Guido Lavorata

Profile Updated: June 1, 2024

In what city/state do you currently live?	Gilbert, AZ USA

Spouse/Partner?	Donna Lavorata

What former classmates have you stayed in touch with? Do you still get together?	Dave Tumminaro Frank Gazzano Bob Bartilotta

Children / Grandchildren? (Great Grandchildren?!)	4 Daughters, 9 Grand Children. No Great Grand Children Yet.

What are your favorite school stories from your time at LPHS?

1. Jamming with music, dreaming to start a band and being rock stars with Dave Tumminaro along with many heavy deep talks about life.
1. Cooking Class with Frank Gazzano and Bob Barttilotta, that was CRAZY!
2. Watching Frank Gazzano star in the show, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum
3. Playing my original piano composition for Frank Gazzano in the music practice rooms and then listening to him brag on it to everyone.
4. Many deep talks about life with Bob Bartilotta
5. Chess Club and Electric Club with Jim Gossage
6. Playing basketball after school in his drive way with Craig Randall

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What have you been doing since leaving high school?

Teaching Orchestra in the Public Schools. Since 1981. I am still trying to figure out when I should retire?

Wrote a Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass Book for beginning string players entitled, "Americana Strings." Search: www.StringsMusicAndMore.com

Made teaching videos for my students to become proficient at playing their String Instruments on YouTube search: "Americana Strings."

Having fun recording old Italian Songs on my accordion: YouTube,
"Accordion by Guido."

Runner Up, Teacher of the Year in 2022--2023 School Year.

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What Junior High did you go to?

St. Philomena in Chicago Grades K-8

Have you lived in any other states?

Wisconsin and Arizona

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Did you have a favorite teacher? Who was it, and how did they impact your life?

No favorites.

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Teacher or Admin at LPHS

Yes Mr. Boone

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