Fall 2012 Issue - De La Salle Institute

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A publication for alumni and
friends of De La Salle Institute
A ecade of Excellence in
Young Women’s Education
Fall 2012

De La Salle Magazine
Fall 2012
Editor
Michael K. Walsh
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Contributing Authors
Diane Brown
Iris Gist Cochran
Margaret Grabowski ‘06
Kate Rhodes
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Dear Alumni and Friends,
A few weeks ago, one of the staff members in our Development office provided me with some pictures from my
De La Salle past.
One of the photos from the autumn of 2002 showed a younger priest with a beard (I believe it was me), who was the campus
minister at the time, standing with former De La Salle president Br. Michael Quirk, FSC and a student from the Lourdes Hall
Campus for Young Women. I was preparing to bless the Lourdes Hall Campus during its opening ceremony.
As we reflect upon the decade since De La Salle opened its doors to include young women, we do so with a tremendous
amount of gratitude and pride.
We are thankful for all the parents, grandparents, guardians and families who have chosen to send their daughters,
nieces, sisters and granddaughters to our school since the 2002-03 school year, knowing that De La Salle’s brand of
Lasallian, co-institutional, college-preparatory education was exactly what they wished the young women in their
lives to receive.
We are thankful for the support of our benefactors who helped to turn this dream of young women’s education at De
La Salle into a highly-successful, continually-evolving and thriving high school.
We are thankful for the administrators, faculty and staff who have dedicated themselves to one common goal: ensuring
that the young women who attend and graduate from De La Salle Institute are well-prepared for college, the military
and the workforce – wherever their great futures may take them!
Since opening the doors at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus one decade ago, the achievements authored by the young
women whom we proudly call Meteors have been very impressive:
• 890 young women have earned diplomas proclaiming them
graduates of De La Salle Institute.
• 139 young women have been inducted into the National
Honor Society.
• 46 young women have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.
• During the 2011-12 school year, 10 athletic teams and clubs
from the Lourdes Hall Campus received Team Academic
Awards from the Illinois High School Association for having
cumulative grade-point averages of 3.0 or better.
• Students from the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women
have gone on to attend some of the most notable colleges
and universities across the country including Notre Dame,
Stanford, Columbia, Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan
State and Michigan.
As we celebrate our second decade of educating young women at De La Salle, we think of the 14-year-old Pakistani
girl, Malala Yousufzai, who had been advocating education for young girls when her life was threatened.
As we celebrated Veterans Day, we called to mind the women and men who have fought for us so that education for
all in the United States is commonplace. We recalled these champions of the next generation with a great deal of
gratitude, hope and optimism as we look forward to the further growth of our school and our students.
Enjoy this issue of D magazine and on behalf of the students, faculty and staff of De La Salle, we thank you for your support.
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, OSM
President
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John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young
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Table of Contents
Celebrating the 10 th Anniversary
of Young Women’s Education
Diane Brown Reflects on De La Salle’s Decade of Excellence 2
Ten Reflections from Lourdes Hall Graduates 3-7
10 th Anniversary Scrapbook 8-9
10 th Anniversary Celebrations at Lourdes Hall 10
Academics
Meteors Earning Their Wings in Aviation Class 11
De La Salle Introduces Next Generation Education 12-13
De La Salle Partners with St. Mary’s College 14
Christopher Razo ‘13 Completes Service Trip to Argentina 15
Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 Afforded Unique Learning Opportunity in China 15
French Connection: Meteors Visit France 16
Welcoming New Faculty Members 16
Faith, service & Community
Lasallian Youth Serves People of Appalachia at Nazareth Farm 17
Subscriptions Available for Tolton Adult Education Center 18
Invitation to Tolton’s “One Heart, Many Voices” Celebration 18
parent place
Active Parents Association Strengthens De La Salle 19
Transportation Program Is Vehicle to Meteors’ Success 19
DEVELOPMENT
Mandi Kasper – New Special Events Manager 20
Haerther Charitable Trust Establishes Scholarship at De La Salle 21
Planned Giving: Continuing Your Legacy 21
De La Salle’s Fall 2012 Wish List – Many Ways to Help the Meteors 21
Athletics
Fall Sport Updates 22
Fifteen De La Salle Teams Win IHSA Academic Awards 23
Mark Higgins to Guide Diamond Nine 23
Tina Grunauer to Lead Women’s Aquatics Program 23
Alumni Connection
Quartet Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame 24
Annual De La Salle Golf Classic 24
Eighteen Meteor Alumni Participate in Career Day 25
De La Salle Alumni Updates 26-28
List of Deceased De La Salle & Lourdes Alumni & Friends 26
Lourdes Alumnae Updates 28
Alumni Association Golf Invitational 29
117th Annual Alumni Banquet Recap 29
De La Salle Institute
Board of Directors
2012–2013
Chairman
Mr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68
Vice Chairman
Mr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67
Members
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 ‘L64
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. Thomas L. Taylor
Mr. James A. Vanek ‘64
President’s Council
Honorable William J. Aukstik ‘64
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 EdD
Vice President
Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73
De La Salle Magazine 1

in the
Classroom
Diane Brown Reflects on De La Salle’s
Decade of Educating Young Women
When we opened the Lourdes Hall
Campus in the fall of 2002, De La
Salle Institute was transformed from a
single-gender secondary school that had
educated young men since 1889 into a
co-institutional school – one school, two
separate campuses.
That distinction made De La Salle
Institute the only co-institutional
school in the Midwest and only one of
a few like it in the entire United States,
providing single-gender education with
opportunities for coeducational extracurricular activities.
Principal, De La Salle Institute –
Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women
The transformation from an all-male school to a co-institutional school
did not happen overnight. It was a very gradual change. If you look at
De La Salle Institute’s 2003 yearbook, you will notice that the young
men and women were pretty much separate in most aspects. There
were separate clubs for young men and women and even separate pep
rallies, an idea which we cannot even fathom today.
Today, it is not unusual to see young men and women collaborating
at either campus in academics, student government, campus ministry,
Lasallian Youth, clubs, and on teams in non-contact sports. It is also
not unusual to see faculty members working together on curricular,
extracurricular, and spiritual-based programs between and across the
two campuses. We have grown as an academic institution as well as a
Lasallian community since those earlier days.
Along with the multi-millions of dollars in renovations and additions
to the physical building at Lourdes Hall, there has been a gradual
shift from operating as two separate campuses to building community
between the two campuses.
After all, it is not the combination of bricks and mortar that builds a
school; rather, it is the fine student body and their families working
with a dedicated faculty and staff at both campuses that have built a
unified school community. We are most proud to have witnessed the
entire De La Salle community working together as a family to live
daily the Lasallian mission founded on faith, service, and community.
In reflecting upon the 10th anniversary of educating young women
at the Lourdes Hall Campus, we are proud of the growth recognized
over the past 10 years and the exciting future that still awaits us.
The Lourdes Hall Campus began with 305 students in 2002 and is
currently educating over 430 young women. Our young women
continue to experience tremendous accomplishments in academics,
extracurricular activities, and athletics, while performing thousands of
hours of community service.
Every year, more students are recognized as Illinois State Scholars,
and our alums have studied at top-tier colleges and universities
including the University of Notre Dame, Stanford University,
Columbia University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Marquette University, and the University of Chicago.
Last year alone, the Class of 2012 earned more than $8 million in
college scholarships. Over the past 10 years, our athletic teams
have brought home trophies and titles while maintaining academic
excellence. Last year, for example, every varsity athletic team earned
All-Academic Awards from the Illinois High School Association.
Our students have also received awards for essay and art contests such
as those sponsored by the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, The Illinois
Council against Handgun Violence, Lucerne Dairy, and Catholic
Charities. They have also earned recognition in other academic-related
competitions such as the University of Chicago’s Nutrition Bowl, the
Illinois Institute of Technology’s math and science contests, and the
National Spanish Exam and National French Contest.
We are proud that De La Salle has received recognition for our students’
participation in Jeans for Teens, Habitat for Humanity, Locks of Love,
and other service-based activities. We are proud that two of our own
distinguished graduates have come back to work at Lourdes Hall –
Ms. Margaret Grabowski ‘06, Assistant Director of Admissions
and Ms. Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 Valedictorian and a member of our
Applied Sciences Division. More important, we are especially proud
of the strong community that has been built at Lourdes Hall.
When the members of the Class of 2016 entered the commons for
the Big Sister/Little Sister breakfast this year, the entire Class of 2013
stood and cheered. That is the kind of community spirit that builds
schools, and we are proud that the women of De La Salle Institute
truly know and have what it takes to be Meteors.
Principal, De La Salle Institute
Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women
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10 th Anniversary of Young Women’s Education
As part of the celebration of De La Salle’s Lourdes
Hall Campus for Young Women’s Decade of Excellence,
‘D’ Magazine asked 10 graduates from a variety
of years between 2003-12 to reflect upon how having
graduated from De La Salle has mattered in their lives.
While some of these young women have established or
are establishing themselves in the business world, others
are still college students determining where their
great futures will take them.
As divergent as their paths may be, these
10 women have one vital thing in
common that will last them a lifetime:
They are Meteors.
We thank these graduates for sharing their reflections
and wish them the best of everything in their lives.
We hope you enjoy reading their thoughts.
Carjamin Tan-Walton graduated from
De La Salle in 2003, having attended
Holy Angels Grade School in Chicago.
While a student at De La Salle,
Carjamin participated in the City of De
La Salle (student government), chorus
and Theatre 100 as well as serving as
the manager of the varsity girls
basketball team.
Here is Carjamin’s reflection on the
impact that De La Salle has had on
her life:
After graduating from De La Salle Institute in 2003, I enrolled
at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and graduated
in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English for Corporate
Communications and Management.
I worked two part-time jobs and was enrolled in school full-time.
Of the two jobs, I developed a passion for college admissions
advising. At my alma mater, I started as a work-study student,
then admissions tele-counselor and finally, senior admissions
intern. Currently, I am the Director of Admissions at Vatterott
Career College in Memphis and I have been in a director role for
the past three years.
I am enrolled at Webster University earning my Masters of
Business Administration. Ultimately, I would like to work at a
small, private, college, university or high school encouraging
and mentoring students to further their education and pursue
their career goals.
De La Salle Institute instilled values of perseverance, hard work,
and keeping Jesus No. 1 in my life. The instructors at both De
La Salle and Christian Brothers University kept motivating me to
believe that I can achieve anything.
Not only were they focused on my external growth, but they
were also focused on the development of my spirituality. There is
no tangible value to the enrichment that this Lasallian education
has offered me and the relationships I built with the faculty and
staff who were mentors in my life.
Carjamin Tan-Walton ‘03
Mercedes Zapata graduated from De
La Salle in 2010, having attended Pope
John Paul II/Five Holy Martyrs Grade
School in Chicago. While a student
at De La Salle, Mercedes, who is
currently a student at Lewis University,
participated in the City of De La Salle
(student government), Theatre 100
program, the National Honor Society,
REACH Club, Lasallian Youth, Guitar
Club, Science Club, Art Club and Slam
Poetry Club.
Mercedes Zapata ‘10
Here is Mercedes’ reflection as to the impact De La Salle has
had on her life:
It has been two years since my class walked across the sanctuary
at Holy Name Cathedral and received our diplomas. As the last
to walk, I witnessed each classmate tear up, cry, laugh, or sigh a
deep breath of relief.
Since that day, I’ve only encountered a dozen of my classmates,
but our friendships remain loyal and strong. These women who
shaped my life every day for four years are now scattered, each
working hard to thrive in society.
We all are living quite different lives, but we are threaded together
by the memories of De La Salle. We are hungry for success;
hungry to show that we will never give up until we surpass our
goals.
De La Salle gave me four memorable years where I was equipped
with the tools of superb writing, confident public speaking,
creativity, and the freedom to express myself. Additionally, I
was given the opportunity to make life-changing friendships and
meet incredible mentors.
Each day, I was pushed to my limit within the classroom, theatre,
student organizations, and in student government in order for me
to develop as a well-rounded individual. De La Salle is the home
of emerging leaders who are instilled with Lasallian values and
the determination to succeed.
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Shawn Sanford graduated from De La
Salle in 2004, having attended Joplin
Elementary School in Chicago. While
a student at De La Salle, Shawn was
a member of the City of De La Salle
(student government), the Victory
(student newspaper), honor roll,
National Honor Society, Peer Mediation
and tutoring program.
Here is Shawn’s reflection as to the
impact that De La Salle has had on her
life:
It was my senior year in the fall of 2003. I was one of two females
in Kamaal Khazen’s AP Calculus class and I was struggling.
For the first time in my life, I received a failing grade in math, my
favorite subject. I am not used to failure and the only way I knew
how to deal with this was to drop the class. I was too focused
on college applications, college visits, and the National Honor
Society to worry about a class that I did not need for college.
I brought Mr. Khazen my drop form to his office. He tore it up
in my face, told me to leave his office, and informed me that we
will be using part of my lunchtime to go over specific questions
that I will have prepared in advance.
I was not used to being spoken to in this fashion. Typical of
my character, I went to respond to his remarks and he began
making phone calls. That was the beginning of a wonderful and
very challenging academic year. Mr. Khazen became one of my
biggest supporters.
Later, as a freshman at the University of Notre Dame, I was able
to skip the Calculus I class due to a high placement test score and
immediately began Calculus II.
The impact that the De La Salle family has had on my life cannot
simply be expressed through words. I am so thankful to be a
part of such an amazing legacy of academic success. I am
confident that I would not be where I am today if I had not
attended De La Salle.
I take all that De La Salle has taught me to work each day as a
Program Manager for the American Bar Association and now to
my graduate business classes at Loyola University.
Erin White graduated from De La
Salle in 2007, having attended Kinzie
Elementary School in Chicago. While a
student at De La Salle, she was involved
in volleyball, softball, the National
Honor Society, peer ministry, Lasallian
Youth, Science Club and also made the
honor roll.
Here is Erin’s reflection on the impact
De La Salle has had on her life:
When asked to reflect back on my
years at De La Salle, so many thoughts and emotions come to
the surface. The school’s atmosphere was one that provided its
students with a sense of home. The teachers and staff knew you
by name even if you weren’t in their classes. They watched out
for you academically and socially, whether you wanted them to
or not. ‘D’ was a place to make lifelong friendships and actually
enjoy your high school years.
I personally can attribute a huge role in my positive high school
experience to the guidance of Mrs. Diane Brown as she was the
woman behind it all. She was there if you needed help. She was
there to tell you to straighten up. She was even there to show off
her school spirit.
Mrs. Brown was fun but also serious. She not only pushed us
to graduate, but pushed us to be good people who ended up
choosing a career that we would enjoy doing every single day.
Athletics were a big part of my high school career, but academics
always came first. In fact, as an athlete, it was mandatory to
attend study tables to ensure you obtained the specific gradepoint
average to even be eligible for participation. It was because
of these strict academic standards that De La Salle provided and
all of my coaches’ demands that led me to be a four-year varsity
starter and a four-year member of the All-Academic team in two
different sports and also led to my achievement of being named
the Brother I. Austin Award recipient.
I believe De La Salle has majorly contributed to where I am today.
I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May of 2011 and
I am currently in my last year of a Master’s Degree program
at Indiana University in Bloomington studying Recreational
Therapy. I am also still playing collegiate club volleyball and
happy to say that some of my most valued friendships I have in
my life started at De La Salle.
Shawn Sanford ‘04 Erin White ‘07
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10 th Anniversary of Young Women’s Education
Briana Steffenhagen graduated from
De La Salle in 2008, having attended
St. Gabriel Grade School in Chicago.
While a student at De La Salle, Briana
participated in volleyball, peer ministry,
City of De La Salle (student government),
Lasallian Youth, Images literary magazine
and was on the honor roll.
Here is Briana’s reflection on the impact
that De La Salle has had on her life: Briana Steffenhagen ‘08
Four years ago, I graduated from De La
Salle. While I said high school was the best time of my life, I
never realized how true those words would be for me today.
I had an enriching high school experience and the lifelong
relationships and opportunities I had as a student prepared me
for my future endeavors.
I received a strong, Catholic education, but the lessons I learned
did not come from a textbook. While I could answer a calculus
problem or write a paper on The Great Gatsby, those lessons are
incomparable to the life lessons I have taken with me.
De La Salle’s halls are filled with intelligent, inspiring, and
invaluable teachers who prepare students to be leaders and to
serve others. Lessons in areas such as self-confidence, respect, and
perseverance have helped me grow as a student and an individual.
At ‘D’, I was not a number, but a person. Being involved in
multiple extracurricular activities helped me truly embrace the
De La Salle community. Students, teachers, and coaches knew
me as Briana and whether I was in the classroom or on the
volleyball court, I felt that I had a purpose. Because of this closeknit
environment, I chose a university with similar qualities and
values.
I’d like to thank my teachers, coaches, and the members of the
De La Salle community who have impacted my life and not only
made my high school experience one I will treasure, but shaped
the woman I have become.
There is no place like ‘D’; the people, the spirit, the values. It
was my home away from home, and today I am proud to be a
Meteor alumna.
In December 2011, I graduated from Concordia University
Chicago, and currently I am a graduate student at Rush University
pursuing my Master’s Degree in nursing. I attribute my desire
to serve and help others to the love, support, and values of my
family and the lessons instilled in me as a Meteor.
Marissa DeHoyos graduated from De La
Salle in 2008 and was the valedictorian
of her class. Marissa attended Kinzie
Elementary School. As a student at De
La Salle, Marissa, who is in her first
year of teaching mathematics at the
Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women,
participated in volleyball, the National
Honor Society, Spanish Club, REACH
Club, peer ministry, Lasallian Youth
and Images literary magazine while also
being on the honor roll.
Marissa DeHoyos ‘08
Here is Marissa’s reflection on the impact that De La Salle has
had on her life:
Being a student at De La Salle has taught me so many life lessons
that I will always carry with me. I’ve learned the importance of
going above and beyond the expectations you set for yourself,
never giving up no matter how hard something is, and always
lending a hand to those around you.
De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Class of 2008 is a group of outstanding
women who I hold near and dear to my heart. It is through the
memories I made with that class and with our teachers that led
me to choose teaching as a profession.
As I was nearing the end of my college career, I was unsure of
where the next chapter of my life would take me. I was offered
an opportunity that I could not refuse – to return to ‘D’, but this
time as a teacher.
I am blessed to be able to work with an amazing faculty that is
supportive, knowledgeable, and caring. Also, I am delighted to be
able to give back to a new group of students what I experienced
at ‘D’.
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Elizabeth Galka graduated from De La
Salle in 2010, having attended Pope
John Paul II/Five Holy Martyrs Grade
School. While a student at De La Salle,
Elizabeth participated in the City of De
La Salle (student government), National
Honor Society, peer ministry, REACH
Club, Theatre 100, Writing Center, peer
mediation, Spanish Club, Science Club,
Big Sister/Little Sister and also was on
the honor roll.
Here is Elizabeth’s reflection on the impact De La Salle has had
on her life:
Before I began my first year at the University of Chicago, I was
intimidated by the stories of the demanding workload I was
about to encounter. I wanted to participate in different activities
as well as still maintain a good academic standing, but it seemed
like I would not be able to balance it all.
After long days of different extracurricular activities while still
maintaining a high grade-point average, one of the greatest
things I learned at De La Salle was time management. As a
third- year student, I have very little trouble adjusting to a higher
workload, beginning a new job, participating in various oncampus
activities, as well as still volunteering in my community.
The most important thing that a De La Salle education taught me
was to always keep my faith in God. Through different retreats,
reflections, and prayer at DLS, I have learned to not only keep
faith in God and His will, but also to keep an open heart and
mind to others whose faith is different than mine.
No matter how tough the day, I will remember to have faith in
God, faith in myself, and faith that everything will work out in
the end.
Irene Martinez graduated from De
La Salle in 2009, having attended St.
Barbara Grade School in Chicago.
While a student at De La Salle, Irene
participated in soccer, cross country, City
of De La Salle (student government), the
National Honor Society, Spanish Club,
Lasallian Youth, peer mediation and
peer ministry.
Elizabeth Galka ‘10 Irene Martinez ‘09
Here is Irene’s reflection on the impact
that De La Salle has had on her life:
Every time I step onto the De La Salle campus, I feel like I
can breathe a little better. If there are memories I never want to
forget, they are my De La Salle ones.
I remember wanting to go to ‘D’ simply because both of my
brothers had gone to that school. The girls campus was only
about three years new at that time. Now, they are celebrating
their 10th anniversary, and I am a senior at DePaul University
looking forward to my graduation.
It is amazing how time flies by, but I still remember everything
about De La Salle like it was simply a couple days ago that I was
a Meteor. I will never forget the teachers who helped me grow,
like Ms. Geers, Ms. Cortez, Mr. Costello-Stebelton, and Mrs.
Contreras to name a few.
The environment created by the teachers, as well as the student
body, was my favorite part of school. Every year at De La Salle,
I grew more confident and worked harder because there was
always someone with encouraging words every step of the way.
Some of the people I hold dearest to my heart are my coaches
from ‘D’: Coach Crosby, Coach Dufficy and Coach Nunez.
They taught me to be the best team player there is and from that,
applied a life lesson of being able to listen to people, understand
them, and help them in any way I can – basically, the main goal
for my future career in hospitality.
I will always be thankful for the people who make De La Salle
and I will always be proud to be a Meteor.
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10 th Anniversary of Young Women’s Education
Jenna Bruno graduated from De La
Salle in 2006, having attended St.
Daniel the Prophet Grade School in
Chicago. As a student at De La Salle,
Jenna participated in volleyball, soccer,
Theatre 100, Thespian Troupe 5213,
Science Club, the National Honor
Society and was president of the senior
class at the Lourdes Hall Campus for
Young Women.
Jenna Bruno ‘06
Here is Jenna’s reflection on the impact that De La Salle has had
on her life:
As a De La Salle graduate, I have plenty to be thankful for:
everlasting friendships, ongoing memories, educational
challenges fostering personal achievement, and above all,
inspirational guidance.
After De La Salle, I enrolled at Lewis University where
I graduated with degrees in both Special Education and
Elementary Education, including endorsements in Mathematics
and Language Arts.
Currently, I am teaching kindergarten, first and second graders
requiring special educational services at Healy Elementary
School in Chicago. Though I have encountered many
inspirational teachers throughout my educational career, I have
to admit that De La Salle Institute has provided me with some of
the best examples.
My instructors taught me how to not only effectively emphasize
academics, but also how to stress the importance of being a
well-rounded, active student, and above all, a good citizen with
exceptional morality.
I am forever grateful to my role models at De La Salle Institute,
one of whom I still contact as a mentor today, Mr. Kamaal
Khazen, my former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher.
At De La Salle, I truly believe that I was taught to love learning,
and as a result, I now teach my students to do the same.
Natalie Williams graduated from De
La Salle in 2011, having attended
Holy Angels Grade School in Chicago.
While a student at De La Salle, Natalie
participated in basketball, softball and
the Victory (student newspaper). She also
was on the honor roll.
Here is Natalie’s reflection as to the
impact that De La Salle has had on
her life:
Natalie Williams ‘11
Attending De La Salle Institute truly prepared me for college. De
La Salle challenged me in the classroom every day, and because
of that experience, I have really great time management skills.
I am no longer hindered by a heavy workload because I have been
prepared for it. De La Salle introduced me to the importance of
Lasallian values and service to the community. I entered Lourdes
Hall a teenage girl eager to learn, and left an educated young
woman ready to take on life’s challenges.
I am happy to report that I have continued my Lasallian education
at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMU), a Lasallian
university. I am a sophomore majoring in Sport Management.
My goal is becoming the general manager of a professional
sports franchise.
Currently, I serve as the lead manager of the SMU women’s
basketball program. This position has given me plenty of
opportunities. During my first year at SMU, I traveled abroad
to Italy, networked among my colleagues, performed
community service, enhanced my academic skills, and
strengthened my core values.
Choosing De La Salle for high school was definitely a great
decision and has had a tremendous effect on the beginning of my
college career.
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1.
1. The concrete foundation for the Lourdes Hall Campus addition is
being installed in this September 2005 photo
2. The addition to the Lourdes Hall Campus after completion
3. Jennifer Rhodes ‘06 is all smiles as she proves she can spin a
basketball on her index finger
4. Ahysia Faines ‘09 accepts her diploma from Lourdes Hall Campus
principal Diane Brown during the 2009 graduation ceremony
5. Megan Wood ‘13 types up notes for her science class on her
Tablet PC
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6. Dana Dalrymple ’07 cuts the ribbon during the opening of the
commons at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women in
September 2006
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5.
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10 th Anniversary scrapbook
7. Bridget Boulanger ‘10, Lauren Madia ‘10, Kristiana
Blake ‘10 and Ivette Manzo ‘10 gather to read the newest
issue of D Magazine in February 2010
8. Maria Lagunas ‘11, Bridget Bingham ‘13 and Elizabeth
Galka ‘10 participate in a Theatre 100 production in
November 2009
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9. Jenna Kordelewski ‘09 dissects a frog during her biology
class in this November 2007 photo
10. Ali Bailey ‘15 carries the cross before Mass in the Signum
Fidei Chapel
11. Jackie Sernek ’10 epitomizes concentration as she throws
strikes in an IHSA state playoff game
12. Mercedes Zapata ‘10 proudly stands with her artwork entitled
“The First Mooooon Landing…Say Cheese” during the
Lucerne Art of Dairy Contest held in March 2008
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Celebrating a Decade
of Excellence at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of educating young women
at De La Salle, many creative celebrations have taken place and
continue to be planned throughout the year.
We kicked off the school year with a special Back to School
Mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help in Bridgeport. Br. Michael
Quirk, FSC and Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP, Superintendent of
Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago joined us for the
ringing of the school bell.
One of the most exciting events thus far is our monthly Principal
for a Day. Throughout the school year, De La Salle is inviting
successful, professional alumnae and friends to join us as the
principal for a day. We kicked off September by welcoming Janet
Galvin ‘L81. Janet is retired from the Chicago Transit Authority,
Manager of Reporting and Compliance - Office of Inspector
General, and is the mother of Julie ‘12.
Lourdes Hall Asst. Director of Admissions
Margaret Grabowski ’06, Carmen
Lomellin ‘L68, Eileen Higgins
‘L68, Lourdes Hall faculty members
Norma Ramos and Tracy Brewer.
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Higgins and Lomellin speak with
a group of Lourdes Hall Campus
students after addressing them in
the media center.
Former De La Salle president Br. Michael Quirk, FSC rings the school
bell as Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP looks on.
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Alumnae volleyball players were invited for a special evening to
be honored on the court and play in an exhibition exercise between
matches. Best of all, they were treated to witnessing the varsity
volleyball team defeat its rivals, the St. Ignatius Wolfpack, for the
first time in school history!
In October, the Lourdes Hall Campus was fortunate to meet Eileen
Higgins ‘L68, Vice President of Housing Services at Catholic
Charities, and Carmen Lomellin ‘L68, U.S. Ambassador to the
Organization of American States. Each of these women generously
shared their time and stories of education and professional success
with our young women.
We look forward to meeting Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter and
Dolores Pavletic, a pilot for FedEx, over the next several weeks. If
you would like to be the Principal for a Day, please contact Margaret
Grabowski ‘06 at 773-650-6800 or grabowskim@dls.org.
Marissa De Hoyos ’08, Briana Steffenhagen ’08, Lauren Madia ’10, Taylor
Drechney ’10, Margaret Grabowski ’06, Madeline Grabowski ’09, Alexandra
Domain ’06, Samantha Morrissey ’08, Erin Boulanger ’08, Sarah Haynes ’07,
Jennifer Townsend ’06, Jillian Vilimas ’09, and Jacquellyn Rodriguez ’12.
The students at
the Lourdes Hall
Campus were
treated to
birthday cake.
The young women had a 10th birthday party in October, complete
with birthday cake and the Meteor band playing “Happy Birthday.”
This day marked the opening of the Lourdes Hall Campus in 2002.
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Meteors Take Flight
Next Generation of Aviation
Walk by Room 115 in the Lewis University wing at the Institute
Campus for Young Men and it doesn’t look much different from
the classrooms next door or down the hall.
However, the first thing – or more specifically, three things – that
an observer notices when stepping into the classroom is the trio
of Redbird LD flight simulators that are ready to provide students
an amazingly accurate and lifelike experience as to what it is like
to pilot their very own aircraft.
Thanks to the generosity and cooperation of Lewis’ administration,
De La Salle was able to add the Private Pilot Ground School I and
II classes to the curriculum for the 2012-13 school year as part of
the Applied Science Division course offerings.
In addition, an Aviation Club also was started with meetings held
every other Wednesday.
“It is our responsibility to provide the best opportunities for
learning that we can to our students,” De La Salle president
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “The administration at Lewis was
gracious enough to partner with us and as a result, we were able
to fulfill the request made by our parents and students to add an
aviation class to our curriculum.”
As for the Private Pilot Ground School I class, there are five
students from the Institute Campus and one student from the
Lourdes Hall Campus enrolled. The class is being taught by
Lewis University’s Richard Antoniolli.
“I appreciate everything Lewis University has done to help
provide this exclusive program for De La Salle students,” assistant
principal Nick Colletti said. “The aviation industry offers a wide
variety of future employment opportunities, and it will be great to
see our students ready and well-trained to fill them.
“We look forward to partnering with other colleges and
universities on future programs in other fields.”
While in the aviation class, which meets weekly for three hours on
Tuesday afternoons after school, the students are able to determine
if being a pilot is a career path they would like to pursue in
college and beyond. Helping them make this determination is the
combination of spending ample time in the flight simulators as well
as receiving high-quality intensive instruction from Antoniolli.
Antoniolli brings an impressive resume to the classroom. He
is a commercial pilot with single and
multiengine ratings who began flying
in 2007 and has been a Certified Flight
Instructor since 2010.
The control panel of the Redbird flight
simulator provides students an authentic
representation of the inside of an aircraft.
Jian Deng ‘13 and
Eric Enriquez ’13
learn how to properly
fly an aircraft in
one of the Redbird
flight simulators.
“I started teaching
in a classroom
setting last year
when I taught
Private Pilot Ground School
for Lewis University,” Antoniolli said. “I am currently
teaching students to fly at Lewis as a flight instructor and I am
also an adjunct professor for Lewis teaching Private Pilot Ground
School.
“I hope to pass along my passion for aviation to my students. I
always wish I had been introduced to aviation at a younger age and I
think this class is a great way to introduce young people to aviation.”
One of the six De La Salle students enrolled in the class is
Timothy Quigley ’13. Quigley maintains a 3.647 grade-point
average and is ranked No. 39 in the 155-member Class of 2013 at
the Institute Campus.
“When I first heard that De La Salle would be offering a
Private Pilot Ground course, I was really excited and wanted to
take the course,” Quigley said. “As an FAA (Federal Aviation
Administration) certified private pilot, I have already shown
proficiency on all the required knowledge material.
“Some might ask why learn it all
Students Timothy Quigley ’13
again I found three reasons as to
and Khalfani King ’13 practice
why I chose to take this course. The
takeoffs and landings. Quigley is
first reason is that already going
a licensed pilot.
into the class with knowledge
in the field would help me do
really well in the classroom.
The second reason is that the
class would be taught by a
Lewis University faculty
member, Mr. Rich Antoniolli,
and I really wanted to take
advantage of the opportunity
because Lewis University
is a college I am seriously
considering for my future education.
“The last reason is that the course would
solidify the basics and strengthen the
knowledge I already have coming in from the
field. This review could possibly save my life
someday while out on the runway or in the air.
I also think this course is a great opportunity
for ‘D’ students who are interested in the field
of aviation.”
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The 2012-2013 school year also kicks off the 2013-2014 student recruitment season. For the
past three years, the theme at De La Salle has been “Beyond the Blackboard” in light of the
Institute’s advancements in student learning with the use of technology and the Tablet PC
Program for students and faculty.
This year, we are introducing the recruitment theme of Next Generation Education, continuing
to highlight the value and existence of technology in the classroom, the workplace, and
the world for this era of students. Although many of us reading this article are most likely
Baby Boomers, part of Generation X, or even Millennials, today’s student is known as
Generation Next.
“A new generation has come of age, shaped by an unprecedented revolution in
technology and dramatic events both at home and abroad. They are Generation
Next, the cohort of young adults who have grown up with personal computers,
cell phones and the Internet and are now taking their place in a world where the
only constant is rapid change.”
(A Portrait of “Generation Next”: How Young People View Their Lives,
Futures and Politics, January 9, 2007, Pew Research Center)
Focusing on the Next Generation, De La Salle’s
curriculum pays special attention to technological
literacy so students are able to confidently impact
their communities and be contributing citizens
in today’s world. The faculty and administration
provide an enriching college preparatory experience
enhanced with innovative, state-of-the-art
technology that combines with the Lasallian values
of faith, service and community to develop the
whole person.
You will continue to be surprised by the challenging,
unique and nurturing learning environment that
is found in De La Salle’s single-gender, two-campus model that blends together as one
cohesive body for activities, pep rallies, sporting events and Mass throughout the year.
Since 1889, De La Salle has provided educational excellence to the Chicago community.
It’s a dynamic way of learning and preparing for the future. Become part of the De La Salle
family and experience…
the Next Generation Education!
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De La Salle partners with St. Mary’s College
Meteors conduct research in Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
Seniors Jessica DeStefano ‘13 and
Anna Nowaczyk ‘13 and Mrs. Colleen
Sanchez, teacher in the Applied
Sciences Division at the Lourdes
Hall Campus, traveled to Nicaragua’s
Little Corn Island with students from
St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame,
IN as part of a partnership to conduct
scientific research on coral reefs and
improving the quality of the drinking
water on the island.
The partnership with St. Mary’s started
with De La Salle board member, Mary
Burke, an alumnus of St. Mary’s.
Burke introduced De La Salle to Dr.
Nancy P. Nekvasil, a faculty member at
St. Mary’s College.
Choosing the two Lourdes Hall students
to go on the Nicaragua trip was very
difficult.
“All of the students who applied
were fantastic candidates,” Sanchez
said. “Students had to write an essay
about why they would be the best
candidates for the program and then
they participated in an interview with
me, (De La Salle science teacher)
Mrs. (Darcy) Flaherty, and (Lourdes
Hall Campus principal) Mrs. (Diane)
Brown.”
Finally, DeStefano and Nowaczyk were
selected to be the research assistants for
the condition of drinking water project in
Little Corn with Sanchez.
“The two main goals of this ongoing
project are to assess the health of the
coral reef and to determine if an invasive
species, the lionfish, is having an effect
on the reef ecosystem,” Sanchez said.
Little Corn has the healthiest
reefs on the planet, partly due to the
remoteness of the island.
Anna Nowaczyk ’13 (second from left) and
Jessica DeStefano ’13 (far right) celebrate
with their research partners after their final
presentation.
Jessica DeStefano ’13 (left) and Anna Nowaczyk
’13 (right) flank their lab partner from Trinity
High School as they conduct experiments
during their visit to Corn Island.
Anna Nowaczyk ’13 participates in horseback
riding during her downtime.
“Unfortunately, this summer’s research
seems to indicate that the health of the reef
is declining,” Sanchez said. “However, the
lionfish population does not appear to be
increasing.”
The goal of the second ongoing project is
to improve the condition of the drinking
water for the Little Corn residents. In-home
water-filtration systems were installed last
summer. This summer, the researchers
tested the effectiveness of the filters and
tried to determine the source of the bacteria
in the water supply.
Their new project that started this summer
assessed soil composition with the hopes of
growing more vegetables on the island.
DeStefano, Nowaczyk and Sanchez did
get to have a little fun while in Nicaragua,
too. They enjoyed snorkeling, going to the
beach (they even cleaned the beach one
day!), and horseback riding.
The living conditions were “very rustic”
and very different than what the trio is used
to in the United States.
“It was a great experience for all of us- it
really reminded us of how ‘comfy’ our lives
are at home,” Sanchez said. “We stayed in
wooden casitas that were just steps from
the beach- they were very bare bones with
an outside shower (cold!) and just screens
for windows. There were mosquito nets
around the beds to protect us while we were
sleeping- we definitely saw some critters!”
No matter how many critters they saw or how
cold the outside showers were, Sanchez and
her students truly had a remarkable, oncein-a-lifetime
experience, thanks to De La
Salle’s partnership with St. Mary’s College
of Notre Dame, IN.
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Christopher Razo ‘13
Completes Service Trip to Argentina
Thanks to the generosity of the Farther Foundation, an Oak Park,
Illinois-based entity that provides academic and social support
to students from low-income families in Chicago, De La Salle –
Institute Campus for Young Men student Christopher Razo ’13
was able to visit Argentina as part of the Putney Student Travel
Community Service trip this summer.
While in South America, Razo, who maintains a 3.654 gradepoint
average and is ranked No. 38 in the 155-member Class of
2013 at the Institute Campus for Young Men, completed 60 hours
of community service during a four-week journey to a remote
northern Argentinian village named Valle
Grande, Jujuy.
In addition to community service, Razo and
his colleagues also participated in rafting,
zip-lining while hundreds of feet in the air,
completing a four-day hike that included an
eight-hour journey, featuring a walk up a
mountain to the highest point in Argentina
and spending two weeks building a volleyball
court for the children of the village.
“The moments were simple, but amazing,”
Razo said. “I feel as if my experience has
taught me that there are a lot of things to look
forward to in life and that hope is never absent in someone’s life –
regardless of their life status and position. I have been motivated
by what I experienced, thinking about the things I am capable of
doing for others and if I was to put myself in a position to make a
difference, how I really could.
“I will forever remember the boy named Jose who told me
“Cristobal, por favor ven a visitarnos quando te haces el presidente
de los Estados Unidos... Nosotros somos tus amigos y queremos
que regreses, no nos olvides”. That translates to “Chris, please
come back and visit us when you are the President of the United
States... we are your friends and we want
you to return.”
Christopher Razo ‘13 builds a volleyball court
in Argentina.
“Being a De La Salle student has taught
me how to serve others. Being a Meteor
doesn’t only mean you have to succeed
academically, but also in your community,
as human beings, and as Catholics. The
entire world is my community. De La
Salle has taught me to make the best of
every opportunity and shine like a Meteor
while completing your task, whether it
be on the gridiron, classroom, or while
completing service.”
Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 Afforded Unique Learning Opportunity in China
During the summer of 2012, De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus
for Young Women student Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 was provided a
rare and interesting learning opportunity.
Wu, who ranks No. 13 in the 107-member Class of 2014 at the
Lourdes Hall Campus and possesses a 4.250 grade-point average,
traveled to Chengdu, a city located in southern China.
There, she volunteered with the Rustic Pathway organization in
caring for and working with pandas for four days.
Each morning, Wu and her fellow
volunteers journeyed to the China
Conservational and Research Center for
the Giant Panda to take care of the pandas
and do such tasks as clearing away old
bamboo leaves and feeding the pandas
three times during the course of the
afternoon.
In addition to bamboo, the pandas also
were fed a cake created for them consisting
of bread and carrots.
“I loved my summer experience working with the pandas and
learning more about these amazing animals,” Wu said. “Pandas
are my favorite animals. They are really cute.
“Only China has pandas and pandas are one of the symbols for
my country. Their appearance is special because they look like a
white bear wearing a pair of sunglasses and a black jacket.
“Pandas are endangered in the world and we need more people
to protect them. Because of global warming, there is less bamboo
in the world. Wild pandas live in
the forest in China and because
of the technology and growing
cities, forest areas are decreasing.
Pandas and other wild animals
are losing their homes and food.
We need to protect the earth
because the earth is the only
home for us and these animals.”
Yuan Yuan Wu ‘14 helped care for pandas in China this
past summer.
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A French Connection: Meteors Tour France
Shannon Porfilio’s Travel Journal
June 6, 2012-June 16, 2012
Shannon Porfilio is in her third year as a member of the faculty at De La
Salle. Instructing at both the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women and
the Institute Campus for Young Men, Porfilio teaches French, Honors
French and Advanced Placement French. She also moderates the French
Club and French Honor Society.
Here is Porfilio’s first-person account of the De La Salle French Club’s twoweek
visit to France this past summer:
We started in the French Riviera, visiting Nice, Cannes, Eze and Monaco.
We then traveled to Provence, where we went on a boat ride in Cassis
to view the beautiful Calanques and then on to Arles to view an ancient
Roman arena and theatre.
The next day, we visited the Pope’s palace in Avignon before heading
to Lyon. On our long bus ride to the Loire
Valley, we were fortunate to stop in a small
medieval town of Riom and view the Chateau
of Loches, where the students went on a
treasure hunt with their groups.
The following day, we visited 3 chateaux:
Chenonceaux, Amboise and Saumur. We
also ate dinner in a troglodyte cave and then
learned about and tasted wine.
Jessica Arriaga ’12 and Catherine
Jewers ’12 enjoy some delicious
French cuisine.
Finally, we were off to Paris, but before arriving, we made a quick stop in
Chartes to view the beautiful cathedral. Paris was a whirlwind getting up
early and staying out late until midnight both nights. Once in Paris, we
toured the Louvre and then went to Sacre Coeur Cathedral in Montmartre.
We saw where several artists began their careers and ate at a famous — and
one of the oldest — bistrots in Montmartre.
The next day, our last day, we began with a bus tour of Paris, followed by
an excursion to the outside of Paris to view the Palace of Versailles. Once
back in Paris, we went to Notre Dame and then we did a Paris by night boat
ride on the river Seine. Although it wasn’t very dark out (it doesn’t get dark
until 10:30), it was still a highlight of the trip.
Our culminating event was going to the
Montparnasse tower where we had a view of
Paris and at exactly 10:00 pm, we saw the Eiffel
Tower sparkle.
Before heading back to the hotel, we took
another bus tour and stopped for photos around
the main monuments. The next day, we were
back at the airport sad and disappointed that it
was already over, yet at the same time longing to
be back home in our own beds and with family
and friends.
French teacher Shannon
Porfilio and members of
the French Club pose for a
photo in front of the Arc de
Triomphe during their visit to Paris.
De La Salle Welcomes New Faculty Members
De La Salle proudly announces six additions to the faculty for the 2012-13 school year.
At the Institute Campus for Young Men, Tim Colletti ‘03 is teaching Algebra, while Mark Higgins
is teaching Theology and History. In addition, Higgins is also De La Salle’s new varsity baseball
head coach.
Ja-Chi Wang is teaching Mandarin I, Honors Mandarin and Algebra II/Trigonometry while working
at both the Institute Campus and the Lourdes Hall Campus.
Marissa DeHoyos ‘08 is teaching Algebra and Geometry at the Lourdes Hall Campus while also
serving as an assistant girls volleyball coach. Sara Burdeaux is teaching United States
History and Religion, while Baiyu Hu is teaching Introduction to Psychology and
World History.
Congratulations to all of the new teachers and welcome – or in some cases, welcome
back – to De La Salle!
Front: Baiyu Hu, Marissa
DeHoyos ‘08
Back Row: Mark Higgins,
Tim Colletti ‘03, Ja-Chi Wang
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Sara Burdeaux

faith, service & community
Lasallian Youth serves the people of Appalachia
Meteors Visit Nazareth Farm
Emily Vogel, the Campus Minister at the Institute Campus, and Mr. Dan Dowling, teacher in the Applied
Sciences Division at the Institute Campus, brought six students to Nazareth Farm in rural West Virginia to perform service
and learn about the culture of the people in Appalachia.
“We wanted to give our students an experience that they could not have in Chicago,” Vogel said. “Learning about rural poverty is
eye-opening for our students, as well as having the chance to appreciate the Appalachian culture which is often portrayed negatively
in mainstream media.”
The service work that was performed by Vogel, Dowling and the students involved home repair.
“Each day, students rotated to one of four projects,” Dowling said. “Two projects involved roofing work, another fixing a bedroom
by adding new drywall. The fourth crew stayed at the farm to prepare meals for the day and do other chores at the farm.”
Vogel added, “For many of the students, this is the first time they’ve done
any kind of home repair or maintenance---from vacuuming to nailing
shingles. They learned how hard it is to maintain a home and how a homecooked
meal is really a labor of love.”
Both Vogel and Dowling said that a major theme at Nazareth Farm is
living simply. Each person at Nazareth Farm ate a meatless diet, with little
to no snack food available to munch on. The food was locally grown and
organic.
Reducing our carbon footprint is integral at Nazareth Farm. Everyone
learns about composting and recycling, and when it was time to take a
shower, there were only outside bucket showers that use less water.
When the day’s chores were done, free time was spent in prayer, sitting
and talking and enjoying the fellowship of all the other volunteers from
Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Downers Grove.
“With a focus on the four pillars of faith, service, community and
simplicity, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, young people
get a deeper understanding of what it means to live in harmony with others,
while also honoring God’s creation,” Vogel said.
Members of Lasallian Youth served the
residents of Nazareth Farm with campus minister
Emily Vogel (second from left) and faculty
member Dan Dowling (back row, far right).
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Parent place
Active Parents Association Strengthens De La Salle
The Parents Association welcomed some old and new faces to the
board this school year. Carmen Outlaw, previously the treasurer,
is the current president, with Cassandra Abram as vice president,
Lulu Gutierrez as treasurer and Vernessa Barnes as secretary.
“The Parents Association is a way that I can give back while
participating in my daughter’s high school experience by supporting
the teachers, clubs and activities at De La Salle,” Outlaw said. “In
addition, one leaves with a feeling of accomplishment, because
not only are we helping our children, we are fostering an attitude
of volunteering by supporting the Parents Association’s mission of
community, education, recruitment and fundraising that impacts
each child.
“I have established great camaraderie within the community. It’s
been a pleasure working with so many wonderfully talented
parents. Come join us!”
The Parents Association would like to thank Monica Shimkus, Jill
Luzin and Kathy Gueno for their leadership and dedication to De
La Salle over the years. Though the administration has changed,
the level of enthusiasm remains the same. The parents are excited
and ready for a fun-filled year including many special events like
the Holiday Festival on December 8.
If you would like to join the Parents Association and get more
involved in your son or daughter’s education, please email
dls_pa@yahoo.com. For more
information about upcoming events and
meetings, check us out on the web at
http://www.dls.org/parents/events.jsp.
De La Salle would like to congratulate and thank those parents
comprising the leadership group of the Parents Association for the
2012-13 school year.
The board consists of Carmen Outlaw (President); Cassandra
Abram (Vice President); Lulu Gutierrez (Treasurer) and Vernessa
Barnes (Secretary). The chairpersons are Veronica Suide
(Volunteer Chair) and Loretta Carter (Communications Chair).
The class representatives are Elvira & James Wendlandt (Freshman
– Institute Campus), Amy Mogelberg (Freshman – Lourdes Hall
Campus), Z. Scott (Sophomore – Lourdes Hall Campus), Chris
Martinez (Junior – Institute Campus), Angela & Charles Holiday
(Senior – Institute Campus) and Linda Rhodes (Senior – Lourdes
Hall Campus).
Joseph Wendlandt, Elvira Wendlandt, Lulu Gutierrez,
Vernessa Barnes, Loretta Carter, Veronica Suide,
Cassandra Abram, Carmen Outlaw
s
Transportation Program Is Vehicle to Meteors’ Success
In its continuing effort to make a De La Salle education accessible to
all families, De La Salle is in its fifth year of offering bus service to
families residing on Chicago’s North Side.
Among the stops that the De La Salle North Side bus makes are
at Wrigley Field at Addison and Clark, Fullerton and Clark near
DePaul University and Michigan and Monroe in the Loop. In all,
15 De La Salle students are picked up by this particular bus.
De La Salle offers six bus routes to its students with a coverage area
ranging from the Illinois-Indiana state line on the east to Harlem
Ave. on the west. As far as suburban coverage is concerned, De
La Salle buses pick up students as far north
as Summit and as far south as Dolton with
stops made along the way in suburbs such as
Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn along the 95th
Street corridor.
In downtown Chicago, De La Salle buses also
pick up and drop off students at the Metra
stations. The Metra station at 35th and La Salle
is also a drop-off and pick-up point.
Between 260-280 Meteors use De La Salle’s bus program as their
means of transportation to and from the Institute and Lourdes Hall
Campuses every day.
By taking the De La Salle bus, the students are assured of arriving at
the Lourdes Hall Campus and the Institute Campus in a secure and
timely manner each school day.
“De La Salle makes it very easy on our families to get their
students to and from school,” Director of Admissions Chuck Kuhn
said. “We cover a lot of area and it is a great alternate option.
“Not only do we have a Metra stop at 35th and the Dan Ryan
for our students along the Rock Island line,
but our pickups and drop-offs at the various
downtown Metra stations also make it easy for
our suburban students.
“Our North Side bus route gets larger every year.
It bridges the short 20-minute car ride between
De La Salle and the North Side of the city.”
For more information on the De La Salle bus
routes, please contact Kuhn at (312) 842-7355
ext. 150 or by email at kuhnc@dls.org.
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Mandi Kasper
De La Salle Welcomes Mandi Kasper
to the Advancement Team
In September, De La Salle welcomed Mandi Kasper as the new Special Events Manager. Mandi is a
1997 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and 2002 graduate of Eastern Illinois University with
a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. As a certified meeting professional, Mandi has over nine years of
progressive experience in the special event business.
Having jumped into her new role just two weeks before the 117th Annual Alumni Banquet, we have
already seen firsthand Mandi’s excellent ability to handle an extremely large workload while interfacing
extensively with staff, alumni, students, and vendors. Coupled with a flair for creativity and ability to
critically evaluate situations, Mandi is an efficient team player who can be depended upon to roll up her
sleeves when needed.
Mandi looks forward to meeting the alumni and friends of De La Salle as together we create another
year of successful special events which support the students and faculty at ‘D’. If you would like to
volunteer to help support any of the upcoming special events, please contact Mandi. She can be reached
at kasperm@dls.org or 312-842-7355 x146.
Welcome, Mandi!
Sixth Annual
Great Futures Gala
April 19, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street
For more information,
please contact Mandi
Kasper, De La Salle’s
Special Events Manager,
at (312) 842-7355
ext. 146 or kasperm@
dls.org.
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development
Daniel P. Haerther Charitable Trust
Establishes Scholarship for Students
De La Salle Institute administrators and the Daniel
P. Haerther Charitable Trust met over the summer to
discuss their plans to establish an annual scholarship
for twelve young women and men over the next
four years. This grant will provide financial
support to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
attending De La Salle beginning in the 2012-2013
academic year.
Through the commitment of the Haerther Charitable
Trust, De La Salle is able to further its mission of
providing an excellent and innovative
education to its students. On
behalf of the entire educational
community, we extend our personal
thanks to the Board of the Haerther
Charitable Trust for their generosity
to the students attending De La Salle
Institute.
Thank you!
Providing for De La Salle
through an
Estate Gift
By becoming a member of De La Salle Institute’s Legacy Circle several years ago,
James J. O’Mara ‘32 chose to provide for De La Salle through an estate gift.
Mr. O’Mara, a dear friend and longtime supporter, designated De La Salle as a
beneficiary of his will. We recently received a very generous gift from his estate
and these funds will be designated for De La Salle’s student financial assistance
program and other important needs of the Institute. We remain deeply grateful to
Mr. O’Mara for his thoughtfulness and his life-changing gift for our students.
Membership in the Legacy Circle is reserved exclusively for those who make De
La Salle Institute a beneficiary of their will or other estate plans, such as life insurance,
retirement plans, gift annuity, trusts or remainder interests in real estate.
Membership is permanent; that is, it continues indefinitely as long as the qualified
planned estate gift is in effect. All you need to do to become a member of the
Legacy Circle is to inform us of the provision you have made for De La Salle.
While De La Salle welcomes and encourages outright gifts, “planned gifts” offer
additional ways to support De La Salle financially and to continue forever
your legacy of providing Catholic education to the students at De La Salle. For
more information, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development, at
312.842.7355 ext. 152 or by email at cochrani@dls.org.
Wish List
As you consider your Annual Fund
support this year, here are some ways
your gift will impact the students at
De La Salle. One-hundred percent of
Wish List donations directly support
our programs.
A donation at any level is greatly
appreciated because every dollar
counts. Please use the enclosed
envelope to grant a wish.
$38 will help one senior with
the cost of one college
application fee
$45 will pay for lunch for one
student per month in the
Hilton Commons
$56 will cover the monthly lease
payment for one student to
use the Tablet PC
$60 will benefit one student to
participate in the band
$75 will pay for the e-book fee
for one Tablet PC
$110 will help one cheerleader
buy her uniform
$150 will purchase one monthly
Metra train-pass for one
student to commute to
De La Salle on the Rock
Island train
$250 will provide a scholarship
for one student to attend a
retreat at La Salle Manor
$300 will cover the registration
fee for one incoming
freshman
Engaging young Lasallians…
priceless
Development 21

2012 Fall Sport Updates
Girls Volleyball
The Meteor girls varsity volleyball team headed into the postseason with
an overall record of 22-6. De La Salle was third at the Chicago Christian
Tournament and first at its own tournament.
Outside hitter Carleigh Barringer ’15 was the De La Salle Tournament
MVP with middle blocker Jessica Hermle ’14 also named to the All-
Tournament Team.
During the regular season, the Meteors recorded victories over Girls
Catholic Athletic Conference foes Loyola Academy, Mount Assisi,
Resurrection, Regina Dominican, Queen of Peace and St. Ignatius. The
win over St. Ignatius marked the first time that De La Salle had defeated
St. Ignatius in girls volleyball.
In postseason competition, the Meteors finished fourth in the GCAC Red
Tournament, defeating Resurrection and Mount Assisi.
Girls Tennis
The Meteor girls varsity tennis team enjoyed a successful season with a
fourth-place finish in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference tournament.
At No. 1 singles, Khalia Powell ’14 took second place, losing in the
championship match. At No. 2 singles, Blaze Bonko ‘16 finished third.
During the course of the regular season, Powell posted wins at No. 1
singles against Morgan Park, Mount Assisi, Mother McAuley, Queen of
Peace, Loyola Academy, Resurrection, Regina Dominican and Trinity.
At No. 2 singles, Bonko beat Trinity, Morgan Park, Mount Assisi and
Regina Dominican, while teammate Ali Bailey ‘15 was victorious
against Resurrection and Queen of Peace.
In state competition, Powell placed fourth in singles at the IHSA
University High Sectional, advancing to the state finals. As a team, the
Meteors were sixth in the sectional, finishing with six points.
Girls Swimming
The Meteor girls swimming
program continues its growth as
26 young women participated on
this season’s team, the first under
new head coach Tina Grunauer.
One of the highlights this season
was a dual victory over Morgan
Park in a meet held at the Valentine
Boys & Girls Club. The varsity was victorious by a
score of 64-31, while the junior varsity prevailed 75-9.
Boys Soccer
The Meteor varsity concluded the regular season with an overall record
of 8-10-5 overall and 4-1 in the Catholic League. During conference
play, the Meteors defeated Bishop McNamara, St. Rita, Gordon Tech
and St. Francis de Sales.
Leading De La Salle in scoring in the regular
season was Simon Aldama ’14, who had 14
goals and three assists. Miguel Lopez ’13
(8 goals, 5 assists), David Dominguez ’15
(4 goals, 6 assists) and Raul DeLuna ’14
Raul DeLuna ‘14
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Meteor girls
swimming
team.
(4 goals, 2 assists) also were among the key
contributors for the Meteors.
Football
The Meteor varsity finished its season
with an overall record of 4-5, authoring
nonconference wins over Lane Tech, Gordon
Tech and St. Ignatius, while beating St.
Laurence in Chicago Catholic League White
competition. The sophomore team was also
4-5 overall, while the freshman Meteors were 8-1.
By virtue of its win over Fenwick in the final game of the season, De La Salle’s
freshman team won the CCL White championship. Congratulations to all the
coaches and players on an outstanding accomplishment and great season!
Among the top performers for the Meteor varsity through the first eight games of
the season on offense were running back Mikale Wilbon ‘14, offensive lineman
Jamarco Jones ‘14, wide receiver Bryce Sutherland ‘15 and quarterback Shelby
Spence ‘14. In 1½ seasons of varsity competition, Wilbon has accounted for just
under 2,500 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns.
Defensively, the Meteors were led by defensive end Jeff VanDyke ‘14, linebackers
Anthony Pierce ‘14, Troy Rayhill ‘13 and Trevino Rodriguez ‘14 and defensive
backs Ryan Flynn ‘13 and Ryan Rickert ‘14.
Cross Country
Thanks to the efforts of seniors Miranda Elizalde ’13 and Christine Sanchez
’13 – who have participated in cross country for four years and three years,
respectively – the De La Salle varsity team had a solid season.
Also contributing were Patrick Schiller ‘14, who recorded a personal-best time
in the Chicago Catholic League meet, Sharrod Hill ‘16, who placed seventh in
the CCL freshman meet, first-year runner Anna Nowaczyk ‘13, who was 30th in
the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference meet, and Brenda Esparza ‘13, a veteran
senior runner.
In the IHSA tournament, the Meteors’ boys team placed fifth at the Class 2A De
La Salle Regional and advanced to sectional competition. Individually, Schiller
was 12th, while Hill was 15th. The Meteors’ girls team advanced to sectional
competition by placing fifth at the regional. Individually, Nowaczyk was De La
Salle’s top regional runner as she placed 11th.
Mikale Wilbon ‘14
Golf
One of the highlights of the golf season
was the performance of Emily Brown
‘14. Brown became the first sectional
qualifier in girls golf in De La Salle
history. Brown placed second in the Girls
Catholic Athletic Conference meet with a
score of 79. At the Illinois High School
Association’s Class AA St. Ignatius
Regional, Brown finished in the top 10
with a score of 86. She followed that
with an 85 and a top-15 placement at
the IHSA Class AA Marian Catholic
Sectional.
Emily Brown ‘14
As far as Meteor boys golf was concerned, De La Salle placed 10th in the Chicago
Catholic League Tournament and ninth at the IHSA’s Class 2A St. Ignatius
Regional. During the regular season, the Meteors recorded a victory over CCL
rival St. Joseph.

Athletics
IHSA Academic Honors for 15 Meteor Teams
The 2011-12 school year was very successful for the athletic program
at De La Salle and it had nothing to do with home runs or touchdowns
or service points.
Rather, it had everything to do with the Meteors thriving in the classroom
as 15 De La Salle teams were recognized by the Illinois High School
Association (IHSA) for academic excellence, earning the IHSA Team
Academic Award. In order to receive this prestigious plaudit, each team
must have a collective grade-point average of 3.0 or better.
Since the 2009-10 school year, De La Salle has had 29 of its teams
honored by the IHSA.
During the fall of the 2011-12 school year, De La Salle’s boys cross
country, boys golf, girls cross country, girls swimming, girls tennis and
girls volleyball teams were honored. In the winter, it was boys basketball,
boys wrestling, chess, girls basketball and girls bowling being feted. In
the spring, it was boys volleyball, girls soccer, girls softball and girls
track and field that were lauded.
“One of the precepts upon which De La
Salle is built is that our student-athletes are
truly student-athletes,” De La Salle president
Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “While athletic
success is something that is embraced at
our school, we feel it is more important that
our young women and young men excel
academically and prepare themselves well
for their great futures.
“I would like to congratulate all of our
student-athletes, coaches and parents for
achieving these outstanding honors from
the Illinois High School Association.”
Great job, Meteors!
Mark Higgins to Guide Diamond Nine
When De La Salle’s baseball team takes the field next spring, the
Meteors will be under new leadership as Mark Higgins has been
named the varsity head baseball coach.
Higgins is a 2007 graduate of Dominican University where he
was a four-year starter for the Stars’ baseball program and a threeyear
captain. Higgins was a member of the All-Northern Athletic
Conference Team in 2005 and an honorable mention selection in
2006 as a third baseman. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
from Dominican.
As far as coaching is concerned, Higgins has been a varsity baseball
assistant at Plano High School, Benedictine University and St.
Laurence High School. He also was an assistant coach on the
sophomore level at Brother Rice High School. Higgins also was an
assistant basketball coach at Plano.
Tina Grunauer to Lead Meteor
Women’s Aquatics Program
The newest addition to the athletic program at De La Salle’s
Lourdes Hall Campus is Tina Grunauer, who will serve as the head
varsity coach for both swimming and water polo.
“Girls swimming and water polo are two sports that are drawing
a great deal of interest at our school,” athletic director Tom White
said. “We were looking for an outstanding coach with an expansive
knowledge of the sports and the strong desire to grow these sports
at De La Salle.
“We truly feel we’ve found that someone in Tina.”
On her resume, Grunauer has eight years of experience working as a
lifeguard with the Chicago Park District as well as participating on
the swimming and water polo teams during her days as a studentathlete
at Mother McAuley High School.
“I’m honored to coach in the Catholic
League,” Higgins said. “This is a conference
I played in and we have the opportunity to
play in one of the best conferences in the
state year in and year out.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge. We
have a great tradition here at De La Salle and there are a lot of
good things to look forward to. This will be my first varsity head
coaching job and I’m very excited.
“All the hard work and years of being an assistant coach have finally
paid off. Knowing that is an uplifting feeling.”
Welcome, Mark!
“As the new girls swimming and water polo
coach at De La Salle, I am very happy and
impressed with the girls with whom I will
be working,” Grunauer said. “Each girl
brings a different component to the team’s
dynamic and I am looking forward to what
the season will bring.
“I look to bring my knowledge and energy
to the Meteor aquatics program, as well as to
the many girls who I will be coaching. I am very excited to be a part
of the Meteor family.”
Welcome, Tina!
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Quality Quartet: De La Salle Inducts
Four into Sports Hall of Fame
At halftime of De La Salle’s Homecoming football game against St. Ignatius on
Sept. 14, the Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 was announced during a midfield
ceremony.
Lauded for their significant contributions to the Meteor athletic program were Ted
Morgan ‘77 (football), Eric Coleman ‘82 (track and field), John Granat ‘89
(wrestling) and longtime golf and tennis coach Steve Hopkins.
Along with the halftime ceremony, a dinner and reception was held in the Hilton
Commons prior to the football game as each honoree was given the opportunity to
speak and to thank those who played important roles in their success.
De La Salle congratulates each of these men and thanks them for all they have done
over the years.
Nominations for the Sports Hall of Fame are always accepted. For more
information, please contact De La Salle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist
Cochran, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 152 or cochrani@dls.org.
Great job, Ted, Eric, John and ‘Hop’!
Left to Right: Lourdes Hall principal Diane
Brown, De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak,
OSM, Eric Coleman ‘82, John Granat ‘89,
Steve Hopkins, Ted Morgan ‘77, Institute
Campus principal Jim Krygier
Annual De La Salle Golf Classic:
Meteors Drive and Thrive
The annual De La Salle Golf Classic was held on June 27 at Gleneagles Golf Course in Lemont. It was a wonderful
day for alumni and friends to gather for golf and camaraderie as 172 participants helped to raise over $69,000 with all
proceeds benefiting the scholarship program at De La Salle.
De La Salle thanks chairman Brian Hickey ‘76, all the committee members, our generous sponsors – including premier
event sponsor Joseph Parente ‘84 – and everyone who made the annual Golf Classic a huge success.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2013 De La Salle Golf Classic.
Pat Hickey ‘75, Hank Walsh, Golf
Classic Chairman Brian Hickey ’76
and Tom Markham ‘76 enjoy a
moment together.
Jake Marcet ’03 accepts the ceremonial
blue jacket from Fr. Paul Novak
for having the foursome with the
lowest score.
Premier Event sponsor Joseph
Parente ‘84 (third from left to right)
and his foursome proudly support De
La Salle.
Herb Williams, Joe Considine,
Michael Considine ‘97 and John
Smith ‘94 get ready to spend a great
day on the golf course.
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Alumni Connection
Meteor alumni offer words of
wisdom to current students
Many thanks to the 18 alumni who participated in the Career Day on Thursday,
October 4th at both the Institute Campus and the Lourdes Hall Campus. The day was a
great success for both our students and alumni!
De La Salle alumni traveled from as far as New Jersey, northeastern Michigan, and
Indianapolis - not to mention those loyal Chicagoans! - to share with our students
the opportunities and experiences that await them in a variety of careers. The alumni
speakers were sure to mention how their Lasallian education has benefitted them in
their life and career choices.
The students were engaged in the presentations and asked thoughtful questions to help
them in their own continued education and career discernment. The students were
very interested in how particular careers might make an impact on others.
Alumni career fields included architecture, law, homeland security, education
administration, opthamology physician, biochemist (pharmaceutical industry),
Chicago Police Department sergeant, clinical research, anesthesiology, professional
development advisor, and business development executive, among others.
If you would like to share your educational and career experiences with today’s De La
Salle students, you do not have to wait until next year! De La Salle and the Alumni
Association welcome you to visit any time. Please contact Kate Rhodes, Vice President
of Advancement, at 312-842-7355 ext. 147 or rhodesk@dls.org to arrange your visit.
Keith Alexander ‘85
James Bartos ‘45
James Brinkley ‘04
Steve Burrows ‘91
Shawn Dalcour ‘80
Robert Graham, MD ‘64
Jerry Kelly ‘78
David Kowalski ‘00
Tony Kustwan ‘97
John Kutyba ‘63
Ted Morgan ‘77
Salvador Perales ‘08
Christopher Reyes ‘95
Peter Schurla ‘84
Mark Sedevic ‘96
Kevin Thompson ‘92
James Vanek ‘64
Kenneth Wolski, MD ‘60
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Shawn Dalcour ’80 addresses students at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women
during Career Day.
2. Dr. Robert Graham ’64, James Vanek ’64, John Kutyba ’63 and Salvador Perales ’08
visit with Fr. Paul Novak at the start of Career Day.
3. All of the Career Day alumni speakers gather with Fr. Paul Novak and students in the
courtyard of the Institute Campus for Young Men.
4. David Kowalski ‘00 explains his duties as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
during Career Day.
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Alumni Updates
Does De La Salle
Have Your E-mail Address
Please send your information to Lee Ann Eiland at
eilandl@dls.org or visit www.dls.org/alumni
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:
1950
Richard Wyszynski produced and hosted a centenary tribute to the American
composer Alan Hovhaness in October 2011 at the Harold Washington
Library in Chicago. Wyszynski also addressed the Nelson Algren Society
on “The Essentiality of Interrelationships” in March 2012, focusing on the
writer’s “urban social realism” and corresponding expressions in classical
music. Wyszynski resides in Chicago.
1963
Richard Foster is a computer lab manager and lives in Forest Park, IL. His
email address is fosterrwi@yahoo.com.
1965
James Langmesser recently retired as a director for Calibre, a Washington,
DC area defense contractor and resides in Woodbridge, VA. His email
address is jtlangmesser@verizon.net.
1966
James Drew is a clerk and musician and calls Mesa, AZ home. His email
address is imaro3@hotmail.com.
Allen Siblik is employed as a product manager in the manufacturing
industry. He has been married for 45 years, has 12 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Siblik, who resides in Spring Grove, IL, can be
contacted at hallen@ais.net.
1967
Jim O’Brien works for the United States Army in the field of plans and
programs. O’Brien resides in Hilton Head, SC and can be reached by email
at lions3@aol.com.
Donald Porch is retired from the field of law enforcement and resides in
Hickory Hills, IL. His email address is donaldporch1@hotmail.com.
Mr. James P. Bingham ‘47
Ms. Elizabeth Chavez ‘L83
Reverend John R. Dolehide ‘36
Brother John Edward M. Doody ‘42
Mrs. Harriet Gorny ‘L58
Mr. Robert P. Greenfield ‘53
Mr. Mark E. Hoffman ‘83
Mr. Maurice J. Holte ‘67
Mr. Jason V. Mayoski ‘93
Mr. Thomas J. O’Halloran ‘62
Mr. Jack A. Penzato ‘71
Mr. Larrell Pierce ‘72
Mr. Eugene F. Rapp ‘57
Mr. Richard F. Schiefelbein ‘42
Mr. John Venclovas ‘62
Mrs. Alice F. Walsh
Dr. Alfred C. Williams ‘60
Mr. Alvin J. Wrzesinski ‘56
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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Alumni Connection
Alumni Updates
1968
Earl Coggins is a senior revenue agent for the State of South Dakota.
His email addresses are earl.coggins@state.sd.us and ecdutch7@
gmail.com.
1969
John (Jack) King is retired and lives in Lombard, IL. His email
address is fivecrowns@comcast.net.
1972
Thomas Kukuk is employed in the marketing industry and lives in
St. Louis Park, MN. His email address is takukuk@aol.com.
1982
Timothy Jonites is a deputy sheriff and lives in Antioch, IL. His
email address is timothyjonites@gmail.com.
1984
David Dinnocenzo is a sales manager and resides in Wheaton, IL
with his family. His email address is dinospine@msn.com.
Phillip Galles resides in Chicago and works in the field of finance as
a hedge fund manager. His email address is philgalles@gmail.com.
1987
Willie Gunn works in the dock management industry and lives in
Chicago. His email address is wgunn1105@aol.com.
1989
Erick Cerda is employed in the management consulting industry
and lives in Bolingbrook, IL. His email address is
Erick@erickcerda.com.
1990
1992
Louis Pruchnicki is a resident of Evergreen Park, IL and works in
the telecommunications industry. His email address is lp3582@
yahoo.com.
1993
Joseph Castillo is a commodity clerk who resides in Chicago with
his wife and children. Castillo’s email address is gdjcastillo@
sbcglobal.net.
Juan Ortiz Jr. lives in Chicago. His email address is jaortiz7503@
hotmail.com.
1994
James Byron is an underwriter in the finance and insurance fields.
He lives in Chicago and his email address is jbyron1003@aol.com.
1995
Peter Cruz is a police officer and lives in Chicago with his wife and
family. His email address is cruz3305@yahoo.com.
2000
Thomas Deaderick V is a business owner and lives in Chicago. His
email address is thomasdeaderick@gmail.com.
2003
Lauren Jordan lives in Chicago and is working as a clerk. Her email
address is lj11737@yahoo.com.
Amenzee Omofonmwan is an early childhood educator and calls
Durham, NC home. Her email address is amezeeo@yahoo.com.
Charles Threatt is an Illinois gaming agent and a Chicago resident.
His email address is Charles.a.threatt@gmail.com.
Brian Domingo is an electrical engineer and resides with his wife
and children in Chicago. His email address is brian.domingo1@
gmail.com.
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2004
Beatrice Dakota (Fabian) works for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
in the field of assistance ministry and spiritual outreach at Mary
Queen of Heaven Parish in West Allis, WI. She and her family reside
in Milwaukee. Her email address is bea.fabian@yahoo.com.
Marcus Miller is a member of the United States Air Force and is
working as a contracting officer. Miller resides in Waltham, MA and
his email address is mmiller2000@hotmail.com.
2005
Juan Garcia graduated from Southern Illinois University-
Carbondale and is working in the banking industry while pursuing
an MBA. Garcia resides in Plainfield, IL and may be contacted at
garcia4552@yahoo.com.
2006
Richard Mooney is a teacher and lives in Chicago. His email address
is richmoon1988@gmail.com.
Jennifer Rhodes is working at the University of Illinois at Chicago
in the field of human resources. She lives in Chicago and her email
address is thajenster22@gmail.com.
2008
Kenneth Thompson lives in Chicago. His email address is
thompsuiuc@gmail.com.
Lourdes Alumnae Update
1958
Gloria Lamacki (Kempa) is a dental office manager
and lives in Chicago. She and her husband, Walter,
are the parents of three children. Her email address
is glamacki@aol.com.
1959
Claudia Kowalski is an assistant administrator and
lives in Frankfort, IL. Her email address is cles2@
juno.com.
1967
Cynthia Klump (Czajkowski) is a bookkeeper and
resides in Berwyn, IL with her husband. Her email
address is togboge722@att.net.
Kathleen Kuceba (Czyszczon) lives in Glendale
Heights, IL with her husband and is the mother of
two children. She is a school food service manager
and her email address is kuceba@sbcglobal.net.
1968
Linda Flasch is the group sales manager for
Broadway in Chicago. She resides in Oak
Lawn, IL and her email address is lflasch@
broadwayinchicago.com.
1970
Arlene Hogan (Marevich) calls Naperville, IL home
with her husband. Her email address is zippsmw@
sbcglobal.net.
1979
Sheri Mastrangelo resides in Wheaton, IL and is
working as an office coordinator. She has three
children and may be reached at fazzari@ccmlawyer.
com.
1981
Gina Catezone (Nuzzo) is a paralegal and resides
in Chicago with her husband and family. Her email
address is gcatezone@vedderprice.com.
1997
Myisha Love (Shields) is married and she and her
family reside in Chicago. Her email address is
msmyisha3@gmail.com.
28 Alumni Connection

Alumni Association Golf Invitational – Second to None in Terms of Fun
The 2nd Annual Alumni Association Golf Invitational took place on Saturday,
September 15, 2012 at the Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth, IL. It was a gorgeous
day to hit the links with fellow alumni in support of Meteor Athletics at ‘D’.
Special thanks to the Golf Invitational Committee of Steve Burrows ’91, Adam
Chavarria ’92, Victor Chavarria ’69 and Tom Duddleston ’81, who worked very
hard to ensure that this event was a great day full of golf, food and fun and memorable
for all participants.
Over 90 golfers and 60 sponsors helped to raise over $20,000 to make this event a huge
success in only its second year! We’d like to specially thank our alumni sponsors:
20/20 Exhibits & Rick Flood ’90
Archer Manor Little League & John Biondo ‘79
Bernie ‘58, Keith ‘80, and Tim ‘89 Geers
CITY Beverage & Phil Chavarria ‘97
Class of 1996 & The Teddy Bear Day Care
Considine Financial, LLC & Bill Considine ‘80
Flags Club Fund & Bob Popp ‘77
Kelly’s Tavern & Bill Babuskow ‘75
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, Inc. Brian Krstulovich ‘91
Mitchell’s Tap & Tom Mitchell ‘66
MZI Group, Inc. & Art Miller ‘85
O’Connor and Nakos, Ltd & Steve Burrows ‘91
ODI - Off Duty Inc & Mike Pawlowski ‘90
Royal Savings Bank & Rob Sepka ‘93
Taqueria Los Comales & Adam Chavarria ‘92
Turtles Bar & Grill & Tom Mancine ‘90
Hope to see you out there next year!
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Photos from Root Photography
1. Alumni Association president Steve Burrows ’91 welcomes everyone to the
Alumni Association Golf Outing.
2. Phil Chavarria ’97, Victor Chavarria ’69 and their guests enjoy the
Alumni Association Golf Outing.
Welcome Home Meteors
Celebrating the 117 th Annual Alumni Banquet
De La Salle Institute hosted the 117th Annual
Alumni Banquet on October 5, 2012 at the
Institute Campus for Young Men. The location
was welcoming and festive and continued
the tradition of gathering former classmates
together for the special evening that was
catered by Dave Samber and Polo Cafe.
Honored at a special reception was the
Golden Jubilee Class of 1962, celebrating
its 50th Anniversary along with the Silver
Jubilee Class of 1987, celebrating its 25th
Anniversary. More than 200 De La Salle
alumni and friends were in attendance.
A longstanding tradition is the Honor Key
Award. The Alumni Association awards
the Honor Key to graduates and/or faculty
and staff members at the school who
have distinguished themselves by their
achievements at De La Salle or their civic or
commercial success.
It goes without saying that this year’s Honor
Key Award recipients, Diane L. Brown,
Principal of the Lourdes Hall Campus, and
Brian E. Hickey ‘76, were overjoyed at
accepting such distinguished recognition in the
presence of fellow alumni, family and friends.
After such a great evening of celebrating
and reminiscing at the banquet, De La Salle
looks forward to seeing our Meteors come
back to De La Salle to attend future special
events, visit classrooms and support school
programs. Please make sure the Development
Office is informed of any updates to your
information so that we can continue to stay in
touch with you.
De La Salle wishes to extend its heartfelt
appreciation to all De La Salle anniversary
classes for their generous support of the
anniversary class gift scholarship funds.
Nearly $15,000 has been raised to support
the student financial assistance program.
For more information about supporting your
class gift scholarship fund, please contact
Iris Gist Cochran at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or
cochrani@dls.org.
1. Steve Burrows ‘91 and Fr. Paul Novak, OSM
congratulate De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus
principal Diane Brown on being chosen an Honor
Key recipient.
2. Brian Hickey ’76 (center) accepts his Honor Key
award from Alumni Association president Steve
Burrows ’91 (left) and De La Salle president Fr. Paul
Novak, OSM (right).
Alumni Connection 29

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22nd Annual
-FINAL
Monday, April 8, 2013
Doors open at 6:00 pm
De La Salle Institute
Parmer Activity Center 3434 S. Michigan Ave.
$35 (Admission/Beverage/Food) • $40 Ticket at the Door
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Since 1991, friends, family, classmates, parents, coworkers
and neighbors have been gathering at De La
Salle for the D-Final Event. Together, we watch the
NCAA men’s basketball championship game on four 9
x 12 foot screens, enjoy a buffet dinner and open bar, bid
on the silent auction and more.
For more information,
Please contact De La Salle Special
Events Manager Mandi Kasper
at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or
kasperm@dls.org.
All proceeds of the D-Final Event
go toward the De La Salle
Meteor Athletic Program.
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Institute Campus
for Young Men
3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
OPEN HOUSE DATE
Saturday, December 1, 2012
10:00 am - Noon
Entrance Exam for All Students
Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8:00am
Institute Campus, 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Please bring $25 test fee and No. 2 pencils
Lourdes Hall Campus
for young women
1040 W. 32nd Place, Chicago, IL 60608
OPEN HOUSE DATE
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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