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Leading De La Salle into the Future

October 2007 President’s Message

De La Salle Magazine October 2oo7 De La Salle Magazine is hen you receive this magazine, I will be starting my last 100 published quarterly by days at De La Salle, as I will fi nish my tenure at De La Salle De La Salle Institute’s Offi ce on December 31, 2007. for Advancement. The purpose W of the publication is to unite Twenty-four years ago, in April of 1983, I was completing my novitiate the Christian Brothers, alumni, year at La Salle Institute of the University of Windsor in Ontario. I and students, parents, faculty, staff and friends together my four classmates had just received our assignments for the upcoming in De La Salle’s mission of school year and my religious superior had told me he wanted me to excellence in education. go to De La Salle Institute in to manage the business offi ce. Send us your thoughts In those days, young Brothers dutifully went where the provincial Lett ers to the editor are superiors determined they were most needed and I looked forward to encouraged and appreciated. this new assignment. In fact, I had only been to De La Salle once before. Lett ers must be signed and have During my graduate studies at Lewis, I came to the school to interview an address and/or telephone a teacher for the university’s alumni offi ce, but I was really clueless number. Lett ers to the editor may be published and edited for about what to expect. length and clarity. Please send The last 24 years, the vast majority of my professional career and nearly the entirety of my religious correspondence to: life have been associated with De La Salle Institute. As with anything, there have been very diffi cult  De La Salle Institute Attn: De La Salle Magazine moments and ones of extreme joy. Approaching the end of my term, I now wish I had kept a journal of 3455 S. Wabash Ave. the daily experiences. I remember a former member of our development offi ce suggesting that we put Chicago, IL 60616 cameras around the building, record what happens in the life of the school and then sell it to NBC as a  Phone: (312) 842-7355 TV series. “No one would believe what happens here,” was her humorous comment and conclusion.  Fax: (312) 842-4142  E-Mail: [email protected] I think that sums up my experience of De La Salle as a teacher, coach, moderator and administrator.  Website: http://www.dls.org What happens here is quite unbelievable. You can count on your one hand the positive media about schools, teenagers, teachers and Catholic educators. Mostly these groups are portrayed as stupid, lazy, Mission Statement dazed and even criminal. The real De La Salle story is one of challenges and accomplishments, hard- De La Salle Institute is an working and sacrifi cing adults making positive impacts on adolescents, with generous people stepping independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition forward to help others make their way. of Christian education begun All schools say they are unique, but my experience here has proven to me there is indeed no other by St. John Baptist De La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has place like De La Salle. Some will say the school is about academics; others will say our mission is been, and is, to foster a desire for religious education; still others will speak of the diversity of the student body. For my part, the excellence in education. Young uniqueness and core of the school lies in those who call themselves ‘Meteors’: students, teachers and people from a variety of ethnic staff , and graduates. and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully I was privileged to watch the cocky freshman turn into a responsible husband, father and civil develop their abilities so they servant. I was lucky enough to go through a journey with a young girl who struggled with family, may be active, contributing members of our complex, friendships and academics and watch her earn a full scholarship to a prestigious university and changing society. graduate with honors. I was thrilled to see many a graduate return to his alma mater to teach and serve the next generation. I was proud to see a nervous young teacher/coach one day become a school De La Salle Magazine superintendent. I was humbled and overwhelmed when an alumnus, who usually gave $50 in the Photos by annual fund, donated $300,000 to our capital campaign. Root Studios Michael K. Walsh I hope that I have done a good job while being associated with De La Salle and that I have laid a foundation for those who come aft er me. Two years ago, I began to think about what I might do for the Stories writt en by remainder of my professional career. While I felt that I could probably stay here for additional years, it Iris Gist Cochran Susan Perez was my conclusion that ending my term in 2007 would be an appropriate choice – both personally and Michael K. Walsh for the school as an organization. Layout and design by I have always promoted the idea that ‘change is good, change is healthy,’ and it was time to follow Jeff Marienthal my own principles. I am confi dent in the Board’s choice of our Interim President, Diane Brown, and Editor-in-chief President-designate, Father Paul Novak. They are wonderful individuals who will continue this Michael K. Walsh important mission of education we aff ectionately call ‘D.’ They, too, are Meteors. On Cover — Diane Brown, My coming to De La Salle was an assignment resulting from religious obedience. My leaving Fr. Paul Novak, and Brother De La Salle was a result of thoughtful discernment. But make no mistake; my time at De La Salle has Michael Quirk. been a blessing that has given me much pride and happiness. I thank the Board of Directors for outstanding support and I am grateful to my fellow administrators for unwavering support. I also give my thanks to all those students, teachers, parents and alumni who made it all possible and special thanks to my immediate family, my siblings and their spouses and my nieces and nephews.

2 October 2007 Faculty News Welcome Home, Fr. Paul De La Salle proudly announces the for 119 years on 35th and Michigan in the great city of Chicago.” return of Fr. Paul Novak, OSM, who During his first stint at De La Salle, Fr. Paul was the winner of will assume the duties of president the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Heart of the School Award in 1996, on August 1, 2008. Fr. Paul previously as well as being chosen to the Who’s Who Among American served as Campus Minister at the High School Teachers that same year. In 2000, he was lauded as Institute from 1994-2003. De La Salle’s Lasallian Educator of the Year. “I’m grateful to the Brothers of the Since leaving De La Salle, Fr. Paul has served as the Assistant Christian Schools and the Board of Provincial for the Order of Friar Servants of Mary from 2003-06 Trustees of De La Salle for this opportunity to lead and guide and as the Provincial for the Order of Friar Servants of Mary the young women and men of De La Salle Institute into the mis- since 2006. sion of the founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle,” Fr. Paul said. “I’m grateful to the legacy that Br. Michael Quirk has developed Fr. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Louis University, at De La Salle and the establishment of a co-institutional model a Master’s Degree from the Catholic Theological Union, a of Catholic education. Certificate from Villanova University’s Institute of Business Administration and is working on a Master’s Degree in “I look forward to a great working relationship with our alum- Educational Administration at Dominican University. ni, families and staff that will enable us to continue the mission of St. John Baptist De La Salle and the legacy that has been built Congratulations and welcome home, Fr. Paul!

Institute, is currently enrolled in the Interim President Doctoral Program for Educational Diane Brown, who will serve as the interim president of Leadership for Teaching and Learning De La Salle, brings quite an impressive resume to her position. at Lewis University. Brown began at De La Salle in 1987 as an English teacher, serv- Brown—whose son, Michael R. Gazda, ing in that role until 1990 when she became the Chairperson graduated from De La Salle in 1998— of the English Department, maintaining that position until has been lauded for her teaching excel- 1995. Brown then was named the Dean of the Language Arts lence in the classroom at De La Salle, Division, remaining in that capacity until 2002. being named the Teacher of the Year From 2002–05, Brown was the Associate Principal for (1990–91), Exemplary Honors Teacher Academics at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus before ascend- (1992–93) and Heart of the School Award winner (1993–94). ing to her current role as the principal at De La Salle’s Lourdes Along with her work in the classroom, Brown also has served Hall Campus. De La Salle as the head of the Discipline Board, the moderator Brown holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Western of the Spirit Team, Academic Team and Cheerleaders, a year- University and Masters Degrees in English Literature book advisor, a Spectrum Coordinator and a member of the and Educational Leadership/Educational Learning from technology committee. Northeastern Illinois University. Congratulations and best of luck, Brown, who is also a graduate of the Lasallian Leadership Mrs. Brown, on your new position!

school year: Teaching at the Lourdes Hall Campus are Kristen New Faculty and Staff Okrzesik (English, Public Speaking, World Literature) and De La Salle proudly announces the addition of the follow- Sophia Smith (History, Psychology). ing faculty and staff members to the Institute for the 2007-08 Teaching at the Institute Campus are Bill Bingham (English), Vincent Casalino ’87 (Technology Resource Center Manager), Sam Fitzgerald (English), Bob Garrett (Asst. Director of Admissions and Financial Aid), Tad Hickel (World History), Paul Pasquesi (Religion) and Emily Vogel (Campus Ministry and Religion). Mary McGann teaches Spanish at both campuses. De La Salle also would like to welcome the young women of the Lourdes Hall Campus and the young men of the Institute Campus for the 2007-08 school year. May everyone have a great new school year! Congratulations and welcome to D!

October 2007  Faculty News 20 Questions with Mike Hogan With the beginning of the new school year, “I enjoy working with young people. dents outside of class it’s been decided to make some changes to Every day is different. I really enjoy when and to explore the De La Salle Magazine, with one of them being graduates return and have matured into Spanish language and the addition of the “20 Questions” feature. fine adults. Hopefully, I’ve played a part culture more deeply.” In each issue, we will ask a faculty or staff in it.” member at the Institute for their answers to 9. You’re known for 20 questions—some related to De La Salle, 3 Who are/were some of the influences your support of the Theatre 100 pro- some related to the educational industry in your life? gram. How much do you enjoy theatre? and some designed to offer insight into the “The Brothers who taught me in high “I love seeing live presentations. There talented, dedicated professionals working at school.” is an excitement about it. I really like De La Salle. Theatre 100 because I see young people Mike Hogan has been teaching for 38 years, 4. Who are your favorite authors? really stretching themselves. Performing including the last 35 at De La Salle. Hogan, “J.K. Rowling, Sara Paretsky, Janet before a live audience really builds con- who teaches Spanish at the Institute, holds a Evanevich, Erik Larson.” Bachelor’s Degree from Lewis University and fidence and is great for whatever job Master’s Degrees from DePaul University 5. The last book you read was? you take in later life. I have really seen (English) and Loyola University (Pastoral “Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallow.” students at De grow as people because of Studies). Hogan currently teaches five 6. What are your favorite words or their involvement in the theatre.” Spanish I classes at the Institute Campus and phrases in Spanish and why? 10. Cubs or Sox and why? is the co-moderator of the Spanish Club. Here’s an opportunity to learn more “Chicos—because that is what the stu- “The Sox because they are the only major about the man affectionately known around dents always remember me saying.” league team in Chicago.” De La Salle as “Señor Hogan.” 7. What makes De La Salle special? 11. Favorite things about Chicago? 1. Why did you want to teach? “The students and their diversity, honesty “The lakefront, the Midwest, the “I had a great time in high school and I and loyalty to De La Salle.” Lakeview neighborhood, the White Sox, wanted to help others have a great expe- 8. Why are you involved with clubs and the energy and the hospitality.” rience also.” activities at De La Salle? 12. Your favorite hobbies? 2. What are the rewards you derive “I’m involved with the Spanish Club “Movies, theatre, opera, reading and from teaching? because it is a chance to work with stu- (Continued on page 6) Dale Burke New Wrestling Coach De La Salle proudly announces that Dale Burke has been named the new varsity wrestling head coach. Burke, a member of the Class of 2000, also will continue in his present role as a math- ematics teacher at the Institute. Burke has spent the last three seasons coaching the Meteors’ sophomore and junior varsity wrestling programs. Br. Michael Honored “This is an incredible thrill for me,” Burke said. “To be named the head varsity One of the highlights of the 2007 Alumni wrestling coach at De La Salle is the realization of a dream. Banquet was that De La Salle president Br. “Meteor wrestling has a great deal of meaning for me and to have the opportu- Michael Quirk, FSC was named an honorary nity to continue to build our successful program is something I eagerly anticipate.” alumnus of the Institute. Making the pre- Burke brings quite an impressive resume to his new position. While a student at sentation on behalf of De La Salle were The De La Salle, Burke was a four-year varsity wrestler, a captain and a qualifier for the Honorable Patrick Huels ‘67 (above left) and Illinois High School Association state tournament as both a junior and a senior. Bob Fiorentino ’00 (above right). Br. Michael Following high school, Burke wrestled at the University of Chicago, earning was given the award in recognition of his 24 additional accolades. A four-year performer for the Maroons, Burke garnered years of service to De La Salle. All-University Athletic Association honors twice, was a two-time UAA individual Three days later, De La Salle’s Board champion, a member of the four-time UAA team champions and a NCAA Division of Directors unanimously appointed Br. III Regional runner-up. Michael as President Emeritus of De La Salle “Dale brings a high level of passion, intelligence and knowledge to the sport of Institute. In this role, Br. Michael will serve wrestling,” De La Salle athletic director Tom White said. “To have someone who the Board, as well as the new president is able to pass his love of the sport on to our student-athletes as well as Dale does of the school, in an advisory role, as well makes me feel very fortunate. as assisting with alumni, community and “I think Dale will do a great job in continuing the excellence that is donor relations. De La Salle wrestling.” Congratulations, Br. Michael!

 October 2007 Campus News

Lewis’ Expansion at De La Salle tarting this fall, De La Salle is Public Safety Studies will be the first to proud to host Lewis University at offer classes in this new site. its Institute Campus. While Lewis S Welcome, Lewis University! has offered select courses at De La Salle in the past, the enhanced portion of the Institute now serves as an official site for the University. In all, the space being uti- lized includes six classrooms, a student lounge, private bathrooms, a computer lab and staff offices. These improvements are an added benefit for De La Salle as well, with select Honors classes having use of the space during the day. Lewis University’s College of Education and the Department of Justice, Law and Looking Out for Number 1 o properly define the term ‘student- Possessing a 4.909 GPA, Vilimas is ranked athlete’, one needs look no further No. 1 in the 101-member Class of 2009 at Tthan De La Salle’s varsity girls De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus and is volleyball team. Not only does Meteors enrolled in the Honors Program. In addi- head coach Anna Marassa have two tal- tion to volleyball, Vilimas also partici- ented volleyball players in senior Marissa pates in Peer Ministry and the Tolerance DeHoyos and junior Jillian Vilimas, she Week committee. She also is an alderman also has the two young women who in the City of De La Salle, as well as the are ranked No. 1 academically in the vice president of the Spanish Club. Classes of 2008 and 2009, respectively, “We place an emphasis on academics at at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus. De La Salle,” Meteors athletic director “I’m very fortunate to have the oppor- Tom White said. “It’s great that Marissa tunity to coach two outstanding young and Jill are excellent volleyball players, women in Marissa and Jill,” Marassa DeHoyos is ranked No. 1 in the 93-mem- but it’s so much more meaningful that said. “At De La Salle, we demand that our ber senior class at De La Salle’s Lourdes they are high-quality young women who student-athletes place an emphasis on Hall Campus with a 4.941 grade-point thrive in the classroom. succeeding in the classroom and Marissa average and is enrolled in the Honors “Our school is a better place because of and Jill certainly do that.” Program. Along with studying and play- them. They truly epitomize what being a ing volleyball, DeHoyos – whose brother, successful De La Salle student-athlete is Wesley, graduated from the Institute in all about.” 2005 – is the president of the National Honor Society, as well as participating in Peer Ministry, the REACH Club, the Spanish Club and Lasallian Youth. As for her future plans, DeHoyos (pic- tured above, right) would like to attend either the University of Illinois-Urbana- Champaign or Illinois State University and major in mathematics. Like DeHoyos, Vilimas (pictured above, left) also comes from a De La Salle family. Her dad, Paul, is a 1978 graduate of the Institute, as are her brothers, Eric (2002) and Matthew (2005).

October 2007  Lasallian News Where Are They Now? o find tangible proof of the De La Salle legacy of Br. Following his tenure at De La Salle, Br. Basil Rothweiler, FSC, one need look no further than the Basil moved on to St. Mary’s College, Tnorthwest corner of 35th Street and Michigan Avenue. serving as its president from 1956–63. There – attached to the Hilton Commons—resides John Walter He then became the provincial of the Clarke Hall. Christian Brothers’ Winona District from 1963–69. That stint was followed by a tour It was during Br. Basil’s tenure as principal of the Institute of duty at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, MN that Clarke Hall developed from an architect’s blueprint into a where Br. Basil was the principal from 1970-77. thriving aspect of De La Salle. Br. Basil served as De La Salle’s principal from 1950-56 and oversaw the groundbreaking for These days, the 90-year-old St. Louis native resides in the Clarke Hall on St. Patrick’s Day of 1954 and its opening the fol- Cretin-Derham faculty residence hall and is one of six Christian lowing spring. Brothers living in the community. “Clarke Hall was built in order to compete with the new Although Br. Basil’s not been principal of De La Salle for 50- schools that were going up,” Br. Basil said. “We chose to stay plus years, he looks back on his days at the Institute with fond- (in De La Salle’s original location on 35th Street). ness. In fact, Br. Basil returned to De La Salle and attended the 2002 and 2003 alumni banquets. “We competed with schools like St. Rita “Those were happy years because they were full of growth,” because they had a big Br. Basil said. “Those were great times to be alive and to be manual arts building. We a Christian Brother. Those were great times spiritually, too, had to do something to because we had young men like Norman McCarthy who was compete, so we put up No. 1 in his class (of 1956) and he became a Christian Brother. an addition with science “Times were changing and we made improvements to meet classrooms on one floor the competition. We had a good spirit of faith in the school. and manual arts with the That’s why I say that we walk on the shoulders of those who woodshop and auto shop.” precede us.” La Salle Manor Golden Anniversary De La Salle congratulates the staff at La Salle Manor in Plano, IL • A history of La Salle on the 50th Anniversary celebration that began on July 1, 2007 Manor and will continue throughout 2008. • Current and historical In the 50 years since the Manor began in 1958, nearly 100,000 photos students have vivid memories of their retreat out in the country. To celebrate its Golden Anniversary, La Salle Manor invites you • Information on booking to visit its website, www.lasallemanor.org, for a virtual tour. the Manor for events Once at the site, you’ll find: • An invitation to support La Salle Manor to help sustain its retreat ministry

Mike Hogan 14. Deep dish or thin crust? 18. What show is “Must-See (continued from page 4) “Deep dish.” TV?” 15. Favorite singer/musician? “Ugly Betty.” watching sports.” “The Dixie Chicks.” 19. Favorite movie? 13. Nicest thing a stu- “I have so many. I like dent has ever said to/ 16. Best advice someone has “Chicago,” “Citizen Kane” and done for you? given you? “Cool Hand Luke”. “A student nominated “If you don’t love and enjoy 20. If you could teach another me for ‘Who’s Who what you’re doing, don’t do it.” subject, which one and why? in Teachers’ not only 17. Three people you’d like to because of what I have dinner with? “I would teach English because I love literature, reading and dis- taught him, but also “St. John Baptist De La Salle, cussing it.” because of the influence John Fitzgerald Kennedy and I had on his life.” Ethel Merman.”

 October 2007 Sports Update Fall Sports Roundup he De La Salle varsity girls volley- well as the De La Salle ball team began its season by win- Invite. In addition, Tning eight of its fi rst 11 matches, the Meteors placed posting victories over St. Gregory, St. second at the Bremen Benedict, Holy Trinity, St. Scholastica, Quadrangular. Among the Guerin Prep, Elgin Larkin, Prospect and teams beaten this season Gordon Tech. Among the varsity volley- by the Meteors were Rich ball players receiving Player of the Match South, Rich East, Rich accolades were Erin Boulanger, Marissa Central and Crete-Monee. DeHoyos, Taylor Drechney, Samantha In girls tennis, the Meteors Ginger, Jillian Vilimas and Jamie Young. defeated St. Joseph and Resurrection. The golf team’s season featured a win The girls varsity cross country team also Among those contributing to the team’s over Catholic League rival St. Rita. experienced success in the early stages success were Tiff any Chavez, Felicia Additionally, the Meteors placed 15th of its season, winning the De La Salle Darnell, Kymberly Harrington, Markeeta in the Mount Carmel Invitational, while Invitational behind Irene Martinez, Barb Jackson, Kaia Powers, Karla Rivers, Justin Cook earned medalist honors Doherty, Nakesha Walker and Aggie Taylor Stokes, Bianca Tobar and Ashley against Riverside-Brookfi eld and Zak Bansley. The Meteors also prevailed at the Wooden. Phelan and Steven Chmelovsky shared Bremen Quadrangular behind Martinez medalist honors against St. Laurence. The boys varsity soccer team got off to and Doherty, who were second and third, a great start, winning eight of its fi rst 11 The Meteor varsity football team won respectively. Bansley was sixth, while matches. Evergreen Park, St. Laurence three of its fi rst four games, posting vic- Walker placed seventh. Angela Sell took (twice), Northside Prep, Montini and tories over Curie (35-9), Hales Franciscan 10th place. Finally, the Meteors took fi rst Guerin Prep were among the teams (21-0) and Gordon Tech (34-0). Running place at the De La Salle/Kenwood Relay. defeated by De La Salle. Another of the backs Cordero Gaston and Chris The boys varsity cross country team also highlights for the Meteors was their Mondragon, wide receiver Frank Trevino, won the De La Salle/Kenwood Relay, as match against Marist played at Toyota quarterback Tom Lally and center Gil Park in Bridgeview, home of Major Munoz were among the off ensive stal- Varsity Boys Basketball 2007-08 League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. Adrian warts, while linebackers Dan Klupshas, Guzman, Nico Marchett i, Scott Mestan, Nate Bowman and Erik Krol anchored Nov. 19 Luther South Thanksgiving Tourn. TBA Luis Perez, Victor Trujillo and Gabriel the defense, along with linemen Sean Nov. 20 Luther South Thanksgiving Tourn. TBA Velazquez were some of the leading per- Graves and Jemall Suide. Nov. 21 Luther South Thanksgiving Tourn. TBA formers for the Meteors. Nov. 23 Luther South Thanksgiving Tourn. TBA Varsity Girls Basketball 2007-08 Nov. 24 Luther South Thanksgiving Tourn. TBA Nov. 30 at 7:30pm Varsity Boys Wrestling 2007-08 Nov. 13 at Julian 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Gordon Tech 7:30pm Nov. 15 at Harlan 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 vs. St. Laurence 7:30pm Nov. 23 at Conant Inv. 11:00am Nov. 20 at King 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 Chicago State Shootout TBA Nov. 24 at Conant Inv. TBA Nov. 27 vs. Guerin Prep 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Fenwick 7:30pm Nov. 29 at Loyola Academy 5:00pm Nov. 29 vs. Josephinum 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. McNamara 7:30pm Nov. 30 Br. Rice / at Bishop Mac 5:30pm Nov. 30 vs. St. Joseph 6:30 p.m. Dec. 26 State Farm Christmas Tournament TBA Dec. 1 vs. Curie / Glenbrook S. 9:00am Dec. 4 vs. Holy Trinity 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 State Farm Christmas Tournament TBA Dec. 4 at Guerin Prep 5:30pm Dec. 6 vs. Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 State Farm Christmas Tournament TBA Dec. 7 vs. St. Rita / Shepard 5:00pm Dec. 11 at St. Scholastica 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 State Farm Christmas Tournament TBA Dec. 8 Providence / at Gordon / Conant 9:00am Dec. 13 at St. Benedict 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 vs. Providence 7:30pm Dec. 14 Glenbrook S. Tournament 3:30pm Dec. 15 at Gordon Tech 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Francis de Sales 7:30pm Dec. 15 Glenbrook S. Tournament TBA Dec. 17, 19, 21, 22 at Oak Lawn Tourn. TBA Jan. 18 vs. Hales Franciscan 7:30pm Dec. 21 Dvorak Tourn. at Harlem TBA Dec. 18 at Maria 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 Lin-Mar HS (at Savanna, IL) TBA Dec. 22 Dvorak Tourn. at Harlem TBA Jan. 4 vs. St. Gregory 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Seton Academy 7:30pm Jan. 4 vs. Fenwick 5:00pm Jan. 8 vs. Seton Academy 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 vs. Brother Rice 7:30pm Jan. 5 vs. St. Laurence 9:00am Jan. 10 vs. SFDS 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Mount Carmel 7:30pm Jan. 9 at SFDS / TF North 5:00pm Jan. 14 at Phillips 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 CCL Crossover TBA Jan. 10 vs. Marist 5:00pm Jan. 17 at Mount Assisi 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 vs. Guerin Prep 7:30pm Jan. 12 at Hinsdale South Quad 9:00am Jan. 25-Feb.8 GCAC Tourn. TBA Feb. 26 IHSA Regionals TBA Jan. 19 CCL at Prov. 9:00am Feb. 11 IHSA Regionals TBA Feb. 29 IHSA Regionals TBA Feb. 2 IHSA Regionals / TBA TBA Feb. 18 IHSA Sectionals TBA Mar. 4 IHSA Sectionals TBA Feb. 8 IHSA Sectionals at DLS TBA Feb. 21 IHSA Sectionals TBA Mar. 7 IHSA Sectionals TBA Feb. 9 IHSA Sectionals at DLS TBA Feb. 25 IHSA Supersectionals TBA Mar. 11 IHSA Supersectionals TBA Feb. 15 IHSA Finals / at U of I TBA Feb. 29 IHSA State Finals at ISU TBA Mar. 14-15 IHSA Finals (at Peoria) TBA Feb. 16 IHSA Finals / at U of I TBA Mar. 1 IHSA State Finals at ISU TBA

October 2007 7 Alumni Newsnotes DLS Endowment Golf Classic

he 2007 De La Salle Endowment Golf Classic was held on June 27 Tat Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont, IL. There were 225 golfers in attendance, enjoying a wonderful round on a beautiful golf course, a wide variety of food and drink and the camarade- rie of friends and fellow Meteors. As a result of the generosity, commitment and caring of those who participated, over $67,000 was raised to benefit the young women and young men of De La Salle. The winning foursome featured Mike Marcet ’75 and his son, Jake ’03. Congratulations, guys! Thanks to everyone who attended and we’ll see you next year!

 October 2007 Alumni Newsnotes De La Salle Alumni Newsnotes 1951 1973 Patrick Laughran and his wife, Virginia, celebrated their 50th John (Jay) Derby is a vice president and general manager in wedding anniversary on July 13, 2007. They renewed their the construction industry, working for Metal Erectors, Inc. He vows at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at the 12:00 Mass and his wife, Diane, have four children and four grandchildren. on July 15. Derby can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected]. 1957 Pete Burns is a college professor and resident of Quincy, IL Peter Messina is working as a certified public accountant in with his wife, Mary, a retired teacher. Burns informed us that the private jet management field. He can be contacted at pmes- his two sons, Bill and Pete Jr., have followed in their parents’ [email protected] or [email protected]. footsteps and are also teachers. Bill is teaching in China, while 1979 Pete Jr. is teaching in Burma. The elder Pete Burns can be con- Eric Urbano and his family reside in Shorewood, IL. Urbano, tacted at [email protected]. who recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary, has two 1960 daughters and is a chief financial officer. He can be contacted at Tom Stolnack is living in El Segundo, CA with his wife of 46 [email protected]. years. He has two sons and three grandchildren. He recently 1980 retired after spending 45 years as an executive in the airline Congratulations to Former Senior Class President, Rocco and airline service industry. Castallante, who welcomed his first child, Anthony R. 1964 Castallante, into the world on June 11, 2007 in Hinsdale, IL. He Bernard Whitley is a college professor living in Muncie, IN. sends his best wishes to all of his classmates and colleagues. 1965 1981 Ken Barnes is married with 2 sons and living in Champaign, Kevin Wilson has a daughter who graduated high school this IL. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1988, graduated from year. She will be attending Lewis University in the fall. EIU in 1992, and is currently an Environmental Engineer for 1987 the IDNR. Vincent Casalino is now working at De La Salle Institute as the James Chaloupka is living in Berwyn, IL and works as a Technology Resource Center Manager. Contact him at casa- teacher. [email protected]. 1967 1988 Bryan Johnston is a consultant/mediator in the law industry. David Wells is working as the First Deputy Commissioner He is currently living in Salem, OR. for the Dept. of Children and Youth Services for the City of Chicago. Contact him at [email protected]. William Baran retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin, TX, on September 3, 2007. He also held the positions 1990 of Director, Austin Systems Development Center, as well as Michael Ortiz is teaching Spanish at Glenbard West High the Acting Director of the Hines Development Center and the School this school year. He looks forward to the experiences Acting Director of the Systems Development Service. and challenges that lie ahead in that district. 1972 1995 Henry Velarde is a professor at Malcolm X College. He is Rich Blake and his wife, Danielle, became the proud parents responsible for the development of the College of Business. of their daughter, Kylie, on December 22, 2006. Kylie weighed in at 7.8 lbs and was 18¼ inches long. The Blake family can be contacted at [email protected]. Congratulations! Keep In Touch Congratulations to John & Erin Lorenz on the birth of their daughter, Julia Margaret Anne, on July 31, 2007. De La Salle Institute invites all alumni of De La Salle and Lourdes to please keep in touch with our alumni Bob Popp and his wife, Tania, celebrated the first birthday of office. If you’re interested in attending any alumni their second set of twin daughters, Abigael & Samantha, on events or would like to let us know what’s new, please July 19. The Popps also have twin daughters named Kaitlyn & contact Bob Fiorentino, De La Salle’s Director of Hannah. Alumni Relations, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or by e-mail at [email protected].

October 2007  Alumni Newsnotes

1996 night football game. He also sends good wishes to all new and John Cizmar is working for an interactive public relations/mar- returning faculty members for the 2007-2008 school year. keting firm and resides in Athens, OH. Contact him at john@ 2003 johncizmar.com or [email protected] or visit his website at Kirk DiGrazia is currently working for First Hospitality Group www.johncizmar.com. as a Guest Service Manager in the Naperville Fairfield Inn & 1997 Suites by Marriott. Congratulations to Charlie & Sharon (Moriarty) Cordin who Jonathan Rodriguez Gomez is a junior at the University of were married on June 23, 2007. Florida in Gainesville or as he describes it, “Titletown”, to com- Nicholas Crite has a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MS memorate the Gators’ back-to-back national championships in Urban Planning & Policy. He currently works in the City in men’s basketball and championship in football in the 2006 Planner’s Office of Alsip, IL. season. Rodriguez is majoring in Economics and minoring in Chinese. He can be contacted at [email protected]. Congratulations to Tom Schergen who is the new Athletic Director at Marist High School. Derek Phipps is a Cable Splicing Technician for AT&T. He will graduate from Malcolm X College in December with an 1999 Associates Degree in Arts. Darnez Gresham graduated from the Illinois Institute of Frederic Everly recently graduated from Tennessee State Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He’s also University with a degree in Business Administration. working for MidAmerican Energy Company as a field electrical engineer. Gresham, who resides in Davenport, IA, can be con- Mike Schnabel is working as a commercial carpenter foreman tacted at [email protected] or [email protected]. in the Chicago area, while also pursuing a construction man- agement degree. 2001 Michael Suide Jr. is attending Truman College working toward Frank Brown II is an Associate at Chicago Partners, LLC. an Associates Degree in Journalism. Oliver Franklin Jr. graduated from the University of Illinois 2004 Urbana-Champaign in the spring of 2006 with a BS in Political Science and a minor in Speech Communications. He is current- Richard Brown is attending Lewis University and is majoring ly living in Grand Rapids, MI. Contact Franklin at ofrankli@ in political science. In addition, Brown is the president of the illinoisalumni.org or [email protected]. Student Government Association. Wayman Jones is living in Lawrenceville, GA. He misses his “D” days and looks forward to visiting Chicago and catching a 2002 De La Salle Institute extends its deepest sympathies to the Eric Powers informed families of the following De La Salle and Lourdes alumni us that he graduated and friends who have recently passed away: from The Ohio State University after major- Raymond J. Blattner ’53 Robert P. Hatch ’85 ing in Aviation and Joseph P. Buckley ’41 Robert A. Lukasik ’42 Aircraft Systems and James R. Carney ’49 Timothy McNary minoring in atmospher- ic sciences (meteorol- Thomas M. Collins ’39 Blanca Sandoval ogy). He then obtained James J. Deetz ’42 Gerald V. Tindle ’44 his commercial pilot’s Owen P. Doyle ’43 Omar E. Torres ’05 certificate at OSU, along with the other Irene Dudek L’50 John Velasquez ’78 required ratings. Powers went on to earn his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificates and began instructing for a com- pany called American Flyers, the largest and oldest flight school in the world. Correction: In the June 2007 issue of De La Salle Magazine, it was incorrectly listed that Ralph Vaccaro ’53 A