Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and Jackie Robinson were among the African-American luminaries who were the subjects of papers students entered in Leo High School’s essay contest celebrating Black History Month. Terrence Lee Jr. made a less obvious choice. He wrote about the unique bond he has with his father, Terrence Lee Sr., in  a touching and heartfelt way Read more...

As college letters of acceptance continue to roll in for Leo seniors, Marquis Williams had a dream realized when he was admitted to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Ct. Williams will attend an Academy-sponsored prep school for a year, then begin his training to become a Coast Guard officer. He’ll be commissioned as an ensign Read more...

The Leo Lions captured the championship of their own IHSA Class 2-A Regional on Friday night, defeating Harper 69-41 in the title game. Darias Oliver scored 14 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, and Darius Branch hit three 3-pointers during an 11-point first quarter that staked the Lions to a 23-6 lead. Branch finished with 20 points, Read more...

Junior Christopher Winters was the grand prize winner as Leo saluted 39 Semester 1 honor-roll students at an honors assembly at the school on Thursday, Feb. 5. “This is the highest number of honor students we’ve had during my time at Leo, and I’ve been here 10 years,” said Mr. Frank Wilson, Leo’s vice principal. Read more...

Seniors Latrell Giles and James Britten Jr. ended their Leo football careers with a flourish by signing national letters of intent to play college football, on scholarship. Giles, a three-year starter at quarterback, signed with St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. Britten, also a three year starter at tight end and linebacker/defensive end, signed with Read more...

The Lions will face Hales in the first round of the 2-A Sectional at Robeson High School on Wednesday, March 4. Robeson is located at 6835 S. Normal in Chicago.

Go back to school for the morning at the 16th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund’s Chairmen’s Advisory Council and see how your support is helping the Big Shoulders Fund to enlighten minds and brighten the lives of our Leo High School students. March 4, 9 a.m.

Our frosh-soph and varsity teams will compete at Proviso West, in this early season test. 4701 West Harrison, Hillside, IL. Wednesday, March 4 at 5 p.m.

Juniors and seniors. Friday, March 13.

The varsity track team will compete at the Dan Phillips Invitational at Evanston High School on Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston.