March 2004 Issue - De La Salle Institute

DE LA SALLE
I N S T I T U T E
Chicago
March 2004

De La Salle Magazine is
published quarterly by De La
Salle Institute’s Office for
Advancement. De La Salle
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the Christian Brothers, alumni,
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and friends together in De La
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message from the president
Brother Michael Quirk, FSC
Welcome to the March 2004 issue of De La Salle Magazine. I'm
confident you will enjoy reading about our students' latest
accomplishments, upcoming De La Salle events and news
about fellow alumni. However, I feel it's important to first speak directly to
our parents, alumni, friends and supporters about a serious matter that has
recently touched the De La Salle community.
You may be aware of legal action that was initiated earlier this year by former
De La Salle students against a former lay faculty member of the school.
These widely reported lawsuits relate to allegations by the former students of
sexual misconduct some 20 years ago.
Here are the facts as we know them. The alleged abuse took place between 1982 and 1985. The former
faculty member left us voluntarily in 1988 for reasons having nothing to do with sexual misconduct. No
previous allegations of sexual misconduct involving this individual had ever been reported to us. Civil
authorities are aware of the allegations and De La Salle Institute has cooperated and will continue to
cooperate fully with them. We do not know if the allegations have been substantiated.
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.
DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE
Photos by
Christine Bertucci
Root Studios
Michael Walsh
Stories written by
Christine Bertucci
Michael Walsh
Layout and design by
Giovanna Imbarrato
I want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We have in place a
formal set of policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct with minors. Allegations are processed
in accordance with these policies and in compliance with the requirements of law. We also have in place a
formal hiring policy that includes proper screening of potential employees. In addition, consistent with the
protocols of our local archdiocese, our personnel screening practices include criminal background checks
for all current and future faculty and staff as well as all volunteers who work regularly with our students.
We feel strongly that this situation, as serious and difficult as it is, should not in any way diminish De La
Salle's long history of service to the educational needs of families, nor its commitment to the academic,
spiritual and physical well-being of our students today.
The tragedy of sexual abuse of minors has had a profound impact on our society and our Church. For
those who have been victims, we extend our prayers and support, and encourage them to seek counseling
and help. I also ask that you join me in praying that God grant healing and peace to all who are affected
by the tragedy of sexual misconduct.
Brother Michael Quirk, FSC
President
Editor-in-chief
Michael Walsh
On Cover -De La Salle Band
Director Sarah Windlow Donley
(center), Dean of Language Arts
Carrie Contreras (right) and
members of the De La Salle
Band pose with Francis
Cardinal George, OMI,
Archbiship of Chicago

faculty news
In Their
Own Words
Shannon Garvey is in her first year of teaching at De La Salle. Garvey, a native of
New Canaan, CT, teaches Biology at the West Campus. She earned her B.A. degree
from the University of Notre Dame in 1999 and a M.S. degree from Indiana University
in 2003. Prior to arriving at the Institute, Garvey taught at John Adams High School
and Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, IN.
Here in her own words are what being a teacher means to Ms. Garvey.
If you have the opportunity to visit
De La Salle Institute's West
Campus at Lourdes Hall, you have
noticed the beautifully renovated brick
building. If you have had the opportunity
to walk the halls, you may have seen the
300+ young women in their neat uniforms,
shuffling books and papers on
their way to class. But if you step into
Room 204, be prepared to get your hands
dirty. Join the students, don your green
plastic lab goggles, tie back your hair
and prepare to experience science.
The laboratory is well-stocked with
measuring instruments, skeletons, preserved
organisms, microscopes, test
tubes, organic substances, and studentmade
slides. It is an environment where
the students learn how to ask questions
and attempt to find answers through
observation and experimentation. There
is a sign at the front of my room that
reads: Today is my opportunity to learn,
to grow, to succeed.
be positive, caring human beings. This is
my mission for teaching, and I believe
that every student can be successful.
I cannot speak from many years of experience,
only a few years of love for my
students and for the most rewarding
vocation in the world. After graduating
from the University of Notre Dame, I
began teaching outside of the classroom
as a park ranger for the National Park
Service in Colorado. I returned to
Indiana to teach high school and then
returned to school myself to earn a M.S.
Education degree from Indiana
University and a teacher certification.
Since starting at De La Salle, I have discovered
I am not just a teacher; I am a
life-toucher. I have learned that teaching
is about making a difference and touching
hearts. It is about providing fair but
challenging expectations, and transforming
“I can't” thinking into “I will try.”
Teachers don't just teach; they inspire
lifelong learning. As a reflection on my
experiences, I am reminded of a story I
heard from one of my most inspirational
teachers.
As the old man walked the beach at
dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of
him picking up starfish and flinging
them back into the sea. Finally catching
up with the youth, he asked him why he
was doing this. The answer was that the
stranded starfish would die if left until
the morning sun. "But the beach goes on
for miles and there are millions of
starfish," the old man said. "How can
your effort make any difference" The
young man looked at the starfish in his
hand and then threw it to the safety of
the waves. "It makes a difference to this
one," he said.
I wear a starfish on my De La Salle lanyard
every day to school to remind me
that teachers can make a difference for
every young person. •
Although I am fairly new to the teaching
profession, I have learned that I not only
have the opportunity, but also the responsibility
to teach my students the content
and skills of science, as well as how to
shannongarvey
DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004 3

campus news
Theatre 100 Performs at Festival
In January 2004, 14 members of De La Salle's Theatre 100
program participated in the Illinois High School Theatre
Festival at Illinois State University in Normal.
In addition to
performing
"Twelve Angry
Men", the
Meteors attended
workshops, saw
performances of
shows by other
schools and
attended the performance
of the
All-State show.
The Illinois High
School Theatre
Festival is the oldest one of its kind in the United States. Only
10-12 full-length shows are chosen for performance each year.
For De La Salle's Theatre 100 program, which is under the
direction of Mrs. Linda Matonich, its 2004 appearance marked
the sixth time it has performed at the Illinois High School
Theatre Festival.
Representing De La Salle were Joseph Mestan '04, Richard
Mooney '06, Neville Ngwa '04, Ramon Nieto '04, Christopher
Paluch '04, Carlos Pimentel '06, Matthew Pole '05, Loren
Pullum '05, William Scheffel '04, Angel Silva '04, Charles
Williams '07, Thaddeus Williams '04, Steven Yolich '06 and
Christopher Zelis '04. •
Fall Inductions Welcome 22 New
Students into National Honor Society
Twenty-two De La Salle students were inducted into
the Institute's Brother J. Richard Rush chapter of the
National Honor Society during a ceremony held at
De La Salle's West Campus in November 2003.
Young women
who were initiated
were seniors
Jane Ji '04
and Monique
Turner '04 and
juniors Eva
Castro '05,
Laura Gutierrez
'05, Colleen
Hayes '05,
Ashley Novoa
'05 and Loren
Pullum '05.
Young men who were initiated were seniors Keith
Chamberlain '04, Gary DeLeonardis '04, Nattakorn
Dhiantravan '04, Rodney LaBauex '04, Carlton McGee '04,
Ramon Nieto '04 and Christopher Paluch '04.
Juniors inducted were Andrew Cline '05, Wesley DeHoyos
'05, Eddy Herrera '05, Edward Kaczynski '05, Michael
Podlasek '05, Joseph Rich '05, Quinn Spiros '05 and Matthew
Vilimas '05. •
Scholarship fund provides financial support to students from Back of the Yards
Norbert Ziegler '57, a retiree from Quaker Oats (now PepsiCo), established
the Sophia and Joseph J. Ziegler Scholarship Fund in 2002 in memory of
his parents. Mr. Ziegler wanted to create a scholarship fund that would
help students with financial need from his old neighborhood, Back of the Yards.
Inspired by the impact of Mr. Ziegler's thoughtfulness, in 2003, his brother, Joseph
Ziegler '63, joined him in establishing an additional annual scholarship in memory
of their parents. The 2003-2004 Ziegler Scholars are Frank Smith '06 and David
Wisniewski '06.
Norbert and Joseph Ziegler have generously shown their appreciation to the Institute
by giving back to their community and their alma mater to help students. Their commitment
to the Ziegler Scholarship Funds and to De La Salle Institute are an important
resource for the students. Thank you.
Left to right:Iris Gist Cochran, De La Salle's
Director of Individual Giving, Frank Smith '06
and David Wisniewski '06.
For more information on how to establish a scholarship fund at De La Salle Institute,
contact Iris Gist Cochran, at 312.842.7355. •
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campus news
Shining Example of the Christmas
Spirit Nets Kudos in the Media
De La Salle senior Jason Valenzuela '04 decided to
spend his last Christmas as a Meteor student in a most
unique fashion. Thanks to the heart and dedication
shown by Valenzuela, the Mayor of the City of De La Salle,
and a group of his fellow Meteors, over 1,400 needy children
throughout the Chicagoland area were provided gifts and necessities
over the holiday season.
L to R: Alvaro Saldivar '04, Jason Valenzuela
'04, Richard Bergthold '07 and Patrick
Bergthold '04
Christmas wishes as fully as possible.
Working with
Chicago's Direct
Effect Charities,
Valenzuela,
Patrick
Bergthold '04,
Richard
Bergthold '07
and Alvaro
Saldivar '04, and
other De La
Salle students,
played Santa
Claus. They
answered letters
from grade
school students
and granted their
Valenzuela and his friends solicited donations and purchased
hats, gloves, scarves, dolls, model cars and other items, which
were then given to the children who had written the letters.
For their efforts, Valenzuela's group was featured on WGN-
TV's "Chicago's Very Own" segment. Valenzuela also was profiled
on WLS-TV and in the Daily Southtown's "With Honors"
feature. •
Band Takes Its Show on the Road
This past winter was quite a busy time for the musicians
in De La Salle's band. In December 2003, nine
members of the Institute's band performed at the residence
of Chicago's Archbishop, Francis Cardinal George, as
part of the Big Shoulders Fund's Christmas reception.
The Meteors
who performed
for and met
with Cardinal
George were
seniors Antonio
Allen '04 and
Cory Stinson
'04; junior
Kevin Jacomee
'05; sophomores
Jeremy Dority
'06, Vincent
Hardy '06,
Leonard
Maddox '06 and Carlos Pimentel '06 and freshmen
Christopher Excellent '07 and Courtney Sampson '07.
In January 2004, De La Salle's band program was again lauded
as five members were chosen to the All-Catholic League
band. This quintet of Meteors performed with some of the
Chicago area's best musicians at a concert offered at the
VanderCook College of Music.
Earning the prestigious honor of being chosen for the All-
Catholic League band were Allen '04, Stinson '04, Hardy '06,
Pimentel '06 and Sampson '07.
De La Salle congratulates all of these talented young men, as
well as Sarah Windlow Donley, the Institute's Director of
DLS mourns the loss of former athletic director and coach, John Niemiera
Former De La Salle athletic
director and coach John
Niemiera passed away on
December 27, 2003. Mr. Niemiera,
who worked at the Institute from 1973-
87, was 82 years old. He is survived by
his wife, Lillian, and sons, Richard and
Michael.
1949-50), Mr. Niemiera played a total of 115 games.
In addition to De La Salle, Mr. Niemiera also taught and
coached at Weber and Little Flower High Schools in Chicago.
Mr. Niemiera was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches
Association's Hall of Fame in 2003. He also was a member of
the Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame and the De La Salle
Sports Hall of Fame.
Mr. Niemiera played college basketball
for the University of Notre Dame from 1941-43 and played
professionally for Fort Wayne. In two NBA seasons (1948-49,
The De La Salle family extends its deepest sympathies,
thoughts and prayers to Mr. Niemiera's family. •
DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004 5

campus news
Catholic Schools Week celebrated through community service projects
During the month of January 2004, the faculty, staff and
students of De La Salle participated in a variety of
service projects as a way of showing support and concern
for residents of Chicago. While the faculty and staff visited
various sites on January 16, the students traveled around the city
during Catholic Schools Week, which took place from January
26-30 and concluded with an all-school Mass in the Parmer
Activity Center.
According to De La Salle principal James Krygier, the purpose
of Catholic Schools Week is "to show the country that Catholic
schools do make a difference. Catholic schools educate the
whole person, body, mind and spirit. Throughout the week,
schools from
around the country
demonstrate
their uniqueness
and their special
gifts, not only to
the Catholic
Church, but to
their local community
as well.
Learning to read is fun!
"In keeping with
the mission of the
founder of the
Brothers of the
Christian Schools,
Rolando Garcia ‘04 shows off his vacuuming
skills.
St. John Baptist
de La Salle, the
celebration of
Catholic Schools
Week has always
been structured
around the
Lasallian principles
of Faith,
Service and
Community.
Realizing that
these values must
not only be
learned but also
experienced by
our school community,
and adhering to the theme of "A Faith-Filled Future",
our students provided over 5,000 hours of service during
Catholic Schools Week 2004."
Among the 30-plus sites visited by members of the De La Salle
community were Saint Sabina's Elders Village, Ronald
McDonald House, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Valentine Boys &
Girls Club, Bridgeport Catholic Academy, James R. Jordan Boys
& Girls Club, Pope John Paul II grammar school, the Chicago
Food Depository and Mercy Hospital. •
Sixteen young men and women named Illinois State Scholars
The 16 young men and young women of De La Salle Institute who were chosen
as Illinois State Scholars attained their prestigious status by excelling in
the classroom. Achieving the honor is quite a feat, considering that only 10
percent of all Illinois seniors are designated
as Illinois State Scholars each
year.
The basis for selection as an Illinois
State Scholar is the student's high
school rank and their ACT or SAT
scores at the end of their junior year.
From left to right: Chaonan (Jane) Ji, Christina
Valencia, Shawn Sanford.
De La Salle would like to congratulate
each of these exemplary students on
this impressive achievement. • Front row from left to right: Nattakorn
Dhiantravan '04; Christopher Brogni '04; Brian
Zientek '04; Luis Santos '04; Kenneth Ting '04;
Joseph Mestan '04. Back row from left to right:
Patrick Walsh '04; Nick Guide '04; Tim Kelleher
'04; Thaddeus Williams '04; Efren Moreno '04;
Brian Williams '04; Michael Ting '04.
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the office for advancement
In past publications my message has centered on the importance of the relationship between philanthropy
and De La Salle Institute. This is one topic that can never be emphasized enough. Nor, for
that matter, can we ever say "thank you" too many times.
The truth is that as long as we feel that our mission of Catholic education is important and that De La Salle
Institute continues to provide an outstanding educational and faith development experience for hundreds of
students and, by extension, their families and communities, there will always be a need for support in order
to keep the mission strong - albeit in time as a volunteer, in talent as a committee member or board member,
and yes, in treasure as a financial supporter. Therefore, allow me once again to say "thank you" for believing
in our mission enough to personally sacrifice for it. Together, may our combined efforts continue to
produce enormous dividends to the students entrusted to the school's care as it provides each the best in personal enrichment - spiritual,
academic, athletic, and social.
As the advancement office aims to improve its overall effectiveness, one way for it to insure that the Institute remains vibrant and
relevant is by continuing to seek a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and its greatest treasure - its alumni and
friends. If I may, please take a moment to answer the following survey questions and mail it to our office at your earliest convenience.
Your input is important to us and will help us enhance the quality of service that is offered through the various offices within
the advancement department.
I thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful consideration. You remain an important part of our mission in education.
St. John Baptist de La Salle … Pray for Us!
Live Jesus In Our Hearts … Forever!
Anthony C. Chimera '83
Vice President for Advancement
Your opinion is important to us. Please complete, detach and mail this form in the enclosed envelope.
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1. Are you pleased with the responsiveness and accountability of our office
2. Are you satisfied with the quality of communication from our office - the
quarterly magazines, monthly E-Newsletters, and public news releases
3. Do you receive prompt attention from the advancement staff to your inquiries
4. Do you feel your contribution is wisely invested at De La Salle Institute
5. Do you enjoy the various special events offered throughout the year
6. Are there any events/programs you would like implemented
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DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004 7

alumni news
Alumni Association Welcomes
New Board of Directors
Victor M. Chavarria ‘69
Congratulations to Victor
M. Chavarria '69 on his
new role as President of
the De La Salle Institute Alumni
Association. Chavarria is a familiar
face to anyone who has attended a
De La Salle event over the years.
We wish him the best during his
tenure as president and thank
Michael J. Chmiel '83 for his dedication
and leadership during his
term as president.
The De La Salle Institute Alumni Assocation Board of
Directors for 2003-2004 are: Victor M. Chavarria '69,
President; John B. Golden '82, First Vice President; Thomas
J. Sargant '62, Second Vice President; Gregory Gilmore
'82, Treasurer; Thomas R. Lyons '43, Secretary; Michael J.
Chmiel '83, Immediate Past President; and Directors
Edward T. Bodinet '83; Steven W. Burrows '91; William J.
Fuhry '91; Prentiss J. Jackson '67; John G. Kutyba '63.
If you would like to be a class representative, please contact
Colleen Kruse, Director of Alumni Relations, at 312-842-
7355, ext. 146, or e-mail her at krusec@dls.org. •
Learn more about planned giving
Make your gift online!
On Dec. 5, 2003,
De La Salle’s
Legacy Circle
sponsored its first of
three planned giving
workshops. Speaker
Christopher Saternus led
the workshop on the subject
of the importance of
estate planning. •
De La Salle Institute invites you to make your gift
online. This new program is designed to make giving
quicker and easier for you - our valued friends
and supporters. Should you choose to make a gift to De La
Salle via the Internet, visit our website at www.dls.org. The
website is being updated with a newer user-friendly look to
help you browse along. The gifts processing link can be
found on the Development page. There you will find all the
information necessary to make your online gift to De La
Salle. Frequent reminders for online giving will be sent during
the year. Hope you find it convenient and useful. •
De La Salle’s Class of 1953 establishes scholarship fund
De La Salle Institute sincerely
acknowledges the following
members of the Class of 1953
for their generosity and support of nearly
$50,000 in gifts and pledges to establish
the 1953 Scholarship Fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bansley
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Blake
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Blattner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Bondi
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Bozek
Mr. Robert A. Brausch
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley J. Brazas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Brown
Mr. Leonard J. Cichowski
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Clancy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Gaeton G. Conforti
Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Cronin
Mr. Michael W. Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Daly
Mr. John R. Di Pietro
Mr. Robert F. Dragen
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Eckel
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Encher
Mr. William F. Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fitzsimons
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Ganzer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Greenfield
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Guistolise
Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Gutchewsky
Mr. Thomas J. Haas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hannigan
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Hartnett
Mr. William G. Jennings
LTC and Mrs. Thaddeus W. Krzeczowski
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Langhamer
Mr. Ronald B. Lesch
Mr. William J. Lewis
Mr. Clifford P. Mallon
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mangan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. McGee
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McNamara
LTC and Mrs. Harold V. Neher
Mr. and Mrs. William P. O'Connell
Mr. and Mrs. John W. O'Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Austin D. O'Malley
Mr. and Mrs. William E. O'Mara
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Shea
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Parmer
Mr. Edward J. Schmit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Senerius
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Serek
Mr. Robert M. Small
Mr. Martin L. Stadalis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Stepanek
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tentler
Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Tierney
Mr. Joseph B. Uchison
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Woodrow
8 DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004

alumni news
De La Salle’s Charitable Gift Annuity Program - Why consider one
De La Salle's charitable gift annuity program was created
as a service to our many alumni and friends who
have expressed a desire to make a gift to the school's
future, while still retaining a fixed income from the gift property
during their lives.
The charitable gift annuity is a contract in which you exchange
a gift of cash or securities for a certain specified annuity for
life. It is highly flexible and can be tailored to meet a wide
variety of personal needs and financial objectives. The gift
annuity offers five distinct advantages:
qIncome for life - at attractive payout rates for one-or-two-life
annuities;
qTax deduction savings - a large part of what you transfer will
qualify as a deductible charitable gift;
qCapital gains tax savings - when you contribute securities for
a gift annuity you minimize any capital gains tax;
qTax-free payments - a large part of your annual payment is
tax-free return of principal;
qPersonal satisfaction - from making a gift of significance
that will provide benefits far into the future.
As a donor you have several options available:
qThe frequency of annuity payments. You can receive your
annuity payments annually, semiannually, quarterly, or
monthly.
qThe choice of beneficiary. You can have the annuity paid to
yourself or to another as a single life annuity; or you can
have it paid to both yourself and another as a joint and survivor
annuity. Two-life annuities continue uninterrupted after
the death of one person.
qThe choice of gift. You can fund the annuity with cash or
securities. If you have certificates of deposit that are nearing
maturity, consider converting CD funds to a gift annuity and
earn excellent tax and financial benefits.
qArrangements by will or IRA. You can set up a gift annuity
by will or through an IRA. An annuity bequest set up by
will or IRA provides for the annuity payments to begin for
some designated beneficiary after your death.
qImmediate payments or deferred. You can have the annuity
payments start any time during the first year after your gift
or you can have them deferred, starting at a later period in
your life. By delaying the start of your income payments for
one or more years, you increase the amount you will receive.
The point to keep in mind is that the gift annuity can be set up
to meet your personal objectives, your own financial requirements
and the needs of your beneficiaries. For a free booklet
on The Charitable Gift Annuity, please contact Anthony C.
Chimera '83 at 312/842-7355 ext. 141 or by e-mail at
acc83@dls.org.
Please feel free to contact Anthony C. Chimera '83 if you are
interested in making a planned gift to De La Salle Institute.
Ask Anthony for a free sample annuity proposal illustrating
how such a gift could result in substantial tax benefits and lifetime
income to you or someone you love while providing for
the future of De La Salle. This service is available to all
alumni and friends of De La Salle and their families. •
DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004 9

alumni news
The De La Salle Institute Alumni Association invites you to attend the Second Annual
D33 on
Sunday, March 28
Registration 11am. Play begins at 11:45
De La Salle - Parmer Activity Center
3455 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago
the
Rules
• To keep things fair, the event will have a blind draw. Registered
players will have two participants join them from the blind draw.
• All ball exchanges must go back to the three-point line regardless
of where the change of possession occurred
• Players will call their own fouls until the final four at which
time referees will be used.
Alumni, family, friends and parents are invited
to shoot some hoops at the D 3-on-3tournament,
benefiting De La Salle’s student financial
assistance program. Your participant fee
includes a t-shirt, unlimited beer, pop, pizza and
snacks, as well as a guarantee to play at least
two games. Prizes are available for the top two
teams.
For those who don’t want to play but want to
root for their team, the fans in the stands can try
their hand at split the pot and other games for
cash prizes. Bring the kids and have some fun!
Participant fee is $20 for adults and $10 for
grammar school participants. Donations are welcome
and sponsorships are available.
For more information, contact Colleen Kruse at
312-842-7355 ext. 146, E-mail: krusec@dls.org,
or Vic Chavarria '69at 773-865-7429 or victor.chavarria@chase.com
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alumni news
newsnotes
1931 Leonard F. Wulff passed
away on February 7, 2004. Mr.
Wulff, who was an All-State baseball
player at De La Salle, joined
the Chicago Fire Department in
1942. He entered the United
States Army in 1943, was wounded
in Italy and received a Purple
Heart. After being discharged
from the Army in 1945, Mr. Wulff
returned to the Chicago Fire
Department. Mr. Wulff, who was
a member of the Chicago Fire
Department for 30 years, was
named a battalion chief in 1968.
1943 George G. Schumann
passed away on February 5, 2004
in New Buffalo, Mich. During
World War II, Mr. Schumann
served in the United States Army
and worked on the European edition
of Stars and Stripes, the
armed forces newspaper.
Following World War II, Mr.
Schumann covered the
Nuremberg war crimes trials and
was the founding editor of the
Wurzburg Post-Argus. Upon
returning to the United States, Mr.
Schumann worked for the
Calumet Index, Daily Calumet,
Hammond Times and Chicago
Tribune newspapers, as well as
the Howe News Bureau. After
serving as a copy editor for 25
years, Mr. Schumann retired from
the Chicago Tribune in 1990.
1983 In January 2004, Lawrence
A. Blakley was nominated for
inclusion in "Who's Who Among
America's Teachers" for the second
consecutive year. Blakley was
lauded for "making a difference"
in the lives of De La Salle students.
Blakley currently serves the
Institute as its Associate Vice
President of Community Affairs.
1995 Robert Popp and his wife,
Tania, became the parents of twin
daughters, Kaitlyn Elizabeth and
Hannah Maegan, on August 5,
2003. Congratulations to the Popp
family! •
In memoriam
Our deepest sympathy to the
families of the following De La
Salle and Lourdes alumni of
whose deaths we have been
notified.
William M. Mahler '31
Leonard F. Wulff '31
Alumni Newsnotes
John L. Henneberry '38
William J. Hoban '40
John B. Sablich '41
William L. O'Brien '43
George G. Schumann '43
Thomas S. Kois '47
MIchael T. McCarthy '48
John J. Hickey '49
Patricia Dvaronis Hopp ‘55
John Niemiera
De La Salle Institute and Lourdes High School graduates are
invited to send newsnotes to: De La Salle Institute, Attn: De La
Salle Magazine - newsnotes, 3455 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL
60616. You can also call Mike Walsh at 312.842.7355 ext. 145
or e-mail him at walshm@dls.org. Thank you.
Name/Class Year: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Note: ______________________________________________
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Scholarship fund thrives with support from friends and family
The De La Salle community
expresses its deepest sympathies
to the family of Michael
McCarthy ‘48, who passed away on
February 11, 2004. Mr. McCarthy was
a devoted and loving husband, father,
and trusted friend. A frequent guest
speaker at De La Salle, a regular at
alumni banquets and numerous school
Michael McCarthy ‘48
events, and a generous annual financial
and his son, Tom ‘76 supporter, Mr. McCarthy's involvement
and active participation in the life of
the Institute demonstrated his exemplary alumnus status.
As a fitting tribute to Mr. McCarthy, the Class of 1948 has
established a memorial scholarship fund in his honor. Friends
and family are welcome to join this effort.
Several years ago, Mr. McCarthy and his family established the
Michael T. McCarthy Scholarship Fund at De La Salle.
Through their consistent annual giving to this fund, the
McCarthy family made it possible for many students to attend
the Institute and benefit from a quality Catholic education rooted
in the tradition of the Christian Brothers.
Now, through the continued support from his friends and family,
may the legacy begun by Mr. McCarthy and his family continue
for future Meteors.
Anyone interested in contributing to the scholarship fund may
direct their gift to The Michael T. McCarthy Memorial
Scholarship Fund at De La Salle Institute. Please make all
checks payable to De La Salle Institute. Thank you. •
DE LA SALLE MAGAZINE March 2004 11

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3/16 Lane Tech Home 3:30 PM
3/18 Kenwood Away 4:00 PM
3/20 Hyde Park Home 11:00 AM
3/23 Morton Away 4:00 PM
3/25 St. Patrick Away 4:15 PM
3/27 Joliet Catholic Home 11:00 AM (DH)
3/31 Maine South Away 4:15 PM
4/3 Rockford East Home 11:00 AM
4/6 Clemente Home 4:00 PM
4/8 Marist Home 4:30 PM
4/10 Marquette (Ind.) Away 10:30 AM
4/12 Leo Away 4:30 PM
4/14 Leo Home 4:30 PM
4/17 St. Ignatius Home 11:00 AM
4/19 St. Rita Home 4:30 PM
4/20 Montini Away 4:30 PM
4/21 St. Francis DeSales Away 4:30 PM
4/22 Hales Away 4:30 PM
4/24 Bishop Mac Home 11:00 AM (DH)
4/26 Fenwick Away 4:30 PM
4/28 St. Laurence Away 4:30 PM
4/29 Mt. Carmel Home 4:30 PM
5/1 Providence Away 11:00 AM (DH)
5/3 Loyola Home 4:30 PM
5/5 Holy Cross Away 4:30 PM
5/6 Mt. Carmel Away 4:30 PM
5/8 Br. Rice Away 11:00 AM (DH)
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5/12 Gordon Tech Home 4:30 PM
5/17 Hales Home 4:30 PM
5/21 Niles West Home 4:00 PM
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3/25 Josephinum Away 4:30 PM
3/26 St. Francis DeSales Away 4:15 PM
3/29 Regina Away 4:30 PM
3/31 Notre Dame Away 4:15 PM
4/1 Holy Trinity Home 4:30 PM
4/3 Bloom (DH) Away 11:00 AM
4/6 St. Benedict Home 4:30 PM
4/7 Josephinum Home 4:30 PM
4/15 Gordon Tech (DH) Away 11:00 AM
4/17 Latin (DH) Home 11:00 AM
4/20 St. Scholastica Home 4:30 PM
4/22 Notre Dame Home 4:30 PM
4/27 Mother Guerin Home 4:15 PM
4/28 Seton Away 4:30 PM
4/29 Montini Home 4:30 PM
5/4 St. Ignatius Home 4:30 PM
5/5 Gordon Tech Home 4:00 PM
5/10 Chicago International Charter School
Away
4:30 PM
5/11 Morgan Park Academy Away 4:15 PM
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