From: Dan McGrath Subject: Marmion 42, Leo 14 Perhaps it was overconfidence born of a 2-0 start to the season. More likely it was a superior football team, a tough, quick, skilled Marmion Academy football team that probably didn’t need much assistance from visiting Leo. But four gift-wrapped touchdowns helped the Cadets (2-1) pile up 42 points […]
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Leo Football Commentary by Dan McGrath, Second of the Current Series, 2 of 4 – Leo vs. Walther Christian Academy
Subject: Walther Christian Academy – 2 Leo – 49 Leo has been “running clocked” often enough in the last few years that the Lions might be excused for savoring the experience of being on the other side. But a 49-2 thumping of Walther Christian Academy in Melrose Park on Friday, in which a full three quarters […]
Continue reading...Leo Football Commentary by Dan McGrath, Second of the Current Series, 1 of 4 – Leo vs. Bishop McNamara
Subject: A great way to start the season Forward from Dan McGrath OK, Doc, what else you got? Dr. Marques Stevenson’s debut as Leo High School’s football coach was a resounding success—a 20-19 victory over Bishop McNamara at St Rita’s Doyle Field on Friday, August 25. But “resounding success” is underselling it. The win featured as […]
Continue reading...LEO ALUMNI PICNIC 2023 (Afternoon forecast is for clear weather.)
The Leo Class of 2003 is sponsoring its annual Leo Alumni All Class Reunion at Dan Ryan Woods 87th and Western in Chicago. The picnic will take place on Saturday, August 5th 2023. The Picnic will include food, and activities. To purchase a ticket which includes the possibility of obtaining a Leo Alumni shirt, […]
Continue reading...THANK YOU FOR YOU PAYMENT FOR A PLACE IN THE LEO ALUMNI GOLF OUTING, We look forward to seeing you!
We have the information on the amount of your payment. The Alumni Association will be automatically notified of the number of golfers you’ve paid for, but we will not know who to expect unless you complete the registration. Please be sure to complete and submit the registration form. Please download the form below, fill it […]
Continue reading...Patrick E. Farritor – Class of 1967 – Rest in Peace.
The Alumni Association was recently notified of the passing of Patrick E. Farritor on May 15, 2023. During his time at Leo, Pat participated as a Class Officer and a member of the Student Council. Pat also participated on the Basketball team and played on the Football Team for all of the 4 years he […]
Continue reading...Leo Baseball Finishes One of It’s Most Successful Recent Seasons – Story by Dan McGrath
IHSA Class 2-A Sectional Semifinal and Season Recap By Dan McGrath In the sixth inning, the scoreboard at Joliet Catholic Academy’s Gillespie Field showed the Leo baseball team with one run and five hits. A third column told the real story of the Lions’ 10-1 loss to JCA in an IHSA Class […]
Continue reading...THE 67th Annual Leo Alumni Spring Banquet: Another Success Courtesy of Leo High School’s Incredible Alumni
Banquet planning had its challenges this year. Ticket sales started slowly. There were logistical problems, including a wedding reception in the building at the same time as the banquet. There were presentations and speeches which simply had to be done – A lot has happened in the last 12 months and this is the major […]
Continue reading...It Has Returned – The Leo Alumni Association Annual $100.00 Raffle Is Back!
TICKETS AVAILABLE BELOW. As Leo Men, we understand that being open to, and in tune with, the opportunities that come our way is an important ingredient in maintaining ourselves as indomitable operators in a world of pitfalls. Consistent with this persona, and in response to the many inquiries we have received from the growing Leo […]
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