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...]
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...]