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Fall 2014
m a g a z i n eA publication for alumni and
friends of De La Salle Institute
DE LA SALLE
INSTITUTE
1889 2014
Educating Chicago for 125 years
Dear Alumni and Friends,
Happy 125th Anniversary to you and to the entire De La Salle Institute family!
One-hundred-and-twenty-five years of Lasallian education in the City of Chicago gives us reason to pause and reflect upon the accomplishments of a lifetime of faith, service, community and social justice.
This accomplishment would not have happened without the drive, determination and fidelity of Brother Adjutor of Mary, FSC, and the many Christian Brothers who taught and administered to the students and families and the foresight to include the Chicagoland business community to invest in the future of its citizens.
Their collective wisdom of creating a school that would help working-class families educate their children for employment in the arts, business, medicine, legal and educational communities has helped shape the life of Chicago and created a legacy of over 20,000 alums who have been formed by the values of a Lasallian education.
As we reflect upon our 125-year history, here are a few of the significant events that have shaped our legacy:
1889 - The cornerstone of De La Salle Institute is laid at 35th and Wabash. Bro. Adjutor of Mary, FSC raises $35,000 by offering $1,000 lifetime legacy scholarships to pay for the property.
1900 - St. John Baptist De La Salle is canonized by Pope Leo XIII.
1922 - De La Salle’s curriculum changes from a three-year commercial college to a four-year college preparatory program as required by the State of Illinois.
1939 - De La Salle’s Golden Jubilee Year begins on January 17 with a mayoral proclamation of “De La Salle Day in the City of Chicago.”
1946 - Expansion of the “technology curriculum” as the country recovers from World War II and prepares for the baby boom.
1947 - De La Salle becomes the first Catholic high school in Chicago to welcome six African-American students.
1950 - St. John Baptist De La Salle is declared the “Patron Saint of all Teachers” by Pope Pius XII.
1954 - The groundbreaking ceremony for the Clarke Building is held on March 17.
1961 - The cornerstone for the Dan Ryan Building is laid on June 19 by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley ’19.
1980 - The Christian Brothers celebrate 300 years of Lasallian Education.
1989 - De La Salle Institute celebrates its centennial with a birthday party, parade, Mass and banquet.
1989 - Brother Michael Quirk, FSC, becomes De La Salle’s first president.
1991 - The Augustus Tolton Adult Literacy Center is founded for the citizens of Chicago.
1998 - Dedication of the Parmer Activity Center, Hilton Student Commons, Collins Faculty Dining Room, Toth Foyer, Bansley Alumni Hall, Ayres-Conway Theatre, Hickey Music Center, Brach Academic Offices, Touhy Student Service Center, O’Donnell Executive Center, Nawara Media Center and the Signum Fidei Chapel occur.
2002 - De La Salle Institute opens separate Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women.
2006 - Completion of addition to De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women includes the Hilton Student Commons, several science labs, media center, administrative offices and the Francis and Clare Chapel.
2006 - De La Salle is the first school in Chicago to integrate the IBM Thinkpad Tablet PC into the curriculum, a critical innovation in educational leadership.
2007 - Lewis University opens a Chicago campus within De La Salle Institute. Lewis offers Master’s programs in Education, Criminal Justice, Nursing and Business Administration.
2008 - The first Great Futures Gala is held at the University Club of Chicago.
2009 - The Wall of Heroes is unveiled, honoring De La Salle alumni who have served in the military.
2011 - De La Salle expands its world language program with the addition of Mandarin.
2013 - De La Salle releases first mobile App.
2014 – The 125th Anniversary year begins with Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by Cardinal Francis George.
I hope you have many more to contribute to the list and will remind us what we’ve missed. It is indeed an honor to have the privilege of leading this great Lasallian legacy forward toward its 150th anniversary by working closely with all of you to advance the mission of Lasallian education in the City of Chicago!
May God continue to bless the De La Salle Institute family!
Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever!
Fr. Paul
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.
INSTITUTE CAMPUS FOR YOUNG MEN3434 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3898P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142
LOURDES HALL CAMPUS FOR YOUNG WOMEN1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722
TOLTON ADULT LITERACY CENTER - EAST CAMPUS3647 SOUTH STATE ST • CHICAGO, IL 60609-1951P 312.747.3471
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De La Salle MagazineFall 2014
EditorMichael K. Walsh
Photography Emily ArvizuHR Imaging – Root StudiosMichael K. Walsh Josh Wang
Contributing AuthorsChris AhearnEmily ArvizuIris Gist CochranBarbara HerringMandi KasperMichael K. Walsh
DesignerDesign BIG Dreams
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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 email to [email protected].
www.dls.org
De La Salle President Fr. Paul Novak
De La Salle InstituteBoard of Directors2014–2015 ChairmanMr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68
Vice ChairmanMr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67
MembersMr. Marshall A. BlakeMr. George A. Bonomo ‘59Mr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69Mr. Eugene L. FerrettiDr. Robert O. Graham ‘64Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSFBrother Michael Kadow, FSCDr. Scott A. KierSister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF ‘L64Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68Ms. Sharon R. O’BrienMr. Joseph D. Parente ‘84Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69Mrs. Cathryn P. TaylorMr. Thomas L. TaylorMr. James A. Vanek ‘64
President’s CouncilHonorable William J. Aukstik ‘64Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53
TABLE OF CONTENTS
De La Salle Magazine 1
ACADEMICSPreparing for Great Futures – Colleges & Universities the 2 Class of 2014 Are Attending2013-14 Meteor Academic Highlights 3Online Classes Now Available to De La Salle Students 3Dyknow Vision Aids Teachers & Students in DLS Classrooms 4Maintaining a Technological Advantage at De La Salle 5A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words 6-7De La Salle Welcomes Thirty International Students 8-9Welcoming New Faculty & Staff to DLS 10
FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYFrancis Cardinal George Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit at DLS 11Meteors Provide Service in Big Sky Country 12Tolton Student Zitlalitl Vargas Receives Spotlight on 13 Achievement AwardDe La Salle Hosting Annual Holidinner 13
ATHLETICSMeteor Fall Sport Update 14-16Meteor Hockey Program Begins Revival 16Where the Members of the Class of 2014 Are Continuing 16 Their Athletic Careers
DEVELOPMENTMeteors Return Home for 119th Annual Alumni Banquet 178th Annual Great Futures Gala Save the Date 18It’s Good to Be Home – Meteors Return for Career Day 18DLS Hosts 2014 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 19Meteor Alums Gather ‘Fore’ a Good Cause 19Upcoming Parent Association Events 20Ricobene’s Night for DLS 20Parent Association Leadership 202014-15 Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Scholars 21Make Your Mark, Leave a Legacy 21Chris Ahearn Joins DLS’ Office of Advancement 21Alumni Updates 22-23Mass of Remembrance 23In Memoriam 23Meteor Alumni Success Stories 24-25
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PREPARING FOR GREAT FUTURES Colleges & Universities the Class of 2014 Are Attending
Arizona State UniversityAuburn UniversityAugustana College
Ball State UniversityBoston University
Bradley UniversityCarthage College
Columbia College – ChicagoCornell College
DePaul UniversityDePauw University
Drake UniversityFurman University
Illinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois State University
Indiana TechLewis University
Louisiana State UniversityLoyola University – Chicago
Marquette UniversityMichigan State University
Mississippi State UniversityMorehouse College
North Carolina A&T UniversityNorthern Illinois University
Northern Michigan UniversityNorthwestern University
Purdue UniversitySaint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Saint Xavier UniversitySouthern Illinois University – Carbondale
Southern Illinois University – EdwardsvilleSouthern Methodist University
Syracuse University The Ohio State University
University of AlabamaUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Chicago
University of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of MiamiUniversity of Missouri – Columbia
University of Nebraska – LincolnUniversity of Nevada – Las Vegas
University of TampaUniversity of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – MilwaukeeValparaiso UniversityVillanova University
Western Illinois UniversityXavier University
As the members of the Class of 2014 prepare for their great futures after graduating from De La Salle Institute this spring, they are doing so at 95 colleges and universities across the United States. Some Meteors are as far away as Alabama (University of Alabama & Auburn University); Arizona (University of Arizona & Arizona State University); Louisiana (LSU & Xavier University of Louisiana); Massachusetts (Boston University); Nevada (UNLV); North Carolina (North Carolina A&T University) and Texas (Southern Methodist University).Other new De La Salle alumni are within or very near the city limits at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Illinois Institute of
Technology, Columbia College, DePaul University, Loyola University, the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University.In all, the members of the Class of 2014 have earned over $4.9 million in scholarship funds with a four-year potential just under $19.3 million.Wherever the members of the Class of 2014 choose to take the first steps of their journeys after graduating from De La Salle, they do so knowing how proud everyone within the De La Salle community is of them.Congratulations to all the Meteors and best of luck!
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In case you may have missed it in prior issues of De La Salle Magazine, here are some of the academic successes achieved by the Meteors during the 2013-14 school year:
• The Class of 2014 was awarded $4.9 million in college schol-arships with a four-year potential of $19.3 million.
• Eight students from the Lourdes Hall Campus attended a Women in Engineering seminar at Northwestern University.
• Yuan Yuan Wu ’14 and Jeff Van Dyke ’14 were chosen the 2014 Oswald Math Award winners.
• Samantha Tobias ’14 participated in the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Boeing Scholars Academy.
• A school-record 17 students were selected to the All-Catholic Honor Band that performed at Vandercook College of Music.
• Eighty-six students were inducted into the Br. J. Richard Rush Chapter of the National Honor
Society, raising the total number of members to 126.
• Mykhal Suide ’15 participated in the Academy for Future Leaders at IIT.
• Elena Vera ’14 and Jeff Van Dyke ’14 earned the Bausch & Lomb Science Award.
• Monica Goga ’14 and Grant Lapinski ’14 received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award.
• Twelve students were honored as Illinois State Scholars, increasing De La Salle’s total since 2001 to 194.
Once again proving that De La Salle Institute is the place where great futures begin...
Online Classes Now Available to De La Salle StudentsDe La Salle Institute has implemented two online courses into its curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year to challenge the 21st Century learner as well as further prepare our students for college. This article was written by De La Salle’s Associate Principal of Curriculum and Technology Paul Dirschl.
Research has shown a rapid increase in the demand for online learning over the last decade. Accord-ing to a 2013 report by the Babson Survey Research Group, over 6.7 million postsecondary students were enrolled in at least one online class in 2011, compared to only 1.6 million in 2002.
Moreover, the retention rate and student academic performance have been extremely positive.
According to a study done by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009, students who took all or part of their class online performed better, on average, than those taking the same course through traditional face-to-face instruction.
At De La Salle, the online History of Chicago and Philosophy classes have students at both campuses engaged in online learning.
One of the De La Salle students participating in the online Philosophy class is Honors student Kiersten Hill ’15.
“I am enjoying the online philosophy course,” Hill said. “The class is important to learn how to navigate through a class while not be-ing taught in the traditional classroom setting to prepare for college.”
Said De La Salle Associate Principal of Curriculum and Technology Paul Dirschl: “The incorporation of an online curriculum can cre-ate flexibility and student enrichment in the future.
“Furthermore, the online courses have created opportunities for faculty and students to maximize the usage of technology in the class-room through discussion forums, videos, podcasts and a flipped classroom structure.”
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The members of De La Salle’s National Honor Society.
One of the innovations to De La Salle’s curriculum for the 2014-15 school year is the implementation of the Dyknow Vision software. This article was written by Paul Dirschl, De La Salle’s Associate Principal of Curriculum and Technology.
Educators mistakenly can look at technology and academics as two separate endeavors. However, the implementation of the Dyknow Vision software will create positive, modern progression and momentum towards collaborative academic learning technologies between the instructor and students in the classroom at De La Salle Institute.
Dyknow Vision is a collaborative learning program that helps teachers present lessons and assess how well each student understands the content in real time.
The Dyknow Vision software has already produced academic progression in three areas: collaboration, communication and academic understanding. The software is set up to allow teachers and students to collaborate through Power Point integration, delivering content, group work, chatting and polling students.
Insofar as in a math class, the teacher can create a graph and all students can actively collaborate on their Tablet PCs together to solve the problem. Instructors control the functionality of the program and the possibilities are enormous.
Instructors can share and annotate preexisting lessons or create new lessons, create active learning through collaboration tools, quickly assess student understanding and gather insight during a lesson.
Student understanding can be assessed instantaneously with a request status by the
instructor in which students’ responses can assist instructors with depth, progression and
comprehension of content. Furthermore, the Dyknow Vision software can help students outside of the classroom as well.
One of the benefits is students having the option to replay notebooks before a test with replayable content. Overall, the Dyknow Vision software will create a positive academic synergy between the instructor and students via the usage of technology in the classroom.
The implementation of this software will continue the technological goal of De La Salle Institute corresponding with the school’s academic vision to foster a desire for excellence in
education.
Dyknow Vision Aids Teachers & Students in De La Salle Classrooms
Dirschl’s computer displays the teacher’s viewpoint of the Dyknow software
Freshman Aaron Galka ’18 uses the Dyknow software on his laptop during
Paul Dirschl’s Honors World History class
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This article was written by De La Salle’s Associate Principal of Curriculum and Technology Paul Dirschl.
As of the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, De La Salle is proud to equip the Class of 2018 with state-of-the-art Tablet laptops, the Lenovo Yoga.
“The Lenovo Yoga is equipped with all of the necessary technological tools for our students to succeed over the next four years and beyond,” De La Salle Associate Principal for Curriculum and Technology Paul Dirschl said.
“The Lenovo Yoga will advance the academic technology in the classroom by progressively allowing students to become more engaged in the classroom and transform information into knowledge and knowledge into action.”
The Lenovo Yoga comes equipped with an Intel processor, Windows 8.1 software, a digitized stylus and dual functionality. The dual functionality of the Lenovo Yoga empowers students to engage in the learning process that best fits their individual academic needs.
The Lenovo Yoga’s multi-functionality enables students to type or handwrite notes in Tablet mode. Moreover, the digital stylus allows students to handwrite information with pristine accuracy and the touch-screen capabilities allow students to access information in a variety of ways.
The pinch-zoom feature of the touch screen allows for a more intuitive navigation through books and notes.
The student response of the Lenovo Yoga has been extremely positive.
“I love the Lenovo Yoga,” Honors student Mahmuud Thomas ’18 said. “The computer has a lot of different note-taking features, such as Tablet mode where the laptop folds into a Tablet for handwriting and the touch-screen feature for easier scrolling through information in my classes.”
Maintaining a Technological Advantage at De La Salle
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1. Thomas Harris Jr. ’18 completes an assignment in Mr. Dirschl’s class.
2. Randy Nguyen ’18 and Adrian Nuno ’18 take notes on their state-of-the-art Lenovo Yoga laptops.
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1. Homecoming queen Doralyn Marshall enjoys a dance with her date, Gerald Robinson ’70, at the 1970 prom.
2. Larry Falat ’75 tees up a slap shot as a member of the Skating Meteors hockey team prior to a game in the 1973-74 season.
3. The Meteor band gathers for a group photo in celebration of its 25th anniversary during the 1950-51 school year.
4. Longtime faculty member Dennis Sheehan gets the crowd going during the Homecoming pep rally in the 1998-99 school year.
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5. Dana Dalrymple ’07 prepares to cut the ribbon during the opening ceremonies for the brand-new commons at the Lourdes Hall Campus in September 2006.
6. The Meteors are well represented on the NBC television show “It’s Academic” in the 1963-64 school year. Joining faculty representative Elvin Lewandowski ’39 and host Ed Grennan are: (Front Row): Owen Brady ’64, Raymond Padvoiskis ’64 and Bernard Whitley Jr. ’64. In the back row are Karl Steigerwald ’64, Dr. Nicholas Klokochar ’64 and George Brynda ’64.
7. Two students make good use of the Sun Motor Tester as part of their automotive class during the 1958-59 school year.
8. The staff of the Victory poses with the most recent issue of the student newspaper from the 1978-79 school year. Left to right are: Mike Maratea ’79, editor John Soch ’79, Greg Smith ’79, moderator Br. Joseph Saurbier, FSC, Derek Martin ’79, Steve Solava ’79 and Andy Mansell ’79.
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Chun To (Jerry) Chiu Chun To (Jerry) Chiu ‘15 is enrolled in the College Prep Program. Originally from Hong Kong, he is a senior at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men.
“My feelings for De La Salle are very profound. Although it is not as large a
high school as others, it gives me a warm feeling and makes me feel like I am a part of the family that is De La Salle.
“I remember my first day at De La Salle two years ago. It was a whole new environment, and a language that I was not familiar with. It took me a long time to fit into a new life in another coun-try, but my biology teacher, Mr. (David) Hanke, helped me a lot.
“Whenever I had any challenges such as things I did not un-derstand in class, he would patiently help me after school. I was surprised by this because the teachers in Hong Kong will not spend much time after school to answer your questions and be a patient mentor.
“Also my band director, Mr. (Larry) Pawlowski, gave me a lot of opportunities to show my talents. He assigned me as the percus-sion leader and also gave me opportunities to play the piano for important events at school.
“My classmates are kind and friendly; I can’t wait to see them at school! I am really thankful that I have met these teachers and classmates in this life; maybe this is fate! I will treasure them as the little plants.
“I am lucky that I have been born in this generation and I don’t need to worry about my basic need for living. I can wholeheart-edly focus on my academics and do the best as I can. I won’t give up the chances I get and I will always try to be the best.
“I am going to study education at Florida International Univer-sity. I dream of becoming a teacher and a guide. I want to teach our next generation and make them pillars of our society.”
Xin Yi (Erica) Wang Xin Yi (Erica) Wang ‘15 is a senior at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women and is enrolled in the Honors Program. She is originally from China. Here is her reflection as to the impact that De La Salle is having on her life:
“I like De La Salle because everybody is so nice and helpful. I came here during my sophomore year and I was not good at English like I am now.
“I am afraid to speak loudly and I didn’t understand the classes very well. However, almost every student and teacher is very patient to answer my questions and explain things to me again. The teachers and students are like friends and they have great interaction in class.
“My guardians chose De La Salle for me. Some of their friends’ children graduated from De La Salle and they researched some information on the school’s website.
“My favorite classes are Advanced Placement English IV taught by Mr. (Justin Costello-) Stebelton and AP Calculus taught by Ms. (Norma) Ramos.
“Two of the colleges I want to apply to are the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and the University of Texas at Austin. I am interested in majoring in Computer Science or Media.”
De La Salle international students Zhen Yu Li ‘16 and Lou Haowen ‘16.
De La Salle Welcomes Thirty International StudentsRegardless of the continent from which the 30 international students who are attending De La Salle originally called home, they all have arrived at the Institute with one goal in mind: Receiving the best Lasallian, college-preparatory education possible that will pre-pare them for their great futures.
De La Salle Magazine asked four of our international students to reflect upon their lives at De La Salle. Here are their responses:
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Eshatva Mithal Eshatva Mithal ’15 is in his first year as a student at De La Salle. Mithal is originally from India. He is enrolled in the College Prep program and counts Honors Mandarin IV among the classes he is taking.
Here are Mithal’s initial observations as to being a student at De La Salle:
“When I first came to Chicago, I picked De La Salle Institute for my senior year for numerous reasons. While going through all the booklets and pamphlets, I discovered De La Salle possessed an incredible student body. Moreover, the sports at De La Salle caught my eye, which led me to join the tennis team.
“Here at De La Salle, my supportive college counselor is current-ly guiding me through the college process. The college process seemed daunting, but once it was explained to me, it became easy to go through. My schedule got filled as soon as I started school. My schedule has been tight since the first day of school, but I enjoy studying because of my stellar friends and teachers.
“In the future, I am looking to pursue computer science as my career in life. De La Salle has been helping me through all the basic knowledge I need to have before going to college.
“Judging by the schedule, I am definitely going to be primed for college soon. I hope to go to a university in Illinois because of the unbeatable computer science programs offered.
“As for colleges and universities, I’m interested in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Purdue, Washington State, Ohio State, Texas Tech, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.
“I will try my best to fulfill my goals this year and will never let De La Salle escape from my memories. Also, I will never ever forget another thing…the delicious cookies.”
Xinran (Joyce) Luo Xinran (Joyce) Luo ‘16 is a junior at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. Luo, who is from China, is enrolled in the College Prep program while also taking Honors and Advanced Placement classes. Here is her reflection as to the impact that De La Salle has had on her life.
“I like the people here at De La Salle, because they are very friendly and helpful. My classmates are nice; they are willing to help me at any time. My teachers are nice too; they are very pa-tient to explain everything that I do not understand. De La Salle has many interesting activities, and I really enjoy them.
“I chose this school for several reasons. First, it is close to my house. Second, my families and friends recommended this school to me. Third, this school has a beautiful environment. Last but not least, this school has powerful teaching resources.
“My favorite classes are Honors Biology, Honors Geometry, and Web Page Development. I was in Honors Biology when I was a sophomore. This class taught me tons of knowledge on biology and some knowledge on chemistry. This class helped me a lot, because I am interested in biochemistry.
“I am in Honors Geometry this year. I am interested in shapes and numbers. This class can help me combine these things together. I am also in Web Page Development this year. This class teaches me the skills on designing web pages. I think this is very useful in my future career.
“My favorite teachers are Mr. (Michael) Evans, Ms. (Norma) Ramos, and Ms. (Diniah) Dean. Mr. Evans is a great teacher, because he teaches us in many different and interesting ways. Ms. Ramos is very helpful. She is willing to help her students at any time, and she is able to make Geometry easy to understand. Ms. Dean is patient and amiable; she usually gives her students a second chance.
“As for my future, I want to go to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with the goal of becoming a biochemist or nutritionist.”
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Front: Chun To Chiu ‘15, Tianfu Rios Li ‘16, Xichu Chen ‘18, Cen Ming Feng ‘17, Yan Sun ‘18, Yun Ki Ngai ‘18, Xitong (Hayden) Liang ‘18 Back: Ruilong Ma ‘15, Jeong Park ‘16, Jonas Zabarauskas ‘15, Jiefu Deng ‘17, Hongsen Zhao ‘16, Jia Jian Huang ‘16, Eshatva Mithal ‘15, Yu Zhong ‘15, Jia Ming Zang ‘16
Front: Yulin Deng ‘16, YuMeng Xie ‘18, Duan Duan Luo ‘18, Manting Xiong ‘17, Angy Wu Feng ‘15 Back: Xin Yi Wang ‘15, Amy Wu Feng ‘16, Xinran (Joyce) Luo ‘16, Celia Feng Feng ‘15, Elin Feng Cen ‘15
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Welcoming Our New Faculty & Staff to De La Salle!De La Salle Institute proudly announces the following individuals have joined the faculty and staff for the 2014-15 school year.
On the Institute Campus for Young Men, Mark Brooks is teaching English and Spanish, Jessica Lafontaine is teaching English, Mike McCrohan is teaching Biology, Arthur Reliford is teaching Chemistry and James Segredo is a guidance counselor. Chris Ahearn is the Development Coordinator.
On the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, Nicole Accomando is a guidance counselor, Mariah Burt is the attendance dean and Mary Cooper is teaching Math. Also at the Lourdes Hall Campus, Chris Bodinet ‘05 is a new member of the cafeteria staff and Penny O’Leary is the assistant in the attendance office.
Sandrine Winiecke is teaching French at both campuses.
De La Salle welcomes all of these individuals to its staff and wishes them every future success.
First Row: Penny O’Leary, Mary Cooper, Nicole Accomando Second Row: Mike McCrohan, Sandrine Winiecke, Jessica Lafontaine, James Segredo, Mark Brooks Third Row: Mariah Burt, Chris Ahearn, Arthur Reliford Not Pictured: Chris Bodinet ‘05
FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE CELEBRATES MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AT DE LA SALLE
On August 22, De La Salle Institute celebrated the beginning of the new school year with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit.
As De La Salle is celebrating its 125th anniversary, the liturgy, which was held in the Parmer Activity Center, was celebrated by the Archbishop of Chicago, Francis Cardinal George.
Near the conclusion of the liturgy, Cardinal George provided those in attendance with a moving and impactful address. As a man of academic excellence and letters, Cardinal George also accepted an honorary diploma from De La Salle.
After the Mass, Cardinal George took pictures with students, parents and staff, providing them with a memory that will last a lifetime. In fact, His Eminence also took part in the all-school photo that was taken to commemorate De La Salle’s 125th anniversary.
De La Salle is immensely blessed and thankful that His Eminence chose to spend some of his day at our school and to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit as part of our 125th anniversary.
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1. Francis Cardinal George recites the Eucharistic prayer during the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
2. Rafal Szacilowski ’15, Sal Garcia ’16 and Gabino Coss ’15 meet His Eminence after Mass.
3. Ashleigh Baugh ’15, Nicole Sheppard ’15 and Brianna Jorgensen ’15 take a memorable photo with Francis Cardinal George
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Chris Wood has spent the last 24 years as a member of the De La Salle faculty. Wood, who teaches Church History, World Religions and Ancient Civilizations and Cultures, is also the faculty advisor for the National Honor Society at the Institute Campus for Young Men as well as the Director of Video Operations for the Meteor football program.
In the summer of 2014, Wood was given the opportunity to join three other faculty members in chaperoning a service trip to De La Salle’s Blackfeet Community in Montana.
Here is Wood’s reflection on making this journey for the first time:
This past June, I had the opportunity to remind myself why I have remained a Lasallian high school teacher for the past 24 years.
Just a few days after school was dismissed for the summer, three of my adult colleagues, eight amazing young Meteor men and I began our journey of service and self-discovery. We were on our way to the state of Montana, heading for the Blackfeet Reservation located near Glacier National Park for a week of service, faith sharing, and Lasallian fellowship.
Our hosts were the Christian Brothers of the De La Salle Blackfeet Community, residing in Browning, Montana. Our group leader and spiritual mom was Ms. Vogel, our cook was Mr. Hickel, and our soul and heartbeat was Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC.
Off into the west we went with open minds and hearts willing to be taken wherever the spirit would lead us. I was truly impressed that our young men willingly decided to spend their first full week of summer break in the selfless service of others - even though they knew not what to fully expect.
Our days were soon spent performing manual labor, cleaning the grounds of the De La Salle Blackfeet grammar school. Our late afternoons were spent accomplishing chores that included food preparation and bunkhouse cleaning, and our evenings in quiet meditation and communal prayer after socializing over long dinners.
Through it all, we were growing into a family focused on doing whatever was asked of us the following day. The positive energy of our group was evident each morning when we would discover the tasks our new day had in store for us and we would quickly divvy up the chores before us. Never once did our young men complain or argue over the work asked of our group.
While the Blackfeet children who attend the school were on summer holiday, our boys did have the opportunity to meet and socialize with a few of the young people enrolled in the school and they quickly bonded. It was a privilege to witness. We also had the honor of meeting with a Blackfeet holy man and grandson of an authentic Blackfeet chief who shared his culture and native spirituality with our group.
We also did have a day to explore the local natural attractions and we were treated to breathtaking views and spectacular scenery that have made Glacier National Park famous. Hiking trails took us past glacial lakes, waterfalls, and a local moose or two. We spent a few late nights stargazing and realizing that the state of Montana - “Big Sky Country” - is aptly named.
With each new day, each new task, and each new experience, I grew more proud to be in the company of such wonderful young people.
Saint La Salle frequently told his Brothers, “To inspire and instill the Christian Spirit in the young people entrusted to your care is the greatest miracle you can perform.”
Surely Saint La Salle also knew that there are times when our students can inspire and instill that same Christian Spirit in us. I am truly and humbly in their debt.
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1. An impromptu stop was made in Chester, MT for this photo opp. Left to Right: Tomas Cortez ‘16, Nestor Carbajal ‘16, Quintin Black ‘17, Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC, Alejandro Becerra ‘15, Cesar Carbajal ‘15, Dimitri Villalobos ‘17, Roger Becerra ‘16, Daniel Freeman ‘16
2. The Meteors gather in front of the De La Salle Blackfeet School Top: De La Salle faculty member Chris Wood, Dimitri Villalobos ‘17, Cesar Carbajal ‘15, Tomas Cortez ‘16, Roger Becerra ‘16, Alejandro Becerra ’15, Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC, former De La Salle faculty member Tad Hickel Bottom: Daniel Freeman ‘16, Nestor Carbajal ‘16, Quintin Black ‘17, De La Salle Institute Campus Minster Emily Vogel
3. The Meteors head for home after a wonderfully fulfilling service trip in Montana
4. Roger Becerra ’16 and Tomas Cortez ‘16 show their Meteor spirit in Glacier National Park
FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITY
Tolton Student Zitlalitl Vargas Receives Spotlight on Achievement Award
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The following story was written by Tolton Center instructor Emily Arvizu regarding Tolton student Zitlalitl Vargas and her winning an Illinois Secretary of State Spotlight on Achievement Award earlier this year.
Vargas was one of 10 students statewide honored for their achievements. Participants were recognized at a ceremony at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. Spotlight on Achievement winners received $200 from the Illinois Press Association Foundation, a plaque and a personalized Illinois Blue Book.
Here is Vargas’ story:
Zitlalitl and her four children have been students in Tolton Center’s English as a Second Language (ESL) and Family Literacy program for the past three years.
In May, Zitlalitl was awarded the Illinois Secretary of State Spotlight on Achievement Award to honor her years of hard work and dedication to learning the English language. Tolton Center is very proud of Zitlalitl and all of her accomplishments.
“What motivated me to come to the English class is that I wanted to learn the English language,” Vargas said. “Read, talk, write and translate into Spanish. I want my children to be bilingual.
“I feel so proud when I learn something new that I was supposed to have learned before. I remember when I was a child I felt like I was not in the right place because I felt like other (English-speaking) people looked at me differently because I only spoke Spanish.
“Studying English has helped me to understand content and pronunciation of English words. It makes me feel happy to be able to read something like a newspaper or my mail. I feel so proud because I have helped people fill out job applications and I took my children downtown by train.
“We were able to go inside many stores where the people only speak English and I was able to talk with and understand them. My children seem very proud of me.
“Winning the Spotlight on Achievement Award was amazing! My experiences when I went to Springfield were wonderful. I still can’t believe it. When I work and put forth the effort, I can get a reward.
“The experience was wonderful!”
Said Vargas’ Tolton instructor Yvonne Cisco: “She is a modern-day symbol for strength, determination and love....She will go on to college and she will be a bilingual advocate in her community.
“Her book and her story will motivate her four beautiful children to do what Mama did!”
Congratulations, Zitlalitl!
DE LA SALLE HOSTING ANNUAL HOLIDINNER
On Dec. 3, 2014, De La Salle’s Office of Campus Ministry will continue one of its holiday traditions as it holds the annual Holidinner in the Hilton Commons at the Institute Campus for Young Men.
The Holidinner consists of De La Salle inviting area residents to enjoy a meal, holiday festivities and fellowship provided by our students and staff. Last year, over 100 Meteors participated in this most worthwhile event, along with Santa Claus, who took pictures with everyone in attendance who wanted a keepsake.
If you are interested in attending or contributing to this year’s Holidinner, please contact De La Salle’s Campus Ministry Director at the Institute Campus, Emily Vogel, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 126 or [email protected].
Tolton student Zitlalitl Vargas and her daughter, Jocelyn, join Illinois Secre-tary of State Jesse White for a photo
Members of the Tolton Adult Literacy Center gather with Zitlalitl Vargas and her family at the State Capitol in Springfield
METEOR FALL SPORT UPDATE
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Catherine Nowaczyk ‘15
Catherine Nowaczyk ’15 became the first female cross country athlete in De La Salle history to place at the Illinois High School Association’s University High Regional in which De La Salle’s boys and girls teams both were third. Nowaczyk was third in the regional with a time of 20 minutes, 41 seconds, competing against a field of 47 runners.Nowaczyk qualified for the state
meet for the second consecutive season. In 2013, she also advanced to the state finals, placing 193rd. As a team this season, De La Salle’s boys and girls teams placed fourth at the Reavis Invitational. At the Bremen Invitational, the Meteor girls team was seventh, while the boys team took 10th.In dual competition, the girls team defeated Oak Forest 26-30. The girls team also defeated Muchin Prep (21-27) and Rich South (20-41). The boys team posted wins over Muchin Prep (27-29) and Rich South (22-37).
FootballThe Meteor varsity was 1-5 at deadline with a 57-20 nonconference victory over Round Lake highlighting the schedule.Quarterback Tom Duddleston ’16 was the leading passer among the schools covered by the SouthtownStar newspaper with 146 completions in 241 attempts for 1,849 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Bryce Sutherland ’15 (41 receptions, 599 yards, 6 TDs), Eric Rooks ’17 (39 receptions, 424 yards, 4 TDs), Donald Gardner ’16 (30 receptions, 368 yards, 5 TDs) and Drew Chavarria ’15 (21 receptions, 323 yards, 4 TDs) were the Meteors’ leading receivers.The freshman Meteors had wins over Bradley-Bourbonnais, Round Lake, Fenwick, Marmion, and St. Francis, while the sophomore team defeated Round Lake.
GolfThe Meteors were one of four schools to qualify for the Illinois High School Association’s sectional competition after competing in the Class 2A University High Regional. This marked the first time in De La Salle history that the golf team has accomplished this feat.Representing the Meteors were Matt Edelhauser ’15, James Ronzio ’15, Brandon Serrano ’15, Andrew Sperando ’15, Max Webber ’15 and John Zlotkowski ’15. Congrats to the Meteors and coaches Steve Hopkins and Vince Correa!In regular season play, De La Salle placed 10th at the Bishop McNamara Invitational and ninth in the Chicago Catholic League tournament.
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The Meteor football team prepares for its game against Round Lake.
Front: Andrew Sperando ‘15, Brandon Serrano ‘15 Back: John Zlotkowski ‘15, Matt Edelhauser ‘15, Max Webber ‘15, James Ronzio ‘15, Head Coach Steve Hopkins.
Boys SoccerThe Meteor varsity was 7-9-2 as of the deadline. On Sept. 23, De La Salle defeated St. Ignatius 4-3, marking the Meteors’ first victory over the Wolfpack since 2007.Jorge Garcia ’17, Kyle Robinson ‘16, Sal Garcia ‘16 and David Dominguez ’15 were the goal-scorers for De La Salle with goalkeeper Nestor Carbajal ‘16 recording the win.In addition to beating St. Ignatius, the Meteors earned decisions over St. Lawrence Seminary (WI) and Chicago Academy in nonconference play and beat DePaul Prep, Loyola Academy, St. Francis de Sales and St. Rita in Chicago Catholic League competition.
Girls Swimming
Erin Hughes ‘16
The Meteor girls swimming program had 22 members this season – 12 on the varsity level and 10 on the junior varsity. Among the highlights was the performance of Erin Hughes ’16, who set a personal best in the 100 free with a time of 59.94 seconds against Mother McAuley. Hughes also was second in the 50 free with a time of 27.21.
The 200 medley relay team of Mia Hayford ‘16, Leslie Garfias ‘18, Hannah Tassone ’15 and Hughes was second against Mother McAuley.Additionally, the Meteors were fifth at the Evergreen Park Invitational, finishing with 135 points. Among the highlights were Hughes finishing second in the 100 free with a time of 1:00.30 and the 200 free relay team of Hayford, Garfias, Jazmin Garcia ’17 and Hughes placing third with a time of 2:01.02.
Girls TennisAtop the list of Meteor achievements was a 5-0 victory over GCAC rival Queen of Peace. Blaze Bonko ’16 and Ali Bailey ’15 were winners for De La Salle in singles competition while the doubles teams of Mariah Crowe ’15 and Perri Jones ’15 and Olivia Nunez ’17 and Karina Utreras ’16 also prevailed.In the Meteors’ 3-2 loss to Mother McAuley, Bonko and Bailey were winners in singles play. Bonko at No. 1 singles was the lone De La Salle winner in 4-1 losses to Resurrection and Regina Dominican.In De La Salle’s 3-2 setback to Trinity, Bonko was victorious as were Crowe and Jones at No. 1 doubles.
Girls VolleyballThe Meteors, who began the season ranked No. 6 by the SouthtownStar and No. 8 by the Chicago Sun-Times, also had outside hitter Carleigh Barringer ’15 and outside hitter Mary Kate Byrnes ’15 ranked among the top 50 players in the area by the Sun-Times.As of deadline, the Meteors were 21-2 overall and 4-1 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division with league victories over Resurrection, Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican and St. Ignatius.In tournament play, the Meteors won the De La Salle Tournament with Byrnes chosen the MVP and middle hitter Kyra White ’15 and setter Natalie Arredia ’15 also named to the All-Tournament Team.De La Salle was second at the Chicago Christian Tournament as Arredia was selected to the first team and Barringer named to the second team.
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The boys soccer team enjoys the Homecoming Pep Rally.
Mary Kate Byrnes ‘15, Natalie Arredia ‘15, Carleigh Barringer ‘15, and Kyra White ‘15
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As part of the rebirth of the De La Salle hockey program, head coach John Wallin has begun dryland training with approximately 15 Meteors who are interested in participating in the sport.During the 90-minute sessions in the Parmer Activity Center, Wallin teaches the student-athletes a variety of aspects of hockey, including passing, shooting and stickhandling as well as breakout, agility and high-speed drills.“Their energy and enthusiasm is very high,” Wallin said of his Skating Meteors. “Our main objectives are to learn the De La Salle hockey team’s pursuit of perfect effort in all areas and to learn the practice disciplines.“We are striving for perfect effort each practice, each drill and each play. We are striving for perfect effort in everything we do: Each day, practice, game and in the classroom.”The tenets covered in the practices include the coaches’ teaching methodology, drill structure, team development, offensive strategy, defensive strategy and goalie development.
Meteor Hockey Program
Begins Revival
Girls BasketballAkilah Fletcher – Denison University (Ohio)Kelsey Herrera – Concordia University (Wisconsin)Alesia Stewart – Indiana Tech
Girls GolfEmily Brown – Lewis University
Girls SoftballNicole Roney – Robert Morris University
Girls TennisKhalia Powell – North Carolina A&T
Girls VolleyballJessica Hermle – Carthage CollegeJulianna Townsend – Morton College (Illinois)
Boys BaseballIvan Guzman – Benedictine UniversityGlenn Kubek – Marietta College (Ohio)Alex Padilla – Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleTrevino Rodriguez – Villanova University
Boys BasketballAaron Jones – Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Paulius Zabilevicius – Gillette College (Wyoming)
FootballAlan Bilina – Lindenwood University – BellevilleCollin Farley – Lindenwood University – BellevilleJamarco Jones – Ohio State UniversityKyle Malan – Western Illinois UniversityAnthony Pierce – Northwestern UniversityRyan Rickert – Northern Michigan UniversityAaron Roberts – Syracuse UniversityNajee Smith – Lindenwood University – BellevilleShelby Spence – University of ChicagoEric Tremore – Benedictine UniversityMikale Wilbon – University of Nebraska
Boys SoccerOscar Martinez – Benedictine UniversitySimon Aldama – Illinois CollegeArgenis Razon – DePaul University
Boys TennisSteven Hill – Morehouse College
Boys WrestlingCollin Farley – Lindenwood University – Belleville
WHERE THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2014 ARE CONTINUING THEIR ATHLETIC CAREERS
Meteor hockey head coach John Wallin shows the Meteors proper shooting techinique.
DEVELOPMENT
On Friday, October 10, 2014, De La Salle Institute hosted the 119th Annual Alumni Banquet in the Hilton Commons at the Institute Campus for Young Men. It was the third year in a row having the banquet at the Institute Campus and our 200 guests could not have been happier to be home.
The evening was jam-packed with activities. Starting off the night was the Mass in the school’s Signum Fidei chapel where guests celebrated their anniversary milestones, along with remembering those classmates who have passed before us. After Mass, the networking reception officially began as attendees were able to enjoy the great food and drinks while catching up with their classmates.
Not only was there time to catch up with classmates, current students also were on hand and provided campus tours to showcase how the school has changed in the past 125 years. With some attendees not being back to the campus in over 30 years, you can imagine the questions they had!
Honored at a special reception was the Golden Jubilee Class of 1964, celebrating its 50th Anniversary along with the Silver Jubilee Class of 1989, celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Congratulations to both the Classes of 1964 and 1989!
This year, De La Salle proudly honored Sergio Masvidal ’64 and Jeff Bryk ’89 with the Honor Key Awards, as their exemplary dedication to and outstanding support of our school have set a wonderful standard for others to follow in our community.
De La Salle wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to all of the De La Salle anniversary classes who raised more than $24,475 for their anniversary class gift scholarship funds. The money raised will help support the student financial assistance program.
For more information about supporting your class gift scholarship fund, please contact De La Salle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist Cochran, at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or [email protected].
1. Honor Key recipient Sergio Masvidal ’64 (right) joins Alumni Association president Steve Burrows ’91.
2. Steve Burrows provides Jeff Bryk ’89 (left) with his Honor Key3. Thirty-seven members of the Class of 1964 gather for a group photo4. The Class of 1949 displays its Meteor pride with a banner
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It’s Good to be Home!On Thursday, October 9th, 18 individuals returned to De La Salle and participated in this year’s Alumni Career Day.
Juniors and seniors on both campuses heard firsthand about a variety of professions including advertising, broadcasting, edu-cation, engineering, federal law enforcement, financial services, music, public relations and recreation.
Many spoke about how their own educational experiences at De La Salle helped shape their career choices. Alumni between the years of 1945 and 2009, representing both the Institute and Lourdes Hall Campuses, volunteered their time to make the day a tremendous success.
Thanks again to those who came out!
1. Thirteen Career Day speakers gather for a group photo at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. First row: Fernando Jones ’82, Emily Preikschat ’09, Erin White ’07, Keith Alexander ’85, Terence Young ’03, Brian Packer ’01, Joe Wodark ‘01 Second row: William Colletti ’07, Kevin Thompson ’92, Edwin Phillips ’67, Bernard Myszkowski ’62, Anthony Brooks ’75, Ty’Juan Cratic ‘03
2. Erin White ’07 discusses her job as a program supervisor for the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association.
3. Annyce Brackins ’15 shares a moment with CBS 2 Chicago’s Derrick Young ’86.
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Save The Date!8th Annual Great Futures Gala
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Mark Your Calendar to Celebrate Our 125th Anniversary Year
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De La Salle Hosts 2014 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
On Friday, October 3, 2014, De La Salle’s Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2014 was announced during a midfield ceremony at halftime
of the Homecoming football game against Lake Forest Academy.
A celebratory reception and dinner took place in the Hilton Commons prior to the ceremony,
giving each inductee the opportunity to speak and thank those who played key roles in their athletic successes.
Congratulations to Frank A. Brown II ‘01 (Football and Baseball), Bernard Cole ’81 (Basketball), Kristin R. Dabrowski ‘04 (Basketball and Soccer), Michael J. Hughes ’65 (Football and Basketball) and Eric P. Keefner ‘00 (Baseball and Football) who were selected for their significant contributions to the Meteor athletic program.If you would like to nominate a former De La Salle student, faculty/staff member, athletic director, coach or trainer who is worthy of induction into the Sports Hall of Fame, please contact De La Salle’s
Director of Development, Iris Gist Cochran, at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or [email protected].
WAY TO GO METEORS!
Meteor Alums Gather ‘Fore’ a Good CauseThe 2014 Alumni Association Golf Invitational was held on Saturday, September 6th at Old Oak Country Club in Homer Glen, IL.
The weather was nearly perfect, the course was in great shape and a good time was had by all.
Over 32 teams (130 golfers) competed for first place along with numerous proximity contests on the course. After the 18 holes were played, golfers met in the clubhouse for the closing reception which included a delicious meal and raffle prizes.
Thank you to everyone who attended as well as those who sponsored the event. A complete list of sponsors can be found on the De La Salle website. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Inductees into the Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014 were Mike Hughes ’65, Bernard Cole ’81, Eric Keefner ’00, Kristin Dabrowski ’04 and Frank Brown ’01.
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Ron Vari ‘92, Pat Vari ‘92, Robert Tracy, Steve Burrows ‘91, Charles Wyack, Tom Marks ‘94, John Gazda and Chuck Bartucci ‘91 enjoyed the 2014 Alumni Association Golf Invitational.
Upcoming Parent Association EventsNovember 20, 2014
Wine and Spirits Tasting Event, 6-9 p.m.
Join members of the parent community for the Wine and Spirits Tasting event featuring a wine tasting with complimentary food pairings, bourbon, scotch and beer samplings, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.
January 22, 2015 Parent Association Health and Wellness Meeting
New year, new you. The Parent Association will discuss ways for the whole family to eat right, stay fit & active and keep your New Year’s resolutions.
February 14-15, 2015 Student and Family Dances
Fathers bring your daughters, mothers bring your sons and students bring your parents to this two-night event. The Father/Daughter dance will take place on Saturday, February 14th and the Mother/Son dance will take place on Sunday, February 15th. Since it is Valentine’s Day weekend, what better way to say I love you or thank you than to bring your family to the dance and celebrate with the ones you love. Tickets are $27.50 each or $55 per couple.
March 26, 2015 Parent Association Internet Safety Meeting
A speaker will discuss what parents can do to ensure your child’s safety on the Internet.
May 14, 2015Parent Association End of the Year Meeting
Ricobene’s NightThe Parent Association hosted its Annual Fall Ricobene’s Night on September 24, 2014. Parents, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members showed up to support De La Salle and enjoy Ricobene’s food. De La Salle raised over $1,200! Thanks to all who attended and supported this wonderful event.
Parent Association Leadership 2014-2015Please welcome your Parent Association leadership team:
We are currently accepting nominations for the Vice President position. If you are interested in this position, please contact Christopher Ahearn, Development Coordinator, at [email protected] or 312-842-7355 ext. 154.
President Mona Edwards
Vice President
Treasurer Torina Benford
Secretary Vernessa Barnes
Freshman Class Rep Janel Inniss
Sophomore Class Rep Christine Scalise
Junior Class Rep Minelva Gallardo
Senior Class Rep Linda Carbajal
PARENT PLACE
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De La Salle Institute has greatly benefitted from charitable bequests from alumni and friends. These legacy gifts play an important role in the growth and success of the Institute and they help ensure that student scholarships, talented faculty, innovative technology and academic programs are available to students for generations to come. One of the easiest ways to make your mark through a planned gift is by having a legal will that directs the distribution of assets. First and foremost, when preparing your will, be certain to provide for the needs of your family. Next, you may choose a specific dollar amount to gift to De La Salle. In some cases, a donor will make gifts via property, a percentage of the estate resources or simply what is “left over” after distributions have been made to your family. For those who have an existing will, it can be amended by an attorney with a codicil that simply states the wishes to distribute funds to De La Salle.
For more information, you can also contact De La Salle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist Cochran, at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or by email at [email protected].
Note: We are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional in the field of law, accounting or insurance should be sought.
Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Exceeds $1.65 Million in Tuition Assistance Since 2007, De La Salle Institute has been the recipient of annual grants from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation to provide financial assistance to families with multiple children attending De La Salle. For the 2014-2015 academic year, we received a renewed grant of $214,750 from the Heerey Foundation that will provide tuition assistance to 78 “qualified students.” These Heerey scholars have indicated that this assistance has truly made a difference for their families. We remain grateful to the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation for its generous support and investment in our students. We look forward to continuing a very meaningful partnership with the Foundation. With dedicated benefactors like the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation, we can continue in our work to make De La Salle Institute the place where great futures begin.
Chris Ahearn Joins Office of AdvancementDe La Salle proudly announces that Chris Ahearn is the new Development Coordinator in the Office of Advancement.
Ahearn is a native Illinoisan and has worked in the nonprofit sector doing development and fundraising for the last four years. Ahearn has been employed by RefugeeOne, Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago and most recently, La Casa Norte.
Ahearn holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland and a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Southern University in Psychology.
Welcome to ‘D’, Chris!
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Make Your Mark, Leave a Legacy
DEVELOPMENT
De La Salle’s 2014 - 2015 Bernard Heerey Scholars
Alumni Updates
1951George Entress is retired and calls Orland Park, IL home. His email address is [email protected].
1954James Friel is retired from the Chicago Fire Department and lives in Fort Myers, FL. His email address is [email protected].
1957Walter Chodor is a retired civil engineer and lives in Chicago with his wife, Penny. Chodor’s email address is [email protected].
1960Ronald Gralewski is retired and lives in Palatine, IL. His email address is [email protected].
Archie (Tony) Lyke is employed as a director of development in the field of information services. He lives in Lake in the Hills, IL and his email address is [email protected].
1968Roger Hoffman is retired and resides in Lyons, IL. His email address is [email protected].
1971Richard Eligan is retired from the field of national security for the federal government. He resides in Upper Marlboro, MD. His email address is [email protected].
1973Leon Wright is retired from the United States Air Force and resides in Carrollton, VA. He and his wife, Theresa, are the proud parents of six children. Wright’s email address is [email protected].
1980Joaquin Lopez is in the consulting industry where he works as a chief information officer. Lopez, who lives in McKinney, TX, can be contacted at [email protected].
1984Timothy McGuinness is a curator who calls Chicago home. His email address is [email protected].
1985George Ferro resides in Chicago. His email address is [email protected].
1989Milton Patterson is a senior general manager for CSX Transportation in Nashville, TN. Patterson, who lives in Antioch, TN, can be contacted at [email protected].
1992Elzie Mitchell is serving in the United States Army and resides in Woodbridge, VA. His email address is [email protected]. De La Salle thanks Mitchell for his service and commitment to our country.
1996Brian Fairley is employed in the entertainment industry with a focus on television and film. He lives in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
1997Brian Donahue works in the construction industry as a senior project manager. He resides in Glen Ellyn, IL and his email address is [email protected].
Patrick Galvan resides in Chicago and is working as a security officer. His email address is [email protected].
2000Louis Fiorentino Jr. is a chef and resides in Des Plaines, IL with his wife, Deanna. His email address is [email protected].
James Flamm is working in the field of higher education and lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected].
2001Michael Brown has been named as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. Brown spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Kankakee Community College and also was an assistant coach at Rock Valley College.
2002Michael Costello works in the supply chain industry in the field of logistics systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree from Elmhurst College. Costello resides in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
2003Frederic Everly is an attorney and lives in Chicago. His email address is [email protected].
Markus Liner is working in the field of pharmaceutical marketing as a database developer. He resides in Chicago and his email address is [email protected].
Michael Suide is employed in the food industry as an airline caterer. He resides in Woodridge, IL and his email address is [email protected].
2004Beatrice Fabian is the Director of Operations and Communications for Saint Martin’s Episcopal Chruch in Des Plaines, IL. Her email address is [email protected].
2005Christopher Bodinet Jr. has been hired as the chef at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women. He also plans to return to culinary school with plans of graduating with an International Culinary Federation Chef Instructor certification. Bodinet Jr. resides in Burbank, IL and his email address is [email protected].
Eva Castro is a nurse and lives in Morton Grove, IL. Her email address is [email protected].
2006Johnny Mitchell resides in Chicago and is a student. He also is serving as an assistant coach for the Meteors’ freshman football team. Mitchell’s email address is [email protected].
2008John Grubisich is an assistant football coach for Lindenwood University in Belleville, IL, where he also resides. His email address is [email protected].
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We Gather to RememberOur Loved Ones
Mr. R. W. Beauregard ‘59Mr. Bruno J. Bertucci ‘44Mr. Aubrey J. Bodie ‘59
Mr. Anthony F. Botica ‘44Mr. Arthur R. Byrnes ‘43
Mr. Raymond J. Catuara ‘62Mrs. Mary Ann Cichowski ‘L54
Mr. James J. Crowley ‘56Dr. John F. Dalton DDS ‘55Mr. Robert J. Donohue ‘40Mr. Charles Esposito ‘59Mr. James R. Fahey ‘49Mr. Thomas S. Finn ‘59Mr. Charles J. Gach ‘74
Mr. Anthony J. Garces ‘64Mr. John M. Gaughan ‘49
Mr. James C. Golab ‘68Mr. Joseph L. Gorman ‘54
Mr. Mark A. Howell ‘93Mr. James J. Janeczko ‘69Mr. Paul V. Katzmark ‘30Mr. Gerald McCollam ‘44Mr. Gerald T. Murray ‘64
Mrs. Marilyn Sandoval ‘L54Mr. Robert W. Stevens ‘59Mr. Kenneth J. Twadell ‘44Mr. Ronald C. Weigand ‘59
Mrs. Edwardine Wisner ‘L54
In MemoriamDe La Salle Institute extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the follow-ing 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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Lourdes Alumnae Updates1964Cynthia Leszczynski is retired and living in Phoenix, AZ. Her email address is [email protected].
1967Marilou Latocha (Vlastelicz) is a counselor and teacher and lives in Naperville, IL. Her email address is [email protected].
1981Norma Seledon works for the Chicago Public Schools as a program coordinator. She also is a PhD candidate in the field of community psychology. Seledon lives in Chicago and her email address is [email protected].
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Mass of remembrance
• November 16, 9 am• Institute Campus,
3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago• Hilton Commons• For more information or to RSVP,
contact Barbara Herring at (312) 842-7355 ext. 139 or [email protected].
“A guy walks into a bar…”
And there he finds the person working behind the bar me-ticulously preparing his favorite cocktail.
But there’s a difference. The per-son manning the libations is more than just the barkeep who provides extra pretzels when you’re hungry or puts the Sox game on the TV when you feel like watching baseball.
No, the gentleman behind the bar is an award-winning lifelong
food and beverage professional. And he’s also a proud member of De La Salle’s Class of 1994.
In August 2014, Charles Joly won the World Class Global bartend-ing title, beating out competitors from 47 countries to bring the crown to the United States for the first time. All the contestants journeyed to Scotland and London, England for the grand final to compete in up to six challenges for the chance to be named World Class Champion 2014.
“Wow, I just feel totally overawed by this,” Joly said in a press re-lease. “This is like a dream…The other finalists really are the best bartenders in the world today so for the judges to pick me as the winner is incredible.
“This journey didn’t start today at the ceremony, this week at the finals, or even last year when I entered the heats - it started many years ago when I first started working in a local bar. The flavors, the smells, the sounds, the techniques, the history, the theatre - I real-ized I did not want to create just another drink.
“I make drinks with my heart and it makes me happy to see cus-tomers happy. The possibilities open to a bartender are limitless, not just in terms of your career but your creations. The only limit is your imagination.”
In 2012, Joly became the Beverage Director at the Aviary, an up-scale cocktail lounge located in the Fulton Market neighborhood on Chicago’s Near West Side. Partnered with Chef Grant Achatz, the Aviary won the 2013 James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program.
Over the years, Joly has opened and overseen seven venues in three different states and has developed one of the most respected bever-age programs in the nation.
In 2013, Joly, whose signature cocktail is entitled “Above the Clouds”, co-founded Crafthouse Cocktails, the first all-natural, pre-mium-prepared cocktail line in the country. In 2014, Crafthouse was awarded the highest ratings ever given in the category.
Among his other accolades, Joly was chosen to have the World’s Best Cocktail Menu in 2014 by Tales of the Cocktail, while also winning the United States Bartender of the Year from Tales of the Cocktail in 2013.
He also was named the NBC “On the Rocks” winner as the best bartender in America as well as one of Bon Appetit’s 10 Most Influ-ential Bartenders of the Past 10 Years. Lastly, Joly also is the Cock-tail Editor for Craft by Under My Host.
While a student at De La Salle, Joly also crafted quite an impressive resume. Enrolled in the Honors Program, Joly was a member of the National Honor Society, Biology Club, chess team, Lasallian Youth, Math Club, cross country team, track & field team, wrestling team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Joly recently took time out of his busy schedule for a question-and-answer session with De La Salle Magazine:
How has De La Salle positively impacted your life? “Perhaps most importantly, the quality of education I received there was top-notch. The relatively small size of the school and rea-sonable class sizes allowed the staff to connect with the students. I was also heavily involved in extracurricular activities, many of which continue to play a role in my life.”
Which teacher(s) had the greatest influence on you? “My cross country and track coach, Mr. (Russell) Martin, was defi-nitely impactful. He also led the Lasallian Youth group that was a major part of my high school years. I can think back with good memories to nearly all of my teachers and make some connection to a continued impact.”
What were your favorite classes at D? “I was always a fan of hands-on science, so biology and anything with labs was always of interest to me. I really enjoyed Spanish as well – although I could use some brushing up – I use it nearly every day. I didn’t know then that I’d be traveling with some regularity to Mexico, Central America and Spain. It really paid off.”
What advice would you give families who are thinking about sending their children to D? “D was a perfect option for my family and me. You get a great education in a safe and reasonably disciplined environment. The school has an amazing diversity (that is) reflective of the city and brings together students of all backgrounds. Were I to have chil-dren entering high school, I’d definitely revisit D.”
What are your favorite memories of being a student at D? “Overall, my time at D was very positive. There was a great sense of camaraderie and I continue to keep in touch with friends I made 20 years ago.”
For more information on Joly, please visit his website, www.Craft-HouseCocktails.com, or follow him on Twitter: @Charles_Joly and Instagram: @CharlesJoly.
METEOR SUCCESS STORY CHARLES JOLY ‘94
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DEVELOPMENT
Since the creation of Career Day at De La Salle as alumni return home to speak with students about their professions, there have been alums who’ve given out pens or brochures or other items related to their jobs.
However, there likely hasn’t been anyone who’s passed out harmonicas – “harps” in the blues lexicon – to our students, as well as Institute Campus for Young Men principal Jim Krygier.
That’s exactly what Fernando Jones ’82 did when visiting De La Salle on Oct. 9 in an effort to generate more interest in a subject he is pas-sionate about: blues music.
In fact, Jones began The Blues Kids Foundation in 1989 as a nonprof-it charitable organization designed “to preserve, perform and pro-mote the blues among America’s youth, parents and educators under the tutelage of highly qualified instructors. Our focus is education, literacy and music as a second language.”
Jones, who taught himself to play guitar when he was four years old, also presents Fernando Jones’ Blues Camps for children between the ages of 12-18 each summer across the United States and in foreign countries.
The camps are described as “fun-filled weeklong experiences de-signed especially for the blues kid who simply wants to create, per-form and experience this cultural enrichment opportunity in an or-ganized and nurturing environment with like-minded others.”
Jones, a faculty member at Columbia College Chicago, established the first Blues Camp in Europe this past summer at London’s Prem-ises Music Studios.
During his career as a musician, Jones has been featured on WGN-TV, received the Keeping the Blues Alive Award, been a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum Guest Lecturer and Performer, wrote the “Mr. Hobo” song in 2008 that inspired an animated film, was a Teacher of the Year finalist at Columbia College Chicago in 2006 and wrote and published the book “I Was There When The Blues Was Red Hot” in 1990.
Lastly, Jones, who was mentored by Chicago blues legend Willie Dix-on, is the leader of the trio Fernando Jones & My Band!
While a student at D, Jones participated in the band, student newspa-per, Pep Club and Service Club.
Jones took part in a question-and-answer session in which he talked about a variety of De La Salle-related topics:
How has De La Salle positively impacted your life? “D has impacted my life in so many ways. One of the most impor-tant things that came from my experience is the value of time and discipline. While at DLS, I had perfect attendance for all four years.
“This transferred to my profession of teaching and entertainment because time is the most (precious) commodity in life. My experi-ence here helped me build a solid base as a human being as well as a professional.”
Which teacher(s) had the greatest influence on you? “Mr. (John) Ranft was my graphic design and printshop teacher. He used to say, “Oil and water don’t mix.” In 1996, I wrote a song with the same premise.
“I liked Mr. (Joseph) Lane. He was my math teacher. (Religion teach-er) Mr. (Anthony) Roberto and (History teacher) Mr. (Michael) Mannott were really cool.”
What were your favorite classes at D? “I liked Brother Ed (Lucas’) Theology classes. I also liked printshop and gym, of course, and Brother (John) Michael’s freshman Spanish class.”
What advice would you give families who are thinking about sending their children to D? “When my outfit of grammar school buddies went to DLS, we were prepared for it from the time we were in 6th grade at St. Anselm’s. Once at D, they prepared us for the world socially, economically and so on.
“It’s like going to college at 14 years old. At least 70 percent of my adult male friends are guys from D. The network base here is phe-nomenal.
“I was invited to play the blues and lecture at the University of Hawaii in 2008. The music teacher in one of the classrooms I visited was from D. (Here I am in) the middle of the Pacific Ocean and I ran into a dude from D.
“It’s a wonderful fraternity. When you say you are a De La Salle grad – especially an African-American or person of color – it really car-ried a lot of weight in Chicago, especially.”
Any favorite memories of being a student at D? “(My favorite memory is) making friends who are still friends today. Troy Norman ‘83, Victor Anderson ‘82, Eric “Tree” Moore ‘83, Lar-ry Bates ‘82, Marlon Bonds ‘82, Kenneth Rucker ‘82, David Cal-loway ‘80, Big Mike Williams ‘81, Chris Campbell ‘83, Chip Ratliff ’83 and on and on.”
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METEOR SUCCESS STORY FERNANDO JONES ‘82
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The exam fee is $25 and students are asked to bring two No. 2 pencils.
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Open Houses• Open house #1: Nov. 5, 2014, 6-8 pm• Open house #2: Dec. 6, 2014, 9 am-noon• Honors Fair: Nov. 19, 2014, 6-7:30 pm• The open houses will take place at the Institute Campus for Young Men at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. and the Lourdes
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