magazine A publication for alumni and friends of

A ecade of Excellence in Young Women’s Education

Fall 2012 Dear Alumni and Friends, A few weeks ago, one of the staff members in our Development office provided me with some pictures from my De La Salle past. One of the photos from the autumn of 2002 showed a younger priest with a beard (I believe it was me), who was the campus minister at the time, standing with former De La Salle president Br. Michael Quirk, FSC and a student from the Lourdes Hall De La Salle Magazine Campus for Young Women. I was preparing to bless the Lourdes Hall Campus during its opening ceremony. Fall 2012 As we reflect upon the decade since De La Salle opened its doors to include young women, we do so with a tremendous amount of gratitude and pride. Editor We are thankful for all the parents, grandparents, guardians and families who have chosen to send their daughters, Michael K. Walsh nieces, sisters and granddaughters to our school since the 2002-03 school year, knowing that De La Salle’s brand of Lasallian, co-institutional, college-preparatory education was exactly what they wished the young women in their Photography lives to receive. Root Studios We are thankful for the support of our benefactors who helped to turn this dream of young women’s education at De Michael K. Walsh La Salle into a highly-successful, continually-evolving and thriving high school.

Contributing Authors We are thankful for the administrators, faculty and staff who have dedicated themselves to one common goal: ensuring that the young women who attend and graduate from De La Salle Institute are well-prepared for college, the military Diane Brown and the workforce – wherever their great futures may take them! Iris Gist Cochran Margaret Grabowski ‘06 Since opening the doors at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus one decade ago, the achievements authored by the young women whom we proudly call Meteors have been very impressive: Kate Rhodes Michael K. Walsh • 890 young women have earned diplomas proclaiming them graduates of De La Salle Institute. Designer • 139 young women have been inducted into the National Design BIG Dreams Honor Society. • 46 young women have been recognized as State Scholars. Printer • During the 2011-12 school year, 10 athletic teams and clubs M&G Graphics from the Lourdes Hall Campus received Team Academic Awards from the Illinois High School Association for having De La Salle Magazine is published cumulative grade-point averages of 3.0 or better. three times a year by De La Salle Institute’s Office for Advancement. • Students from the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women The purpose of this publication have gone on to attend some of the most notable colleges is to unite the Christian Brothers, and across the country including Notre Dame, alumni, students, parents, faculty, Stanford, Columbia, Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan staff and friends together in De State and Michigan. La Salle’s mission of excellence As we celebrate our second decade of educating young women at De La Salle, we think of the 14-year-old Pakistani in education. All submissions or girl, Malala Yousufzai, who had been advocating education for young girls when her life was threatened. comments should be directed to As we celebrated Veterans Day, we called to mind the women and men who have fought for us so that education for [email protected]. all in the United States is commonplace. We recalled these champions of the next generation with a great deal of gratitude, hope and optimism as we look forward to the further growth of our school and our students. To receive this magazine Enjoy this issue of D magazine and on behalf of the students, faculty and staff of De La Salle, we thank you for your support. electronically, please send an email St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for us! to [email protected]. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us! Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever!

Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSM President 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 backgrounds 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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th Celebrating the 10 Anniversary De La Salle Institute of Young Women’s Education Board of Directors 2012–2013 Diane Brown Reflects on De La Salle’s Decade of Excellence 2 Chairman Ten Reflections from Lourdes Hall Graduates 3-7 Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68 10th Anniversary Scrapbook 8-9 10th Anniversary Celebrations at Lourdes Hall 10 Vice Chairman Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67 Academics Meteors Earning Their Wings in Aviation Class 11 Members Mr. Marshall A. Blake De La Salle Introduces Next Generation Education 12-13 Mr. George A. Bonomo ‘59 De La Salle Partners with St. Mary’s College 14 Ms. Mary L. Burke Christopher Razo ‘13 Completes Service Trip to Argentina 15 Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69 Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 Afforded Unique Learning Opportunity in China 15 Mr. Eugene L. Ferretti French Connection: Meteors Visit France 16 Mr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84 Welcoming New Faculty Members 16 Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64 Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67 Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF Faith, service & Community Brother Michael Kadow, FSC Lasallian Youth Serves People of Appalachia at Nazareth Farm 17 Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF ‘L64 Subscriptions Available for Tolton Adult Education Center 18 Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68 Mr. Joseph D. Parente ‘84 Invitation to Tolton’s “One Heart, Many Voices” Celebration 18 Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90 Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62 parent place Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69 Active Parents Association Strengthens De La Salle 19 Mrs. Cathryn P. Taylor Transportation Program Is Vehicle to Meteors’ Success 19 Mr. Thomas L. Taylor Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64

DEVELOPMENT President’s Council Mandi Kasper – New Special Events Manager 20 Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64 Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53 Haerther Charitable Trust Establishes Scholarship at De La Salle 21 Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56 Planned Giving: Continuing Your Legacy 21 Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53 De La Salle’s Fall 2012 Wish List – Many Ways to Help the Meteors 21 Extollo Educational Foundation Athletics Board of Directors Fall Sport Updates 22 President Fifteen De La Salle Teams Win IHSA Academic Awards 23 Brother Michael Quirk, FSC EdD Mark Higgins to Guide Diamond Nine 23 Vice President Tina Grunauer to Lead Women’s Aquatics Program 23 Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56

Secretary/Treasurer Alumni Connection Mr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73 Quartet Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame 24 Annual De La Salle Golf Classic 24 Eighteen Meteor Alumni Participate in Career Day 25 De La Salle Alumni Updates 26-28 List of Deceased De La Salle & Lourdes Alumni & Friends 26 Lourdes Alumnae Updates 28 Alumni Association Golf Invitational 29 117th Annual Alumni Banquet Recap 29 De La Salle Magazine 1 in the Classroom

Diane Brown Reflects on De La Salle’s Decade of Educating Young Women

When we opened the Lourdes Hall The Lourdes Hall Campus began with 305 students in 2002 and is Campus in the fall of 2002, De La currently educating over 430 young women. Our young women Salle Institute was transformed from a continue to experience tremendous accomplishments in academics, single-gender secondary school that had extracurricular activities, and athletics, while performing thousands of educated young men since 1889 into a hours of community service. co-institutional school – one school, two Every year, more students are recognized as Illinois State Scholars, separate campuses. and our alums have studied at top-tier colleges and universities That distinction made De La Salle including the of Notre Dame, Stanford University, Institute the only co-institutional Columbia University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, school in the Midwest and only one of Marquette University, and the University of Chicago. Principal, De La Salle Institute – a few like it in the entire United States, Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women Last year alone, the Class of 2012 earned more than $8 million in providing single-gender education with college scholarships. Over the past 10 years, our athletic teams opportunities for coeducational extracurricular activities. have brought home trophies and titles while maintaining academic The transformation from an all-male school to a co-institutional school excellence. Last year, for example, every varsity athletic team earned did not happen overnight. It was a very gradual change. If you look at All-Academic Awards from the Illinois High School Association. De La Salle Institute’s 2003 yearbook, you will notice that the young Our students have also received awards for essay and art contests such men and women were pretty much separate in most aspects. There as those sponsored by the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, The Illinois were separate clubs for young men and women and even separate pep Council against Handgun Violence, Lucerne Dairy, and Catholic rallies, an idea which we cannot even fathom today. Charities. They have also earned recognition in other academic-related Today, it is not unusual to see young men and women collaborating competitions such as the University of Chicago’s Nutrition Bowl, the at either campus in academics, student government, campus ministry, Illinois Institute of Technology’s math and science contests, and the Lasallian Youth, clubs, and on teams in non-contact sports. It is also National Spanish Exam and National French Contest. not unusual to see faculty members working together on curricular, We are proud that De La Salle has received recognition for our students’ extracurricular, and spiritual-based programs between and across the participation in Jeans for Teens, Habitat for Humanity, Locks of Love, two campuses. We have grown as an academic institution as well as a and other service-based activities. We are proud that two of our own Lasallian community since those earlier days. distinguished graduates have come back to work at Lourdes Hall – Along with the multi-millions of dollars in renovations and additions Ms. Margaret Grabowski ‘06, Assistant Director of Admissions to the physical building at Lourdes Hall, there has been a gradual and Ms. Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 Valedictorian and a member of our shift from operating as two separate campuses to building community Applied Sciences Division. More important, we are especially proud between the two campuses. of the strong community that has been built at Lourdes Hall. After all, it is not the combination of bricks and mortar that builds a When the members of the Class of 2016 entered the commons for school; rather, it is the fine student body and their families working the Big Sister/Little Sister breakfast this year, the entire Class of 2013 with a dedicated faculty and staff at both campuses that have built a stood and cheered. That is the kind of community spirit that builds unified school community. We are most proud to have witnessed the schools, and we are proud that the women of De La Salle Institute entire De La Salle community working together as a family to live truly know and have what it takes to be Meteors. daily the Lasallian mission founded on faith, service, and community.

In reflecting upon the 10th anniversary of educating young women Principal, De La Salle Institute at the Lourdes Hall Campus, we are proud of the growth recognized Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women over the past 10 years and the exciting future that still awaits us.

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As part of the celebration of De La Salle’s Lourdes As divergent as their paths may be, these Hall Campus for Young Women’s Decade of Excel- 10 women have one vital thing in lence, ‘D’ Magazine asked 10 graduates from a variety common that will last them a lifetime: of years between 2003-12 to reflect upon how having They are Meteors. graduated from De La Salle has mattered in their lives. We thank these graduates for sharing their reflections While some of these young women have established or and wish them the best of everything in their lives. are establishing themselves in the business world, oth- We hope you enjoy reading their thoughts. ers are still college students determining where their Decade of Educating Young Women great futures will take them.

Carjamin Tan-Walton graduated from Mercedes Zapata graduated from De De La Salle in 2003, having attended La Salle in 2010, having attended Pope Holy Angels Grade School in Chicago. John Paul II/Five Holy Martyrs Grade While a student at De La Salle, School in Chicago. While a student Carjamin participated in the City of De at De La Salle, Mercedes, who is La Salle (student government), chorus currently a student at Lewis University, and Theatre 100 as well as serving as participated in the City of De La Salle the manager of the varsity girls (student government), Theatre 100 team. program, the National Honor Society, REACH Club, Lasallian Youth, Guitar Here is Carjamin’s reflection on the Carjamin Tan-Walton ‘03 Mercedes Zapata ‘10 impact that De La Salle has had on Club, Science Club, Art Club and Slam her life: Poetry Club. After graduating from De La Salle Institute in 2003, I enrolled Here is Mercedes’ reflection as to the impact De La Salle has at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and graduated had on her life: in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English for Corporate It has been two years since my class walked across the sanctuary Communications and Management. at Holy Name Cathedral and received our diplomas. As the last I worked two part-time jobs and was enrolled in school full-time. to walk, I witnessed each classmate tear up, cry, laugh, or sigh a Of the two jobs, I developed a passion for college admissions deep breath of relief. advising. At my alma mater, I started as a work-study student, then admissions tele-counselor and finally, senior admissions Since that day, I’ve only encountered a dozen of my classmates, intern. Currently, I am the Director of Admissions at Vatterott but our friendships remain loyal and strong. These women who Career College in Memphis and I have been in a director role for shaped my life every day for four years are now scattered, each the past three years. working hard to thrive in society. I am enrolled at Webster University earning my Masters of We all are living quite different lives, but we are threaded together Business Administration. Ultimately, I would like to work at a by the memories of De La Salle. We are hungry for success; small, private, college, university or high school encouraging hungry to show that we will never give up until we surpass our and mentoring students to further their education and pursue their career goals. goals. De La Salle Institute instilled values of perseverance, hard work, De La Salle gave me four memorable years where I was equipped and keeping Jesus No. 1 in my life. The instructors at both De with the tools of superb writing, confident public speaking, La Salle and Christian Brothers University kept motivating me to creativity, and the freedom to express myself. Additionally, I believe that I can achieve anything. was given the opportunity to make life-changing friendships and Not only were they focused on my external growth, but they meet incredible mentors. were also focused on the development of my spirituality. There is Each day, I was pushed to my limit within the classroom, theatre, no tangible value to the enrichment that this Lasallian education student organizations, and in student government in order for me has offered me and the relationships I built with the faculty and to develop as a well-rounded individual. De La Salle is the home staff who were mentors in my life. of emerging leaders who are instilled with Lasallian values and the determination to succeed.

10th Anniversary 3 Shawn Sanford graduated from De La Erin White graduated from De La Salle in 2004, having attended Joplin Salle in 2007, having attended Kinzie Elementary School in Chicago. While Elementary School in Chicago. While a a student at De La Salle, Shawn was student at De La Salle, she was involved a member of the City of De La Salle in volleyball, softball, the National (student government), the Victory Honor Society, peer ministry, Lasallian (student newspaper), honor roll, Youth, Science Club and also made the National Honor Society, Peer Mediation honor roll. and tutoring program. Here is Erin’s reflection on the impact Here is Shawn’s reflection as to the Shawn Sanford ‘04 De La Salle has had on her life: Erin White ‘07 impact that De La Salle has had on her When asked to reflect back on my life: years at De La Salle, so many thoughts and emotions come to It was my senior year in the fall of 2003. I was one of two females the surface. The school’s atmosphere was one that provided its in Kamaal Khazen’s AP Calculus class and I was struggling. students with a sense of home. The teachers and staff knew you For the first time in my life, I received a failing grade in math, my by name even if you weren’t in their classes. They watched out favorite subject. I am not used to failure and the only way I knew for you academically and socially, whether you wanted them to how to deal with this was to drop the class. I was too focused or not. ‘D’ was a place to make lifelong friendships and actually on college applications, college visits, and the National Honor enjoy your high school years. Society to worry about a class that I did not need for college. I personally can attribute a huge role in my positive high school I brought Mr. Khazen my drop form to his office. He tore it up experience to the guidance of Mrs. Diane Brown as she was the in my face, told me to leave his office, and informed me that we woman behind it all. She was there if you needed help. She was will be using part of my lunchtime to go over specific questions there to tell you to straighten up. She was even there to show off that I will have prepared in advance. her school spirit. I was not used to being spoken to in this fashion. Typical of Mrs. Brown was fun but also serious. She not only pushed us my character, I went to respond to his remarks and he began to graduate, but pushed us to be good people who ended up making phone calls. That was the beginning of a wonderful and choosing a career that we would enjoy doing every single day. very challenging academic year. Mr. Khazen became one of my Athletics were a big part of my high school career, but academics biggest supporters. always came first. In fact, as an athlete, it was mandatory to Later, as a freshman at the University of Notre Dame, I was able attend study tables to ensure you obtained the specific grade- to skip the Calculus I class due to a high placement test score and point average to even be eligible for participation. It was because immediately began Calculus II. of these strict academic standards that De La Salle provided and all of my coaches’ demands that led me to be a four-year varsity The impact that the De La Salle family has had on my life cannot starter and a four-year member of the All-Academic team in two simply be expressed through words. I am so thankful to be a different sports and also led to my achievement of being named part of such an amazing legacy of academic success. I am the Brother I. Austin Award recipient. confident that I would not be where I am today if I had not attended De La Salle. I believe De La Salle has majorly contributed to where I am today. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May of 2011 and I take all that De La Salle has taught me to work each day as a I am currently in my last year of a Master’s Degree program Program Manager for the American Bar Association and now to at Indiana University in Bloomington studying Recreational my graduate business classes at University. Therapy. I am also still playing collegiate club volleyball and happy to say that some of my most valued friendships I have in my life started at De La Salle.

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Briana Steffenhagen graduated from Marissa DeHoyos graduated from De La De La Salle in 2008, having attended Salle in 2008 and was the valedictorian St. Gabriel Grade School in Chicago. of her class. Marissa attended Kinzie While a student at De La Salle, Briana Elementary School. As a student at De participated in volleyball, peer ministry, La Salle, Marissa, who is in her first City of De La Salle (student government), Lasallian Youth, Images literary magazine year of teaching mathematics at the and was on the honor roll. Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, participated in volleyball, the National Here is Briana’s reflection on the impact Honor Society, Spanish Club, REACH that De La Salle has had on her life: Briana Steffenhagen ‘08 Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 Club, peer ministry, Lasallian Youth Four years ago, I graduated from De La and Images literary magazine while also Salle. While I said high school was the best time of my life, I never realized how true those words would be for me today. being on the honor roll. I had an enriching high school experience and the lifelong Here is Marissa’s reflection on the impact that De La Salle has relationships and opportunities I had as a student prepared me had on her life: for my future endeavors. Being a student at De La Salle has taught me so many life lessons I received a strong, Catholic education, but the lessons I learned that I will always carry with me. I’ve learned the importance of did not come from a textbook. While I could answer a calculus going above and beyond the expectations you set for yourself, problem or write a paper on The Great Gatsby, those lessons are incomparable to the life lessons I have taken with me. never giving up no matter how hard something is, and always lending a hand to those around you. De La Salle’s halls are filled with intelligent, inspiring, and invaluable teachers who prepare students to be leaders and to De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Class of 2008 is a group of outstanding serve others. Lessons in areas such as self-confidence, respect, and women who I hold near and dear to my heart. It is through the perseverance have helped me grow as a student and an individual. memories I made with that class and with our teachers that led At ‘D’, I was not a number, but a person. Being involved in me to choose teaching as a profession. multiple extracurricular activities helped me truly embrace the De La Salle community. Students, teachers, and coaches knew As I was nearing the of my college career, I was unsure of me as Briana and whether I was in the classroom or on the where the next chapter of my life would take me. I was offered volleyball court, I felt that I had a purpose. Because of this close- an opportunity that I could not refuse – to return to ‘D’, but this knit environment, I chose a university with similar qualities and time as a teacher. values. I am blessed to be able to work with an amazing faculty that is I’d like to thank my teachers, coaches, and the members of the supportive, knowledgeable, and caring. Also, I am delighted to be De La Salle community who have impacted my life and not only able to give back to a new group of students what I experienced made my high school experience one I will treasure, but shaped the woman I have become. at ‘D’. There is no place like ‘D’; the people, the spirit, the values. It was my home away from home, and today I am proud to be a Meteor alumna. In December 2011, I graduated from Concordia University Chicago, and currently I am a graduate student at Rush University pursuing my Master’s Degree in nursing. I attribute my desire to serve and help others to the love, support, and values of my family and the lessons instilled in me as a Meteor.

10th Anniversary 5 Elizabeth Galka graduated from De La Irene Martinez graduated from De Salle in 2010, having attended Pope La Salle in 2009, having attended St. John Paul II/Five Holy Martyrs Grade Barbara Grade School in Chicago. School. While a student at De La Salle, While a student at De La Salle, Irene Elizabeth participated in the City of De participated in soccer, cross country, City La Salle (student government), National of De La Salle (student government), the Honor Society, peer ministry, REACH National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Club, Theatre 100, Writing Center, peer Lasallian Youth, peer mediation and mediation, Spanish Club, Science Club, peer ministry. Irene Martinez ‘09 Big Sister/Little Sister and also was on Elizabeth Galka ‘10 Here is Irene’s reflection on the impact the honor roll. that De La Salle has had on her life: Here is Elizabeth’s reflection on the impact De La Salle has had Every time I step onto the De La Salle campus, I feel like I on her life: can breathe a little better. If there are memories I never want to Before I began my first year at the University of Chicago, I was forget, they are my De La Salle ones. intimidated by the stories of the demanding workload I was I remember wanting to go to ‘D’ simply because both of my about to encounter. I wanted to participate in different activities brothers had gone to that school. The girls campus was only as well as still maintain a good academic standing, but it seemed about three years new at that time. Now, they are celebrating like I would not be able to balance it all. their 10th anniversary, and I am a senior at DePaul University After long days of different extracurricular activities while still looking forward to my graduation. maintaining a high grade-point average, one of the greatest It is amazing how time flies by, but I still remember everything things I learned at De La Salle was time management. As a about De La Salle like it was simply a couple days ago that I was third- year student, I have very little trouble adjusting to a higher a Meteor. I will never forget the teachers who helped me grow, workload, beginning a new job, participating in various on- like Ms. Geers, Ms. Cortez, Mr. Costello-Stebelton, and Mrs. campus activities, as well as still volunteering in my community. Contreras to name a few. The most important thing that a De La Salle education taught me The environment created by the teachers, as well as the student was to always keep my faith in God. Through different retreats, body, was my favorite part of school. Every year at De La Salle, reflections, and prayer at DLS, I have learned to not only keep I grew more confident and worked harder because there was faith in God and His will, but also to keep an open heart and always someone with encouraging words every step of the way. mind to others whose faith is different than mine. Some of the people I hold dearest to my heart are my coaches No matter how tough the day, I will remember to have faith in from ‘D’: Coach Crosby, Coach Dufficy and Coach Nunez. God, faith in myself, and faith that everything will work out in They taught me to be the best team player there is and from that, the end. applied a life lesson of being able to listen to people, understand them, and help them in any way I can – basically, the main goal for my future career in hospitality. I will always be thankful for the people who make De La Salle and I will always be proud to be a Meteor.

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Jenna Bruno graduated from De La Natalie Williams graduated from De Salle in 2006, having attended St. La Salle in 2011, having attended Daniel the Prophet Grade School in Holy Angels Grade School in Chicago. Chicago. As a student at De La Salle, While a student at De La Salle, Natalie Jenna participated in volleyball, soccer, participated in basketball, softball and Theatre 100, Thespian Troupe 5213, the Victory (student newspaper). She also Science Club, the National Honor was on the honor roll. Society and was president of the senior Here is Natalie’s reflection as to the class at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Jenna Bruno ‘06 impact that De La Salle has had on Natalie Williams ‘11 Young Women. her life: Here is Jenna’s reflection on the impact that De La Salle has had Attending De La Salle Institute truly prepared me for college. De on her life: La Salle challenged me in the classroom every day, and because As a De La Salle graduate, I have plenty to be thankful for: of that experience, I have really great time management skills. everlasting friendships, ongoing memories, educational I am no longer hindered by a heavy workload because I have been challenges fostering personal achievement, and above all, prepared for it. De La Salle introduced me to the importance of inspirational guidance. Lasallian values and service to the community. I entered Lourdes After De La Salle, I enrolled at Lewis University where Hall a teenage girl eager to learn, and left an educated young I graduated with degrees in both Special Education and woman ready to take on life’s challenges. Elementary Education, including endorsements in Mathematics I am happy to report that I have continued my Lasallian education and Language Arts. at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMU), a Lasallian Currently, I am teaching kindergarten, first and second graders university. I am a sophomore majoring in Sport Management. requiring special educational services at Healy Elementary My goal is becoming the general manager of a professional School in Chicago. Though I have encountered many sports franchise. inspirational teachers throughout my educational career, I have Currently, I serve as the lead manager of the SMU women’s to admit that De La Salle Institute has provided me with some of basketball program. This position has given me plenty of the best examples. opportunities. During my first year at SMU, I traveled abroad My instructors taught me how to not only effectively emphasize to Italy, networked among my colleagues, performed academics, but also how to stress the importance of being a community service, enhanced my academic skills, and well-rounded, active student, and above all, a good citizen with strengthened my core values. exceptional morality. Choosing De La Salle for high school was definitely a great I am forever grateful to my role models at De La Salle Institute, decision and has had a tremendous effect on the beginning of my one of whom I still contact as a mentor today, Mr. Kamaal college career. Khazen, my former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher. At De La Salle, I truly believe that I was taught to love learning, and as a result, I now teach my students to do the same.

10th Anniversary 7 1. 1. The concrete foundation for the Lourdes Hall Campus addition is being installed in this September 2005 photo 2. The addition to the Lourdes Hall Campus after completion

3. Jennifer Rhodes ‘06 is all smiles as she proves she can spin a basketball on her index finger

4. Ahysia Faines ‘09 accepts her diploma from Lourdes Hall Cam- pus principal Diane Brown during the 2009 graduation ceremony

5. Megan Wood ‘13 types up notes for her science class on her Tablet PC

6. Dana Dalrymple ’07 cuts the ribbon during the opening of the 2. commons at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women in September 2006

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7. Bridget Boulanger ‘10, Lauren Madia ‘10, Kristiana Blake ‘10 and Ivette Manzo ‘10 gather to read the newest issue of D Magazine in February 2010 7. 8. Maria Lagunas ‘11, Bridget Bingham ‘13 and Elizabeth Galka ‘10 participate in a Theatre 100 production in November 2009

9. Jenna Kordelewski ‘09 dissects a frog during her biology class in this November 2007 photo

10. Ali Bailey ‘15 carries the cross before Mass in the Signum Fidei Chapel

11. Jackie Sernek ’10 epitomizes concentration as she throws strikes in an IHSA state playoff game

12. Mercedes Zapata ‘10 proudly stands with her artwork en- titled “The First Mooooon Landing…Say Cheese” during the Lucerne Art of Dairy Contest held in March 2008

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10th Anniversary Scrapbook 9 11. Celebrating a Decade of Excellence at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of educating young women One of the most exciting events thus far is our monthly Principal at De La Salle, many creative celebrations have taken place and for a Day. Throughout the school year, De La Salle is inviting continue to be planned throughout the year. successful, professional alumnae and friends to join us as the principal for a day. We kicked off September by welcoming Janet We kicked off the school year with a special Back to School Galvin ‘L81. Janet is retired from the Chicago Transit Authority, Mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help in Bridgeport. Br. Michael Manager of Reporting and Compliance - Office of Inspector Quirk, FSC and Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP, Superintendent of General, and is the mother of Julie ‘12. Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago joined us for the ringing of the school bell. Lourdes Hall Asst. Director of Admis- sions Margaret Grabowski ’06, Car- men Lomellin ‘L68, Eileen Higgins ‘L68, Lourdes Hall faculty members Norma Ramos and Tracy Brewer. s

Higgins and Lomellin speak with a group of Lourdes Hall Campus students after addressing them in the media center. s

s Former De La Salle president Br. Michael Quirk, FSC rings the school bell as Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP looks on. In October, the Lourdes Hall Campus was fortunate to meet Eileen Alumnae volleyball players were invited for a special evening to Higgins ‘L68, Vice President of Housing Services at Catholic be honored on the court and play in an exhibition exercise between Charities, and Carmen Lomellin ‘L68, U.S. Ambassador to the matches. Best of all, they were treated to witnessing the varsity Organization of American States. Each of these women generously volleyball team defeat its rivals, the St. Ignatius Wolfpack, for the shared their time and stories of education and professional success first time in school history! with our young women.

We look forward to meeting Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter and Dolores Pavletic, a pilot for FedEx, over the next several weeks. If you would like to be the Principal for a Day, please contact Margaret Grabowski ‘06 at 773-650-6800 or [email protected]. s The students at the Lourdes Hall Campus were Marissa De Hoyos ’08, Briana Steffenhagen ’08, Lauren Madia ’10, Taylor s treated to Drechney ’10, Margaret Grabowski ’06, Madeline Grabowski ’09, Alexandra birthday cake. Domain ’06, Samantha Morrissey ’08, Erin Boulanger ’08, Sarah Haynes ’07, Jennifer Townsend ’06, Jillian Vilimas ’09, and Jacquellyn Rodriguez ’12. The young women had a 10th birthday party in October, complete with birthday cake and the Meteor band playing “Happy Birthday.” This day marked the opening of the Lourdes Hall Campus in 2002.

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Jian Deng ‘13 and Meteors Take Flight s Eric Enriquez ’13 Next Generation of Aviation learn how to prop- erly fly an aircraft in Walk by Room 115 in the Lewis University wing at the Institute one of the Redbird Campus for Young Men and it doesn’t look much different from flight simulators. the classrooms next door or down the hall. However, the first thing – or more specifically, three things – that an observer notices when stepping into the classroom is the trio “I started teaching of Redbird LD flight simulators that are ready to provide students in a classroom an amazingly accurate and lifelike experience as to what it is like setting last year to pilot their very own aircraft. when I taught Thanks to the generosity and cooperation of Lewis’ administration, Private Pilot Ground School De La Salle was able to add the Private Pilot Ground School I and for Lewis University,” Antoniolli said. “I am currently II classes to the curriculum for the 2012-13 school year as part of teaching students to fly at Lewis as a flight instructor and I am the Applied Science Division course offerings. also an adjunct professor for Lewis teaching Private Pilot Ground School. In addition, an Aviation Club also was started with meetings held every other Wednesday. “I hope to pass along my passion for aviation to my students. I always wish I had been introduced to aviation at a younger age and I “It is our responsibility to provide the best opportunities for think this class is a great way to introduce young people to aviation.” learning that we can to our students,” De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “The administration at Lewis was One of the six De La Salle students enrolled in the class is gracious enough to partner with us and as a result, we were able Timothy Quigley ’13. Quigley maintains a 3.647 grade-point to fulfill the request made by our parents and students to add an average and is ranked No. 39 in the 155-member Class of 2013 at aviation class to our curriculum.” the Institute Campus. As for the Private Pilot Ground School I class, there are five “When I first heard that De La Salle would be offering a students from the Institute Campus and one student from the Private Pilot Ground course, I was really excited and wanted to Lourdes Hall Campus enrolled. The class is being taught by take the course,” Quigley said. “As an FAA (Federal Aviation Lewis University’s Richard Antoniolli. Administration) certified private pilot, I have already shown proficiency on all the required knowledge material. “I appreciate everything Lewis University has done to help “Some might ask why learn it all provide this exclusive program for De La Salle students,” assistant Students Timothy Quigley ’13 again? I found three reasons as to principal Nick Colletti said. “The aviation industry offers a wide and Khalfani King ’13 practice why I chose to take this course. The variety of future employment opportunities, and it will be great to takeoffs and landings. Quigley is first reason is that already going see our students ready and well-trained to fill them. a licensed pilot. into the class with knowledge “We look forward to partnering with other colleges and in the field would help me do universities on future programs in other fields.” really well in the classroom. While in the aviation class, which meets weekly for three hours on The second reason is that the Tuesday afternoons after school, the students are able to determine class would be taught by a if being a pilot is a career path they would like to pursue in Lewis University faculty college and beyond. Helping them make this determination is the member, Mr. Rich Antoniolli, combination of spending ample time in the flight simulators as well and I really wanted to take as receiving high-quality intensive instruction from Antoniolli. advantage of the opportunity because Lewis University Antoniolli brings an impressive resume to the classroom. He is a college I am seriously is a commercial pilot with single and considering for my future education. multiengine ratings who began flying in 2007 and has been a Certified Flight “The last reason is that the course would solidify the basics and strengthen the Instructor since 2010. knowledge I already have coming in from the field. This review could possibly save my life someday while out on the runway or in the air. The control panel of the Redbird flight s I also think this course is a great opportunity simulator provides students an authentic for ‘D’ students who are interested in the field representation of the inside of an aircraft. of aviation.”

Academics 11 The 2012-2013 school year also kicks off the 2013-2014 student recruitment season. For the past three years, the theme at De La Salle has been “Beyond the Blackboard” in light of the Institute’s advancements in student learning with the use of technology and the Tablet PC Program for students and faculty.

This year, we are introducing the recruitment theme of Next Generation Education, continuing to highlight the value and existence of technology in the classroom, the workplace, and the world for this era of students. Although many of us reading this article are most likely Baby Boomers, part of Generation X, or even Millennials, today’s student is known as Generation Next.

“A new generation has come of age, shaped by an unprecedented revolution in technology and dramatic events both at home and abroad. They are Generation Next, the cohort of young adults who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the Internet and are now taking their place in a world where the only constant is rapid change.”

(A Portrait of “Generation Next”: How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics, January 9, 2007, Pew Research Center)

Focusing on the Next Generation, De La Salle’s curriculum pays special attention to technological literacy so students are able to confidently impact their communities and be contributing citizens in today’s world. The faculty and administration provide an enriching college preparatory experience enhanced with innovative, state-of-the-art technology that combines with the Lasallian values of faith, service and community to develop the whole person.

You will continue to be surprised by the challenging, unique and nurturing learning environment that is found in De La Salle’s single-gender, two-campus model that blends together as one cohesive body for activities, pep rallies, sporting events and Mass throughout the year.

Since 1889, De La Salle has provided educational excellence to the Chicago community. It’s a dynamic way of learning and preparing for the future. Become part of the De La Salle family and experience…

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12 Academics Academics 13 De La Salle partners with St. Mary’s College Meteors conduct research in Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Seniors Jessica DeStefano ‘13 and “Unfortunately, this summer’s research Anna Nowaczyk ‘13 and Mrs. Colleen seems to indicate that the health of the reef Sanchez, teacher in the Applied is declining,” Sanchez said. “However, the Sciences Division at the Lourdes lionfish population does not appear to be Hall Campus, traveled to Nicaragua’s increasing.” Little Corn Island with students from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, The goal of the second ongoing project is IN as part of a partnership to conduct to improve the condition of the drinking scientific research on coral reefs and water for the Little Corn residents. In-home improving the quality of the drinking Anna Nowaczyk ’13 (second from left) and water-filtration systems were installed last Jessica DeStefano ’13 (far right) celebrate water on the island. summer. This summer, the researchers with their research partners after their final tested the effectiveness of the filters and presentation. The partnership with St. Mary’s started tried to determine the source of the bacteria with De La Salle board member, Mary in the water supply. Burke, an alumnus of St. Mary’s. Burke introduced De La Salle to Dr. Their new project that started this summer Nancy P. Nekvasil, a faculty member at assessed soil composition with the hopes of St. Mary’s College. growing more vegetables on the island.

Choosing the two Lourdes Hall students DeStefano, Nowaczyk and Sanchez did to go on the Nicaragua trip was very get to have a little fun while in Nicaragua, difficult. too. They enjoyed snorkeling, going to the beach (they even cleaned the beach one “All of the students who applied day!), and horseback riding. were fantastic candidates,” Sanchez said. “Students had to write an essay The living conditions were “very rustic” about why they would be the best and very different than what the trio is used candidates for the program and then to in the United States. they participated in an interview with “It was a great experience for all of us- it me, (De La Salle science teacher) really reminded us of how ‘comfy’ our lives Mrs. (Darcy) Flaherty, and (Lourdes are at home,” Sanchez said. “We stayed in Hall Campus principal) Mrs. (Diane) Jessica DeStefano ’13 (left) and Anna Nowac- wooden casitas that were just steps from Brown.” zyk ’13 (right) flank their lab partner from Trin- ity High School as they conduct experiments the beach- they were very bare bones with Finally, DeStefano and Nowaczyk were during their visit to Corn Island. an outside shower (cold!) and just screens selected to be the research assistants for for windows. There were mosquito nets the condition of drinking water project in around the beds to protect us while we were Little Corn with Sanchez. sleeping- we definitely saw some critters!”

“The two main goals of this ongoing No matter how many critters they saw or how project are to assess the health of the cold the outside showers were, Sanchez and coral reef and to determine if an invasive her students truly had a remarkable, once- species, the lionfish, is having an effect in-a-lifetime experience, thanks to De La on the reef ecosystem,” Sanchez said. Salle’s partnership with St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN. Little Corn has the healthiest Anna Nowaczyk ’13 participates in horseback reefs on the planet, partly due to the riding during her downtime. remoteness of the island.

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Christopher Razo ‘13 Completes Service Trip to Argentina Thanks to the generosity of the Farther Foundation, an Oak Park, forward to in life and that hope is never absent in someone’s life – Illinois-based entity that provides academic and social support regardless of their life status and position. I have been motivated to students from low-income families in Chicago, De La Salle – by what I experienced, thinking about the things I am capable of Institute Campus for Young Men student Christopher Razo ’13 doing for others and if I was to put myself in a position to make a was able to visit Argentina as part of the Putney Student Travel difference, how I really could. Community Service trip this summer. “I will forever remember the boy named Jose who told me While in South America, Razo, who maintains a 3.654 grade- “Cristobal, por favor ven a visitarnos quando te haces el presidente point average and is ranked No. 38 in the 155-member Class of de los Estados Unidos... Nosotros somos tus amigos y queremos 2013 at the Institute Campus for Young Men, completed 60 hours que regreses, no nos olvides”. That translates to “Chris, please of community service during a four-week journey to a remote come back and visit us when you are the President of the United northern Argentinian village named Valle States... we are your friends and we want Grande, Jujuy. you to return.” In addition to community service, Razo and “Being a De La Salle student has taught his colleagues also participated in rafting, me how to serve others. Being a Meteor zip-lining while hundreds of feet in the air, doesn’t only mean you have to succeed completing a four-day hike that included an academically, but also in your community, eight-hour journey, featuring a walk up a as human beings, and as Catholics. The mountain to the highest point in Argentina entire world is my community. De La and spending two weeks building a volleyball Salle has taught me to make the best of court for the children of the village. every opportunity and shine like a Meteor “The moments were simple, but amazing,” while completing your task, whether it be on the gridiron, classroom, or while Razo said. “I feel as if my experience has Christopher Razo ‘13 builds a volleyball court taught me that there are a lot of things to look in Argentina. completing service.”

Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 Afforded Unique Learning Opportunity in China

During the summer of 2012, De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus “I loved my summer experience working with the pandas and for Young Women student Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 was provided a learning more about these amazing animals,” Wu said. “Pandas rare and interesting learning opportunity. are my favorite animals. They are really cute. Wu, who ranks No. 13 in the 107-member Class of 2014 at the “Only China has pandas and pandas are one of the symbols for Lourdes Hall Campus and possesses a 4.250 grade-point average, my country. Their appearance is special because they look like a traveled to Chengdu, a city located in southern China. white bear wearing a pair of sunglasses and a black jacket. There, she volunteered with the Rustic Pathway organization in “Pandas are endangered in the world and we need more people caring for and working with pandas for four days. to protect them. Because of global warming, there is less bamboo Each morning, Wu and her fellow in the world. Wild pandas live in volunteers journeyed to the China the forest in China and because Conservational and Research Center for of the technology and growing the Giant Panda to take care of the pandas cities, forest areas are decreasing. and do such tasks as clearing away old Pandas and other wild animals bamboo leaves and feeding the pandas are losing their homes and food. three times during the course of the We need to protect the earth afternoon. because the earth is the only home for us and these animals.” In addition to bamboo, the pandas also were fed a cake created for them consisting of bread and carrots. Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 helped care for pandas in China this Academics 15 past summer. A French Connection: Meteors Tour France Shannon Porfilio’s Travel Journal June 6, 2012-June 16, 2012 Shannon Porfilio is in her third year as a member of the faculty at De La Finally, we were off to Paris, but before arriving, we made a quick stop in Salle. Instructing at both the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women and Chartes to view the beautiful cathedral. Paris was a whirlwind getting up the Institute Campus for Young Men, Porfilio teaches French, Honors early and staying out late until midnight both nights. Once in Paris, we French and Advanced Placement French. She also moderates the French toured the Louvre and then went to Sacre Coeur Cathedral in Montmartre. Club and French Honor Society. We saw where several artists began their careers and ate at a famous — and one of the oldest — bistrots in Montmartre. Here is Porfilio’s first-person account of the De La Salle French Club’s two- week visit to France this past summer: The next day, our last day, we began with a bus tour of Paris, followed by an excursion to the outside of Paris to view the Palace of Versailles. Once We started in the French Riviera, visiting Nice, Cannes, Eze and Monaco. back in Paris, we went to Notre Dame and then we did a Paris by night boat We then traveled to Provence, where we went on a boat ride in Cassis ride on the river Seine. Although it wasn’t very dark out (it doesn’t get dark to view the beautiful Calanques and then on to Arles to view an ancient until 10:30), it was still a highlight of the trip. Roman arena and theatre. Our culminating event was going to the The next day, we visited the Pope’s palace in Avignon before heading Montparnasse tower where we had a view of to Lyon. On our long bus ride to the Loire Paris and at exactly 10:00 pm, we saw the Eiffel Valley, we were fortunate to stop in a small Tower sparkle. medieval town of Riom and view the Chateau of Loches, where the students went on a Before heading back to the hotel, we took treasure hunt with their groups. another bus tour and stopped for photos around the main monuments. The next day, we were The following day, we visited 3 chateaux: back at the airport sad and disappointed that it Chenonceaux, Amboise and Saumur. We was already over, yet at the same time longing to also ate dinner in a troglodyte cave and then be back home in our own beds and with family learned about and tasted wine. and friends. French teacher Shannon Jessica Arriaga ’12 and Catherine Porfilio and members of Jewers ’12 enjoy some delicious the French Club pose for a French cuisine. photo in front of the Arc de Triomphe during their visit to Paris.

De La Salle Welcomes New Faculty Members

De La Salle proudly announces six additions to the faculty for the 2012-13 school year. At the Institute Campus for Young Men, Tim Colletti ‘03 is teaching Algebra, while Mark Higgins is teaching Theology and History. In addition, Higgins is also De La Salle’s new varsity head coach. Ja-Chi Wang is teaching Mandarin I, Honors Mandarin and Algebra II/Trigonometry while working at both the Institute Campus and the Lourdes Hall Campus. Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 is teaching Algebra and Geometry at the Lourdes Hall Campus while also serving as an assistant girls volleyball coach. Sara Burdeaux is teaching United States History and Religion, while Baiyu Hu is teaching Introduction to Psychology and World History. Congratulations to all of the new teachers and welcome – or in some cases, welcome back – to De La Salle! Front: Baiyu Hu, Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 Back Row: Mark Higgins, Tim Colletti ‘03, Ja-Chi Wang

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Lasallian Youth serves the people of Appalachia Meteors Visit Nazareth Farm

Emily Vogel, the Campus Minister at the Institute Campus, and Mr. Dan Dowling, teacher in the Applied Sciences Division at the Institute Campus, brought six students to Nazareth Farm in rural West Virginia to perform service and learn about the culture of the people in Appalachia. “We wanted to give our students an experience that they could not have in Chicago,” Vogel said. “Learning about rural poverty is eye-opening for our students, as well as having the chance to appreciate the Appalachian culture which is often portrayed negatively in mainstream media.” The service work that was performed by Vogel, Dowling and the students involved home repair. “Each day, students rotated to one of four projects,” Dowling said. “Two projects involved roofing work, another fixing a bedroom by adding new drywall. The fourth crew stayed at the farm to prepare meals for the day and do other chores at the farm.” Vogel added, “For many of the students, this is the first time they’ve done any kind of home repair or maintenance---from vacuuming to nailing shingles. They learned how hard it is to maintain a home and how a home- cooked meal is really a labor of love.” Both Vogel and Dowling said that a major theme at Nazareth Farm is living simply. Each person at Nazareth Farm ate a meatless diet, with little to no snack food available to munch on. The food was locally grown and organic. Reducing our carbon footprint is integral at Nazareth Farm. Everyone learns about composting and recycling, and when it was time to take a shower, there were only outside bucket showers that use less water. When the day’s chores were done, free time was spent in prayer, sitting and talking and enjoying the fellowship of all the other volunteers from Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Downers Grove. “With a focus on the four pillars of faith, service, community and simplicity, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, young people Members of Lasallian Youth served the get a deeper understanding of what it means to live in harmony with others, residents of Nazareth Farm with campus minister while also honoring God’s creation,” Vogel said. Emily Vogel (second from left) and faculty member Dan Dowling (back row, far right).

Faith, Service, and Communiity 17 Read All About It! Subscribe to the Tolton Adult Education Center

Want to know more about all the great works done by the students and faculty of De La Salle’s Tolton Adult Education Center? Go to the website (www.toltoncenter.com) and sign up on the homepage to become a subscriber. It’s as simple as providing your email address. After that, all the fresh and relevant Tolton content will be delivered to your inbox on a consistent basis. Playing an integral role in the implementation of the subscription process is Tolton educator Emily Alberghini Arvizu. “(Becoming a Tolton subscriber online) is an option that has been available on the blog for awhile,” Arvizu said. “But I hadn’t really highlighted it until it dawned on me that maybe not everyone knows what it is or how to sign up or what they’re signing up for. “It is basically an extension of the Tolton Center blog. Each week, I try to get at least one or two stories on the blog that either highlights a student, a volunteer, a recent happening or a reflection on our work with Tolton Center. “Every now and then I write a story, but the strong majority is submissions from other staff members. I strongly believe in the work of the Tolton Center and I also strongly believe in getting our stories out there, so that people might hear how hard our staff works, how committed our students are and how truly dedicated our volunteers are. “That said, the e-mail subscription option is one way for people to stay connected and up-to-date with Tolton Center. By signing up for e-mails, they will receive the weekly stories and announcements from the blog straight in their e-mail inbox, rather than having to remember to visit www.ToltonCenter.com. “This enables us to regularly reach the people who support us and are committed to our mission. In the coming months, I hope to share stories as well as announcements of ways in which others might become involved with Tolton or support us as we continue to provide alternative educational opportunities within a caring environment.”

Concert to celebrate tolton

Tolton Center invites you to save the date of November 18, 2012 for our fall fundraiser “One Heart, Many Voices,” a night of music featuring Rodrick Dixon (http://www.tenorroddixon.com/), Gavin Coyle (http:// www.gavincoyle.com/), and Alexis Ochoa ‘14, a student from De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. The night of music will be held at Holy Family Church beginning at 6 pm. Holy Family Church is located at 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago. For ticket information, please email the Tolton Center at toltoncenter@ gmail.com or visit the website www.toltoncenter.com.

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Active Parents Association Strengthens De La Salle

The Parents Association welcomed some old and new faces to the [email protected]. For more board this school year. Carmen Outlaw, previously the treasurer, information about upcoming events and is the current president, with Cassandra Abram as vice president, meetings, check us out on the web at Lulu Gutierrez as treasurer and Vernessa Barnes as secretary. http://www.dls.org/parents/events.jsp. “The Parents Association is a way that I can give back while De La Salle would like to congratulate and thank those parents participating in my daughter’s high school experience by supporting comprising the leadership group of the Parents Association for the the teachers, clubs and activities at De La Salle,” Outlaw said. “In 2012-13 school year. addition, one leaves with a feeling of accomplishment, because The board consists of Carmen Outlaw (President); Cassandra not only are we helping our children, we are fostering an attitude Abram (Vice President); Lulu Gutierrez (Treasurer) and Vernessa of volunteering by supporting the Parents Association’s mission of Barnes (Secretary). The chairpersons are Veronica Suide community, education, recruitment and fundraising that impacts (Volunteer Chair) and Loretta Carter (Communications Chair). each child. The class representatives are Elvira & James Wendlandt (Freshman “I have established great camaraderie within the community. It’s – Institute Campus), Amy Mogelberg (Freshman – Lourdes Hall been a pleasure working with so many wonderfully talented Campus), Z. Scott (Sophomore – Lourdes Hall Campus), Chris parents. Come join us!” Martinez (Junior – Institute Campus), Angela & Charles Holiday The Parents Association would like to thank Monica Shimkus, Jill (Senior – Institute Campus) and Linda Rhodes (Senior – Lourdes Luzin and Kathy Gueno for their leadership and dedication to De Hall Campus). La Salle over the years. Though the administration has changed, the level of enthusiasm remains the same. The parents are excited and ready for a fun-filled year including many special events like the Holiday Festival on December 8. If you would like to join the Parents Association and get more involved in your son or daughter’s education, please email

s Joseph Wendlandt, Elvira Wendlandt, Lulu Gutierrez, Vernessa Barnes, Loretta Carter, Veronica Suide, Cassandra Abram, Carmen Outlaw

Transportation Program Is Vehicle to Meteors’ Success In its continuing effort to make a De La Salle education accessible to Between 260-280 Meteors use De La Salle’s bus program as their all families, De La Salle is in its fifth year of offering bus service to means of transportation to and from the Institute and Lourdes Hall families residing on Chicago’s North Side. Campuses every day. Among the stops that the De La Salle North Side bus makes are By taking the De La Salle bus, the students are assured of arriving at at Wrigley Field at Addison and Clark, Fullerton and Clark near the Lourdes Hall Campus and the Institute Campus in a secure and DePaul University and Michigan and Monroe in the Loop. In all, timely manner each school day. 15 De La Salle students are picked up by this particular bus. “De La Salle makes it very easy on our families to get their De La Salle offers six bus routes to its students with a coverage area students to and from school,” Director of Admissions Chuck Kuhn ranging from the Illinois-Indiana state line on the east to Harlem said. “We cover a lot of area and it is a great alternate option. Ave. on the west. As far as suburban coverage is concerned, De “Not only do we have a Metra stop at 35th and the Dan Ryan La Salle buses pick up students as far north for our students along the Rock Island line, as Summit and as far south as Dolton with but our pickups and drop-offs at the various stops made along the way in suburbs such as downtown Metra stations also make it easy for Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn along the 95th our suburban students. Street corridor. “Our North Side bus route gets larger every year. In downtown Chicago, De La Salle buses also It bridges the short 20-minute car ride between pick up and drop off students at the Metra De La Salle and the North Side of the city.” stations. The Metra station at 35th and La Salle For more information on the De La Salle bus is also a drop-off and pick-up point. routes, please contact Kuhn at (312) 842-7355 ext. 150 or by email at [email protected]. Parent Place 19 Mandi Kasper De La Salle Welcomes Mandi Kasper to the Advancement Team

In September, De La Salle welcomed Mandi Kasper as the new Special Events Manager. Mandi is a 1997 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and 2002 graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. As a certified meeting professional, Mandi has over nine years of progressive experience in the special event business. Having jumped into her new role just two weeks before the 117th Annual Alumni Banquet, we have already seen firsthand Mandi’s excellent ability to handle an extremely large workload while interfacing extensively with staff, alumni, students, and vendors. Coupled with a flair for creativity and ability to critically evaluate situations, Mandi is an efficient team player who can be depended upon to roll up her sleeves when needed. Mandi looks forward to meeting the alumni and friends of De La Salle as together we create another year of successful special events which support the students and faculty at ‘D’. If you would like to volunteer to help support any of the upcoming special events, please contact Mandi. She can be reached at [email protected] or 312-842-7355 x146. Welcome, Mandi!

Sixth Annual Great Futures Gala April 19, 2013 The Ritz-Carlton Chicago 160 East Pearson Street

For more information, please contact Mandi Kasper, De La Salle’s Special Events Man- ager, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or kasperm@ dls.org.

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Daniel P. Haerther Charitable Trust Wish List Establishes Scholarship for Students As you consider your Annual Fund De La Salle Institute administrators and the Daniel support this year, here are some ways P. Haerther Charitable Trust met over the summer to your gift will impact the students at discuss their plans to establish an annual scholarship De La Salle. One-hundred percent of for twelve young women and men over the next Wish List donations directly support four years. This grant will provide financial our programs. support to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors attending De La Salle beginning in the 2012-2013 A donation at any level is greatly academic year. appreciated because every dollar counts. Please use the enclosed Through the commitment of the Haerther Charitable envelope to grant a wish. Trust, De La Salle is able to further its mission of providing an excellent and innova- tive education to its students. On $38 will help one senior with behalf of the entire educational the cost of one college community, we extend our personal application fee thanks to the Board of the Haerther $45 will pay for lunch for one Charitable Trust for their generosity to the students attending De La Salle student per month in the Institute. Hilton Commons $56 will cover the monthly lease Thank you! payment for one student to use the Tablet PC Providing for De La Salle $60 will benefit one student to participate in the band through an $75 will pay for the e-book fee for one Tablet PC $110 will help one cheerleader Estate Gift buy her uniform By becoming a member of De La Salle Institute’s Legacy Circle several years ago, $150 will purchase one monthly James J. O’Mara ‘32 chose to provide for De La Salle through an estate gift. Metra train-pass for one student to commute to Mr. O’Mara, a dear friend and longtime supporter, designated De La Salle as a De La Salle on the Rock beneficiary of his will. We recently received a very generous gift from his estate Island train and these funds will be designated for De La Salle’s student financial assistance $250 will provide a scholarship program and other important needs of the Institute. We remain deeply grateful to Mr. O’Mara for his thoughtfulness and his life-changing gift for our students. for one student to attend a retreat at La Salle Manor Membership in the Legacy Circle is reserved exclusively for those who make De $300 will cover the registration La Salle Institute a beneficiary of their will or other estate plans, such as life in- fee for one incoming surance, retirement plans, gift annuity, trusts or remainder interests in real estate. freshman Membership is permanent; that is, it continues indefinitely as long as the qualified planned estate gift is in effect. All you need to do to become a member of the Legacy Circle is to inform us of the provision you have made for De La Salle. Engaging young Lasallians… priceless While De La Salle welcomes and encourages outright gifts, “planned gifts” of- fer additional ways to support De La Salle financially and to continue forever your legacy of providing Catholic education to the students at De La Salle. For more information, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development, at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or by email at [email protected]. Development 21 2 012 Fall Sport Updates

Girls Volleyball Football The Meteor girls varsity volleyball team headed into the postseason with The Meteor varsity finished its season an overall record of 22-6. De La Salle was third at the Chicago Christian with an overall record of 4-5, authoring Tournament and first at its own tournament. nonconference wins over Lane Tech, Gordon Outside hitter Carleigh Barringer ’15 was the De La Salle Tournament Tech and St. Ignatius, while beating St. MVP with middle blocker Jessica Hermle ’14 also named to the All- Laurence in League White Tournament Team. competition. The sophomore team was also Mikale Wilbon ‘14 4-5 overall, while the freshman Meteors were 8-1. During the regular season, the Meteors recorded victories over Girls Catholic Athletic Conference foes Loyola Academy, Mount Assisi, By virtue of its win over Fenwick in the final game of the season, De La Salle’s Resurrection, Regina Dominican, Queen of Peace and St. Ignatius. The freshman team won the CCL White championship. Congratulations to all the win over St. Ignatius marked the first time that De La Salle had defeated coaches and players on an outstanding accomplishment and great season! St. Ignatius in girls volleyball. Among the top performers for the Meteor varsity through the first eight games of In postseason competition, the Meteors finished fourth in the GCAC Red the season on offense were running back Mikale Wilbon ‘14, offensive lineman Tournament, defeating Resurrection and Mount Assisi. Jamarco Jones ‘14, wide receiver Bryce Sutherland ‘15 and quarterback Shelby Spence ‘14. In 1½ seasons of varsity competition, Wilbon has accounted for just Girls Tennis under 2,500 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns. Defensively, the Meteors were led by defensive end Jeff VanDyke ‘14, The Meteor girls varsity tennis team enjoyed a successful season with a Anthony Pierce ‘14, Troy Rayhill ‘13 and Trevino Rodriguez ‘14 and defensive fourth-place finish in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference tournament. backs Ryan Flynn ‘13 and Ryan Rickert ‘14. At No. 1 singles, Khalia Powell ’14 took second place, losing in the championship match. At No. 2 singles, Blaze Bonko ‘16 finished third. During the course of the regular season, Powell posted wins at No. 1 Cross Country singles against Morgan Park, Mount Assisi, Mother McAuley, Queen of Thanks to the efforts of seniors Miranda Elizalde ’13 and Christine Sanchez Peace, Loyola Academy, Resurrection, Regina Dominican and Trinity. ’13 – who have participated in cross country for four years and three years, At No. 2 singles, Bonko beat Trinity, Morgan Park, Mount Assisi and respectively – the De La Salle varsity team had a solid season. Regina Dominican, while teammate Ali Bailey ‘15 was victorious Also contributing were Patrick Schiller ‘14, who recorded a personal-best time against Resurrection and Queen of Peace. in the meet, Sharrod Hill ‘16, who placed seventh in In state competition, Powell placed fourth in singles at the IHSA the CCL freshman meet, first-year runner Anna Nowaczyk ‘13, who was 30th in University High Sectional, advancing to the state finals. As a team, the the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference meet, and Brenda Esparza ‘13, a veteran Meteors were sixth in the sectional, finishing with six points. senior runner. In the IHSA tournament, the Meteors’ boys team placed fifth at the Class 2A De Girls Swimming La Salle Regional and advanced to sectional competition. Individually, Schiller was 12th, while Hill was 15th. The Meteors’ girls team advanced to sectional The Meteor girls swimming competition by placing fifth at the regional. Individually, Nowaczyk was De La program continues its growth as Salle’s top regional runner as she placed 11th. 26 young women participated on this season’s team, the first under new head coach Tina Grunauer. One of the highlights this season Golf was a dual victory over Morgan One of the highlights of the golf season Park in a meet held at the Valentine Meteor girls was the performance of Emily Brown Boys & Girls Club. The varsity was victorious by a ‘14. Brown became the first sectional score of 64-31, while the junior varsity prevailed 75-9. swimming qualifier in girls golf in De La Salle team. history. Brown placed second in the Girls Boys Soccer Catholic Athletic Conference meet with a score of 79. At the Illinois High School The Meteor varsity concluded the regular season with an overall record Association’s Class AA St. Ignatius of 8-10-5 overall and 4-1 in the Catholic League. During conference Regional, Brown finished in the top 10 play, the Meteors defeated Bishop McNamara, St. Rita, Gordon Tech with a score of 86. She followed that and St. Francis de Sales. with an 85 and a top-15 placement at Leading De La Salle in scoring in the regular the IHSA Class AA Marian Catholic season was Simon Aldama ’14, who had 14 Sectional. Emily Brown ‘14 goals and three assists. Miguel Lopez ’13 As far as Meteor boys golf was concerned, De La Salle placed 10th in the Chicago (8 goals, 5 assists), David Dominguez ’15 Catholic League Tournament and ninth at the IHSA’s Class 2A St. Ignatius (4 goals, 6 assists) and Raul DeLuna ’14 Regional. During the regular season, the Meteors recorded a victory over CCL (4 goals, 2 assists) also were among the key rival St. Joseph. Raul DeLuna ‘14 contributors for the Meteors. 22 Athletics Athletics

IHSA Academic Honors for 15 Meteor Teams

The 2011-12 school year was very successful for the athletic program track and field that were lauded. at De La Salle and it had nothing to do with home runs or touchdowns “One of the precepts upon which De La or service points. Salle is built is that our student-athletes are Rather, it had everything to do with the Meteors thriving in the classroom truly student-athletes,” De La Salle president as 15 De La Salle teams were recognized by the Illinois High School Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “While athletic Association (IHSA) for academic excellence, earning the IHSA Team success is something that is embraced at Academic Award. In order to receive this prestigious plaudit, each team our school, we feel it is more important that must have a collective grade-point average of 3.0 or better. our young women and young men excel Since the 2009-10 school year, De La Salle has had 29 of its teams academically and prepare themselves well honored by the IHSA. for their great futures. During the fall of the 2011-12 school year, De La Salle’s boys cross “I would like to congratulate all of our country, boys golf, girls cross country, girls swimming, girls tennis and student-athletes, coaches and parents for girls volleyball teams were honored. In the winter, it was boys basketball, achieving these outstanding honors from boys wrestling, chess, girls basketball and girls bowling being feted. In the Illinois High School Association.” the spring, it was boys volleyball, girls soccer, girls softball and girls Great job, Meteors! Mark Higgins to Guide Diamond Nine

When De La Salle’s baseball team takes the field next spring, the “I’m honored to coach in the Catholic Meteors will be under new leadership as Mark Higgins has been League,” Higgins said. “This is a conference named the varsity head baseball coach. I played in and we have the opportunity to Higgins is a 2007 graduate of Dominican University where he play in one of the best conferences in the was a four-year starter for the Stars’ baseball program and a three- state year in and year out. year captain. Higgins was a member of the All-Northern Athletic “I’m looking forward to the challenge. We Conference Team in 2005 and an honorable mention selection in have a great tradition here at De La Salle and there are a lot of 2006 as a . He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees good things to look forward to. This will be my first varsity head from Dominican. coaching job and I’m very excited. As far as coaching is concerned, Higgins has been a varsity baseball “All the hard work and years of being an assistant coach have finally assistant at Plano High School, Benedictine University and St. paid off. Knowing that is an uplifting feeling.” Laurence High School. He also was an assistant coach on the Welcome, Mark! sophomore level at Brother Rice High School. Higgins also was an assistant basketball coach at Plano. Tina Grunauer to Lead Meteor Women’s Aquatics Program

The newest addition to the athletic program at De La Salle’s “As the new girls swimming and water polo Lourdes Hall Campus is Tina Grunauer, who will serve as the head coach at De La Salle, I am very happy and varsity coach for both swimming and water polo. impressed with the girls with whom I will be working,” Grunauer said. “Each girl “Girls swimming and water polo are two sports that are drawing brings a different component to the team’s a great deal of interest at our school,” athletic director Tom White dynamic and I am looking forward to what said. “We were looking for an outstanding coach with an expansive the season will bring. knowledge of the sports and the strong desire to grow these sports at De La Salle. “I look to bring my knowledge and energy to the Meteor aquatics program, as well as to “We truly feel we’ve found that someone in Tina.” the many girls who I will be coaching. I am very excited to be a part On her resume, Grunauer has eight years of experience working as a of the Meteor family.” lifeguard with the Chicago Park District as well as participating on Welcome, Tina! the swimming and water polo teams during her days as a student- athlete at Mother McAuley High School. Athletics 23 Quality Quartet: De La Salle Inducts Four into Sports Hall of Fame

At halftime of De La Salle’s Homecoming football game against St. Ignatius on Sept. 14, the Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 was announced during a midfield ceremony. Lauded for their significant contributions to the Meteor athletic program were Ted Morgan ‘77 (football), Eric Coleman ‘82 (track and field), John Granat ‘89 (wrestling) and longtime golf and tennis coach Steve Hopkins. Along with the halftime ceremony, a dinner and reception was held in the Hilton Commons prior to the football game as each honoree was given the opportunity to speak and to thank those who played important roles in their success. De La Salle congratulates each of these men and thanks them for all they have done over the years. Left to Right: Lourdes Hall principal Diane Nominations for the Sports Hall of Fame are always accepted. For more Brown, De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, information, please contact De La Salle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist OSM, Eric Coleman ‘82, John Granat ‘89, Cochran, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 152 or [email protected]. Steve Hopkins, Ted Morgan ‘77, Institute Great job, Ted, Eric, John and ‘Hop’! Campus principal Jim Krygier

Annual De La Salle Golf Classic: Meteors Drive and Thrive

The annual De La Salle Golf Classic was held on June 27 at Gleneagles Golf Course in Lemont. It was a wonderful day for alumni and friends to gather for golf and camaraderie as 172 participants helped to raise over $69,000 with all proceeds benefiting the scholarship program at De La Salle. De La Salle thanks chairman Brian Hickey ‘76, all the committee members, our generous sponsors – including premier event sponsor Joseph Parente ‘84 – and everyone who made the annual Golf Classic a huge success. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2013 De La Salle Golf Classic.

Premier Event sponsor Joseph Herb Williams, Joe Considine, , Hank Walsh, Golf Jake Marcet ’03 accepts the ceremo- Pat Hickey ‘75 Parente ‘84 (third from left to right) Michael Considine ‘97 and John Classic Chairman Brian Hickey ’76 nial blue jacket from Fr. Paul Novak Smith ‘94 get ready to spend a great for having the foursome with the and his foursome proudly support De and Tom Markham ‘76 enjoy a La Salle. day on the golf course. moment together. lowest score.

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Meteor alumni offer words of wisdom to current students

Many thanks to the 18 alumni who participated in the Career Day on Thursday, 1. October 4th at both the Institute Campus and the Lourdes Hall Campus. The day was a great success for both our students and alumni! De La Salle alumni traveled from as far as New Jersey, northeastern Michigan, and Indianapolis - not to mention those loyal Chicagoans! - to share with our students the opportunities and experiences that await them in a variety of careers. The alumni speakers were sure to mention how their Lasallian education has benefitted them in their life and career choices. The students were engaged in the presentations and asked thoughtful questions to help them in their own continued education and career discernment. The students were very interested in how particular careers might make an impact on others. 2. Alumni career fields included architecture, law, homeland security, education administration, opthamology physician, biochemist (pharmaceutical industry), Chicago Police Department sergeant, clinical research, anesthesiology, professional development advisor, and business development executive, among others. If you would like to share your educational and career experiences with today’s De La Salle students, you do not have to wait until next year! De La Salle and the Alumni Association welcome you to visit any time. Please contact Kate Rhodes, Vice President of Advancement, at 312-842-7355 ext. 147 or [email protected] to arrange your visit. 3. Keith Alexander ‘85 John Kutyba ‘63 James Bartos ‘45 Ted Morgan ‘77 James Brinkley ‘04 Salvador Perales ‘08 Steve Burrows ‘91 Christopher Reyes ‘95 Shawn Dalcour ‘80 Peter Schurla ‘84 Robert Graham, MD ‘64 Mark Sedevic ‘96 Jerry Kelly ‘78 Kevin Thompson ‘92 David Kowalski ‘00 James Vanek ‘64 Tony Kustwan ‘97 Kenneth Wolski, MD ‘60 4.

1. Shawn Dalcour ’80 addresses students at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women during Career Day. 2. Dr. Robert Graham ’64, James Vanek ’64, John Kutyba ’63 and Salvador Perales ’08 visit with Fr. Paul Novak at the start of Career Day. 3. All of the Career Day alumni speakers gather with Fr. Paul Novak and students in the courtyard of the Institute Campus for Young Men. 4. David Kowalski ‘00 explains his duties as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation during Career Day.

Alumni Connection 25 Alumni Updates

De La Salle Institute extends its Does De La Salle deepest sympathies to the families Have Your E-mail Address? of the following De La Salle and Please send your information to Lee Ann Eiland at Lourdes alumni and friends who [email protected] or visit www.dls.org/alumni have recently passed away:

1950

Richard Wyszynski produced and hosted a centenary tribute to the American Mr. James P. Bingham ‘47 composer Alan Hovhaness in October 2011 at the Harold Washington Ms. Elizabeth Chavez ‘L83 Library in Chicago. Wyszynski also addressed the Nelson Algren Society Reverend John R. Dolehide ‘36 on “The Essentiality of Interrelationships” in March 2012, focusing on the writer’s “urban social realism” and corresponding expressions in classical Brother John Edward M. Doody ‘42 music. Wyszynski resides in Chicago. Mrs. Harriet Gorny ‘L58 1963 Mr. Robert P. Greenfield ‘53 Mr. Mark E. Hoffman ‘83 Richard Foster is a computer lab manager and lives in Forest Park, IL. His Mr. Maurice J. Holte ‘67 email address is [email protected]. Mr. Jason V. Mayoski ‘93 1965 Mr. Thomas J. O’Halloran ‘62 James Langmesser recently retired as a director for Calibre, a Washington, Mr. Jack A. Penzato ‘71 DC area defense contractor and resides in Woodbridge, VA. His email Mr. Larrell Pierce ‘72 address is [email protected]. Mr. Eugene F. Rapp ‘57 1966 Mr. Richard F. Schiefelbein ‘42 James Drew is a clerk and musician and calls Mesa, AZ home. His email Mr. John Venclovas ‘62 address is [email protected]. Mrs. Alice F. Walsh

Allen Siblik is employed as a product manager in the manufacturing Dr. Alfred C. Williams ‘60 industry. He has been married for 45 years, has 12 grandchildren and Mr. Alvin J. Wrzesinski ‘56 two great-grandchildren. Siblik, who resides in Spring Grove, IL, can be contacted at [email protected]. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, 1967 and may perpetual light shine upon them.

Jim O’Brien works for the United States Army in the field of plans and May their souls and all the souls of the programs. O’Brien resides in Hilton Head, SC and can be reached by email faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. at [email protected].

Donald Porch is retired from the field of law enforcement and resides in St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Hickory Hills, IL. His email address is [email protected]. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

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Alumni Updates

1968 1992

Earl Coggins is a senior revenue agent for the State of South Dakota. Louis Pruchnicki is a resident of Evergreen Park, IL and works in His email addresses are [email protected] and ecdutch7@ the telecommunications industry. His email address is lp3582@ gmail.com. yahoo.com.

1969 1993

John (Jack) King is retired and lives in Lombard, IL. His email Joseph Castillo is a commodity clerk who resides in Chicago with address is [email protected]. his wife and children. Castillo’s email address is gdjcastillo@ sbcglobal.net. 1972 Juan Ortiz Jr. lives in Chicago. His email address is jaortiz7503@ Thomas Kukuk is employed in the marketing industry and lives in hotmail.com. St. Louis Park, MN. His email address is [email protected]. 1994 1982 James Byron is an underwriter in the finance and insurance fields. Timothy Jonites is a deputy sheriff and lives in Antioch, IL. His He lives in Chicago and his email address is [email protected]. email address is [email protected]. 1995 1984 Peter Cruz is a police officer and lives in Chicago with his wife and David Dinnocenzo is a sales manager and resides in Wheaton, IL family. His email address is [email protected]. with his family. His email address is [email protected]. 2000 Phillip Galles resides in Chicago and works in the field of finance as a hedge fund manager. His email address is [email protected]. Thomas Deaderick V is a business owner and lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. 1987 2003 Willie Gunn works in the dock management industry and lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. Lauren Jordan lives in Chicago and is working as a clerk. Her email address is [email protected]. 1989 Amenzee Omofonmwan is an early childhood educator and calls Erick Cerda is employed in the management consulting industry Durham, NC home. Her email address is [email protected]. and lives in Bolingbrook, IL. His email address is [email protected]. Charles Threatt is an Illinois gaming agent and a Chicago resident. His email address is [email protected]. 1990

Brian Domingo is an electrical engineer and resides with his wife and children in Chicago. His email address is brian.domingo1@ gmail.com.

Alumni Connection 27 2004 2006

Beatrice Dakota (Fabian) works for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Richard Mooney is a teacher and lives in Chicago. His email address in the field of assistance ministry and spiritual outreach at Mary is [email protected]. Queen of Heaven Parish in West Allis, WI. She and her family reside in Milwaukee. Her email address is [email protected]. Jennifer Rhodes is working at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the field of human resources. She lives in Chicago and her email Marcus Miller is a member of the United States Air Force and is address is [email protected]. working as a contracting officer. Miller resides in Waltham, MA and his email address is [email protected]. 2008

2005 Kenneth Thompson lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected]. Juan Garcia graduated from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale and is working in the banking industry while pursuing an MBA. Garcia resides in Plainfield, IL and may be contacted at [email protected].

Lourdes Alumnae Update 1958 1970 Gloria Lamacki (Kempa) is a dental office manager Arlene Hogan (Marevich) calls Naperville, IL home and lives in Chicago. She and her husband, Walter, with her husband. Her email address is zippsmw@ are the parents of three children. Her email address sbcglobal.net. is [email protected]. 1979 1959 Sheri Mastrangelo resides in Wheaton, IL and is Claudia Kowalski is an assistant administrator and working as an office coordinator. She has three lives in Frankfort, IL. Her email address is cles2@ children and may be reached at fazzari@ccmlawyer. juno.com. com. 1967 1981 Cynthia Klump (Czajkowski) is a bookkeeper and Gina Catezone (Nuzzo) is a paralegal and resides resides in Berwyn, IL with her husband. Her email in Chicago with her husband and family. Her email address is [email protected]. address is [email protected]. Kathleen Kuceba (Czyszczon) lives in Glendale 1997 Heights, IL with her husband and is the mother of Myisha Love (Shields) is married and she and her two children. She is a school food service manager family reside in Chicago. Her email address is and her email address is [email protected]. [email protected]. 1968 Linda Flasch is the group sales manager for Broadway in Chicago. She resides in Oak Lawn, IL and her email address is lflasch@ broadwayinchicago.com.

28 Alumni Connection Alumni Association Golf Invitational – Second to None in Terms of Fun

The 2nd Annual Alumni Association Golf Invitational took place on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth, IL. It was a gorgeous day to hit the links with fellow alumni in support of Meteor Athletics at ‘D’. 1. Special thanks to the Golf Invitational Committee of Steve Burrows ’91, Adam Chavarria ’92, Victor Chavarria ’69 and Tom Duddleston ’81, who worked very hard to ensure that this event was a great day full of golf, food and fun and memorable for all participants. Over 90 golfers and 60 sponsors helped to raise over $20,000 to make this event a huge success in only its second year! We’d like to specially thank our alumni sponsors: 20/20 Exhibits & Rick Flood ’90 Archer Manor Little League & John Biondo ‘79 Bernie ‘58, Keith ‘80, and Tim ‘89 Geers 2. CITY Beverage & Phil Chavarria ‘97 Class of 1996 & The Teddy Bear Day Care Considine Financial, LLC & Bill Considine ‘80 Flags Club Fund & Bob Popp ‘77 Kelly’s Tavern & Bill Babuskow ‘75 Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, Inc. Brian Krstulovich ‘91 Mitchell’s Tap & Tom Mitchell ‘66 MZI Group, Inc. & Art Miller ‘85 O’Connor and Nakos, Ltd & Steve Burrows ‘91 ODI - Off Duty Inc & Mike Pawlowski ‘90 Royal Savings Bank & Rob Sepka ‘93 Photos from Root Photography Taqueria Los Comales & Adam Chavarria ‘92 Turtles Bar & Grill & Tom Mancine ‘90 1. Alumni Association president Steve Burrows ’91 welcomes everyone to the Alumni Association Golf Outing. Hope to see you out there next year! 2. Phil Chavarria ’97, Victor Chavarria ’69 and their guests enjoy the Alumni Association Golf Outing.

Welcome Home Meteors Celebrating the 117th Annual Alumni Banquet

De La Salle Institute hosted the 117th Annual Brian E. Hickey ‘76, were overjoyed at Alumni Banquet on October 5, 2012 at the accepting such distinguished recognition in the Institute Campus for Young Men. The location presence of fellow alumni, family and friends. was welcoming and festive and continued After such a great evening of celebrating the tradition of gathering former classmates and reminiscing at the banquet, De La Salle together for the special evening that was looks forward to seeing our Meteors come catered by Dave Samber and Polo Cafe. back to De La Salle to attend future special Honored at a special reception was the events, visit classrooms and support school Golden Jubilee Class of 1962, celebrating programs. Please make sure the Development its 50th Anniversary along with the Silver Office is informed of any updates to your Jubilee Class of 1987, celebrating its 25th information so that we can continue to stay in Anniversary. More than 200 De La Salle touch with you. alumni and friends were in attendance. De La Salle wishes to extend its heartfelt A longstanding tradition is the Honor Key appreciation to all De La Salle anniversary Award. The Alumni Association awards classes for their generous support of the the Honor Key to graduates and/or faculty anniversary class gift scholarship funds. and staff members at the school who Nearly $15,000 has been raised to support 1. Steve Burrows ‘91 and Fr. Paul Novak, OSM congratulate De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus have distinguished themselves by their the student financial assistance program. principal Diane Brown on being chosen an Honor achievements at De La Salle or their civic or For more information about supporting your Key recipient. commercial success. class gift scholarship fund, please contact 2. Brian Hickey ’76 (center) accepts his Honor Key It goes without saying that this year’s Honor Iris Gist Cochran at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or award from Alumni Association president Steve Key Award recipients, Diane L. Brown, [email protected]. Burrows ’91 (left) and De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM (right). Principal of the Lourdes Hall Campus, and Alumni Connection 29 Have You Considered a Non-Profit Org. Planned Gift to U.S. Postage PAID Office for Advancement De La Salle? Permit No. 3092 3455 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL Chicago, Illinois 60616-3827 312.842.7355 Address Service Requested

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22nd Annual -FINAL

Monday, April 8, 2013 Doors open at 6:00 pm

De La Salle Institute Parmer Activity Center 3434 S. Michigan Ave.

$35 (Admission/Beverage/Food) • $40 Ticket at the Door

Since 1991, friends, family, classmates, parents, co- workers and neighbors have been gathering at De La Salle for the D-Final Event. Together, we watch the Institute Campus Lourdes Hall Campus NCAA men’s basketball championship game on four 9 for Young Men for young women x 12 foot screens, enjoy a buffet dinner and open bar, bid 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 1040 W. 32nd Place, Chicago, IL 60608 on the silent auction and more. OPEN HOUSE DATE OPEN HOUSE DATE Saturday, December 1, 2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:00 am - Noon 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm For more information, More All proceeds of the D-Final Event 312.842.7355 Info! Please contact De La Salle Special go toward the De La Salle Entrance Exam for All Students www.dls.org Events Manager Mandi Kasper Meteor Athletic Program. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8:00am Institute Campus, 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or www.dls.org Please bring $25 test fee and No. 2 pencils [email protected].