FELLOW LEO ALUMNI, ON JANUARY 29, 2016 WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUAL ALUMNI NIGHT BASKETBALL GAME AND GET-TOGETHER. OUR OPPONENT AND GUEST WILL BE ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL. THE GAME WILL BE AT OUR SUPER-SIZED GYM AT LEO HIGH SCHOOL, 7901 S. SANGAMON. IT IS STILL ON THE 3RD FLOOR. THOSE ELEVATOR PASSES … [Read more...]
LEO BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2015 – 16
LEO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2015-16 Dec 18 Mt. Carmel 7:00 pm Away RICH SOUTH BIG DIPPER CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT Jan 5th John Hancock Eagles … [Read more...]
LIONS DEFEAT ST. RITA AT ST. XAVIER’S 55 – 46
Friday, Dec 4th was the Leo Lions met the St. Rita Mustangs for basketball at St. Xavier's University Gymnasium, in a game designated as the Alumni game this year. After trailing the Mustangs in the 1st quarter, an up and down match all evening, they moved ahead in the 4th quarter to defeat St. … [Read more...]
Class of ’63 provides lunch to Leo Students
Class of 63 Treats Leo students to lunch On November 25th, the students at Leo High school were treated to lunch, and an act of random kindness, by members of the class of 63, and the assistance of Tim McCarthy, class of 67. This wonderful lunch was provided Paddy B's of Orland … [Read more...]
SuperStar Leo wins in the 5th at Hawthorne on Leo High School Race Day
On Saturday, Nov. 28, a Leo party observed the 90th anniversary celebration with a "Day at the Races" at Hawthorne Race Course. The fifth race went off in the school's honor, and the entry drawing the most support from the Leo group, was, predictably enough, a horse named Superstar Leo. Alas, the … [Read more...]
Leo v. Rita a Family, Community Affair with Reception at Red Palm Evergreen Park
On Friday, December 4, 2015 Leo hosts Saint Rita in basketball at Saint Xavier University's Shannon Center, and Mike Nix, owner of the Red Palm in Evergreen Park hopes to see both schools at his bar and grill before and after the contest. Nix is a 1980 graduate of Leo and Hall of Famer; his son … [Read more...]
Leo v St. Rita This Friday Dec 4th
This Friday, Dec 4, the Lions will be up against The St. Rita Mustangs at St. Xavier’s gym is located at 3700 W 103rd Street. Tickets will be available at the door, admission is $5.00. Tip off is at 7 pm. Come on out, bring some friends and cheer on our favorite high school basketball team. … [Read more...]
7 decades after dropping out to serve in WW II, Jim Wilkins receives diploma
On January 7th, 1943, Jim Wilkins played hooky. Instead of attending classes at Leo High school, he enlisted. On Friday, November 6th, 2015, Jim finally received his High School Diploma. Following are links to the ABC news video and an article from the Daily Southtown. The … [Read more...]
On The Look Out for ’66 Alumni
LEO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966-50TH CLASS REUNION—APRIL 29, 2016- HICKORY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB - CHATEAU DEL MAR—8301 W 95TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS WE ARE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR ’66 ALUMNI LOOKING TO CONTACT AS MANY CLASSMATES AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE PASS ON YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION THROUGH EMAIL … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Travels to Leo High School
The Stanley cup made it's way to the South side September 15th, and among the stops was our very own Leo High School. Brent Seabrook and Hawks President John McDonough along with several Black hawks officials made the trip to Leo High School, Leo President Dan McGrath , who has known McDonough for … [Read more...]