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 Basketball- 1st runner up at State 1A
The Leo Basketball team had a season of great highs and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and their families. Once again, one can not beat Leo pride. Follow the links to articles published in and … [Read more...]
William J. Walker ’75, promoted to Brigadier General of D.C. Army National Guard
[Washington, D.C.— March 7, 2016] – William J. Walker was promoted to Brigadier General, Land Component Command of the District of Columbia, Army National Guard. General Walker was nominated by President Obama, confirmed by the Senate and his formal ceremony took place in January, 2016. Born and … [Read more...]
Lions Nearly Go All The Way!!
In case you missed it, Dan McGraths commentary on the Leo Game. is below. It ended a few points short of a state championship, but the 2015-16 basketball season will be remembered as one of the best in Leo High School’s illustrious history. By winning the Melrose Park … [Read more...]
Congratulations LEO! Super Sectional Champs! Leo advances to the Final 4 of the IHSA 1A Playoffs
Congratulations are in order to the Varsity Basketball Team on their win Tuesday night at Northern Illinois University to capture the DeKalb region Super Sectional Championship. The Leo Lions defeated the Brimfield Indians by a score of 55-51 in an exciting back and forth game that went down to the … [Read more...]
Leo Basketball and more, a commentary on the Leo Alumni Game
Our very own Bill Figel, Class of '72 and Public Relations Professional, has written a very good article on his reactions to the Alumni basketball game between Leo and Brother Rice. This article can be found in the Beverly Review, however we have posted a link to it below. Good job Bill, and … [Read more...]
More Lions Basketball
For those of you interested and in the mood to spend sometime cheering on your fellow lions to victory, Click on the link below for the full Catholic League Varsity Tournament Brackets including times, dates, and locations. Zoom in after opening the link for details. Leo's … [Read more...]
LEO BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2015 – 16
LEO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2015-16 Dec 18 Mt. Carmel 7:00 pm Away RICH SOUTH BIG DIPPER CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT Jan 5th John Hancock Eagles … [Read more...]
Class of ’63 provides lunch to Leo Students
Class of 63 Treats Leo students to lunch On November 25th, the students at Leo High school were treated to lunch, and an act of random kindness, by members of the class of 63, and the assistance of Tim McCarthy, class of 67. This wonderful lunch was provided Paddy B's of Orland … [Read more...]
SuperStar Leo wins in the 5th at Hawthorne on Leo High School Race Day
On Saturday, Nov. 28, a Leo party observed the 90th anniversary celebration with a "Day at the Races" at Hawthorne Race Course. The fifth race went off in the school's honor, and the entry drawing the most support from the Leo group, was, predictably enough, a horse named Superstar Leo. Alas, the … [Read more...]