, thanks to this technology. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are currently using Tablet PCs, with a few members of the graduating Class of What are the overall strengths 2009 also using them. The entire student body of De La Salle is slated to participate in the Tablet PC program next year. of the Tablet PC program?

Who better to provide an update on this academic innova- “By using Tablet PCs in the classroom, students increase oppor- tion than Dr. Jorge Peña, who has been teaching at De La Salle tunities for in-depth learning and knowledge construction. since the 2001–02 school year and was one the people responsi- Student engagement is an important link to learning and stu- ble in guiding the Tablet PC program from the start along with Br. dent achievement, and using the Tablet PCs engages students in Chris Oddo, FSC, De La Salle’s Director of Computer Services. the learning process. The Tablet PC program positively impacts In addition, as part of Peña’s doctoral program at DePaul student understanding of the course material. Also, by incor- University, he wrote a dissertation on the Tablet PC pro- porating the Tablet PCs into learning, students are able to: mmWrite and organize class notes and information by con- verting their handwritten notes into text; mmExplore the Internet for a particular area of study; mmReceive critical feedback from teachers quickly; mm Create and present multimedia presentations; mmResearch, write, and edit reports and papers; mmAccess e-books, works of literature, and histori- cal documents stored on the hard drive; and mmIntuitively use a computer as a tool to produce intellectual work.”

What degree of success would you apply to the Tablet PC program?

“The administrators and faculty characterize the Tablet PC pro- gram as very successful. Teachers use their Tablet PC and LCD Projector to present their lecture notes, discussion points, PowerPoint presentations, Internet websites, video clips, and other instructional strategies they have acquired through our Technology Professional Development and their gradu- ate course work. Teachers also use their Tablet PC to develop assignments that require students to utilize this technology. “Students have given testimony that they are much more organized when using their Tablet PC, since students no lon- ger have to manage six paper notebooks. Rather, their notes are centrally located in the handwriting program OneNote. Students also use the other software programs avail- able to them to produce authentic intellectual work. “For example, in math classes, students write notes and calcula- tions in OneNote during class. Homework is assigned requiring A student uses his Tablet PC to create a graph in algebra class students to use an e-book and the OneNote. In world history,

Academics De La Salle Magazine 3 students use OneNote to take notes on medieval castles, use “There is a learning curve on using a Tablet PC, using OneNote, Google SketchUp to design their own castle, use PowerPoint to accessing e-books, submitting assignments to teachers elec- present their castle’s features and how it reflects the history of tronically, and performing basic troubleshooting. The learning the time, and Word to write a report on medieval castles. These curve is dramatically reduced within a student’s first semes- activities are intellectual exercises and skills that allow students to ter as they use their Tablet PC every day in all their classes. produce authentic intellectual work in preparation for college.” “Beyond the management of their Tablet PCs, students are also developing critical thinking skills, gaining in-depth knowledge of subject matters and maturing in ways that How are the students progressing will positively impact them beyond the classroom. with the Tablet PC program? “By using Tablet PCs, students are exercising critical thinking and decision-making for themselves. When teachers assign projects “We are in the third year of using the Tablet PC program with that require the use of the Tablet PCs and web-based technol- freshmen, sophomores and juniors fully participating. There ogy, students create knowledge for themselves by researching are also about a dozen seniors who have Tablet PCs. Next year, topics, synthesizing information and evaluating what is perti- everyone will have them. As the students mature in age, we are nent to the task at hand and what information is not relevant. finding they are increasing their responsibilities in taking care “As student have access to a wealth of information, not only are they of their computer and they are producing better quality work. becoming selective in what they absorb, they also discover topics that they can research in-depth and dive deeper into the learning of a subject, making it more likely for them to retain the material. “These skills and acute learning steps acquired via use of technol- ogy are preparing students not only for success in the high school classroom, but for their next steps into college or the work force.”

What has the faculty response been with the Tablet PC program?

“Teachers state that there are many advantages of having stu- dents use a Tablet PC to produce all of their academic work. Students produce quality work using professional standards and students are proud to display their work. Since students have access to the Internet, they have access to research and infor- mation to help them produce their work and explore content on their own. The Tablet PC program is guided by the con- cept that inquiry produces knowledge: when students seek answers to their own questions and problems, they create knowl- edge for themselves which will be the expectation when they enroll in college or begin their first job. Students become aware that this approach to learning has value beyond high school.” During the course of his day, faculty member Paul Dirschl teaches five classes of freshmen, totaling 96 students, all using their Tablet PCs. Paul is working on his Type 75 Educational Administration Master’s Degree at Governors State University and wrote an article for his coursework that examined the use of Tablet PCs. The following is a brief excerpt that captures the essence of using this technology: “From a teacher’s perspective, the Tablet PC program has helped expand the methods and materials used in the class- room. We are now incorporating virtual field trips, web

Geometry teacher Beth Colletti integrates the Tablet PC into her lesson plan quests, creating historical architectural replicas through

4 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Google sketch art and encouraging students to create their own websites and newsletters through Microsoft publisher. “Moreover, the textbooks are much more interactive than the tradi- tional hard-bound versions, and this keeps students interested while expanding their knowledge simultaneously. Students have bene- fited the most through the integration of technology at De La Salle because learning is more engaging and modern and that will prepare students for the modern-day workforce and college.” With De La Salle continually striving to set itself apart in its pursuit of excellence in the field of secondary educa- tion, Dr. Peña was asked how helpful the Tablet PC program is in differentiating De La Salle from other high schools. “Currently, there are three categories schools can be placed in: the first category, and the most common one, is ‘little to no technology usage by teachers and students.’ These schools may recognize the benefits of using technology in the curriculum, but they have not been trained in doing so and/or the school does not have the tech- nology infrastructure to integrate technology in the curriculum. “The second category is a school taking the proper steps to inte- grate technology in the curriculum, but the school does not have a technology one-to-one program where each student has a Tablet PC or laptop computer. Schools in this category are explor- ing the benefits of technology and making available professional development training to its teachers. These schools are deter- mining if students should use a laptop computer or a Tablet PC U.S. History teacher Sophia Smith assists a student during class computer, which are fundamentally different technologies. “The third category is a school that has a technology one-to-one program for its students. These schools either have a laptop pro- gram or a Tablet PC program. When comparing these technology solutions, laptops actually limit use to only inside the classrooms and the keyboards are a big hindrance, especially for math classes. Spring Calendar of Events Laptop keyboards also have monitors that are a physical barrier Spring Giving Drive Begins (until 3/20) ...... 3/16/2009 between students and teachers. Tablet PCs, on the other hand, lie flat and eliminate that barrier between students and teachers. St. Patrick’s Day ...... 3/17/2009 Tablet PCs are so mobile that students can carry them wher- College Fair: Juniors & Sophomores ...... 3/18/2009 ever they go. De La Salle made the conscious decision in 2006 to implement a technology one-on-one program with Tablet PCs.” Spring Drama Production, 5pm ...... 3/19/2009 Based on this review, the greatest differentiation between Spring Drama Production, 7pm ...... 3/20/2009 De La Salle and other schools is the high level of technology DLS Jazz Fest, Noon–3pm ...... 4/4/2009 integration into the academic programs offered. De La Salle strate- gically decided to equip our students with a Tablet PC to maximize D-Final Event, 6pm ...... 4/6/2009 usage of this technology in the classrooms and reap the posi- NHS Spring Induction & Honors Convocation 7pm @ Parmer AC . . 4/8/2009 tive implications it has on our students’ educational experience. To date, De La Salle is the only high school in Chicago that uses Great Futures Gala, 6pm ...... 4/24/2009 Tablet PCs. And the results are vastly positive and paving the way Young Alumni Night at the Sox Game ...... 4/27/2009 for graduates who are acutely prepared for today’s tech world. Class of 2009 Girls Graduation @ Our Lady Of Sorrows Basilica, 7:30pm ...... 5/20/2009 Class of 2009 Boys Graduation @ Our Lady Of Sorrows Basilica, 7:30pm ...... 5/21/2009

Academics De La Salle Magazine 5 Living our Faith aith, service and community are ’09 (and Irene’s mother); Elizabeth The numbers from the 2007–08 three integral components of a Sierra ’12 and Mercedes Zapata ’10. mission collection were finalized. In De La Salle education. By con- a display of their immense generos- F De La Salle would like to thank all of tributing their time and talents to ity and deep concern for the well-being those who donated hair for their heart- empowering the lives of others, our stu- of others, the students, faculty and felt display of genuine concern for the dents are able to truly be called Lasallian. staff of De La Salle raised $20,596. wellbeing of others, as well as the local busi- Over the past few months, students, fac- nesses who contributed their time and This amount raised marks the 20th con- ulty and staff at the Institute Campus skills for participating in Locks of Love. secutive school year that De La Salle has for Young Men and Lourdes Hall surpassed the $10,000 mark in funds The Annual Turkey Bowl was played on Campus for Young Women have partici- collected for the missions. It is also Chet Bulger Field, featuring football teams pated in a variety of charitable endeavors. the second time that De La Salle has from both the Institute and Lourdes Hall Here are some of the highlights: eclipsed the $20,000 mark, raising over Campuses. In addition to playing in some $21,700 in the 2002–03 school year. Twelve students and one student’s mother competitive flag football games, the stu- took part in the Locks of Love cere- dents and staff also raised $300 that was Since the 1985–86 school year, De La Salle mony held at the Lourdes Hall Campus in donated to Fr. Manny’s Outreach Soup has raised $309,225 in mission col- late November. Kitchen and St. James Food Pantry. lections. De La Salle congratulates its students, faculty and staff on this achieve- Locks of Love is a public non-profit organi- De La Salle’s Annual Giving Drive—given ment and for their munificence. zation that provides hairpieces to financially the title “The Meteors Brighten 3000 Lives” disadvantaged children in the United this year—was a success as students, teach- Catholic Schools Week 2009 was held in the States and Canada under age 18 suffer- ers and staff from both campuses collected final week of January with the theme being ing from long-term medical hair loss from toys, canned food and clothing. The Annual “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service”. The any diagnosis. Most of the children helped Giving Drive was sponsored by the City of five-day period was highlighted by Lasallian by Locks of Love have lost their hair due De La Salle, Lasallian Youth, Peer Ministers, Community Day on January 30 with stu- to a medical condition called alopecia the National Honor Society and the stu- dents, faculty and staff from both campuses areata, which has no known cause or cure. dents, faculty and staff of De La Salle. joining together for Mass in the Parmer Activity Center. There also was a slide- Participating were: Michelle Cobos ’11; Amy At the Institute Campus alone, nearly show during Mass celebrating our Catholic Collazo ’12; Olivia Estrada ’12; Lauren 2,000 items of food were collected. family, as well as the services that our stu- Hailer ’11; Amy Hermle ’10; Marie Huels The clothing and toys were given to dents, parents, faculty and staff provide for ’10; Jane LaGiglio ’09; Ashley Leanos St. Vincent de Paul Parish, while the each other and the greater community. ’10; Gianna Levato ’09; Irene Martinez food went to St. James Parish. Meteors Making Lasallian Youth Students at De La Salle exercise their faith and leadership through a Difference a student group focused mainly on serving the community, called Lasallian Youth. Many Lasallian schools worldwide organize a Lasallian ne of the highlights of the first semester at De La Salle Youth group for their students. Over the past 20 years it has become an was the publishing of “In Their Own Words”, a quar- international movement and formation program which empowers stu- Oterly publication featuring all the service opportunities dents to be examples of faith, service and community. More than 100 in which students, faculty and staff of De La Salle participate. students are involved in the Lasallian Youth program at De La Salle. Emily Vogel, the Campus Minister at De La Salle’s Institute Some of the opportunities that students involved in Lasallian Youth Campus for Young Men, experience throughout the year include mission trips, retreat pro- helped spearhead the project. In Their Own Words grams, social justice education and service-learning opportunities. “For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20 Throughout the year, Meteors VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 FALL 2008 De La Salle has started a tradition of sending students on two mis-

DID YOU serve at various sites around KNOW? Meteors shine their light sion trips each year. Each spring, families in Appalachia welcome • In the ’07-’08 Students here at “D” do more year, Meteors serve at various while learning the important school year, than just attend classes. As sites around the city from hos- values of selflessness and civic DLS students part of their instruction in pitals to park district field duty. the city from hospitals to park gave over religion, they begin to practice houses or back at their gram- De La Salle leaders who work tirelessly to restore the impoverished $20,000 to the Gospel values they have mar schools, Meteors share For example, at the annual ser- various people learned in class through their gifts with the community vice event with the local Chi- and organiza- participation in the Service cago Fire Department last year, Learning Program. juniors John Rosario and Tim tions in need. Crowley were among 20 stu- homes. Over summer break, typically every June, De La Salle is proud district field houses or back at Service is an integral dents who helped build bikes at • Each year, component of the special spirit the CFFU. John Rosario re- DLS students that resounds through the flected, “I looked around and give over halls of our school. St. John saw we were all doing some- 28,000 hours Baptist de La Salle states, thing for the same reason.” of service “Such acts of faith made from Crowley added, “It makes me to send students to Guatemala who enter the Mission of San Lucas their grammar schools. Meteors time to time are extremely feel good knowing little children to the useful and can help us pre- will have a smile on their faces community! serve our faith.” Likewise, Christmas morning from some- service experiences can be thing I did.” the single most important share their gifts with the com- element of introducing and/or Toliman community and brighten lives with their hard work and sustaining a person’s faith in God and the infiniteness of INSIDE His love. Over 90 Meteors served at THIS ISSUE: the Annual Chicago munity while learning the To that end, throughout the Marathon on October 12th. open hearts. • Weekly Soup • Weekly Mission Juniors set the example important values of selflessness • Lasallian Youth • Lasallian Peace Two members of the junior Week siding, which alone affected Jacobson added, “When I Our community at large can become a part of the Lasallian Youth Honors program, James Hart- the lives of three people. I feel think of the service I have nett and Nate Jacobson, have done, I realize that I have • Service I have accomplished some- been honored for the second thing that most kids my age made a lot of different peo- and civic duty. Join the reader- Opportunities consecutive year by the Cook don’t seek to do.” ple’s lives better.” County Sheriff’s Department • Student for contributing over 100 hours While it’s true that service is experience by sponsoring a student to attend a mission trip, providing Reflections of community service. Both an academic requirement at young men worked on hous- De La Salle, it also stands ing projects in McDowell ship of “In Their Own Words” • Twin in Africa true that some students County in West Virginia. serve because it’s the right Hartnett said, “It is one of the thing to do. Thanks to James supplies for the retreats or volunteering to chaperone one of the local poorest counties in the United and Nate for setting the ex- States. I helped install house ample for the rest of us!

and stay inspired by all of the James Hartnett and Nate Jacobson educational programs. Our student leaders, and the lives they touch, ways Meteors make a difference. are thankful for your support.

6 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 The Tolton Adult Literacy Center is an adult- education program that provides employability skills, family literacy and child services in low- income communities in the Chicagoland area free of charge. Serving approximately 800 peo- ple a year from various backgrounds, Tolton has been recognized as a leader in adult edu- cation at local, state and national levels. Tolton’s mission is to provide excellent alterna- tive adult education experiences within a caring community where “everyone teaches and every- one learns.” Fr. , for whom the Tolton Adult Literacy Center is named, was the first African-American priest in the United States. He overcame many hardships to have a great impact on the lives of many disadvantaged people. The Tolton strategy is to empower poverty level adults through academic achievement. This strategy recognizes that breaking the illiteracy cycle must begin with the adult who is the cen- ter of the family and community structure. The following is a snapshot of the successful English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Tolton students receiving a key to additional learning Parents and Children— Learning Together at Tolton hree days per week, immigrant par- the Toman Branch Library and Our ents—primarily Mexican and mostly Lady of Tepeyac Elementary School. By Tmothers—arrive with their young offering various learning structures, stu- children at Toman Library to partici- dents are allowed the opportunity to pate in Tolton’s ESL (English as a Second succeed in family literacy whereby: Language) Family Literacy Program. Many 1. Parents gain economic self-suffi- arrive early to return library books and take ciency from adult literacy training; out new ones. The day begins as parents engage their children in a simple learning 2. Children succeed in school activity—a song, a finger play or sharing and life experiences from age- conversation around a picture book. Then, appropriate education; parents join classmates in one of three ESL 3. Parents learn to serve the role as levels while their children participate in age- primary teacher for their chil- appropriate early childhood education. dren and see themselves as partners In addition to language and literacy in the education of their children The beginning stages of a lifelong love of books instruction, Tolton offers parents weekly from parenting workshops; workshops that address the issues of rais- 4. Parents and children foster intergen- ing a family in a new country and teach erational learning from interactive ways for parents to promote children’s literacy activities together, and literacy. Another powerful aspect of 5. All family members embody lifelong Tolton’s adult program is the Parent and learning and the use of educational Child Time (PACT), which affords fami- resources by becoming familiar with lies the opportunity of enjoying learning the public library environment. activities with other families while get- ting to know new friends in their area. Tolton began serving economically and educationally underserved immigrant These are some of the components of families in Chicago’s Little Village neigh- Tolton’s ESL Family Literacy Program, borhood in September 2006 when ESL now in its fourth year of operation at instructors Marie White and Mary Lou

Faith, Service & Community De La Salle Magazine 7 Tolton Family Literacy Wish List Laptop Computers Montessori Early Learning Materials Gross Motor Equipment ESL Adult Materials LCD Projector Tape Recorders with earphones Art Supplies

Jenks began classes at Toman Branch Library in response to high demand from families. Both instructors were highly qualified for the task, bring- ing previous experience as adult ESL instructors, as well as cultural awareness from past volunteerism such as being a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras. Moms and tots learning through finger play As the program continued to grow at an exponential rate, new instructors joined Critical to the success of the Family and Family Therapy. Ana knows first- the team. Tolton veteran Mary Ellen Literacy Program is the education offered hand the importance of learning English Lesniak joined with 35 years of experi- to children in Tolton’s Early Childhood and is committed to helping immi- ence in elementary and adult education Program. Ana Paliminoz heads the pro- grant families and their children learn and a Certificate in Family Literacy from gram and brings her own story as a English not only as a means of adjust- Penn State University. The program United States immigrant from Peru to ing to the demands of a new environment, also welcomed former volunteer Marge her daily interaction with immigrant fam- but also as a way of social integration. Cribben, a retired Archdiocese of Chicago ilies and children. While in Peru, Ana “To be socially adjusted means to develop and Chicago Public School teacher. earned a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood interests and skills to confront the Education and a Master’s in Psychology demands that a new environment pres- ents,” Paliminoz said. “To be integrated implies making these social demands our own, to be involved in working for the common good, and to actively par- ticipate in the new social order for one’s own betterment and for the strengthen- ing of the country that has welcomed us.” The other team members who work dili- gently for Tolton at Toman Branch Library include Margarita Guillen, an immigrant who is especially proud of her new sta- tus as an American citizen, Emily Minnick, who brings a background in Special Education and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and two former volunteers, Emily Alberghini and Ben Pitzen, who are now fulltime staff members. De La Salle Institute has partnered with entities such as the Chicago Public Library and its Toman Branch Library and Our Lady of Tepeyac Elementary School to provide the space for Tolton’s ESL Family Celebrating the achievements of Tolton students Literacy Programs. To date, the various

8 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 funding sources that help support Tolton Among the other programs the Tolton A third site was founded at the begin- include an Even Start Grant through Adult Literacy Center offers are: ning of the 2001–02 school year on the the Illinois State Board of Education, West Side within the Alain Locke Charter • G.E.D., Pre-G.E.D., Basic an Illinois Secretary of State Literacy Academy at 3141 W. Jackson. To accom- Skills and Literacy Office Family Literacy Grant, and a modate students living on the Southwest McCormick Tribune Foundation Grant. • Employability Side, additional centers were estab- lished at the Chicago Toman Branch Tolton is strongly committed to bring- • Child Services Library at 2708 S. Pulaski and Our Lady ing adult education and family literacy • Family Literacy of Tepeyac School at 2230 S. Whipple. services to Chicago’s immigrant com- • English as a Second Language (ESL) munity. “In my four years as a Tolton For more information about the Tolton ESL instructor, I am continually amazed Founded by De La Salle Institute in Adult Literacy Center, please con- at the incredible dedication to learn- 1991, Tolton has grown tremendously tact De La Salle Vice President for ing that our adult ESL students bring over the years. In 1998, a partnership External Affairs Lawrence Blakley ’83 and at their determination to integrate with Chicago Public Libraries led to the at (312) 842-7355 ext. 142 or blak- their families into the American cul- development of two Tolton sites: one [email protected] or Tolton Center Executive ture,” Toman veteran instructor Marie located on Chicago’s South Side at the Director Susan Perez at (312) 746-7744. White said. “It is such a joy to work with Chicago Bee Branch Library, located students so hungry to learn and so will- at 3647 S. State and a second site on ing to share their culture and customs.” Chicago’s West Side at the Henry Legler Library, located at 115 S. Pulaski.

De La Salle congratulates Sue Perez on being chosen as the Tolton Center’s new Executive Director.

ue Perez began the Tolton program as well as a participant in teacher training to in 1991 with Carmina Renner and bring Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Shas seen Tolton grow from its ini- to adult education classrooms in Illinois. tial site at St. Elizabeth Church at 41st In addition, Perez has served on the and Wabash into a multi-site campus serv- Illinois Continuing College Board Advisory ing two target populations - Adult Basic Council and is a past recipient of the Illinois Education (ABE) and GED populations Adult Continuing Educators Association on Chicago’s Near South and West Sides (IACEA) Administrator of the Year Award. and ESL (English as a Second Language) immigrant adults and their families in the Perez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s Sociology from the University of Wisconsin- Southwest Side. The Tolton Centers are Madison, a Master’s Degree in Theology located in three public libraries, a charter from the Catholic Theological Union school, and a Catholic elementary school. and is a Doctoral Candidate in Adult Education at Northern Illinois University. “Adult education is a place where ministry and education come together,” Perez said. Perez has been married to Joseph for the last 41 years and together they have four Perez brings an impressive resume to her children, two grandchildren and two position as Tolton’s Executive Director. She dogs. The Perez family has been mem- has spent the past 40-plus years as an educa- bers of St. Giles Parish’s Mass Community tor at levels ranging from primary through in Oak Park, IL for the last 35 years. university and is also a state trainer for the Illinois Institute for Special Learning Needs, Congratulations, Sue!

Faith, Service & Community De La Salle Magazine 9 1 2 1. The women’s team pauses for the pre-game National Anthem 2. Meteors express sincere concern for others through the Locks of Love Charity event 3. Meteors exemplify community spirit by participating in The 3000 Lives Food and Clothing Drive 4. Meteor pride shines at the homecoming pep rally from the women’s squad 5. De La Salle students attend Northwestern University’s High School Journalism Day 6. Meteors vote in the De La Salle mock presidential election 7. Students particpate in a Mass celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8. The Meteor Man does his best to intimidate the competition 9. The Nutrition Bowl team proudly shows off its second-place prize and trophy

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Campus Scrapbook De La Salle Magazine 11 Living a Historic Moment By Michelle Aukstik he energy of the 2008 presidential race between John McCain and Barack Obama was undeniable. The messages and ads of the campaigns infiltrated Tour airwaves. We heard sound bites about hope, the mavericks, change, and experience. The campaign buzz caused people to start talking to one another about the possible outcome. More impressive than conversation, however, was the unprecedented participation in this past election among our country’s youth.

Here at De La Salle Institute many of our Barack Obama. Whether it was because Washington, D.C. because it’s historical either students volunteered on campaigns, wore Obama lived just down the street from us, way,” quipped Jenkins. Alan did admit the candidate buttons, or put bumper stick- we trusted his promise to bring change experience was made a little sweeter with ers on their car. All students, staff and and hope to our country, or because he Obama’s win. “My reaction to Obama win- faculty devoted time during Election is the first African-American person to be ning was pure excitement. I guess I knew Day to take part in a mock election. The elected to the highest office in the country, he was going to win, but I am still excited outcome of the De La Salle mock elec- all members of the De La Salle community for what he’s going to accomplish.” tion was in line with the outcome of celebrated the grandness of the moment. The week-long youth leadership confer- the national election—Barack Obama De La Salle was privileged to have sev- ence included the opportunity to hear won with an overwhelming majority. eral members of our community, including talks from political leaders, historians and On Inauguration Day, the De La Salle com- alumni, students and staff, make the trip key decision makers. The once-in-a-life- munity took pause to share in a historical to Washington, D.C. in order to witness time experience ended with all participants moment. The electricity pulsing through firsthand the swearing in of our 44th pres- attending the inauguration of the presi- the air in and around Washington, D.C. ident and vice president. Alumnus George dent and vice president. Jenkins said of the traveled all the way to Chicago’s South Ferro ’85 was selected by the Armed Forces event, “My favorite memory from the inau- Loop as students, staff and faculty gathered Inaugural Committee to represent the guration was listening to Obama’s speech.” around televisions and big screens to wit- Navy at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. Jenkins said that he thinks the attention ness the swearing in of our 44th president, Alan Jenkins, Class of 2011, and Colette that De La Salle gave to the presidential Blakley, Guidance Counselor at the Lourdes race, even for students that could not yet Hall Campus for Young Women, shared vote, “helped prepare us to truly appre- the story of their historic moments with ciate this historic and significant event.” De La Salle Magazine, recalling the inau- guration as a cherished and exciting Colette Blakely and her family knew on experience that they will never forget. election night that they would attend the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. Jenkins’ inauguration opportunity came “My family and I decided during the sum- from his involvement in the Congressional mer that we would attend the inauguration Youth Leadership Council. His extraor- so we made the necessary plans—purchas- dinary academic record, coupled with ing tickets, making hotel reservations—so his interest in government and politics, that we could go. It was that simple!” earned him acceptance into the prestigious Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference. Blakley became interested in the presi- “I attended the inauguration through an dential race at the onset of the historical opportunity that was offered to me. I made campaign. She votes in every election, sure to seize the opportunity. Even if Obama but like many in America, she felt there Alan Jenkins kept his invitation and credential as a souvenir didn’t win the election, I would have gone to was something special about this race.

12 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 “This win opens opportunities academically and beyond for minority students. There is a renewed sense of hope in our children.”

Colette Blakley’s family and friends celebrate the inauguration in Washington, D.C. (Starting from left) Front row: Cassey Cage (Jacksonville, FL), Carmen Cage (Jacksonville, FL), Courtney Brooks (Savanah, GA), Lindsay King (Brooklyn, NY), Kim Baker (Litchfield, KY), Ronnie Cage (Jacksonville, FL) Second row: Ruth Cage (Nashville, TN), Sandra Cage (Jacksonville, FL), Avelene Hollands (Chicago, IL), Tiffanny King (Jacksonville, FL), Colette Blakely (Chicago, IL), Donna Brooks (Jacksonville, FL), Anita Hollands (Chicago, IL)

Sharing in the sentiment of many and headed to the National Mall via When Blakley and her family arrived other voters, she felt that Obama was the Metro train system. They wanted to at the Mall and found their spot, they an exciting and historic candidate. ensure that they would have an excel- enjoyed conversation with the people lent place to stand for the inauguration. around them. “It was a community of Being a guidance counselor at De La Salle, Blakley recalls her favorite moment, “Being the states. There were so many different Blakley shared a special perspective on on this crowded Metro train and realiz- types of people and the crowd was filled Obama’s win. “This win opens oppor- ing that everyone was there for the same only with peace and joy,” said Blakely. tunities academically and beyond for reason—babies in their mother’s arms, minority students. There is a renewed The diversity within the crowd gath- parents, kids and grandparents—all of sense of hope in our children.” ered on the National Mall was particularly these people from all different ethnicities interesting to Blakely because it was reflec- The morning of the inauguration, Blakley were celebrating the moment together.” tive of the De La Salle student body. and her family left their hotel at 4:30 AM De La Salle has created a unique environ- ment that reflects the real world which is an important part of preparing our young learners for success after graduation. As we move forward from this historic moment, we would be remiss not to high- light the importance of the past election as it relates to our school. Though Barack Obama now calls the White House his home, it’s not hard to see how the Hyde Park native captured the attention of the De La Salle community and not only got us talking, but got us acting. He created a historic moment and movement that future Meteors will study in history class. He highlighted our diversity as a coun- try, and caused us to reflect on our own diversity as a school. President Obama reminded us to dream big and proved to our youth that you can be whatever you want to be. He wrote a new chapter in our nation’s history and for a few of our own, he created the experience of a lifetime. Students at the Institute Campus for Young Men gather to watch the broadcast of the Inauguration

Feature Story De La Salle Magazine 13 Fall Sports Roundup Women’s Volleyball Young Men. As for Murray, he maintains a 3.775 GPA and is ranked No. 37 in the The Meteors women’s varsity volley- 162-member Class of 2009 at De La Salle’s ball team was honored as four members Institute Campus. were chosen to the 2008 All-Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White Team. Men’s Soccer Lauded for their excellence on the court Defender Scott Mestan ’09 was recog- were Jillian Vilimas ’09, Taylor Drechney ’10, nized as the recipient of the 2008 Tony Amy Hermle ’10 and Jenna Duddleston Lawless Award, emblematic of the Most ’11. In addition, Vilimas also was chosen Valuable Player in the as the GCAC White Player of the Year. League. Mestan scored five goals and These four athletes played integral roles added four assists as De La Salle finished as De La Salle won the GCAC White reg- with an overall record of 12-8-3 and gar- ular-season championship as well as the nered the Catholic League White Division GCAC White postseason tournament. championship with a mark of 5–1. In addition to being chosen as the Men’s Football Tony Lawless Award winner, Mestan Eight Meteors were chosen to the 2008 All- also was picked to the Chicago Fire White Division Honorable Mention All-Academic First Team. Lauded were wide receiver/ Team, as well as the Illinois High defensive back Darryl Bland ’10, defen- School Soccer Coaches Association’s All- sive lineman Curtis Blaydes ’09, linebacker Sectional Honorable Mention Team. Kaia Powell ‘11 participated in the IHSA state tournament Nate Bowman ’09, kicker Juan Gonzalez Meteors head varsity soccer coach Tom ’09, running back Mark Kasper ’10, line- Dufficy was chosen as the Chicago Catholic backer Ed Keating ’10, linebacker Bobby League’s Tony Lawless Award winner for Women’s Tennis Kerwin ’10 and linebacker Matt Murray ’09. the 2008 season. For Dufficy, this was the Kaia Powell ’11 participated in the IHSA state tournament, finishing with In addition, Bowman, who tallied a team- second consecutive season he has been a total of three points. At the University high 120 tackles this season, was awarded honored with this prestigious plaudit. High Sectional, Powell placed fourth in a berth on the 2008 Illinois High School Five Meteors were chosen to the 2008 All- singles play, enabling the Meteors to fin- Football Coaches Association’s Class Catholic League Team. Excelling on the ish fourth in the eight-team field. 7A Team. pitch this season were defender Andrew In state competition, Powell posted a 6–4, The Meteors concluded the 2008 season Gaona ’09, midfielder Gabriel Garcia ’11, 6–3 win over Krystal Webb of Homewood- with an overall mark of 8–5 and a conference defender Mike Lucio ’11, Mestan ’09 Flossmoor in the first round, while mark of 3–1 in winning the Catholic League and midfielder Victor Trujillo ’09. also earning a 6–3, 6–4 triumph over White for a second consecutive season. Paige Sturley of Edwardsville in the sec- Murray ’09 and Keating ’10 were chosen Women’s and Men’s ond round’s consolation bracket. to the 2008 Academic All-State Football Cross Country Team by the Illinois High School Football Four members of the Meteors women’s Men’s Coaches Association. cross country team advanced to the IHSA Steve Chmelovsky ’09 and Justin Cook In the classroom, Keating owns a 4.857 Class 3A Niles West Sectional by virtue of ’10 made history as they became the first grade-point average and is ranked their performances in the Whitney Young Meteors ever to reach sectional play. No. 2 in the 179-member Class of 2010 Regional. Representing De La Salle were Cook shot an 80 at the Class 3A St. at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Irene Martinez ’09, Barb Doherty ’10, Nicole Ortiz ’10 and Hanna Bansley ’11. Ignatius Regional held on Cog Hill’s No. 2 course, good enough for third place. The Meteors men’s cross country team Chmelovsky carded a 90, also earn- also competed in the Whitney Young ing one of eight individual berths in the Regional with Jake Bugajski ’09 and Gerry Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional. Medina ’09 among the five individuals who advanced to the Niles West Sectional. Meteors Win!

2008 All-Chicago Catholic League White Division First Team

14 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Winter Sports Update Women’s The Meteors’ 23-man swim team con- sists of eight seniors, four juniors, six In her first season as varsity head coach, sophomores and five freshmen. Jenna Markoff guided the Meteors to a 15–7 overall record, a 5–0 mark in win- ning the GCAC Blue championship and Men’s Basketball the consolation championship in the Point guard Derek Needham ’09 was nomi- GCAC White postseason tournament. nated to the 2009 McDonald’s All-American High School Basketball Team. Through the Two Meteors were chosen to the 2008– first 20 games of the season, Needham led 09 All-GCAC Blue Team. Honored the Meteors in scoring (14.3 ppg) and assists were guard Angel Brooks ’10 and guard (4.7 apg), was second in 3-pointers made Natalie Williams ’11. Brooks averaged (25) and fourth in rebounding (3.2 rpg). 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game, while Williams averaged 9 points, De La Salle’s varsity finished second in 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. the Catholic League South with a 6-1 conference mark. In league play, the Introducing the Meteors Women’s Team Men’s Wrestling Meteors garnered victories over Mount Carmel, Bishop McNamara, Providence NEW Curtis Blaydes ’09 and Clayton Kendall ’09 Women’s Bowling Catholic, Hales Franciscan, St. Francis de garnered individual championships at the In its first year of existence, the De La Salle Sales and Brother Rice. As of press time, Chicago Catholic League Tournament. women’s bowling team finished sixth De La Salle was 16–4 overall, includ- Kendall, the Meteors’ 189-pounder, bested in the nine-team IHSA St. Ignatius ing a win over defending Class 2A state Providence Catholic’s Joe Michals 6-2, Sectional with a total of 3,295 pins. champion North Lawndale in a game while Blaydes prevailed in the title match The Meteors were coached by Sophia played at Northwestern University. at 285 pounds, posting a 21-10 victory Smith and Avise Tomlin. Comprising Six-foot-8 forward Michael Shaw ’11 over Mount Carmel’s Curtis Vacendak. the roster were Taylor Castro ’10; Katie began the season as ESPN.com’s No. Three Meteors finished in first place Hayes ’10; Antionette Johnson ’11; Amber 8 player in the country in the Class of and three more took second at the St. Mangione ’11; Vania McFadden ’11; 2011. Through the first 20 contests of Ignatius Regional. Blaydes, Kendall Jazmin Neely ’11; Erin Pogue ’09; Jeanitrea the season, Shaw averaged 10.2 points, and 145-pounder Pat Golden ’10 won Presswood ’10; Rochelle Slater ’10. 7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. their respective weight classes, while Eric In the Girls Catholic Athletic Go Meteors! Helson ’10 (135 pounds), Scott Thomas Conference Tournament, the varsity ’12 (152 pounds) and Angelo Rivera ’11 Meteors finished seventh. The junior (160 pounds) were second-place finish- varsity Meteors were fourth-place fin- ers in their respective weight classes. ishers. Individually, McFadden was De La Salle finished third overall in the fifth, while Mangione was ninth. 11-team regional field. Men’s NEW Men’s Bowling Under the leadership of head coach The Meteor varsity and junior varsity Heriberto Garcia, De La Salle began men’s bowling teams won the 2008–09 a boys swimming program during the Chicago Catholic League championship. 2008-09 school year. Thanks to the gen- This marked the first time in school history erosity of the Valentine Boys & Girls that De La Salle has earned the Catholic Club on 34th and Emerald, the Meteor League championship in men’s bowling. swimmers have a pool in which to com- pete and practice just a mile west of the Representing the Meteors’ varsity were Matt Institute Campus for Young Men. In their Cortese ’09, Rich Barnotes ’10, Mike Ginger first meet, the Meteors competed against ’10, Gary Young ’10 and Joe Scumaci ’11. Kenwood Academy and Morgan Park. The bowlers comprising the junior var- Garcia, who teaches Spanish at the Institute sity were Gil Morales ’09; Bryant Campus, attended Queens College where Barnard ’10; Michael Gonzales ’10; he participated on the swimming and Josh Moreno ’10 and Casey Zwiazek water polo teams. In 2002, Garcia helped ’10 and freshman Eric Noto ’11. Queens College finish third in the coun- The head coach of the Meteors’ var- try in water polo. As a coach, he guided sity bowling team is Ray Garcia, while his Chicago Park District team to Midwest Derek Needham leads his team to victory John Cortese led the junior varsity. Zone Championships from 2006–08.

Meteor Athletics De La Salle Magazine 15 Facts About D-Final th 18 Annual u NCAA Basketball Championship D-Final Event Game Broadcast on 4 Big Screens u Unlimited Food and Drinks u Games & Cash Prizes u Silent Auction Monday, April 6, 2009 u Super Raffle Drawing With a $14,000 Grand Prize and Doors open at 6:00 pm Over $26,000 in Cash Prizes

-FINAL For additional questions contact De La Salle Institute Lisa Andersson, Special Events Manager, at 312.842.7355 x146 or Parmer Activity Center [email protected] 3455 S. Wabash Ave. All proceeds of the D-Final Event go toward the De La Salle Meteor Athletic $30 (Admission/Beverage/Food) Program and general scholarship fund. $35/ticket at the door www.dls.org

Meteor Pride Wins $10,000 Beloved coach This past fall, De La Salle will be missed was chosen to partici- On February 19, long- pate in the High School time De La Salle faculty Rivalry Game of the member and coach Chet Week through mouth- Bulger passed away at the piecesports.com. The age of 91. Mr. Bulger— Chicago-based sports for whom the athletic field website highlighted the at De La Salle’s Institute Meteor football team Campus is named— taking on the Vikings coached and taught at of St. Laurence—a De La Salle from 1949–82. game in which the Chet Bulger Meteors were victori- De La Salle extends its ous. In addition to the deepest sympathies and prayers to Mr. Bulger’s Check presentation participants from left: Jim Krygier, Diane Brown, Mitch media coverage, mouth- Berk, Jillian Jesk, Father Paul Novak, Mike Glennon Front Row: Jillian family and friends. For those who wish to do so, piecesports.com offered Vilimas, Chris Martinez, Courtney Scott, Matt Murray donations to the Chet Bulger Scholarship Fund a $10,000 prize for are being accepted in care of De La Salle Institute, the school that displayed the most spirit on the mouthpiecesports.com web- 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. site. De La Salle once again proved victorious; creating an unprecedented buzz Eternal rest grant unto Mr. Bulger, O Lord, among mouthpiecesports.com users, adding 488 registered friends to De La Salle’s and may perpetual light shine upon him. customized page and winning the $10,000 for their outstanding Meteor pride. May his soul and all the souls of the faith- CEO Mitch Berk and on-air personalities Jillian Jesk and Sarah Spain presented ful departed rest in peace. Amen. the reward to students and administration during halftime of the Meteor bas- ketball game against Mt. Carmel in February. To watch highlights from both St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. the football and basketball rivalry games, log on to mouthpiecesports.com. Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever.

16 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Meteor Varsity Athletic Schedules Spring 2009

Women’s Varsity 16-Mar Morgan Park Away 4:30 Women’s Varsity Soccer 19-Mar Riverside/Brookfield Away (The Max) 4:30 21-Mar Whitney Young Home 11:00/1 JV/V Mar 24 Bronzeville away 4:30 20-Mar St. Francis DeSales Home 4:30 24-Mar Morton Home 4:30 Mar 27 Queen of Peace home 4:30 28-Mar St. Pat’s Home (DH) 11:00/1 21-Mar Taft Away 11:00 31-Mar St. Viator Home 5:00 24-Mar Bremen Away 4:30 Mar 31 Mt. Assisi away 4:45 1-Apr Washington Home 4:30 25-Mar Seton Away 4:30 Apr 2 Guerin Prep home 4:30 3-Apr Kenwood Away 4:30 26-Mar Bogan Away 4:30 Apr 6 Curie home 4:30 28-Mar Queen of Peace Away 11:00 4-Apr Shepard Home (DH) 10:00 Apr 8 Notre Dame home 4:30 7-Apr Simeon Home 4:30 30-Mar Fenwick Away 4:30 8-Apr Marist Away 4:30/7 JV/V 31-Mar Lincoln Park Away 4:30 Apr 11 Bremen away 11:00 13-Apr Gordon Tech Home 4:30 3-Apr Von Steuben Away 4:30 Apr 17-18 Reavis Invite away tba 15-Apr Loyola Home 4:30 6-Apr Proviso East Away 4:30 Apr 20 Von Steuben away 4:00 7-Apr Morton Away 4:30 17-Apr St. Laurence Away 4:30 Apr 21 St Francis de Sales home 4:30 8-Apr St. Benedict Away 4:30 18-Apr Loyola Away 11:00 Apr 23 St Scholastica away 4:45 20-Apr Leo Away 4:30 9-Apr Resurrection Away 11:00 22-Apr Fenwick Home 4:30 13-Apr Loyola Away 11:00 Apr 27 Reavis away 4:30 23-Apr St. Joe’s Away 4:30 15-Apr St. Ignatius (DH) Away 11:00/1:00 Apr 30 Gordon Tech away 4:30 25-Apr Fenwick Away 11:00 16-Apr Trinity Away 11:00 May 5 Maria home 4:30 17-Apr Maria Home 11:00 29-Apr St. Rita Home 4:30 May 9 Trinity away 12:00 30-Apr St. Rita Away (U.S. Cellular Field) 3:00 20-Apr Mother McAuley Away 4:30 2-May St. Ignatius Away (DH) 11:00 23-Apr Guerin Away 4:30 May 13 Cristo Rey away 6:30 4-May Mt. Carmel Away 4:30 27-Apr Riverside/Brookfield Home 4:30 May 15-23 IHSA playoffs 6-May Mt. Carmel Home 4:30 28-Apr Regina Away 4:30 9-May Br. Rice Away (DH) 10:00 29-Apr Mt. Assisi Away 4:30 Men’s Volleyball 11-May Seton Home 4:30 30-Apr Gordon Tech Home 4:30 24-Mar Br. Rice Home 5:00/6:00 13-May Providence Home 4:30 4-May Thornridge Away 4:30 25-Mar Holy Trinity Tournament (Vars.) Away TBA 15-May Von Steuben Away 4:30 5-May Proviso East Away 4:30 26-Mar St. Rita Away 5:00/6:00 7-May Whitney Young Away 4:30 16-May Providence Away 11:00 27-Mar Holy Trinity Tournament (Vars.) Away TBA 18-May St. Francis DeSales Away 4:30 5/12-5/16 G.C.A.C. Tournament TBA TBA 18-May Oak Lawn Away 4:30 28-Mar Holy Trinity Tournament (Vars.) Away TBA Outdoor Track Meets 19-May Notre Dame Home 4:30 31-Mar St. Laurence Home 5:00/6:00 April 11 Mather Invite 21-May St. Scholastica Away 4:30 18-Apr Kelvyn Park Tournament (JV) Away TBA 25-May IHSA Playoffs Start TBA TBA April 17 East St. Louis Invite 21-Apr Providence Home 5:00/6:00 April 18 Brother Rice Relays April 19 Windy City Classic Men’s Tennis 23-Apr Fenwick Away 5:00/6:00 April 20 Fenwick Relays 26-Mar Bishop Mac Away 4:30 28-Apr Gordon Tech Away 5:00/6:00 April 25 Proviso East 1-Apr Mt. Carmel Away 4:30 2-May Kelvyn Park Tournament (Vars) Away TBA 2-Apr Whitney Young Away 4:30 May 2 GCAC 5-May St. Ignatius Away 5:00/6:00 7-Apr Br. Rice Home 4:30 May 8 CCL Frosh/ Soph 14-May CCL JV Tournament at DLS TBA May 9 Girls Sectionals 18-Apr Br. Rice Tournament Away TBA May 17 CCL Varsity Championship 21-Apr St. Ignatius Away 4:30 16-May CCL JV Tournament at DLS TBA May 22 Boys Sectionals 23-Apr Fenwick Home 4:30 22-May CCL Varsity Tournament at St. Ignatius TBA May 21 Girls State Championship 29-Apr Walter Payton Home TBA 23-May CCL Varsity Tournament at St. Ignatius TBA May 28 Boys State Championship 30-Apr Loyola Away 4:30 5-May Providence Away 4:30 25-May IHSA Regional TBA TBA 7-May St. Laurence Home 4:30 15-May CCL Championships at Loyola 9:30

Meteor Athletics De La Salle Magazine 17 Great Futures Gala Honors Elzie L. Higginbottom o accurately describe the pri- Q: How important has education been in your life? mary purpose of De La Salle A: Education has been key in my life and is TInstitute’s Great Futures Gala in key in the lives of my children. My father one word, it would be “opportunity.” was an entrepreneur and ingrained in One of the objectives of the fundraiser me the importance of education, hard is to give De La Salle an opportunity to work, and goal setting. From early on, I express its sincere gratitude to those approached school as a means of learn- individuals and companies who have ing, mastering and succeeding. At Bloom so generously given of their time, tal- Township—and later on at the University ent and treasure over the years. of Wisconsin in Madison—I had the ben- efit of excellent teachers, professors and Along with that, the Great Futures Gala coaches; and through them, with the also provides De La Salle’s munificent encouragement of my father, I learned the Mr. Elzie Higginbottom, Great Futures Gala Honoree benefactors with an opportunity to fur- skills needed to succeed in business and in ther deepen their relationship with the life. Through high school sports, I received Q: Why did you choose to become Institute and continue to richly benefit the another invaluable education. I was able involved with De La Salle? young women and men who call De La Salle to travel, compete with and get to know A: It is De La Salle’s mission of service and home. At last year’s inaugural Great friends from across the country. It opened academic excellence that stands out. Many Futures Gala, over $115,000 was raised. my eyes to lifestyles I otherwise would never years ago, I became friends with Brother In addition, the Great Futures Gala also have seen. At the University of Wisconsin, James Gaffney of Lewis University and have affords an avenue for those individuals I was not only given an excellent business always admired his commitment to edu- and companies who have not yet begun education, I also made lasting relation- cation and the community. In 1985, he a relationship with De La Salle to learn ships with students from around the world. introduced me to Brother Michael Quirk firsthand of the unique, thriving educa- Through professors, coaches and fellow and De La Salle. I was able to see the high tional environment existing at both our students, I learned goal setting, discipline, quality of education that De La Salle offered. Institute Campus for Young Men and our and the will to create a successful career. I appreciated that it had authentic roots Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. Q: What are some of your best memories from on the South Side of Chicago—and that it your high school days? What was it like being offered a classic education to the children At this year’s Great Futures Gala, which a state-champion track and field athlete? who live in this neighborhood, whether will take place on April 24, 2009 at 6 pm at they could afford it or not. The adminis- the University Club in downtown Chicago, A: To be truthful, my best memories from high school and college are those from my tration and teachers are truly committed De La Salle will celebrate the generous con- to serving students in the community and tributions and loyal support of Mr. Elzie days on the track. I loved being part of a team. I loved (and still do) competing. Most bringing out the best in each student—aca- Higginbottom, who will be the honoree, as demically and morally. I wanted to support well as the recipient of the Founder’s Award. of all, I loved winning. Track and field taught me discipline, determination and that mission of service and academic excel- A passionate leader while serving on the focus. I learned to push myself and find my lence. I know Fr. Paul Novak as being a man De La Salle Board of Directors and a com- inner strength. I learned that it was through of great vision, desire and leadership. I’m mitted youth advocate donating to our my daily efforts that I could find my per- well aware of his passion for and commit- programs, Mr. Higginbottom embod- sonal best and become a champion. All ment to De La Salle Institute and am very ies Lasallian tradition and values. of these lessons helped me succeed in my confident in his ability to sustain De La Salle as a place where great futures begin. Among his many accomplishments, first career with Baird and Warner and it Mr. Higginbottom founded East Lake helped me decide to start my own business Q: As a Catholic high school in Chicago since Management & Development Corp., and make it grow into a successful venture. 1889, De La Salle has sustained its excellence one of the preeminent real estate devel- I should add that it was track and field that in education over many decades. What do you opment and management firms in the allowed me to get into a university as highly see in the future for De La Salle Institute? Midwest and is recognized as a major rated as Wisconsin. Without the athletic A: I see continued growth and suc- developer within the Chicagoland area. scholarship, I never would have been able cess for the school. The neighborhood in which De La Salle is located is experi- De La Salle is privileged to honor such to afford going there. The coaches at UW were excellent. They gave me the enthusi- encing tremendous rebirth. New housing an influential leader in our school com- for people of all incomes is being con- munity at this year’s gala event. asm to work hard in the classroom and on the track team and graduate with a diploma structed and new businesses are opening Mr. Higginbottom recently took time I am proud of—especially since I am the on every corner. This new development out of his schedule to spend a few min- first person in my family to attend college. will mean many new families will be mov- utes with De La Salle Magazine. ing in and looking for the best education for their children. De La Salle is more than

18 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 prepared to fulfill this need. De La Salle tremendous growth. What do you believe to be one of my most important allies in is considering expansion opportunities are the keys to such growth and what role my redevelopment efforts. I stand in awe and the economic growth of the neigh- do you see De La Salle contributing to it? of the education it is giving Chicago’s borhood will support such expansion. A: The South Loop has definitely bene- youth—who are the future of this city. fited from the economic boom throughout Q: You established East Lake Management & I am, therefore, very moved and hum- the city. Chicago, through investments Development Corporation, which has become bled to receive this honor from an in infrastructure and housing, has sup- one of the preeminent real estate development institution that I admire so greatly. and management firms in the Midwest. You cur- ported this growth. The challenge now, in What do you think are the key fac- rently oversee more than 10,000 housing units these more difficult economic times, is to Q: ets that make De La Salle Institute “the and you have been involved as principal developer make certain that the growth is not eroded. place where futures begin?” in several highly recognized ventures in Chicago. It is in this area that De La Salle can play A: The De La Salle administration What prepared you to achieve such success? a vital role. De La Salle is a strong insti- tution, a community anchor. This school believes in educating the mind and the A: First, I would have to credit my father should continue to educate the children of spirit and finding each student’s per- for teaching me entrepreneurship. He all incomes of the area to keep this neigh- sonal best. The school’s very mission is taught me the value of hard work, integ- borhood strong. It should reach out to to bring education to the children of the rity and patience. You make one dollar at a local schools and other institutions to help poor and the working class, as well as time. He also taught me to treat people— strengthen them. De La Salle is an essen- to those who can afford such a school. all people—honestly. Next, I would say that tial part of this community’s fabric—it I was lucky to forge some very important Today, the school welcomes children of all stands as a beacon of hope and it will relationships—in high school and college— races and creeds from the neighborhood continue to hold that significance in pro- that I could leverage to enter the world of and from throughout the city and sub- moting the neighborhood’s growth. business. Upon graduation from college urbs. The teachers here are dedicated to in 1966, there were not many real estate Q: You will be feted as the guest of honor preparing the students for life—be that doors that would open to a young African- at the Great Futures Gala this spring. What college life or straight into a career—with American. It was my coaches and teachers does it mean to you to have the educa- the knowledge necessary for success. And who wrote letters and made phone calls on tional community of Chicago honor your the faculty here teach something beyond my behalf. Their efforts opened the door at contributions and achievements? the textbooks. They teach the students Baird and Warner where I began my real A: Years ago, I made a conscious commit- the values of giving back, the ethics of estate career. So it is not only the education, ment to focus my professional career on a life well-lived, and the belief that they but also those you meet through your edu- the development and re-development of have the tools necessary to compete with cation—the teachers, professors, coaches predominantly African-American commu- whomever and wherever they go. Such an and friends—who will make the difference nities. My focus in such development has education is invaluable. Graduates have in your life and help you turn opportuni- been and is not only in housing, it is in seen their lives change through the knowl- ties into success in all areas of your life. schools, and hospitals, in community-based edge learned here. Their futures have truly become great, thanks to De La Salle. Q: The South Loop neighborhood is one service organizations and in small busi- of the areas of Chicago that is experiencing nesses. I have always considered De La Salle

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Development De La Salle Magazine 19 De La Salle’s Campaign: Standing on Tradition, Phase I Making Tomorrow Possible $8 Million

By Father Paul Novak, President $7 Million t the brink of my first six months facilities and improvements in our technol- as President, I proudly reflect ogy-rich curriculum. We have been able to on De La Salle’s great momen- lay the groundwork for a 21st century cam- A $6 Million tum and its road into the future. I feel pus and community development project that it is important to articulate our with these funds that acquired land that priorities and how I envision achiev- is planned for future school expansion. ing them by working together. The difference between where we are today, $5 Million This is a challenging time to be reaching and where I envision for us to be, has every- for greater heights. However, the future thing to do with how we come together as $4.5 Million success of our students depends on it. As a school community and actively engage President, the commitment of continued in a financial reach to shape our future. $4 Million financial strength of our Institute has been I invite you to enter this dialogue with me. I entrusted to me. And the first step on the can review with you the renovation projects path of ensuring adequate fiduciary sup- yet unfinished, point out how having a state- port is an open, productive dialogue. $3 Million of-the-art outdoor athletic facility would Here is a snapshot of where we stand greatly impact our school, and discuss in the current Capital Campaign, how replenishing our current endowment Phase I: Standing on Tradition, would sustain educational opportuni- $2 Million Making Tomorrow Possible. ties for all students who seek them. Through individual pledges and corpo- That is how I see the road into the future, rate support of generous alumni, family, traveling it together, with you as our part- Campaign Progress as of Winter 2009as of Progress Winter Campaign friends and foundations, we have cur- ner in the great task ahead. Completing our $1Million rently raised $4.5 million of the $8 million $8 million goal of the Capital Campaign, goal. This progress is indicative of the deep Phase I is extremely important to me, and impact that De La Salle and our Lasallian to each bright future who walks our halls. mission of education has made on people. In the coming months, this will be a main 0 topic of discussion and an opportunity to The difference between where we were engage you in this momentous challenge. before the Campaign and where we are today is astounding. We have implemented numerous renovations to our school

A student works on her project in the newly The recently constructed Commons at the Lourdes Hall Campus Current state of the outdoor Meteor athletic field. created biology lab. serves as a multi-purpose room for students and staff.

20 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Paul D. McCoy ’68 —Standing on Tradition, Making Tomorrow Possible

or more than two decades, Paul McCoy ’68 has been involved only by our differences in skill.” As a businessman, McCoy has with De La Salle. He currently serves on the Board of always tried to manage his companies with this premise in mind. Directors and is the chairman of De La Salle’s second annual F McCoy is a generous benefactor of De La Salle’s capital campaign Great Futures Gala to be held in April. His generosity of time and “Standing on Tradition, Making Tomorrow Possible.” There are still treasure has significantly enhanced De La Salle’s work in fulfilling several campaign projects remaining to be completed. Future plans its Lasallian mission of education to our young women and men. include a new learning center, increasing funds for the student McCoy was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, attend- scholarship program, the renovation and expansion of the Bulger ing Providence of God Grammar School on 18th and Union. Field and the creation of a multipurpose, on-campus athletic facility. In choosing De La Salle, McCoy’s parents wanted him to have Keeping the community at large in mind, a renovated and updated a Catholic education. Secondary was the fact that the Chicago Bulger Field would not only benefit De La Salle’s Meteors, it would Public School options at that time were not as good at deliver- also play a critical role in Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics. ing a quality education as the one he received at De La Salle. Giving back to De La Salle comes very easily to McCoy. “It’s De La Salle prepared McCoy for life experiences. It opened the very simple,” says McCoy. “I look back and wonder how would door for him to attend college, something that had not been an my life be different if I had not gone to DLS? The answer for expectation for him as a child. “Most important,” McCoy said, “The me is very different. I want other students, and their families, to students at De La Salle came from a diverse background: culturally, have the same door opening opportunity I did. My family feels socially, and financially, yet at school we were all equal, and all held lucky, indeed, to be able to share our success with De La Salle.” to the same performance requirements. In my career, I have always liked the idea that we are all equals to the task at hand, separated

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Development De La Salle Magazine 21 Getting Together and Staying Connected The alumni office of De La Salle Institute In the spirit of class reunions, the alumni values every opportunity to reconnect office was pleased to hear that the Class with our alumni and give you the chance of 1948 celebrated their 60th anniver- to stay in touch with the current hap- sary together by organizing a luncheon penings of your alma mater. A special in November 2008, and the Class of 1952 thank you to the alumni who partici- hosted another lovely annual holiday lun- pated in the following events and helped cheon at Midlothian Country Club on make the occasions quite memorable. To December 30th, 2008. The Lourdes High those who were unable to attend, we hope School alumnae also informed us of a spe- you can join us for upcoming events and cial gathering to honor the Class of 1958 programs, and we invite you to pay us and its 50th anniversary. The celebration a visit when you are next in the area. took place at the Oak Brook Marriott Hotel Dave Moore ’00, Jake Callinan ’97, and Dale Burke ’00 at on Saturday, September 27th, 2008. There the Young Alumni Holiday Party were Lourdians from nearby suburbs who new Young Alumni Club of De La Salle was attended as well as some alumnae who established. More than 50 alumni from the made the trip from locations as diverse as class years between 1992 and 2001 gathered Brazil, California, Florida, Indiana, Maine, for some holiday cheer at Buffalo Wings New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. & Rings, a popular hangout for “D” grads More recently, alumnae of Lourdes High located on 35th and Halsted in Bridgeport. School gathered at De La Salle’s Lourdes Wings & Rings is owned by Jesse Alvarez ’95, Hall Campus for Young Women for a spe- Jim Metcalf ’94 and Francis O’Donnell, the son of a “D” graduate. The success of the Father Paul and Jerry Tokars ’51 at the ’08 Alumni Banquet cial celebration on Saturday, February 7th, 2009. They attended an afternoon Young Alumni Club Holiday Party proved Last fall, more than 225 alumni and Mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help fol- the sincere interest of our younger alumni their spouses, guests and friends cel- lowed by a reception in honor of the network in becoming more involved with ebrated De La Salle during the 113th anniversary of the miraculous appari- De La Salle. We look forward to seeing more Alumni Banquet on November 21st, 2008 tions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette in young alums at future events being planned! at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Lourdes, France. Lourdes High School was Watch for more information about the Classmates had the opportunity to exchange named after this world-renowned place of next Young Alumni Club event—Night updates and see old friends—and even Christian pilgrimage. Since 2002, the edu- at the Sox Game—on April 27th, 2009. favorite faculty and staff, such as long- cational mission of promoting an excellent time science teacher, Richard Radecki, and learning environment for young women Make sure to check De La Salle’s Alumni former basketball coach Jerry Tokars ’51. continues at the Lourdes Hall Campus of Relations and Lourdes’ Alumnae Relations The Class of 1958 and the Class of 1983 De La Salle Institute. We were pleased to webpages at www.dls.org for updated celebrated their Golden and Silver anni- see Lourdes alumnae taking an interest in information. Email alumnirelations@ versaries, and the sense of pride for their meeting Principal Diane Brown and learn- dls.org if: 1) you would like more infor- alma mater resonated during the entire ing more about how the young women mation about upcoming alumni events; evening. The Honor Keys awarded went of De La Salle succeed while studying at 2) you are interested in helping volun- to Class of 1958 graduate Deacon George Lourdes Hall under the caring instruc- teer with event logistics or sponsorships; 3) Brooks and cherished math and science tion of former Lourdes faculty Sister Josita you want help getting in touch with your teacher Kamaal Khazen. A special post- Krzeminski, Sister Ann Mary Wundrach, classmates or organizing class reunions; humous salute was presented in honor of and Sister Rosemarie Morowczynski. 4) you have an interest in visiting either Frederick Buedel ’58 and his success story campus or speaking in a classroom. There was another reason to celebrate with as a De La Salle graduate. Fred was a thriv- alumni over the holiday season when the We look forward to hearing from you! ing entrepreneur in the food industry and offered his time and talent in community service and various humanitarian endeav- ors. He was also a dedicated supporter of De La Salle. Such commitment from alumni is what new De La Salle president, Father Paul Novak, emphasized as being critically important to the future success of the school. Mark your calendar for the 114th Alumni Banquet to be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at the Beverly Country Club. We cel- ebrate all alumni of De La Salle during this wonderful reunion and encourage all graduates to gather your classmates, spouses and friends together to attend. Lourdes Hall Class of 1958 Reunion

22 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Alumni Updates

1941 William J. Egan works in the warehousing 1978 Lawrence Riordan resides in Fort Myers, FL and logistics industry as a general man- Earl Demus lives in Chicago and is working with his wife, Kathy, and is a retired CEO ager. He lives in Orland Park, IL and his in the law and education industries. He can from the manufacturing industry. Riordan’s e-mail address is [email protected]. be contacted at [email protected]. e-mail addresses are KATRIORD@ Richard Tyszka works in the field of edu- aol.com and [email protected]. 1979 cation and lives in Franklin, WI. His Michael McGowan is the assistant athletic 1955 e-mail address is [email protected]. trainer for the Washington Nationals pro- James DeFalco is living in Fort Myers, FL. 1966 fessional baseball team. McGowan, his wife, DeFalco’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Jerry Kulig is the Director of Sales Heather, and children, Brittany, Jacob and Michael reside in Viera, FL. McGowan’s 1956 for the Outback Bowl. Kulig, who resides in Tampa, FL, can be reached e-mail addresses are mike.mcgowan@ John Henry Bishop Jr. is retired and nationals.com and [email protected]. calls Detroit, MI home. His e-mail at [email protected]. address is [email protected]. 1967 1981 Michael Beninato lives in Woodland Hills, Victor Megaro is a fire marshal 1958 and resides in Chicago. His e-mail Denis P. “Scotty” Curran has started CA and is employed in the packaging indus- try in supply chain management. His e-mail addresses are [email protected] and vic- a four-semester program to become [email protected]. a priest through Sacred Heart School address is [email protected]. of Theology in Hales Corners, WI. James Raymond resurrected his running 1982 Curran adds that “prayers would be career after 35 years. He’s run 12 mara- Angelo Prieto is working in the music indus- greatly appreciated.” He can be con- thons since 2003, including Boston (twice), try as a CEO and President. His e-mail tacted at [email protected]. Milwaukee, Las Vegas and Disney. Raymond, address is [email protected]. 1959 who is a lawyer, resides in Highland, IN. His Jack Zuniga is an operating engi- e-mail address is [email protected]. Joseph Marzullo is retired from the com- neer in the construction industry. He munications technology field and lives Leonard Allen Smith lives in West resides in Frankfort, IL and his e-mail in Chicago. He and his wife, Carol, have Orange, NJ and is working in the address is [email protected]. been married 45 years and are the proud finance industry as a Chief Risk Officer 1984 parents of Joseph and Gina. Marzullo with hedge funds. Smith’s e-mail Michael Galvan works in the healthcare can be contacted at [email protected]. address is [email protected]. industry as an athletic trainer. Galvan, who 1961 1971 works for various college and professional Frank Zelis retired in May 2005 John Molini resides in Berwyn, IL teams, also owns his own business, Galvan and lives in Tucson, AZ. His e-mail and is the Manager of Art Packing Sports Training, with offices in Chicago address is [email protected]. at the Art Institute of Chicago. His and Bensenville, IL. He is also the proud e-mail address is [email protected]. father of Gabbie and Frankie. Galvan’s 1962 e-mail address is [email protected]. Clarence Malinger calls Lockport, IL 1972 home and is retired from the Chicago James Mason resides in Edward Kilgore calls St. Paul, MN Police Department and Cook County Bloomington, IL. His e-mail address home and works in the construc- State’s Attorney Office. Malinger can be is [email protected]. tion industry as an operating engineer reached at [email protected]. and ironworker. His e-mail address 1973 is [email protected]. 1963 Daniel Niemiec is a Midwest Regional Sales Dennis Bell lives in Homer Glen, IL and Manager in Dealer Sales in the diagnos- 1985 is a retired fire inspector. He and his wife, tic ophthalmic instruments and imaging John Michalec lives in Bolingbrook, IL. His Nancy, are the proud parents of Tracey industry. He resides in Homer Glen, IL e-mail address is [email protected]. (Lourdes 1986), Dan (De La Salle 1988) with his wife, Rosemary, and children, 1986 and Colleen (Lourdes 1990). Bell can be Maggie, Katie and Daniel. Niemiec’s e-mail Salvatore Gurgone is an opera- reached at [email protected]. address is [email protected]. tions manager in the printing 1965 Bruno Roti is a Chicago resident and is industry. He resides in Chicago and James Chaloupka resides in Berwyn, IL and working as a machinist and general foreman. can be e-mailed at sgurgone29@yahoo. com or [email protected]. is working as a teacher and scheduler. He 1977 and his wife, Christine, are the proud par- John Hankes is working in the field 1988 ents of Jennifer and James. Chaloupka’s of education as a recruiter. Hankes, LaHarvi Gwin resides in Dolton, IL and is e-mail address is [email protected]. who lives in Batavia, IL, can be working in the education field. His e-mail reached at [email protected]. address is [email protected].

Alumni Connection De La Salle Magazine 23 Mario Jauregui is working as a security 1997 2003 officer. He’s looking forward to hear- Joseph Aiello lives in Chicago. His e-mail Ray Garcia has been hired on a full-time ing from former classmates. Jauregui’s address is [email protected]. basis by the as the e-mail address is [email protected]. Coordinator of Media Services after serv- Dominic Leodoro is working in the power ing a one-year internship in the team’s Bob Kohn lives in LaGrange, IL protection industry as a front-end web Media Relations Department. Garcia’s and works in the civil service indus- developer for Tripp Lite. His e-mail e-mail address is [email protected]. try as a highway maintainer. He can be address is [email protected]. reached at [email protected]. Best of luck with the new position! 1998 Jon Gorzkowski is training to be a para- 1990 Vergis Eiland is employed as a real estate medic. Gorzkowski, who resides in Rich Wagner, who lives in Tinley agent and resides in Homewood, IL. His Chicago, can be contacted at jona- Park, IL, is working as a network engi- e-mail address is [email protected]. [email protected]. neer in the IT field. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Anthony Frieri lives in Chicago. Michael Sanchez resides in Frankfort, IL and is employed in the legal indus- Timothy Ulatowski’s e-mail Charles Kaminski and his wife, Michele, try as a Coordinator of the First Legal/ address is [email protected]. live in Chicago Ridge, IL. He is looking to reconnect with his classmates. Kaminski’s Title Department at the law firm of Pierce Mike Zirngibl resides in e-mail addresses are Ckam1980@aol. and Associates, P.C. Sanchez’s e-mail Crestwood, IL with his wife. com and [email protected]. address is [email protected]. 1992 Demond Walker is the Director of 2004 Fred Kappel is a Chicago resident. His Multicultural Affairs at San Francisco Curtis Robinson is attending Northern e-mail address is [email protected]. University High School. Walker, who Illinois University with a future goal resides in San Francisco, can be e-mailed of being a meteorologist for the Kevin L. Thompson is an Assistant at [email protected]. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Vice President/Treasury Management Administration. Robinson’s e-mail for ShoreBank. Thompson resides 1999 address is [email protected]. in Chicago and can be contacted Jaime Buzo is an electroencephalo- at [email protected]. graph (EEG) technician in the healthcare Matt Slajchert is working as a secu- industry. E-mail Buzo, who lives in rity officer, as well as a lineman for 1994 Chicago, at [email protected]. Commonwealth Edison. In addition, Robert Sepka and his wife, Christina, Slajchert, who lives in Chicago, is study- welcomed a baby boy, born on Michael Fegan is employed in the mar- ing to become a police officer. His e-mail February 6 and weighing in at 5 lbs., ket research/consulting field. He address is [email protected]. 8 oz. and standing 20 inches tall. resides in South Korea and can be con- tacted at [email protected]. 2006 Robert is the Vice President of Lending Jenna Bruno participated in the Kennedy for Mortgage Direct and can be con- Matthew Navarro lives in Chicago. His Center American College Theatre Festival tacted at [email protected]. e-mail address is [email protected]. held at Saginaw Valley State University. Congratulations to the Sepka family! 2000 Two hundred students were nominated 1995 Alex Jenkins resides in Chicago and can for the Irene Ryan Scholarship and Eric Aponte is a union electrician be contacted at ajenkins@illinoisalumni. only 50 advanced to the semifinals with and resides in Chicago. His e-mail org and [email protected]. Bruno being the only undergraduate stu- address is [email protected]. dent from Lewis University to ever make 2001 it to the semifinals. Congratulations! Michael Navarro is working as a fire- Jim Gurgone is employed in the con- fighter and paramedic. He resides tract furniture industry as a salesman. Christopher Stirgus is a Chicago in Chicago and his e-mail address He resides in Chicago and his e-mail resident and may be contacted is [email protected]. address is [email protected]. at [email protected]. Christopher Reyes is the Director Jason Triche lives in Chicago and is working 2007 of Development for Watertower in education as a teacher and coach. Triche Wesley Pickett is working in education as a Surgicenter in Chicago. His e-mail can be reached at [email protected]. teacher’s aid. Pickett lives in Dolton, IL and address is [email protected]. can be reached at [email protected]. 2002 1996 Patrick Erickson resides in Burbank, 2008 Mike Quinlan informed us that his twin sons IL and is employed in the hospital- Joann Santana lives in Chicago. Her e-mail and future Meteors, Michael and Patrick, ity industry as an IT manager. His e-mail address is [email protected]. were born on October 1, 2008. Quinlan’s address is [email protected]. e-mail address is mquinlan@walshgroup. com. Congratulations to the Quinlan family! Andrew Wilk lives in Chicago and is working as a software engineer. His e-mail addresses are awilk1484@com- cast.net and [email protected].

24 De La Salle Magazine Winter 2009 Lourdes Alumnae Updates De La Salle Institute extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the following 1968 1987 De La Salle and Lourdes alumni and Alice Wych (Jesionowski) lives in Kellie Ann Donato Galvan is the gym and friends who have recently passed away: Naperville, IL. Her e-mail address computer instructor at St. Jerome Grade Mr. Joseph B. Mirabella ’35 is [email protected]. School in Chicago. She is the proud mother of Gabbie and Frankie. Galvan’s e-mail Mr. John M. Kilroe ’36 1969 address is [email protected]. Mr. Frank J. Geraghty ’37 Linda Harnish (Nielsen) lives in Mr. Lawrence A. Byrne ’38 Camas, WA. Her e-mail address 1991 Dr. Anthony J. Batina ’41 is [email protected]. Teri Korolewicz (Simmons) resides in Mr. Joseph A. Kelso ’41 Chicago with her husband, Jack, and daugh- 1970 ters, Vivian and Lorraine. Her e-mail Mr. Michael J. Martino ’44 Laurie Mraz (Macuga) was featured in the address is [email protected]. Mr. James E. Radtke ’44 Tinley Park (IL) Junction newspaper after Mr. Raymond G. Reiff ’44 1996 leading The Pajama Program at St. George Mr. Gerald E. Ragan ’45 Elementary School in Tinley Park where Jessica Lopez lives in Burbank, IL. Her Mr. Ronald E. Irace ’52 she has been a teacher for the last 18 years. e-mail address is [email protected]. Mr. Herbert C. Liebbe ’52 The Pajama Program is a not-for-profit, 1998 Mr. Norbert L. Skimel ’52 national organization that collects new Patti Dyjak (Weyer) works in the Mr. Leo F. Cronin ’53 pajamas and books for children all legal profession as a secretary and Mr. George A. Rickord ’54 over America and across the world. lives in Chicago. Her e-mail address Mr. Martin F. DeWan ’56 is [email protected]. 1977 Brother Norman L. McCarthy ’56 Karen Hosman (Krolczyk) is a regis- 2001 Mr. William F. Sheehy ’58 tered nurse and resides in Villa Park, Maria Gaitan is employed as an office Mr. Joseph A. Filecia ’59 IL. Her e-mail addresses are mktcp@ manager in the substance abuse indus- Mr. Raymond J. Padvoiskis ’64 att.net and [email protected]. try. She resides in Chicago and her e-mail Mr. Michael R. Lupa ’67 address is [email protected]. 1985 Mr. Robert E. Needham ’71 Debbi Lyall lives in Chicago. Her e-mail Mr. Rudy J. Comeaux ’75 address is [email protected]. Mr. Thomas A. Domanski ’79 Marlo Elizondo ’08 Mrs. Diane Thorpe ’L55 Phonathon Thank you Mrs. Eloise C. Judy ’L58 Mrs. Renata Cummins ’L59 We Appreciate Your Support! Ms. Judy Freeman ’L59 De La Salle recently held its 2009 Phonathon. We are truly fortunate to have such Ms. Maryann Jemilo ’L59 generous alumni who care about our students and their futures. The Phonathon is not only Mrs. Gloria Lorenzetti ’L59 about asking donors for support of the school’s financial assistance program, but also about Mrs. Elaine Murcia ’L59 thanking them for caring about their alma mater. Fourteen student callers did an excellent Mrs. Anne E. Simmons ’L59 job for an important program. We thank all of you who answered the call for support. Mrs. Celine Ware ’L59 Mrs. Judy Melville ’L77 Ms. Francine Mason ’L93 Mini-Meteors Mr. Chet Bulger E-mail a photo of your Mini-Meteor wearing their favorite De La Salle gear to alumnire- Mr. Robert E. Cronin [email protected] to appear in the De La Salle Magazine and we’ll send you a free t-shirt Mrs. Frances T. Maggio Ms. Donna Martin Mrs. Patricia Washington Eternal rest grant unto our brothers and sisters, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

Davon Stacker, grandson of St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Iris Gist Cochran, Director Jacob and Isabella Brogan, children of John Brogan, Mary Hopkins, daughter of Steve Hopkins, of Development Dean of Social Sciences Faculty Member & Coach Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

Alumni Connection De La Salle Magazine 25 Second Annual -FINAL -FINAL Great Futures Gala 18th Annual D-Final Event Monday, April 6, 2009 Friday, April 24, 2009 Doors open at 6:00 pm NCAA Basketball Championship University Club of Chicago Game Broadcast on 4 Big Screens • Super Raffle Drawing with a 6:00pm cocktails 7:00pm dinner $14,000 Grand Prize and An Event to Benefit De La Salle Institute Over $26,000 in Cash Prizes $30 (Admission/Beverage/Food) $35/ticket at the door De La Salle Institute Golf Classic

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