Vision - St. Laurence

WHERE LEADERSHIP BEGINS
VISION
PROGRESS AND PLANS | ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY
I n this I s s ue
Class of 2020 Preview
1:1 Technology Program
Fall and Winter Sports Review
SPRING 2016
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Pursue excellence.
The past four years taught me the importance of unity. Unity is the state of being whole. It is the opportunity
to bring vision to the blind, trust to the uncertain, and courage to the timid.
Building unity is not easy, but should be the priority of every leader. Unity is necessary for success because
it aligns the organization toward a common purpose. Our purpose at St. Laurence is to live the Essential
Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother. This year we focused on Essential Element #7: Pursue
excellence in all endeavors.
What does pursuing excellence mean? If our vision is to become the premier school of choice on the southside
of Chicago, then we must promote a strong academic curriculum and cultivate a desire for excellence. It also
requires us to develop an educational culture that fosters growth of the whole person, higher order thinking,
and life-long learning.
These tasks allowed us to lay the foundation for continued success. I am proud of the St. Laurence community
and our most recent accomplishments. I pray these accomplishments ensure the trust of our faculty, alumni,
parents and students. As Mark 3:25 states, “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Jesus
made this statement knowing the difficulty of executing initiatives and creating change. He understood that
leaders must align vision, trust, and courage in order to build a home where everyone is welcome.
St. Laurence’s doors are open to you, and we always welcome you back. Our community is the foundation
for success. Unify with us through prayer, time, and financial commitment as we continue on our future
endeavors. Thank you and God Bless.
Warm Regards,
Joseph A. Martinez ‘99
President
VIKING WELCOME
St. Laurence had its most successful
Entrance Exam since 2008, and
we are pleased to announce a
nearly 30% increase in test takers
for the class of 2020!
Joe Spano ‘94
Director of Admissions
Driver’s Ed Coordinator
Transportation Coordinator
Students represented 81 different grade schools from the Chicagoland area and
surrounding suburbs. The students who tested also scored well on the exam, with nearly
40% testing into our Advanced Placement or Honors Programs. Great job Vikings! We look
forward to having you in our Viking family as we pursue excellence in all endeavors.
These successes in admissions are attributed to the outstanding administration, faculty,
coaches, alumni, parents, and students who show a dedication to St. Laurence in all they
Alumni and their families are always
welcome back to St. Laurence for events.
This Christmas, we hosted the first annual
Breakfast with Santa. We look forward
to having these and other family-friendly
events in the future.
do on a daily basis. Prospective families and students who visit St. Laurence on a Viking
Visit Day, Open House, Meet and Greet, or any school event see our great faculty and staff
in action and feel the love and commitment they have for our students. This makes them
want to be part of St. Laurence. Thank you to all of the Viking community — our successes
are a direct reflection of all of you.
My involvement in many extracurricular activities in elementary school has taught me to manage my time well,
be a team player, and given me many leadership qualities that I hope to expand on at St. Laurence. Playing several
sports, being the captain of my football team, an altar server, a member of student patrol, and an active boy scout,
have provided me with opportunities to serve my community and become a well-rounded young man. Attending
St. Laurence will only further my leadership abilities and encourage my drive to succeed. The times I have spent
at St. Laurence over the past few years have reinforced my decision to attend this great school. I have attended
events such as baseball and football camps, football jamborees, open houses, and shadow days. I have gotten very
Kyle McHugh ’20
St. Symphorosa School
O’Toole Scholar, Leader
Scholar, Viking Award
Winner
familiar with the school campus, and many of the current students, teachers, and coaches. Whenever I visit St.
Laurence, I can feel the sense of “home” that so many students have told me about. Walking the halls of
St. Laurence, I already feel like I am a part of the special Viking family.
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SPIRITUALITY
Being the rector for St. Laurence’s
Kairos 62 retreat was an opening
of a door to new experiences, and
at the same time it was a visitation
back to the experience I had on my
first Kairos. This new leadership position required me to step up, not to
The Kairos Retreat program has been
activities, recre-
voted one of the top ten events by seniors
ation times, and
for many years. This retreat is an oppor-
the sacraments of
tunity to look into one’s life and share
Reconciliation and
experiences with others, learn what makes
Eucharist.
a good friend and honestly look into the
relationship individuals have with God.
lead a group of schoolmates through
Junior and senior students may go on the
an obstacle course, but to speak
Kairos retreat.
to them and let them see their self-
Kairos Director
self-reliance and occasionally ask for as-
make sure that students get enough sleep
sistance from others. Also, many students
during the retreat and the atmosphere is
have reported clarifying, developing or
one of openness and honesty. Much of the
ing called
starting their personal relationship with
substance of the retreat comes from the
to lead this
Jesus. Many new friendships are started
students themselves, as they reflect on
retreat, my
on Kairos and old ones solidified.
their relationships with their parents, other
leaders. Be-
goal was
to give the
retreatants
an eye-opening experience similar
to the one I had and help them to
be all that they can be. It was a real
test of character and the body as
well, as there were a lot of sleepless
nights and a lot of tough decisions
to make. I owe some credit to the
other student leaders who helped
this retreat to be the best it could
be. It would not have been the same
without you guys. I take this opportunity to share the spotlight with them
now: Thank you to Tim Hecker, Chris
Wetzel, Jake Heeter, Tim Nichin, and
Valentin Hanacek. And to all Kairos
retreatants, LT4. I also want to thank
St. Laurence for the opportunity to
become part of this tradition; this
truly was the highest point of my
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to deprive the
Dr. Tom Pallardy
brainwashing. On the contrary, we try to
can all be
Viking experience.
is not designed
tion and learn how to leave their world of
that they
Class of 2016
doubts, the retreat
retreatants of sleep, nor is it a form of
my position
Dave Krutulis
To dispel some
Usually, students develop empathy, affec-
worth. I wanted to show them from
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Students reflect on their relationships with their
parents, other family members, friends, and God.
There are team members on a Kairos
retreat who give talks. Except where noted,
team members volunteer for the talk they
are willing to present. The retreat also
includes a number of rituals, reflective
family members, friends, and God. That is
the heart of the retreat, students taking
time to reflect on all their relationships in
a safe environment.
LEADERSHIP
Jeff Clemens ‘00
Director of Leadership
“Leadership is influence.”
Leadership guru John C. Maxwell identi-
Uruguay and Peru. Juniors Dennis
Gold Machine was adopted by our students
fies the definition of leadership in one
McCarthy, Brian Lyle and Josiah Jurevis
as the name of their cheering section
word — influence. St. Laurence students
represented the St. Laurence students
during football and basketball games, in
have embraced this definition and have
well. They came back to Burbank with
honor of the cheer that was chanted by
taken it as a challenge in their own devel-
a proposal to begin the W.H.I.P. Club.
the football powerhouses of the 70’s and
opment. 31 seniors were identified and
W.H.I.P. is an acronym for We Help
80’s.) This Team of Teams STEM challenge
accepted the challenge of leading a team
Impoverished People. The club was
gave the students the opportunity to build
for our team of teams program. While it
inspired by the trip and the challenge to
a cost-effective machine that can carry
has been a challenge to maintain momen-
live up to the third essential element of
at least 10 pennies and travel 2 meters
tum the students have done an outstand-
a Edmund Rice Christian Brother school
under its own power. Students were given
ing job remaining positive and moving
which is to Stand in Solidarity with those
an hour each day to work on the machine
forward. The students continue to work
Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice.
that was presented on January 29.
on their ability to influence and lead others
The students have enlisted the help of
and form a sense of unity.
their classmates and have influenced
In September, three students earned the
them to assist in the effort.
We must always keep in mind that the decisions we make and actions we take are
being watched and judged by the people
opportunity to go to the ACTION Leader-
Leadership Week 2016 was a success!
around us. We must continue to be the
ship Workshop in St. John’s, Florida. The
Chris Bowers was the guest speaker
best version of ourselves every day and
Workshop is run yearly and is attended by
and he did not disappoint. Throughout the
be a positive influence to those with which
all of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers
week students worked on “The Black and
we surround ourselves. Sail On Vikings!
Schools from the U.S., Canada, Argentina,
Gold Machine Challenge.” (The Black and
During Leadership Week, students were identified by their peers and recognized as emblematic leaders for their outstanding
leadership qualities. These and many other students at St. Laurence High School continue to use the opportunities afforded to them
to develop into young men of courage, pride and influence on a daily basis. Congratulations Vikings!
Loyalty Anthony Rios
Empathy Dr. Tom “Doc” Pallardy
Integrity Colin Dwyer
Empowerment Cristian Garza
Respect Brendan Cavanaugh
Personal Courage Matt Bragiel
Attitude David Ruiz
Selfless Service Mathias Morales
Leader of the Year Alex Martinez
Duty Mr. Bill Gaichas
Honor Michael Hyland
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ACADEMICS
Strengthening our incorporation of technology in
the classroom, our incoming freshman Class of 2020
will be 1:1 with iPads.
St. Laurence’s 1:1 Program Several years ago, St. Laurence recognized the value technology has in enhancing education, and started the process of incorporating technology
regularly into the classroom. After restructuring the curriculum, which is now project-based
and emphasizes real world application and deep level analysis, the next step is incorporating 21st century technology that will enhance our StL STEM curriculum.
Our incoming freshmen Class of 2020 will be the first class at St. Laurence to go 1:1 with
iPads. This means that each freshman student will use an iPad to enhance his education.
Jim Muting ’73
Currently, each teacher has received an iPad and is receiving ongoing professional devel-
Principal
opment from department tech leaders, DePaul University, and other educational leaders.
While this is a new addition to St. Laurence’s technology plan, we have a long-standing
Computer Lab Assistant Program and Computer Coding Class offered through Lewis
University that empower students to develop tech skills.
Lewis University Coding Class St. Laurence started a partnership with Lewis University
last school year, offering free on-site dual enrollment classes for college credit. A new
Lewis dual enrollment Computer Science coding class is now being offered, taught by
Dr. Klump, a professor and Chair of the Computer and Mathematical Sciences Depart-
Dan Turney
Assistant Principal
of Curriculum
ment at Lewis University. Dr. Klump teaches a group of students from the Computer Lab
Assistant Program, who are under the direction of Mr. McLean. These students are being
exposed to college-level Computer Science and a variety of technology topics.
ACT Prep Class This December, many members of our junior year O’Toole Program took
the ACT after completing a 10-week ACT Prep course facilitated by St. Louis University
Dean of Law and St. Laurence alum, Mr. Dan Keating ‘79. The experience greatly improved
our student’s ACT scores in all categories. Some students increased their composite score
by 6 points. Our students have been applauded for their hard work and are encouraged
to continue to prepare for the ACT and take the test multiple times. Research shows this
method is the ideal approach to improve ACT scores. January began STL’s second ACT
Prep Course offering at the school through ExcelEdge.
”If it meant improving your overall score by 6 points, would
you get up at 8:00 every Saturday for 12 weeks?” Well,
this is the question that I chose to answer by taking Mr.
Keating’s ACT Class. Mr. Keating, a law professor at Washington University in St. Louis, did a wonderful job of helping
me prepare for the ACT when he held a free prep class
every week. By having the class spread out, it helped me
reinforce and keep in mind the information when I needed
it for the test. I am so grateful for this opportunity and know
that I could not have had this chance anywhere else.
Dennis McCarthy
Class of 2016
Student-Athlete RecognitioN
Congratulations to the following fall
and winter student-athletes who earned
individual awards during their season.
Football
Alex Martinez, Sr. All-Conference, CCL
White Offensive Player of the Year, IHSFCA
All-State, & Chicago Tribune Special Mention All-State
Anthony Rios, Sr. All-Conference and
IHSFCA Academic All-State
Nick Sadowski, Sr. All-Conference
Willie Walton, Sr. All-Conference
Jimmy Burnette, Jr. All-Conference,
IHSFCA All-State, Chicago Tribune Special
Mention All-State, & News Gazette Special
Mention All-State
Doug Kosch, Jr. All-Conference
David Lox, Jr. All-Conference
Fayezon Smart, Jr. All-Conference, IHSFCA
Honorable Mention All-State, & Chicago
Tribune Special Mention All-State
Coach Harold Blackmon CCL White
Lawless Award Winner
Soccer
Adrian Mora, So. All-Conference
Danny Garcia, Fr. All-Conference
Golf
Angel Sandoval, Jr. IHSA 2A State Qualifier
Cross Country
Cesar Vega, Sr. IHSA Sectional Qualifier
Jorge Velazco, Sr. IHSA Sectional Qualifier
Bowling
Manny Sanchez, Sr. All-Conference and
CCL Lawless Award Winner
Matt Corona, Sr. All-Conference
Juan Escamilla, Jr. All-Conference and
IHSA State Qualifier
FALL AND WINTER SPORTS UPDATE
Football Has Historic Run
This fall saw the best football season for
the Vikings since 1979. They captured
their first Chicago Catholic League Title
since 1987 and advanced to the IHSA
Semifinals for the first time since 1979.
The Vikes finished 10-3 on the year and
set a new single-season scoring record
with 566 points on the season (43.5
points per game). With such a prolific offense, a number of individual records were
broken. Alex Martinez is the new
single-season
(2,534 yards) and
career (4,024
yards) passing
leader. Fayezon
Smart broke the
single-season
rushing record
Tim Chandler
with 2,046 yards,
Athletic Director
Sports Management
while Willie WalClub Moderator
ton set the new
single-season receiving yards mark with
1,009 yards. Finally, Mauricio Garibay set
a new record with 71 extra points kicked.
Future is Bright for Soccer
The soccer program is young and talented
with a bright future ahead. Despite having
over 70 student-athletes in the program,
there were only 5 seniors on the team. All
11 starters will be back next year for the
Vikings, and many of them were freshmen
and sophomores this year. That experience
is sure to benefit the Vikes as they look to
capture their 2nd CCL title in 3 years. Also,
the sophomore team finished the year
13-3-1, so there will be even more talent
joining the varsity squad next year.
Student
Athlete
HIghlight
Anthony Rios
Class of 2016
ATHLETICS
Bowling Team Wins CCL Championship
For the 2nd straight year, the bowling
team reigned supreme in the Chicago
Catholic League. After dominating the
regular season, the bowlers rolled to the
Championship at the CCL Tournament.
Additionally, the varsity team took home
tournament titles at the Oak Lawn Invite
and the Morgan Park Invite this year. The
Vikings advanced to the Sectional where
they bowled well, but came up just short
of returning to the State Finals. Junior
Juan Escamilla advanced to the Finals as
an individual. Senior Manny Sanchez won
the Lawless Award in the CCL and senior
Matt Corona and Escamilla joined Manny
on the All-Conference team.
Basketball on the Rise
After winning the most games since 200809 last season, the basketball team faced
a grueling schedule that included a number of ranked teams to open this season.
While they had a chance to win almost
every one of the early season games, they
struggled to a 1-6 start. However, the tough
competition and the close games gave the
Vikings confidence as they entered 2016.
As of mid-February, they were 14-12 and
in the semifinals of the Chicago Catholic
League Tournament. The growth in the program in the two years since Coach Maley
took over has been impressive, and his
first freshmen class lost only two games all
season under the tutelage of Jim Tracy ’72.
From Old Quarry Middle School in Lemont, Anthony is a tremendous
leader in the classroom and on the field. He carries a 4.3 GPA and
is a captain of both the football and baseball teams. He was a 2-year
starter on the offensive line and part of this year’s record-setting
semifinal football team, and also a 2-year starter for baseball, where
he is catcher and bats in the middle of the order.
As a senior, Anthony looks back fondly. “The decision to attend STL
was an easy one,” he says. “As soon as I shadowed, I knew it was the
place for me. St. Laurence has prepared me academically to meet
the challenges at the next level, and also prepared me for real life
situations outside of the classroom with the STEM approach. On the
field, my coaches have pushed me to reach my goals by preaching
belief in myself and giving it my all, as well as playing the game the
right way. St. Laurence has brought out the best in me both academically and athletically, and I am proud to say I will be attending Lewis
University on a baseball scholarship.”
ACTIVITIES
Three new clubs join our many existing activities,
reflecting the diverse outside interests of the
St. Laurence student body.
Laura Baldwin
Activities Director
English Teacher
Wow! I am constantly amazed at the var-
Freshman David Ruiz has formed the
and then St. Laurence teams were formed
ious interests St. Laurence students have
Model UN Club. This club models itself
to compete against outside teams. The
in outside activities. This year, three new
after the United Nations, and is the perfect
attendance at the inaugural meeting proved
clubs have been started successfully. All
fit for students who want to learn about
this should be a very successful club.
clubs and activities can now enjoy and use
other countries and their cultures. It also
the newly renovated Learning Research
has enabled students to enhance their
Center (formerly Library), featuring open
research skills, perfect their problem-
work space and over thirty new computers.
solving skills, learn the correct form of
First, students approached Mr. Corbett
regarding a Book Club. He and the
students meet weekly to have in-depth
discussion on the books they are reading,
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debate and public speaking, and guided
Although very diverse clubs in nature, it is
wonderful to see our students bonding together over various activities. St. Laurence
has something for everyone, and these
them in understanding the world around
three clubs make that point apparent.
them. It has been exciting to be a part of
In the works currently are the junior and
this group as the club moderator.
senior proms. The junior prom with be
including the themes they find in the text.
The biggest club to premier this year was
held with Queen of Peace on April 15
How wonderful to have such renaissance
the E-Sports Club. Students met and
and the senior prom is slated for May 6.
men at STL in our newly renovated “class-
signed up for the gaming platform of their
Both nights should be memorable for
room library.”
choice, had their gaming skills evaluated,
our students.
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ALUMNI
Adam Lotus ’01
Thank you to all who attended the Viking Pride
dinner and raised over $27,000 for St. Laurence.
2016 will be another exciting year for
a night of blackjack, basketball, raffles
us. We will be celebrating the 50-year
and craft beer. If you haven’t been here
Reunion for the class of 1966 on the
for the Final Four Extravaganza, it’s a great
weekend of September 9. There will also
night and greatly benefits the students of
be an all-school reunion during the football
St. Laurence.
game against Bishop Mac that evening.
The classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, and
1976 will be highlighted. If you would like
to be a class representative for your class,
please contact me in the Alumni Office
or email me at alotus@stlaurence.com.
The Annual St. Laurence Golf Outing
has been very successful the past few
years. Due to the large attendance, we
are moving to a different course, Broken
Arrow in Lockport. This will also be a great
opportunity to try a new golf course, while
Our newest class of Hall of Fame
staying local. If you are interested in
inductees was honored at the Viking Pride
getting a foursome together, please visit
Dinner. There were over 225 people at
www.stlaurence.com and click on Alumni.
St. Laurence to welcome them into this
distinguished group. Thanks to everyone
who came out and made this event a huge
success. With your help, we were able to
raise more than $27,000.
Director of Alumni
Assistant Recruiter
Assistant Varsity
Baseball Coach
Career Classes for Students is in its
third year, and this year were held as
career lunches so our students could
learn to interact in a business lunch
setting. Over 250 students took advantage
The Final Four is one of my favorite days
of these career presentations. Over the
of the year. Not only is there college
past three years, our students have had
basketball, but I also get to see over
the opportunity to hear more than 45
600 people come to STL and support
professional alumni talk. It’s great to see
our school for our largest fundraiser. It’s
our alumni interact with our students
always great to see people come with their
and teach them the importance of being
group of classmates to hang out and enjoy
St. Laurence alumni.
NEW Location!
Annual Alumni Golf Outing
Friday, May 27
Broken Arrow in Lockport, IL
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KOZAK’S CORNER
Share your news with the
St. Laurence community.
September. Tim had a stellar career as a
lineman here at St. Laurence and is in our
Athletic Hall of Fame, and went on to Notre
Dame to play football under the legendary
Lou Holtz. As a Golden Domer, Tim was on
the National Championship team for the
Irish in 1990. Tim played over 11 seasons
Ed Kozak ’79
Institutional Advancement
Associate
Comedy Club Moderator
Dave DiVincenzo ’79 checked in recently.
He is a Territory Sales Manager in the
Chicagoland area for LoJack’s Fleet
Management Channel, and has held this
position for about a year now. He lives
with his wife Becky in Morris, Illinois.
Andy Balsys ’03 graduated in 2011
from Purdue University in West Lafayette,
Indiana, with a degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology. He currently
works as a Design Engineer (formerly
a Production Engineer) at C&C Power,
located in Carol Stream. He and his wife
of two and a half years, Nora, live in
Lockport. Keep up the good work, Andy!
Donald O’Connor ’66 gave us an update:
he’s now retired. I guess that’s the best
update we can get! He worked as a
Tennessee Valley Authority engineer for
42 years. He and his wife Marcia call
Chattanooga, Tennessee home.
James Gill ’83 updated his information
with us. He is a pilot for United Airlines,
flying one the big boys, the 767. He and
his wife Lana have five children: Jimmy,
Caroline, Derek, Christopher, and John.
They reside in Spring, Texas.
Tim Grunhard ’86 was inducted into
the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame in
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in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. He
is currently the offensive line coach at
Bishop Miege High School in the Kansas
City area, where he and his family reside.
Matt Danielewicz ’08 is working as
a freelancer in the film and television
industry here in Chicago, and is also
working with a sports production/
marketing company. He recently worked
the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-America
game in Carson, California. He is single
and living in Chicago.
Paul DiGangi ’98 is currently working
in the banking industry. Specifically he is
employed by BMO Harris Bank as a financial reporting manager. He and his wife
Melissa have one child, Brayden. They live
in northwest suburban Mount Prospect.
Jeffrey Hall ’89 was recently named
the Podiatry Section Chief at the Aurora
West Allis Medical Center in West Allis,
Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Dr.
Hall lives in Oak Creek, WI. By the way,
doc, what do recommend for this bunion
that’s been bothering me lately?
What’s your big news? Engaged? New job?
Won an award? I’d like to know about it!
Send your submission, with accompanying
photo(s) if possible, to ekozak@stlaurence.
com or fax to 708-458-7616 or mail to Ed
Kozak, Alumni Office, St. Laurence High
School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, IL
60459-1398. Note that not all submissions
will be used, and all are subject to editing.
I look forward to hearing from you.
The St. Laurence Office of Alumni
Relations has learned of or been
informed of the passing of the
following alums since Aug., 2015:
RANDOLPH DOMAN ’65
July 31, 2015
John kazlauskas ’81
August 17, 2015
Raymond olesinski ’65
January 7, 2002
Stanley gorczak ’65
October 11, 2011
Thomas decourcey ’74
January 30, 2011
John jurkynas ’66
January 14, 2006
Gary zelasko ’68
December 23, 2012
Joseph rekash ’87
December 13, 2010
John crane ’79
September 25, 2015
Brendan farnausz ’75
April 14, 2015
Richard eller ’69
April 17, 2014
John novack ’70
June 21, 2014
George rohde ’76
May 19, 2015
Craig cunningham ’86
October 20, 2015
Derek montgomery ’89
February 10, 2015
Chris mcdonnell ’87
October 24, 2015
Richard krupa ’74
November 28, 2012
Frank murphy ’81
May 5, 2014
Kevin rohan ’78
March 2, 2014
Gintautas rapsys ’65
May 15, 2003
Fred braasch ’68
November 20, 2015
Gary burns ’76
June 27, 2012
Michael pisarczyk ’75
August 29, 2013
Anthony sanfratello ’14
January 9, 2016
Jack lawlor ’15
January 27, 2016
STEVEN LAROCCO ’90
February 12, 2016
Welcome Bob Hogan to our Development Team!
DEVELOPMENT
Welcome Bob Hogan
sponsors and fully funds the TAP Program.
St. Laurence.
I am excited to welcome a new member to
The TAP Program was designed to assist STL
I want to take
our development team. Bob Hogan ’90
families with tuition payments for the STL
this opportunity
is returning to St. Laurence and will be the
students whose parent passes away during
to thank them
Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
the school year. Thank you to all the dads
for all their hard
Bob was Director of Annual Giving at St.
who volunteer so many hours of their free
work and dedica-
Laurence from 1995 to 2004. When asked
time to help our students and families.
tion. Everything
why he was returning, Bob said, “I’m returning because I believe what St. Laurence
offers young men is entirely unique, and I
am inspired by the commitment and vision
of the St. Laurence administration and
leadership team. I am forever grateful for
my experience as a student at St. Laurence.
The faculty and coaches challenged me to
be the best I could be in the classroom, on
the field and in life.” Welcome, Bob. I look
forward to working with you and expanding
our advancement efforts.
Mothers’ Club is also an indispensable
organization at St. Laurence. Our moms
work hard organizing and sponsoring many
events such as Trivia Night, Bingo, Back to
School Night Bake Sale, and, my personal
favorite when my son was a student here,
the Mother/Son Dance. All of these events
take countless hours of preparation and
planning to raise dollars needed for the
school. Thank you to all the mothers who
give of their time and talent for these events.
Laurenta Club is a group to be recognized
each of these
clubs do is appreciated. THANK
YOU, THANK YOU,
Anne Tucker
Director of Development
PADS Coordinator
THANK YOU.
At just over the halfway point of our fiscal
year, $214,526 has been contributed to
AF16. Thank you to alumni and friends who
have supported Annual Fund ’16 thus far.
Some of the areas your generous donations have had an immediate impact on are:
improved classroom technology, financial
assistance to families in need, construction
TH A N K Y O U !
as well. These alumni parents chose to
Switching gears, I want to recognize and
continue their close involvement with St.
thank the Fathers’ Club, Mothers’ Club
puters in the media center, and fresh paint
Laurence even after their son graduates.
throughout the entire building. If you have
and Laurenta Club for all they do to support
They host the annual Craft Show and an
not yet supported Annual Fund ’16, I ask you
St. Laurence.
Afternoon at the Horse Races to benefit the
to make your donation now and support our
Fathers’ Club is present at all home football
school. They serve dinner at the Mother/
current Vikings and their families. There is
Son dance so the Mothers’ Club moms can
still work to be done to provide our students
enjoy the evening with their sons, along with
with the best possible academic programs,
serving food at the Final Four. They give of
athletic opportunities and campus facilities
themselves long after their sons graduate
to make St. Laurence High School the pre-
and basketball games manning the concession stand. They host a Super Bowl Party,
and a Car Show. Fathers’ Club members
volunteer for the Final Four dealing black-
of an indoor football turf room, 30 new com-
mier school of choice on the south side.
jack, selling raffles and working at a variety
The fundraising effort these three organiza-
of tasks. All the dollars earned at these
tions put forth is tremendous. Last year they
I’m looking forward to a great second half
events help St. Laurence. Fathers’ Club also
collectively raised over $55,000 for
of the 2015-2016 school year.
Bob Hogan ’90
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Mark your calendar!
Class of 1966
50-Year Reunion
September 9-11, 2016
50 Years Have Gone By!
It’s time for a reunion of the Class of 1966. We’re putting together a weekend of events, and you can choose to be part of any or all of
them. On Friday, September 9, we plan to tailgate for a couple of hours before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff of the St. Laurence vs. Bishop McNamara game. Saturday’s events are tentative, but plan on a Sunday morning mass, September 11, dedicated to our deceased classmates,
followed by a brunch. Spouses are welcome. Details to follow.
Please check out the list of missing 1966 graduates below. If you know the whereabouts of any of them, let us know so that we can add
them to our contact list. If you would like to research the whereabouts of any lost alumni, please do so. The larger the turnout, the better
the festivities.
If you served in the military, please contact Ed Kozak at 708-458-6900, x 244 to be recognized at the reunion. We will be in touch with
updates and more information.
We could still use your help as part of the committee. Please contact Adam Lotus at 708-458-6900, x237 if you’re interested.
Lastly, thank you to the Class of 1965 for their generous class gift. They raised $3,875 to support St. Laurence!
The Class of 1966 50-Year Reunion Committee
Tony Blasco, Rich Goulet and Jerry Saternus
CLASS OF ’66 Missing Addresses
Robert Barajas
James Bensfield
George Berg
Stanley Bernard
Lonnie Berzanski
Jerome Bochenek
Raymond Budrik
George Cacini
Mark Cavnar
Kenneth Cess
Joseph Colella
Richard Cotter
Lawrence Czepiel
John Daly
Thomas Delanty
Thomas Dokman
Robert Dombrowski
Anthony Dote
Daniel Driscoll
Daniel Dub
Thomas Fitzgerald
Gefferey Gagler
Kevin Geary
James Gencauski
Mark Glavor
Gregory Gora
Alan Guzzino
Dennis Helinski
Philip Hill
Kevin Houlihan
Daniel Ignasiak
William Janick
James Jankowski
Thomas Kabala
Kenneth Kawa
David Kazmier
Paul Kazmierowicz
Gerald Kelly
Mark Kiblo
Vincent Killelea
Steven Kozica
Daniel Krupa
Thomas Kuhl
Thomas Kulkulski
John Kwit
Kenneth Laski
Allen Link
James Lovett
Michael Madej
George Mason
Joseph McCloskey
Gregory McClure
Michael Migitz
James Mott
Joseph Mrakava
David Mucha
John Mullen
Nicholas Nizich
Gregory Novak
James O’Halloran
Dennis O’Neill
George Paulus
David Polak
Robert Polek
Anthony Putis
Verne Rudnick
Frank Ryzner
Gerald Saternus
Robert Schuetz
Kevin Sheehan
Robert Skowronski
Dennis Spadoni
Daniel Stanton
Kenneth Stec
Frank Stefano
Peter Sweders
Steven Szafranski
Kenneth Szymanski
James Tantillo
William Waichulis
James Warpinski
Raymond Watkins
James Wickers
David Wieser
Steve Wojcik
Thomas Yore
Frank Zawacki
Fred Ziegler
Thomas Hogan
Joseph Ibanez
David Kibler
Francis Krestan
William Lazouskas
Thomas Lezan
Frank Marasco
Thomas McAllister
James McInerney
Arnold Mezynski
Vincent Mikalusky
Russell Milano
Robert Murphy
Michael Nardi
Allen Nelson
Terrance O’Boyle
Richard O’Brien
Richard Paszkiet
Michael Ptaszek
Patrick Quinn
Richard Realy
Michael Riggi
Ronald Rusilowicz
Patrick Sauser
Peter Sempek
Jan Szmagalski
James Tynan
CLASS OF ’66 Deceased
Anthony Ambrose
John Berkery
Anthony Chesters
John Curtin
William Dickinson
Timothy Donahue
Leonard Donovan
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Mark Ennis
Michael Fahey
Lawrence Falbo
John Fareno
William Garland
Stephen Glibkowski
Ronald Guminski
Paving the Way to the Future!
ST. LAURENCE HS
Name _____________________________________ Graduation Year _______________
Address _________________________________________________________________
City __________________________ State _________________ Zip Code ___________
Telephone ________________________ Email Address __________________________
I would like to purchase ____ 6” x 8” brick(s) @ $150/brick ____ 8”x 13” brick(s) @ $250/brick
COMMEMORATIVE
B R I C K P AV E R S
I have enclosed $___________ for _______ brick(s). Please make checks payable to St. Laurence High School.
Please charge my credit card ____ Visa
____ MasterCard Card Number ________________________________________
Expiration Date __________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________
Please return this order form along with payment to:
St. Laurence High School, Attention: Anne Tucker, 5556 West 77th Street, Burbank, Illinois 60459.
When ordering more than one brick of the same size, please copy this order form or use a separate piece
of paper for the inscription. Please allow one box for each space between words. A Viking head can be
inscribed on the brick if you choose. Allow 2 lines with 3 spaces in each line for the Viking head. If ordering
as a gift, a certificate of inscription can be sent to the address shown above. You will be notified by email
when your order has been received and processed. St. Laurence High School reserves the right to deny
any inappropriate inscription. Thank you for your order!
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6” x 8” BRICK
____ Inscribe Viking in blacked out boxes
____ Send certificate of inscription
8” x 13” BRICK
____ Inscribe Viking in blacked out boxes
____ Send certificate of inscription
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St. Laurence High School
Brick Paver Program
5556 West 77th Street
Burbank, Illinois 60459-1398
phone 708 458 6900 fax 708 458 7616
email vikings@stlaurence.com
www.stlaurence.com
Class of 1966… Be a part of St. Laurence history with a
brick paver commemorating your 50th anniversary.
Classes of 76, 86, 96, and 2006… Be a part of St.
Laurence history with a brick paver to commemorate your
class anniversary.
Class of 2016… Parents, honor your son’s graduation
and be part of St. Laurence history with a brick paver.
Alumni of all years… Remember your years as a Viking
and be part of St. Laurence history with a brick paver.
The Brick Paver Program is ongoing. Brick Paver orders received by
June 30, 2016 will be installed by the fall. There will be a walkway
ceremony the afternoon of September 9 with drinks and hors d’ oeuvres
for those from the all-school reunion classes (66, 76, 86, 96, 2006)
who purchase bricks. If you have any questions regarding the Brick Paver
Program, please contact Anne Tucker at 708.458.6900, x262 or via
email at atucker@stlaurence.com.
Board of Directors
Mr. Charles Naso ’75
Chairman
Sr. Ona Bessette, CND
Mr. Patrick Cooke ’85
Mr. Jerry Doorhy ’91
Br. P.D. Dunne, CFC
Mrs. Joan Finnegan
Mr. George Houlihan ’82
Office of Institutional
Advancement
Robert Hogan ’90
Vice President of
Institutional Advancement
Anne Tucker
Director of Development
Adam Lotus ’01
Director of Alumni Relations
Joseph Spano ’94
Mr. Thomas Kopko ’07
Director of Admissions
Mr. Michael Reilly ’82
Ed Kozak ’79
Mr. James Roach ’83
Mr. James Rojas ’86
Mr. George Ruebenson ’66
Institutional Advancement
Associate
Amy Keating
Director of Communications
Dr. Robert Smith ’65
Mr. Darius Vaskelis ’87
Members
Br, Mark Murphy, CFC
President’s
Advisory Council
James Bresingham ’86
Br. Ray Vercruysse, CFC
Brian Burke ’96
Br. Peter E. Zawot, CFC
Timothy Carroll ’89
Administration
Joseph A. Martinez ’99
President
Bob Carroll ’94
Terrence Davey ’94
Thomas Doyle ’84
James Muting ’73
Juan Gaytan
Principal
Michael Gomez ’93
Kathy Hynes
Brian Hynes
Assistant Principal
Jeff Clemens ’00
Matthew Kaczorowski ’96
Director of Leadership
Daniel McCarthy ’84
Daniel Turney
Joe McInerney ’81
Assistant Principal
of Curriculum
Pete Lotus ’94
Director of Coaching
and Training
Marc Milanowski ’96
David O’Neill ’84
Curt Ringhofer ’90
Michael Faber ’04
Andrew Sliwa ’89
Business Manager
Joseph Sterner ’78
Barry Shaw
Michael Turney ’95
Dean of Students
Timothy Chandler
Athletic Director
Nick Urso ’95
Jeffery Wellman ’93
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Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your
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heart, and do not lean on your
own understanding. In all your
ways acknowledge him, and he
will make straight your paths.
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