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Cedric Wynne practices his hurdling technique during track practice at Leo High School. Despite not having an indoor or outdoor track to practice on the team works out in the halls of the high school and won the IHSA state tournament last year. by IDALMY CARRERA | Feb 27, 2012 In sports, it’s … Continue reading...
For purchase click here or go to Amazon.com Former Marine commemorates heroic actions of forgotten WWII, Korea, Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients While Dr. Terence W. Barrett’s “The Search for the Forgotten 34: Honored by the U.S. Marines, Unheralded in their Hometowns” highlights veterans … Continue reading...
CPL Fardy '40 Medal of Honor 8/2011 MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT NOT FORGOTTEN John P. Fardy graduated from Leo High School in 1940. Like many young men in that era he soon found himself in a Marine Corps uniform fighting for his Country in the Pacific Ocean. A member of the First Marine … Continue reading...
For purchase click here or go to Amazon.com Joe Murphy's 300 page book: “Echoes in the Gangway”, showcases growing up in a large Irish Catholic family, in the parish of St. Leo the Great, attending Leo High School, enjoying living in a vital, thriving community....and being part of the pride … Continue reading...
By Mike Helfgot Special to the Tribune April 16, 2011 In a city full of broken homes, Denzel Howard's burned to the ground. Sitting in honors chemistry class at Leo 14 months ago last week, Howard received a text message from a cousin urging him to get home immediately. The … Continue reading...
Illinois HR1593 97th General Assembly Resolution Honors Richard Doyle’s '65 Life of Service! Illinois State Rep John O’Sullivan’s Resolution (HR1593 97th General Assembly) passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Governor Pat Quinn honors south side Vietnam Era Veteran, Windy … Continue reading...
