Winter 2012 Issue - De La Salle Institute

WINTERSPORTSUPDATE!(See p.19)magazineA publication for alumni andfriends of De La Salle InstituteFossils Provide Fuel forLEARNINGAmateur Archaeologists & Geologists Thrive in David Hanke’s Earth and Space Science Class.Winter 2011 - 12

TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMICSFossils Provide Fuel for Learning in David Hanke’s 2-3Earth & Space Science ClassErika Martinez ’14 Wins Archdiocese of Chicago Poetry Award 4Lourdes Hall Students Receive Research Opportunity 4from Saint Mary’s UniversityChecking in With Meteor Chess Team 5Student-Teachers Gain Valuable Experience at De La Salle 6-8FAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYLola Jones – A Tolton Graduate at Age 76 9Lasallian Colleagues from Australia Visit De La Salle 10Meteors Welcome Guests for Successful Holi-Dinner 10Ten Students from Lourdes Hall Campus Participate in Locks of Love 11PARENT PLACETips on Preventing & Dealing with Cyber-bullying 12-13Recapping the First Half of the 2011-12 School Year 14Important Dates for the Second Half of the 2011-12 School Year 14Aviation Camp to Take Flight Again This Summer 15Freshman Orientation – Welcome to D, Class of 2016! 15CAMPUS SCRAPBOOKPhotos of the De La Salle Community 16-17ATHLETICSMeteor Sports Recap 18Winter Sports Update 19DEVELOPMENTDe La Salle Introduces the “Miles for Meteors” for Chicago Marathon 20Planned Giving: Continuing Your Legacy 20De La Salle’s Spring 2012 Wish List – Many Ways to Help The Meteors 21Phonathon 2012 – A Meteor Soon Will Be Calling 21ALUMNI CONNECTIONMeteor Alumni Hold Christmas Party at Vintage Lounge 22Wall of Heroes Rededication Ceremony 23Generous Sponsors Make Fifth Quarters Successful 23Meet New Alumni Association President Steve Burrows ’91 24Class of 1953 Plans 60th Anniversary Gathering 25Lourdes Class of 1983 Preparing for 30th Anniversary Celebration 25De La Salle and Lourdes Alumni Updates 26-28De La Salle and Lourdes Deceased List 26De La Salle InstituteBoard of Directors2011–2012ChairmanMr. Paul D. McCoy ‘68Vice ChairmanMr. Prentiss J. Jackson ‘67MembersMr. William S. AldrichMr. 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-TOSFMr. La Rue Martin, Jr. ‘68Mr. Joseph D. Parente ‘84Mr. Michael J. Passarelli ‘90Mr. Thomas J. Sargant ‘62Mr. Michael A. Tadin ‘69Mrs. Cathryn P. 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

sIN THECLASSROOMfossils provide fuel for learning inDAVID HANKE’S EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE CLASSWalk into David Hanke’s fifth-period Earth & Space Scienceclass in Room 217 of De La Salle’s Institute Campus forYoung Men when he is teaching his students about fossilsand you will find the Meteors engaged in a variety ofinteresting activities.There is one student using a grid embossed on a sheet ofglass, sketching a profile of a fossil. Ten feet to his left,one of his classmates is comparing the length and width ofdinosaur bones to those in his own upper arm.Across the room at one of the front tables, another Meteoris cleaning a fossil with a dental tool and using an overheadmicroscope that provides projections, thereby enabling hisclassmates to see exactly what he is doing and what he hasunearthed about his particular fossil.In this case, the De La Salle student is preparing a fossilof the Jobaria dinosaur that was given to Hanke byNational Geographic Scientist-In-Residence Paul Serenoof the University of Chicago. It is a real fossil that Serenodiscovered in 1997 in Niger, West Africa.“This year, I was given the opportunity to learn informationon things that I had no clue would interest me in the slightestway,” Marcus Pattrick ’12 said. “Mr. Hanke has broughtmany things into the classroom to make the learning fun forthe class.“Recently, he brought in different types of fossils and rocktypes into the classroom for us to study. I learned how thebones in animals affect their daily life and the things they do.“Did you know that every bone inside of a bird is hollow? Iftheir bones were not hollow, it would be impossible for themto fly because they would be too heavy.”While Pattrick was examining a bird’s bone structure,classmate Casey Brandtonies ’12 was across the aisle writingon his Tablet PC his impressions of a loaned fossil cast fromthe Tyrannosaurus Rex “SUE” that was located on a tablewith a glass grid perched above it.Regardless of their individual tasks, it seems as thoughthese students, while learning a great deal about fossils, arealso having fun while doing so. Thanks to their own desirefor knowledge combined with Hanke’s obvious passionfor teaching the subject matter, it’s very apparent that theMeteors really “dig” being amateur archaeologists andgeologists.Karlin Jackson ’12 uses his arm to gauge the size of adinosaur bone in David Hanke’s class.2 Academics

fossils provide fuel for learning inDAVID HANKE’S EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE CLASSACADEMICSThe T-Rex “SUE” cast bones are on loanto Hanke from the Field Museum andthey include a tooth, a claw, a humerus(arm bone), and a chevron (part of hertail). Some of these same casts can befound at the “SUE” exhibit at the FieldMuseum or one of the exhibits that travelsaround the country.All of the processes done by the De LaSalle students were part of the Explorationof Fossils lab activity. There were multiplestations set up around the classroom withvarying fossils and Hanke asked a differentquestion at each station. Students werethen able to use their computers to lookfor all the answers with some coming fromHanke’s notes while others were found byresearching information online.According to Hanke, some activities thestudents performed in class were tasksthat real geologists would do in the labonce they unearthed some fossils. Thesetasks include observing bone structures,measuring fossils and recording thisinformation, illustrating shape and/or size,and cleaning matrix (rock) off of the fossil.The cleaning of matrix off of a fossil is animportant part of getting a fossil ready fordisplay and even figuring out if a personhas a new, undiscovered specimen.“This is a great activity that duplicateswhat a geologist might do once he broughtback his find to the lab,” Hanke said. “Thefossil is placed under a glass frame thathas a grid pattern drawn on it. With thefossil in a fixed position under the glassframe, the scientist can now start to drawthe fossil on his Tablet PC.“Because the Tablet PC has the ability todrop a grid pattern on his screen, CaseyBrandtonies can draw the outline onegrid square at a time to produce a perfectillustration of that fossil with his stylus.Casey Brandtonies ’12 records hisobservations on a loaned fossil caston his Tablet PC.Science teacher David Hanke showshis class via an overhead microscopehow to clean a fossil with a dental pick.James Baugh ’12 uses a magnifyingglass to gather information about thesize and shape of a fossil.“This is important because it gives thescientist an opportunity to do thingslike measure the fossil without eventouching it or even taking his gridillustration and scaling the drawing upor down to create a missing piece of thefossil.“This great lab wouldn’t be as successfulif our students didn’t have a Tablet PC.This tool allows my students to trytheir hand at a real-world career thatthey might not have otherwise knownabout.”On the subject of real-world careers,Hanke brings a wealth of experience inthe field of science to the Institute. Inhis first year teaching at De La Salle,Hanke previously worked at Chicago’sField Museum for eight years in theexhibit productions department makingmodels, replicas and landforms. Inaddition, he also designed, installed andmaintained exhibitions at the ChicagoBotanic Garden.“I think it’s important to note that whileI worked at the exhibit productiondepartment of the Field Museum, I cameto realize that my degrees in biologyand fine arts are intertwined,” Hankesaid. “I always remind my students thatscience and art are closely related.“In order to be a successful scientistor artist, you need to have goodobservational skills, you have to knowyour subject matter thoroughly, and youmust be able to explain your finishedproduct to an audience. When studentsleave my classroom, I hope they can seethat the foundation of science and artare both empirical by nature.”Academics 3

LOURDES HALL STUDENTS RECEIVE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIESSaint Mary’s UniversityTen students from De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for YoungWomen recently visited Saint Mary’s University in Notre Dame, INto learn more about a travel and research opportunity in the sciencefields of biology and chemistry this coming summer on Little CornIsland, Nicaragua.After meeting their college counterparts and touring the university,the De La Salle students watched a presentation about currentresearch taking place on Little Corn Island and how someof De La Salle’s young women may be able to participate in thisunique expedition. The day on campus concluded with the De LaSalle students and their hosts from Saint Mary’sparticipating in two science labs, one on animalbehavior and the other on water quality.In anticipation of this summer’s trip, two currentjuniors in good academic standing will be selectedto participate and travel to Nicaragua. Highschool students will participate in a marine-basedproject by assisting in data entry, identification offish species, accompanying the college studentsto the dive sites, and possibly diving, themselves.Some students may also be studying the populationdynamics of the lionfish, an invasive species.The other two projects will be land-based. During the past severalsummers, extensive bacterial testing of local wells revealed watercontamination. Monitoring the wells will continue this summerwhile working on practical solutions to decrease and eliminate thebacterial contamination, while expanding on the uses of filters onthe island. The second project of interest is to determine if thereis correlation between rainfall and bacterial changes in wells todetermine if this is a potential health concern for the population.Little Corn Island is a slow-paced, tropical island just two mileslong and one mile wide. It is located in the Caribbean 45 milesoff the eastern shore of Nicaragua, and inhabitedby about 750, English-speaking traditionalCaribbean people, who earn their living fromlobster fishing. There are no paved roads, no cars,and no shopping malls; however, internet serviceis available.Front: Anna Nowaczyk ‘13, Melissa Estrada ‘13Back: Marissa Perez ‘13, Kyra Lee ‘13,Megan Wood ‘13, Madeline Holley ‘13, BrianaMartinez ‘13, Selena Rivera ‘13, JessicaDeStefano ‘13, Nitza Valencia ‘13“The students who visited Saint Mary’s definitelyenjoyed the experience and are excited aboutthe summer research opportunity,” De La Sallescience teacher Colleen Sanchez said. “Welook forward to partnering with Saint Mary’sUniversity and introducing our young women tobiology and chemistry out in the field in such anexceptional way.”Erika Martinez ‘14 Wins Archdiocese of Chicago Poetry AwardIn honor of World AIDS Day, the CatholicCharities HIV/AIDS Task Force for theArchdiocese of Chicago, in collaboration withthe Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools,hosted the 2011 Poster/Poetry contest in theArchdiocese’s Catholic schools.The theme for this year’s contest was “HIV—IT’S ABOUT YOU AND ME,” and emphasizedour connectedness to each other — thoseinfected with the virus and those affected by it.De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for YoungWomen student Erika Martinez ’14 was chosena prize winner among high school studentsbased upon the excellence of her poem.As a result of her success,Martinez was given anaward and certificate by theCatholic Charities and alsoread her poem in front ofher creative writing class.4 AcademicsThe voice of the man revealed it all.What would she do and where would she go?How would she get there; she just didn’t know.Chills ran down her spine; she couldn’t help but fret,To think that living was now a threat.She felt as if all hope has slipped away,Gone forever, not going to stay.The pain of this disease is unbearable,Knowing there is no cure is just terrible.Nights and days go by as she fights for her life.No one knows the pain she goes through,Day in and day out, no one has a clue.But people continue to label her, as if they really knew.Through all of this, the girl stays strong.She realizes that life is too precious and she keeps moving on.Although she cannot end the battle of AIDS,She looks up at the sky with a gaze,And realizes there is hope and there will come a dayWhen AIDS is just a woeful memory andit will all fade away.sCONGRATULATIONS, ERIKA ONYOUR ACHIEVEMENT!Joe Martinez (Erika’s father), Erika Martinez ‘14, De La Salle-Lourdes Hall Campus principal Diane Brown, Catholic Charitiesliason Patricia M. Drott

ACADEMICSCheck out theCHESS CLUBIt’s a game of skill and concentration. It’s a game of tacticalmaneuvers and strategies. It’s a game that most of us believe isonly for a small fraction of people who are stereotypically deemedthe “smart kids.”James Patterson ’15 is one of theleading newcomers to De La Salle’sChess Club.In truth, the game of chessis open to a vast group ofpeople, some of whom arein fact the “smart kids”,while others are jocks,thespians, musicians, andmembers of every othersocial group. It’s a diversegame, not only in the typeof people who play it, butin individual skill-level,and De La Salle’s chessteam is a walking testamentto that fact.“We’re one big meltingpot. There are people whoare crazy, people who aresmart, people who bring life to everything,” James Patterson ’15remarked about the makeup of his fellow teammates.As one of the co-ed clubs on campus, chess is among the clubsthat gets our young women and young men together after theacademic school day has ended. The club meets every Tuesdayand Wednesday at the Lourdes Hall Campus and at the InstituteCampus on Thursdays. The young women and men pair up andpractice tournament-style with each other.“It’s a family,” says Sandra Tobias ‘12, with a huge smileon her face.“We like chilling and hanging out.”The moderator for the Chess Club is George Dzuricsko, achemistry teacher at Lourdes Hall. Dzuricsko commented onhow for the last few years, the Chess Club has been an IHSA All-Academic team, meaning that collectively, the club’s participantshave a 3.0 grade-point average or higher. He believes it’s partiallydue to the fact that the students are so close.“The kids help each other out with homework,” Dzuricsko said.“[In chess club], the students can be somewhere where they fit in,where they’re part of a group.”For students like Tobias and Patterson, chess has been in theirlives before joining the Chess Club at De La Salle.Tobias started learning “how the pieces move” as a sixth-gradestudent at St. Pius V School.“I got better and better and better, and I grew to like it,”Tobias said.Patterson’s grandfather, James Patterson I, was ranked No.7 in thestate of Illinois, and his father and sister play as well.“Chess is in my genes. It runs in the family,” he said.Both students enjoy chess because it gives their minds a way tothink critically and creatively.“It’s a war! You learn tactics,” Tobias said.“I like it because it teaches battle skills,” Patterson said.“And I get to use my overactive imagination. I pretend that thepieces are moving.”Whether male or female, the students in the Chess Club truly enjoynot only each other’s company, but they appreciate the differentpeople who participate in their sport. At their tournamentsevery Saturday during the year, the students get to know fellowchess players from other city and suburban schools. And thetypes of students they meet at those tournaments never cease tosurprise them.“We meet a lot of newpeople,” Tobias said.“People you never thoughtwould play chess.”Tobias was even surprisedto learn that other Meteors,whether students orfaculty, know how to andenjoy playing chess. Sheencourages anyone whoknows how to play to getinvolved in the Chess Club.“We’re a strong team withstudents who have greatpotential,” Tobias said.Sandra Tobias ’12 analyzes the boardduring Chess Club competition.Academics 5

STUDENT-TEACHERS GAINValuable Experience at De La SalleDuring the fall semester, De La Salle Institute was fortunate tonot only host, but also benefit from the energy and creativity offour student-teachers. Michael Evans and Sharon Carey workedwith the young men at the Institute Campus, while Jessica Garciaand Alejandra Laureano spent their time with the young womenat the Lourdes Hall Campus.Michael Evans is currently a Research Lab Manager at theIllinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, and is alsoin the Master of Science Education program at IIT. Uponcompletion of his program, Mike is most interested in teachingbiology, anatomy, physiology, evolution, life science, andphysical science.Sharon Carey is the mother of triplets and has found herselfpursuing a second career in education after being in the insurancebusiness and an entrepreneur. Sharon is most interested inteaching English. “I love reading,” Sharon says, “and I findthat the most fun I have in the classroom is discussing literaturewith students. They have so many good ideas and come up withinteresting perspectives that I never even think of! It’s reallyneat to ‘read’ a book through my students’ eyes.”Jessica Garcia has found herself pursuing a career in Bilingual,Biology and Secondary Education at Northeastern IllinoisUniversity after experiencing the fundamentals within variouscareer paths. At the Lourdes Hall Campus, Jessica taughtBiology. “I find that the Life Sciences help to explain most ofwhat goes on every day and knowing these concepts helps us allto be better citizens. My second love in science is Physics. Theidea of time travel is appealing to me,” says Jessica.Alejandra Laureano is pursuing a degree in education whileattending Northeastern Illinois University. Alejandra spenther time at the Lourdes Hall Campus and is most interested inteaching theology and history upon completion of her degreeprogram.Q: Where did your interest in education and teaching begin?Michael: In high school, I used to tutor fellow students. When students would grasp the information, it excited both them and me.People would tell me I was a great tutor because I was easygoing and made learning interesting and fun. I realized that some of myprevious students started asking me for college help. These students would even refer me to their younger siblings saying, “Mikeis the best; he helped me get an A in Algebra.” From there, I became a lab manager and had to teach interns necessary laboratoryskills. I finally appreciated that all along the results the students and I were seeing were because I was more focused on the outcomeand not my input. Teaching just seemed natural to me.Sharon: About 15 years ago, I took a continuing education course through my employer at the time. The gentleman who taught thecourse was dynamic and interesting, and made the concepts we were learning easy to understand. Turns out I had a similar knackfor explaining even the most complicated concepts in simple terms.I was in the training field for about five years, and had my own business for about five years before I found myself pregnant withtriplets. This meant the end of my working life, at least for a few years, until the kids were of pre-school age. I put quite a bit ofthought into what I would do for a career at that point. I decided that training had been my favorite job, and teaching seemed like anatural outgrowth of training, so I started taking classes about six years ago, and have one class left this semester before I graduatein May. It’s been a long, interesting road!Jessica: After high school, I was not sure what I wanted to do. I went to a community college and took prerequisites and randomclasses to help me identify and grow my interests. I continued this journey for two years without success in deciding what I wantedto do. After my short college experience, I took a more practical approach to finding out what I wanted as a career by working infields that interested me. At the ripe age of 21, the world was my oyster. I worked as a real estate agent and took up part-time jobsin different areas. To fill my time, I worked as a secretary and translator for a small law practice, volunteered for an after-schoolprogram, and worked at a new restaurant. These jobs allowed me to understand the logistics of each field. It was my volunteer workat an after-school program that made me decide to go into education. I found satisfaction in working with the students and mycolleagues at the time. Now, narrowing it down to high school science is a whole other story!Alejandra: My interest in education and teaching began when I was 15 years old. I was a volunteer catechist for my parish andinstantly fell in love with teaching.6 Academics

ACADEMICSSTUDENT-TEACHERS GAIN Valuable Experience at De La SalleQ: How would you describe the students at De La Salle?Michael: The students at De La Salle all have their own personality that shines through. They are extremelyrespectful. Knowledge has extreme value which can be a hard vision for many students, so it was great to see somany who did grasp this concept. I will greatly miss all of the students because of their determination and kindness.Sharon: One thing I like about De La Salle is the energy I feel from the students. The culture of the school isnurturing and open. It seems as if students are very accepting of each other here. There is no ‘in’ crowd or groups/gangs or peer pressure. That is true regarding the teaching staff, as well. It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of.Jessica: This is one of the most diverse schools I have had the opportunityto experience. The students at De La Salle were some of the most confidentadolescents I have ever met. The students are not afraid to ask questions and makestatements. This made learning and teaching fun and effortless.Alejandra: I found the students at De La Salle to be a huge ball of energy! Theseyoung ladies were filled with life and eager to learn. I was very blessed to haveworked with such amazing students.sAdam Victorianne ‘15 works on an assignment onhis Tablet PC. All De La Salle students have theirown Tablet PCs.Q: How was your student-teaching experience at De La Salle?Michael: I had an excellent student-teaching experience at De La Salle last semester.I could not have asked for a better school. The faculty and students made me feel like family. Everyone was veryaccepting and passionate about their role – whether student or faculty – which made for an amazing learningenvironment for me.Sharon: Two words – loved it! I found that Mrs. (Bethany) Costello-Stebelton gave me plenty of leeway to becreative with lesson planning, letting me fall on my face occasionally when she knew I needed to learn a particularlesson. However, she was always there for advice and to help out when I needed it. Plus, she always asked meopen-ended questions to make me think of the answer to my particular question myself… the mark of a goodteacher!I taught two junior Honors courses, two freshman Honors courses, and a creative writing class, so I felt I got abreadth of experience not many student-teachers get. I feel really fortunate to have landed at De La Salle. It was alot of work, but it was very rewarding.Jessica: My time at De La Salle was spent with the young women at Lourdes Hall. I worked with Mrs. (Darcy)Flaherty and her biology classes. My experience was unique and inspiring. The classes were diverse and the allfemalestudent population was an interesting dynamic. The students were very involved in class discussions andthere was never a dull moment. My favorite characteristic of De La Salle was the individual attention that eachstudent received from the teacher. The faculty has a collaborative partnership that makes, and keeps, the studentstheir priority. I hope that one day I can be a part of such a tight-knit organization.Alejandra: My student-teaching experience at De La Salle was extremely fulfilling. Working at De La Sallereassured me that I had made the right decision in choosing my career. Everyone was welcoming and I had a greatmentor in Ms. (Sophia) Smith. I learned a great deal from working with Ms. Smith and her students.Academics 7

sACADEMICSSTUDENT-TEACHERS GAIN Valuable Experience at De La SalleQ: What is your funniest De La Salle student story or exchange?Michael: One student told me that I was “the best teacher.” I told my wife and a few friends and we had a laughbecause they thought the student outsmarted me to get an A. “Oh, Mr. Evans, you are the best teacher, ever.” Ha! Ha!Sharon: There are many great memories of my students, but one sticks out. A student whose DNA, I swear, didn’tallow him one silent moment started getting detentions in my class. He would come in and say things like, “Mrs. Carey– your hair looks so nice today,” and, “Mrs. Carey, you look so pretty in that shirt.” It was so funny. He knew I wason to him, but he would keep saying things like that as he came into class.Jessica: Two stories stand out for me. I created a play to teach the students about the history of genetics. In oneclass, the student acting started laughing as she tried to deliver a line. The class broke out in a contagious laughter;I could not keep a straight face and joined in. The other experience was after making copies; I was walking downthe hall and past Mrs. Sanchez’s class. The halls echoed with beatbox sounds and chanting; my curiosity made mepeek into her classroom. The class was all standing up dancing, beatboxing, and singing through phase changes. Theclass performed it one more time for me. It was a nice surprise in the middle of the day, as I never expected such aperformance after making copies.Alejandra: I had a good amount of funny stories but one that touchedmy heart was on my last day at De La Salle. One of my students cameinto class and told me that she had tried to arrange a going-away partyfor me but that Ms. Smith did not let her. The way she said it was sofunny that it made the class laugh and of course, it made me laugh,too. However, she and her classmates did give me a going-away cardthat made me feel appreciated and it made it even harder for me to saygoodbye.Bailey Lovetere ’15 works on an experiment to testthe effect of temperature on viscosity in ColleenSanchez’s physical science class.Q: Is there anything else about your experience thatyou would like to share with the De La Salle community?Michael: I would just like to give special thanks to Mr. (Dan) Dowling for giving me instruction and criticism in acomplimentary way. His guidance has showed me that I am never done learning, especially when the creative mind ofa student is involved. Also, I offer a huge thank you to the administration for this opportunity. Although my semesterwas completed, I stayed until the end of De La Salle’s semester because I will truly miss all of the faculty and students.Oh, I also heard there was a Christmas party!Sharon: I’d like to say how grateful I am to all of the teachers here at De La Salle – especially Bethany Costello-Stebelton and Nick Colletti. Everyone was gracious and extremely helpful and friendly, and they really cared whetheror not I succeeded. Thanks to you all for your patience and help! You should be proud of the culture you’ve createdhere at De La Salle.Jessica: It was sad having to leave De La Salle, but I hope to visit again. I appreciate all of Mrs. Flaherty’s cooperationand guidance. I still have much to learn about education, but I had an enlightening experience and hope to maintainthe relationships I have established.If you know someone who is pursuing a degree in Education and would like to fulfill their student teaching requirementsat De La Salle, please contact assistant principal Nick Colletti at collettin@dls.org or (312) 842-7355.Academics

sMETEORS WELCOME GUESTSfor Successful Holi-DinnerOn Dec. 7, 2011, De La Salle hosted a Holi-Dinner in theHilton Commons at the Institute Campus for Young Menfor our neighbors who frequent the food pantry at St. JamesParish located at 29th and Wabash.Over 150 people attended with approximately 100 De LaSalle students, faculty and staff serving our guests.In addition, students and staff from De La Salle donateditems from centerpieces to food to toys and games. There alsowere performances by De La Salle’s Dance Club and Christmasband and Santa Claus himself even stopped by to provide someholiday cheer.Overseeing and planning the Holi-Dinner was De La Salle’sCampus Ministry office.Jared Philp ’12 makesa young guest happyas he fulfills the role ofSanta Claus.Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made the Holi-Dinner such a memorableand meaningful event!sMembers of the FrenchClub prepare crepesfor the guests fromSt. James Parish whoattended the Holi-Dinner in the HiltonCommons on theInstitute Campus forYoung Men.Lasallian Colleagues FROM AUSTRALIA VISIT DLSIn the first week of December, De La Sallewas honored to host students and coachesfrom the basketball program at OakhillCollege, a Lasallian college preparatoryhigh school located in Castle Hill, NewSouth Wales, Australia.While at De La Salle for the day, the studentsfrom Oakhill were paired up with studentsfrom De La Salle and attended classes withtheir Meteor hosts. They also were able tomeet with De La Salle student Ryan Mackie‘12, a native of Australia.The student-athletes from Oakhill alsoparticipated in a basketball skills exercise inDe La Salle’s Parmer Activity Center beforereturning to De La Salle that night to attend the Meteors’ boys basketball game.Members of De La Salle’s varsity boys basketball program gather for apicture with their guests from Oakhill College, a Lasallian high school inCastle Hill, New South Wales, Australia.“This was a wonderful experience for our students, as well as our Lasallian friends from Oakhill College,” De La Sallepresident Fr. Paul Novak, OSM said. “Our students were honored to meet the student-athletes from Oakhill and to showthem what life is like at De La Salle.“This was a great opportunity for our students and for the Oakhill students to share their thoughts, ideas and ambitionsand to find out that they have very similar interests and hopes despite being from separate countries.”10 Faith, Service & Community

sFAITH, SERVICE & COMMUNITYTen Students from Lourdes Hall Campus Participate inLOCKS OF LOVEIn keeping with an annual tradition, studentsfrom De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus forYoung Women participated in a ceremonyin which they donated hair to the Locks ofLove organization.Locks of Love’s mission is to return a senseof self, confidence and normalcy to childrensuffering from hair loss by utilizing donatedponytails to provide the highest quality hairprosthetics to financially disadvantagedchildren. The children receive hairprostheses free of charge or on a slidingscale, based on financial need.The ceremony was held in the gym at theLourdes Hall Campus as the 10 youngwomen displayed their genuine concern forthose less fortunate by donating some oftheir hair.Participating were Nadia Barrera ’12;Heather Ann Kaminski ’13; Vanessa Melero’13; Morgan Owens ’12; Angelica Parrilli’14; Celena Perez ’13; April Ramirez ’13;Margaret Rocha ’14; Samantha Tobias ’14and Megan Wood ’13.“I was nervous at first, because I alwayshave kept my hair long,” Wood said. “Butthe thought of helping out others through anact of kindness outweighed my hesitations.“It was the Lasallian thing to do. Inretrospect, my short hair is growing on me.”Several local haircare professionals alsoparticipated in this year’s Locks of Loveceremony, cutting the hair of the De LaSalle students free of charge. De La Sallethanks these friends for their generosity incontributing to this most worthwhile event.April Ramirez’13, HeatherAnn Kaminski’13 and MeganWood ’13 are allsmiles after theirhaircuts.ssAngelica Parrilli’14 shares alaugh with herhairdresser afterdonatinga ponytail ofher hair.Ten young women from the Lourdes Hall Campusparticipated in the annual Locks of Love ceremony.FRONT: April Ramirez ‘13, Margaret Rocha ‘14, NadiaBarrera ‘12, Angelica Parrilli ‘14BACK: Megan Wood ‘13, Celena Perez ‘13, Heather AnnKaminski ‘13, Vanessa Melero ‘13, Morgan Owens ‘12,Samantha Tobias ‘14Faith, Service & Community 11

Tips on Preventing & Dealing withAs Catholics, we believe in the dignity and respect of eachindividual created in the image of God. Bullying is contrary to ourLasallian values and has no place in the De La Salle community.The Archdiocese of Chicago also takes this issue very seriously andDe La Salle has chosen to honor and uphold the policy put forth bythe Office of Catholic Schools. (see Arch policy in adjacent box).Early in the school year, De La Salle invited Detective JosephMelone, President of JM Safety Consulting, to speak with theyoung men and women of the freshman class. Detective Melonehas been speaking to our Meteors for the past three years onsubjects ranging from the dangers of street gangs, drugs andalcohol, to Internet safety. As a State of Illinois Certified JuvenileSpecialist, Detective Melone is well-versed in the field of Internetcrimes, and the dangers children face each and every time they logonto their computers.Detective Melone has found that many parents are lackinginformation when it comes to the issues their children are facingonline. Parents need to be educated on the cyber world, how theirchildren’s “cyber lives” are having direct effects on them in thereal world, and vice versa.Bullying is not like it was when we, or our parents, were children.Today’s children no longer have to go to school, the playground, orthe park to be a victim of bullies. Sure, it’s happening in all thoseplaces, but now it’s even worse. Today, bullying continues in theplace where your children should feel safest, right in their ownhomes and it comes right through their computers and cell phones.Detective Melone defines cyber-bullying in the following manner:“When a child, preteen, or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed,humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by anotherchild, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digitaltechnologies, or mobile phones. Only minors can be involved, andthe bullying must be instigated by a minor against another minor.Once an adult is involved, the offense could turn into somethingmore serious, and criminal in nature.”These crimes are considered misdemeanors, and usually, can beresolved without an arrest. Detective Melone usually handles thesetypes of issues with a Juvenile Station Adjustment (a conversationwith a police officer, the bully, and his/her parents educatingArchdiocese of Chicago PolicyBullying is:• any intentional, repeated, hurtful act or conduct (physical,verbal, emotional, or sexual) including communications madein writing or electronically,• occurring on-campus or off-campus during non-school time,• directed toward another student or students, that has or can bereasonably predicted to› place the student or students in an unreasonable fear ofharm to the student or student’s person or property› cause a substantially detrimental effect on the student orstudent’s physical or mental health;› interfere substantially with the student or student’sacademic performance;› interfere substantially with the student’s ability toparticipate in or benefit from the services, activities, orprivileges provided by the school.Bullying can take many forms, including violence, harassment,threats, intimidation, stalking, cyber-stalking, theft, publichumiliation and retaliation for asserting or alleging an act ofbullying.Cyber-bullying can include all of the above as well as the use ofelectronic tools, devices, social media sites, blogs and websites toharm a student or students with electronic text, photos, or videos.No student shall be subjected to bullying during any schoolsponsorededucation program or activity, while in school, onschool property, on school buses or school vehicles, at schoolbus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored orschool-sanctioned events or activities through the transmission ofinformation from a school or home computer network, or othersimilar electronic school or home equipment.All members of the Catholic school community, parents/guardians,teachers, staff, administrators and others, are expected to worktogether in preventing bullying and promoting Gospel values in aChrist-centered environment.12 Parent Place

PARENT PLACEall parties to make sure the incident never happens again), aconversation between parents or intervention from the school. Insome extreme cases, the bully can be arrested and minors havebeen put in front of judge in juvenile court.In accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of CatholicSchools policy, bullying by a student or students may result insuspension and/or expulsion from the school.Detective Melone shared that online bullying is such an importanttopic that the Illinois Legislature passed House Bill 3181 thatbecame effective January 1, 2012. The bill gives schools the powerto discipline students up to & including expulsion for makingonline threats against teachers or other students. It does not matterif the threat was made outside of school on their personal computer.What can be done to stop the Cyber-bully? Detective Melonerecommends keeping a record of the time and date of the messagesin question that can assist police in identifying the personbehind the messages. Encourage your child to speak to schooladministration because sometimes this is a problem that can befixed with a simple conversation. If someone threatens your childor family online, contact your police department. Threats aren’talways empty. According to Detective Melone, many times peoplemean exactly what they say.Encourage your children NOT TO RESPOND to the messages.Responding to the messages just perpetuates the cycle of hatred. Itis a vicious cycle - the bully says something bad, the victim sayssomething worse, the bully says something even more disturbing,and the victim takes it one step further. Eventually, the cycle turnsinto a circle, and when the circle closes, usually it is with a violentencounter or another horrific act of rage. Detective Melone has foundthat responding to the bully will only make the situation worse.Detective Melone reports that bullies are weak people trying tomake themselves feel stronger and more powerful at someone else’sexpense. If you look insideevery bully’s head, you willfind one thing in common —something or someone ismaking them feel insecure.The effects of cyber-bullying can be devastating; there is no wayto know how our children will react. Some take it in stride, whileothers fall apart, feeling driven to suicide, to commit a violentcrime, or other dangerous situations. When you are bullied, thereis serious detrimental effect on the victim’s self-esteem, emotionalwell-being, and sense of personal safety. This includes, but is notlimited to depression, despondence, self-destructive behavior andpoor performance in school. As parents, these are your signs thatsomething might be wrong in a child’s life and should be lookedinto immediately.What should parents do if we find our child is being bulliedonline or in the real world, for that matter? Detective Melonesaid the most important thing parents can do is to be approachableto their children. Parents need to:• keep calm• act with compassion• be supportive• understand that the bullying of today is hurting children inways we never imagined in our own childhood• come down to the child’s level to understand what they aregoing throughCyber-bullying is real, the effects are real, and the consequences arereal. At the victim’s lowest, most painful point, they feel as if thewhole world is against them. As parents, giving them all of yoursupport can help them recover from this most painful of times.Parent Place 13

Important Dates for2nd SemesterMarch5-15: Annual Phonathon9: 3rd Quarter Ends15: Senior Mandatory Meeting w/ Parents15: Parent Association Meeting21: Parent/Teacher Night22: Winter/Spring Pep Assembly23: Staff Development, No Classes28: Spring Open House29-31: Spring Drama ProductionAprilMay2: 21st Annual D-Final Event,11:40am/11:50am Dismissal5: Easter Break Begins9: Easter Monday, School Offices Closed16: Classes and Casual Dress Code Resume18: Parent Association Ricobene’s Night20: 5th Annual Great Futures Gala4: Senior Prom, No Classes for Juniorsand Seniors; Frosh/Soph test day5: Junior Prom8-9: Senior 2nd Semester Final Exams9: DLS Band’s Spring Concert11: Rose and Candle Ceremony14: Senior Awards Night23: Class of 2012 Girls Graduation atHoly Name Cathedral24: Class of 2012 Boys Graduation atHoly Name Cathedral25: Faculty Day, 11:40am/11:50amDismissal; 4th Quarter Ends28: Memorial Day, No Classes andSchool Offices Closed29-31: 2nd Semester Final Exams12 14 Feature Parent Place StoryRECAPPING THE FIRST HALF OF THEParent Association HighlightsThe Parent Association has been busy hosting several events during thefirst semester.The school year was kicked off with Teacher Appreciation Day wherefaculty and staff were treated to a breakfast of pastries, fruit, and juices asa token of thanks for their work with our students.Attendees of the College Forum were afforded the opportunity to hearfrom guest speakers about the college application process, financial aid,standardized testing preparation, and athletic recruiting. In addition, parentspeakers provided testimonials on their college application process andgave tips on the do’s and don’ts of the college experience. Each family thatattended also received a free chance to win a $500 ACT prep course donatedby Revolution Prep, who also had a representative speak to the group.The Parent Association also hosted two fundraising events during the firstsemester. The Annual Fall Ricobene’s Night was a big success and raisedfunds to purchase new equipment for the workout facility. The Fall Festwhich was held at the Institute Campus welcomed 52 direct-buy vendors andcrafters where guests could enjoy shopping, along with a variety of foodsoffered by concession vendors, while children were kept entertained at thecraft and pumpkin decorating table. Funds from the Fall Fest support theDLS Financial Assistance Program.Hospitality is one of the key missions of the Parent Association.With this in mind, the Parent Association sponsored a concessionstand at the annual Olympic Night,providing grade-school studentparticipants and their familieswith food and drinks. Parents alsosponsored sweet tables at each ofthe four Open Houses and wereavailable to talk to parents aboutthe organization and answer anyquestions they may have had abouttheir personal experiences at DLS.The year was capped off with theFirst Annual Holiday PancakeBreakfast. Co-sponsored withthe Alumni Association, familiesgathered in the Hilton Commonsand enjoyed a delicious pancakebreakfast, pictures with Santa,a performance by the De LaSalle Glee Club, crafts and facepainting for the kids, and raffles.sSanta Claus meets one of his youngestfans at the First Annual HolidayPancake Breakfast sponsored by theDe La Salle Parent Association.Upcoming events for 2012 include the Father-Daughter Dance on February18 and the Mother-Son Dance on February 19, along with the SpringRicobene’s Night on April 18.All parents are welcome to join the Parent Association’s monthly meetingsheld on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn more about upcomingevents and plans for the next school year. For more information, visit theParents page of the website at www.dls.org/parents/parent_association.jsp.

PARENT PLACEFreshman Orientation –WELCOME TO D, CLASS OF 2016!One of the most exciting things about starting high school isgetting to know your fellow classmates, bonding over beingthe newest Meteors. De La Salle hosts FreshmanOrientations during the summertime so the Class of2016 can meet each other and get acclimated tothe Institute in a fun and energetic way.There are two opportunities for membersof the Class of 2016 to participate in thethree-day Freshman Orientation, June19th-June 21st or July 10th-July 12th.Registration for the orientations will takeplace at the Class of 2016 Registration Dayon Sunday, March 4, 2012.Orientation starts on the students’ respectivecampuses each day at 8:15 am. Throughout the threedays, students will hear from the Principal and Dean ofStudents of their campus, learn about the sports and clubs availableat D, watch a dress code fashion show, as well as learn thewords to the De La Salle fight song. Students will participatein ice-breaking activities to begin each day, in additionto playing trivia games, having scavenger huntsthroughout the buildings and relay races. Allof the fun activities for the freshmen areconducted by current De La Salle students.As a way to wrap up an exciting threedays of getting to know each other and theschool, everyone is invited to a barbeque inthe courtyard at the Institute Campus.If you’re going to be a freshman at D nextyear, tell mom and dad to schedule the familyvacation around your freshman orientation dates.You’re not going to want to miss this importantevent of freshman year.Aviation Camp to Take Flight Again This SummerOne of the facets of De La Salle Institute that makes it such aunique, vibrant place is that even in the summer – which is typicallythe quietest time of year at a school – our classrooms are still fullof eager students looking to make their great futures a reality.This past summer, one of the camps that proved to be the mostpopular among the grade-school students who were participating,was the aviation camp.Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Lewis University, whichmaintains its South Loop Campus at De La Salle’s InstituteCampus for Young Men, De LaSalle was able to welcome studentswho someday might be safely flyingbusiness travelers from Chicago’sMidway and O’Hare Airports topoints across the globe or serving aspilots in the United States military.“We talked to Lewis about thepossibility of having an aviation classand using the flight simulators,” DeLa Salle’s Director of Admissionsand Financial Aid Chuck Kuhn said.“We wanted to show more students,via diverse options, what De La SalleStudents in De La Salle’s summer aviation camp learn howto pilot an aircraft under the tutelage of their instructorswho are enrolled in Lewis University’s aviation program.was all about. Lewis was looking for a way to show its program tothe community – specifically, kids – and it was a perfect match.”So perfect in fact that De La Salle and Lewis will welcome moreyoung women and men for an aviation camp again in 2012.“The kids took to it,” Kuhn said. “I think the aviation camp is goingto be huge this summer. It was well received this past summer andthe word is going to spread.“We had 20 students take the class. Unfortunately, the space islimited to 20-24 students. The Lewis instructors worked well withthe kids and that was a huge bonus.“When you don’t control something,you have a little hesitation, but theLewis teachers were young andenergetic. That is exactly what isneeded to keep the students engaged inthe summertime.”For more information on the aviationcamp or any summer camps held at DeLa Salle, please contact Chuck Kuhnat (312) 842-7355 ext. 150 or kuhnc@dls.org.Parent Place 15

CAMPUS SCRAPBOOK5 Patrick Galvin ’12 and Robert Popp ’12 wereamong the 30 De La Salle students who helpedthe Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2 puttogether bikes for needy children. The bikes werethen donated to Catholic Charities of Chicago fordistribution during the Christmas season.6. Meteors from the Institute and Lourdes HallCampuses gathered to play “Guitar Hero” duringthe Community Day that was held as a resultof the school reaching its goals during the fallstudent fundraiser.7. Kinnidi Warfield ’15 conducts an experimentmeasuring the effect of temperature on viscosityusing soap, hot water, ice, test tubes, beakers andstopwatches in Mrs. Colleen Sanchez’s PhysicalScience class.8. A group of De La Salle faculty members meetSanta Claus during the annual faculty/staff Christmasluncheon.5.6.7.8.Campus Scrapbook 17

PLANNEDGIVING:ContinuingYour Legacy“I wish I could do more” are words we hearoften from so many alumni and friends.The truth is you can – if you plan wisely.With a planned gift, a donor bequeathseither a specific amount or a percentage ofhis/her estate to De La Salle Institute in his/her will.One of the easiest ways to make a plannedgift is by having a legal will that directs thedistribution of assets. First and foremost,when preparing your will, be certain toprovide for the needs of your family. Next,you may choose a specific dollar amount togift to De La Salle Institute. In some cases,a donor will make gifts via property, apercentage of the estate resources or simplywhat is “left over” after distributions havebeen made to your family. For those whohave an existing will, it can be amendedby an attorney with a codicil that simplystates the wishes to distribute funds to DeLa Salle.Advantages of a bequest include an estatetax deduction when the gift is paid, it maybe changed at any time and it enables thedonor to assure that annual giving will notterminate. To learn more about making abequest to De La SalleInstitute through yourwill or revocable livingtrust, please contact IrisGist Cochran, Directorof Development, at312-842-7355 ext 152or cochrani@dls.org.Introducing “MILES FOR METEORS”Bank of America Chicago MarathonTeam for De La SalleReady to run 26.2 Miles for Meteors?Are you a seasoned runner? Did you always wish youwere? Is completing a marathon on your list of thingsto do in 2012? Have we got an opportunity for you tonot only accomplish your goals, but to also raise moneyfor student scholarship support!Come out and join De La Salle Institute for the 35thAnniversary of the Bank of America ChicagoMarathon as together we run 26.2 Miles for Meteorson October 7, 2012. Together, we can help to assist over60% of our De La Salle families who request financialassistance each year, and the need continues to grow.Since De La Salle is a comprehensive high school, the curriculum is structured toprovide a thorough education, while meeting the individual needs of the studentwhether it is through our Honors Program, our College Preparatory Program, or ourLaSalle College Prep Program – hence affording students educational opportunitiesthat they may not receive in other academic institutions.Benefits of running with De La Salle’s Miles for Meteors• The opportunity to assist our De La Salle families who request financialassistance each year• To be paired up with a scholarship studentfor the training season with the opportunityto get to know them and their storyfirsthand; not to mention your biggestcheerleader!• Free personalized training program andcoaching• Free access to physical therapists fromAccelerated Rehabilitation Centers• Free Miles for Meteors technical running shirt• Fundraising support with your own customized web page• More fun activities and prizes will be announced along the way!If you are already registered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you canstill choose to run for De La Salle and help raise money toward the Student FinancialAssistance Program. Miles for Meteors runners are asked to make a $1,000 minimumfundraising commitment (we will help you achieve your goal!) that will supportthe scholarship program at De La Salle Institute, providing a college prep Lasallianeducation to students who could not otherwise afford to attend.A limited number of “charity entries” are available through De La Salle.For these “charity entries” the fundraising commitment increases to $1,250and is a required minimum.For more detailed information, please check out our website atwww.dls.org/development/marathon.jsp to learn more about registration andfundraising or contact De La Salle Special Events Manager Maggie McEldowney atcharityteam@dls.org .18 20 Development

DEVELOPMENTDE LA SALLE’S SPRING 2012 WISH LISTMany Ways to Help the MeteorsFrom what we get, we can make a living;what we give, however, makes a life.- Arthur AsheThe Christmas season of giving may feel like it’s months away,but it’s never too late to give a gift to De La Salle that will have apersonal impact on a high school student’s life today.The following is a Wish List of needs that affect the daily lives ofthe students and faculty at D. Please use the enclosed envelope togrant a wish, and indicate the wish or wishes you are supporting onthe memo line of your gift.$38 the average cost of a college application fee for one senior$45 lunch for one student per month in the Hilton Commons$56 monthly lease payment for one student to use the Tablet PC$60 to participate in the band$75 e-book fee for one Tablet PC$90 to rent an instrument and learn how to play$110 cost of one cheerleading uniform (x5)$165 monthly Metra train pass for one student to commute toDe La Salle on the Rock Island train$250 average cost of a high school class ring$250 cost for a student to attend a retreat at La Salle Manorin Plano, IL$300 registration fee for one incoming freshman$700 cost for one young woman (x 10) to participate in theNicaragua Science Trip this summer (see page 4 to learnmore)$750 monthly cost of gas for the D bus (x9) to transport students$750 cost of one theatre production$1,000 full cost to purchase a Tablet PC$1,000 cost of an Advanced Placement (AP) course to providestudent with college credit$2,500 video conferencing system to engage 8th graders in a highschool classroom experience$5,000 art supplies for one year(x2 campuses)$9,350 tuition for one studentthis year$11,000 tuition for one internationalstudent this yearEngaging youngLasallians…priceless.Thank you for all you give to makingtoday’s Meteors’ lives possible.PHONATHON 2012A METEOR WILL BECALLING YOU SOON...The 2012 Phonathon begins on Monday, March 5, 2012 andruns through Thursday, March 15, 2012. A young Meteorwill be calling to ask for your generous support of our studentfinancial assistance program. Student participation in thePhonathon is a great experience for our Meteors.Students will have the opportunity to get acquainted withalumni and friends of the Institute, share information aboutthe school’s most recent achievements, raise critical funds forthe student financial assistance program and discover what itreally means to be a De La Salle alumnus. Please respond asgenerously as you can. Thanks for taking the call!Development 21

1.MeteorAlumni@CHRISTMAS PARTYVintage LoungeOn December 23, 2011, De La Salle hosted the AnnualYoung Alumni Holiday Social at Vintage Lounge on TaylorSt. The De La Salle party felt right at home with Vintageserver Jessica Tuider ’07, and Vintage Manager NickRaymond ‘00. Guests included De La Salle president Fr.Paul Novak, OSM, who was able to catch up with severalalumni, President of the Alumni Association Steve Burrows‘91, and Dean of Students Jake Callinan ’97.There were 35 De La Salle alumni who were able to makeit to the event, with a strong showing from the graduatingclasses of 2006 and 2008.“The reason for gathering during this time of year is to try andcatch college students while they are home for winter break,and alumni living outside the city who may be back in townfor the holidays,” De La Salle’s Special Events Manager,Maggie McEldowney, said. “It’s a great opportunity to meetup with your old friends from high school and have a funnight out in the city.”If you have any suggestions for next year’s Young AlumniHoliday Social, or any alumni events, please contact SpecialEvents Manager Maggie McEldowney at (312) 842-7355ext. 146 or mceldowneym@dls.org.3.2.1. (Left to Right): Thomas Hanes ’08, Joseph Medina ’08, Peter Szujewski ’08,Eric Hetland ’08, De La Salle faculty member William Schmidt, Denzel Randle ’08,and Abel Cerino ’08 gather at the Young Alumni Christmas party at Vintage Lounge.2. (Left to Right): De La Salle development staff members Maggie McEldowney, Iris Gist Cochran and Lee Ann Eiland helped make theYoung Alumni Christmas party a huge success.3. (Left to Right): Richard Mooney ’06, Briana Steffenhagen ’08 and Abel Cerino ’08 reminisce about their days as students at De La Salle.4. (Left to Right): Anne Fiedler ’05, Alexis Cahue ’08, Samantha Levato ’05, Richard Mooney ’06, Margaret Grabowski ’06, Jenna Bruno ’06,Kristie Frugoli ’06, Rebecca Weaver ’06 and Dana Ragazinskas ’05 renew friendships at the Young Alumni Christmas party.4.22 Alumni Connection

ALUMNI CONNECTIONWALL OF HEROES REDEDICATION CEREMONYRegardless of the branch of the military or the time period, allDe La Salle alumni who have served or are serving in the UnitedStates military hold a special place of significance in the heartsand minds of everyone associated with the Institute.On Veterans Day, 2011, De La Salle honored its military heroesas it held a Wall of Heroes Rededication Ceremony in the TothFoyer of the Institute Campus for Young Men.The Wall of Heroes, which was originally unveiled in November2009, is a display that combines video with artifacts as De LaSalle honors the approximately 300 men and women whoattended the Institute and either served or are currently servingin the United States military. The Wall of Heroes recognizes thecontributions made to our country on behalf of our alumni.Among the highlights of this year’s ceremony were studentsenrolled in the Honors Program reading accounts of some ofthe De La Salle alumni who have so proudly served our country.Guiding the project is Dean of Social Sciences John Brogan.In attendance at this year’s ceremony were De La Salle alumniwho have served in the military ranging from World War II tothe present.The ceremony was culminated by the presentation of a plaqueof appreciation to alumnus and military veteran Tom Lyons ’43.De La Salle student Jake Cranston ’13 presents a plaque ofappreciation to Mr. Tom Lyons ’43 for all his help and guidancein making the Wall of Heroes project a success.sGenerous Sponsors Make 5 th Quarters SuccessfulThank you to our 5th Quarter Sponsors!After the 2011-2012 men’s varsity basketball home games,De La Salle invited alumni, family and friends up to BansleyAlumni Hall for our 5th Quarter events. The 5th Quarterevents grant alumni, friends, and family who came to supportthe Meteor basketball teams anopportunity to recap the highlightsof the game and their wonderfulmemories at “D”, while havingsomething to drink and a bite to eat.Our postgame gatherings were verysuccessful this season thanks to ourgenerous sponsors. Phil Chavarria’97 and City Beverage were thebeverage sponsors for every 5thQuarter event this season! AdamChavarria ’92 and Los Comaleswere our food sponsors for the St.Rita game, supplying the event witha delicious array of Mexican cuisine.Punky’s Pizza & Pasta was theAnthony Davis ‘86, Sean Best ‘86, Mark Hall‘86, Kevin Washington ‘86, and Steve Morris‘86 join De La Salle president Fr. PaulNovak, OSM, in celebrating a Meteor victoryduring a 5th Quarter in Bansley Hall.food sponsor for the Hales Franciscan game, donating theirfamous pizzas to feed all the 5th Quarter attendees. KathyDe’s was our food sponsor for the Fenwick game, featuringtheir fantastic mostaccioli. Finally, Buffalo Wings & Ringswas the Food Sponsor for our Hillcrest game, providing uswith their mouth-watering wings!Thanks to these companies for supportingDe La Salle’s 5th Quarter events! Pleasevisit these local establishments and try themout yourself! Also, a special thanks to theAlumni Association for supplying cases ofwater for each 5th Quarter event.If you have a restaurant or company that isinterested in sponsoring a 5th Quarter event,please contact Special Events ManagerMaggie McEldowney at (312) 842-7355ext. 146 or mceldowneym@dls.org.We hope to see you after a De La Salleboys varsity basketball home game nextyear! Go Meteors!Alumni Connection 23

Steve Burrows ‘91MEET THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S NEW PRESIDENT!De La Salle would like to congratulateand honor Steve Burrows ‘91for accepting his position as thePresident of the Alumni Association.It is a very demanding and esteemedrole he has taken on in full stride.We look forward to working withSteve and the rest of the AlumniAssociation, and thought this wouldbe a great time to get to know Stevea little better.Congratulations on earning thetitle of the Alumni AssociationPresident! What about De La Sallemakes you want to stay involved?Thanks. De La Salle obviously means a lot to me. I wouldnot be where I am today if not for DLS. At D, we werenever allowed to just get by. We were forced to work hardand pushed to always try our best, to give 110% in anythingthat we did, whether it was taking a test, or competing insports. I made lifelong friendships at D that I cherish. Igot involved, and have stayed involved, because I owe Da debt of gratitude for all that it did for me, and I want toensure that my kids, and kids throughout the Chicago area,are able to share that same experience at De La Salle formany years to come.What about the position was most intriguing to you?De La Salle has been around for over 120 years, is oneof the finest high schools in Chicago, and should havean alumni association that reflects its greatness. Playinga role in helping ensure the future success of the alumniassociation, and the high school itself, is what appealed tome most.What are some ways other alumni can stay involved?If a D graduate wants to get involved, he or she can getinvolved on many different levels. It can be as simpleas coming out to a sporting event and cheering on theMeteors, or attending and supporting one of the greatevents De La Salle hosts every year, like the (GreatFutures) Gala, the D-Final Event, or the DLS Alumni GolfOuting. We could always use more D graduates to speak atCareer Day. If someone wants to get involved on a higherlevel, the alumni association needs class representativesand directors to help move the organization forward.The various events I just mentioned also have committeesthat always could use more assistance. The more people wecan get involved on any level will make De La Salle evenbetter than it already is today.What is something every graduate of De La Salle should knowabout the De La Salle Alumni Association?Every alum should know that there are several things thatthe alumni association could be doing to help the currentstudents at D, and guarantee a great future for the Institute.One of the things I would like to accomplish during myterm as president is to get an alumni mentor for eachhomeroom; someone who visits the class from time to timeto offer guidance and support; someone to whom a studentcould look for advice on picking a college, a career or anynumber of things. I would also like the alumni associationto play a large role in improving the academic and athleticfacilities at D, so that our students and our student-athletescan have the best technology, training facilities and playingfields in the Catholic League. We need more alumni toget involved in the alumni association to make these ideasbecome a reality.If you could go back and relive one experience you had at “D”,what would it be?I had so many great experiences at D that it’s hard to pickone. I’d love to replay my senior year of football and joinmy teammates on the field after a game, raising our helmetsand singing the D fight song to the crowd. I’d like to sitin the student section in the old main gym cheering onthe basketball team, watching Bill Murph throw it (if youwent to D in the late 80’s or early 90’s, you know what I’mtalking about).I think most of all though, I’d like to relive one regular dayat school, starting in the morning, meeting my friends in thecafeteria and scrambling to get our homework done, thengoing to classes with all the great teachers we had, like Mr.(Dennis) Sheehan, ‘The Wensh’ (Mr. Larry Wenshutonis),Br. Kevin (Fitzgerald), Mr. (Rich) Radecki….I could goon and on. I’d like to play some intramurals, listen to the‘Wensh’ deliver one of his memorable pep rally speeches,and just hang out with my classmates. That would be agreat day!Congratulations and we wish you the best, Steve!To get involved in the alumni association, please contact Iris GistCochran at (312) 842-7355 ext. 152 or cochrani@dls.org.24 Alumni Connection

ALUMNI CONNECTIONClass of 1953 Plans60th AnniversaryGatheringCongratulations to the De La SalleClass of 1953 on Celebrating your60th Anniversary!Planning for the 60th Anniversary reunionfor the Class of 1953 is underway for2013. De La Salle would like to honorthose alumni who were once members ofour senior class 60 years ago, and havecontinued to grow and prosper as DeLa Salle alumni. We hope to reconnectwith those who may have grown distant,and look forward to celebrating thisimpressive span of time with those whomwe have remained close. If you have anysuggestions or would like to assist in theplanning or contacting of alumni, pleasecontact our Special Events Manager,Maggie McEldowney, at mceldowneym@dls.org or 312.842.7355 ext. 146. Welook forward to celebrating your time andmemories at De La Salle, and the 60 yearsspent representing the school as graduates.Lourdes Class of 198330th AnniversaryCelebrationCalling all Lourdes High Schoolgraduates of 1983!Can you believe it has been nearly 30 yearssince you were a senior graduating fromLourdes High School? In 2013, it will be time tocelebrate your 30th Anniversary! De La SalleInstitute would like to further congratulate youin your achievements over the past 30 years!Please join us for the Lourdes High School30th Anniversary reunion for the Class of1983. De La Salle needs representatives fromthe Class of 1983 to begin the planning stagesfor this reunion! Feel free to forward any ideasor questions to our Special Events Manager,Maggie McEldowney, at mceldowneym@dls.org.Keep in touch for the latest on reunion detailsand other information!Welcome Back!Alumni Connection 25

Alumni UpdatesDoes De La SalleHave Your E-mail Address?1941Edward Fietz is retired and lives in Portage, IN. His email address isdelasalle411@frontier.com.1951Patrick Laughran Jr. lives in Orland Park, IL and is retired from UnitedParcel Service as a loss prevention manager. He is married with two childrenand three grandchildren. Laughran Jr.’s email address is packyo@aol.com.1955Hugh LeVoy recently published his memoir “Chicago Kid: From WhenceI Came” covering the years of 1940-70 and his growing up in Bridgeport.LeVoy lives in Ellison Bay, WI and his email address is hugh.levoy@gmail.com.1956John Bishop Jr. is retired and calls Detroit, MI home. His email address isBishop.home@sbcglobal.net.1957Daniel Dryan is retired from the healthcare industry and lives in Morristown,TN. On Oct. 4, 2011, he was inducted into the Medical Hall of Fame forSupply Chain Management. His email address is ddryan5845@charter.net.1958Jerry Driscoll is retired from the aviation industry and resides in Wayzata,MN. After serving in the United States Air Force for 24 years and retiringwith the rank of Colonel, Driscoll was a captain for American Airlines for12 ½ years and for NetJets Aviation for 9 ½ years. Driscoll’s email addressis jd105driscoll@gmail.com.1961Bernard Banahan is retired from the law enforcement industry and lives inScottsdale, AZ. He may be reached at nardobana@hotmail.com.1963Dennis Jakubowski is retired from the construction industry and lives inDenver, CO. His email address is denkath9@aol.com.1964Ronald Waner is retired from the manufacturing industry and lives inWarrenville, IL. He can be contacted at ron@waner.com.1965Frank Taheny is working as a horse rancher and also in sales for ametal shop. He lives in Claremore, OK and can be reached atfrankt1@hotmail.com.De La Salle Institute extends itsdeepest sympathies to the familiesof the following De La Salle andLourdes alumni and friends whohave recently passed away:Mr. Dominick Bruno ‘71Dr. Michael J. Campbell ‘32Mrs. Maggie DaleyGeorge J. Ewert ‘54Mr. Patrick J. Farrell ‘58Mr. Joseph P. Fuller ‘60Mr. Stanley C. Michalec ‘60Mr. George E. Neubauer ‘43Mr. Patrick F. O’Sullivan ‘42Mr. John W. Pachankis ‘48Mr. Allen R. Pierce ‘39Mr. Victor J. Satala ‘45Mr. Gilbert S. Weber ‘47Eternal 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.26 Alumni Connection

ALUMNI CONNECTIONAlumni Updates1966Carl Janis resides in Bradenton, FL and is working in the petroleumproducts industry as a senior logistics manager. His email address iscsjsail@gmail.com.Allen Siblik works in the manufacturing industry as a productmanager and lives in Spring Grove, IL. He has been married for 45years and has 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Siblik’semail address is hallen@ais.net.1967Gregory Green lives in Diamond Bar, CA and retired from NorthropGrumman Corporation as a senior manager after 33 years of service.He also is teaching math and science at the junior and senior highschool levels. Green is also the chairman of the board of USVets,Inc. His email address is ggreen1934@aol.com.1968Earl Coggins is a senior revenue agent for the state of SouthDakota and lives in Rapid City, SD. His email address isecdutch7@gmail.com.1971Ludwig Sawicki lives in Bedford, TX. His email address isgunslingerltd@gmail.com.1973Leon Wright Jr. is a flight commander for Flying for Success. Helives in Detroit, MI and can be contacted at flyingforsuccess1@gmail.com or https://sites.google.com/site/flyingforsuccess/1979John Picazzo is an information technology specialist and lives inChicago. His email address is picazzojd@yahoo.com.1980Reginald Brown is a professor of military science at Louisiana StateUniversity in Baton Rouge, LA. Prior to teaching at LSU, Brownwas a professor of military science at Grambling State University.His email address is Reginald.brown@juno.com.1982Paul Katauskas lives in Glencoe, IL and is working in the financialservices industry. His email address is paulkatauskas@hotmail.com.1985Greg Arredia lives in Chicago and works for the Illinois Tollway as aconstruction laborer. His email address is ginac23@sbcglobal.net.William Dunn III lives in Chicago and is employed in the textilesales industry. His email address is williamdunn3@msn.com.1989James DeLette Jr. is a credit analyst and lives in Chicago. His emailaddress is jldelette1017@yahoo.com.1990Michael Imparato lives in Chicago where he works for the ChicagoDepartment of Transportation as a Coordinator of Special Projects.His email address is mikeimp71@yahoo.com.1992Mario Gonzalez Jr. is working in the entertainment field as apromoter and party consultant. He lives in Chicago Ridge, IL andcan be reached via his website, www.blokclubdjs.net, by email atgroovebookings@gmail.com, or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/groovebookings.1994Carlos Cisneros is a mechanical design engineer in the electricaldistribution equipment industry and lives in Chicago. He can becontacted at c_m_cisneros@yahoo.com.Arthur Parra Jr. is a Master Sergeant in the United States MarineCorps and resides in Camp Pendleton, CA. He is currently assignedas the Prisoner Services Chief for the Base Brig, Security Battalion,Corrections Company at the Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton,CA. Parra’s email address is Arthur.parra@usmc.mil. De La Sallethanks Parra for his service and commitment to our country.Lourdes Alumnae Update1974Patricia Ann Brunner (Zurawski) lives in Homer Glen, IL with her husband, Ralph. They are the proudparents of Mark, a student at Bradley University. Brunner holds two degrees from Saint Xavier Universityand has worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for 38 years. Brunner is currently a SeniorExaminer - Bank Secrecy Act Risk Specialist. Her email address is patricia.a.brunner@chi.frb.org.Alumni Connection 27

Alumni Updates1998Vincent Pavilionis is working as a teacher and lives with his wife and familyin Downers Grove, IL. His email address is vincepavilionis@yahoo.com.Dominik Skurski is employed in the automotive industry as a financeand sales consultant. He lives in Homer Glen, IL and can be contactedat barcafan40@yahoo.com.1999Robert Aguilar Jr. is a transportation engineer and lives in Chicago. Hisemail address is aguilarjr.robert@ymail.com.Douglas Bermudez is working in the information technology servicesindustry as a technical services director for Vitaltech Consulting.Bermudez married Rossana Bermudez in July 2010 and the family residesin Chicago. Bermudez’s email address is douglasbermudez@live.com.Andy Bugajski resides in Chicago and is working as a Eurodollarsoptions trader in the interest rate derivatives field. His email address isapbugajski@sbcglobal.net.Patrick Quinlan is working in the HVAC industry as a buildingengineer. Quinlan resides in Crestwood, IL and his email address islak1019@hotmail.com.2003Ray Garcia has been promoted to Manager of Media Relations for theChicago White Sox. His email address is rgarcia@chisox.com.Carl Robinson graduated from Lewis University in 2008 with a degreein aviation maintenance management. He lives in Chicago and isworking as an aircraft mechanic. Robinson’s email address is ccrlr@hotmail.com.2006Ulysses Acevedo graduated from Loyola University in Chicago withdegrees in political science and philosophy. Acevedo lives in Chicagoand can be reached at uaceved@luc.edu.Matthew Thibodeaux-Major graduated from Northern IllinoisUniversity with a degree in corporate communications. His emailaddress is thibodeauxmajor@yahoo.com.2007Courtney Sampson graduated from Marquette University inMilwaukee, WI in December and is working at PNC Bank. Sampsonis a Milwaukee resident. His email address is Courtney.sampson@marquette.edu.2008Nicholaus Bates is a student at Southern Illinois University –Carbondale. His email address is nbates189@gmail.com.Gilbert Munoz was one of four Lake Forest College football playerschosen to the 2011 All-Midwest Conference Second Team. Munozwas a starting guard for the Foresters.Concordia-Chicago University women’s volleyball player BrianaSteffenhagen was one of 13 athletes named to the Northern AthleticsConference’s All-Sportsmanship Team. Steffenhagen was a setter forthe Cougars.Jamie Young lives in Muncie, IN where she is working as anemergency medical technician while also attending Ball StateUniversity. Her email address is jmyoung3@bsu.edu.2009Christian Mondragon is a member of the United State MarineCorps and is deployed in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.Mondragon’s email address is cmondragon26@yahoo.com.Joseph Nieciak is a student at DePaul University studying urban andregional planning. He also is working as a data account specialist foran engineering software distributor. Nieciak lives in Chicago and hisemail address is JNieciak91@hotmail.com.Tom Plaszewski lives in Chicago. His email address is tompwah13@gmail.com.117th Annual Alumni BanquetFriday, October 5, 2012De La Salle – Institute Campus for Young MenHere’s a great opportunity for all De La Salle graduates tocome back home and renew old friendships with those whotaught you and those with whom you learned. Celebrate thefact that we are all Meteors while you walk the hallways, lookat the pictures and chat with the people who have made De LaSalle such a special place since 1889.To receive an invitation for these events, please contact De LaSalle’s Director of Development, Iris Gist Cochran, at 312-842-7355 ext. 152 or cochrani@dls.org.To become involved or volunteer for these events, please contactDe La Salle’s Special Events Manager, Maggie McEldowney, at 312-842-7355 ext. 146or mceldowneym@dls.org.28 Alumni ConnectionFor more information, please visit our website at www.dls.org/development/events.

Fifth AnnualGreat Futures GalaSisters of Saint Joseph of the Third Order of Saint Francisan event to benefit de la salle instituteFriday, April 20, 2012University Club of ChicagoChicago, IllinoisThe Extollo Educational Foundation* is proud to host theFifth Annual Great Futures Gala on Friday, April 20, 2012at the prestigious University Club of Chicago. The GreatFutures Gala is an annual black-tie event that will celebrateDe La Salle Institute as the place where great futures begin.The event brings together community stakeholders to helppromote educational and extracurricular opportunities foryoung, future leaders.This year’s Gala Committee is proud to honor the Sistersof Saint Joseph of the Third Order of Saint Francis with theFounders Award, specifically for their contributions to theeducation of young women in the Chicagoland area. It isfitting that we honor the courageous steps, insightful visionand powerful passion of the Sisters for more than 110 yearsof service to the communities in which they reside, and 10years of service to De La Salle Institute.The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Franciswere founded in 1901 in response to the needs of the Polishimmigrants of the day. Following the rule of St. Francis, thecongregation continues to look to the needs of the immigrantand those impoverished and marginalized in our society.In August of 2002, recognizing that several Catholic youngwomen’s high schools had closed, the collective strengthof the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Sistersof St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis - guidedby one mission - collaborated to establish a Catholic,all-young women’s high school. De La Salle’s Lourdes HallCampus for Young Women opened in Chicago’s Bridgeportneighborhood and has successfully been educating youngwomen in the Lasallian tradition since.“Education has always been an important ministry for thecongregation,” Sr. Dorothy Pagosa, SSJ-TOSF said. “It is away we can share faith and improve the lives of the young.”While so many private high schools throughout Chicagolandstrive to efficiently manage moderate tuition increases andyet also garner the resources necessary to offer an excellenteducation to its students, additional financial supporthelps the schools continue to provide enhanced academicand extracurricular programs. In a typical year, countlessfamilies also request financial aid to offset the cost of theirstudent’s private high school education. The number offamilies seeking financial assistance continues to increaseeach year.We kindly invite you to participate in this event and showyour support not only of the Sisters of Saint Joseph ofthe Third Order of Saint Francis, but also of the youngwomen and men who will findacademic success during theseformative years, preparingthem for great futures. Moreinformation about tickets,event sponsorship, andprogram book advertising isavailable. Please contact IrisGist Cochran at 312.842.7355ext.152 or cochrani@dls.org.On behalf of the event committeeand the Extollo EducationalFoundation, thank you in advancefor supporting this year’s gala.Gala Leadership CommitteeMr. Michael A. Tadin ‘692012 Honorary ChairHon. Richard M. Daley ‘60Gala Co-ChairMr. Elzie HigginbottomGala Co-ChairHon. Patrick M. Huels ’67Gala Co-ChairExtollo Board of DirectorsBr. Michael Quirk, FSCPresidentGala Co-ChairMr. Michael F. Hickey ‘56Vice PresidentMr. Joseph J. Hartnett ‘73Secretary/Treasurer* Extollo Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established in 2007 to support educational programs throughout Chicago.Great Futures Gala 29

Office for Advancement3455 S. Wabash Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60616-3827312.842.7355Have 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/dlsmeteors21st Annual-FINALSponsored by Parente &Norem, P.C. - Attorneys At LawMonday, April 2, 2012Doors open at 6:00 pmDe La Salle InstituteParmer Activity Center 3455 S. Wabash Ave.$35 (Admission/Beverage/Food) • $40 Ticket at the DoorSince 1991, friends, family, classmates, parents, co-workersand neighbors have been gathering at De La Salle for theD-Final Event. Together, we watch the NCAA men’s basketballchampionship game on four 9 X 12 foot screens, enjoy a buffetdinner and open bar, bid on the silent auction and more. SuperRaffle tickets and admission tickets are available for purchase.De La Salle Golf ClassicWednesday, June 27, 2012Gleneagles Golf Course, Lemont, ILA day on the links is a great day! Allproceeds from the Golf Classic benefitthe scholarship program at De La SalleInstitute. This important program bringsa De La Salle education within reach forevery young man and woman who desiresto attend the Institute.MOREINFO!For additional questions,please contact Maggie McEldowney,Special Events Manager,at (312) 842-7355 ext. 146or mceldowneym@dls.org.All proceeds of the D-Final Eventgo toward the De La SalleMeteor Athletic Program.www.dls.org