magazineSpring Summer 2009 A publication for alumni and friends of De La Salle Institute

Feature Story: Recognizing the Value of a Neighbor Dear Friends, De La Salle Magazine It is the time of the school year when nostalgia sets in as the graduating seniors Spring/Summer 2009 leave our familiar school halls and spread their wings for new challenges. We can proudly reflect upon how much they have developed since they started their journey at De La Salle four years ago. Editors Michelle Aukstik The four students who were the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2009 will be attending some of the most academically challenging universities Michael Walsh in the country. Dan Joyce, the valedictorian at the Institute Campus for Young Men, will attend the University of in Urbana-Champaign, as will Jessica Contributing Writers Nelson, the salutatorian at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. Michelle Aukstik Jillian Vilimas, the valedictorian at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Iris Gist Cochran Women, will also further her education in the Midwest, choosing Marquette Sarah Reczek University in Milwaukee. Joe Karas, the salutatorian at the Institute Campus for Michael Walsh Young Men, has wisely opted to leave ’s winters behind, traveling to the warmer climes of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. De La Salle President Father Paul Novak Photography The aforementioned students aren’t the only members of De La Salle’s Class of 2009 who will attend prestigious and academically excellent schools of Michelle Aukstik higher learning this fall. Having been prepared for their great futures in a caring and thorough manner by our Michael Walsh dedicated faculty and staff, our Meteors will attend 78 different colleges and universities in 20 states across our Root Studios great land. While some graduates will remain nearby at institutions such as DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Designer Illinois Wesleyan University, Lewis University and Loyola University, others from the Class of 2009 will be found in Jeff Marienthal such destinations as Alabama (University of Alabama), California (San Diego State University), Connecticut (Fairfield University), Kansas (University of Kansas and Kansas State University) and Pennsylvania (Penn State University).

Printer Though they will be spread across the country through different time zones and area codes, these outstand- ing young men and young women will always possess the commonality that they are and will forever be Meteors. Andrews Printing Wherever their path through life may take them, these graduates of the Class of 2009 travel with the knowledge they have been well prepared as a result of their four years at De La Salle. Please join me in wishing our De La Salle Magazine is published graduates the best. three times a year by De La Salle Yours in Christ, Institute’s Office for Advancement. The purpose of this publication is to unite the Christian Brothers, alumni, Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSM students, parents, faculty, staff and President friends together in De La Salle’s mission of excellence in education. All submissions or comments should be directed to [email protected]. Mission Statement De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education begun by St. John Baptist De La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic back- grounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society.

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

Chairperson

Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSF-TOSF

Members Table of Contents William S. Aldrich The Honorable William J. Aukstik ’64

Marshall A. Blake

Academics George A. Bonomo ’59 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Addresses ...... 2 Mary L. Burke Class Notes ...... 4 Victor M. Chavarria ’69 Eugene L. Ferretti Faith, Service & Community Michael J. Glennon ’84 Page 2 Living our Faith ...... 5 Dr. Robert O. Graham ’64

Meteors Making a Difference 5 The Honorable Patrick M. Huels ’67

Lasallian Youth 5 Prentiss J. Jackson ’67

Tolton Students Honored ...... 6 Brother Michael Kadow, FSC

Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF Parent Place – NEW! Paul D. McCoy ’68 Welcome to the Parent Place 7 Michael J. Passarelli ’90 Page 7 Campus Scrapbook ...... 8 Thomas J. Sargant ’62 Michael A. Tadin ’69

Feature Story James A. Vanek ’64 Recognizing the Value of a Neighbor ...... 10 President’s Council Athletics Michael G. Bansley ’53 Michael F. Hickey ’56 Winter Sports Roundup 12 James R. Woodrow ’53 Page 10 Spring Sports Update 13 Extollo Educational Development Foundation Board of Directors Reliving the Great Futures Gala 16 President Scholarship Honors Memory of Graduate ...... 17 Brother Michael Quirk, FSC President’s Club Reception 17 Vice President Alumni Connection Michael F. Hickey ’56 Getting Together and Staying Connected ...... 18 Secretary/Treasurer Page 16 De La Salle Alumni Updates ...... 19 Joseph J. Hartnett ’73 Lourdes Hall Alumnae Updates ...... 21

De La Salle Magazine 1 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Addresses

Jillian Vilimas attended Bridgeport Catholic Academy and is from Daniel Joyce attended St. Daniel All Saints – St. Anthony Parish. Jillian, who will attend Marquette the Prophet Elementary School and is University, graduated with a 4.957 grade-point average in De La Salle’s also from St. Daniel the Prophet Parish. Honors Program. Daniel, who will attend the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, gradu- Here is Jillian’s reflection on what being the valedictorian of the Class of ated with a 4.891 grade-point average in 2009 at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women De La Salle’s Honors Program. means to her: Here is Daniel’s reflection on what being I had a great opportunity at the valedictorian of the Class of 2009 at De La Salle to share the same expe- De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young riences that most of the men in Men means to him: my family have had. My father, Paul Vilimas ’78, my brothers, I was very excited when I learned Daniel Joyce Eric ’02 and Matthew ’05, my uncles that I was the valedictorian of the Keith ’73 and Joseph ’70, and my Class of 2009. I am very proud to cousin Zachary ’07 were all Meteors represent such a great class. We have had many good times over before me and I am the first female the four years at De La Salle. We have had a number of successes, in my family who is able to call including sports, school productions, St. Baldrick’s Day, and many myself a Meteor. other events. Members of the Class of 2009 were all major contribu- tors to these accomplishments. Some of the best things that Jillian Vilmas De La Salle offered me were a As I move on to continue my studies at the University of Christian life in a diverse community, Illinois—Urbana-Champaign, I will take many things I learned a quality faculty and staff, extensive extracurricular and athletic at De La Salle along with me. Aside from the outstanding educa- programs, and demanding regulations and procedures. tion provided by an excellent faculty, I have learned other things about life. At De La Salle, I was very involved in clubs, activities, and athlet- ics. Some of the highlights of my high school years were being the One great thing about De La Salle is the diverse student popula- President of the National Honor Society, winning the Girls Catholic tion. I have gotten to know and become friends with many different Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year for the White Division in people from all over the city. I now have a greater appreciation and volleyball, and achieving the highest honor of being valedictorian understanding of different people and cultures. De La Salle also of my class. encourages its students to become more active in the community. Whether it is volunteering at the soup kitchen with Brother Kevin Being the valedictorian means so much more to me than just the or building bicycles with the Fire Department, De La Salle students title. My uncle, Joseph, was also the valedictorian 39 years ago when have impacted the community around the city for the better. he graduated. It is an honor to follow in his footsteps, especially since he is no longer with us today. At the University of Illinois, I plan to study business. I feel the edu- cation I acquired at De La Salle has prepared me to succeed. I Next year, I will be attending Marquette University where I hope have been challenged and worked through Mr. Khazen’s tough to find a career that I love in the medical field. The memories that I Calculus course, and a number of teachers have taught me how to am leaving with are priceless. I am going to miss all of the students do research and write a good paper about it. As I move forward in who became friends and the faculty who became family. De La Salle life as an alumnus, I will never forget how De La Salle has impacted became a second home to me, and it will always have a special place my life. in my life.

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2 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Jessica Nelson attended Bridgeport Joseph Karas attended St. Jane de Chantal Elementary School and is Catholic Academy and is from Nativity of also from St. Jane de Chantal Parish. Joseph, who will attend the University Our Lord Parish. Jessica, who will attend of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, graduated with a 4.870 grade-point aver- the University of Illinois – Urbana- age in De La Salle’s Honors Program. Champaign, graduated with a 4.848 Here is Joseph’s reflection on what being the salutatorian of the Class of grade-point average in De La Salle’s 2009 at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men means to him: Honors Program. Although we are all leaving Here is Jessica’s reflection on what being De La Salle, I personally feel that the salutatorian of the Class of 2009 at I will forever be a Meteor. During De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for these past four years, I have grown Young Women means to her: tremendously and have been lucky Walking into the doors of De La Salle Jessica Nelson enough to meet hundreds of peo- seemed both intimidating and excit- ple and enjoy great success at the ing. I was the first girl in my family to attend De La Salle after my Institute. I have made friendships uncles, Kevin Nelson of the Class of 1980, and Mark Nelson of the with and have come to know peo- Class of 1993. ple whom I would never have talked It seemed surreal to me that I would be following in their foot- to if I had not decided to go to steps. Later, it was all the more important after my Uncle Kevin De La Salle. passed away unexpectedly. I was determined to make both my I will never, ever forget my hilari- Joseph Karas uncles proud. ous lunch table and drama class, all I feel like I have accomplished so much in the past four years. I the time I spent practicing and playing basketball in the Parmer have made amazing friends and expanded my interests by joining a Activity Center, along with all the unforgettable personalities who variety of clubs, such as the City of De La Salle student government, make up the Class of 2009. Our class is truly a memorable one. We National Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish Club, REACH Club are a class of scholars, actors, musicians and champions—even a and Lily Club. I was also a writing center tutor. Some of these clubs state champion. I held offices in, and that gave me a greater sense of responsibility We are also the last class of both Mr. Radecki and Br. Kevin, and confidence in my leadership abilities. two school legends who have undoubtedly left their mark on Next year, I will be attending the University of Illinois – Urbana- De La Salle. I had the privilege of being part of Mr. Radecki’s last Champaign and will major in psychology. Being named salutatorian homeroom and the last class Br. Kevin dismissed. has made me more confident in my abilities. One of the things that stands out for me was from Mr. Khazen. All I feel that because of De La Salle, I will be able to break down any year in calculus class, he repeated the phrase “You’ve got to do the obstacles that might come my way. I am honored to be a part of the work.” That six-word phrase really has an authentic meaning. I long-respected tradition of being a De La Salle alumnus. have learned that there really is no substitute for hard work. Something we should all take to heart is the idea that we ourselves are responsible for our own futures. Life is a matter of choice— not chance. It is important to keep the values we learned here at De La Salle close to heart and always remember the authenticity of our experience here as Meteors.

Class of 2009!

Academics De La Salle Magazine 3 Class Notes Colleges for Class of 2009

During the second semester of school, students at De La Salle were Some will become doctors. Some will become teachers. involved in unique interactive learning experiences and challenging Others will go into law, art or medicine. projects that enhanced their preparedness for college. In addi- tion to classroom assignments, one student tested her imagination Some will attend college in Florida. Some will pursue higher and writing skills in an essay contest, exemplifying the ambition of education in California, Kansas or Wisconsin. Others will be De La Salle students. as close as 35th and State or Chicago’s North Side. Senior Jessica Hosendove ’09, a student at the Lourdes Hall Wherever they have chosen to enroll, members of the Campus for Young Women, entered the Upward Bound Essay Class of 2009 at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Contest and was selected as the winner by Chicago State University. Men and Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women will be As a result, Hosendove represented the Upward Bound Program attending some of the best colleges and universities in the Leadership Excursion in Washington, D.C. United States as they take the next steps in achieving their great futures. The leadership excursion and seminar provided an opportunity for students to not only visit and tour the nation’s capital, but also They do so knowing that De La Salle has prepared them to meet with members of the United States Senate and Congress well and that everyone at the Institute is filled with immense on Capitol Hill. The students also were scheduled to visit the pride as a result of their many accomplishments. Smithsonian Institute, the White House, several local colleges Alabama A&M University Purdue University and other sites. American Academy of Art Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Students returned to De La Salle from spring break to live Arizona State University San Diego State University “Renaissance Week,” an interactive learning experience showcasing Bradley University Southern Illinois University the historical significance of the Renaissance through a variety of DePaul University – Carbondale educational, interesting and fun methods. Eastern Illinois University The Ohio State University Teachers dressed in period costumes while incorporating infor- Fairfield University University of Arizona mation about the Renaissance into their daily lesson plans, while Illinois Institute of Technology University of Chicago students designed family crests and coats of arms and also partici- Illinois State University University of Illinois at Chicago pated in sword combat demonstrations among other activities. Illinois Wesleyan University University of Illinois Sam Fitzgerald’s AP English class delved into research projects Kansas State University – Urbana-Champaign as an end of the semester project. A collaborative research proj- Lewis University University of Kansas ect is a group research project in which the students choose their Loyola University – Chicago University of Miami own topic and are required to persuade the reader to agree with a Marquette University University of Michigan point of view that the group has decided to adopt. In gathering the University of Toledo research, the students needed to not only gather books and websites Northern Illinois University as resources but also conduct an interview with someone who has Penn State University University of Wisconsin – Madison expertise on the subject. “I wanted the students to discover that the research process can be interesting, especially on a topic of their choosing,” said Fitzgerald. “Also, I wanted them to realize that books and websites are not the only sources for information. This is why the interview constituted a great deal of the project.”

Summer/Fall Calendar of Events De La Salle Institute Golf Classic, Gleneagles Country Club . . . . 6/24/2009 Lasallian Youth Summer Gathering in Memphis ...... 7/26–31/2009 Blue/Gold Game @ Chet Bulger Field ...... 8/21/2009 Prep Bowl @ Soldier Field, 2:30pm ...... 8/28/2009 Alumni Banquet @ Beverly Country Club ...... 10/02/2009 De La Salle Homecoming @ Chet Bulger Field ...... 10/09/2009

4 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Living our Faith Faith, service and community are more than just words for “We packed food and it was so De La Salle Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women student much fun. I loved it. I brought it Briana Martinez ’10. up to my youth group at St. Mary of Celle Church and said that I Earlier in the 2008–09 school year, Martinez guided an initiative wanted to go and volunteer there; benefiting Feed My Starving Children. Feed My Starving Children they loved the idea.” (FMSC) is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feed- ing God’s starving children who are hungry in body and spirit. The Martinez also aided FMSC through approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals formu- a fundraiser she organized at the lated specially for starving children and the meals are shipped to Lourdes Hall Campus. more than 60 countries around the world. “Our goal was to raise $170 and During the summer of 2008, Martinez attended a Lasallian Youth that would feed 1,000 people,” Gathering in which she was provided the opportunity to work at Martinez said. “As a school, we the FMSC facility in Aurora, IL. raised $467. Briana Martinez ’10 “When I got there, they showed us a video and pictures of the chil- “I was really happy that we made dren who were starving and how they looked,” Martinez said. “It three times the amount our goal was.” was very sad for me to see that kids around the world are suffering Congratulations, Briana on the success of the FMSC initiative at our and it also made me happy that these people are doing something Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women and thank you for your to help them. care and concern for the wellbeing of others. Meteors Making Lasallian Youth De La Salle’s Lasallian Youth group put its second-semester efforts a Difference into faith, service and community by participating in mission trips and fundraising for a unique organization. This summer will mark Students at De La Salle continued to show their commitment to the second year that Lasallian Youth will travel to Guatemala to ful- helping others throughout the second semester. A 3-on-3 basketball fill a unique mission trip. tournament raised money that was donated to the St. James Food Pantry. The St. James Food Pantry gives struggling families access to The spring break trip to Appalachia is an annual mission trip in nourishing food. Students also volunteer their time at the St. James which De La Salle partners with a Catholic community to pro- Food Pantry as part of the De La Salle community service program. vide service in a variety of ways to an underserved area. Members of Lasallian Youth spent their spring break travelling to Nazareth During the second semester, the Meteors also pledged a renewed Farm in rural West Virginia and repairing homes in the under- commitment to environmental awareness during Environmental served Appalachian community. Creating a balanced experience for Awareness Week. Recycling paper and reusing everyday items such youth, their work was supplemented with prayer and a social eve- as water bottles and towels were highlighted as convenient ways to ning of fellowship with the community members who they served. improve the impact on the environment. The week ended with a ® recycling drive in which The LifeStraw fundraiser was spearheaded by Mercedes Zapata ’10 600 batteries, 40 printer who has been committed to the mission since middle school. ® cartridges, 10 electronic LifeStraw water purifiers prevent disease and save lives by devices and over 500 purifying otherwise contaminated water. The mission of the orga- pounds of paper were nization is to eradicate water-borne illness in developing countries. recycled. De La Salle students raised money in an effort to aid with the distri- bution of LifeStraws to developing countries. Stay tuned as the Meteors further their Lasallian Youth begins summer break with its second annual trip to environmental aware- Guatemala to serve at the San Lucas Mission in San Lucas Tolimon. ness efforts in the fall. The group will work on the mission’s coffee plantation, teach local students and assist with building projects; however, their labor and service will be supplemented with learning opportunities. Students will enrich their minds with lessons from community members about the local life in Guatemala—especially about the conflict in the 1980s. Encouraging camaraderie among Lasallian students, De La Salle’s Lasallian Youth will meet up with Lasallian Youth stu- dents from Totino Grace High School, which is in Fridley, MN and Students participate in the 2nd Annual 3-on-3 together they will take a tour of the Christian Brothers School in charity basketball tournament. Solola, Guatemala.

Faith, Service & Community De La Salle Magazine 5 The Tolton Adult Literacy Center is an adult-edu- Adult Literacy Center is named, was the first development of two Tolton sites: One located on cation program that provides employability skills, African-American priest in the United States. He Chicago’s South Side at the Chicago Bee Branch family literacy and child services in low-income overcame many hardships to have a great impact Library, located at 3647 S. State and a second communities in the Chicagoland area, without fee. on the lives of many disadvantaged people. site on Chicago’s West Side at the Henry Legler Serving approximately 800 people a year from Library, located at 115 S. Pulaski. A third site Among the programs the Tolton Adult Literacy various backgrounds, Tolton has been recognized is also located on the West Side within the Alain Center offers include: as a leader in adult education at local, state and Locke Charter Academy at 3141 W. Jackson. national levels. • G.E.D., Pre-G.E.D., Basic Skills and There are also two Tolton sites on the Southwest Literacy Side at the Chicago Toman Branch Library at The Tolton strategy is to empower poverty level 2708 S. Pulaski and Our Lady of Tepeyac School adults through academic achievement. This strat- • Employability at 2230 S. Whipple. egy recognizes that breaking the illiteracy cycle • Child Services must begin with the adult who is the center of the For more information about the Tolton Adult family and community structure. • Family Literacy Literacy Center or to make a donation, please • English as a Second Language (ESL) contact De La Salle Vice President for External Tolton’s mission is to provide excellent alterna- Affairs Lawrence Blakley ’83 at (312) 842-7355 tive adult education experiences within a caring Founded by De La Salle Institute in 1991, Tolton ext. 142 or [email protected] or Tolton Center community where “everyone teaches and everyone has grown over the years. In 1998, a partner- Executive Director Susan Perez at learns.” Fr. , for whom the Tolton ship with Chicago Public Libraries led to the (312) 746-7744. Tolton Students Honored wo Tolton students were honored this spring by the Illinois Secretary of State as part of the Spotlight on Achievement TAwards. Lauded for their efforts were Mariela and Armando Mayorga. The Mayorgas received their award at a ceremony held in Springfield where they met Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. “Tolton has begun to anchor itself in the Little Village area of Chicago with two very strong ESL (English as a Second Language) programs that have yielded award-winning students,” Vic President Blakley ’83 said. “There are only 10 students nominated in the state for the Secretary of State’s Spotlight on Achievement Awards and I’m proud to report that Tolton had two.” Here is an excerpt regarding the Mayorgas from the nomination form submitted by Tolton educator Mary Ellen Lesniak: Mariela and Armando Mayorga with their daughter and Secretary of State Jesse White “This is a story of two individuals who are working very hard to “Both Mariela and Armando could be nominated individually, but achieve the quintessential American dream. They came separately this is really a family story of courage and determination.” from Mexico, fell in love, married and had a child. They had to Congratulations to Mariela and Armando on being chosen as be separated for over a year and a half, so that Mariela and her Illinois Secretary of State Spotlight on Achievement child would be able to enter the U.S. legally. Award winners. “During the time that they were separated, Mariela finished her To continue its mission of education reaching throughout Prepa, Mexico’s equivalent of U.S. high school. Armando stud- Chicago, this April, the Tolton Center began a pilot adult liter- ied hard and passed his U.S. citizenship exam. When Mariela acy program near the Cabrini-Green Homes on Chicago’s Near returned from Mexico, she rejoined our Tolton ESL classes, but North Side. Operating four days a week at the St. Luke Church of in our family literacy program. God in Christ at 914 N. Orleans St., Tolton is serving 30 students “Mariela and Armando have become incredible parents. Armando with an all-volunteer staff consisting of parishioners from St. Giles has now moved to a computer training program with Institute Parish in Oak Park and St. Luke Parish in River Forest. Del Progreso Latino, and he hopes to go to Malcolm X (College) “In this continuous economic struggle, the Tolton Center—as part for an Associate’s Degree when he finishes his current program. of its mission to bring literacy services to Chicago—has begun “Armando thanked the Tolton Program for bringing him this a pilot program at Cabrini-Green,” Blakley said. “If successful, far. Mariela feels that she needs to stay with our program for at Tolton will look to make this permanent in the fall of 2009.” least another year, but eventually would also like to take college Preparing students like the Mayorgas for great accomplishments courses. Armando and Mariela continue to help and support each and expanding to serve wider populations, the Tolton Center is other and together to encourage (their daughter) Katia. clearly on a path of continued success.

6 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Welcome to the New Parent Place! Welcome to the new Parent Place of the De La Salle Magazine. This is a new communication channel geared for parents and guardians of students at De La Salle. Each edition will cover a key issue or topic that pertains to parents in hopes to provide helpful information from school and/or outside sources. Also featured will be upcoming event information from the Parent Association. If you would like to submit a suggested topic to be covered in future editions, please email [email protected]. Another new development for parents is the restructuring of the Parent Association. Based on direct parental feedback, a project was launched last fall to assess the mission and purpose of the organiza- tion. An online survey of current parents was conducted to obtain anonymous feedback on areas of success and those for improve- ment. Immediately following, an all-parent Town Hall meeting was held to allow for a live discussion about formulating the feedback Meteor parents generously volunteering their time to make the 18th Annual D-Final Event into a new reorganization and new direction for the group. a huge success.

A detailed look at the resulting new structure can be found online This summer, there are a few special events where parents are under Parent Association at www.dls.org under the Alumni & encouraged to show school spirit, and where you can even volun- Friends tab. teer to help. The Blue/Gold Football Game on Friday, August 21 For parents who want to get is an opportunity to support this classic football scrimmage as the involved, five new committees have Meteor varsity, sophomore and freshman teams participate. Parent been formed and are seeking mem- volunteers are needed to help in set-up, registration, concession bers as well as co-chair leadership, stand and more. one from each campus. The com- The Pre-Season Prep Bowl Game at Soldier Field is Friday, August mittees are: 28 at 2:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to organize a group to mmClass Representatives attend, especially parents of our athletes playing against Lane Tech. Purchase tickets in advance for $5 from the De La Salle Athletic mmCommunications Department. mmFundraising Booksale Days are Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, mmRecruiting 2009. In addition to getting students ready for their new classes in mmVolunteering the fall, the Bookstore will be featuring new items on sale, including men’s oxford shirts, men’s belts and ladies polo shirts, pleat skirts Please email [email protected] if and flat front khakis. you would like to participate in one of these committees or to obtain Spending some quality time together at More information about the start of the next school year will be the annual Father-Daughter Dance. more information about the Parent mailed home in late July. Association, its new structure, and Have a great summer! additional ways you’d like to support this group.

Tom Lally ’09 and his dad, John, are interviewed by Fox 32’s Patrick Elwood as Dr. Kathleen Blake, mother of Kristiana Blake ’10, provided her insight and expertise De La Salle faculty member Vince Correa prepares to shave their heads as part of the as a guest speaker at the first annual 21st Century Women’s Seminar at the Lourdes Hall St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser. Campus for Young Women.

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1. Valedictorian for the young men’s class, Dan Joyce, gives his address at the 2009 graduation ceremony. 2. Meteor cheerleaders share a moment with Southpaw, the White Sox mascot, at the De La Salle White Sox Rally. 3. A student gets his head shaved for the annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. The Meteors raised more than $14,000 for kids’ cancer research. 4. De La Salle students James Hartnett ’10 and D.J. Bland ’10 take notes during their Honors Chemistry class. 5. Members of Mr. Khazen’s Honors Calculus class perform during graduation. 6. Faculty members Sam Fitzgerald and Danny McGuire dress for Renaissance Week. 7. Students at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women during the Rose and Candle ceremony. 4 8. Jillian Vilimas, valedictorian for the young women’s class, carries in the flag of St. John Baptist De La Salle at graduation. 9. De La Salle students participate in a community service day. 10. WGN’s Dean Richards gets a pie in the face during a trivia contest at the De La Salle White Sox pep rally. 11. Students participate in the 2009 Drive ’n Ride program in the parking lot of U.S. Cellular Field.

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Campus Scrapbook De La Salle Magazine 9 Recognizing the Value of a Neighbor By Michelle Aukstik

ommunity partnerships bring together organizations to support spreading a mission or furthering a message. For De La Salle, many Cpartnerships have had a direct impact on our students’ personal growth and work experience. As a result of successful partnerships, we see the local neighborhood benefit at various levels. De La Salle Institute has a long history of partnering with neighbors on a range of projects. We are thrilled to have several long-lasting partnerships and we are proud of the new partnerships we have embarked upon this year.

As this school year ends and students for all of the baseball games. It’s exciting begin summer break, the joint ventures every day.” that De La Salle has created play an impor- The lessons learned that have meant so tant role for students who would like to much to Muse are self-discipline and time work within the local community during management. Clubhouse attendants need to Charles Muse ’09, Clubhouse Attendant the summer. be at U.S. Cellular Field three to four hours since 2007. Charles Muse, a graduate of the Class of before each game and are expected to stay 2009, knows the benefit of the partner- three to four hours after the game. There students this summer who will work as ship between De La Salle Institute and have been days when Muse goes to U.S. camp counselors for the Valentine Boys and the Chicago White Sox. Muse, the imme- Cellular Field immediately after school and Girls Club. diate past Mayor of De La Salle’s student he doesn’t get home until 3:00 A.M. Often, As a lifelong Bridgeport resident, Capecci government, was chosen by De La Salle fac- the long hours fell on school nights, but this believes that working within her community ulty his sophomore year to be a candidate experience has taught Muse that you can is her way of giving back. She thinks of the for the Clubhouse Attendant position with accomplish anything with self-discipline and staff and patrons of the Boys and Girls Club the White Sox. excellent time management. as one big family, which is the same way she In 2007, Muse and three other student can- Muse prides himself on earning high marks views De La Salle. didates were tasked with writing an essay on in the classroom, fulfilling community ser- “I am really excited to be working at the why they would be the best for the job. Muse vice commitments, being involved in school Boys and Girls Club this summer because wrote an outstanding essay and earned and holding this job. I’m able to stay within my neighborhood an interview with Clubhouse Manager “Working with the White Sox taught me that and be a part of the great family atmosphere Vince Fresso and was hired in 2007 for in order to be successful in life, you need to at the Boys and Girls Club,” Capecci said. the Clubhouse Attendant job. be committed to time management,” Muse “Plus, working with kids is never boring!” “To be honest, I was surprised I got the said. “I have learned the aptitude of what I Capecci hopes to have fun with the kids in job. At the time, I didn’t know much am capable of doing while working with the day camp while being a role model for them about baseball and I didn’t really think it White Sox and I know that the lessons I’ve and sharing the important lessons she has was an exciting game,” explained Muse. learned there will serve me well in college.” learned at De La Salle. Looking back, this now self-proclaimed De La Salle’s mission of preparing students baseball fanatic can’t believe he ever took “I hope to add to my responsibility as a for great futures is clearly advanced by this the Clubhouse Attendant opportunity young adult this summer by working with partnership. Muse will refer back to this for granted. kids and teaching them as much as I can,” experience as he embarks on his college Capecci said. “De La Salle has taught me “I feel blessed to be working for the White career at The Ohio State University. many valuable lessons, but I think the most Sox,” Muse said. “I realize that this is a pres- Just a few blocks away from U.S. Cellular important one is to have respect for myself tigious first-time job for a 16-year-old kid. Field and the De La Salle-Lourdes Hall and respect for others. It has taught me some very important les- Campus for Young Women, junior Gianna sons, not to mention I get to be right there Capecci joins several other De La Salle

10 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 “I am really excited to be working at the Boys and Girls Club this summer because I’m able to stay within my neighborhood and be a part of the great family atmosphere at the Boys and Girls Club . . .”

Gianna Capecci ’10

“I also want to give back to my community on April 24, 2009, is a great example of an with each Meteor. The game was can- and I think working with the Boys and Girls educational community partnership ben- celled due to weather, but the rally went on. Club is a great way to do that.” efitting the students of De La Salle. The WGN’s Dean Richards broadcast the rally unique silent auction at the Gala featured on Channel 9’s morning show and friends The Valentine Boys and Girls Club, located educational items such as credits for vari- of De La Salle and the Chicago White Sox at 34th Street and Emerald Avenue, is ous courses from IIT, Lewis University and were able to connect with the rally during currently partnering with De La Salle in Roosevelt University, cooking classes from their morning news. order to support the new Meteor swim- Kendall College and a Drum Circle from ming team and water polo team. The De La Salle recognizes the importance of Vandercook School of Music. Guests were pool at the Boys and Girls Club is “home seeking educational experiences for our enthusiastic to bid on the items and more court” for the teams. Having access to the students beyond the classroom and into than $12,000 was raised to support the stu- pool has enhanced the athletic program at the community. Charles Muse and Gianna dent scholarship program at De La Salle. De La Salle by giving students more options Capecci are only two examples of the many to choose from when pursuing sports. During the second semester of this school De La Salle students who find value in work- year, De La Salle collaborated with WGN ing in the neighborhood in which they go Club Director Jeff Sadowski is happy with to hold a pep rally for Opening Day of to school. the relationship between De La Salle and the Chicago White Sox baseball season. the Valentine Boys and Girls Club. The opportunities are endless for fac- The commitment to supporting a neigh- ulty, staff, students, parents and alumni to “Our partnership between the Valentine bor was represented by students coming enjoy working with neighbors on academic Club and De La Salle yields so many positive to school earlier than needed to cheer on endeavors, community building and devel- results for both organizations,” Sadowski the White Sox. opment. The benefits from partnering with said. “It is like a ripple effect watching all of Whether or not they were a fan of base- neighbors are infinite. De La Salle looks the various ways this partnership has grown ball didn’t matter for our students. It was forward to continuing to build upon com- to impact our youth and their families in the spirit of community that resonated munity partnerships for years to come. this community. “At the Valentine Club, our young learners gain access to outstanding role models when De La Salle students spend time here. I am proud that the De La Salle students at both the young men’s and young women’s cam- puses are truly receiving a quality education at De La Salle. “I recognize in our De La Salle volunteers and interns such qualities as dedica- tion, commitment, good manners and am pleased to offer them the opportunity at our club to learn better time management skills and stay focused on giving back to their community. Because of their involvement, our club’s teen enrollment has dramatically increased, which leads to securing more dol- lars and donors in support of what we are all about here.” De La Salle is also proud to partner with our neighboring colleges and universities. The Second Annual Great Futures Gala, held Dean Richards of WGN cheers on the White Sox with the Meteor cheerleaders at the Opening Day Pep Rally.

Feature Story De La Salle Magazine 11 Winter Sports Roundup Meteor Varsity basketball, emblematic of the Most Valuable Player in the Chicago Curtis Blaydes ’09 made history this past winter as he became the Catholic League for second individual wrestling state champion in De La Salle history. the 2008–09 season. In the Class 3A state championship held at the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall in Champaign, Blaydes defeated O’Fallon’s Terrell Needham was second on the team Pugh 9–8 to win the title at 285 pounds and finish the season with a in scoring (13.5 ppg) and 3-pointers perfect record of 37–0. made (30), while leading De La Salle in assists (5.3 apg) and steals (2.4 spg). Clayton Kendall ’09 placed second at 189 pounds, losing to West Needham also was chosen the MVP Aurora’s Mario Gonzalez 7–2 in the finals. Kendall, who authored a at the Washington (IL) Thanksgiving 34–2 record this season, was fourth in the state at 171 in 2008. Tournament and to the All-Tournament “I could not be prouder of Curtis and Clayton,” Meteor head wres- Team at the State Farm Classic. tling coach Dale Burke ’00 said. “Their success is directly correlated Derek Needham ’09 will attend In addition to his success on the basket- Fairfield in the fall and play basket- to the amount of time and preparation they put into this season. ball court, Needham, who will attend ball for the Stags. “Curtis’ winning a state championship and Clayton’s placing sec- Fairfield University in the fall, also ond are their rewards for all their efforts. Each of them has certainly excels in the classroom, holding a 3.156 grade-point average and earned a special place in the annals of Meteor wrestling.” ranking No. 74 in the 162-member Class of 2009 at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. “Derek is a very deserving winner of the Lawless Award,” White said. “Not only is he an exceptional athlete, he’s also an outstanding young man who exhibits true leadership skills. “Derek is always willing to work hard to achieve success—whether it’s in the classroom or on the basketball court. I’m proud of Derek. He truly is a Meteor.” White received an accolade of his own as he was chosen the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s Boys Class 3A/4A Co-Coach of the Year in District 2 for the 2008–09 season. White was honored with his coaching colleagues from the IBCA’s 21 districts at a banquet held at Illinois State University in Normal. De La Salle state wrestlers pause for a photo with coaches and administration. White, who is also De La Salle’s athletic director, has been the Meteors’ head varsity boys basketball coach since the 1995–96 Meteor Varsity Men’s Basketball season, compiling a career record of 240–137 (.637 winning Four members of the Meteors varsity boys basketball team were cho- percentage). sen to the 2008–09 All- League Basketball Team. White guided the Meteors to a 21–5 mark in the 2008–09 season Lauded for their on-court excellence were guards Rich Fisher ’09 as De La Salle won the Illinois High School Association Class 4A St. and Derek Needham ’09, guard/forward Andre Henley ’11 and Patrick Regional title, as well as earning a berth in the IHSA Class forward Michael Shaw ’11. 4A Morton Sectional championship game. As a team, the Meteors were 21–5 overall in the 2008–09 season and 6–1 in the Catholic League South, good enough for second place. In the Illinois High School Association playoffs, De La Salle captured the Class 4A St. Patrick Regional title for the second con- secutive season and advanced to the Class 4A Morton Sectional final. Henley led De La Salle in scoring, averaging 14.4 ppg. Needham (13.5 ppg), Fisher (13.4 ppg) and Shaw (10.1 ppg) also averaged in double figures for the Meteors. Shaw led the team in rebound- ing (6.9 rpg), Needham paced the Meteors in assists (5.3 apg) and Fisher set a school record with 75 3-pointers made. “I’m proud of our young men and the memorable season they had,” De La Salle head coach Tom White said. “Rich, Derek, Andre and Michael all provided wonderful performances throughout the year and they played integral roles in our success.” Along with making the All- Team, Needham ’09 also was the recipient of the Tony Lawless Award in The Meteor Basketball team celebrates after earning the title of regional champions.

12 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Spring Sports Update losing to Lyons Township in the second round. The leading scorer on the season for the Meteors was forward Wendy Sotelo ’12, who tallied 10 goals and four assists. As a result of her excellence, Sotelo was chosen to the All-GCAC White Team along with midfielder Irene Martinez ’09 (7 goals, 9 assists), goalkeeper Becky Medina ’09 (8 shut- The young men’s water polo team with Coach Garcia outs), defender Marquita Wiggins ’10 (1 goal, 1 assist) and midfielder Maricruz Zarco ’11 (5 A trio of 2009 all-GCAC Red Team Meteor softball players. Meteor Men’s Water Polo goals, 4 assists). One of the brightest new additions to Martinez also achieved Illinois High School Hanes hit .500 with five doubles, four triples, De La Salle during the 2008–09 school year Soccer Coaches Association All-Sectional one home run and 22 RBI. She also scored 16 was the men’s water polo team. Honorable Mention plaudits. runs and swiped 21 bases. Coached by Heriberto Garcia, a Spanish The junior varsity Meteor women’s soccer Botica batted .483 with eight doubles, four tri- teacher at the Institute Campus for program began and was 3–6–1 overall and ples, two home runs and 19 RBI. She stole 16 Young Men, De La Salle recorded the first placed seventh in the GCAC JV tournament. bases and tallied 15 runs. victory in school history in water polo with a 10–8 triumph over Argo in a match played Meteor Men’s Baseball on May 6 at the Valentine Boys & Girls Club In his first season as the Meteors’ head coach, in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. The Nick Bridich guided the team to Meteors concluded their season with an over- victories over Catholic League oppo- all record of 1–6. nents Fenwick, Gordon Tech, Leo Comprising the Meteors’ roster was and Seton Academy, as well as Simeon, Jaime Cruz ’09; Xavier Cruz ’09; John Washington, Shepard and Kenwood in Griffin ’11; Jose Huerta ’09; Ricky Lucio ’09; nonconference contests. Nico Mangione ’09; Erik Medina ’11; Another highlight for the Meteor varsity base- Desmond Ng ’12; Joseph Nieciak ’09; Jesus ball program was the announcement that Ochoa ’10; Jordan Rodriguez ’09; Joshua four seniors will play collegiately next sea- Shilney ’12; Dmitri Snyder ’10 and Armando The young women’s soccer team beats its opponent son. Infielder/pitcher Gerardo Esquivel ’09 Velasquez ’11. will attend Kansas State University, pitcher De La Salle would like to thank the Valentine Meteor Women’s Softball Kevin Crowley ’09 will attend Benedictine Boys & Girls Club for its support and for De La Salle’s varsity softball team authored (Ill.) University, infielder Tom Lally ’09 will providing a venue for the Meteors to partici- a successful season as it posted wins over play at Prairie (Ill.) State College and pitcher pate in swimming and water polo during the Fenwick, Whitney Young, Regina, Mount Mike Spalla ’09 has chosen Illinois Wesleyan 2008–09 school year. Assisi, Andrew, Guerin Prep, Bremen, Taft, University. St. Francis de Sales, Morgan Park, Bogan and “The season was definitely a success,” Garcia Seton Academy. The victories over Fenwick Meteor Men’s Tennis said. “The only goal this season was to intro- and Mount Assisi were the first-ever in DLS Kristen Powell ’09 created his place in duce a new sport to the school and hope that softball history. De La Salle athletic history as he went unde- kids would enjoy it. feated in the Chicago Catholic League during As a team, the Meteors were 3–5 in the Girls the regular season and earned the CCL “The overall record of the team does not Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division, championship at No. 1 singles with a 6–3, 6–1 reflect the effort that each athlete put into marking De La Salle’s initial appearance in victory over Loyola’s Lawson Barter. For his practice. They should all be proud and walk the GCAC’s highest level of competition. tall. With eight of the 14 players return- efforts, Powell was chosen as the Tony Lawless ing next season, there is no doubt that we As a result of the Meteors’ success, three Award winner as the Most Valuable Player in will improve.” athletes were lauded by the Girls Catholic the Chicago Catholic League. Athletic Conference as they were chosen to Powell took a 15–2 record into the Illinois the All-GCAC Red Division Team. Honored Meteor Women’s Soccer High School Association’s University High were pitcher Jackie Sernek ’10 and infielders The Meteor women’s soccer program con- Sectional. cluded the 2009 season with an overall Alex Hanes ’10 and Jaicie Botica ’11. “Not only was Kris a great tennis player record of 11–6–2 and was 7–1 in the Girls On the mound, Sernek won 9 of 14 decisions, during his four years here at De La Salle— Catholic Athletic Conference White Division. striking out 107 and walking 18 in 86 innings amassing over 40 wins at 1st singles—but he De La Salle defeated Hubbard 2–1 in the pitched. She allowed 18 earned runs for an was also a great person,” Meteors head var- opening round of the Illinois High School ERA of 1.47 and tossed nine complete games sity tennis coach Steve Hopkins said. “He also Association Class 3A Morton Regional before and four shutouts. Continues on page 14

Meteor Athletics De La Salle Magazine 13 was a great student at De La Salle, becoming a Andy Walker and Carter Wheatley before gar- with 38 points. The highlight for De La Salle member of the National Honor Society. nering a 6–3, 6–4 victory over Mt. Vernon’s was the performance of Ahmad Evans ’11, Blake Jennings and Tyler Knox in the conso- who won the 200-meter dash with a time of “Kris has been a joy to coach and teach.” lation bracket’s first round. Lee and Walther 22.44 seconds. Powell placed first at the U-High Sectional, were defeated by Bowen Tretheway and Evans also qualified for the Illinois High beating U-High’s Tyler Anderson 4–6, 6–1, Michael Arenson of Latin 2–6, 4–6 in the sec- School Association’s state meet at Eastern 7–5 at No. 1 singles and attaining a berth in ond round of the consolation bracket. Illinois University by earning first place at the the IHSA State Finals. As a team, the Meteors were fourth in the Class 3A St. Ignatius Sectional with a time Powell’s teammates also experienced oncourt nine-team Catholic League tournament. of 21.93. success this season as London Walther ’09 was In sectional competition, the Meteors were The Meteors’ women’s track and field team fifth in the Chicago Catholic League at No. 2 third in the seven-team field at U-High with was a 10th-place finisher in the 13-team Girls singles and William Lee ’09 and Armando 16 points. During the course of the regu- Catholic Athletic Conference meet. Barron ’09 took sixth at No. 1 doubles. Larry lar season, De La Salle was 4–7 overall and Muse ’12 was fourth in the CCL tournament picked up victories over Brother Rice Meteor Men’s Volleyball at No. 3 singles. and Loyola. The primary highlight for the Meteor boys The tandem of Walther and Lee garnered On the frosh-soph level, Jeremy O’Brien ’12 volleyball program was a third-place finish fourth place at the U-High Sectional to and Vinny Ovalle ’12 were the fifth-place fin- at the Kelvyn Park Tournament. Over the advance to the IHSA State Finals. ishers in the CCL tournament while Troy course of the event, the Meteors prevailed In state competition, Powell lost in the first Gueno ’12 placed sixth at No. 2 singles. against Taft, North Grand and Schurz. round to Niles West’s Vova Zverkovsky Individually, middle blocker/middle hitter (6–2, 3–6, 4–6) and to F.W. Parker’s Andrei Meteor Men’s and Tim Crowley ’10 and libero Tito Ponce ’10 Molchanov (6–1, 3–6, 3–6) in the first round Women’s Track and Field were chosen to the All-Catholic League team, of the consolation bracket. The Meteors’ men’s track and field team was while outside hitter Raul Rodriguez ’09 was Lee and Walther lost their first match in state eighth in the 13-team field at the Chicago selected to the Catholic League All-Star Team. doubles competition 0–6, 2–6 to Lake Forest’s Catholic League championships, finishing Go Meteors! Where Our Students Will Play in College From the soccer pitch to the baseball dia- Baseball: mond and from the volleyball court to Kevin Crowley – Benedictine (IL) University the football field, student-athletes from Gerardo Esquivel – Kansas State University Tom Lally – Prairie State (IL) College De La Salle’s Class of 2009 will be using Mike Spalla – Illinois Wesleyan University their considerable talents to compete at Boys Basketball: some of the finest intercollegiate programs Derek Needham – Fairfield University in the country next year. Boys Cross Country: Jeremy Joanes: Coe (IA) College Wherever their respective arenas of com- Gerry Medina – Lewis University petition will be, we wish all the Meteors the Henry Scates – Monmouth (IL) College best of luck and ample amounts of success Football: in the future. Seay Akintonwa – Benedictine (IL) University Chris Botica – Loras College Congratulations, Meteors! Nate Bowman – Western Illinois University Nick Estrada – Loras College Juan Gonzalez – Loras College 2009 De La Salle Chris Martinez – Monmouth (IL) College Varsity Football Schedule Matt Murray – Wabash College Ed Tremore – Elmhurst College Rich Valdez – McKendree College Aug. 28 vs. Lane Tech @ Soldier Field 2:30 pm Michael Wiggins – Merrimack College Sept. 6 at Hales @ University of Chicago Noon Boys Soccer: Scott Mestan – Clarke (IA) College 11 vs. Leo 7:30 pm Victor Trujillo – University of St. Francis (IL) 19 at St. Ignatius @ Rockne Stadium 11:30 am Boys Tennis: Kristen Powell – Prairie View (TX) A&M University 25 vs. Mount Carmel 7:30 pm Wrestling: Oct. 2 at Bishop McNamara 7:30 pm Curtis Blaydes – Northern Illinois University Clayton Kendall – Lincoln (IL) Community College 9 vs. Gordon Tech (Homecoming) 7:30 pm Zach Paluch – Knox (IL) College 16 at Providence 7:30 pm Girls Soccer: Irene Martinez – DePaul University 23 vs. St. Laurence 7:30 pm Girls Volleyball: Samantha Ginger – Morton (IL) College

14 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 D-Final Recap In April 2009, De La Salle held the 18th Annual D-Final Event in its Parmer Activity Center. More than 500 alumni and friends of the Institute gathered to watch the NCAA Men’s National Championship basketball game. In addition, those in attendance participated in raffles and a silent auction that included such items as a basketball autographed by the 2008–09 Meteor varsity boys basket- ball team, Chicago Blackhawks tickets, a brand-new bicycle, tickets to the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl and a round of golf with De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM. Games were a hit with guests. De La Salle would like to thank all of the D-Final Event contributors, espe- cially Keith Alexander ’85 and Walk Wireless, LLC for their generosity in sponsoring the premium giveaway. All proceeds of the 18th Annual D-Final Event go toward the De La Salle athletic program and general scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who attended and made the 18th Annual D-Final Event so memorable and successful. The 19th Annual D-Final Event will be held on April 5, 2010. We hope to see everyone Father Paul Novak pulls the winning Super next year! Raffle ticket out of the barrel. Alumni enjoy the camaraderie with classmates at the 18th Annual D-Final.

Meteor Football to Begin 2009 Season at Soldier Field De La Salle’s varsity football team will open the 2009 season in the preseason Prep Bowl as the Meteors battle Lane Tech on Friday, August 28, at 2:30 pm at Soldier Field, 14th and Lake Shore Dr. De La Salle also plans to honor the members of the 1984 Prep Bowl team who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary. There will be a ceremony—including a Jumbotron tribute—to the 1984 team, as well as introductions of former players in attendance.

If you have pictures from your 1984 season, please send them to Jim McHugh at [email protected].

Any members of the 1984 Meteors who wish to participate are asked to contact McHugh at 708-535-2514 or the De La Salle Athletic Department.

Tickets will be available for pre-sale at a cost of $5 at De La Salle or $10 at the Soldier Field gates. For more information, please contact De La Salle’s Athletic Department at 312-842-7355 ext. 118 or 119.

Meteor Athletics De La Salle Magazine 15 Reliving The Great Futures Gala he Second Annual Great Futures Gala on Friday, April 24th was a testament to the enduring support for edu- Tcation and the belief in De La Salle as an outstanding academic institution. In a year of economic challenges and cutbacks, this event to bene- fit the students of De La Salle Institute ended impressively strong, raising more than $140,000 for the student scholarship program. Guests ranging from board members and current parents to alumni and community members sponsored tables, invited new friends to De La Salle and generously participated in the unique silent auction. The compelling words of this year’s honoree, Mr. Elzie Higginbottom, resonated with each and every person in the room. He eloquently spoke of the power of a good education and his immediate connection with De La Salle when first introduced to our mission to educate all students. The Great Futures Gala is an opportunity to acknowledge the generous support for and Honoree Elzie L. Higginbottom was presented with the Founder’s Award, and a portrait belief in De La Salle demonstrated by community leaders like Mr. by De La Salle student Khafre Liggens ’09, who will attend the Art Institute of Chicago Higginbottom who are the role models for our youth. this fall. A new component to the celebration this year that further dem- the generous donation of local artist Desmond McFarlane who pro- onstrated community support of De La Salle was the unique vided a beautiful woodcarving piece. A very special thank you to “education-themed” silent auction. Twelve surrounding colleges, Mr. McFarlane, the Art Institute of Chicago, Catholic Theological universities and museums participated by donating access to their Union, Columbia College, DePaul University, Dominican University, coursework auctioned off as opportunities for guests to further their Kendall College, Lewis University, Loyola University, Museum of great futures. The auction alone raised more than $12,000 and Science & Industry, Roosevelt University, The Field Museum and paved the way for future partnerships with De La Salle and the sur- VanderCook College of Music. rounding educational community. The auction also benefitted from

Paul McCoy ’68, this year’s Gala Chairman, and his family and Board Member Vic Chavarria ’69 and President’s Council friends enjoy the evening. Member Mike Bansley ’53 share a laugh during the cocktail hour in College Hall.

Guests enjoyed a unique silent auction built around educational experiences.

Mayors of the City of De La Salle student government, Charles Muse ‘09 and Chelby Burgess ’09, welcome guests to the Great Mistress of Ceremonies Diann Burns and Father Paul Novak take Futures Gala. a moment to smile for the camera before dinner.

16 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Scholarship Honors Memory of Graduate mar E. Torres died in the line of duty on August 22, 2007 for young men attending De La Salle. His parents have said that at the age of 20, while serving his country in Iraq. Mr. Omar would think this a most fitting tribute. The ability to provide OTorres, a 2005 graduate of De La Salle Institute, is survived financial assistance is the cornerstone and essence of the school’s by his parents, Oscar and Doris; his sister, Oralia; and his brother, mission to educate all of the young people who desire to receive a Oscar E. Torres Jr. ’04. He attended St. Richard Elementary School De La Salle education. on Chicago’s Southwest Side where he developed a love Anyone who is interested in making a contribution to for team sports. While attending De La Salle, Omar the Omar E. Torres ’05 Memorial Endowed Scholarship excelled in football and other extracurricular activities. is asked to make their check payable to De La Salle After graduating in 2005, he attended The Ohio State Institute and indicate that they wish their gift to go to University on a full scholarship before deciding to enlist the Omar E. Torres ’05 Scholarship Fund. Contributions in the U.S. Army Reserves and then on to Active Duty. will be acknowledged and notification will be sent to the In consideration of Omar’s exceptional educational Torres family. experience at De La Salle and his caring spirit, the On behalf of all of us here at De La Salle, we thank the Torres family decided to establish a memorial scholar- Torres family for their generosity and continued commit- ship in his name. The Omar E. Torres ’05 Memorial Pfc. Omar E. Torres ’05 ment to Catholic education. Endowed Scholarship will provide tuition assistance De La Salle Hosts President’s Club Reception

he President’s Club Reception was held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 Tat De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. Our guests enjoyed a great event with delightful hors d’oeuvres, drinks and the camaraderie of friends and fellow Meteors. This was an ideal setting for our guest speaker, Arnold Randall, Director of Neighborhood Legacy for Chicago 2016, who shared his interesting De La Salle Director of Development Iris Gist Cochran welcomes Mr. De La Salle President Fr. Paul Novak, OSM shares a moment and entertaining views about Chicago’s Tom Lyons ’43 and his wife, Lillian, to the President’s Club reception. with Keith Alexander ’85. bid to host the Olympics. while they continue to nourish and support the Institute. The President’s Club Reception was also a time to give special Throughout the school’s 120-year history, we have been fortunate thanks to those who continue to make our growth possible— to have the support of exceptional people whose contributions and the Christian Brothers, alumni, benefactors, friends, faculty, staff, achievements are represented by their inclusion in the President’s parents and students who make up De La Salle. It was a time of cel- Club. ebration of what we are together—De La Salle Institute. We remain grateful to this distinguished group of individuals that De La Salle’s President’s Club members are passionate role mod- demonstrates a tangible interest in supporting the school, its goals, els for our students and our community and that is shown through direction and plans by taking the highest financial leadership role their consistent involvement, advice, leadership and philanthropy in the De La Salle community. Class of 2009 Pledge Commitment On April 23, 2009, the Office for high school, their career progress and their raised more than $15,000 in pledge com- Advancement hosted a senior breakfast continued involvement in the community. mitments. Funds raised will help support at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Father Paul Novak, OSM provided a scholarships, technology, athletics, fine arts Women and a senior luncheon at the PowerPoint presentation about De La Salle, and the school’s greatest needs. De La Salle Institute Campus for Young Men later that its Lasallian mission and the school’s future is very proud of our seniors being role mod- day. At these two special events, members plans. He also stressed the importance of els for generously supporting the Institute. from the Class of 2009 had the opportu- giving back to the Institute. Each senior was Please remember De La Salle in your charitable nity to hear from De La Salle alumni. Guest asked to make a five-year pledge on behalf giving plans. speakers Allison Steffenhagen ’06 and John of their graduating class. Lorenz ’95 spoke about their experiences as Thank you for your generous support of students at De La Salle, their education after The Class of 2009 demonstrated what it’s our students! truly like to be a De La Salle “Meteor.” They

Development De La Salle Magazine 17 Getting Together and Staying Connected The high school commencement ceremony demonstrated that simply sharing time event are asked to contact Jim McHugh at symbolizes a ritual rite of passage from student together was more important than the 708.535.2514 or [email protected]. to alumnus. It is a special moment to reflect planned activity for the group. The Night at on accomplishments and new possibilities the Sox Game outing didn’t involve much of Lourdes Alumnae Reunion – Class of 1959 ahead. The Alumni Association of De La Salle the Sox at all as it turned out, with the game The Lourdes High School Class of 1959 will Institute congratulates the Class of 2009 and against the Seattle Mariners being canceled celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, proudly welcomes these new members to the due to the heavy rain. Despite this disappoint- September 20th at 12:30 pm with a dinner at organization. ment, more than 60 young alums and another Mama Luigi’s Restaurant—7500 S. Harlem 10 friends mingled in the terrace suite, enjoy- Ave, Bridgeview, IL. The cost is $42.00. RSVP To prepare the ing food and beverages and sharing their latest to Barbara Pekan at (727) 773-8167 or Carole graduating seniors updates, ending a successful Young Alumni Prosser Lepper at (708) 599-0045. while they were Club gathering. still in school, John 114th Alumni Banquet FAQs Lorenz ’95 and Allison Q: When and where is the Banquet this year? Steffenhagen ’06 came A: The 114th Alumni Banquet is Friday, to campus this April to October 2, 2009 at Beverly Country Club, introduce the mean- 87th Street and Western Avenue, Chicago, IL ing and importance 60620. John Lorenz ’95, shares with of being a De La Salle the seniors at the Institute Q: Is this event only for anniversary classes? alumnus. Through Campus why he supports Who typically attends? their personal sto- De La Salle. A: The annual De La Salle Alumni Banquet ries, John and Allison is a standing tradition to celebrate all alumni highlighted the fun, enjoyment and camara- Andy Bugajski ’99, Dave Moore ’00, Father Paul Novak and and their spouses, family members and derie one feels as an alum of “D.” They both Joe Wodark ’01 at the Young Alumni Night at the Sox Game. friends who wish to accompany them to this mentioned the many wonderful evening. This is a much-awaited ways to reunite with If you would like more information about opportunity for classmates to reunite, some classmates on cam- the Young Alumni Club, please visit the web for the first time since graduation! The 25th pus, at various special at www.dls.org and search under Alumni and 50th Anniversary Classes are honored events and, of course, Relations or email [email protected]. as part of the program, as well as the recipi- at the annual Alumni The following are scheduled events and class ent of the Honor Key awarded by the Alumni Banquet, this year fall- reunions this summer and early fall that Association. ing on Oct. 2, 2009. are great opportunities to get together with Q: I would like to help promote the Banquet. Who do Just as important to alumni and friends: I contact to get involved? remind the outgoing Allison Steffenhagen ’06, 2009 Golf Classic—Wednesday, June 24 at A: The Banquet Co-Chairs this year are Andy seniors was the crit- speaks to the graduating class Gleneagles Country Club—Lemont, IL Plonka ’59 and Kevin Dahill ’84. They have at the Lourdes Hall Campus. ical role of alumni formed Alumni Banquet Committees tasked to stay connected to In the fall edition of the De La Salle Magazine, with spreading the word about the event, De La Salle and remain actively a part of its we will be featuring a recap of the popular getting people to attend, and finalizing the future success, whether through volunteering Golf Classic outing taking place this summer plans for a great evening. Contact them at time, talent or treasure. The seniors seemed to on June 24. [email protected] and [email protected]. agree and feel motivated to keep the Meteor Blue/Gold Football Game—Friday, August spirit strong after graduation. Q: How do I know who is attending this year’s 21—Bulger Field, De La Salle Institute Banquet? Gather your classmates together and come A: Go to De La Salle Alumni Relations web- support this classic football scrimmage, fea- page for a current listing of all attendees of turing the varsity, sophomore and freshman this year’s Banquet on Friday, October 2. teams. Proceeds support the Chet Bulger Q: What if I want to contact some classmates, but I Society Fund. do not have their contact information? Pre-Season Prep Bowl—Friday, August A: You can email [email protected] to 28—Soldier Field—Chicago, IL obtain a current Class List, including phone number and email contact information. Please De La Salle plays Lane Tech at 2:30 pm. send any updates, corrections or contact infor- Young alumni and friends catch up at the Night at the Purchase tickets in advance for $5 from the Sox Game. mation to the Alumni Office to help maintain De La Salle Athletic Department. Tickets an accurate database. will also be available at the gate for $10/adult During the spring season, we saw an exam- and $6/student. De La Salle’s Prep Bowl For ticket pricing, sponsorship opportunities ple of this Meteor spirit among the De La Salle Championship Team from 1984 will be hon- and more information about the 114th Alumni alumni. On a torrentially rainy April night, ored during the event. Members of the 1984 Banquet, please check the Alumni Relations the Young Alumni Club of De La Salle Meteors team who wish to participate in this webpage found at www.dls.org.

18 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Alumni Updates

1946 1968 1980 Dr. Robert Kozlowski was chosen as the Michael J. Andrews is a sales manager in Francis J. Carrington is an eighth-grade recipient of the Signum Fidei Award the retail industry. He lives in Chicago and science teacher and resides in Edwardsville, at Saint Mary’s College of California. can be emailed at [email protected] and IL. His email address is joescarrington@ Kozlowski was the first winemaker and a [email protected]. hotmail.com. partner at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma Arthur J. Vermette is the president of a Don is in the sports hospitality County, CA. He also worked for 37 years trucking business and resides in Homer industry as an account executive. He lives for Chevron Corporation, culminating in Glen, IL. His company’s website is www. in Plainfield, IL and can be emailed at management positions in research and arttransportationservices.com. Vermette’s [email protected]. the Law Department. A proud beneficiary email addresses are artvermette@yahoo. and advocate of Saint Mary College’s James Ficaro is a laborer with the Chicago com and [email protected]. winemaking tradition, Kozlowski founded Park District. He is newly married and the Gaels in Wine alumni chapter in 2008, 1971 has five children. Ficaro’s email address is which now has 50 members working in Walter J. Triche is in sales in the beauty [email protected]. the industry. He holds a Ph.D. in organic industry. He resides in Fayetteville, GA and Bill Sanderson is the principal of Evergreen chemistry from Northwestern University. his email address is [email protected]. Park High School in Evergreen Park, IL. 1953 1972 Sanderson, who taught at De La Salle from Michael F. Barry is retired from the fire Dr. Carl Albert Grant lives in Marietta, GA. 1991–94, reminded De La Salle Magazine protection industry and resides in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. that his class’ 30-year anniversary will be His email address is [email protected]. coming up next year. His email address is 1973 [email protected]. Donald P. Pollard retired from the Peter Messina is involved in private Chicago Department of Public Health in jet management and certified public 1981 1998, serving as a project manager. He accounting in the private aviation industry. Ramon Correa works in the banking lives in Chicago and his email address is He resides in St. Charles, IL and his email industry as a vice president. He lives in [email protected]. address is [email protected]. Round Rock, TX and can be emailed at [email protected]. 1959 Terry Pestlin calls Greendale, WI home. Joseph L. Fontana owns a graphics business He’s been married to his high school 1983 and is a resident of Naples, FL. His email sweetheart, Marge, since 1978 and has three Joseph Catuara is an IT auditor and resides address is [email protected]. children. Pestlin, who is an engineering in Antioch, IL. His business website is www. trolleydogs.com. Catuara’s email address is Robert J. Kempa is retired from the instructor in the medical diagnostic imaging [email protected]. distribution industry and lives in Leesburg, field, informed De La Salle Magazine that FL. His email address is parkem01@ he “moved to Cheeseland in 1991, but is Terence Murphy is a firefighter and earthlink.net. still a loyal Bears and Sox fan.” His email paramedic and lives in Blue Island, IL. His address is [email protected]. email address is [email protected]. Robert F. Quinn is retired from the Chicago Police Department. He resides in Chicago 1977 1984 and his email address is rquinn1241@ David R. Bonko is the owner and president David Katauskas resides in Waukesha, WI comcast.net. of AR3 Promotions. The company’s website and works in the construction industry as a is www.ar3promos.com. Bonko resides in 1961 laborer. His email address is katzman66@ Homer Glen, IL and his email address is yahoo.com. Frank Zelis Jr. is retired from sales and [email protected]. marketing in the computer hardware and Wayne Olson is in management in the software industries. He resides in Tucson, Alberto A. Pecina is a vocational supervisor telecommunications industry and is a AZ and his email address is webzed@msn. and social worker in the human services Chicago resident. His email address is com. industry. He lives in Dubuque, IA and his [email protected]. email address is [email protected]. 1965 1985 Paul Olenski has retired as the corporate 1978 George Ferro lives in Chicago. His email software manager for Fannie Mae. He and Robert S. Arthurs is a performance analyst address is [email protected]. Carol reside in Gold Canyon, AZ. Olenski’s for the United States Postal Service. He email address is [email protected]. lives in Minooka, IL and can be emailed at 1987 [email protected]. Charles Pete Rudd is an architect and lives 1966 in Downers Grove, IL. His email address is Bechara W. Manzur Jr. calls Phoenix, AZ Allen F. Otrin is a consultant in the [email protected]. home and works in the IT field as an analyst. computer software industry. He resides His email address is [email protected]. in Phoenix, AZ and his email address is [email protected].

Alumni Connection De La Salle Magazine 19 1988 1994 thanks Munoz and his colleagues for their James F. Bowen is an assistant principal in William Martinez is an IT coordinator in service to our country. the South Bend (IN) Community School the charter schools industry. He resides 2002 Corporation. He and his son reside in in Chicago and his email addresses Roberto Gomez lives in Chicago. He can be Walkerton, IN. Bowen’s email address is are [email protected] and emailed at [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. Amanda Knych is residing in Chicago and Steve Gilbert is employed in the health care 1996 working as a cashier. Her email address is field as a medical technologist. He resides in David Garza is a member of the Chicago [email protected]. Chicago and his email address is sgilbe1@ Police Department. He resides in Chicago yahoo.com. and his email address is dgarza1@hotmail. Kevin Zolkiewicz is a user experience designer and resides in Chicago. His email Dave C. Gunn is in the marketing industry com. address is [email protected]. as an interactive marketing manager. He 1997 resides in Nashville, TN and his email Thomas J. Daly is a training specialist in the 2003 address is [email protected]. Gunn field of property management. He resides in Anthony Bonelli lives in Chicago and informed De La Salle Magazine that “I’m Chicago and his email address is email.tjd@ is working as an option trader in the extremely proud to be a De La Salle gmail.com. investment industry. His email address is Institute alum. My high school years [email protected]. were some of the best of my life and ‘De’ 1998 definitely contributed to the impressionable Jerome William Harris II works in the sales TyJuan Cratic currently works as a law clerk and energetic time of my youth. I will industry as a performance manager and in Chicago and will be graduating from remain spiritually attached to the Institute lives in St. Louis, MO. His email address is Southern Illinois University with a degree in forever and pray for its continued success [email protected]. Political Science in December 2009 and will in the development of some of the brightest be seeking law schools to attend in the fall young minds of Chicago. Thank you, 1999 of 2010. His email addresses are tycratic@ De La Salle.” Juan Avila is the service manager at gmail.com and [email protected]. Our Lady of Peace Church. He and his Cratic’s website is www.progresscamp.org. 1989 wife, Katie, reside in Oak Forest, IL with Kirk Di Grazia is a ramp agent for Roger E. DeAnda works in the electrical their two sons. Avila’s email address is Southwest Airlines, in addition to doing industry. He lives in Wood Dale, IL and may [email protected]. web development. Di Grazia resides in be emailed at [email protected]. Edward Eng is a marketing executive Romeoville, IL and his email address is Paul Lauer resides in Chicago. His email in the technology field. He graduated [email protected]. address is [email protected]. from the University of Illinois – Urbana- Nicholas Hurley lives in Scottsdale, AZ. His Champaign in 2003 and moved to Taipei, Anthony Valdez is employed by the Chicago email address is [email protected]. Taiwan in February 2004 to teach English as Transit Authority in its maintenance a second language. Eng’s email address is Carl Regalado is a resident of Joliet, IL. His department. He resides in Chicago and can [email protected] and his website email address is [email protected]. be reached at [email protected]. is www.mistereng.com. Yvonne Roman resides in Chicago. Her Keith A. Vitale is a L.I.U.N.A. Senior Ross Read works as the Director of New email address is [email protected]. Instructor in the construction and safety Apprenticeship for United Services of training industry. He resides in LaGrange, Chicago, an organization that recruits, trains 2004 IL and his email address is keith.vitale@ and places individuals in construction and Adam Lasky lives in Chicago and chicagolaborers.org. trades. Read also informed De La Salle works in sales in the wireless 1991 Magazine that he graduated from Hampton communications field. His email address is [email protected]. James P. Dildine is a consultant and PhD University in 2003 and is engaged. He candidate and resides in Champaign, IL. resides in Chicago and his email address is Marcus Miller is a contracting officer and His website is www.jamesdildine.com and [email protected]. resides in Bowie, MD. his email address is [email protected]. 2000 2005 1993 Paki Latham Sr. is employed in the Freddie Manuel is a student and calls John Henry Rogers III is working in the transportation industry as a driver. He is Chula Vista, CA home. His email address is banking industry as a branch manager married with five children and resides in [email protected]. and personal banking officer. He resides Chicago. Latham Sr.’s email address is paki_ Cory Norman lives in Chicago and is a in Chicago and his email addresses are [email protected]. student. His email address is jenling@aol. [email protected] and jrogers@ 2001 com. lakesidebank.com. Michael A. Munoz is serving in the United State Marine Corps. He resides 2008 in Jacksonville, NC and his email address Elliott N. Washington is a college student. is [email protected]. De La Salle He resides in Lynwood, IL and can be emailed at [email protected].

20 De La Salle Magazine Spring Summer 2009 Lourdes Alumnae Updates De La Salle Institute extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the following 1964 children. She works as a caregiver to De La Salle and Lourdes alumni and Kathleen Nolan (Werdermann) resides in the elderly and her email address is friends who have recently passed away: Chicago and is employed as a nurse. Her [email protected]. Mr. William F. Davin ’35 email address is [email protected]. Paula Thomas (Magnant) is a financial Mr. Eugene M. Wagner ’35 analyst in the healthcare field. She lives 1969 Mr. Carl W. Siegel ’38 Cyndi Annette Johnson (Wojtulewicz) is in Chicago with her husband and four Mr. James A. Pitaro ’39 a resident of Payson, AZ. She is the owner children. Her email address is Paula-T-16@ of Ichabod Beads & Creations store. Her hotmail.com. Mr. Joseph W. Linden ’40 email address is [email protected]. 1987 Mr. Robert E. Langan ’43 Mr. Anthony M. Bozich ’43 1970 Jennifer Ann DeMasi (Krystyniak) works Mr. James M. Clifford ’44 Elizabeth H. Gierlowski-Kordesch is a in the education field and lives with her professor at Ohio University in Athens, OH. family in Lockport, IL. Her email address is Mr. Daniel W. Noonan ’47 She and her family reside in The Plains, [email protected]. Mr. James F. Fitzgerald ’48 OH. Her email address is kordgier@ohio. 1988 Mr. Edward L. Matyus ’48 edu. Maureen T. Dwyer lives in Chicago. Her Mr. John J. Noonan ’48 1974 email address is bigred1204casey@yahoo. Mr. Richard H. Murphy ’49 Maureen T. Brongiel (McCarthy) lives in com. Mr. James A. Ward ’50 Chicago and works for the Chicago Public 1994 Mr. Robert P. Paveleck ’51 Schools as an assistant principal. Her email Patricia L. Mesarina is a student and resides Mr. Richard F. Young ’52 address is [email protected]. in Hammond, IN. Her email address is Mr. Francis J. Kopack ’54 Debbie A. Jansen (Jankiewicz) is a financial [email protected]. Mr. John D. Leen ’54 analyst and lives in Riverside, IL. Her email 1995 Mr. Robert R. Canty ’55 address is [email protected]. Tomeki Webb is a loan officer. She is a Mr. James A. Tomczak ’55 1976 Chicago resident and her email address is Mr. Ralph J. Stiglich ’56 Jane Schaal (Schafer) works in the human [email protected]. Mr. Andrew F. Capola ’59 resources industry and resides with her Mr. James D. Gianone ’59 1996 family in Lemont, IL. Her email address is Sara L. Bates (Hurtuks) is an administrator Mr. Arthur W. Kuhnhofer ’59 [email protected]. for a non-profit organization. She resides Mr. John S. Rymsza ’59 1979 in Chicago and her email address is sara_ Mr. John P. Dillon ’59 Jeanne F. Zelten (Murphy) resides in [email protected]. Ms. Carole St. Pierre ’L59 Roscoe, IL and is a registered nurse. Her 1998 Mr. Owen M. McAleenan ’61 email address is [email protected]. Christine Ann Lopez (Goslawski) is a Mr. Leo K. Daubaras ’62 1984 college student. She lives in Chicago and Mr. John J. Jankas ’64 Chris Mayer (Kujawa) lives in Buffalo can be reached at [email protected]. Mr. Daniel M. Kuber ’74 Grove, IL with her husband and two Mr. Michael J. Phillips ’77 Mr. Michael R. Houlihan ’89 Mr. Michael T. Hughes ’90 Mini-Meteors Mr. Fausto A. Manzera ’06 E-mail a photo of your Mini-Meteor wearing their favorite De La Salle gear to alumnirela- Mr. Randyl L. Stuckemeyer [email protected] to appear in the De La Salle Magazine and we’ll send you a free t-shirt. 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. St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

Hayden Charles Addesso, great Caden Krystofiak shows off his Cooper Holmberg, nephew of nephew of Brother Chris Oddo, Meteor gear. Dale Burke, faculty member. Director of Technology.

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METEOR FOOTBALL BLUE/GOLD GAME

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The Annual Chet Bulger Society

Blue/Gold Football Game 114th Annual Alumni Banquet Friday, October 2, 2009 • Beverly Country Club • Chicago, IL Friday, August 21, 2009 JV Game starts at 6:00 pm VARSITY GAME at 7:00 pm De La Salle Institute Golf Classic

Each ticket includes: hot dog, chips and beverage!

$10 entry fee Wednesday, June 24, 2009 $5 High School Students Gleneagles Country Club Younger than H.S.–FREE OF 13070 McCarthy Road CHARGE! Lemont, IL 60439 PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF FUN!

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