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Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

Photo credit: Eric Theise '75.

Brings back memories.

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

School just started yesterday and Lane is already the recipient of great news. They jumped 2 spots to third in the city and the state in the US News & World Report high school rankings. That means only Payton and Northside College Prep rank higher and they are a quarter of the size of Lane. That also means Lane ranks higher than schools like Stevenson, New Trier, Hinsdale, Naperville, Deerfield, Lake Forest, etc.  Pretty cool.

Gregory Calvimontes

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

A year from now we'll be getting ready for our 50th reunion... can you believe it?!?

In preparation, let's starting honing our myrtle and gold skillz with a little Labor Day Weekend trivia contest.

1. Who is this?

2. Name the two school stores on Western Avenue during our tenure at Lane.

3. What Lane Tech student spent 19 years with the Cubs?

4. The original Lane was located at the intersection of what 2 streets?

5. What is the seating capacity of the Lane Auditorium?

6. Name an animated series that a 1988 alumnus is known for creating?

7. What current Lane team has won nine straight City Championships?

8. Where did Greasers eat lunch?

9. What month and year did girls begin attending Lane?

10. Complete this phrase: "There is no royal road to learning ______"

Good luck Bicentennials!

Gregory Calvimontes

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

So far Andrew's in the lead with a 4.5 score. 

Here's a hint on #1: His portrait hangs in the school library.

John Simmers

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

PENCILS DOWN!

1. Who is this?  WILLIAM BOGAN. LANE'S FIRST PRINCIPAL AND EVENTUAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO.

2. Name the two school stores on Western Avenue during our tenure at Lane. MCGOVERNS & RIESZ'S

3. What Lane Tech student spent 19 years with the Cubs? PHIL CAVARETTA

4. The original Lane was located at the intersection of what 2 streets? SEDGWICK & DIVISION

5. What is the seating capacity of the Lane Auditorium? 2200

6. Name an animated series that a 1988 alumnus is known for creating? (GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY) DEXTER'S LABORATORY, POWERPUFF GIRLS, HOTEL TRANYLVANIA, AND MORE

7. What current Lane team has won nine straight City Championships? GIRLS SOCCER!

8. Where did Greasers eat lunch? LENNIE'S 1 & 2

9. What month and year did girls begin attending Lane? SEPT 1971 (54 YEARS AGO ON MONDAY)

10. Complete this phrase: "There is no royal road to learning ______" "BUT THERE IS AN OPEN LANE" (COINED BY BOGAN)

Kristi Adachi

Thanks for sharing Michelle! Very interesting and fun to read!

Grace Tanaka (Danziger)

Thanks Michelle! (and thanks for the input, Andrew) I'm embarrassed that I only knew when girls entered Lane, because it was so fresh in our minds the following year.

Peter Ingraffia

Hey 50th Reunion alums!  After a review of several venues over the last several weeks, we have locked-in a date and venue. 

Mark your calendars for the 50th Reunion to be held on September 19, 2026 at The Fairway. The Fairway is located in Niles on Howard, overlooking the Tam O Shanter Golf Course. 

It's a beautiful facility and provides the best mix of indoor/outdoor eating, drink, and mingling. Fingers crossed for some beautiful Chicago fall weather. 

The team is now focused on solidifying food options, including Gluten Free and Vegan options. 

We'll have more to share after our October meeting. 

Below are a few shots of the venue. 

Gregory Calvimontes

Alice Hansen (Hansen)

Peter,

The venue looks lovely!

Thanks for all of your hard work.

Alice

June K Hori (Yamasaki)

Looks beautiful- thank you for your hard work!

Gregory Groeper

Hard work? Calling a venue previously used. Arranging a menu?

How about 11 months and 1,200 Hours in building a list of the entire class with the most current information?

Hard work? Really?

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

We were sold out but now as luck (and people's work schedules) would have it, I have 2 tickets available for the private tour of Wrigley Field next Tuesday at 4:30pm. Let me know if you're interested at michelle_wnr@yahoo.com.

Georgette Mihalko (Rath)

#2069

Hi June, The guys did a really good job and we are all excited to see everyone next September! Have a beautiful day!!

Georgette Mihalko (Rath)

#2066

Hi Peter,

Thank you for sharing the photos of the beautiful venue! I'm so excited to see everyone. It will be a great time for all!!

Have a great day,

Georgette

Georgette Mihalko (Rath)

#2063 

Hi Michelle,

Thanks for sharing this information about Lane Tech! So much fun!!

Have a great day,

Georgette

June K Hori (Yamasaki)

Greg: When we are thanking you for your hard work, it is meant to be inclusive and appreciative of EVERYYHING you are doing.

Diane K Hanamoto

Michelle Milkovic (Weiner)

Couldn't agree more Diane!  Here's some happy and relevant news.  

On Wednesday I was able to participate in the Class of 1960, 65th reunion. These guys are great. So tight-knit and yet so welcoming. They are all around 83-years old and hellions! Super active, intellectually curious, and part of the backbone of the Lane Tech Alumni Association.

The guy in the pinkish shirt with the black glasses on the tip of his nose is Chuck Logan. He was part of the 1959 Lane Football team that tied for City with CVS (and Dick Butkus), but because we were statistically above CVS, we got to represent CPS in the Prep Bowl against Fenwick... which we won 19-0 in what was termed the "Snow Bowl"! Five of the Lane athletes including Chuck were recruited to play for Northwestern and then he went on to play in the NFL for the St Louis Cardinals. His speech about how Lane created an opportunity for him was really inspiring. Three of the guys brought back their letterman sweaters to be donated to and cared for by the LTAA in the archives... a bittersweet gesture.

They had such a good time but are brutal realists. At the end of the afternoon they decided that from here on out they would hold a reunion every two years!

Grace Tanaka (Danziger)

Georgette Mihalko (Rath)

#2077

Hi Diane, Georgette here. I agree with you. So how are you? Hope you're doing well!

Diane K Hanamoto