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An Enduring Connection
St. Mel Alumni Association 15th Annual Banquet
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CHALLENGE 2026
In 1956 the Alumni Association of St. Mel held
its annual banquet at the Terrace Casino of
the Morrison Hotel, attended by notable guests
including Mayor Richard J. Daley, Clem Lane,
and Brother Basil. Under the leadership of Brother
Luke Clement, the Association achieved several
accomplishments during the year, hosting events
such as the Florida Dance, the Cadillac dinner,
and a special meeting in May where awards were
presented to five outstanding seniors.
May 1-June 30: Empower the legacy of
the Christian Brothers by supporting their
senior members with dignity and care.
HONOR EXCELLENCE AND LEGACY:
NOMINATE A 2026 MEL MAN WHO
EMBODIES DISTINCTION AND IMPACT
Submit your vote by May 11, 2026
and return nomination to Rosy Cordero
at rcordero@cbmidwest.org or
7650 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge,
Illinois 60527.
Most recent
deceased Brothers
Top: Clem Lane, toastmaster at the banquet says a few words to
open festivities while, on the right, Brother Camillus and John Rigney,
White Sox General Manager, and on the left, Brother Basil, Director of
De La Salle, and James O’Brien, former president, look on.
Lower Left: Brother Camillus, St. Mel director, extends his sincere thanks
to Mayor Richard J. Daley for his attendance at the banquet.
Lower Right: Brother Camillus gives certificates of award as Melman of
the Year to (left to right) James J. O’Brien ‘25, Arthur Schaefer ‘31, and
John Rigney ‘32, while Alumni President Leo Holum ‘28 looks on.
SAVE THE DATE
Christian Brothers
Annual Golf Outing
Monday, September 14, 2026
Old Orchard Country Club
Mount Prospect
