William Spelz Class of ’49 and 2017 Hall of Fame Honoree – Rest in Peace

The Leo Alumni was notified of the untimely death of a highly regarded Alumni, Bill Spelz.  Bill was scheduled for admission into the 2017 Leo Alumni Hall of Fame at the annual banquet this Friday.   The link to his obituary and his biography are … [Read more...]

Leo High School sends thanks to local parade

Mar 21, 2017 The men of Leo High School would like to thank the organizers of the South Side Irish Parade for including Leo High School as a 2017 parade participant as part of the school’s 90-year anniversary celebration as a South Side institution. We are equally grateful to the spectators … [Read more...]

Leo’s Pittman wins tiebreaker for 3-point crown

by Tim O’Brien Mar 28, 2017 Leo High School senior guard Mario Pittman would have preferred to shoot from the wing. But with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Three-Point Showdown championship on the line in a tiebreaker, Pittman wasn’t going to complain about having to shoot from the … [Read more...]

From the President

Dear Fellow Alumni, It is that time again, April, the Annual Banquet of the Leo Alumni Association, following the tradition first established in February of 1955. This event is the backbone of the Alumni Association’s major fundraising efforts, and a very clear display of the … [Read more...]

Brig. Gen. William Walker, Leo Class of 1975, assumes command of the District of Columbia National Guard.

The following article is a follow up to an article first published on the Alumni site in March 2016.  Many congratulations to this Leo Man. William J. Walker Class of 1975 takes command of DC National Guard … [Read more...]

Mike Pence’s South Side Roots: ‘I Owe A Debt of Gratitude To Chicago’

A Timely article regarding Vice President Mike Pence, son of Ed Pence a hard working (and decorated military  Leo man and father). Click the link to read the article:  Vice President Mike Pence's Chicago Roots … [Read more...]

The Feehery Theory – Leo Man turns 81

The Following link will take you to an article written about Jack Feehery (Leo class of 1952) by his son, John Feehery.  It celebrates his fathers life as a Korean war vet, reporter, father, grandfather, and a Leo-man through and through.  It's a very touching article that describes a man … [Read more...]

Lions over Pioneers in Alumni Basketball Game 60-50

The Leo Lions met the St Francis DeSales Pioneers on Friday, January 6, at Leo High School.  St. Francis proved to be a tenacious opponent, keeping the Lions on the move and under pressure at all times during the game.  The Lions for their part maintained a modest lead throughout the game, … [Read more...]

Final Details Alumni B Ball Night Jan 6th 2017

Attention All Alumni:             ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 WE WILL HOST OUR ANNUAL ALUMNI NIGHT BASKETBALL GAME AND POST-GAME RECEPTION. THE LEO LIONS WILL TAKE ON THE ST. FRANCIS DESALES PIONEERS IN A CATHOLIC LEAGUE MATCH UP. IT IS A HOME … [Read more...]

Leo B Ball 2016 Big Dipper Bracket Preliminary

Click here for the Big Dipper Bracket 2016- Prelim. … [Read more...]