Donald Broderick ’43

Donald Broderick ‘43 -rip 2008- Donald Broderick came from St. Leo Parish attended St. Leo Grammar School and came to leo High School in the Fall of 1939 as a member of the Class of 1943. On March 22, 1941 in the Daily News relays at the International Amphitheatre Leo High School relay team of … [Read more...]

JACK HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE FALL 2008

JACK HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE FALL 2008 Rich Furlong recently went to Leo High School and presented President Bob Foster with a check for one full years scholarship.  this memorial fund was established to honor our great friend and president Jack Howard.  bob has named this years recipient and he … [Read more...]

Jim Furlong Guest Speaker at Gaelic Park 2008

Jim Furlong ‘65 Leo Man Guest Speaker at Gaelic Park Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2008 ON MEMORIAL DAY, Monday, May 26, 2008, Jim Furlong ‘65 was asked to speak at the memorial Day Ceremonies at Gaelic Park.  Jim was an appropriate choice as he is a Vietnam War Hero.  He received the … [Read more...]

Leo’s Own John Caponera performs at Zanies

Leo actor / comedian Back in Town performing at The World Music Co. and Zanies AT & T has been running commercials on ABC & NBC.  The very funny guy that has been doing the sensational Harry Carey impersonation is Leo’s own John Caponera.  John was nice enough to donate some of his funniest … [Read more...]

NOTRE DAME’S TOM ZBIKOWSKI LENDS HELPING HAND TO LEO ATHLETICS

NOTRE DAME’S TOM ZBIKOWSKI LENDS HELPING HAND TO LEO ATHLETICS Chicago Tribune, Sports Section4, Page 10 / Thursday, March 6, 2008 As the Leo High School Boxing Club Members took the ring at the 115 Bourbon Street Bar in Merrionette Park, Illinois on Wednesday, former Notre Dame standout Tom … [Read more...]

Judge Bill Phelan ’50 Retires 2008

JUDGE BILL PHELAN ‘50 RETIRES FROM THE BENCH ON JANUARY 18, 2008 Bill is in the Leo Hall of Fame and is a regulare attendee at the Leo Banquets.  He retired at the age of 75. Submitted by Gene Earner ’50 … [Read more...]

Head of University of Chicago Biology Department, Anthony P. Mahowald, PhD Helps Upgrade Leo High School Science Programs 2007

Anthony P. Mahowald, Ph.D. Louis Block Professor and Chairman Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology The University of Chicago Thanks to our own Mr. Bill Koloseike and Mr. George Sullivan of the Jesuit Volunteer Program the young men of Leo High School will be tutored by one of the … [Read more...]

LEO STUDENT JASON RILEY ‘04 Victim of Violent Act

LEO STUDENT JASON RILEY ‘04 VICTIM OF VIOLENT ACT A recent graduate of Leo High School, the Valedictorian of the 2004 Class, Jason Riley, was the victim of a shooting on November 28, 2007 on West 69th Street. Jason participated in football and boxing while at Leo, and won the city’s Golden GLoves … [Read more...]

Leo High School Veterans War Memorial Event 11/9/2007

Leo High School Veterans War Memorial Event Friday, November 9, 2007 11:00AM Leo High School, Leo Alumni Association, Windy City Veterans, The Burbank, Illinois Unit of the Marine Corps League, The Veterans Leadership Program, American Legion Giles Post #87, & Chicago Commission on Human … [Read more...]

John M. Hartigan ‘53

John M. Hartigan ‘53 LAWYER ACTIVE IN MANY CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS John M. Hartigan, a life-long Chicagoan was active in many civic organizations.  He headed the Kenilworth United Fund, was a long-time member of the Chicago Crime Commission and was an active Trustee at the Steppenwolf Theater … [Read more...]