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De La Salle Magazine
Fall 2011
Editor
Michael K. Walsh
Photography
Tom Lyons ’43
Root Studios
Michael K. Walsh
Contributing Authors
Iris Gist Cochran
Margaret Grabowski ‘06
Tom Lyons ‘43
Kate Rhodes
Michael K. Walsh
Designer
JB Chicago
Printer
M&G Graphics
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
dmagazine@dls.org.
To receive this magazine
electronically, please send an
e-mail to dmagazine@dls.org.
Dear Friends,
I’m pleased to present to you the fall edition of D Magazine and the many accomplishments of our Institute in just
three months.
As you have observed from the cover of the magazine, De La Salle has expanded our Global Language Program with
the addition of Mandarin Chinese to the curriculum. Living in a world class
city demands constant growth and appreciation for its many inhabitants and
their culture. What a wonderful opportunity for our students to encounter
the Chinese culture through the mastery of language, sampling the food,
experiencing the customs, celebrating the holidays, learning the political
structure and hopefully, traveling the Asian continent.
I can’t thank you enough for your continued support of the Meteors. Your
investment in our young men and women can only be measured through the
good deeds accomplished over a lifetime. This was evident at our alumni
banquet as I continued to hear and learn of your many accomplishments.
As benefactors, alumni, and friends of De La Salle Institute, you can take
pride in the accomplishments of your alma mater. The following pages
outline the dedication of our faculty and staff as we continue our curriculum
review and prepare for our AdvancED accreditation renewal. Our first
accreditation as a four-year high school took place in 1923. Our faculty and
staff continue the commitment to provide a curriculum that is innovative and
challenging for today’s Meteors.
In addition, you’ll learn about the Augustus Tolton Adult Literacy Center’s 20th Anniversary, improvements to our
campus, athletic successes, and accomplishments of our students.
I hope you’ll enjoy the following pages of stories, news, photos, and accolades that have come to life thanks to you,
our alumni, friends, and benefactors. Your continued support, pride, and encouragement resonate through the pages
and our hallways daily.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
非 常 感 谢 你 的 支 持 。
St. John Baptist De La Salle …Pray for us!
Our Lady of Lourdes…Pray for us!
Live Jesus in our hearts…Forever!
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM
President
De La Salle President Father Paul Novak
Mission Statement
De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education
begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for
excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity
to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society.
INSTITUTE CAMPUS For Young men
3455 SOUTH WABASH AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3885
P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142
LOURDES HALL CAMPUS For Young Women
1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507
P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722
TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTEr - EAST CAMPUS
3647 South State St • Chicago, Il 60609-1951
P 312.747.3471
TOLTON Adult LITERACY CENTEr - WEST CAMPUS
115 South Pulaski Rd • Chicago, Il 60624-2823
P 312.746.7744
Table of Contents
Academics
De La Salle Adds Mandarin Chinese to Curriculum 4–5
Re-accreditation and Curriculum Review & Renewal 6
Lasallian Universities Partner with De La Salle 7
Tablet PC Program Update 8
New Faculty Welcomed to De La Salle 9
Faith, service & Community
The Tolton Center at 20 10–13
Preparing for Their Great Futures 14
CAMPUS Scrapbook
Photos of the De La Salle Community 15
parent place
How to Become an Involved Meteor Parent 16
Calendar of Important Dates for the Second Quarter 16
All Roads Lead to De La Salle 17
Athletics
Fall Sports Recap 18
Chicago Catholic League Celebrates 100 Years 18
Five Meteors Enshrined into DLS Sports Hall of Fame 19
Meteors Win IHSA Academic Award 19
DEVELOPMENT
LINK Unlimited Commits to DLS Students 20
Growth and Expansion at De La Salle 21
Planned Giving: Continuing Your Legacy 22
Additions to Advancement Staff 23
Alumni Connection
De La Salle and Lourdes Alumni Updates 24
Remembering William Malone ‘08 25
De La Salle and Lourdes Deceased List 25
Alumni Week Recap 26
Career Day & Alumni Banquet Scrapbook 26–27
Feature on Eugene Pontillo ’43 27
De La Salle Institute
Board of Directors
2011-2012
Chairman
Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68
Vice Chairperson
Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67
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
Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF
Brother Michael Kadow, FSC
Sister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF
Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68
Mr. Joseph D. Parente ‘84
Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90
Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62
Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69
Mrs. Cathryn P. Taylor
Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64
President’s Council
Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53
Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56
Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53
Extollo Educational
Foundation
Board of Directors
President
Brother Michael Quirk, FSC
Vice President
Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73
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