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St. Mel
HIGH SCHOOL
Alumni Bulletin | February 2026
Essential St. Mel High School Insights, Delivered Twice a Year
For nearly a century, St. Mel High School
has stood as a proud cornerstone of
faith, brotherhood, and academic
excellence. Rooted in the enduring
mission of the Christian Brothers,
St. Mel has shaped generations of
young men through a commitment to
service, leadership, and community.
From classrooms and corridors to
athletic fields and alumni gatherings,
the spirit of St. Mel continues to
unite past and present in a shared
legacy of pride and purpose.
This year is especially meaningful
as we celebrate the 95th Anniversary
of the St. Mel Alumni Gatherings,
a tradition that has brought Knights
together across decades to reconnect,
St. Mel corridor, 1967 yearbook
reflect, and renew the bonds formed
within these walls. We also look at the great success of the 2025 Christian Brothers
Golf Outing, an event that embodies fellowship, tradition, and continued support for
the Lasallian mission.
The St. Mel spirit lives most powerfully in the alumni community whose unwavering
tenacity, loyalty, and deep love for St. Mel has sustained this camaraderie long
after graduation, carrying the Knight tradition forward with pride wherever life has
taken them.
As we honor our rich history and celebrate these milestone events, we remain focused
on the future; guided by faith, strengthened by community, and inspired by the
generations of St. Mel men who have carried the Knight legacy forward. Go Knights!
“
My high school years
took me far beyond my
neighborhood and helped
shape who I became,
especially after transferring
to St. Mel High School in
1965. The daily bus rides
across Chicago, the long
trips home in all kinds of
weather, and even walking
through the historic
1967 snowstorm taught
perseverance and
responsibility. Those
challenges were part of
the St. Mel experience—
forming lasting memories,
lifelong pride, and
a deep appreciation for
the brotherhood and
values that carried me
through to graduation
as a proud Knight, Class
of 1967.
–Michael Michalski ’67
“
Welcome Knights!
