The Alumni Association was recently notified of the passing on March 20, 2019, of John M. "Jack" Hession of the class of 1955. Jack grew up in the Little Flower Parish on Chicago's southwest side, he was a first generation Irish immigrant who grew up a patriotic American. His post World War II … [Read more...]
1000 Wins as a Basketball Coach? It could happen this Wednesday at Tom O’Malley’s Last Regular Season Game As A Basketball Coach for St. Xavier University and Retirement Celebration
COME JOIN the SXU Celebration of Tom's retirement and it could well be a celebration of his 1,000th win as a basketball coach as well Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. at St. Xavier University, Shannon Center, 3700 W. 103rd Street, in Chicago Tom is currently at 999 wins and has with 1 … [Read more...]
Participate in the Alumni Brick Sponsorship Program
Spearheaded by our own James Carollo, '67, Leo's Alumni Association in concert with Leo High School introduces an opportunity for alumni to memorialize their commitment to our school through the "Lion Brick Campaign" program. Please consider the details below, and click the link to download a … [Read more...]
Robert W. Foster, February 24, 1940 – November 26, 2019, Rest in Peace
It is with a heavy heart that the Alumni Association must inform Leo Alumni, Friends of Leo, and Relatives and Friends of Robert W. "Bob" Foster, of his passing on November 26th, 2019. Among his many achievements in life, for Leo Men, the following excerpts from his obituary, taken from the … [Read more...]
THERE ARE SEVERAL UPCOMING LEO CHOIR PERFORMANCES:
Treat Yourself and Support the World Renowned Leo High School Choir by Attending at Least One. Performance Dates, Times and Locations: December 3, 2019 - 5:30 pm - Leo Scholarship Benefit, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. December 6, 2019 - 6:00 pm - "All Hearts Come Home for Christmas", See … [Read more...]
Robert Hallberg, class of 1962
The Alumni Association was notified of the passing of an Alumnus who has touched the lives of many through his mentorship and coaching. Bob was an active Coach at Chicago State University, University of Illinois at Chicago and Saint Xavier University. As Coach he amassed over 1000 wins … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Hallberg, long time basketball coach in memoriam
Robert " Bob" Hallberg, well known member of the class of 1962, died on November 19th. For an interesting article about Bob, particularly centered on his contributions as a coach at Saint Xavier University please click here. You can also view his obituary here … [Read more...]
Leo Football v Evergreen Park – Friday, September 6, Game of the Week
Tomorrow night - Friday, September 6th, 2019 - looks like an excellent opportunity to support Leo High School and see a great Football Game at Evergreen Park High School, at 99th and Kedzie Avenue. The weather scheduled to cooperate, partly cloudy and in the low 70's, so it looks like there … [Read more...]
Leo Football – Lions off to an Excellent Start With a Win in the Season Opener
The Leo Football has started its season in the best fashion, with an opening win over Christ the King High School. The game served as an opportunity for this year's talented lions to display what they are capable of and the entire event is detailed in full in the attached article. Support Leo … [Read more...]
2019 Golf Outing – Highest Attendance Ever – Everyone Came Together for a Great Success
Early in the morning of August 7, 2019, approximately ten volunteers from the Leo High School Alumni Association arrived at the Gelneagles Golf Course in Lamont, Illinois for the latest edition of the Burke/Mahoney (Leo Alumni) Golf Outing. Under the leadership of Scott Fulwiler and Dennis … [Read more...]