04/19/2013, 9:24pm CDT By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com Marlon Britton was the Class 1A runner-up in the 110-meter hurdles last season for state champion Leo. This season, Britton and the Lions have good shots at state titles. Marlon Britton didn’t get an opinion about what events he’d run when … [Read more...]
Brother Jim Glos, One More Alumnus following our Motto “Facta Non Verba”
Dear Friends, This is an interesting and, in many ways, critical time for the Catholic Church. We now have a new leader, Pope Francis. Judging from his history as a bishop in Argentina and from his first actions and pronouncements, he seems to have a mind similar to that of Francis of Assisi. … [Read more...]
Leo High School Teacher, Aurora Latifi
Leo High School Teacher Makes Her Mark in Adopted Country March 18, 2013 7:29am | By Wendell Hutson, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer AUBURN GRESHAM — Aurora Latifi grew up wanting to be an engineer in her native Albania, but the government wouldn't allow her to, so she settled on … [Read more...]
“Another Leo Man Making All Of Us Proud”
Mahoney Book Collection to bring more than 1,400 books to SXU library Dedication was held on Mon., March 11 at 10 a.m. Saint Xavier University hosted the dedication of the Mahoney Book Collection at 10 a.m. on Mon., March 11 in the Bishop Quarter Room of the Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump … [Read more...]
City Life, Coming of Age in Chicago by John Linehan
City Life is a coming of age tale set in the neighborhoods and streets of Chicago, one of Americas most dynamic cities. It's the 1970's and Chicago's Southside is changing along with the rest of America. For Francis Curtin, a working class teenager growing up in the West Englewood neighborhood, … [Read more...]
Brick Paver Donation for Leo High School
As Leo High School continues the current renaissance as the “miracle on 79th street” and opening the doors to educate future leaders, you can contribute through giving and upgrading the campus landscape at the same time. By purchasing a brick paver, your donation will help sustain the place that … [Read more...]
CPS kids would need vouchers to attend ‘unreal’ schools ~ Chicago Tribune, John Kass 9/12/12
CPS kids would need vouchers to attend 'unreal' schools As published by the Chicago Tribune by: John Kass September 12, 2012 When Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis led her members out on strike this week, she said real school would be closed. "Negotiations have been intense but … [Read more...]
Leo Track Running Despite Hurdles
Cedric Wynne practices his hurdling technique during track practice at Leo High School. Despite not having an indoor or outdoor track to practice on the team works out in the halls of the high school and won the IHSA state tournament last year. by IDALMY CARRERA | Feb 27, 2012 In sports, it’s … [Read more...]
“The Search for the Forgotten Thirty Four: Honored by the US Marines, Unheralded in their Hometowns” by Terence W. Barrett, PhD
For purchase click here or go to Amazon.com Former Marine commemorates heroic actions of forgotten WWII, Korea, Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients While Dr. Terence W. Barrett’s “The Search for the Forgotten 34: Honored by the U.S. Marines, Unheralded in their Hometowns” highlights veterans from … [Read more...]
CPL Fardy ’40 Medal of Honor 8/2011
CPL Fardy '40 Medal of Honor 8/2011 MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT NOT FORGOTTEN John P. Fardy graduated from Leo High School in 1940. Like many young men in that era he soon found himself in a Marine Corps uniform fighting for his Country in the Pacific Ocean. A member of the First Marine … [Read more...]