This year the Leo Alumni Association Vice President, John Gardner (Class of 1975) delivered a box of documents he received from Joan Howard (a Member of the Leo High Hall of Fame) to the website administrators. The box included papers which her late husband, the former Alumni President, John … [Read more...]
New teacher thinks outside boxing by Lisa Black borrowed from The Chicago Tribune 12/29/13
By Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune reporterDecember 29, 2013 New teacher thinks outside boxing She also helps coach sport at all-male school Leo Catholic High School officials admit they were skeptical when Kimberly Hickey showed up last summer to apply for a job teaching math. At 24, … [Read more...]
Memories of an Andy Frain find place in new book as borrowed from thebeverlyreview.net
Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 9:56 am | Updated: 11:52 am, Tue Nov 12, 2013. by Caroline Connors In 1975, John Linehan was 16 and living on the South Side when he landed a job as an Andy Frain usher. His experiences over the next couple of years shaped his life, he said, and … [Read more...]
Final Days Leo Alumni Store
The final days to order from the Leo High School Alumni Association Store to receive in time for Christmas deliveries is quickly approaching. Place your orders prior to December 20! … [Read more...]
Leo, A True Winner!! by: Rich Furlong ’59
Recently, I, along with a group of 31 others, ranging from the class of '46 all the way to '97, chartered a bus to watch our beloved Lions play in the semi-final IHSA football playoff game. Although the outcome wasn't what we had hoped for, we all had a great time. Despite the different ages and … [Read more...]
Leo vs Lena-Winslow IHSA Football Playoffs 2013 Semi-Finals 11/23/13
Saturday's football Game against Lena-Winslow will be held at 2:00 pm at their stadium located at 401 Fremont St, Lena, IL 61048 (815) 369-2525.. We have a bus going to the game that still has a bit of space available on it. The bus will be leave from St. Xavier University 3700 West 103rd Street, … [Read more...]
Tiny Leo High School Seeks Historic Football Win in State Playoffs – Sat 11/16/13
As borrowed from dnainfo.com By Justin Breen on November 15, 2013 6:26am @dnainfo_breen AUBURN GRESHAM — Theo Hopkins Jr. and Terron Bell weren't even alive in 1990, the last timeLeo High School reached the IHSA football state quarterfinals.But the seniors, who … [Read more...]
“Leo Garners Further Praise”
This is a story about respect, and about how it's paying off. It's also a story about Leo High School and its powerhouse football team. BY LYNDEN OSTRANDER Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern NOV 07, 2013 Lynden Ostrander/Medill Photo of Leo running back Theodore … [Read more...]
IHSA Football Playoffs 2013 Round 2
As you are probably aware, the Lions had another impressive win in the IHSA football playoffs this past Saturday and will be playing round 3, their first trip to the quarterfinals since 1990, on Saturday afternoon, Nov 16 at 2:00 against number one ranked Ottawa-Marquette at St. Laurence H.S. … [Read more...]