Fall 2022 - A Newsletter for De La Salle Institute and Lourdes High School Alumni
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“The miracles of God’s Providence take place every day.”
Saint John Baptist de La Salle to the first teachers.
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Dear graduates of De La Salle Institute and Lourdes High School,
Greetings from 3434 S Michigan Avenue!
This fall we welcomed 771 students to campus, including 221 freshmen coming from 80 zip codes and 110 grade schools. As the academic year got underway, we recognized our 13 AP scholars who scored a "5" on their AP exams last year at our opening school Mass of the Holy Spirit. And, we just learned of our 15 Illinois State Scholars who will be recognized at a breakfast with their parents in late November. Our fall sports are drawing to a close, and winter sports begin in mid-November.
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Know that you are always welcome back to campus, whether it is on a school day, at a theater performance or a sports program. Please reach out to Iris Gist Cochran, Director of Development at [email protected] so that we can welcome you. |
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On Saturday, October 1, 2022, 94 alumni and friends gathered at the Water’s Edge Golf Club for the Blue/Gold Invitational. Thank you to the Chavarria family for organizing this event, whose proceeds benefit scholarships for De La Salle students. |
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Pictured from left to right: Charlie Johnson '92, Mark Sedevic ‘96, Will Colletti ‘07, Carmen Carrillo ‘17, Breandan Rook ‘12, Lawrence Mestan ‘96, Michael Passarelli ‘90, Christopher Razo ‘13, Olivia Nunez ‘17, Teara Kemp ‘11, Nadia Barrera ‘12, Caroline Wood ‘19, and Tony Kustwan ‘97. |
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The annual Alumni Career Day for all seniors and a select number of juniors was held on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Career Day is meant to provide an opportunity for all students to connect with De La Salle Institute alumni to explore career choices and receive guidance. It’s a great way for alumni to give back to De La Salle and have an immediate impact on current students—our future alumni.
Thirteen alumni speakers were on campus to share information about their careers ranging from law enforcement to computer programming, real estate to physical therapy, and mechanical engineering to transportation. Thank you to our speakers for sharing your time and “paying it forward” your high school experience.
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Meteors Re-United
Over 40 alumni graduates from the classes ending in 2’s and 7’s gathered this October to reconnect with classmates. The Honor Key Award, the school’s highest honor given to a graduate or former faculty or staff member of either De La Salle Institute and Lourdes High School, was presented to Gerald A. Smith ‘72.
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All Saints Day Mass and Reception |
During November, the Church particularly remembers those individuals who have died. All Saints and All Souls Days invite us to focus on our faith and its promise of the resurrection, and recognize our family members, classmates and friends with whom we will one day be reunited. |
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The De La Salle student body will be celebrating All Saints/All Souls on Tuesday, November 1 with a 12:45 pm liturgy followed by a reception for parents, alumni and friends. Please submit the name(s) of deceased loved ones here.
We remember the following deceased alumni and friends who died between July 1 - October 26, 2022:
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Mr. Justin D. Barbee '20
Mr. Arlyn J. Cassidy '60
Mr. Michael A. Connolly '82
Mr. David A. Dansart '45
Mr. Dennis P. Degregorio '72
Mr. Charlton Devers '72
Mr. Fred S. Eberhardt Sr. '47
Mr. James J. Flannery '46
Mr. Richard R. Jedrysiak '72
Mr. John J. Kappel Sr. '76
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Dr. Jack C. Li '66
Mr. Russell J. Madia '72
Mr. Patrick W. Markham '60
Mr. Robert L. Markham '65
Mr. Arthur L. McGrath '23
Mr. Uwe Naujoks '72
Mr. Willie L. Penn '82
Mr. Raymond T. Rompala '74
Mr. Roger D. Rossi '55
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Mrs. Sharon L. Searle L'60
Mr. Anthony M. Senerchia '90
Mr. Stephen R. Sexton '55
Mr. Patrick D. Solan '72
Mr. Nicholas G. Streit '45
Mrs. Marlene A. Thometz L'59
Mr. Louis N. Vanaria '64
Mr. Bernhardt J. Von Koller '41
Mr. Edward Wambaja '72
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In Honor of those who Serve
Veterans Day at De La Salle Institute
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Mr. John Brogan, Dean of the Division of Social Sciences, has organized a memorial commemorating alumni who are remembered on the school’s Wall of Heroes. Flags recognizing these 325 alums will be placed in the school’s courtyard from November 7 - November 18.
Each morning during announcements the name, graduation year and military branch of three alums that are listed on the Wall of Heroes will be read. Those who sacrificed their life in service to our country will also be remembered each day.
Please let us know If you have served our country through military service. Email Iris Gist Cochran with your name, graduation year, branch of service and years of service. Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. |
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De La Salle Institute
Hosts Day of Giving
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For many non-profit organizations, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday is called Giving Tuesday, a day to “gift” the organizations in one’s life that support a valuable need. On Tuesday, November 29, you will be hearing from De La Salle Institute, our educators and donors with an invitation to support the De La Salle Fund for Excellence. |
Anne Marie Tirpak and
Br. Michael Quirk, FSC, Ed.D.
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Update your alumni profile information |
Stay connected with De La Salle Institute by keeping your personal information current. |
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If you have prayer requests or would like to notify us of a death, please use the Prayer Requests or In Memoriam forms. |
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Want to be remembered in prayer? |
Please fill out and submit a Prayer Request Form for any personal prayers you may have.
These prayers will be entered into the chapel prayer book.
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Want to recognize a deceased alum?
In Memoriam
The Souls of the just are in the hand of God
Wisdom 3:1
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We remember De La Salle Institute alumni and Lourdes High School alumnae and friends who have passed away. |
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We are seeking interested alums of De La Salle Institute and Lourdes High School to serve on the school’s Alumni Board and/or to serve as Class Representatives.
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