Just a quick note, and a piece of history. Schaller's Pump, the oldest tavern in Bridgeport, has closed it's doors. Sunday, April 30th was the final night of business for this historic Tavern in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. George Schaller, Grandfather … [Read more...]
Mike Pence’s South Side Roots: ‘I Owe A Debt of Gratitude To Chicago’
A Timely article regarding Vice President Mike Pence, son of Ed Pence a hard working (and decorated military Leo man and father). Click the link to read the article: Vice President Mike Pence's Chicago Roots … [Read more...]
Shaka Rawls calls Leo High School “Labor of Love”
“I’ve made my life’s work helping young men become successful men,” Rawls said. “Being able to do that for a living is just unreal…especially at my Alma mater.”Leo Alumni Shaka Rawls has got the right idea... The following link … [Read more...]
Friday Aug 19th, 2016 is the 1st full day of classes
The new school year is here!! All Leo alumni are encouraged to come to Leo H.S. THIS Friday, Aug 19th to welcome our new and returning students to Leo High School. The time is 7:30. The place is Leo High School. Breakfast will be served after the event. … [Read more...]
Shaka Rawls ’93 named principal at Leo High School
Reprinted with permission of Beverly Review by Kyle Garmes One of Leo High School’s own is returning to lead the school that is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood and counts many 19th Ward residents as alumni. Shaka Rawls, a member of the Class of 1993, officially became … [Read more...]
Leo High hangs tough after 90 years
Zak Koeske, of the Daily South town, has recently written two interesting articles in regard to Leo High School in the past few weeks. In case you missed them in print, you can read them by clicking the links below. Daily South Town Article May 14th. Leo accepts challenge of recruitment, … [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...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Video 1958
Saint Patrick's Day Parade Video Chicago 1958 The Alumni Association would like to thank the anonymous donors for donating this video. We are interested in information and news about neighborhood and parishes around Leo High School which would be suitable for “publication” on our website. If … [Read more...]