The 2017 spring banquet, held on Friday, April 29th at Chateau Del Mar, in Hickory Hills, was again a spectacular event. With over 500 alumni present the mood was festive and alumni from near and far were present. Click the link below for some photos of the night. 2017 Banquet Photos
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Schaller’s Pump closes after 136 years
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 of Jack Schaller, Class of 1943, Bought “The Pump in 136 years ago, and […]
Continue reading...Rich Doyle, Vet & Alumni to lead Beverly Hills/Morgan Park/Mt. Greenwood Memorial Day Parade,
Below is an article from the Beverly Review explaining changes to this years Memorial Day parade, as well as announcing their choice for Grand Marshal, Leo Alumni Richard Doyle class of 1965. Congratulations Rich, and thanks for all you do for the vets and the alumni. Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshgall to be Leo […]
Continue reading...The Leo High School Mother’s Club hosted a casino night on Friday May 19th
The Leo High School Mother’s Club hosted a casino night on Friday May 19th at the Red Palm Restaurant in Evergreen Park. The event was a great success and was well attended by Leo mothers, (of course) faculty members, friends, and a nice contingent of Leo Alumni. The MC for the evening was Shaka “Big […]
Continue reading...‘Mardi Gras in May’ to benefit Leo
Feeling lucky or just generous? You can be both at the Leo High School casino night fundraiser “Mardi Gras in May” May 19 at The Red Palm, 3020 95th St., Evergreen Park. The $50 admission also covers food and drinks for the event’s first hour, 7 to 8 p.m. The evening promises fun with friends […]
Continue reading...William Spelz Class of ’49 and 2017 Hall of Fame Honoree – Rest in Peace
The Leo Alumni was notified of the untimely death of a highly regarded Alumni, Bill Spelz. Bill was scheduled for admission into the 2017 Leo Alumni Hall of Fame at the annual banquet this Friday. The link to his obituary and his biography are below. http://www.beverlyridgefuneralhome.com/obituary/william-j-spelz Mr. William John Spelz Class of 1949 William John […]
Continue reading...Leo High School sends thanks to local parade
Mar 21, 2017 The men of Leo High School would like to thank the organizers of the South Side Irish Parade for including Leo High School as a 2017 parade participant as part of the school’s 90-year anniversary celebration as a South Side institution. We are equally grateful to the spectators who lined the parade […]
Continue reading...Leo’s Pittman wins tiebreaker for 3-point crown
by Tim O’Brien Mar 28, 2017 Leo High School senior guard Mario Pittman would have preferred to shoot from the wing. But with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Three-Point Showdown championship on the line in a tiebreaker, Pittman wasn’t going to complain about having to shoot from the corner. Defeating Andrew’s Troy Murphy 8-5 […]
Continue reading...From the President
Dear Fellow Alumni, It is that time again, April, the Annual Banquet of the Leo Alumni Association, following the tradition first established in February of 1955. This event is the backbone of the Alumni Association’s major fundraising efforts, and a very clear display of the camaraderie which exists among our Alumni. Alumni support for the Banquet and […]
Continue reading...Brig. Gen. William Walker, Leo Class of 1975, assumes command of the District of Columbia National Guard.
The following article is a follow up to an article first published on the Alumni site in March 2016. Many congratulations to this Leo Man. William J. Walker Class of 1975 takes command of DC National Guard
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