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...]
September 25, 2011 An Author Event Book Signing and Reception “Echoes in the Gangway” by Joe Murphy ’61
For purchase click here or go to Amazon.com Joe Murphy's 300 page book: “Echoes in the Gangway”, showcases growing up in a large Irish Catholic family, in the parish of St. Leo the Great, attending Leo High School, enjoying living in a vital, thriving community....and being part of the pride in the … [Read more...]
Leo Runners Overcome Adversity at Home, Excel in Track 2011
By Mike Helfgot Special to the Tribune April 16, 2011 In a city full of broken homes, Denzel Howard's burned to the ground. Sitting in honors chemistry class at Leo 14 months ago last week, Howard received a text message from a cousin urging him to get home immediately. The … [Read more...]
Illinois HR1593 97th General Assembly Resolution Honors Richard Doyle’s ’65 Life of Service!
Illinois HR1593 97th General Assembly Resolution Honors Richard Doyle’s '65 Life of Service! Illinois State Rep John O’Sullivan’s Resolution (HR1593 97th General Assembly) passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Governor Pat Quinn honors south side Vietnam Era Veteran, Windy City … [Read more...]
Moment of truth at Leo Dan McGrath ’68
Moment of truth at Leo, Trust newspaper veteran McGrath to do his best to revitalize alma mater The last time I truly trusted Dan McGrath was when I turned to him during Game 3 of the 2003 NL Championship Game and asked what the chemical name was for truth serum. ''Phenobarbital,'' he said … [Read more...]
Charise Angone (Daughter, Conrad Angone ’57) Best Visual Effects BAFTA and OSCAR 2008
Charise Angone, Visual Effects Coordinator for the film "The Golden Compass" which won for Best Visual Effects ar the British Academy Awards (BAFTA) and the Motion Pictures Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2008. When asked what she thought of THE OSCAR, she said it was “heavy”. (she didn’t make it clear if … [Read more...]
Bill Koloseike ’45
Bill Koloseike ‘45 2008 issue of Chicago province Jesuit Publication “Partners” Bill is not only a generous financial donor to Jesuit causes, but to quote him “I don’t just want to write checks, I want to do something - I want to be a part of it.” Bill is helping build a school in Kibera, … [Read more...]