Greetings Alumni, Jack Hannigan has provided us the schedule for the 2016 Leo High School football season. When you click on the following link, you will be able to print it out for your use.2016 Leo High School Football Schedule We strongly encourage our alumni to show their support and travel … [Read more...]
Friday Aug 19th, 2016 is the 1st full day of classes
The new school year is here!! All Leo alumni are encouraged to come to Leo H.S. THIS Friday, Aug 19th to welcome our new and returning students to Leo High School. The time is 7:30. The place is Leo High School. Breakfast will be served after the event. … [Read more...]
Shaka Rawls ’93 named principal at Leo High School
Reprinted with permission of Beverly Review by Kyle Garmes One of Leo High School’s own is returning to lead the school that is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood and counts many 19th Ward residents as alumni. Shaka Rawls, a member of the Class of 1993, officially became … [Read more...]
Leo High hangs tough after 90 years
Zak Koeske, of the Daily South town, has recently written two interesting articles in regard to Leo High School in the past few weeks. In case you missed them in print, you can read them by clicking the links below. Daily South Town Article May 14th. Leo accepts challenge of recruitment, … [Read more...]
2016 Golf Outing, Glen Eagles Country Club-Wed. Aug. 3rd 9 a.m.
Dear Fellow Alumnus and Golfers, Attached is the application for the 26th Annual Bourke/Mahoney Golf Outing. As in past years, we will again be solving the problems of the world while enjoying a round or two of golf. This year’s outing is a double shotgun affair. Both courses 288 golfers. The … [Read more...]
Leo Basketball- 1st runner up at State 1A
The Leo Basketball team had a season of great highs and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and their families. Once again, one can not beat Leo pride. Follow the links to articles published in and … [Read more...]
William J. Walker ’75, promoted to Brigadier General of D.C. Army National Guard
[Washington, D.C.— March 7, 2016] – William J. Walker was promoted to Brigadier General, Land Component Command of the District of Columbia, Army National Guard. General Walker was nominated by President Obama, confirmed by the Senate and his formal ceremony took place in January, 2016. Born and … [Read more...]
2016 IHSA 1A State Varsity Basketball Tournament
Alumni, Click on the link below for the full IHSA 1A Varsity Basketball Tournament Brackets for dates, times, and locations of all the games. Below that is a link for directions/map to Walther Christian. Leo is a #1 Seed in the Elgin Sectional(scroll down to 2nd from last bracket). Their first … [Read more...]
Leo Basketball and more, a commentary on the Leo Alumni Game
Our very own Bill Figel, Class of '72 and Public Relations Professional, has written a very good article on his reactions to the Alumni basketball game between Leo and Brother Rice. This article can be found in the Beverly Review, however we have posted a link to it below. Good job Bill, and … [Read more...]
LIONS DEFEAT ST. RITA AT ST. XAVIER’S 55 – 46
Friday, Dec 4th was the Leo Lions met the St. Rita Mustangs for basketball at St. Xavier's University Gymnasium, in a game designated as the Alumni game this year. After trailing the Mustangs in the 1st quarter, an up and down match all evening, they moved ahead in the 4th quarter to defeat St. … [Read more...]