A publication for alumni and friends of De La Salle Institute
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Winter 2011
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Dear Friends,
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp stand where it shines for all in the house. In the same way your light must shine . . . so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven. (Mt 5:14-16)
As we begin the year 2011, I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to God and to you our alumni, benefactors, friends and families because you continuously let your light shine as you generously care for our Meteors.
During this holiday season, I was humbled by three individuals who came forward, without solicitation, to help three struggling Meteor families with their tuition obligation. Each Meteor received a $10,000 gift toward their tuition enabling them to complete their academic year. What a way to share your light with someone who needs to find their way in life. Thank you to those special benefactors and to you, our faithful friends, whose exemplary and constant support transforms the lives of our Meteors, their families, and ultimately our city and our world. Your light is a beacon for us all!
During this New Year may I invite you to pray for the safety of all of our Meteors serving our nation through their military service? Their self-sacrifice is a beacon of generosity for us. May their continued dedication lay the groundwork for a lasting peace among nations.
As a Meteor matures over their four years, a light must illuminate the pathway toward one’s great future. The Lasallian educator is that illuminator inspiring our students with their faith, knowledge, wisdom, wit, and common sense! In this edition of D Magazine, our feature article highlights our Lasallian educators and the transformative effect of their craft on the hearts and minds of their students.
You are the light of the world! Thank you for enabling the next generationof Meteors to find their light and let it shine for all to see!
St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for Us!Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us!Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever!
Rev. Paul E. Novak, OSMPresident
Feature StoryEducating Our Future 8-13
academicSIn the Classroom, NHS-What Is It? 2NSTA National Conference 3Spring Calendar of Events 3
Faith, Service & communityThe Tolton Adult Literacy Center 4 RYLA, Mayor Daley’s Donation 5
parent placeThe Spirit of Giving Back 14February Dances, Winter Wrap-Up 15
campuS ScrapbookPhotos 6-7
athleticSFall Sports Wrap-Up 16Winter Sports Update 17
alumni connectionGetting Together & Staying Connected 20-21De La Salle Alumni Updates 22-24Lourdes Alumnae Updates 25
miSSion STATemenTDe 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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De La Salle MagazineWinter 2011
EditorsMichelle AukstikMichael Walsh
PhotographyMichelle AukstikJaclin SzafraniecMichael WalshRoot Studios
DesignerJB Chicago
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De La Salle Magazine is published three times a year by De La Salle Institute’s Office for Advancement. The purpose of this publication is to unite the Christian Brothers, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends together in De La Salle’s mission of excellence in education. All submissions or comments should be directed to [email protected].
To receive this magazine electronically, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
De La Salle InstituteBoard of Directors2010–2011 ChairmanMr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68
Vice ChairpersonSister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF
Members
Mr. William S. Aldrich
Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64
Mr. Marshall A. Blake
Mr. George A. Bonomo ‘59
Ms. Mary L. Burke
Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69
Mr. Eugene L. Ferretti
Mr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84
Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64
Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67
Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67
Brother Michael Kadow, FSC
Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF
Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68
Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90
Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62
Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69
Ms. Cathryn P. Taylor
Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64
President’s CouncilMr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53
Extollo Educational FoundationBoard of DirectorsPresidentBrother Michael Quirk, FSC
Vice PresidentMr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56
Secretary/TreasurerMr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73
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De La Salle President Father Paul Novak
developmentFourth Annual Great Futures Gala Honoring Michael A. Tadin ‘69 18-19
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Spring calendar of eventsFebruary 4 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 5 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 18 Alumni 5th Quarter (following boys varsity basketball game) Bansley Alumni Hall 19 Father/Daughter Dance, Hilton Commons, 5pm – 9pm 20 Mother/Son Dance, Hilton Commons, 5pm – 9pm
March 12 Watch the De La Salle Band march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Chicago! 24-26 Spring Drama Production
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Justin Costello-Stebelton brings creative projects into his English classes as a way to help students connect on a deeper level to the literature that they read. Students in Costello-Stebelton’s Contemporary Authors class have been reading unique modern literature this year. Titles include The Interpreter of Maladies and The Best American Non-Required Reading of 2009.
“The reading that I’ve done
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interesting and fun to read.
And the projects that we do
help us learn more about the stories,”
said Rebecca Sarkauskas ‘11.
The American Literature classes completed an assignment in which they had to rewrite a scene from The Crucible
into modern slang. “My sixth period class did a particularly great job, and their use of a variety of American dialects was both entertaining and enlightening,” said Costello-Stebelton.
The American Literature classes also completed independent reading assignments in which they had to create “newspapers,” complete with editorials, horoscopes, and front-page news, which dealt with the book chosen by each group.
Pairing literature with unique projects keeps Costello-Stebelton’s students engaged in reading classic literature and improves
comprehension while encouraging creativity. Students are always eager to participate in class and challenge themselves
to develop outstanding work.
John Pappas joined the De La Salle faculty this past fall and his passion for science and love for teaching has created a classroom filled with students eager to learn. Pappas came to De La Salle after teaching at IIT’s Math and Science Academy where he taught a course named Synergy. Synergy is a unique course which integrates all subjects into the science curriculum.
What also is unique about the course? Pappas, along with his mentor teacher, Kerry Maxwell, wrote the curriculum for the class. The curriculum was submitted to the NSTA (National Science Teacher Association) for its National Conference. Recently, Pappas was informed that his curriculum was accepted by the NSTA. This means Pappas and Maxwell will present an hour-long workshop at the NSTA National Conference this year in San Francisco.
Upon hearing the news that he will be presenting at the NSTA National Conference, Pappas said, “It is a great honor to be a presenter at the NSTA national conference, where science teachers and professionals from all over the world present their research or curriculum in the field of science.” De La Salle wishes Pappas the best as he heads to the NSTA National Conference in March!
nHS -What is it?The National Honor Society (NHS) is an exclusive academic group with induction based upon exemplary achievement in four critical areas: leadership, service, character, and scholarship. De La Salle Institute adds to the society’s rich history by hosting the Brother J. Richard Rush Chapter. Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: “To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” (from the NHS Constitution)
The NHS was officially established in 1921 and quickly developed into one of the country’s leading educational groups. By 1930, NHS had grown to more than 1,000 chapters. Currently, De La Salle’s Brother J Richard Rush Chapter of the National Honor Society includes 53 young women and men who meet the criteria for acceptance into the Chapter. These young women and men join Meteors before them and an exclusive network of students around the country as leaders and dedicated members of the student body. De La Salle holds inductions into its NHS Chapter each fall and spring. For requirements to being inducted into the Brother J. Richard Rush Chapter, please visit www.dls.org.
April 2 De La Salle Band Jazz Fest 4 20th Annual D-Final Event Parmer Activity Center, 6pm 7 NHS Inductions Parmer Activity Center, 7:30pm 29 Fourth Annual Great Futures Gala University Club Chicago 6pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner
May 18 Class of 2011 Girls Graduation at Holy Name Cathedral 7:30pm 19 Class of 2011 Boys Graduation at Holy Name Cathedral 7:30pm
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When the local Chicago Near South Rotary Club was seeking to sponsor deserving high school students for a leadership training opportunity, De La Salle was atop their list. For the second consecutive year, two Meteors received the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, which sponsors high school students to attend a weekend-long experience complete with leadership training, workshops, keynote speakers and learning through service. The 2010 RYLA participants, Katie O’Leary ‘12 and Chandler Bramwell ‘13, traveled to Lake Geneva one weekend in October for an experience that changed their lives. The De La Salle administration helped identify these Meteors as worthy candidates for the training; both Katie and Chandler are wonderful students and already exemplify leadership potential. However, neither the students, faculty, nor the parents could not have anticipated the impact that the RYLA weekend had on those young leaders. Like many RYLA participants, the students embark as somewhat shy and hesitant individuals, only to return completely transformed into excited, motivated leaders ready to take on bigger challenges
and eager to seek out future opportunities to expand themselves and their knowledge and skills. The sponsoring Chicago Near South Rotary Club proudly invited Katie and Chandler to present about their training experience during the January 19th meeting held on IIT’s campus. The power of transformation was clear, for De La Salle and Rotary International, and both are excited to continue the partnership and maintain the RYLA tradition that benefits everyone in our community.
Faith, SeRviCe & community
FulFilling their miSSionof excellence in Adult education
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Mission Year is a yearlong urban ministry program focused on Christian service and discipleship. Simply put, Mission Year volunteers commit to the command of Jesus “to love God and love people.” So it was that Emily Alberghini and Ben Pitzen applied to be volunteer teachers in De La Salle’s Tolton Center, from which they would receive their Mission Year Service. Today, Emily and Ben are fulltime Tolton staff members.
Ben Pitzen grew up on a farm in Iowa. When he graduated from Northwestern College, where he studied Religion and Youth/Adolescent Studies, he felt called to serve in a context different than his own. He remembered the Mission Year representatives who visited his college and applied. Pitzen was assigned to Chicago’s West Side and given the task of finding a place to serve. He literally walked the streets and came upon the Tolton sign outside of the Legler Library.
Pitzen came in to learn about this adult education program, spent a day observing, and asked to volunteer. During that first year, he taught ABE/GED math in the morning and also worked in Tolton’s English as a Second Language Family Program in Early Childhood. Pitzen returned to Tolton as a member of LVAIL (Literacy Volunteer for America in Illinois) and taught ESL to adults in the evening at Toman Library, in addition to continuing his first-year duties. Today, Pitzen is an ABE/GED Math Instructor at the Legler Library and Earle Elementary. He is also performing administrative duties.
As for his greatest challenge as a Tolton instructor, he is quick to cite his adjustment to a wide variety of student skill levels, abilities, needs, and learning styles. While there have been obstacles to overcome, there also have been moments of joy that have occurred in his time at Tolton such as adults who overcame negative experiences, those who have earned a GED and children who thrived and are now succeeding in kindergarten.
“Serving at Tolton has helped me realize how blessed I am to have received a quality education,” Pitzen said. “And it also helped me realize how I am called to share it with those who have not had this opportunity.”
Like Pitzen, Alberghini, also participated in the Mission Year program. When Alberghini graduated from Boston College with a degree in elementary education, she wanted to do something different.
Alberghini learned about Mission Year from a table that was set up at a music festival that she attended. Alberghini planned to volunteer in some form of education for a year and then return home to Maine and begin a career in elementary education.
Alberghini’s plans changed, however, as Mission Year assigned her to Chicago where she met Pitzen, who told her about the interesting place he had found at the Legler Library. Pitzen referred Alberghini to Tolton and she began teaching language arts to adults and assisting in Early Childhood/Family Literacy. In January of her first year, Alberghini switched to ESL Family
Literacy at the Toman Library where her bilingual skills were put to good use with her considerable gifts enriching both the ESL Adult and Early Childhood programs. Today, Alberghini teaches ESL to immigrant adults at two Tolton sites – La Villita Christian Church and Our Lady of Tepeyac Head Start. In addition, she also participates in grant writing. Teaching ESL classes provides Alberghini the satisfaction in knowing that she is assisting immigrants in their quest to learn English and feel at home in a new land. This is especially meaningful for Alberghini as her grandfather came to the United States from Mexico more than 50 years ago.
In her heart, Alberghini knows she is called to be a teacher and that her experience at Tolton will enrich her vocation in education – wherever it may lead.
“I thought I loved education because I love kids,” Alberghini said. “But now I know I just love education. Witnessing someone of any age ‘get it’ makes all the effort worthwhile.”
In the fall of 2010, Mayor Daley – a member of De La Salle’sClass of 1960 – was awarded the Urban Land Institute (ULI)J.C. Nichols Prize for his ability to bring his intertwining priorities to fruition. He is only the second mayor so honored in theaward’s 11-year history.
The award includes a $100,000 annual prize, which honorsULI founder and legendary Kansas City, Missouri, developerJ.C. Nichols, and recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates a longtime commitment to the highest standards of responsible development. Mayor Daley chose to split the prize into $25,000 donations to four Chicago organizations including De La Salle Institute.
Mayor Daley received the award at a luncheon held at the Art Institute of Chicago. Representing De La Salle at the luncheon was its president, Fr. Paul Novak, OSM.
“De La Salle is deeply honored and grateful to be honored by Mayor Daley in this fashion,” Fr. Novak said. “Our school is built upon the precepts of faith, service and community and I believe Mayor Daley recognized this as something that runs in
concurrence with his beliefs in the field of secondary education.“On behalf of the 1,200 young women and young men whocall De La Salle home, as well as our faculty, staff and alumni, we thank Mayor Daley for the exemplary kindness and generosity he extended toward his alma mater. Everyone at De La Salle congratulates Mayor Daley on receiving this most prestigious accolade.”
RyLARotary Youth Leadership Award
Mayor Daley Receives J.C. Nichols PrizeShares Prize with Alma Mater
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1. The members of “Da Warriors” prepared for battle in the annual Turkey Bowl.
2. Estefania Lanza ‘13 was one of nine Lourdes Hall Campus students to participate in the annual Locks of Love ceremony.
3. Isabella Brogan, daughter of De La Salle assistant basketball coach John Brogan, got her poster autographed during the “Meet the Meteors” postgame activity. 4 Twenty-six students were inducted into the Br. J. Richard Rush, FSC Chapter of the National Honor Society this past fall.
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5. One of the highlights of the Student Raffle Activity Day was a Wii dance contest.
6. Students at the Institute Campus loaded the minibus as part of the “Meteors Brighten Lives 2010” food drive in which 2,238 items of food were collected and donated by Meteors on both campuses to the St. James Food Pantry.
7. Timothy O’Brien ‘11 helped members of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2 put together bikes that were given away at Christmas to needy children.
8. Khrystina Kulbida ‘11 was chosen as a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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As a Lasallian school, De La Salle Institute is rooted in the tradition of Saint John
Baptist de La Salle and our dedicated faculty and staff are inspired by his legacy
and continue his mission of educating students and preparing young women and
men for success in their future endeavors. Our teachers are brilliant examples of
the exemplary caliber of education that students receive during their four years as
a Meteor. Teachers help shape the high school experience. They are the foundation
of the classroom and the innovative lessons taught in them. And they help create
a school where all students are given the opportunity to excel, the opportunity
to participate and cultivate their passions, and the opportunity to go beyond
oneself and serve the greater community. Often, teachers are unsung heroes of our
students’ accomplishments. They work day in and day out to prepare our youth
for their future in college and beyond. D Magazine wanted to take a step back and
ask several members of our distinguished faculty to share their points of view on
different educational motivations. Please read on…
diAne bROwnPrincipal, Lourdes Hall Campus
In your more than 20 years of service, how has the vocationof teaching evolved?
Over the past thirty-four years, I have witnessed a paradigmatic shift in the academic environment from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom. When I began my teaching career in 1977, the classroom was a teacher-centered environment. The teacher delivered information through lectures, films, recordings, modeling exercises, and other techniques. Course notes were written on a blackboard, and tests were typed on Spirit Masters (typing paper with carbon attached) and duplicated on mimeograph machines since copy machines were scarce, and computers nonexistent. Students were expected to sit quietly and listen to the teacher, take notes, read, or follow whatever other directions they may have been given. Failure to do so could result in harsh punishment and dreaded phone calls home to parents. Teachers were expected to maintain complete control of the classroom environment, and students were more passive learners.
Today’s classroom, however, is a student-centered environment. Although the expectations for educators to demonstrate academic expertise and effective classroom management strategies have not changed, teachers are now more challenged to engage students in active learning. This involves planning educational activities that teach to the whole child by taking into account the rich and diverse cultures, backgrounds, needs, and beliefs that students bring to the classrooms each day. In addition, educational tools for teaching have now been placed into the hands of students as tools for learning. Today, our students utilize state-of-the-art computer equipment for a variety of educational activities, including, but not limited to, studying electronic textbooks, taking notes, collaborating with classmates, communicating with teachers, creating presentations, and writing papers. More importantly, teachers and students are able to transcend the boundaries of the physical classroom by connecting to Internet sites that provide enriched learning opportunities never thought possible in 1977. Recently, I visited a social studies classroom in which students were viewing artifacts housed at the New York Museum of Fine Arts. Other classes have connected to university libraries to conduct research, have traveled across the globe to learn about foreign lands, have graphed and analyzed data from science experiments in class, and have sketched three-dimensional structures to better visualize complex structures. Students can engage in these and other educational activities via the Internet without ever leaving their classrooms. The possibilities for engaged learning opportunities are endless.
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dR. JOHn ROmbeRgeRFaculty, Division of Applied Science & Mathematics
Why did you decide to enter the field of education and what chemistry lesson do students enjoy most?
The short answer is “Our Lady.” Eight years ago, I was among 60 people discharged from Nalco Chemical Company. I had worked there as a chemist for 23 years. I immediately sent out resumes and contacted a professional employment service to find another job. I got no solid leads. I then appealed to “Our Lady” to find me employment. Quickly, my wife got me a part-time job teaching chemistry at Triton College. This was very little money, but it was something. I was still getting nothing on my job search. Then a friend of mine suggested Catholic schools. I sent my resume to Dean Khazen and after meeting with him for an interview, here I am. I am proud to be a part of the De La Salle community for eight years. My road to teaching was not a straight path, but I believe everything happens for a reason and it has brought me great joy to teach the students of De La Salle.
Students enjoy the laboratory, which is every Thursday. It allows them to do things they would never get to do elsewhere. They handle dangerous chemicals (under close supervision) and see phenomena they’ve never seen before. I also work in some small topics that are not in the book, and my presentation on nuclear weapons is usually a big hit!
PAuL gRAnAT ‘92Faculty, Division of Social Sciences
What is the greatest benefit to giving students access to new mediums inthe classroom?The fine arts, in general, provide an enriching challenge in a student’s academic experience by creating a unique set of tools for expression. De La Salle Institute’s support of the fine arts enhances the students visual language by exposing students to numerous mediums. As students develop their understanding of the various mediums, they are more able to choose and execute the most appropriate medium to best express their idea. De La Salle’s fine arts program offers students the opportunity to incorporate personal beliefs, ideas, and interests into their academic experience which in turn builds upon various skills, self-efficacy, and lifelong learning.
SHAnnOn PORFiLiOFaculty, Division of Social Sciences
As a teacher in her first year at De La Salle, what do you find most rewarding about working at a Lasallian school?Working at De La Salle is a very rewarding experience. Now in my 10th year of teaching and coming to De La Salle from a variety of public and private school experiences, I can honestly say that De La Salle is a very unique place to work. Compared to other educational contexts, I find that the sense of community in a Lasallian school has a profound impact on the faculty, staff and students. From the moment I arrived, I have found that people go out of their way to make you feel welcome and a part of the community. Not surprisingly, this generosity and selflessness can be observed in the many service-learning opportunities and other community and school-based functions that serve to promote to students social justice and giving. It is particularly this sense of giving, serving and community that is rewarding not only to observe but also in which to participate.
Ted mORgAn ‘77Faculty, Division of Applied Science & Mathematics
As an alumnus of the school and now a long-time faculty member, what similarities do you find in students during your four years at DLS and present-day students?Upon my return to De La Salle, my initial impression was how so much of the school has changed, yet how so much of it feels remarkably familiar. In true Lasallian tradition, De La Salle is, has and continues to foster a harmonious community where all students from varied walks of life are welcomed.
My upbringing prior to my De La Salle years was rather homogeneous in nature. A parent in the neighborhood would be challenged picking their blond-hair blue-eyed Irish Catholic son out of a neighborhood crowd. It was my experience at De La Salle that not only educated me academically, but socially as well.
Students at De La Salle are a family. They are Meteors, regardless of the fact that they hail from many neighborhood schools, and are comprised of varied ethnic, socioeconomic, racial and religious backgrounds. De La Salle students are always willing to look out for their brother or sister and to lend a hand. They are unique and special. As it was then and so it remains.
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deniSe wARdDirector, La Salle College Prep
How do you motivate students to reachtheir potential? Motivating a student to reach his or her greatest potential is a focal part of educational success; it involves a display of jubilation for even minute accomplishments, for every accomplishment evolves into one of many success stories. As an educator, it is my responsibility to place students in a position in which success can be achieved daily; the classroom becomes student-centered and the daily lessons should curtail the frequencies of failure. It is essential to mold and build the self-esteem of all students through optimistic words and proceedings; these words and proceedings become essential throughout the school day. A handshake, a thumbs up, a pat on the back, or words of encouragement all become vital components of motivating a student to reach his or her fullest potential.
nORmA RAmOSFaculty, Division of Applied Science
As a role model for young women,what do you do to inspire studentsto enter the field of math or science?
I approach every classroom, student and topic with enthusiasm and persistence. Math has and continues to be a thing of beauty and complexity to me. I aim to teach my students how math is the language of science, a guide to understanding various phenomena and a powerful influence in our daily lives. I also stress to my students that not every problem or situation in mathematics is easy to do or understand. However, it is the struggle and approach we take to find and understand our results that makes math even more worthwhile. I strive to help young women appreciate the vast and beautiful features of math and in doing so, I hope to help them develop and appreciate their own vast and beautiful potentials. I do what I love and try to do it well.
CHRiS wOOdFaculty, Division of Social Sciences
How does St. John Baptist de La Salle influence your teaching style?
The legacy of our founder Saint John Baptist de la Salle continues to inspire and drive my efforts as an instructor of the Institute. His complete dedication and intellection innovation changed the history of instructional education and continues to impact the modern classroom. In the words of Saint de la Salle, “Together and by association” we are called to “instill the Christian faith” in our students by becoming a living example. Saint de la Salle’s words have never been more present than now when our young people live in a modern age attempting to strip away the importance of nurturing spirituality. So much works against encouraging our young people to develop as whole persons that the three hundred year tradition of the Christian Brothers mission of molding the minds and hearts of our youth has become a beacon of hope that must remain kindled and rekindled. Saint de la Salle’s ability to firmly yet lovingly lead the youth of his time towards a faith-filled life of service and dedication to others continues to inspire my own instruction and encourages me to work on advancing my own vocation for the benefit of those I instruct.
“Let it be clear, then, in all your conduct
towards the children who are entrusted to
you that you look upon yourselves as ministers
of God, carrying out your ministry with love
and a sincere and true zeal.”
- St. John Baptist de La Salle
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The Parent Association concluded the 2010 calendar year in the true spirit of the season. This is an opportune time to recognize the various parents who have given back with generous efforts and to express the deep appreciation we feel as a school community for their support.
Starting in October, parents took an active role in supporting our recruiting efforts. Over 40 volunteers gave their time during each of our Open Houses to interact with prospective families, represent the Parent Association and sponsor the sweets table with donations of goods for everyone to enjoy. The Parent Association also had over 15 volunteers at the grammar school
Olympic Night, passing out information about the school and our parent organization and even donated hot dogs for the players after the event!
Veronica Poluha and Sonia Walczak, who work at Parkway Realty Services in downtown Chicago, also give back to De La Salle when any of the business suites in their building are recycling office supplies, furniture and other in-kind donations. Because of their spirit of giving to ‘D’,an entire conference room on the Institute Campus has been updated with new furniture, two new refrigerators (one for each campus teacher’s lounge) are currently in use and various office supplies are cutting down purchasing costs for both De La Salle and the Tolton Adult Literacy Centers.
We truly appreciate the spiritof giving back from all of our ‘D’ parents!
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FebRuARy 19TH & 20thin THe COmmOnS AT inSTiTuTe CAmPuSFROM 5:00PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday, February 19, 2011: Father/Daughter Dance• Sunday, February 20, 2011: Mother/Son Dance
Save the Date for the annual February Dances coming soon! Parents arehighly encouraged to make it a fun date with your son or daughter! More event information will be sent home in January.
If you are a parent interested in serving on the Dance Committees, to help with choosing a theme, promoting attendance and decorating for the event, please contact [email protected].
Veronica Poluha &Sonia Walczak
Winter wRAP-uP Holiday Fest Success
the spirit of
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The Parent Association Holiday Fest on December 11 welcomed over 200 attendees from the communityas well as parents, students and faculty for a fun dayof Christmas cheer and shopping. The Hilton Commons was packed with vibrant vendors of all kinds, and the Christmas spirit was alive with sounds of the DLS band and photos with Santa! Thank youto all the volunteers who made such a successful event possible! And thank you to the Parent Association for organizing a wonderful fundraiser to benefit De La Salle!
February Dances An Experience of a Lifetime with your Meteor!
Parent Association PresidentMonica Shimkus smiles with Santa.
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FootballFour Meteors represented the school on the All-Chicago Catholic League Team. Lauded were linebacker Jamal Graham ‘11, defensive end Joshua Lisenby ‘11; running back Gerrick Ratliff ‘11 and linebacker Josh Ruano ‘11.
Graham was De La Salle’s leading tackler with 83, while Lisenby was second with 62. Lisenby also had two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one interception. Ruano was third on the Meteors with 57 tackles, while Ratliff was De La Salle’s top ground gainer with 725 yards and three TDs on 140 attempts.
In addition, Lisenby was named the Chicago Catholic League White Defensive Player of the Year. The defensive end also had two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one interception.
Graham was named De La Salle’s Player of the Year, while Lisenby and Ratliff were the Defensive and Offensive MVPs, respectively.
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2010 FALL AthLetIc ACCOmPLiSHmenTSThe fall of 2010 saw the Meteors garner many successes in the field of athletic competition. Here is a recap of their achievements:
The winter season finds the Meteors successfully competing in a variety of venues. Here’s what our athletes are accomplishing as 2011 begins:
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Defensive end Joshua Lisenby ‘11
• The women’s varsity basketball team got off to a great start, winning 10 of its first 13 games. The Meteors began their season with three victories at the Latin Thanksgiving Tournament. After that, the Meteors also defeated Rich East, Mount Assisi, Seton Academy and St. Francis de Sales among others.
Key contributions have been provided by guard Kiara Carter ‘13, forward JaVonna Smith ‘12, guard Natalie Williams ‘11 and forward Kelly Crowley ‘12. Carter and Smith are the leading scorers, while Smith, Williams and Crowley are the Meteors’ three captains.
• The men’s varsity basketball team has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the Chicago area by the Chicago Tribune and No. 3 by the Chicago Sun-Times. The Meteors won 11 of their first 12 games, including four wins to capture the Stagg Thanksgiving Tournament and three victories at the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Tournament at Concordia University in Mequon, WI. De La Salle also garnered Catholic League Central victories over Hales Franciscan, St. Joseph and St. Rita.
Forward Michael Shaw ‘11, who has signed a letter-of-intent to play at the University of Illinois next season, has anchored the Meteors along with forwards Alvin Ellis ‘13, Alex Foster ‘13, Devontae Gatewood ‘11 and Dre Henley ‘11 and guards Jarvis Chamberlain ’11, Pat Haynes ‘12, DeMarcus Richardson ‘13, Jaylon Tate ‘13 and Marcus White ‘13.
• The varsity wrestling program has been impressive in both Catholic League and tournament competition. In the CCL, the Meteors have defeated Bishop McNamara, Loyola Academy and St. Laurence.At the Conant Invitational, the Meteors were 14th in the 18-team field with 68 points. Highlights for De La Salle were provided by Angelo Rivera ‘11 and James Buss ‘12. Rivera was third at 171 pounds, while Buss won the championship at 285.
At the 47th Annual Russ Erb Tournament taking place at Glenbrook South High School, the Meteors were 11th in the 18-team field with 79 points. Rivera and Buss both won titles in their respective weight classes, while John Shilney ’11 was fourth at 140.
• The Meteor men’s and women’s bowling teams concluded successful regular seasons before moving into state competition. The men’s bowling team was assigned tothe Illinois High School Association’s St. IgnatiusSectional, while the women’s bowling team was assigned to the Hinsdale South Sectional.
Girls VolleyballSetter Jenna Duddleston ‘11 was named the Player of the Year in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White Division for the secondconsecutive season. Duddleston helped the Meteors set a school record in wins as De La Salle posted a mark of 29-9.
The Meteors also placed third in the GCAC Red Division Tournament and finished first in the GCAC White during the regular season for the third year in a row. In addition, Duddleston was named to the Chicago Sun-Times’ All-Area Third Team and the Chicago Tribune’s Honorable Mention All-State Team.
Right side/setter Arianna Hayden ‘12, defensive specialist/libero Maggie Popp ‘11 and middle hitter Viviana Valenciana ‘11 joined Duddleston on the All-GCAC Team as the Meteors won the IHSA Class 4A De La Salle Regional, earning a regional title for the first time since 2004. The Meteors’ finish in the GCAC Red was their highest ever.
Other SportsMeteor golfer Brandon Williams ‘11 advanced from the IHSA St. Ignatius Regional to compete in the Mount Carmel Sectional. Additionally, the men’s and women’s cross country teams and the women’s tennis team also represented De La Salle well in the field of interscholastic competition.
Midfielder Gabriel Garcia ’11 was voted the winner of the Tony Lawless Award in the Chicago Catholic League in soccer for the 2010 season. The award is bestowed annually upon the top senior athlete in the CCL in each sport.
By winning the Lawless Award, Garcia became the fourth consecutive Meteor to be so honored, joining Adrian Guzman (2007), Scott Mestan (2008) and Luis Perez (2009).
This season, Garcia tallied 13 goals and 16 assists as the Meteors concluded their season with an overall mark of 13-6-3 and a 4-0-1 record in earning the CCL White championship. For his career, Garcia scored 41 goals and chipped in 48 assists.
Also named to the All-Catholic League Team were forward Simon Aldama ’14, midfielder Luis Calvillo ‘12, forward Genaro Delgado ‘11, defender Agustin Flores ‘11, and defender Javier Medina ‘11.
Aldama finished with 14 goals and five assists, Calvillo contributed 14 goals and 11 assists, Delgado scored four goals
and added three assists, Garcia tallied13 goals and 16 assists and Medina posted two goals and one assist.
In addition, head coach Tom Dufficy was named the recipient of the Tony Lawless Award as the Coach of the Year in the Catholic League.
For Dufficy, who has been the head varsity soccer coach at De La Salle for the past 11 seasons, this marks the third time in the last four seasons that he has won the Lawless Award. Dufficy, who teaches theology at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men, alsoaccomplished the feat in 2007 and 2008.
Boys Soccer
Goal! Women’sWater Polo Arrives!Enthusiasm and experience. That’s what Michael Donnelly brings in large quantities to De La Salle in her new roles as the head coach for swimming and water polo, which have been added to the roster of sports offered to students at our Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women.
Like their colleagues on the boys’teams, the girls’ swimming and water polo programs will compete at the Valentine Boys and Girls Club of Chicago located in Bridgeport.
“Women’s swimming and water polo are two sports that have generated a lot of interest at our Lourdes Hall Campus,” De La Salle athletic director Tom White said. “Coach Donnelly has a great background in the sport and I’m confidentshe’ll do an outstanding job in establishing our program.”
Donnelly, a graduate of the University of Colorado, participated in the women’s water polo program at CU and was the Buffs’ co-captain for three of her four seasons. Donnelly was herself a competitive swimmer for 11 years.
De La Salle’s women’s swimming team competed in a pair of meets this pastfall – one against Lake View High School and one on an intramural basis.
“It is super exciting,” Donnelly said in an interview with the Beverly Review newspaper. “Starting from scratch is exciting because I can change things thatI didn’t like and implement things that I loved from my past experiences.
“It’s a great group of girls who are putting their heart andsoul into this program. Swimming can be very fun, so I’mworking on creating that team atmosphere.
“I hope that girls will look at De La Salle as a competitive program that will be a long-standing successful program.”
Score! Meteor Hockey Returns to D!In response to a request from students who were interested in becoming Skating Meteors, the administration and athletic department have reinstituted hockey to the roster of sports offered to our students.
There is precedence for success in the Meteors’ hockey past. In 1982, De La Salle finished third in the state in Class AA.
This past fall, the Meteor hockey program began anew on the junior-varsity level with practices held at Johnny’s Ice House on Chicago’s Near West Side.
Pat and Zack Harbour will serve as the Meteors’ coaches. Both men played high school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota, which has produced NHL stars Jonathan Toews and Sidney Crosby.
“Hockey is a sport that is booming in Illinois and across the country,” De La Salle athletic director Tom White said. “De La Salle has had success in the past on the ice and we’re excited to bring the Skating Meteors program back as yet another offering for our students.”
Winner of tony Lawless Award Gabriel Garcia ‘11
development
Sponsored by the Extollo Educational Foundation, the Great Futures Gala is an annual black-tie event that celebrates De La Salle Institute as the place where great futures begin and assists in raising the $1.2 million for the school’s Student Financial Assistance Program.
Every April, De La Salle alumni, parents, friends, benefactors and corporate supporters enjoy this special night to celebrate education and provide scholarship opportunities for the young women and men attending De La Salle Institute. The Fourth Annual Great Futures Gala takes place on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the University Club of Chicago. Please mark your calendar and join in a fun night of celebration.
The honoree for this year’s Great Futures Gala is Mr. Michael A. Tadin, a Class of 1969 alumnus and long-time champion of local community organizations and Catholic education.
1. You have deep roots in the Bridgeportcommunity and are known by many people for your generosity. What moves you to give back to your local community?
Bridgeport is where I grew up, where my family comes from, and our community has always been there for us. I have seen this neighborhood transform over the years, and am proud of all it continues to offer the local residents. The parishes, the educational institutions, the small businesses still thriving, the new housing developments, the heart of Chicago’s melting pot all come from this neighborhood. I give back because Bridgeport has given me so much over the years. It is the least I can do to show my generosity for what so many people and places have taught me over the years. I want to ensure that many other children and families benefit from a thriving local community just as I did.
2. Catholic education has played a very important role in your life. How has learning in the Catholic tradition shaped your values?
I have always been centered in faith, starting early as a child in St. Jerome’s and continuing on to high school at De La Salle Institute. What these fine Catholic schools taught me was to work hard, respect others and achieve giving back in your lifetime. I learned that life is about having compassion and a vision wider than your own world. My Catholic education showed me about the lives of others, which instilled in me the value of giving back to those less fortunate in any way that I can. Having a religious background in today’s world prepares our young people to deal with challenges. I know that I value the big picture of how we are all connected when I am faced with challenges in life, thanks to my Catholic upbringing.
3. What valuable lessons did you learn at De La Salle that you applyin your daily business life?
De La Salle taught me that a good, solid work ethic goes a long way. De La Salle did not settle for the students to study at half their potential. We all were pushed to our very best, and to exceed what we thought was our limits. Today, the demand on my business life is great, and I am fully dedicated to my work, while also being fully dedicated to my family and my community. That takes perseverance to know your end goal and continue working at everything you are called to do in order to achieve that goal. I attribute the success in my business life to what I learned at De La Salle about how to manage my time, my relationships and my expectations. It has never left me and I will be always grateful for such a life lesson to come so early to me while at De La Salle.
4. Among the many community organizations you support are St. Jerome, Valentine Boys & girls Club and De La Salle Institute. You have been quoted as saying that your generosity stems from doing it “all for the kids” – what moves you to support these organizations and their future leaders?
This generation, and the next generation, are our future leaders of our neighborhoods, our cities, our world. I have been blessed to spend time with so many wonderful young people at St. Jerome, the Valentine Club and De La Salle. For me, they are an investment for all of us to support and ensure their future successes. Going back to how I was raised, I came from humble beginnings. It was the adult role models in my life that shaped who I am today. Iwant to be able to do the same for the kids of today. I am also very moved to support these organizations because of their missions and their direct involvement with my local community. It is important for me to help the place where I came from thrive for many years to come. These organizations mobilize support for education, opportunities and service that our youth truly benefit from, ensuring our local community will have a bright future.
Honoring Mr. Michael A. Tadin Class of 1969
Great Futures Gala
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De La Salle’s 2011 Phonathon begins on Monday, March 7, 2011. A fellow Meteor will be calling you to ask for your support of our student financial assistance program.
As future alums, they have the opportunity to get acquainted with alumni and friends of the Institute, share information about the school’s most recent achievements, raise critical funds for the student financial assistance program and discover what being a De La Salle alumnus is all about. We hope you will respond as generously as you can when you hear from a Meteor this spring. Thank you!
A Meteor will be calling you soon...Thank you for answering the call!
Michael A. tadin - class of 1969
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&Staying Connected
GettingIt was twenty years ago that a group of alumni got together and started what is now the
most popular, most attended fundraiser at De La Salle, the D-Final Event held every
April. Thanks to the efforts of the founding D-Final committee of alums, Meteor athletics
and the general scholarship fund have benefited from numerous program advancements
over the years! To celebrate this milestone anniversary event, De La Salle will be
honoring the alumni who started D-Final back in 1991! Come out on Monday,
April 4, 2011 and celebrate a wonderful, fun tradition at ‘D’!
Starting in 2011, De La Salle is forming “Team De La Salle” and recruiting runners, walkers and donors to participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2011 in support of De La Salle, one of the newest charities partnering with the marathon. If you are interested in joining Team De La Salle, please email us at [email protected] and you will receive an informational packet.
registration begins on February 1, 2011. Don’t delay!
tWenty yearS In the MAkInG:
D-Final Event
run For de la Salle in the
2011 bAnk OF AmeRiCACHiCAgO mARATHOn
More event information can be found at www.dls.org/events.Purchase a table or Super Raffle tickets today!
De La Salle is proud to announcea new partnership with the Bankof America Chicago Marathon!
The winter months in Chicago have not deterred our alumni from visiting campus, attending an event or getting together for a good time.
During the Winter athletic season, we welcomed many
graduates who came home to cheer on the Meteors. The Alumni
5th Quarter gatherings in Bansley Hall were especially popular
after home basketball games. Many alums have said that it’s
the casual get-together events like 5th Quarters that allow for
people to catch up on the latest school news and hear what is
happening in the alumni community. We especially thank
the 5th Quarter sponsors this season and the ‘D’ graduate
connections: Wings & Rings (Jim Metcalf ‘96 & Jesse
Alvarez ‘95), Los Comales (Adam Chavarria ‘92
& Larry Gonzalez ‘92), Mitchell’s Tap
(Tom Mitchell ‘66 ) and Turtle’s.
On Thursday, January 20, alumni and friends of De La Salle
faced the winter cold to attend the Beat The Winter Blues Happy
Hour event at Rocky’s Sports Restaurant. Hosted by the Young
Alumni Club, its idea was to hold an event after the holiday
rush, when social calendars have calmed and people are looking
for something to do. The event was indeed a success, bringing
together alumni from various class years to reunite. The Young
Alumni Club is always looking for more ways to stay connected
with classmates and organize events to get together. Email
[email protected] if you have a suggestion for an
upcoming event!
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Jake Callinan ‘97 &Obie Leflore ‘97
Jenna Bruno ‘06
The central lesson that alumnus Tom Mitchell ‘66 learned while at De La Salle is now the key to his business success at Mitchell’s Tap in Bridgeport. As a student at the Institute in the late 60s, Tom recalls how he was exposed to different people from different communities, and how De La Salle taught him to treat everybody equally. He applies that same principle to create the welcoming atmosphere of his neighborhood establishment, which is known to regularly attract an eclectic crowd of patrons from the community. The 1930s art deco motif, with all original wood, and spacious outdoor patio appeals to the variety of alumni, business people and local students who call Mitchell’s their community hang-out. Tom also remembers the great friendships he made at De La Salle, both with his classmates and also the teachers: “You could really talk to people, and receive both spiritual and intellectual guidance”. And it was that friendly, collegial student body, learning to accept others for who they are, that created what Tom calls such a great ‘family’ that now exists among the alumni of De La Salle. For that family to remain for years to come, Tom advises young Meteors to respect everyone, have reverence for the older generations and provide guidance for the younger generations to come.
Tom mitchell ‘66 of Mitchell’s
“The central lesson thatalumnus Tom Mitchelllearned while at De La Salle is now the key to his business success at Mitchell’s Tap in Bridgeport.”
Alumni Updates1941Ed Fietz worked in the manufacturing industry in the accounting andsales fields. He lives in Portage, IN and may be emailed at [email protected].
1952Lawrence Schultz is retired and living in Anderson, IN.
1961Stephen Juska is retired and lives with his family in Orland Park, IL.His email address is [email protected].
1964Joseph Sarna is retired and living in Chicago. His email address [email protected].
1965John T. Peoples is a security consultant and lives with his family inHouston, TX. His email address is [email protected].
1966Gregory Dust is a police advisor serving in Afghanistan. He resides inNixa, MO and his email address is [email protected].
1967Robert Esposito is a director of sales in the design and manufacturing of visual packaging industry. He lives in Burr Ridge, IL and his email addressis [email protected].
1969Richard Kos retired from General Motors but is working as an emergency manager and paramedic. He resides in Durand, MI and his email addressis [email protected].
1971Joseph Satraitis is a security officer and lives in Chicago. His email addressis [email protected].
1972William F. Galka Jr. is a manager for Aramark Co. and lives in Chicago.His email address is [email protected].
1974Raymond Kutz is an electromechanical technician in the grain, flour andfeed industries and resides in Rochester, IL. His email address is [email protected].
1978James O. Worthington III is a supervisory probation officer and lives with his family in University Park, IL. His email address is [email protected].
1979Robert Solofra is a business analyst in the legal profession. He livesin Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
Patrick Townsend is a region manager for the Chicago Park District. He and his wife, Sonia, are the proud parents of Jennifer ’06 and Julianna ’14. Townsend’s email address is [email protected].
Peter Zagorski works in the advertising field as a senior art director and lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected].
1980Frank Ornelas is an operating engineer in the construction industry as well as a restaurant owner. He resides in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
Adam Fisher lives in Chicago and works in education. His email addressis [email protected].
1984Ernest Chan works in the IT field and lives in Libertyville, IL. His email address is [email protected].
Patrick Colton is a metal fabricator in the manufacturing industry. Heresides in Plainfield, IL and his email address is [email protected].
1985Robert Prokaski is an operations manager in the beverage industry. He resides in Broomfield, CO and his email address is [email protected].
1988Steve Driscoll is a vice president and business owner in the restoration/construction/remodeling industry and lives in East Peoria, IL. His email address is [email protected].
1989Jorge Alvarez is a crane operator for US Steel and lives in Hobart, IN.His email address is [email protected].
1990James Loverde is a software consultant and resides in Chicago with his family. His email address is [email protected].
1991Brian D. Heslin and his family reside in Winchester, MA where he isa supervisor. His email address is [email protected].
1993George Morris is in the engineering and consulting industry as a project environmental scientist. He lives in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
Juan Antonio Ortiz Jr. works in the armored transportation industry and resides in Bolingbrook, IL. His email address is [email protected].
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If you’ve ever visited neighboring Chinatown, you’re sure to have seen the long lines of patrons waiting to get seated at The Phoenix at 2131 South Archer Ave. Co-owner, Ray Chin ’67, is proud of what has become one of the best restaurants in Chinatown. The Phoenix has been rated as having the best Dim Sum delicacy, and also the best egg rolls. They serve many of the authentic dishes found in Hong Kong, Shanghai and China. Ray first got involved in the restaurant business fifteen years ago as he entered into the venture of what is now a hugely popular Chinese Cantonese cuisine restaurant. It was his positive experience at De La Salle that Ray quotes as having prepared him for such success. “De La Salle is a career-oriented institution – you have to think about how to make a living in your future. The school prepares students to think in a business sense.” Ray knows a lot about business ventures, as he is also President of R M Chin and Associates, a project management construction company in the neighborhood. His successes in life come from his solid Catholic education he received during his time at De La Salle. “Learning the basics of a Catholic education, you come away applying that in the business world, where you have to be considerate of others.”
Ray Chin ‘67 of The Phoenix
“De La Salle is a career oriented institution – you have to think about how to make a living in your future. The school prepares students to think in a business sense”
The PhoenixClassical Chinese Cuisine
2131 South Archer AvenueChicago, IL 60616312.328.0848
Dim Sum DailySat-Sun, 8am-3pmMon-Fri, 9am-3pm
DinnerFri-Sat, 5pm-10:30pmSun-Thurs, 5pm-9:30pm
www.chinatownphoenix.com
Mitchell’s Tap
3356 S. HalstedChicago, IL 773.927.6073
Sunday-Friday11am-2am
Saturday11am-3am
www.mitchellstap.net
Alumnae Updates1965Christine (Smith) Jalove is a retired teacher and lives in Romeoville, IL. Her email address is [email protected].
1966Lorraine (Rezek) Cerwin is retired and residing in Temecula, CA. Her email address is [email protected].
1970Karen (Wojtalewicz) Friedberg is a nurse educator and lives in Bloomingdale, IL with her family. Her email address is [email protected].
1971Elaine Olkiewicz is a medical registration clerk and lives in Manteno, IL. Her email address is [email protected].
1981Gina (Nuzzo) Catezone is a paralegal and lives in Chicago.Her email address is [email protected].
1986Paula (Ramirez) Beahan is a teacher at St. Damian Grammar School in Oak Forest, IL. She resides in Oak Forest with her family. Her email address is [email protected].
mini-meTeORS
Molly & Kylie are daughters of
Richard Blake ‘95, Nick and Matt
Boehm are sons of Assistant Athletic
Director Mike Boehm ‘92, Ally Boehm
is daughter of Tom Boehm ‘97 and
Nick Plumb is a Future Meteor.
From left to right:Molly Blake, nick Boehm,kylie Blake, Matt Boehm,
Ally Boehm, nick Plumb
Mr. Richard E. Bara ‘61
Mr. Lawrence D. Blakley
Mr. Thomas P. Brown ‘53
Mr. Francis M. Connors ‘66
Mr. James H. Curfman ‘47
Mr. Brian G. Donovan ‘79
Mr. William J. Egan ‘65
Dr. Kenneth J. Fitzgerald ‘41
Mr. Thomas P. Granahan ‘57
Mr. Francis M. Holler ‘65
Mr. Thomas J. Horan ‘30
Mr. Thomas E. McFee ‘49
Mrs. Frances V. Novak
Mr. James J. O’Mara ‘32
Mr. Ralph T. Padilla ‘71
Mr. George W. Quinn ‘49
Mr. Lawrence T. Riordan ‘41
Mr. Robert E. Ryan ‘60
Mrs. Mary E. Scheck
Mr. Gary Strock Sr.
Mr. Gail D. Wakefield ‘42
Mr. William J. Warwick ‘52
Mr. Walter J. Wojak ‘60
De La Salle Institute extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the following De La Salle and Lourdes alumni and friends who
have recently passed away:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all
the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Live Jesus in our
hearts, forever.
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1994Henry Florez is a real estate developer and the president of The Nili Group, a Chicagoland real estate company. He resides in Chicago andhis email address is [email protected].
1995Richard Camacho is a service manager in the HVAC industry. He resides in Chicago with his family and can be reached at [email protected].
1999Douglas Bermudez works in the IT consulting and outsourcing industries and resides in Chicago. He also married Rossana Santandrea on July 24, 2010. The family resides in Chicago. Bermudez’s email address is [email protected].
Leonard Rosas lives in Mangialo, Guam. His email address is [email protected].
2000Carlo Garcia is an actor and artist working in the entertainment and nonprofit fields. His email address is [email protected] and his websites are www.carlogarcia.com and www.livingphilanthropic.com.
2002Lauren Giampa is a teacher’s assistant and lives in Oak Lawn, IL.Her email address is [email protected].
2003Aquee Easley is in supply chain engineering in the pharmaceuticals industry. He resides in North Bergen, NJ. Easley’s email addressis [email protected].
2005Pedro Guerra is a personal banker in the financial services industry. He lives in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
2006Matthew Thibodeaux-Major resides in Chicago and is working as a supervisor. His email address is [email protected].
2007Matt Synowiecki resides in Chicago. His email address is [email protected].
Alumni Updates
Rocky’sHost of Young Alumni Club Eventon January 20thLocated on the corner of 31st and Wells, Rocky’s has successfully been serving the people of Bridgeport and members of the De La Salle community since it opened in August 2009.
“The majority of our business is the neighborhood. And the neighborhood is De La Salle. So in essence, De La Salle has made us,” said Rocky’s co-owner Frank Castro.Castro along with his cousin, Frank Rende, got together to open Rocky’s, which features two bars with big screen televisions, a beer garden perfect for those Chicago summer nights, and a menu with delicious Italian sandwiches and bar food. Their drink menu includes specials like the Drunk Arnie, Root Beer Float, and the Rocky’s Creamer. If you’re not in the mood for the bar scene, Rocky’s has a huge Brunch Buffet every Sunday from 10AM-2PM for only $10.
“The West Bar is full of everything from fresh fruit, Danishes, eggs, fritatas, pasta, and chicken wings and so much more,” Castro said.
Rocky’s was chosen for this year’s De La Salle Young Alumni “Beat the Winter Blues” Party on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Young alumni gathered to have drinks and appetizers and to reconnect with each other.
“It’s always fun to get together with people you haven’t seen in a while and just sit and laugh. It brings back so many memories of such a special time in all of our lives,” said Margaret Grabowski ‘06.
rocky’s
234 West 31st StreetChicago, IL 60616312.842.9200
open Weekdays11am-2am
Saturday11am-3am
Sunday10am-2am
www.rockyschicago.com
Honoring Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69
Great Futures Galaan event to benefit de la salle institute
Friday, April 29, 2011University Club of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
Fourth Annual
office for Advancement3455 S. Wabash Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60616-3827312.842.7355
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAidPermit No. 3092
Chicago, IL
Address Service Requested
Monday, April 4, 2011 Doors open at 6:00 pm
De La Salle InstituteParmer Activity Center 3455 S. Wabash Ave.
$30 (Admission/Beverage/Food) • $35 Ticket at the Door
More Info!
All proceeds of the D-Final Event go toward the De La Salle Meteor Athletic Program and general scholarship fund.
www.dls.org
Reach your fitness goals & help us reach ours!
Facts About D-Final• NCAA Basketball Championship Game Broadcast on 4 Big Screens• Unlimited Food and Drinks
• Games & Cash Prizes• Silent Auction• Super Raffle Drawing With a $15,000 Grand Prize
For additional questions, please contact Mike Walsh, Communications Coordinator, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 145 or [email protected].
-FINAL20th Annual
Sponsored by Parente & Norem, P.C. - Attorneys At Law
De La Salle Institute proudly announces its partnershipwith the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathonas one of the newest charities.
run, walk or volunteer with Team De La Salle!Please visit www.dls.org/development/marathon.jsp or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Join TeamDe La Salle!
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