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.
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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 principal and academic director of the school on […]
Continue reading...3rd annual Tom Hopkins “Papa Hops” 16″ Softball Tournament
Friday, July 15th 2016 at Kennedy Park, 113 & Western- Start time 5pm 3rd annual Tom Hopkins “Papa Hops” 16″ Softball Tournament The Tom Hopkins Memorial Foundation (TIN: 474478737) is a 501(c) (3) fund that was established in the summer of 2014 following Tom’s early passing from cancer. Tom “Papa Hops” Hopkins truly loved life, […]
Continue reading...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, May 23.
Continue reading...2016 Golf Outing, Glen Eagles Country Club-Wed. Aug. 3rd 9 a.m.
Dear Fellow Alumnus and Golfers, Attached is the application for the 26th Annual Bourke/Mahoney Golf Outing. As in past years, we will again be solving the problems of the world while enjoying a round or two of golf. This year’s outing is a double shotgun affair. Both courses 288 golfers. The cost remains $115 for […]
Continue reading...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 provided by The Beverly Review about this spectacular season. Leo […]
Continue reading...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 raised in Chicago, Illinois, Brigadier General Walker attended […]
Continue reading...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 Regional, the Elgin Sectional and […]
Continue reading...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 wire. Leo advances to the […]
Continue reading...2016 IHSA 1A State Varsity Basketball Tournament
Alumni, Click on the link below for the full IHSA 1A Varsity Basketball Tournament Brackets for dates, times, and locations of all the games. Below that is a link for directions/map to Walther Christian. Leo is a #1 Seed in the Elgin Sectional(scroll down to 2nd from last bracket). Their first game of the tournament is this coming Tuesday, February 23rd at 6pm […]
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