Each morning the “Breaking News” sections of the Internet editions of the Tribune and Sun-Times publish the violence reports in the Chicago area for the past 24 hours. The reports resemble war zone information on the dead and wounded. But these are not battle ready soldiers or enemy combatants. They are our fellow citizens in […]
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Bourke / Mahoney Golf Outing 2014
2014 Bourke/ Mahoney Golf outing, WOW! One of the pleasures of running the golf outing is being able to write this subsequent report on the outcome of that outing. It is my extreme pleasure to report that the outing was a total success. First of all, the weather was beautiful (that was my responsibility) and […]
Continue reading...Annual Alumni Picnic 2014
For many years now, the MEN of LEO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL have held an annual cook out at Dan Ryan Woods for all alumni who have ever walked the halls of our beloved “Miracle on 79th Street.” This year, we wanted to make it bigger, better, and more meaningful. The younger classes have mainly attended this […]
Continue reading...Services Held for James Guimond ’72, Former Leo Basketball Star, Iowa Sports Broadcaster
Former Southwest Side man died suddenly on Aug. 30. Services held Thursday in Iowa. James Guimond owned Fort Dodge Redemption Center. By Patch Chicago (Patch Staff) Updated September 4, 2014 at 3:20 am By BILL FIGEL James Guimond passed away unexpectedly on August 30 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. He was 60 years old. […]
Continue reading...A Successful Fundraiser for a Great Cause!
Eric And Steven Lee Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Party Saturday was the day! Thanks again to all who have donated and purchased tickets in advance. Thanks to those who came out and paid at the door. We know you have plenty of other things to do and places to go, and you could easily spend that […]
Continue reading...Leo Alums Tee It Up To Support Their School
By Abbie O’Ryan July 23, 2014 at 7:36 am as borrowed from the Beverly-Mt.Greenwood Patch Chief Supporter Cardinal Frances George Inducted in Hall of Fame The Leo High School Alumni Golf outing Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont carries significance that goes well beyond eagles, birdies and bogies. For the South Side Catholic […]
Continue reading...Passing of Robert (Bob) L. Hylard ’46
Robert L. Hylard, Beloved Husband of Eileen nee Stern Hylard. Loving Father of Susan (John) Watson, Lynn (Frank) Gallery, the late Robert “Robby” Hylard, Barbara (Matthew) Akkeron & Patricia Hylard. Cherished Grandfather of Rebecca, Rachel, the late John, Lauren, Kendall, Parker, Alexander & Emmett. Dear Brother of the late Joseph Hylard, the late William Hylard, the […]
Continue reading...The Lions’ Track Team Wins Class 1A Sectional for 5th Consecutive Year!
Marcus Pass , Communications Director May 25, 2014 The Lions’ track team captured its fifth consecutive Class 1A Sectional Championship Friday night in the Lisle Sr. 1A Sectional at Benedictine University. The state meet is held annually in Charleston, Ill at Eastern Illinois University. The Lions won the meet with a total of 105 points […]
Continue reading...Bourke / Mahoney Golf Outing Sponsors 2014
As you know Leo High School has been a strong presence on the south side since 1926. The economy and other contributing factors create a challenge to make our school accessible and affordable to our students and maintain the Leo Tradition of academic excellence. Our annual golf outing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6th. This outing […]
Continue reading...12th Annual Eric and Steven Lee Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Event 2014
For over a decade Mark Lee ’85, President of the Eric and Steven Lee Memorial Scholarship Foundation, has been part of an effort to raise money to provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Chicago. The foundation has sponsored students in the past at both Leo and Maria High. It has also donated money to […]
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