''I really miss St. Thomas,'' says Sandra Hilal. 25, north of Ill. Hwy. St Mel Holy Ghost/ Grammar School Chicago WAUKEGAN WEST HIGH SCHOOL: 1977 graduates sought for July 18; Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. . And if it`s a joyful occasion, they`re joyful with you.''. 1966 graduates sought. I was hired by thelarge corporation-Trans Union Corporation as a financial analyst. The search committee was particularly impressed not only by Ms. Browns extraordinary rsum, but also by her commitment to faith formation and academic excellence.. When my dad passed, we moved to the Northwest side and I finished high school at Notre Dame High School (for boys) College Prep. Had to be late 1920s/early 30s, when no less than NFL HOFer PaddyDriscoll (who played with the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals) was the football coach at our Alma! Come join our vibrant school community and register today! Our basketball teamwas coached byJohnny Dee, who went on to coach Notre Dame basketball. won the 1925 singles title at this tournament, and went on to win the 1929 national clay court singles' championship. 451-3000. A History of the Parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago Volume 1. We had no sports facility, so we had to jog down to Garfield Park..about 2 miles east of us. Folklore has it that one of them, which one is unknown,was living with an aunt, and St. Pat advised him to move out, as it might look bad to their neighbors., Now part of:Providence-St. Mel High School, School Colors: Purple and Gold, School Song: St. Mel School Song, St. Mel Knights are marching to victory today, Hand clasping hand for a win, we will pray. Barb Murphy Underdown, 893-0209, or Carol Johnson Piovano, 562-0812. ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1956-79 graduates sought for the fall; 1962 Old Willow Rd., Northfield, 60093. The Chicago Tribune Archives has an article written by Charles Bartlett. 1962 graduates sought. Blessings,Dr. Frank Laden, 8505 Breaburn Dr., Annandale, Va., 22003. Try more general words. St. Mels football program was once headed by pro football Hall of Famer Paddy Driscoll, who had once played and/or coached with the Bears and then-Chicago Cardinals. In June . Holy Angels Catholic School is a Catholic elementary school serving Chicagos Bronzeville neighborhood and the surrounding communities. I agree with you, to bad the old neighborhood had to change due to crime. A The phone number for St Mel-Holy Ghost Community is: (773) 287-4567. LYMAN TRUMBULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1940-65 graduates sought for Sept. 26; Lyman Trumbull Elementary School, Foster and Ashland Avenues. As a sport that did not get much attention,St. Mel didoffer it in the 1960s, as reported on the IHSA website. I tell friends these days that in reflecting on my school days is like talking about the dark ages because the world has changed so much. No known photos of the interior decorations exist. At the same time, a statue of St. Thomas, one of the most influential theologians in Catholic history, was removed, and the image of St. Thomas that had loomed over the altar in a 50-foot-tall tapestry was painted over. St. Mel Holy Ghost School: Past and Upcoming Reunions Upcoming Reunions No events scheduled But it'll just take a minute to start one yourself! Dinner-program package, $35. Raymond Hillinger died in Glenview, Illinois, on November 13, 1971, after a long illness. A drum & bugle corps (see photo at bottom of page), choir,gleeclub, drama, and debating were also offered as activities forKnight students. There was a sign on the door that said 'Drug and weapon free zone, no firearms or drugs allowed within 500 feet.' John Vrbovksy, 6120 W. Marshall Ave., Chicago Ridge, 60415. ST. MEL-HOLY GHOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . ST. EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1950 graduates sought for April 25. Stan Rataj, 735-1121. As early as 1925, the Knights gained recognition for their school as they won the National Catholic Invitational Basketball Tournament in Chicago against a field of parochial schools nationwide at Loyola University, and later picked up a second place in 1932 when Chicago St. Patrick beat St. Mel in the title game, 22-20. Holy Ghost Church - John A. Mallin I hope to be there for my 50th reunion in 2015!!! FromJohn Brezina(class of 1967): Hi there, I graduatedSt. Mel in 67. Finally, I think in our senior year, all practices for football, soccer and cross country was done at Columbus Park (by Austin and Congress). The Chicago Tribune Archives has an article written by Charles Bartlett. St. Mel was a member of the Chicago Catholic League natatorium scene and came away with back-to-back conference titles. Alyce Haber, 673-6594, or Elinor Rubinberg, 676-2903. 1241. By remaining on this website, you indicate your consent. GARY LEW WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL: 1937 graduates sought for June 28; Teibel`s Restaurant, U.S. Hwys. St. Mel Grammar School CHICAGO, IL. His elementary education was obtained at St. Mel Holy Ghost School in Chicago, and secondary education at St. Patrick High School, where he graduated in 1957. 1955-68 Glee Club members sought. Adeline Kula, 685-2433, or Lottie Swiderski, 980-6049. As far as I am concerned, the reason it closed was not low morale, rather the fact that the MLK riots in 68 started around Pulaski and Madison and the entire neighborhood was essentially burnt to the ground. 1943 graduates sought for the fall. Dennis OHalleran(Class of 1964) After graduation, became a police officer in Chicago before moving to Arizona, beingservinginthe state house of representatives in 2001, and moved up to the state senate in 2007. She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of Providence in several states. Church records available on microfilm from the Family History Library: 1937 graduates sought. In this parish, if you cry, someone cries with you. SOUTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL: 1967 graduates sought for Nov. 7; Hyatt Lincolnwood, 4500 Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood. 1962 graduates sought. I attended SMHG school at Adams and Kildare from 55 to 61I repeated 1st grade.The enclosed class pic,is my 2nd grade class.I am standing 3rd from the Nun,whose name I,v long forgotten.on my left is Alan Alvino, and my right is Jim Tooche.Between Alan and Sister is John Alban.teachers pet St. Martin was a 17th Century mulatto physician whose work as a Dominican lay brother among the sick and poor of Peru made him that country`s patron saint of social justice. 423-6098. I dont have any connection to St. Mel myself, but, I decided to search for any alumni organization or the school itself to see if there was interest. It seemed that St. Mel had taken advantage of an obscure rule that allowed them to have the same starting 5 for 7-8 years. 446-8383. Find 1 listings related to St Mel Holy Ghost Community in Chicago on YP.com. WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL: 1977 graduates sought for Sept. 19; Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. School Sister of Notre Dame Marie Rose Augustyn, 83, died April 24. TAFT HIGH SCHOOL: 1947 graduates sought for Aug. 15; Holiday Inn O`Hare, 5440 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Mary Horan Hoagan, 763-0382, or Maura Roche Callaghan, 965-1125. WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL: 1977 graduates sought for Aug. 15; Fox Valley Country Club, Ill. Hwy. St. Mel | ChicagoAncestors.org WHEATON-WARRENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: 1952 graduates sought for Aug. 8; Sheraton Naperville Hotel, 1801 Naper Blvd., Naperville. Ray Wiese, 465-2640. Bill or Betty Lyon, 986-5118. Bernie Leahy After his prep days at St. Mel and collegiately at Notre Dame, Leahy was a halfback for the Chicago Bears during the 1932 season in which they won the NFL championship. Near. Sharon Homrig, 775-7797 or 263-0340. ST. MEL-HOLY GHOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1952 graduates sought for May 1; Belvedere, 6016 W. Grand Ave. Dinner-dance package, $23. A proud Catholic, Ms. Brown hails from the Wrightwood and Aurburn-Gresham neighborhoods on Chicagos Southwest side. With Christian faith we strive to enrich the lives of our students with an appreciation for the wealth and gifts of Jesus Christ. Tom and the Office of Catholic Schools was formed to interview candidates and offer recommendations on hiring. I left out a bunch of trailing pages which were just ads. 1977 graduates sought for Nov. 27; Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. During the Mass the jubilarians renewed their vows. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Mel-Holy Ghost, Chicago, from 1955-58; and at St. David, Chicago, in 1958. Gloria Kirchvogel Royal, 299-0551. Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant during a special Mass celebrating milestone anniversaries of religious priests, sisters and brothers at St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen Park on May 26, 2018. Visit our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Pages to learn even more about whats happening at our school. The brothers are rolling over in their graves.". The Christian Brothers at St. Mel High School were better teachers back then than most college professors at our best prep schools today. 397-0010. As a result, the Archdiocese of Chicago consolidated Resurrection Parish with St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Mel-Holy Ghost to form St. Martin de Porres Parish in 1988. 1957 graduates sought for Oct. 17. Folklore has it that one of them, which one is unknown, was living with an aunt, and St. Pat advised him to move out, as it might look bad to their neighbors.". See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for St Mel Holy Ghost Community locations in Chicago, IL. 397-0010. After his death, an administrator was appointed to the church, which merged with St Mel parish in 1941. I remember a lot of great things about my attending the schoolthe brothers were toughbut, they were always fair and could they teach ! Maria Brown was also involved in District 205 community, having served as part of Thornwoods Parent Advisory Committee, Thornwood High Schools Safety Committee, District SAT Professional Development co-chair, and Coordinator, before moving into administration and becoming the Division Leader for English, Reading, Speech, and Library, and moving into serving in her most recent administrative role as Assistant Principal. The new parish, named for him, is made up of some 500 families, nearly all of them African-Americans, who come from throughout the city and even the suburbs to worship together. 1939 graduates sought for 1989. Walt Barnes Continuing in the footsteps of Bettis & Keating as a defensive player, Barnes NFL career marked with stops at Washington and Denver from 1966-71 following All-American status at Nebraska in 1965. 1977 graduates sought for Aug. 1; Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard. 492-6230. St Mel-Holy Ghost Community can be contacted via phone at (773) 287-4567 for pricing, hours and directions. However, George Fornero's 1990 dissertation about Chicago Catholic high schools between 1955-1980 states the school also had wrestling, swimming, track, and boxing. 448-8843. ST. GERALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1937 graduates sought for 6 p.m. June 27; Oak Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn. St Mel-Holy Ghost Community Ministry Service in Chicago , IL Sue McKenna, 595-2700. Ms. Brown has been involved in education for over 17 years, and most recently served as Assistant Principal of St. Barnabas School in Beverly (2021-2022), and as Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, Assessments, and Professional Development at Thornwood High School in South Holland, IL (from 2018-2021). Powered by. 1947, `52, `57, `62 graduates sought for Oct. 10. Prospective parents and students are welcome to visit Holy Ghost School. This resultedin fellow students really not liking me at all, and I found after thatthe fact that some talk of going to my home and throwing a bomb on the front steps of my house. VON STEUBEN HIGH SCHOOL: 1947 graduates sought for Oct. 10; Sheraton North Shore Inn, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. More Info; Reviews ; Menu . Come join our vibrant school community and register today! I don't see an area to join this group - is it private? Its a little tight on me! The other building may well be in use as an educationalfacility of some sort today. [2] He then served as a curate at St. Aloysius Parish in Chicago until 1935, when he became a member of the archdiocesan Mission Band. At that time the boys merged with the girls and all createdProvidence-St. Melin theProvidence HSbuilding at Central Park andJackson. Home | Find . The exterior will be of pressed brick and cut stone. I have been ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE FIRST OFFICIAL Hispanic Financial Consultant In USA history! It is a beginning, but also an end. ST. SIMEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1962 graduates sought. Ken Doody, 794-0804 or 283-1071. This school is a perfect fit for my child.Veronica McGee. 30 and 41, Schererville, Ind. 1956 graduates sought for Nov. 21; Woodfield Hilton and Towers, 3400 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Br. (Reprint) 1956 Yearbook: St. Mel Holy Ghost School, Chicago, Illinois ST. THEODORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1947 graduates sought for the fall. '', She explains: ''The people of St. Thomas-and, I suspect, of St. Mel and Res-if you`re sick, they`ll come see you. View our latest photos and videos, and while youre there, dont forget to give us a like! This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. About 6 years ago, I and my current girlfriend (never married..was always kind ofa playboy)we were on our way to attend a play in downtown Chicago. Judy Caspari Kucz, 359-2773. He also became the pastor of St. Mel-Holy Ghost Parish in Chicago. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Rockford in Illinois (19541956) and as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago (19561971). so that we could use it on the weekendswith a rule being that we had to call them to let them know a game was on so that they could join us. On Sunday, after almost a year of refurbishing, St. Martin de Porres, at 5112 W. Washington Blvd., was formally dedicated by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin before about 600 people. ''I often sit there and pray that that paint just peels off. Priest shot by thieves father is near death. They did it for their love of God, just as the nuns of the time were doing. We learned back then to be self-reliant and make our own good times. Hyde Park Academy High School. Graduated in 1961. VISITATION HIGH SCHOOL: 1947 graduates sought for May 8; William Tell Restaurant, 6201 Joliet Rd., Countryside. In 1979, my father and I drove down from Oak Park because it was being demolished, and my dad wanted to see it one last time and get a brick, which sat by his fireplace the rest of his life. Br. St. Joseph and St. Anne St. Martin de Porres Academy St. Martin dee Porres Academy St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School St. Mel Holy Ghost Grammar School St. Michael Central High School St. Michael's Central High School St. Pancratius St. Tarcissus . Please note visitors are currently not allowed into the school facilities due to COVID-19. There are no upcoming events to display at this time. 1946 graduates sought for Oct. 31. St Mel-Holy Ghost Community Ministry Service, Chicago I believe the game was played on 3/24/54 as the article appeared in the paper on 3/25. 72 likes. ''Wherever my church family is at, that`s where I want to be,'' says Patricia Buford, the president of the choir. 1962 graduates sought for the fall. ''But, for those of us who had been worshiping there for years and years, that was church.''. St. Mel students could complete in football, basketball, tennis, and fencing, according to information received from the IHSA website (www.ihsa.org). At one. who were nephews of Saint Patrick. Barb Peters, 739-3551, or Kathy Hawking, 425-2121. By fostering spiritual, academic, and social growth, we strive to provide an environment in which each student can develop to his or her full potential. ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NURSING: Graduates sought for May 17. In 1898, the architect Henry Schlacks built a combined church, school, hall and residence building for the parish at Adams and Kildare Streets. Patrick J. McDonnell saw a need for the school, which then-Archbishop George Mundelein helped him realize. 681-0240. Looking for contact information and input. 1975 graduates sought for Nov. 27; Marina 300, 300 N. State St. 677-4949. Nonetheless, I learned the basics for going forward and graduated from the University of Illinois, CCC, and John Marshall Law School. YEARS. Prior to 1925, the Knights were involved in one of the lowest scoring games in IHSA history as it edged Chicago St. Rita on February 2nd, 1921 by a score of 4-3. By Chicago CatholicWednesday, July 25, 2018. 581-6727 or 448-3314. Sign up on Classmates for free to reconnect with James Gildea and other high school alumni. Unfortunately, I was out of town for my 40th reunion in 2005. All Holy Angels students will develop into young men and women of faith, who are critical thinkers, academic scholars, and future leaders. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSNG: Graduates sought for June 9; Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard. thank you john. Frank Quilici(Class of 1956)Became a major league baseball player starting in the 1965 World Series at second base for the Minnesota Twins. La Verne Raab Hilliger, 834-0889. When Providence-St. Mel began as a merged school both the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Providence were still actively involved.". Tomsstatement is accurate and we should add that in the Chicago Archdiocese records that the school opened with a three-year commercial course as well as a four-year college course in 1917,in addition to prep classes for junior high students. On June 27, 1956, Pope Pius XII named Hillinger as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago and titular bishop of Derbe. The high school was razed and now occupies a cleaning store (yr. 2003).