Our Mendel Alumni Association Vice-President, Kelvin Lovely (‘78), was presented with one of the 29th Archbishop James P. Lyke African American Male Image Awards on Sunday, February 26, 2023 Congratulations to Kelvin for this prestigious award!
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Damone Bester (’88) was invited by his Alma Mater, Illinois State University, to discuss his award-winning book “Mendel” at Sip & Savor, at 528 South 43rd Street, in Chicago. If you have not read “Mendel,” you are doing yourself a disservice. It is an excellent read! You can order it here, and don’t forget …
This a great article with the information provided by proud Mendel alum Anthony Johnson (’79) Enjoy! https://leopardfan.tripod.com/id702.html
This is a new concept that the Mendel Alumni Association has initiated to encourage more camaraderie and socialization among Mendel Alumni. Three or four times a year, we will choose a restaurant to meet for breakfast and to catch up on Mendel Alumni News. Our first R-O-M-E-O was held in Morgan Park at Lumes Pancake House and was a great …
The ultimate purpose of the Mendel High School Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship is to memorialize Mendel High School and to foster Augustinian ideals of uniting people in the communion of mind and heart and the service of God’s people. The Mendel High School Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship will be implemented in two phases: For 2023, two $1,000 Scholarships will be available for …
Acta Non Verba We were honored to receive this excellent letter from Father Michael O’Connor expressing his gratitude for Mendel ALumnus’ help and support. The donation of $7,000 was recently made to support retired Augustinians. Pres. Tom Gavin, Chair Kirk Townsend, and Board Member Mike Foley are pictured with Fr Mike O’Connor, Fr Don Lewandowski, and several other Augustinians. Big …
Great article: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/30/1142202365/gregor-mendel-genetics-dna-analyzed
New location – Hickory Hills; details forthcoming. Registration to open soon. Hole sponsorship form is found under the GIVE tab on main webpage. What a tee gift !
The Mendel Catholic Prep community holds in its heart the brave alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and communities. Nineteen Men of Mendel lost their lives in the line of duty—some as courageous soldiers in the Vietnam War, and others as dedicated police officers protecting Chicago and its suburbs. From Edwin Heisse (Class of 1957), …
Billy Callahan, who played quarterback at Mendel had a storied career as an NFL and College Football Coach, culminating with the opportunity to be the Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders in the Super Bowl in 2003. Billy was inducted into the Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame on April 28, 2022. Billy Callahan currently is the Offensive Line Coach …