Winter 2013 Issue - De La Salle Institute

magazineA publication for alumni andfriends of De La Salle InstituteGrowing in FaithWinter 2013

De La Salle MagazineWinter 2013EditorMichael K. WalshPhotographyRoot StudiosMichael K. WalshContributing AuthorsDiane BrownIris Gist CochranMichael DieterMargaret Grabowski ‘06Tom Lyons ‘43Kate RhodesMichael K. WalshChris WoodDesignerDesign BIG DreamsPrinterM&G GraphicsDe La Salle Magazine is publishedthree times a year by De La SalleInstitute’s Office for Advancement.The purpose of this publicationis to unite the Christian Brothers,alumni, students, parents, faculty,staff and friends together in DeLa Salle’s mission of excellencein education. All submissions orcomments should be directed todmagazine@dls.org.To receive this magazineelectronically, please send an emailto dmagazine@dls.org.Dear Alumni and Friends,Since our founding in 1889, one of the primary tenets of De La Salle Institute is that we are a faith-based Catholic highschool, set in the Lasallian tradition of the Christian Brothers.From celebrating school Liturgies to mission collections, from our students’ participation in Lasallian Youth and annualspiritual retreats, from community service projects in Chicago and across the globe - everyone who encounters a Meteoris well aware that De La Salle is a school that proudly and willingly lives its Catholic faith on a daily basis.In addition to being a Catholic, college-preparatory high school, De La Salle also welcomes and celebrates the diversityof the city – and the world! We also live by encouraging dialogue, learning and understanding of the wide variety ofour students’ religious backgrounds.One of the definitions of the word “catholic” is all-embracing. At De La Salle, we feel that our educational communitydoes an exceptional job in welcoming young women and young men who practice faiths other than Roman Catholicism.While 75 percent of our students are indeed Roman Catholic, De La Salle is honored and humbled that families of otherreligious beliefs have chosen to send their sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandsons and granddaughters toour school over the past 124 years.These students are given the education, confidence and commitment to know that their great futures lie ahead of themand that they are free to practice, live and strengthen their own beliefs, while not only learning about the Roman Catholicfaith, but also sharing their religious background, culture and traditions with their peers.In this issue of D Magazine, you will read reflections from five studentswho do an exemplary job representing our school. These students excel inthe classroom, in a variety of clubs and activities, and in the athletic arena.Without question, they are Meteors of the highest quality.In addition, four of the five students are also non-Catholic. One is Baptist, oneis Islamic, one is Serbian Orthodox and one is Christian. These students wereasked to write a reflection as to the impact that attending De La Salle and beingimmersed in our Roman Catholic community has had on their respective lives.I believe you will enjoy reading the pieces written by Alexander, Anthony,Aurea, Fatema, and Isaac.While everyone at De La Salle may not be Roman Catholic, what we dohave in common is that we are all children of God. As a result, we have aresponsibility to love and care for each other and to help each other grow inand strengthen our respective faiths.Thank you for your generous support and commitment to De La Salle. It isDe La Salle President Fr. Paul Novakbecause of you that De La Salle is a school where great futures do indeed begin.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, OSMPresidentMISSION STATEMENTDe La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education begun by St.John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Youngpeople from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so theymay be active, contributing members of our complex, changing society.INSTITUTE CAMPUS FOR YOUNG MEN3434 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE • CHICAGO, IL 60616-3898P 312.842.7355 • F 312.842.4142www.dls.orgLOURDES HALL CAMPUS FOR YOUNG WOMEN1040 WEST 32ND PL • CHICAGO, IL 60608-6507P 773.650.6800 • F 773.650.9722TOLTON ADULT LITERACY CENTER - EAST CAMPUS3647 SOUTH STATE ST • CHICAGO, IL 60609-1951P 312.747.3471TOLTON ADULT LITERACY CENTER - WEST CAMPUS115 SOUTH PULASKI RD • CHICAGO, IL 60624-2823P 312.746.7744

TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMICSMartin Jackson Participates in Peace Initiatives 2Natalie Martinez – Principal for a Day at Lourdes Hall 2David Hanke Named National Science Teachers Association Fellow 3Thirty-Five Students Inducted into NHS 42012 Holidinner – Santa & Smiles 4De La Salle Reviews Curriculum & Raises Common Core 5Academic StandardsThree Faculty Members Attend Huether Workshop 6Lasallian Evaluation Recap 7FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYChris Wood Teaches Meteors about World Religions 8De La Salle’s Impact on Four Non-Catholic Meteors 9-10The Catholic School Experience of Isaac Pizana 10North Shore Synagogue Welcomes De La Salle Students 11Faculty Member Michael Dieter’s Travels to Israel & Turkey 12-13Campus Ministers – Developing Meteors’ Spirituality & Beliefs 14Retreats an Important Part of Faith Lives at De La Salle 15Tolton Graduate Leatrice D. Saffore – A True Success Story 16Tolton’s “One Heart, Many Voices” Concert a Success 16PARENT PLACEParent Association Highlights 17Parents Offer Opinions about De La Salle 18-19ATHLETICSFall Sports Recap 20Alvin Ellis ’13 & Ricardo Ramirez ’13 Sign With Division I Colleges 21Francesca “Frankie” Castagna ’12 Honored by IHSA 21Winter Sports Updates 22-23ALUMNI CONNECTIONMalek Rihani ’72 Serves Community as Orthodox Priest 24Feature on “Monty” Montezon ’43 25De La Salle and Lourdes Deceased List 25De La Salle Alumni Updates 26Lourdes Alumnae Updates 27DEVELOPMENTWhat Can Your Gift Do at De La Salle? 28Tax Relief Information 29Promote Your Business in D Magazine 29Winter Wish List 30John Potempa ’65 Gives Back 30The Importance of Philanthropic Giving 31Renaldo Wynn ’92, Brian Hickey ’76, and Kamaal Khazen to be 32honored at 2013 Great Futures GalaSpecial Events Update 332013 Phonathon Information 33De La Salle InstituteBoard of Directors2012–2013ChairmanMr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68Vice ChairmanMr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67MembersMr. Marshall A. BlakeMr. George A. Bonomo ‘59Ms. Mary L. BurkeMr. Victor M. Chavarria ‘69Mr. Eugene L. FerrettiMr. Michael J. Glennon ‘84Dr. Robert O. Graham ‘64Honorable Patrick M. Huels ‘67Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSFBrother Michael Kadow, FSCSister Valerie Kulbacki, SSJ-TOSF ‘L64Mr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68Ms. Sharon R. O’BrienMr. Joseph D. Parente ‘84Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69Mrs. Cathryn P. TaylorMr. Thomas L. TaylorMr. James A. Vanek ‘64President’s CouncilHonorable William J. Aukstik ‘64Mr. Michael G. Bansley ‘53Mr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56Mr. James R. Woodrow ‘53Extollo EducationalFoundationBoard of DirectorsPresidentBrother Michael Quirk, FSC EdDVice PresidentMr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56Secretary/TreasurerMr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73De La Salle Magazine 1

MARTIN JACKSON ’13 PARTICIPATES INPEACE INITIATIVESBeing involved in peace initiatives is somethingthat is of great interest to senior Martin Jackson.Jackson, who holds a 3.388 grade-point averageand is ranked No. 51 in the 152-member Classof 2013 at the Institute Campus, was a guestspeaker at the Peace Prayer Service that washeld at De La Salle in the fall of 2012 duringLasallian Peace Week.In his speech, Jackson spoke of his concernsMartin Jackson ‘13 about the increase in violence – particularlyinvolving guns – and the effect that it has onChicago’s youth.Jackson, who is involved with his own “Stop the Violence” group, wasinvited by the Illinois Council against Handgun Violence (ICHV) tobecome a student activist and to speak at an ICHV event on Jan. 19 thathonored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Along with Jackson, faculty member Michael Dieter also spoke about Dr.King, his activism and the importance of activism and being able to takeaction as a youth leader within your community.In addition, Jackson also is scheduled to participate in several ICHVprojects later this winter and in the spring, including a play and groupdiscussion with the goal of raising the awareness of handgun violence.“I got involved in the MLK day of service through the Illinois Council forGun Violence,” Jackson said. “I am a part of the Student Voices divisionthat teaches students how to be actively involved against gun violence.“In this particular event, we invited Steinmetz College Prep to aninformational session where we taught them about the importance ofactivism, taught them how to write letters to the elected officials, and alsogave them information on one of the largest civil rights activists of thiscentury, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“I feel that all of this was important in order to inspire students to becomemore active in their communities and eventually make a difference inthem. My hope is that I have inspired someone to make a difference intheir community, just as I am inspired to do.“The MLK day of service was great. It really inspired me to knowthat there are other students – my age and younger – who seek tomake their communities better and safer for themselves, their peers,and their families.”Congratulations, Martin!NBC 5’S NATALIE MARTINEZ PARTICIPATESIN PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY PROGRAMAs a way to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of De La Salle Instituteeducating young women, various professional women have beeninvited to speak to the students at the Lourdes Hall Campus as partof the Principal for a Day program.On Nov. 30, 2012, NBC 5 Chicago’s Natalie Martinez spoke tothe students of Jaclin McGuire’s journalism class, as well otherMeteors in the media center at the Lourdes Hall Campus.Martinez joined NBC 5 Chicago as a general assignmentreporter and substitute anchor in January 2001. She spoke to thestudents about her time working in her hometown of Buffalo,NY in radio and then making the transition to television andalso about the types of stories she has covered as a field reporterin Chicago, most notably the Drew Peterson murder case.She told the students about how rewarding her job is consideringher busy work schedule and the challenges she faces each day.Martinez said she doesn’t always make it home for the holidaysto be with her family and on more than one occasion she has beenverbally harassed, physically pushed and shoved and even spaton by people she needed to interview. Martinez reiterated to thestudents, however, that she can’t imagine doing any other job.De La Salle thanks Martinez for her time and insight and invitesanyone who may be interested in participating in the Principal fora Day program at the Lourdes Hall Campus to please contact ourVice President of Advancement, Kate Rhodes, at (312) 842-7355ext. 147 or rhodesk@dls.org.Other women who are scheduled to visit the Lourdes Hall Campusto be Principal for a Day in the months to follow are Cook CountyBoard President Toni Preckwinkle, Misericordia’s Lois Gates, andIllinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke.Natalie Martinez of NBC 5 meets with a group ofMeteors during her “Principal for a Day” visit.2 Academics

David Hanke Chosen NSTA FellowHaving an authentic zest for science hasallowed David Hanke over the course ofhis professional life to design, install andmaintain exhibits at the Chicago BotanicGarden, work in the exhibit productionsdepartment at the Field Museum creatingmodels, replicas and landforms andembark on his current career path as ateacher at De La Salle.Hanke, who is in his second year as aDavid Hankemember of the faculty at the InstituteCampus for Young Men, has beenrewarded for his passion for all things scientific by being chosen aNational Science Teachers Association (NSTA) fellow.“I am very excited for this opportunity,” Hanke said. “Previously,I have applied for several grants and professional fellowships andwas surprised to hear I was chosen for this one.“I am driven to challenge myself and being a part of this fellowshipwill help me achieve goals I have set.”Hanke began the fellowship process by applying to the NSTAwhere he submitted his resume, a description of De La Salle withthe classes he teaches, an example of a lesson he has taught, andwhat he might do with the opportunity to be mentored by the NSTA.“I have always loved nature and had a very inquisitive mindgrowing up,” Hanke said. “I enjoy being outside doing anything...playing sports, camping, or being in the garden.“These experiences growing up helped shape my interest in thenatural sciences.”Hanke is one of 244 middle and secondary science teachers fromacross the United States who were chosen from hundreds ofapplicants to participate in a year-long professional developmentprogram designed to help promote quality science teaching,enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improveteacher content knowledge.Representing 34 states and the District of Columbia, the 2012-13Fellows were selected on the basis of several criteria, includingshowing evidence of a solid science background and displaying astrong interest in growing as a professional science educator.Each fellow will receive a comprehensive NSTA membershippackage, online mentoring with trained mentors who teach in thesame discipline, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of webbasedprofessional development activities, including web seminars.In addition, each fellow will receive financial support to attend andparticipate in NSTA’s 2013National Conference on ScienceEducation in San Antonio in April.“I love science because itis a process...not a bodyof knowledge,” Hankesaid. “Science is fluid andrequires those who practice itscraft to be so as well.David Hanke shows student JacobBernal ’16 the proper way tomeasure an angle during PhysicalScience class.ACADEMICS“Just when we think we understand something, we might find thatisn’t quite the case. I try to encourage creativity in many of theprojects I assign in class. The greatest scientists over time haveall had something in common – the courage to stand out from thecrowd and to think outside of the box.”As Hanke influences the Meteors with whom he interacts each day,so too has he been impacted by those instructors who inspired hispassion and interest in science.“Doc (Al) Martin was my advisor and professor at BenedictineUniversity,” Hanke said. “He opened the door for me to see that the fieldof science needs artists to communicate their work. Also, ZbigniewJastrzebski at the Art Institute Chicago was an influence on me.“He ran his scientific illustration class like a drill sergeant ina boot camp, but taught me the importance of a strong workethic, continuously pushing yourself, and not being afraid to makea mistake....that’s how we learn.“He banned erasers in class and if he caught a student using one, hewould throw it out the window from the 15th floor of our room onState and Jackson in the Loop!”That Hanke also has an artistic background in addition to hisscientific resume should not come as a surprise as he sees a truecommonality between the two disciplines. In fact, Hanke’s firstcareer goal was to become a scientific illustrator and in college, heworked as a freelance illustrator for published scientists.“It wasn’t until I started working at the exhibition departmentof the Field Museum that I realized science and art are closelyrelated,” Hanke said. “Both are empirical by nature, both requiregood observation skills, and the scientist and the artist are bothrequired to know their subject thoroughly. They have to be able toexplain to an audience what their experiment or sculpture means,and assess what they might do differently next time.“I also stress to my students the importance of passion intheir careers. A great deal of time is spent in our careers, so it isimportant to love what you do.”Academics 3

THIRTY-FIVE STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NHSIn November 2012, De La Salle inducted 35 studentsinto the Brother J. Richard Rush Chapter of the NationalHonor Society in a ceremony held at the Lourdes HallCampus for Young Women.As a result, there are now 68 students who have achievedmembership in this most prestigious organization basedupon their excellence inside and outside of the classroom.CONGRATULATIONS, METEORS!INDUCTED WERE:FRONT ROW: Juanita Diaz ‘13, Dalilah Earley ‘14, Melissa Estrada‘13, Estefania Lanza ‘13, Kayla Hui ‘14, Angelica Parrilli‘14, Elena Vera ‘14, Junru Shao ‘13, Bridget Bingham ‘13SECOND ROW: Madeline Holley ‘13, Marissa Perez‘13, Alejandro Herrera ‘13, Christian Galka ‘14,Eric Tremore ‘14, Tatiana Utreras ‘14, Aurea Delfin ‘14, YuanYuan Wu ‘14, Tyler Senjanin ‘13, Samantha Tobias ‘14THIRD ROW: Victoria Alvarez ‘13, Lindsey Johnson ‘13, DonaldHarris ‘13, Justin Tate ‘13, Jacob Diaz ‘13, Jeremy Siegel ‘14,Fatema Hai ‘14, Akilah Fletcher ‘14, Shelby Spence ‘14BACK ROW: Brendan Shilney ‘13, Jeff VanDyke ‘14, Grant Lapinski‘14, Daniel Hanrahan ‘14, Trevino Rodriguez ‘14, UlicesMontoya ‘13, Brandon Romero ‘13Guests Enjoy Second Annual HolidinnerWhen De La Salle’s Office of Campus Ministry held its annualHolidinner in December, there was great food, warm smiles andgood cheer.In keeping with the spirit of giving during the holiday season,over 100 De La Salle students and faculty participated inthis most worthwhile event in the Hilton Commons, singingChristmas carols, preparing the meal and serving more than150 guests.De La Salle was honored to welcome residents from the SouthLoop, Bronzeville and Bridgeport communities who wereinvited to enjoy a tasty pasta dinner, as well as holiday festivities,fellowship and performances by De La Salle’s Spanish Club,French Club, Band, Dance Club and Mandarin class.Santa Claus even made an appearance and took photoswith everyone in attendance who wished to have a specialremembrance.Thank you to everyone who attended the Holidinner and toSanta’s helpers who made it such a wonderfully memorablegathering.Great job, Meteors!Lourdes Hall Campus principal Diane Brownmakes a new friend as they color some beautifulChristmas pictures.4 AcademicsTajai Thompson ’14serves delicious mostaciolliand meatballs toa Holidinner guest.De La Salle students Bridget Bingham ‘13 (seated front), MeganWood ‘13, Anthony Markese ‘13, Isaac Pizana ‘13 (SantaClaus), John Derby ‘13, Christopher Lepko ‘13 (standing backright), Catherine Nowaczyk ‘15 (standing middle right) and JaneBottini ‘13 (standing front right) participate in the Holidinner.

ACADEMICSThe New Illinois Learning StandardsIncorporating the Common CoreThe name chosen for the recently adopted common coreis The New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporatingthe Common Core (NILSICC). Illinois has in placeeducational standards for early childhood, fine arts, foreignlanguage, physical development and health, science,social emotional, and social science. The recently adoptedcommon core for English Language Arts and Math is nowincorporated into the full set of Illinois Learning Standardsfor K-12 education. The goal is to better prepare Illinoisstudents for success in entry-level, credit-bearing academiccollege courses and in workforce training programs withina competitive global economy.Why New Standards?• Our expectations for what students must know andbe able to demonstrate were different in 1997 whenIllinois adopted the current standards.• The new standards aim to provide clear, consistentacademic benchmarks with “fewer, clearer andhigher” academic standards for essential learningand skills. The standards were developed whileconsidering the standards of top performing countriesand the strengths of current state standards.• The 2010 state standards provide benchmarks foracademic progress (skills and knowledge) thatstudents should have at the conclusion of each gradelevel. This will allow teachers to establish the bestapproach to help their students meet those standards.• Students and parents will clearly understand theknowledge students are expected to attain each year.The Standards:• Are aligned with college and work expectations;• Include rigorous content and application of knowledgethrough high-order skills;• Build upon strengths and lessons of current statestandards;• Are informed by other top performing countries, sothat all students are prepared to succeed in our globaleconomy and society; and• Are evidence-based.De La Salle Institute’s ResponseDe La Salle Institute is finishing up a thorough, three-yearreview of the college preparatory academic curriculumalready in place. The two previous school years were spentreviewing the freshman and sophomore curriculum intheir entirety, while this year brings a study of the juniorcurriculum. Led by teacher facilitators, a curriculummap is developed for all of the core classes, as well aselectives, and is linked to the NILSICC. The end result is acomprehensive binder giving the teachers a clear idea as towhat must be accomplished and taught throughout the yearin their particular academic area. Included in the binder aresample class syllabuses, tests, quizzes, and projects fromwhich the teachers can draw. The review wraps up eachyear with a presentation to the Curriculum Committee,Board of Directors and approval by the administration.It has been an incredible, thoughtful and detailed processthat has shaped the future of De La Salle’s academicstandards. The 2013-2014 school year will wrap-upwith the exam of the senior curriculum, in time for fullimplementation of the new core curriculum in 2014-15,which is the statewide target date.Resources:www.isbe.net/common_corehttp://ocs.archchicago.org/AcademicExcellence/CommonCoreStateStandards.aspxAcademics 5

Three Faculty Members Represent De La SalleAT HUETHER LASALLIAN CONFERENCE 2012In November, three faculty andstaff members from De La Salletraveled to Washington, D.C. to actas representatives at the 39th AnnualHuether Lasallian Conference 2012.Mary Bridich, a Guidance Counselorat the Lourdes Hall Campus, MargaretGrabowski ‘06, the Assistant Directorof Admissions for the Lourdes HallCampus and David Hanke, teacher inthe Applied Sciences at the InstituteMary BridichCampus, participated in the HuetherConference that brought together peoplefrom every type of Lasallian ministryto discuss a common theme. “Faith inAction: Global Engagement throughLasallian Education” was the theme forthis year’s conference.The guest speaker at the opening of theconference was Br. Peter Bray, FSC,Ed.D, Vice Chancellor of BethlehemUniversity. Br. Peter spoke abouthow Bethlehem University, the firstuniversity established in the WestMargaret Grabowski Bank, works to provide quality highereducation to the Palestinian people.“In listening to Br. Peter Bray, FSCspeak on the daily struggles he and hisstudents face being in the only Catholicuniversity in the West Bank, amongstthe fighting and hatred that saturatesthat region of the world, I found myselfinspired by and in amazement of thededication of the students, faculty andadministration,” Grabowski said. “…Itis the Brothers and lay people workingat Bethlehem University who trulyDavid Hankeembody what it means to be Lasallian.They are spreading the faith, dedicatingtheir lives to the service of the Palestinian people, and are buildinga sense of community between Catholics and Muslims in a placewhere it seems that all people know how to do is fight. At theuniversity, they seek to create “an oasis of peace and a beacon ofhope.”Maryann Cusimano-Love, Ph.D, a tenured Associate Professorof International Relations in the Politics Department of TheCatholic University of America in Washington, D.C., talked to theparticipants of the conference about the working relationship thatcan exist between religion and U.S. foreign policy in the form ofresurrection politics.Resurrection politics encompass raising previously dead issuesto the forefront of the agenda, and reframing those issues withvalues and powerful images that are easily accessible through theinformation age in which we live.“I attended the keynote speech of Dr. Cusimano-Love, whospoke about conflict minerals and the situation that exists in theDemocratic Republic of Congo,” Hanke said. “With the amountsand types of minerals that are found there, it should be one of therichest countries in the world. However, because of the power andscare tactics used by the warlords, they keep the money made fromthese resources for themselves.“This was a perfect topic for me to use in my Earth Science classas we had just finished up learning the countries of world and wehad just started talking about minerals. Minerals have always beena dry topic to teach to the students, but her speech gave me a newinsight to this topic. I was able to create a lesson based off of herpresentation and we had a great class discussion based on what is aconflict mineral, how are they processed, how and where are theyused, and finally, what can we possibly do to take a small part inhelping out this situation.”Another of the breakout sessions attended by a De La Sallerepresentative was “Twinning is a Relationship: A Close-up Lookat the Kenyan Twinning Schools.”“’Twinning is a Relationship’ did not strike me as a breakoutsession that would have meaning to my profession,” Bridich said.“But after 10 minutes into the session, I was delighted to learn howimpactful the twinning program is for our Lasallian community.“Most of the Lasallian schools in North America pair with aLasallian school in Africa. The twinning program obligationsinclude sending donations to the African schools, creating pen-palrelationships, or even visiting the schools.“The presenter, Brother Dennis Lee, LSC, provided our sessionwith the unique opportunity to skype with Brother Kombe andseveral students from a Kenyan school. I was chosen to speakto Brother Kombe and we discussed everything from the weatherto the importance of the Lasallian connection. This interactionopened my eyes to how vast our Lasallian population truly is, aswell as how easy it is to connect to other cultures.“As I transitioned back to school, I started to wonder how I couldincorporate this ‘connectedness’ to the De La Salle students. Asthe coordinator of the REACH Multicultural Club at the LourdesHall Campus, I thought it would be a perfect activity to integrateskyping with an African school to broaden our students’ interactionwith the global community. After reaching out to Brother Kombe,we have planned to have the REACH Club and his students skype.I would not have been inclined to do this without my involvementat the Huether Conference.”6 Academics

ACADEMICSDe La Salle Engages in Lasallian AssessmentDe La Salle Institute recently engaged in the Lasallian Self-Study and District AssessmentProcess for Ministry Improvement guided by the directives of the Brothers of the ChristianSchools Midwest District.Over the past year, a number of stakeholders participated in a self-study to determine thestrength of De La Salle’s Lasallian charism as it exists throughout all aspects and areas of ourschool community.In other words, “How well does De La Salle Institute incorporate the five Lasalliancharacteristics* into the lived experience of our entire school community?”Realizing that these exercises represent only the initial steps toward ongoing reflection, evaluation,and improvement of our ministry of education, we welcome the process as vital to the continuedstrength of De La Salle Institute’s identity as a Catholic and Lasallian secondary school.Through the Lasallian Self-Study Assessment process, the De La Salle stakeholders wereable to identify numerous and varied strengths. Through the combined efforts of a talented,professional, and superior faculty and staff, De La Salle provides a Catholic and Lasallianexperience for its students that we believe is both unique and second to none. Our reputationas a fine academic institution is a source of pride for students, parents, faculty, alumni, andother members of our community. At the same time, we also realize that the strength andsustainability of our school depends upon the continued, combined efforts of all of ourstakeholders to recognize and work to perfect areas that need improvement.Observations of the Lasallian Visiting TeamThe Lasallian Visiting Team for De La Salle Institute found thediversity of the school to be an impressive strength and an accuratereflection of the community in which we live. In addition topalpable evidence of De La Salle’s Catholic identity and Lasallianheritage, it was clear that all stakeholders interviewed:• know the mission of the school• believe that a family atmosphere is prevalent throughout• understand that service is a large component for all, and• experience teachers as being caring and excellent role modelsDe La Salle Institute has the unique opportunity, and welcomedchallenge, of offering the advantages of single-gender education, as well as the practicalexperiences of a coeducational environment. With two campuses about one mile apart, wemust continue to create one, unified school.In conclusion, The Lasallian Visiting Team reported that good things are happening here atDe La Salle Institute. We are encouraged to continue to do what we are doing, but to do itwith intentionality and be sure to proudly tell our story. We will continue to develop thoseareas identified as needing improvement:• Continuing to enrich the campuses with the history of De La Salle Institute and theLasallian tradition.• Making time for developing the community that is our faculty and staff.• Being an active and contributing ministry within the Midwest District.St. John Baptist de La Salle…pray for us!Our Lady of Lourdes…pray for us!Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!To see a copy of the complete Self-Study and Visiting Team Report, please contact KateRhodes, Vice President for Advancement, at 312-842-7355 x 147 or rhodesk@dls.org.*Characteristic One: Embraces Lasallianspirituality• Practices Lasallian spirituality withintentionality• Recognizes teaching as a vocation/ministry/calling• Demonstrates a spirit of faith and zeal in allthat they doCharacteristic Two: Integrates Lasallianpedagogy• Strives to “touch hearts”• Provides student/client-centered education• Acts as older ‘brothers’ and ‘sisters’ to theirstudents/clients• Focuses on practical education• Integrates spiritual and faith formation intotheir academic programs• Embraces high standards of excellence for eachstudent/client• Shares responsibility for the educationalmission by engaging all stakeholders in thecollaborative processCharacteristic Three: Builds community• Creates a welcoming, safe, and caringenvironment• Creates a community among internal andexternal stakeholders• Treats all with respect and dignity• Embraces dialogue and respects individualdifferences within the community• Attracts and maintains diversityCharacteristic Four: Practices andpromotes Lasallian Association for Mission• Works “together”• Works “by association”• Provides ongoing Lasallian formation for allstakeholdersCharacteristic Five: Provides a preferentialoption for the economically poor• Is guided by and promotes Catholic socialteaching• Sensitizes stakeholders, clients, and students tothe needs of the economically poor• Considers the needs of the economically poorin decision-making process on all levels• Is accessible and provides service to theeconomically poorAcademics 79

Growing IN FAITHOver the next several pages of D Magazine, you will find a variety of stories with one recurring theme: the importance of faith inthe lives of those who are attending, have attended or are currently teaching at De La Salle.A variety of Meteors from different backgrounds with one very important thing in common: they are men and women who aregrowing together in faith.CHRIS WOODSharing the Religions of the WorldChris Wood has been a member of theDe La Salle faculty since 1991. Woodcurrently teaches Church History, WorldReligions, Honors Church History, HonorsWorld Religions and Ancient Civilizations& Cultures at the Institute Campus.Here is Wood’s viewpoint as to thecatechetical approaches he hasincorporated into his teachings in an effortChris Wood to further enhance faith development in hisstudents of all religions and backgrounds.“The religious demographic of our school – while mostly Christian– is still much more diverse than most other Catholic high schools.We have a number of different Christian denominations attendingas well as Orthodox Christians, Buddhists from China and a fewstudents from the South Side who attend Nation of Islam services.I have even taught a handful of Hindu students during my careerhere at the Institute.“In light of this reality, teaching our students Catholic theologyhas its challenges. One approach I have found to be effective inhelping non-Catholics understand our liturgy is to have each ofmy class periods design, plan and execute their own liturgy in ourschool chapel.“Local priests are invited to celebrate with us after being preppedto help our students understand what takes place during the ritual.My Catholic and non-Catholic students alike have responded verywell to this experience and that goes a long way in creating a moresacred atmosphere during our all-school Masses held throughoutthe year.“Our spring-semester course requirement is the study of worldreligions. Young people love to experience the spirituality andrituals of other cultures and faiths. A few successful lesson plansI have executed have included classroom meditations, touring alocal Buddhist temple and attending a Friday evening Shabbatservice at a local synagogue. From these visits, contacts have beenmade that quite often lead to a willing guest speaker who furtherenriches our students’ understanding of and appreciation for thesefaiths.“It is important that we Catholics reach out to our brothers andsisters from these other great faiths in an attempt to forge spiritualbonds that lead to dialogue and further acceptance for the purposeof peace. These contacts serve to teach our students the importanceof faith-based relationships that can foster mutual acceptance andrespect.“For my own part, I work prayerfully and diligently every yearto try and connect our students’ personal experiences and lifecircumstances to an understanding of spirituality that prioritizesacceptance, tolerance, forgiveness, love, service of others andjustice.“Many days I succeed; some days I fail. But I feel with everyounce of my soul that the universe has placed me in this privilegedposition to guide young people towards belonging and hopefulness.“The rewards of teaching spirituality and faith within a Catholicschool are like a nurturing farmer who plants a seed and may waitmonths or even years to see the spiritual fruits of his or her labor.Giving young people spiritual tools and instilling faith is a lifelonggift immeasurable in its value and worth.”8 Faith, Service, and Community

FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYAurea Delfin ‘14Aurea Delfin is enrolled in the Honors Program at the Lourdes Hall Campus. Delfin has a 3.813 grade-point average and is rankedNo. 34 in the 113-member class. Along with her success in the classroom, Delfin participated in the improv, comedy and threadportions of the Theatre 100 program this past fall. She also is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Mock TrialTeam.A Christian non-Catholic, Delfin reflects as to the impact that De La Salle is having on her life:When I was looking at high schools, I knew with ‘D’ being rooted in the Christian faith, it would have the family-type environment Iwas looking for. I wanted to be surrounded not only by fellow peers, but also by people I could consider my second family one day.When I started at ‘D’, I knew little about the Catholic faith. I really didn’t know what to expect. Since then, I have learned not onlythe history of the Catholic faith, but a true beauty in the religion. It took attending ‘D’ to have that eye-opening experience and tobe able to have a more open mind about different religions.Being a student at De La Salle has helped me get a clearer sense of what I believe in. Being in a schoolwhere the majority of students are Catholic, I get approached with questions about my own religion.With that, I have had to affirm and dig deeper into my own faith to be able to answer these questionsin a confident manner.Attending a school with students from a variety of backgrounds and faiths is a very fulfilling experience.It helps you view the people around you with an open mind.I know there is a bigger world waiting for me once I graduate from ‘D’ and I believe being surroundedby such a diverse pool of backgrounds and faiths prepares me.Anthony Pierce ’14Anthony Pierce is enrolled in the Honors Program, maintains a 4.405 grade-point average and is rankedNo. 17 in the 153-member Class of 2014. In addition to his success in the classroom, Pierce also was theleading tackler for the varsity football team this past season, along with being a member of the Gamingand Gadgets Club, Chemistry Club and track and field team.Pierce, a Baptist, is the son of a preacher who is in the process of forming his own church. Here is Pierce’sreflection as to the impact that De La Salle is having on his faith.In elementary school, there were three aspects to my life. I went to school and was a good student. Myfather, who is a preacher, always taught me Scripture. I went to Bible studies and church on Sundays. Iwas a good Christian.I went to football practice every day after school and I was a good athlete. I understood high school to be a place where two-thirds ofmy life would be in one place.When it was time to choose a high school, I was accepted at two public high schools, but my parents thought that De La Salle wouldbe a better environment for me.When I came to De La Salle, my understanding changed and I realized that I could bring all parts of my life into one building and thatthey would all be nurtured equally. I can appreciate the fact that I can learn about theology in school.My parents wanted me to go to a high school that would be an extension of our home environment. My mother especially liked thatthere is a chapel where I can go to pray. By attending ‘D’, I understand that Catholicism shouldn’t be so foreign to me because mydenomination branched out from it.De La Salle has impacted my faith because of all of the different faiths here at our school. I’ve had a chance to talk to people who areatheists and agnostics. Because of their questioning of a God, it was made easier for me to research and solidify my faith.When I was in second grade, my teacher told me that I couldn’t read my Bible during free time. But now, I can discuss religion withanyone at any time. It feels good to be at a school like mine.Faith, Service, and Community 9

Alexander Moser ’13Alexander Moser is a senior at theInstitute Campus and is ranked No.4 in the 152-member class. Moser,who is enrolled in the HonorsProgram, maintains a 4.575 gradepointaverage. In addition to hissuccess in the classroom, Moseralso serves as co-captain of thevarsity golf team, along with beinga member of the National HonorSociety and Mock Trial Team.Here is Moser’s reflection as to De La Salle’s impact on a non-Catholic student:In terms of my religion, I differ from most of my classmates.I am Serbian Orthodox, which is a division of Christianity, butour methods of worship differ greatly from those in the CatholicChurch.Upon entering De La Salle, I was immediately welcomed by boththe staff and my fellow classmates. In a lot of my religion classes,my teachers have asked me to explain how my religion comparesand contrasts to the Catholic religion.Even though I’m not Catholic, I feel like I have always fit in atour school. I felt that I have gained a lot of knowledge as well asimparted a lot of knowledge to my peers that opens their mindsto my religion.By coming to ‘D’, it has greatly developed my better understandingof the Catholic faith. I have learned how many of the CatholicChurch’s beliefs were formulated. I also was able to make someconnections between my faith and the Catholic faith.By being around students of different faiths at De La Salle, it hasopened my mind to the differences between my faith and otherworld religions.Isaac Pizana ’13Isaac Pizana is a senior at the Institute Campus and holds a 3.976grade-point average. He is ranked No. 28 in the 152-memberclass. Enrolled in the College Prep program, Pizana is also amember of the band, as well as Lasallian Youth, Peer Ministryand National Honor Society.Here is Pizana’s reflection as to how being a student at De LaSalle has helped grow his faith as a Roman Catholic as well aswhat he has learned from his non-Catholic classmates:The experience I have gained here at De La Salle is an axiom thathas greatly increased not only my autonomy, but also my faith inso many ways.During my freshman year, I became a bigger advocate of theCorporal Works and the Spiritual Works of Mercy throughservices such as working in a food pantry and also reaching outto my community as a camp counselor.My own self-concept has been tested, but I can say I havelowered my temperance and increased my prudence. Thinking ofFatema Hai ’14Fatema Hai is enrolled inthe Honors Program at theLourdes Hall Campus. Sheholds a 4.655 grade-pointaverage and is ranked No. 6in the 113-member Class of2014. Along with excellingacademically, Hai is a memberof the French Honor Society,girls soccer team, studentnewspaper and band. She is also the treasurer of theNational Honor Society.Here is the reflection from Hai – who is Islamic – as to theimpact that De La Salle has had on her.De La Salle being a Catholic school impacted my decisionto attend because I had never gone to a Catholic schoolbefore. This was definitely something new for me, but aftercoming here, I saw the great diversity within the school.I have come to understand the Catholic tradition as a studentin religion classes as well as observing the practice throughschool Masses.Attending ‘D’ has impacted my faith because I now see howthings are different and similar to my own faith and I have agreater understanding and respect for all different religions.I really enjoy attending a school with students from avariety of different backgrounds and faiths because I get tomeet and learn about a variety of different people.I see how we all come from a different background and itimpacts who we are as people. I also notice that everyonehas a different belief and it is nice to see so much diversityinside one institution.interacting with people who are notCatholic and/or Christian makes methink of the past, as I would love tocover Pope Paul’s VI document ofNostrae Aetate.In Nostrae Aetate, we are given thegeneral idea that God has createdeveryone equal and through HisProvidence, His saving designextends to everyone. Personally,I agree with the message NostraeAetate is trying to portray becauseI believe that everyone is equal and no one should be put down.I have made many friends both inside and outside of school whoare non-Catholic and I am perfectly fine with that because I enjoyhaving different company around me. Getting to know peoplefrom different religious backgrounds is very interesting becauseI know that there are many insights that can be learned about thenature of spirituality.10 Faith, Service, and Community

FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYMeteors Welcomed During Visit toNORTH SHORE SYNAGOGUEIn November 2012, theology teachersMichael Dieter and Chris Woodtraveled with five students to theNorth Shore Congregation Israel,located in north suburban Glencoe, onan optional enrichment trip as part ofDieter’s Christian Vocation class.“I was very excited to provide thisopportunity for our young men,”Dieter said. “It is important that welearn about the faiths and traditionsof our brothers and sisters, so that wemay better come together to work forsocial justice and improve the world.”While at North Shore CongregationIsrael, the Meteors toured thesynagogue with Rabbi Steven S.Mason and shared in a Shabbat meal.Chad Dean ’13, Tim Quigley ’13, Johnny Walker ’13, MarkStarling ’13, Michael Salazar ’13, De La Salle faculty memberMichael DieterThe trip came about after Dieter visitedIsrael and returned with a strongerdesire to expand his knowledgeof Judaism. He then attended atraining session sponsored by theAnti-Defamation League and theArchdiocese of Chicago.While at the training session, Dieterconnected with a rabbi from the NorthShore Congregation Israel. After Dietervisited the synagogue and engagedits members, he drew the inspirationto provide this opportunity for hisstudents to learn more about Judaism.“This was an enlightening experienceand was really an eye-opener,” ChadDean ’13 said. “It was a new experiencefor me and I loved it.“My trip to the Shabbat service wasa welcoming experience,” MichaelSalazar ’13 said. “I felt like royaltyas I entered, because I was greetedwith great kindness and the phrase,‘Shabbat Shalom.’“The Shabbat service had a reallygreat choir that sang all of their songsin the beautiful Hebrew language. Thisexperience really changed my mind onthe Jewish religion and their culture asa whole. Due to this trip, I now wantto learn the Hebrew language to gaina better understanding of Judaism andbe able to travel to Israel and conversewith the local people.Inside the main sanctuary at the North Shore CongregationIsrael in Glencoe, IL“I walked out truly transformed and renewed. I can say I had a‘metanoia’ experience, where I had a radical change I heart, mind,and soul about the Jewish religion.”Another highlight of the visit to the synagogue was a questionand-answersession with Rabbi Wendi Geffen, who provided theDe La Salle contingent with a great deal of knowledge and insightinto the Jewish faith.“After visiting the North Shore Congregation Israel, I walkedaway with a new glimpse of how other religions operate and praiseGod,” Tim Quigley ’13 said. “It was interesting to see similaritiesand differences in the Jewish faith compared to Christianity.”“The key difference that I noticed frommy church was that there was moresinging and the rabbi didn’t preach aslong as my pastor would. The food wasgreat and the people were very friendlyand welcoming. I would definitelyattend another service and encourageothers as well.”As impressed as the De La Salle groupwas with the North Shore CongregationIsrael, their Jewish colleagues wereequally as positive about the Meteors’visit.In an email to Dieter, Rabbi Geffen –who closed the message with her hopefor blessings and peace – wrote, “It was an honor to have youand your students with us for Shabbat. Their comments/questionsboth then and on the email you sent were/are indicative of theirown deep faith and curiosity, no less their clear leadership andinspirational skills.“Please know you have an open invitation to NSCI (North ShoreCongregation Israel) whenever you like!”De La Salle thanks Rabbi Mason, Rabbi Geffen and everyoneinvolved with North Shore Congregation Israel for their hospitalityand generosity in welcoming our Meteors to their home.Faith, Service, and Community 11

FACULTY MEMBER MICHAEL DIETER MAKES SPIRITUALJourney to Israel & TurkeyMichael Dieter is in his fifth year as a member of the faculty atDe La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. Dieter teachesChristian Vocation, Honors Christian Vocation, Social Justice andHonors Social Justice classes. In addition, he also is an assistantcoach for the girls varsity volleyball team, as well as the headcoach for the boys varsity volleyball team.During the past 12 months, Dieter has been afforded the opportunityto travel to Israel and Turkey with one of his primary goals beingto deepen the world knowledge of his students.Here is Dieter’s first-person account of his journeys to thesehistoric lands:“As I develop in my teaching career at De La Salle, my travelshave given me the opportunity to not only see sights I have beenstudying my whole life, but more importantly, these experiencesare opportunities for my students to see and experience them aswell.“Our world is shrinking. New methods of communication anddata transfer mean my students are going to be coming in contactwith more of their brothers and sisters around the world than everygeneration before. Through sharing my travels with students, Ihave the opportunity to teach them about the faiths, cultures andhistories of their counterparts.“This past summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel toIsrael with a group of Catholic educators from the Archdiocese ofChicago as part of a partnership between the Jewish Federationof Chicago and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for CatholicSchools. The goal of the trip was to learn about the state of Israel,its ancient roots, and modern accomplishments.“The partnership forged between the Archdiocese and JewishFederation has led to the creation of a new curriculum – “ModernIsrael: Holy Land, Jewish State.” The goal of the travel experienceis to literally be immersed in the history, culture, religion andmodern offerings of Israel and to be better able to teach aboutIsrael in the classroom.“I knew that this was an opportunity I could not pass up whenapproached by my division dean, Mr. John Brogan. As a teacher,one of my goals is to bring the world to my students, and travel isone of the best ways to do so.“While in Israel, we visited several important historical andreligious sights. Our first stop, straight from the airport, was toIndependence Hall, where in 1948, David Ben-Gurion declaredthe state of Israel. It was humbling to stand in the room and hearthe radio transmission of the proclamation which gave rise to theJewish State.“In addition, we alsovisited the SupremeCourt of Israel where welearned about the legalprocess in Israel, aswell as the difficulty ofbalancing human rightsand national security, animportant issue we havestruggled with in post-9/11 America as well.“Aside from visitingimportant sites in Israel,I also was afforded theopportunity to meet witha plethora of speakersincluding political scienceprofessors from Tel Avivand Hebrew University,the deputy spokespersonfor the foreign minister,the director of the KiryatGat absorption center,teachers at a bilingualand bicultural schoolin Jerusalem whereMuslim, Christian andB.A. The altar at the Church of theAnnunciation in Nazareth, IsraelB. De La Salle faculty member MichaelDieter at the Western Wall in JerusalemJewish students learn together in peace, and members of Israel’sgrowing start-up community.“These speakers each presented on various elements of Israelisociety. As we were discussing the threat of terrorism with thedeputy spokesman, he was on the phone with CNN because therehad been an attack the night before on Israeli citizens vacationingin Bulgaria. This really helped to gave me a global perspective onthe issue of terrorism, as America is certainly not the only countryimpacted by it.“It was not only encouraging, but also motivational to speak withthe teachers at the bilingual school. These teachers are attemptingto bring peace to the region through education on a daily basisand that is one of the goals of Catholic education. It is comfortingas well as inspirational to know that I have colleagues around theworld who are working toward the same goal.“Additionally, visiting the absorption center was a profoundexperience. While there, we had the chance to sit down to coffeewith a lady who had recently made her “Aliyah” or return toIsrael. She grew up Jewish in Ethiopia, and decided to enter IsraelA.12 Faith, Service & Community

FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYpermanently, at which time she was granted citizenship and placed at the absorption center for language, culture and technology training.“I was blown away with the care and effort taken in Israel to welcome new immigrants. It made me question how we in Americawelcome new individuals to our country.“After my travels to Israel, I was eager to learn more about the region and I decided to travel to the Republic of Turkey over our Christmasbreak. While I was in Turkey, I had the opportunity to visit several important historical and religious sites across western Turkey.“From the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli to the Hagia Sophia of Istanbul and the Roman ruins of Ephesus, I was able to experiencethe history and culture of Turkey. While in Turkey, I had my first experience in a Mosque (The Blue Mosque) and that will now allowme to dispel myths and answer questions students have about Islamic prayer.“By traveling to a country that is predominately Muslim, I was able to see both differences and similarities between life in both Israeland the United States. One of the commonalities between the three countries I have noticed is the engagement of young people in theirfaith life. By having these experiences, I am able to add a new layer to my students’ educational and faith development.“The real joy for me in my travels has been the ability to share my experiences with my students. They need to hear that while travelingin both a Jewish and Muslim nation, I felt nothing but warmth and welcome from the people I encountered. Such knowledge andexperience is how we break down stereotypes and build meaningful relationships with our brothers and sisters across the globe to workon promoting the common good and social justice.“While discussing Mary as the ideal of Christian humility in my Christian vocation class, I was able to “take” students to the locationof the Angel Gabriel’s appearance to Mary at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, while simultaneously making mention of thetensions that exist between the Muslim and Jewish residents in the city today.“Being able to show the lands where important events from Holy Scripture took place has given my students new perspective on thedefining events of Christianity. When teaching about greed and materialism, I am able to show students Ephesus, where Paul wrote toTimothy and stressed that material goods possessed no eternal value. This gives students new ways to “see” and reflect on their faith’steachings.”sThe Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, TurkeyFaith, Service & Community 13

Sr. Josita and Emily Vogel – Making Meteors’ Ministry MeaningfulAs a Catholic and Lasallian institution,maintaining and cultivating the spirituality ofour student body is an integral part of De LaSalle’s mission to “to fully develop [students’]abilities so they may be active, contributingmembers of our complex changing society.”The women who lead the charge in thespiritual development of the Meteors areDe La Salle’s Campus Ministers, EmilyVogel of the Institute Campus and Sr. JositaKrzeminski, SSJ-TOSF of the Lourdes HallCampus.“My ongoing goal is to try and meet thestudents where they are, rather than tryingto push them to fit a traditional mold,” Vogelsaid. “I want our students to feel honored andto help them discover the spirituality that isalready in them and to give them confidenceto express it and explore it more deeply.”With the student body population of DeLa Salle being 75 percent Catholic and 25percent non-Catholic, many religions arerepresented at each campus.“I like the diversity of faiths,” Sr. Josita said.“They’re so well bonded. I want all of thestudents to feel worthy and respected.”No matter what faith a student subscribes to,each student displays his or her spiritualitymany times throughout an average schoolday at De La Salle.For example, at the start of the school day andat the beginning of each class, prayer is said.“This is the time when many studentswill offer special intentions and will sharepersonal things that others may not normallyknow about, which in turn, adds to a strongersense of community,” Vogel said.In addition to the daily prayer at De La Salle,about once a month, there is either an allcampusor all-school Mass or prayer service.Each Friday at the Institute Campus, the peerministers lead a short prayer service for about20 students and a few faculty members.“The peer ministers choose the theme andcreate the prayer, often giving their own shorthomily on what the theme means to them,”Vogel said. “It’s a great way for students tosee their peers voluntarily sharing their faith.”For Sr. Josita, the best demonstration of thespirituality of the students of De La Salleis through the retreats that take place eachschool year. During freshman year, students14 Faith, Service, and CommunitysEric Tremore ’14 participates in theannual service opportunity of helpingFirefighters Union Local #2 put togetherbikes for needy children at Christmasparticipate in a Lasallian Spirituality Retreatwhere the core Lasallian values of faith,service and community are emphasized.In sophomore year, the Meteors performservice hours at different locationsthroughout the community, like the GreaterChicago Food Depository. One of the mostmemorable events for a De La Salle student,male or female, is the junior retreat at LaSalleManor in Plano, IL. The junior retreat ismandatory for all juniors, and is based uponpersonal, inner spirituality.In their senior year, the students voluntarilyreturn to LaSalle Manor to learn about howto spread spirituality to others.In addition to prayer and participating inretreats, De La Salle students organizeclothing, food and coat drives throughoutthe school year, hold a weekly missioncollection for our twinning school in Africaand perform over 100 hours of communityservice each year.For those students who wish to delve a littledeeper into their spirituality and have a senseof community with other students, theyare encouraged to join peer ministry andLasallian Youth.“Peer ministry is a class for students to learnto minister to their classmates and guide thestudent body in religious functions,” Sr. Jositasaid.In an extra effort by the peer ministers atthe Lourdes Hall Campus to assist theirclassmates, the Respect Life club was formed.The Respect Life club meets to discuss topicspertinent to the sanctity of human life.While peer ministry is only offered to juniorsand seniors, Lasallian Youth is open to theentire student body throughout the schoolyear. Students in Lasallian Youth meet everyThursday morning to discuss topics relevantto faith, service, community and socialjustice.The members of Lasallian Youth also makemission trips to different places all overthe United States and the world, includingNazareth Farm in West Virginia, a Lasallianmiddle school on the Blackfeet Reservationin Montana, and Guatemala.“Lasallian Youth offers something foreveryone,” Vogel said. “And it can be verylife-changing for a young person, since ithelps lay the foundation for a life of faith andservice in a fun way.”The Meteors have many opportunities toexplore their spirituality and the faculty andstaff of De La Salle – especially, Vogel andSr. Josita – work to make sure the needs of thestudents are met.“Students need a strong balance of life –mind, body and heart,” Sr. Josita said. “Yourspirituality is your heart.”

FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYMeteors on Retreats:An Important Part of Faith DevelopmentDeveloping and deepening the spiritual lives of its students is a commitment that thecampus ministry department at De La Salle takes very seriously.One of the primary ways in which De La Salle builds and strengthens the faith of itsstudents is through retreats. All freshmen, sophomores and juniors are mandated toattend retreats, while attendance is optional for seniors.The freshman retreat is held on campus for an entire school and day. The sophomorestudents spend half of a day at the Greater Chicago Food Depository and then returnto their respective campuses to reflect upon local and global poverty with specialemphasis on the hungry and working poor. The junior and senior retreats take placeat La Salle Manor in Plano, IL.As for the focal points of the retreats, the freshman retreat is centered upon buildingcommunity in the Lasallian tradition. The sophomore retreat focuses on serviceand justice, the junior retreat on identity and the senior retreat on faith journey anddiscernment.Lourdes Hall Campus forYoung Women juniors communicate ideas toeach other while creating a structure duringa community-building exercise.During their retreats, the freshmen participate in icebreaker games, discuss theaspects of community and learn more about St. John Baptist de La Salle. As for thesophomores, one of the activities in which they participate is figuring out a budget for a family of four on one minimum-wage income,which according to De La Salle – Institute Campus for Young Men campus minister Emily Vogel is “a very powerful activity.”“Each retreat is purposeful in its own way,” Vogel said. “For the freshmen, it’s a great way to welcome them into their high schoolexperience and help them to start to identify themselves as a class and to lay the foundation of what kind of class they want to become.“The sophomore retreat is powerful because it gives them practical exposure to real-life issues and ones that many of them experiencein their own family, but never really understood the ‘why’ of the struggle. For example, many of them just have no idea how much stuffcosts and why their family has to be careful about spending.“The junior retreat is a much deeper personal experience and for many canbe quite life-changing. The small-group discussions are a venue to helpstudents open up about life issues that aren’t normally talked about.Through this many of them are able to see that they have morein common with their classmates than they thought, forexample, family issues.“The retreat gives them a chance to step out of the chaosof their life and get a perspective on God that they’venever experienced before.”sJuniors from theInstitute Campusfor Young Men takepart in an exerciseinvolving the trustwall during theirretreat.Faith, Service, and Community 15

Tolton Graduate Leatrice D. Saffore —A True InspirationWhile her life’s journey has been anything but easy, LeatriceD. Saffore is living proof of what can be accomplished throughperseverance and an intense desire to succeed. Saffore, a graduateof the Tolton Adult Education Program, is currently a student atLoyola University. This May, she will graduate from Loyola’sInstitute of Pastoral Studies with a Certificate in Spiritual Direction.Here is her incredibly inspirational story:I was born, raised and resided through most of my young adulthoodon the West Side of Chicago, living in the neighborhood knownas “K Town.” It was an area where poverty was widespread andviolence was rampant. It was a daunting environment that wascapable of breaking the spirit of the people who lived within it –that is, if one chose to let it.My life has always presented me with challenges. When I was fiveyears old, I was stricken with an illness that almost resulted in death.At 10 years of age, I experienced my mother’s sudden death. Oneday, she was healthy and the next morning, she was dead.At the age of 15, I became pregnant. Teenage pregnancy then was notas popular or socially acceptable as it is in today’s society. After thepregnancy, I experienced a series of tragedies, failures and setbacksbefore I finally started to move forward in my life.My life progressed primarily because of my decisions to first acceptGod’s free grace and then to further my education. I knew the twochoices together would afford me the opportunity to experience thefullness of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”In the latter part of 1998, I renewed my covenant with God. InJanuary 2000, I enrolled at the Tolton Center on Chicago’s WestSide. I took reading, English, math and computer classes. Theclasses were taughtby faculty members,including SusanPerez. It was SusanTolton Center Executive Director Susan Perez,who foresaw andLeatrice D. Saffore, and De La Salle Presidentgave me my firstFr. Paul Novak, OSMopportunity to teacha class. In November2001, I completed the Tolton Center program.After completing the program, I was employed until the companydownsized and I was laid off. That layoff was not a setback, butrather, a setup, as it allowed me time to go back to school.In 2004, I enrolled at Harold Washington College. In 2005, Igraduated with an Associate’s Degree in Sociology. Later thatsame year, I enrolled at Northeastern Illinois University. In 2009,I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In2009, I enrolled at Loyola University Chicago. In 2012, I graduatedwith a Master’s Degree in theology. I am presently enrolled atLoyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies. I will graduate in May 2013with a Certificate in Spiritual Direction.After my graduation in May 2013, two of my future goals will beto enroll in and complete a program for my Doctorate’s Degreein Ministry and to teach children and adults in academic andecclesiastical settings.As I end this snippet of my story, I would just like to say thatregardless of what tragedies, failures, setbacks or obstacles unfoldin life, they can be overcome; that is, if one chooses not to give up!Successful Tolton Concert Features Alexis Ochoa ’14as One of Three Magnificent PerformersIn November 2012, Tolton Center held its fall fundraiser, the “One Heart,Many Voices” concert, at Holy Family Church on Chicago’s Near WestSide.The audience of over 200 was treated to performances from Irish singersongwriterGavin Coyle, renowned tenor Rodrick Dixon and professionalsinger and De La Salle-Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women studentAlexis Ochoa ’14.Following Coyle’s performance, Ochoa performed two beautiful songsin Italian. She later joined Dixon for a stirring rendition of “America theBeautiful.”Everyone at De La Salle and Tolton Center thanks Coyle, Dixon andOchoa for lending their immense talents to an incredibly worthwhileendeavor and those who attended the concert and made it a huge success.16 Faith, Service, and CommunityProfessional singer Alexis Ochoa ’14 performs a beautifulsong during Tolton’s “One Heart, Many Voices” concert

PARENT PLACEParent Association HIGHLIGHTSThe Parent Association has been in full swing since the beginningof the school year. In accordance with the mission of developingan informed, interested and engaged body of current parents andguardians of De La Salle students, the association held severalevents in 2012 that embodied the group’s four focuses of education,recruitment, fundraising and community and the events were fun, too!This school year started off with the Parent Association sponsoring aFaculty/Staff Appreciation Day on August 19. The administration,faculty and support staff were treated to a continental breakfast ofmuffins, danishes, juice, fruit and coffee to thank them for theirhard work and dedication to the students and their families.Just as the students started off with homework at the beginning ofthe school year, the parents went to work with their first meetingof the year. This year’s meetings have been devoted to bringingtogether the parent community and educating and informing theparents on useful tips for their student(s), improvements in thecommunity and enhancements around the school.The first meeting of the year was held at SevenTen Lanes inAugust to start engaging and interacting with both new and veteranparents. The September meeting hosted Fr. Paul Novak, OSM,De La Salle’s president, and Tom White, De La Salle’s athleticdirector, who talked about campus improvements and the impactthat athletics, clubs and activities have on each student.At the October meeting, Geoff Johnson, De La Salle’s College andCareer Readiness Counselor, discussed how each student at everygrade level can prepare for their upcoming college experiences.The end-of-the-year meeting was celebrated at Ricobene’s to geteveryone in the Christmas spirit and usher in the New Year!The Parent Association also hosted two fundraising events andseveral hospitality events during the fall and winter. First wasthe annual fall Ricobene’s Night that was a huge success andraised money to purchase new microwaves for students on boththe Institute and Lourdes Hall Campuses. The Holiday Festival,held on December 8, was a collaborative effort with the AlumniAssociation and hosted more than 200 attendees. Guestsenjoyed a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, craftsfor kids, prizes, a split-the-pot raffle and shoppingwith over thirty vendors while listening to Christmasmusic. Proceeds from this event support the greatestneeds of the school, including the financialassistance program.Service is a large part of the cultureat De La Salle and it trickles down toour parents. This year, the parents haveextended their hospitality as volunteers forconcessions at football games, including the Blue/Gold game in August, Parent-Teacher Night and the major gradeschool recruiting event, Olympic Night. The Parent Associationalso sponsored the flowers for the Junior Ring Mass as well asthe flowers for the Senior Nights for the fall and winter sports.Pastries also were generously donated for the sweet tables at allfour open houses and the entrance exam while Parent Associationmembers volunteered their time to speak with prospective familiesabout the De La Salle experience. Kudos to all the parents for theirdonations and assistance this year!Events for the first part of 2013 include the Father-Daughter Danceon February 16, the Mother-Son Dance on February 17, and thespring Ricobene’s Night on April 24.Though the first semester has come to a close, there’s still time toget involved with your son or daughter’s high school experiencethrough the Parent Association during the second semester. TheParent Association is always looking for new ideas, creativeways of thinking and dedicated individuals to help us foster ourmission. There is no signup necessary, as all parents are welcomeas members of the Parent Association. Please join us at one of ourupcoming meetings held every 3rd Thursday of each month. Formore information about meetings or upcoming events, please visitthe Parents section of the De La Sallewebsite at www.dls.org/parents/events.jsp.If you would like more informationabout the Parent Association or want todiscuss how you can become involved,please contactLee Ann Eiland,DevelopmentCoordinator, at312.842.7355ext. 154 oreilandl@dls.org.Guests enjoying the crafts and camaraderie at the annual Holiday FestParent Place 17

Take Our Advice:Current De La Salle Parents Provide Insight1.In an effort to better prepare parents of incoming students as to what the De La Salle experience will entail over the next four years, ‘D’Magazine decided to poll some of our current parents and guardians as to the best advice they could offer to the parents of the youngwomen and men who will comprise the De La Salle Class of 2017.We thank all of the parents for their participation and insight. Here are some of the responses we received:Why has De La Salle been the bestchoice for your student?“My son is able to excel academicallyand participatein the sports he loves.”“My son likes the learningenvironment and therefore,he excels.”“It’s been nice for my son to have maleteachers, since females dominate theeducation field. De La Salle is a smallsetting and that promotes camaraderieamong the students.”2.“De La Salle has been the best choicefor my son because of the curriculumthat is being offered to the students.The teachers really do care and enablethe students to succeed.”“De La Salle follows astrong curriculum and at thesame time strengthens mydaughter’s Catholic faith.”“Small classrooms, goodteachers, religion, close tohome.”“We want our daughter to have the besteducation possible and to have the opportunityto attend one of the best collegesand universities in the Midwest.We truly believe that De La Salle is preparingher for college and beyond.”“Just some of the facets of De La Sallethat my wife and I like are its disciplinarypolicy, its commitment to quality education,its making students accountablefor their actions and that the teachers arevery devoted to our child’s education.”“De La Salle offers what I expected academicallyand it offers enough social andathletic activities that my son enjoys thewhole day at school. He excels in hisclasses and is thrilled to represent theschool in sports.”4.18 Parent Place

PARENT PLACEWhy has De La Salle been thebest choice for your student?,continued.“My daughter is getting the best education!She is currently on the “B”Honor Roll; she knows she can do itand with De La Salle’s outstandingteachers, I know that she can do it,too!”Is there any advice you would sharewith future De La Salle parents?“Review Edline often. Know whatyour student is doing in class. Meetwith teachers if necessary.“Our daughter’s teachers have beenmore than willing to help keep us informedas to her progress – whetherthrough phone calls or emails. Theyare willing to do whatever it takes tomake sure that she succeeds.”“I like the structure and discipline thatis provided; however, I also do likethat a certain level of independence isgiven. I also feel like the school caresabout the whole person and not just thestudent.”“I’m a ‘D’ graduate and having my son at theInstitute Campus and my daughter at the LourdesHall Campus allows our family to continue thelegacy of attending De La Salle. I cannot tell youhow honored I am to know that my children willgraduate from the same high school that I did.We are very proud to be a ‘D’ family.”“My son is doing so well with his studies.He absolutely loves school andthe extracurricular activities. He hasgrown so much in the past in the fivemonths he has been at ‘D’.”“Make sure your child knowsabout all the different opportunitiesat De La Salle, as it will helpthem to feel like their home awayfrom home.”“Not only will your children learn aboutmath and science and technology, they’llalso learn how to interact with people ofdifferent backgrounds and faiths. This isan amazing opportunity for them and providesa real-world education.”“Know that the sacrifice of sending yourson or daughter to De La Salle is wellworth it. The growth and maturity youwill see in your child over four years isincredible. My son has truly developedinto a De La Salle man!”“Stay involved! Even though your childis in high school, they still need a lot ofmonitoring due to social pressures. Also,attend parent-teacher conferences andjoin the parent association because it’simportant to demonstrate that your child’seducation is meaningful to you.”Parent Place 19

METEOR FALL SPORTS RECAPFootballFive members of the Meteor football team were named to the2012 All-Chicago Catholic League White Division First Team.Attaining the prestigious plaudit were senior linebacker/defensiveback Ryan Flynn ’13, junior offensive tackle Jamarco Jones ’14,senior linebacker Troy Rayhill ’13, junior defensive back/punterRyan Rickert ’14 and junior linebacker Jeff VanDyke ’14.VanDyke was De La Salle’s second-leading tackler with 61.Rayhill was third with 58. Rickert was tied for fourth with 49,while Flynn was eighth with 34.Rickert also served as De La Salle’s punter, averaging 34.6 yardsper punt with a long of 59. Jones anchored a Meteor offensiveline that allowed De La Salle’s ground game to account for 2,054yards rushing and 22 touchdowns.Making the All-CCL Second Team were offensive linemanRich Collins ’13, cornerback Collin Farley ’14, runningback Jonathan Hope ’13, defensive end Quentin Patten ’13,linebacker Anthony Pierce ’14, offensive lineman AaronRoberts ’14, quarterback Shelby Spence ’14 and running backMikale Wilbon ’14.Jones also received another accolade as he was chosen to the2012 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association’s Class6A All-State Team. Jones is the fourth De La Salle football playerin the last five seasons to garner a place on the IHSFBCA’s All-State Team.VanDyke garnered the final recognition as he was selected to the2012 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association’s Class6A Academic All-State Team.VanDyke is the third De La Salle student-athlete to procure thisprestigious plaudit in the last two seasons. He is enrolled in theHonors Program, maintaining a 4.909 GPA and ranking No. 2 inthe 161-member Class of 2014 at the Institute Campus.Boys SoccerFive Meteors were named to the 2012 All-Chicago Catholic LeagueTeam in boys soccer.Forward Simon Aldama ’14 tallied 15 goals and two assistson the season. As a result, he also was named to the Illinois HighSchool Soccer Coaches Association’s Honorable Mention Team.Defender Argenis Razon ’14 also was one of De La Salle’s MVPsas well as serving as a team captain. Midfielder Miguel Lopez ’13tallied eight goals and seven assists and was named to the IHSSCA’sAll-Section Team.Goalkeeper Anthony Markese ’13 posted a 1.75 goals-againstaveragethis season while serving as a team captain and a threeyearstarter. Defender Chris Teague ’13 shared team MVP honorswith Razon as the Meteors finished second in the Chicago CatholicLeague White.Girls VolleyballOutside hitter Carleigh Barringer ’15 became the seventh overalland fifth consecutive De La Salle student-athlete to be chosenthe Player of the Year in her respective Girls Catholic AthleticConference division as she was named the 2012 GCAC White Playerof the Year.Barringer, an outside hitter, guided the Meteors to a 26-10 overallrecord and a berth in the Illinois High School Association’s Class 4ADe La Salle Regional championship match. On the season, Barringerfinished with a team-best 238 kills to go along with 292 digs and53 aces.Along with Barringer, setter Natalie Arredia ’15, middle hitterJessica Hermle ’14 and libero/defensive specialist JuliannaTownsend ’14 also were named to the 2012 All-GCAC White Team.Arredia led De La Salle in assists (389), Hermle led in blocks (33)and Townsend led in aces (55) and digs (293).sSeated: Ryan Flynn ‘13, Jeff VanDyke ‘14, RyanRickert ‘14Standing: Jamarco Jones ‘14, De La Salle headcoach Dan O’Keefe, Troy Rayhill ‘13sSeated: Miguel Lopez ‘13, Anthony Markese ‘13,Simon Aldama ‘14Standing: Assistant coach Francisco Martinez‘98, Chris Teague ‘13, Argenis Razon ‘14, Headcoach Tom DufficysJessica Hermle ’14, Julianna Townsend ’14,Natalie Arredia ’15, Carleigh Barringer ‘1520 Athletics

ATHLETICSAlvin Ellis ’13 & RicardoRamirez ’13 Sign withDivision I CollegesWhile Alvin Ellis ’13 and Ricardo Ramirez ’13 arecurrently and will always be “Meteors”, you can soonadd “Golden Gophers” and “Flames” to their respectivedescriptions.Ellis, a member of De La Salle’s basketball program, hassigned a national letter-of-intent to play at the Universityof Minnesota next season, while Ramirez, a member ofDe La Salle’s baseball team, will stay closer to home andattend the University of Illinois at Chicago.“Both Alvin and Ricardo are outstanding young men,”De La Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “Theyboth have worked exceptionally hard to reach their goalsof becoming Division I student-athletes.“Not only do they excel in the classroom, they are alsoexemplary leaders who have brought a great deal ofpride and success to everything they have done at DeLa Salle. I look forward to watching them thrive andcompete at the highest levels of college basketball andcollege baseball in the future.”Ellis, who was a member of the 2011-12 All-ChicagoCatholic League basketball team, averaged 20.4 pointsper game through the first 16 games of this season.Ramirez, a member of the 2012 All-Chicago CatholicLeague baseball team, batted .435 with three home runs,11 doubles, 32 RBI and 21 runs scored last season.Frankie Castagna ’12Receives IHSA HonorFrancesca “Frankie” Castagna ’12 has been honoredby the Illinois High School Association as a “Do What’sRight Sportsperson of the Year” for 2012.Castagna was one of seven student-athletes acrossthe state recognized by the IHSA. Castagna, who waschosen the Division I winner, was nominated by De LaSalle’s athletic department after meeting the necessarycriteria of competing in at least two sports and havingabove a 2.5 grade-point average.Castagna, who was required to write a 500-word essayabout sportsmanship during her competition as anathlete, also received a $500 prize from the IHSA.Castagna, who is De La Salle’s first-ever recipient of thisaward, was a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference All-Conference and All-Academic basketball and softballplayer as a student-athlete. She graduated De La Sallewith a grade-point average of 3.822 and was enrolledin the Honors Program. Castagna is currently attendingLewis University in Romeoville, IL.Castagna was honored at halftime of De La Salle’s girlsbasketball game on Dec. 8 as her alma mater celebrated“Frankie Castagna Day.”Congratulations, Frankie!Congratulations, Alvin and Ricardo!sAlvin Ellis ’13 and Ricardo Ramirez ’13 arehappy young men after signing their NCAAletters-of-intentsDe La Salle vice president Lawrence Blakley ’83, DeLa Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Womenprincipal Diane Brown, Francesca Castagna ’12, DeLa Salle president Fr. Paul Novak, OSM, De La Salleassistant athletic director Anna Marassa, De LaSalle girls head basketball coach Jenna MarkoffAthletics 21

METEOR WINTER SPORT UPDATEBoys BasketballDe La Salle’s men’s varsity basketball team began theseason by winning the championship at the Hinsdale SouthThanksgiving Tournament, posting victories over Sandburg,Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South.The Meteors defeated Phillips at the Chicago Elite Classicat the UIC Pavilion, Traders Point (Ind.) Academy at JohnMarshall High School in Indianapolis and Catholic Leaguerivals Fenwick, Mount Carmel, St. Francis de Sales and St.Laurence during the course of the regular season.De La Salle also placed sixth in the 16-team Elite Divisionof the 2012 MaxPreps Holiday Classic in Palm Desert, CA.The Meteors were victorious against Orange Lutheran (CA)and Antelope Valley (CA). Guard Marcus White ’13 waslauded as he was chosen to the All-Tournament Team.Forward Alvin Ellis ’13 surpassed the 900-point plateaufor his career as he scored 326 points through the first 16games of the season, averaging 20.4 points per game. Ellisalso was featured on Comcast SportsNet Chicago as anAllstate Insurance High School Athlete of the Week for thetimeframe ending Dec. 2.Along with Ellis, White also was one of the Meteors’ primaryscorers. Through the first 16 games, White had scored 243points and drilled 35 3-pointers for an average of 15.2 pointsper game.Another highlightwas head coach andathletic director TomWhite winning his300th career gamein the Meteors’ 51-40 victory overHinsdale Central inthe second round ofthe Hinsdale SouthThanksgiving Tournamenton Nov. 23. As of the printingsdeadline, White who has been Marcus White ’13 acceptshis plaque from MaxPrepsthe head coach at De La Sallerepresentative Christiansince the beginning of theMiley after being named1995-96 season, has a careerto the MaxPreps Allrecordof 308-160 for a winningTournament Teampercentage of .658.Girls BasketballIn tournament play, the Meteor women’s varsity beat Kingand CICS-Longwood at the Latin Thanksgiving Tournamentand Rich East at the Oak Lawn Christmas Tournament.De La Salle also was victorious over nonconference foesPayton College Prep and Northside College Prep and GirlsCatholic Athletic Conference opponents Gordon Tech,Mount Assisi, St. Benedict, St. Francis de Sales andSt. Joseph.The Meteors, who were 11-7 asof the printing deadline, were ledby De’Asia Jackson ’13, SamSheppard ’13, Kelsey Herrera’14, Lesi Stewart ’14, TaylorTorrence ’14, Akilah Fletcher’14, Ambar Stewart ’15 andChardanae Hamilton ’16.Akilah Fletcher ’14 drivesto the basket againstGCAC rival Mount AssisisBoys SwimmingOne of the highlights for the Meteors this season wasthe performance of the relay team of Robert Rodriguez ’15,Omar Gomez ’15, Joe Koziol ’15 and Diego Leanos ’15that placed in the top 10 of all its events at the annual DanO’Brien Relays at Fenwick.Individually, De La Salle was led by Rodriguez, DanielClark ’15, Koziol, Tomas Cortez ’16, Vinnie Scalise ’14and Leanos, all of whom have set personal bests in the poolthis season.In team competition, the Meteors posted a victory at thevarsity level over Catholic League rival St. Rita.22 Athletics

ATHLETICSWrestlingAmong the highlights for the Meteor varsity wrestling team this season wasthe performance of Collin Farley ’14 at 170 pounds.In helping the Meteors (53 points) to a 12th-place finish at the GlenbrookSouth Tournament, Farley finished third in his weight class.Farley was one of three De La Salle wrestlers to finish second at the LeydenTournament as the Meteors placed eighth as a team with 98½ points. RobertZebrauskas ’15 and Kevin Malec ’13 also represented De La Salle on the medalstand. Zebrauskas competed at 113 pounds with Malec at 195. Dionicio Luna’15 (120 lbs.), Sal Reyes ’15 (152 lbs.) and Ryan Rickert ’14 (160 lbs.) placedsixth for De La Salle.Farley’s other third-place finish came at Conant as the Meteors amassed 62points as a team.In non-tournament competition, the Meteors recorded victories over Catholic League rivals Bishop McNamara, GordonTech, St. Francis de Sales, St. Ignatius, St. Joseph and St. Laurence. De La Salle also defeated Nazareth Academy from theEast Suburban Catholic Conference.At the Catholic League meet, the Meteors placed eighth as a team with 62 points. Farley was second at 170, while BrendanShilney ’13 was third at 145.Boys BowlingAs of the deadline, the Meteors had two wins over St. Ignatius and Leo and single triumphs over Fenwick and St. Rita inCatholic League competition.Individually, one of the highlights was the third-place finish of Mike Poluha ’13, who rolled a six-game series of 1,333,averaging 222 per game at the Brother Rice Tournament.The Meteors also placed second at the IHSA St. Ignatius Sectional to advance to the state finals with a total pinfall of 5,460.Poluha (1,192 pins) was third individually, while Matt Corona ’16 was fifth with 1,137 pins.Girls BowlingsCollin Farley ’14 pins his opponent fromShepard in nonconference competitionThe Meteor women’s varsity bowling team had won four matches as of the deadline, including two against ReginaDominican. Marist and Mother McAuley were the other squads defeated by the Meteors.The junior-varsity bowling team provided optimism for the future as it won nine of its first 11 matches.In terms of the postseason, the Meteors placed 12th in the Illinois High School Association’sHinsdale South Sectional.Athletics 23

Fr. Malek Rihani ’72 Gives Back to His CommunityMalek Yousef Rihani was born in Amman,Jordan in 1955. From kindergarten throughhis first year of high school, Malekattended De La Salle in Jordan before hisfamily immigrated to the United States in1969. Once in Chicago, he continued hisrelationship with the Christian Brothersand attended De La Salle Institute.“I was very thankful that my parents choseFr. Malek Rihani ‘72 to keep me within the De La Salle system,even though as newly arrived immigrants,our resources were very limited,” recalls Malek. “The De La SalleBrothers and teachers had tremendous impact on my life.”In 1976, Malek married Dina Saad Ayoub, and completed hisundergraduate studies at the University of Illinois, receivinga Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Five years later, he receivedhis Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the KellerGraduate School of Management.Malek was always interested in exploring a deeper study of hisfaith, and in 2002, he completed his theological education earninga Master’s Degree in Applied Theology from Lebanon’s Balamand University and the Antiochian Archdiocese.“My aspiration to religious life was triggered by the kindness,gentleness and demeanor of the Christian Brothers I encounteredboth in Jordan and Chicago,” Malek said. “I did consider becominga Christian Brother, however, I also had a desire to be married andhave a family of my own.”Malek was ordained a deacon in the Antiochian Orthodox Churchin 1997 and became a priest in 2002. Fr. Malek is also a CertifiedMarriage and Family Counselor.Fr. Malek worked for 37 years for United Parcel Service (UPS)and taught at Robert Morris University. During this time, he alsoserved in a variety of roles within several parishes in the Chicagoarea, including as the pastor for four years at St. Mary OrthodoxChurch in Palos Heights, IL when it began as a mission parish.At the time, there was a lack of ministries that catered to thespiritual needs of Arabic-speaking Christians in the south suburbsof Chicago. Thinking there may be a dozen families to whom hecould minister, Fr. Malek’s mission parish quickly grew to 300families. He currently serves as the assistant pastor at St. MaryOrthodox Church.Fr. Malek is blessed with two children, Gary and Angela. Garyis married to Linda and they have two children, Anastasia andAlyssa.Did you know that the Christian Brothers operate schools in over 80 countries around the world?24 Alumni ConnectionFr. Malek Rihani ’72 (far right) poses withother members of the Orthodox clergy

ALUMNI CONNECTIONProfiling A. Fermin(Monty) Montezon ’43by Tom Lyons ’43When A. Fermin “Monty” Montezon ’43graduated from All Saints Grammar School inBridgeport, he learned that fellow classmate BillPodgornik ‘43 was going to take the entranceexam at De La Salle, so he went along, too. Goodthat he did.Monty was awarded a one-year academicscholarship and started a family tradition as hisbrother, Richard ’44, followed him to the Institutethe following year. Apart from academics, Montyplayed freshman football and intramural sports inthe gym and “the yard.”Early in 1943, he joined a group of classmatesoffered an advanced, wartime entrance intocollege at St. Mary’s in Winona, MN. An eyecondition kept Monty out of the Naval V-12Program, so after three semesters at St. Mary’s,Luella “Lu” Montezon andher husband, A. Fermin“Monty” Montezon ‘43he was drafted by the Army in early 1944. Monty served in France and Germanyin the 59th Armored Infantry Battalion, participating in the Battle of the Bulgeand subsequent central European campaigns. Two years later, he returned home.Using the GI Bill, Monty resumed his collegiate work at Marquette Universityin Milwaukee and received his BS in Zoology in 1949. After being hired byUniroyal, an attentive supervisor guided him into the company’s sales operations,where he found his niche.Thirty years later, after several stints at various locations in Illinois, Wisconsinand Indiana, having managed local sales forces, Monty retired from Uniroyal.He was only 54 and launched himself into a second career in the investmentbrokerage business with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee. After 20 yearsthere, he retired in 2002.While attending Marquette, Monty met Luella ‘Lu’ Hildebrand, also fromChicago, and after graduation, they were married at Queen of Angels Church inChicago on June 18, 1949. They have four children, Allan, Judy and Christopherin Milwaukee, and Gregory in Chicago. They also have four grandchildren,Christopher, Alexander, Nicholas and Matthew.Monty and Lu love to travel and have visited just about every country on theplanet. Most memorable are two trips, one to the Holy Land where the HolyScripture suddenly became reality, and another to the Philippines with Monty’sfather to visit his Dad’s hometown. On a more local note, Monty and Lu attendedthe 60th Anniversary reunion luncheon for the Class of 1943, held in 2003 at theOak Brook Country Club.In his family’s faith community, Monty has logged many volunteer hours,serving on the parish council and as a trustee. He also has done more service as alector and extraordinary minister, as well as a member of the St. Vincent DePaulSociety and as a hospice volunteer.The Montezons reside in Milwaukee, WI.Alumni UpdatesDe La Salle Institute extends itsdeepest sympathies to the familiesof the following De La Salle andLourdes alumni and friends whohave recently passed away:Mr. Donald P. Barch ‘53Mr. Edwin A. Bozek ‘53Mr. Robert A. Brausch ‘53Mr. Robert J. BurkeDr. William J. Conroy ‘43Mr. Eugene T. Delaney ‘45Mr. Eugene P. Gaffney ‘47Mr. Michael R. Garcia ‘76Mr. Nicolo X. Giachetti ‘43Mr. Chester A. Grabowski ‘63Mr. George E. Janik ‘65Mr. Richard A. Kaunas ‘63Mr. John R. Keeler ‘48Mr. William A. Lauer ‘53Mrs. Patricia MageeMr. Thomas F. Mangan ‘63Ms. Kathleen S. Marciniak ‘L63Mr. Timothy McCarthy ‘42Mr. James E. McShane ‘42Mr. Matthew M. Murphy ‘43Mr. John W. Parker ‘37Mr. Robert J. Pienta ‘63Mr. Joseph P. Quattrocki ‘43Mr. Raymond J. Schroff ‘36Mr. Donald G. Sikora ‘52Mr. Patrick J. Smid ‘42Ms. Valerie Wickowski ‘L76Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and may perpetual light shine upon them.May their souls and all the souls of thefaithful 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.Alumni Connection 25

Alumni UpdatesDoes De La Salle Have Your E-mail Address?1959Tom Scolan (Sokolowski) is retired from theautomotive industry. He lives in Lockport, ILand can be reached at karzntrks1@aol.com.1965John Hein recently published “InsideInternal Affairs: An In-Depth Look at thePeople, Process and Politics.” Hein is retiredfrom federal law enforcement and is anadjunct instructor of criminal justice forAmerican Military University. Hein’s emailaddress is customshein@gmail.com.1968John Tobolski lives in Chicago and isworking in purchasing in the distributionindustry. Tobolski’s email address isjohntobolski@normanequipment.com.1970Albert Balcer is retired and lives in Chicago.He and his wife, Gwen, are the parents of twochildren. Balcer may be emailed at albert.jr7443@sbcglobal.net.1971Paul Kossart and his wife, Celine, have twodaughters and five grandchildren. Kossart’semail address is misterkozy@yahoo.com.1979Jesse Lopez and his family reside in CrownPoint, IN. He is working in the engineering/sales field. Lopez may be contacted atjlopez1018@comcast.net.1980Joseph Young Jr. works in computersoftware support in the informationtechnology field. He resides in TinleyPark, IL and can be emailed at jyoung_jr@sbcglobal.net.1983John Pavela is a vice president for BMOPrivate Bank and he and his family callJupiter, FL home. Pavela’s email address isjapavela@aol.com.26 Alumni Connection1987John (Jack) Byrnes calls Chicago homeand works in the employee benefits andinsurance industry. Byrnes’ email address isjacksource1@gmail.com.1990Terry Campbell lives in Chicago and can bereached at terrycampbell@bellsouth.net.1992Damon Smith was ordained and licenseda Baptist minister at a ceremony heldat Liberty Baptist Church in Chicagoin December 2012. His email addressis rev.d@thefirestarterpress.com.Congratulations, Rev. Smith!1993Jarrett Anderson lives in Springfield, ILand is working in the field of education forSpringfield District 186. His email addressis thalast3@hotmail.com.1994Eric Armstrong resides in Flossmoor, IL andworks in the education field as an assistantdirector of student veteran affairs. His emailaddress is ericarmstrong1975@hotmail.com.1999Michael Paulus resides in Chicago and isworking in the construction industry as apipefitter. His email address is server4519@yahoo.com.2000James Flamm works as an assistant manager inthe retail industry and lives in Chicago. Flamm’semail address is jamesflamm@gmail.com.2004Chris Paluch is a Chicago resident and isemployed as an art director in the field ofadvertising. His email address iscrpaluch@gmail.com and his website iswww.chrispaluch.com.Shawn Sanford lives in Chicago and isworking in the field ofnon-profit management. Her email addressis Sanford.shawn@gmail.com.2008Patricia Ann Flores is a student andresides in Chicago. Her email address ispaflores12@gmail.com.2009Scott Mestan was named the MidwestCollegiate Conference’s Defensive Playerof the Week in men’s soccer for the periodending Oct. 14, 2012. He also was chosenClarke (Ia.) University’s Athlete of theWeek for the same timeframe. Mestanconcluded his collegiate playing career bybeing chosen to the Midwest CollegiateConference’s Honorable Mention Team forthe 2012 season. Congratulations, Scott!Fairfield University’s Derek Needhamwas named the Metro Atlantic AthleticConference’s Player of the Week in men’sbasketball for the period ending Dec. 24. Ina 60-57 win over St. Joseph’s University,Needham, a senior guard, led all scorers with24 points, making five 3-pointers. He alsoadded five assists, three rebounds, and onesteal in the game. In addition, Needham wasnamed to the watch list for the 2013 BobCousy Award, which is given to the top pointguard in college basketball. Congratulations,Derek!2010Marie Huels informed De La Salle thatshe is graduating from Illinois StateUniversity with a major in Communications– Organizational and Leadership and aminor in Children’s Studies. In addition,Huels also is the treasurer of the COMM(Communications Opportunities for Majors& Minors) Club at ISU as well as LambdaPi Eta, which is ISU’s CommunicationsHonors Society. Huels can be contacted atmlhuels@ilstu.edu. Congratulations, Marie!2012James Buss was named the IowaIntercollegiate Athletic Conference’sWrestler of the Week for the timeframeending Dec. 9. Buss, a freshman at LorasCollege, won the heavyweight title at theDick Walker Invitational by winning threematches. For his efforts, Buss also wasnamed the d3wrestle.com Wrestler of theWeek. Congratulations, James!

ALUMNI CONNECTIONAlumni UpdatesFormer Lourdes PrincipalSr. Virgiose Ozog Passes AwaySr. Virgiose Ozog, SSJ-TOSF, died on Jan. 8 at the age of 96 in Stevens Point,WI. Sr. Virgiose entered the Sisters of St. Joseph – Third Order of St. Franciscommunity on August 19, 1935 and professed perpetual vows on August 8, 1943.Sr. Virgiose taught at Lourdes High School for a total of 15 years from 1940-41 and from 1942-56. She also was the principal at Lourdes for six years from1956-1962. Sr. Virgiose then served as the assistant principal for five years from1968-73.De La Salle extends its deepest sympathies to the Ozog family and to the Sistersof St. Joseph – Third Order of St. Francis.Eternal rest grant unto Sr. Virgiose, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.Sr. Virgiose Ozog, SSJ-TOSFMay her soul 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.Lourdes Alumnae Updates1978Nancy Oleksy lives in Oak Lawn, IL. Her email address is nanook60@sbcglobal.net.1983Veronica Betz is a construction & engineering manager and resides with her husband, Scott, and three children in Elgin, IL.She can be reached at 318betz@ameritech.net.1988Victoria Lopez (Aguirre) resides in Chicago and is working as a legal assistant. Her email address is vickilopez25@comcast.net.1996Leandra Escareno works in the retail bank management industry and lives in Berwyn, IL. Her email address is leandra.zarate@yahoo.com.Christine Olkiewicz (Flamm) and her husband, Steve, have four children and call Joliet, IL home. Olkiewicz’s email addressis cflamm33@hotmail.com.1997Qiana Bradley is a customer service agent and resides in Chicago. She can be reached at qianabradley@hotmail.com.Alumni Connection 27

Classroom Renovations –AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF ACADEMIC SUCCESSThanks to the generosity of our guests at the Fifth Annual Great Futures Gala last spring, the live auction raised more than$25,000 to renovate a classroom at the Institute Campus for Young Men. With these funds, the Buildings and GroundsCommittee of the Board of Directors oversaw the classroom renovation project over the summer. The faculty and studentswho are fortunate enough to have class in Room 221 are all smiles!BeforeAfterWith one classroom completed, it makes the need to renovate the additional hallways and classrooms on the second andthird floors of the Institute Campus critical. In order to better serve the young men and take the campus to a higher degree ofexcellence, plans are underway to complete these renovations over the next few years which will include:Classroom Renovations$25,000 each• 13 classroomsHallway Renovations$24,000 - $35,000 each• 2nd floor• 3rd floorOther Capital NeedsAs it has throughout its history, De La Salle is taking a long view of the future. Designing a master facility plan and renovationsto the Institute Campus are a top priority. With the resurgent economic development in the surrounding communities, DeLa Salle has an opportunity to solidify enrollment and strengthen its position as a leader in education through enhancing thelearning environment for our students.If you would like to help De La Salle achieve these goals, feel free to contact Kate Rhodes, Vice President of Advancement,at 312-842-7355 ext. 147 or rhodesk@dls.org to learn more about the needs of the school, to take a tour, and to learn how youcan assist in fulfilling these needs.28 Development

DEVELOPMENTInformation on American Tax Relief Act of 2012As you may know, President Obama signed the fiscal cliffagreement, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA),which was approved by the Senate and House on January 1, 2013.As a result of these tax changes, the new tax landscape looks verydifferent than it did in 2012.Briefly, here are a couple of the key components of the legislationthat were affected, and are favorable for charitable giving andphilanthropy:• IRA Charitable Rollover• Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping TaxesNow may be the perfect time for you to take advantage of someof ATRA’s provisions by making a gift to De La Salle Institute.Feel free to contact us to learn more about the needs of the school,how you can assist us in fulfilling those needs, and at the same time,you can avoid even larger tax bills.If an IRA Charitable Rollover wouldnot currently be helpful to you butyou’d like to assist De La Salle inanother way, please consider makinga planned gift for De La Salle inyour estate. We can help you do thatat little or no cost to you and yourthoughtfulness will leave a lastinglegacy for our students.Contact Iris Gist Cochran, Directorof Development, at 312.842.7355,ext. 152 or cochrani@dls.org, if youwould like to discuss a charitable giftunder the new laws. For legal or taxadvice, please consult your attorneyor tax advisor.Promote Your Business – Advertise in D MagazineAre you looking to grow your business? Space is available for advertisement in the D Magazine at these introductory rates.Your business could gain exposure to thousands of De La Salle alumni, parents and friends.Winter Mag Issue Spr/Sum Mag Issue Fall Mag Issue All Three Issues(~5,000 Circulation) (~6,500 Circulation) (~17,000 Circulation) (Package Deal!)*Business Card $75.00 $75.00 $150.00 $225.00¼ Page Ad $150.00 $150.00 $250.00 $400.00½ Page Ad $250.00 $250.00 $500.00 $750.00Full Page Ad $500.00 $500.00 $750.00 $1,250.00*Advertise in all three magazines and get one free ad!For more information, please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development,at 312.842.7355 ext. 152 or by email at cochrani@dls.org.Development 29

John Potempa ‘65 –Giving Back to the MeteorsWINTER 2013Wish ListAs you consider your annual gift thisyear, here are some ways your supportwill impact the current students at DeLa Salle. Contributions at any levelare greatly appreciated because everydollar counts. Please use the enclosedenvelope to grant a wish, and indicatethe wish or wishes on the memo line ofyour check.• $56 will provide the monthlylease payment for one student touse a Tablet PC• $90 will enable a student to rentan instrument and learn how toplay• $150 will cover the cost of amonthly Metra train pass for onestudent to commute to De La Salleon the Rock Island train• $250 will help a student to attenda retreat at La Salle Manor inPlano, IL• $300 will cover the cost ofregistration fee for one incomingfreshman from the Class of 2017• $550 will help purchase fivecheerleading uniforms• $750 will provide for one theatreproduction• $1,000 will cover the full cost topurchase a Tablet PC• $5,000 will supply modernizedclassroom furniture• $9,450 will cover the cost oftuition for one studentEngaging young Lasallians…priceless30 DevelopmentOne of the hallmarks of De La Salle Institute hasalways been its accessibility to young people from alleconomic levels - especially underprivileged, workingclassfamilies. Today, De La Salle continues to attracta widely diverse student population. Largely dueto the generosity of alumni and friends, De La Sallecontinues to meet the challenge of assisting studentsand their families with the financial demands of privateeducation. We recently had the opportunity to talk withJohn Potempa ’65, who shared with us how De LaSalle prepared the way for his future and why he and John Potempa ‘65his wife, Phyllis, give back to the Institute.Potempa willingly admits that De La Salle prepared him for all of life’sexperiences. He didn’t necessarily realize it during his four years at ‘D’, but hemaintains, “The best preparation for life that De La Salle afforded me was this:to SHOW UP and PERFORM. A diploma from De La Salle was earned, not justhanded out. This same formula has worked well for me over the past 50 years inthe US Air Force, business, academia and investment management.”A longtime member of De La Salle’s President’s Club, the school’s distinguisheddonor group, Potempa has been generously supporting his alma mater for nearlythree decades.“Giving back is simply the right thing to do,” he said.Both Potempa and his wife are products of the Catholic school system (St. Gall/St. Gabriel and St. Turibius/De La Salle).“We give back to De La Salle because it is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ to thenuns, brothers and fellow classmates who helped to shape our values,” Potempasaid. “We believe that education is an essential key to any person’s future andchoose to give back because we know it has a lasting impact.”The Potempas recently established the John and Phyllis G. Potempa EndowedScholarship, which is a permanent, perpetual source of income for De La Salle.The Potempas chose to establish the endowment because they know that theircontribution is being used wisely and want their charitable dollars to help thosewith the greatest need – deserving students attending De La Salle.“It also provides our daughters with an easy way to continue our charitablelegacy,” John Potempa said.The Potempas believe that education is a difference-maker and their investmentin De La Salle has significantly enhanced our work in fulfilling the Lasallianmission of education.Giving back to De La Salle comes very easily to John and Phyllis. They believe theirendowed scholarship will help reduce the financial challenge for those wanting toattend De La Salle, but who might not otherwise be able to do so without financialsupport. The Potempas want their investment to enable students attending De LaSalle to graduate and be prepared for college and the world of work.“Hopefully, helping these young men and women will instill a spirit of giving ineach of them,” John Potempa said.De La Salle extends its heartfelt appreciation to John and Phyllis Potempa fortheir generous investment in our Meteors. You, too, can play a meaningful rolein the lives of the students attending De La Salle. Your financial support is veryimportant to our students and their families.

Planned giving is a method of supporting non-profit organizationsand charities that enables individual donors to make larger gifts thanthey would normally make from their annual income. While someplanned gifts can provide a life-long income to the donor, othersuse estate and tax planning techniques to provide for the charityand family members in ways that maximize the gift benefiting boththe donor and the charity.A planned gift is any gift made during one’s lifetime, or at death, aspart of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate plan. By contrast,annual gifts are made from a donor’s discretionary income, andwhile they may be budgeted for, they are not “planned”.Whether a donor uses cash, appreciated securities/stock, realestate, artwork, life insurance or a retirement plan, the benefits offunding a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving veryattractive to both the donor and the charity.There are three types of planned gifts a donor can consider whichinclude a variety of correlating tax benefits.1. Outright gifts use appreciated assets as a substitute for cash.Donors can contribute appreciated property, like securities orreal estate, receive a charitable deduction for the full marketvalue of the asset and pay no capital gains tax on the transfer.2. Gifts that return income or other financial benefits tothe donor in return for the contribution, are another option.Donors who establish a life-income gift receive a tax deductionfor the full, fair market value of the assets contributed, minusthe present value of the income interest retained; if they fundtheir gift with appreciated property they pay no upfront capitalgains tax on the transfer.3. Finally, gifts payable to the charity upon the donor’s death,like a bequest or a beneficiarydesignation in a life insurancepolicy or retirement account,do not generate a lifetimeincome tax deduction for thedonor, but they are exemptfrom estate tax.Source: www.plannedgiving.comDEVELOPMENTWhy Make a Planned Gift?The IRA charitable rollover isback for 2013.Donors age 70½ or older are onceagain eligible to move up to $100,000from their IRAs directly to qualifiedcharities without having to payincome taxes on the money.So, what are the benefits of making a planned gift toDe La Salle?• Using appreciated assets to make your gift can deliver moretax benefits to you than using cash.• Giving De La Salle personal property or business interestsmay be more beneficial than continuing to maintain them.• Your bequest helps ensure that De La Salle will continue toprovide excellent educational opportunities to young men andwomen far into the future without affecting your assets duringyour lifetime.• De La Salle offers a wise, charitable alternative to the doubletaxation awaiting your retirement plan in your estate.• You can turn surplus life insurance coverage into a charitablegift to De La Salle.• You can give De La Salle your home and continue to live there.• You will receive stable lifetime payments that are taxedattractively when you create a charitable gift annuity.• You can receive income to help you meet many familyobligations.• You can increase your estate for your children while deliveringyears of income to De La Salle.We encourage you to plan your gift thoughtfully. Your gift cantake multiple forms and can help you address a variety of personalfinancial goals. Now is the time to consider how your gift canbenefit you, as well as De La Salle. Your generosity will help usmeet our current goals and reach farther in the future.De La Salle is ready to work with you and your financial advisorto craft a gift plan that best meets your goalsand objectives. For additional information,please contact Iris Gist Cochran, Director ofDevelopment, at 312.842.7355, ext. 152 orcochrani@dls.org.De La Salle Institute, its employees orrepresentatives, do not offer legal or financialadvice. We strongly urge prospective donors toconsult with their attorney, financial advisor,estate planning professional, accountant orother appropriate professional before makingany material decisions based on informationwe provide.Development 31

Sixth AnnualGreat Futures GalaApril 19, 2013The Ritz-Carlton Chicago160 East Pearson StreetEvery April, alumni, parents, friends, benefactorsand corporate sponsors enjoy an evening togetherto promote education and provide educationalopportunities for the young men and women attendingDe La Salle Institute. Join us this year on Friday, April19th at the Ritz–Carlton Chicago, to celebrate the 6thAnnual Great Futures Gala, sponsored by the ExtolloEducational Foundation.Be a part of this momentous event where we will honorthree outstanding individuals: Brian Hickey ’76,Renaldo Wynn ’92 and longtime De La Salle facultymember and academic dean Kamaal Khazen. Ticketsare $250 per person or $2,500 for a table of 10. If youare unable to attend, sponsorship opportunities areavailable. Proceeds from this year’s event will supporteducational programs for the young women and menattending De La Salle Institute.Brian Hickey ‘76Brian Hickey ’76 isthe General Secretary-Treasurer of theInternational Union ofOperating Engineersand President andBuisness Managerof Local 399,International Union ofOperating Engineersand has been a memberof the Union for thirtyyears. Brian, an alumof Northern MichiganBrian Hickey ‘76University, considers his time at De La Salleas four of the best years of his life, as he wasan active member of the student body and amember of the De La Salle football team. Brianis very proud of his alma mater and continuesto promote educational opportunities for DeLa Salle’s future leaders through the supportof both scholarship opportunities and specialevents, specifically De La Salle’s Golf Classic.Renaldo Wynn ’92Renaldo Wynn ’92was an NFL defensiveend with the WashingtonRedskins andis now retired. Wynnwas captain of the DeLa Salle varsity footballteam, and gainedAll-Catholic Leagueand All-City honorsas a senior. After hisaward-winning seasonsat De La Salle,Renaldo Wynn ’92Renaldo chose to attend and play football atthe University of Notre Dame. Wynn feelsblessed to be able to use his platform in theNFL to be able to impact others. Currently,Renaldo is the Executive Director of GamePlan for Life: Inner City and Prison Ministriesat Joe Gibbs Racing.Kamaal KhazenKamaal Khazenis a beloved facultymember and Dean ofthe Applied SciencesDivision at De La SalleInstitute. Kamaal isbeing recognized for47 years of serviceas an educator to thestudents of De LaSalle. Kamaal haspositively influenced Kamaal Khazenover 10,000 studentsduring his tenure at De La Salle and helpedprepare many of our students for their greatfutures.If you would like to receive an invitation in the mail or for more information,please contact Mandi Kasper, De La Salle’s Special Events Manager,at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or kasperm@dls.org.32 Development

DEVELOPMENTEvent Updates22nd Annual D-Final Event– Save the Date!Be a part of the action! Comeon out to the Parmer ActivityCenter at De La Salle Instituteon Monday, April 8th towatch the exciting NCAA Championship Game where attendeesview this ultimate showdown on multiple jumbo screens amongstfamily and friends. Throughout the evening, attendees willhave numerous opportunities to win prizes, whether it’s throughthe show-stopping silent auction, riveting raffle prizes or otherinteractive games, you will feel a part of the excitement. Don’t beleft on the bench. Make your plans today to join us!Admission is $35 ($40 at the door) and includes unlimited food anddrink. Doors open at 6:00pm. Sponsorship opportunities are available.Be on the lookout for the invitation coming your way.For moreinformation on D-Final, and/or sponsorship opportunities, pleasecontact Mandi Kasper at kasperm@dls.org or 312-842-7355 ext. 146.D-Final Super RaffleD-Final Super Raffle tickets are on sale! Ticket purchasers havea 1-in-20 chance to win cash prizes, where the Grand Prize is$10,000 CASH! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold and cost $50 each.It’s a slam dunk!Super RaffleCash PrizeBreakdownGrand Prize $10,0002nd Prize $5,0003rd Prize $2,5004th – 5th Prize $5006th – 12th Prize $20013th – 75th Prize $100Take me Out to the Ball GameOn Thursday, April 25, join us at US Cellular Field for a night at thepark and watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays.Enjoy a birdseye view of the game from the Miller Lite Suite whereyou can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the ballpark all in ourvery own De La Salle private section! Tickets are $65 and includeadmission tickets to the game, food buffet and drinks. If interested,please contact Mandi Kasper, Special Events Manager, via email atkasperm@dls.org or by phone at 312-842-7355 ext. 146.Generous Sponsors Make 5th Quarters a HUGE SuccessAfter each of the 2012 – 2013 men’s varsity basketball homegames, De La Salle hosted alumni, family and friends in BansleyAlumni Hall for our 5th Quarter Events where all those whocame to support the Meteors had an opportunity to chat about theexciting game they just watched over food and drinks.Our postgame gatherings were extremely successful this seasonthanks to our generous sponsors. Phil Chavarria ’97 and CityBeverage graciously donated the beverages for all of the 5thQuarter events this season! Food sponsors included:Punky’s Pizza & Pasta – De La Salle vs. Seton – 1/7/13Ricobene’s – De La Salle vs. St. Francis de Sales – 1/18/13Kathy D’s Deli – De La Salle vs. Hales Franciscan 1/25/13Los Comales (Adam Chavarria ’92) De La Salle vs. BishopMcNamara – 2/15/13Thank you to all of these companies for supporting De La Salle’s5th Quarter events! Please be sure to visit these local establishmentsand try them out yourself!If you have a restaurant or company that is interested in sponsoring a5th Quarter event, please contact De La Salle’s Special Events Manager,Mandi Kasper, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146 or kasperm@dls.org.2013 PHONATHON COMING SOON!A Meteor will be calling you soon when De La Salle’s 2013 Phonathon begins onMonday, March 4. Participation in the annual Phonathon is a great experience forour students because it gives them the opportunity to get acquainted with De La Sallealumni and friends, share information about the school’s most recent accomplishments,as well as raise critical funds for the student financial assistance program. It allowsthe students the opportunity to speak directly to you –our alumni and friends! Please accept their call andrespond as generously as possible. Thank you inadvance for your participation and support!sTyler Senjanin ’13 calls alumni aspart of the 2012 PhonathonDevelopment 33

Office for Advancement3434 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60616-3898312.842.7355Have You Considered aPlanned Gift toDe La Salle?Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 3092Chicago, ILAddress Service RequestedParents:If this is addressed to your son or daughterand he or she no longer resides there, pleasecontact De La Salle’s Office for Advancementby phone or with the enclosed envelope sothat we may update our records.Find us on Facebook!www.facebook.com/delasalleinstituteFollow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/dlsmeteorsJOIN US ON MONDAY,APRIL 8, 2013Drive for Show and Puttfor Dough at the 2013Golf ClassicDe La Salle Golf ClassicWednesday, June 26, 2013Gleneagles Golf Course, Lemont, ILA day on the links is a great day! All proceeds from theGolf Classic benefit the scholarship program at De La SalleInstitute. This important program brings a De La Salleeducation within reach for every young man and woman whodesires to attend the Institute.Cost is $150 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart,breakfast, lunch and dinner.For more information, please contact De La Salle’s SpecialEvents Manager, Mandi Kasper, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146or kasperm@dls.org.DE LA SALLE INSTITUTEPARMER ACTIVITY CENTERDOORS OPEN AT 6PM$35 ($40 AT THE DOOR)Admission includes:For additional questions, contactMandi Kasper at (312) 842-7355ext. 146 or kasperm@dls.org.Beverages, dinner, game shown on jumbo screens,opportunity to participate in silent auction and raffles.