Winter 2013 Issue - De La Salle Institute

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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
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Page 7 and 8: ACADEMICSThe New Illinois Learning
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Page 23 and 24: ATHLETICSAlvin Ellis ’13 & Ricard
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