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Deerfield High’s Noah Rosenblat claims singles tennis title. P.24

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Holocaust museum thrives from survivors' input — but also realizes their time is finite. P8

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North Shore Weekend news 08 Keeping memories alive

The Illinois Holocaust Museum has been immensely popular. But once survivors — who give presentations — are no longer with us, how will it replace their unique insights?

11 Truckin’

The Glencoe Grand Prix takes a lot of energy. A variety of food trucks will keep fans and riders who cross the finish line content.

Lifestyle & Arts 14

Sunday Breakfast

Danni Allen lost 121 pounds to win The Biggest Loser, the popular NBC show. Now she runs a yoga and fitness studio in Evanston.

Out and About

Discover the answers our roving photographer received to our weekly question to North Shore residents.

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Social whirl

Take a look at some of the top parties attended by North Shore residents recently.

real estate 22 North Shore Offerings Two intriguing houses in our towns are profiled.

sports 24

Singular Effort

Deerfield High School’s Noah Rosenblat nets No. 1 singles title at league meet.

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hen one considers the most resonant events of the 20th century, one truth is unchangeable: a finite number of people were involved with them, and once those events ended, their numbers began to slowly dwindle toward zero. World War I veterans, for example, have vanished. Survivors of the Holocaust — the World War II genocide masterminded by Nazis, who exterminated millions of Jews, gypsies, the disabled and others — shrink every day. And that leaves places such as the Illinois Holocaust Museum facing a future challenge. More than 50 survivors work at the Skokie-based facility today — and to possess that living history is invaluable. But it won’t always be the case. One proposition is to train the children of the survivors to tell their parents’ stories later in the 21st century. Angelika Labno takes us inside the museum, most likely the last to ever be built with the input of those who witnessed the horrors. Like Holocaust survivors, veterans of World War II will not live forever. These days, Highland Park veterans are working with the Pritzker Museum of

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Holocaust survivors help museum flourish — but it must prepare for when they are gone

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■ by angelika labno Students from Loyola Academy crowd inside an auditorium at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, listening to an elderly man reflect on his past. He survived World War II because his parents passed him off to live as one of the “hidden children” — Jewish youngsters who were smuggled out of their homes and transported to safe havens — while his parents were carted to a death camp. All these decades later, Joe Koek of Northbrook still wishes he had turned around once to wave goodbye as he was led away from their home. Hearing a firsthand account from a Holocaust survivor is a living piece of history still available to visitors of the museum in Skokie, but the opportunity is drifting away. The museum fights to keep the memories from fading with its last survivors. Says the museum’s new CEO, Susan Abrams, “At this moment in time, with the survivors, I’d like everyone to realize what a jewel the museum is.” Cognizant of the challenges, the museum’s administration continues to adapt its offerings and find ways to keep the Holocaust relevant for years to come, as up to 600 schoolchildren pass through the museum doors every day. While visitors can still enjoy a presentation from one of 57 survivors who work there, the museum has to prepare for the years to come. One proposition is to train the children

of the survivors to tell their parents’ stories. “This is likely the last major Holocaust museum to be built with the imprint of survivors,” says Noreen Brand, director of training and public programs. “Everything is studied through the lens of the individual — this is about the power of one.” Holocaust survivor Walter Reed, who resides in Wilmette, became involved with the museum not only to tell his story but to compensate for the memory of many other families less fortunate than he. “I hope the public understands that human beings have forever been unkind to each other,” says Reed, who lived in a refugee center in Belgium before fleeing to southern France when the Germans invaded in 1940, “and we all need a daily reminder that we have in us the capability of doing good and helping other people.” The museum — which now draws about 120,000 visitors a year — has come a long way from its beginnings in a home basement. When a neo-Nazi group planned to march through Skokie in 1977, it empowered local Holocaust survivors to come together and effect change in the area, thus fueling the formation of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. In 1990, the Foundation’s mandate for Holocaust education was approved, making Illinois the first state in the country to require such teachings in all public schools. After a few years of being housed in a local storefront, the

museum officially opened its doors on April 19, 2009 with Elie Wiesel and Bill Clinton in attendance. The 65,000-square-foot space was designed by Stanley Tigerman in an architectural style called brutalism, incorporating symbolism and a prominent theme of darkness to light. Visitors are thrown off-guard as they enter through the “dark” side, where the tight, jagged walls reinforce the terrors of the time period. The museum’s prized artifact — a 1920s German railcar that visitors can step into — sits in the cleave that divides the two wings of the building. Passing into the second wing, the space becomes airy with natural light and softer wall edges. The second floor contains contemplative spaces and six galleries of fine art dedicated to various genocidal periods. “The exhibits are really complementary,” says Abrams. “Every time I go through it, I learn and see different things.” One misconception the museum strives to break is that the museum’s mission is a Jewish one. Although an estimated six million Jews perished during the Holocaust, another six million disabled, homosexual, Polish political prisoners and more were victimized as well. Moreover, the museum commemorates all genocides and atrocities, including the Soviet Gulag, Rwanda and slavery, in its Legacy of Absence Gallery. “The museum is an uplifting place that engages visitors to effect change,” says Brand. “This is really a human rights institution with a call to action.” ■

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Brill applies herself to makeup career ■ by jenna schubert

Many women cringe at the thought of having their makeup applied at department store counters in view of gawkers. Even in salons, privacy is limited. Clients of Elise Brill, a makeup artist for 24 years, find that the tranquility of her private makeup studio (adjoining her home in Northbrook) adds to a positive makeup experience. “I want my clients to feel comfortable, so they can relax and feel at home,” Brill says. Aside from her private studio — which has the appearance of a high-end salon, minus all of the noise — Brill applies makeup for fashion, print, and television clients on site, as well as for many local women and men who want to look polished for public speaking events, business meetings, weddings, and more. The Glenview native’s interest in makeup and cosmetics was sparked after graduating from Columbia College in Chicago, where she studied film and photography. After college, Brill worked in casting for the television and film industry and spent her free time observing the makeup artists as they worked on the actors. “I saw how people changed when they got their makeup done — they felt more polished and prettier,” Brill says. “When you feel good about yourself, it really makes a big difference.” After leaving the film industry, Brill began to explore the world of makeup even further, working as a sales associate at the Lancome counter of a department store. There, she started applying makeup and building up her clientele. She also began researching the cosmetic manufacturing process — which led to the production of her own cosmetic line, called Leesi B, 15 years ago. Today, between the online sales of her makeup and cosmetics (which she ships internationally), traveling to weddings and other events, Brill’s business is thriving. Her specialties, which include airbrush foundation application and faux eyelash application, are especially beneficial to brides — who comprise a large part of her clientele. Most brides have an initial trial, during which Brill asks questions to learn all the details of the wedding, including

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the bride’s style preferences. “When a bride looks in the mirror after I do her makeup, I want to hear her say, ‘I’ve never felt so beautiful,’ but I also want her to feel like herself,” Brill says. For Brill, the reward of her job goes beyond appearances; getting to know her clients during their happiest moments is what she truly enjoys. “For me, the relationships with my clients are ongoing. Sometimes I’ve been doing their makeup since they went

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to high school prom,” Brill says. “Even though I’m just a makeup artist, it’s such a great position to be in, because I get to share so many important events in my clients’ lives.” To schedule a makeup application appointment or a complimentary consultation with Elise Brill, call 847-912-2665 or email leesib@leesib.com. To purchase Leesi B products, visit leesib.com. Orders for $30 or more will include a free full-size lip gloss; simply enter “The North Shore Weekend” in the Order Notes section online. ■

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Food trucks will add to spectators’ hunger for race ■ by angelika labno

The Glencoe Grand Prix, slated for May 31, will be more than just a bike race. The annual event will tap into the food truck trend. “It’s going to create its own draw to the race,” said Brian Troglia, who will be representing his restaurant Endgrain with a truck. Troglia — an attorney who helped develop an ordinance allowing owners to prepare and cook food on trucks in Chicago — helped coordinate the 13 food trucks that will offer pancakes, gourmet cheese sandwiches, “doughscuits” and more. “Everyone is very curious about food trucks, because it’s not something that a lot of people in the suburbs have experienced,” said Winnetka resident Jami Steinberg, who recently opened the doors of her food truck “Grilled Chasers” with husband Gary. Their bird-emblazoned truck will dish out grilled chicken wings, sliders and skewers accompanied by sides of kale cabbage coleslaw and mango salsa. Knouse, president of the Glencoe Educational Foundation (GEF), conceptualized the Grand Prix eight years ago as a fundraiser. An avid cyclist, he envisioned the quaint town as the perfect host for such an event. “It’s taken a life of its own,” said Knouse, describing the race’s evolution over the years, including the popular high noon kid races and this year’s new offering for local hand cyclists. Now the major fundraiser of the GEF, the event supports the group’s mission of enhancing technology within the Glencoe school system, including laptops and SMARTboards in the classroom. Over the years, the foundation has recognized needs of schools outside the district and has funded various programs and equipment. The Grand Prix is the seventh event in the 2014 USA CRITS Championship Series and the National Criterium Calendar, drawing professional racers from around the country and even Australia and New Zealand. The Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, the 2014 title sponsor, will provide first-aid services to participants. Former racer Kenny Labbe will be one of the announcers of the pro race, which

Race organizers Jon Knouse, David Metrick and Chris Henning with Jami and Gary Steinberg, the owners of the Grill Chasers food truck, which will join other food trucks at the Glencoe Grand Prix this year. photography by joel lerner.

takes place in the evening. The event is followed by a block party, sponsored by Chase, with live music from 1980s cover band 16 Candles and 312 beer from Goose Island. Out-of-town pro racers are integrated into the community through host housing and by speaking to students in the schools. “There’s nothing like watching a bike speed past you at 30 miles per hour,” said Knouse, “but this is also community event in so many respects.”

Wilmette resident Daniel Rudrud has cycled in races around the country for 15 years, and he considers Glencoe’s race among the best for three reasons: family, philanthropy and operational excellence. “It’s the most efficient race I’ve ever been to, from registration to picking up your sticker to the timing of the event,” he said, giving credit to the late Jay Mirasol for setting the foundation of the race operations. “It’s supported so well by the community, and it’s a pathway to give back.” ■

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What will the Glenbrook South Instrumental League do for an encore? The parents group at the Glenview high school raised just under $14,500 in its first foray into fund-raising. The majority of the money raised ($10,000) will be used for new drums for the school’s marching band. “The current drums are serviceable,

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A construction accident near the GlenviewNorthbrook border this week caused a strip mall being evacuated and gas-level readings being taken in homes. Shermer Road bridge work being done a block south of Willow Road around 9 a.m. Monday led to a six-inch gas-line pipe get damaged. Glenview Fire Chief Wayne Globerger said there was never any risk except at the source, which was elevated but still at a safe level. The strip mall on the 2700 block of Shermer was evacuated and residents in the southeast portion of Princeton Village were encouraged to leave. Most of the residents of that area voluntarily evacuated, according to Globerger.

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Saving tiny Hearts Society, a Deerfield non-profit, has been the beneficiary of artwork from seven local high schools being displayed at Northbrook Court. For six weeks, artwork from students at Glenbrook North, Stevenson, New Trier, Deerfield, Highland Park, Buffalo Grove and Lake Forest high schools has been displayed in a friendly competition, with each dollar donated on behalf of a school’s artwork counted as a vote. Proceeds from the voting benefit Saving tiny Hearts. Said Francie Paul, president of the Saving tiny Hearts Society. “The involvement of the high schools (was) so great. These kids are learning the importance of charitable work in their community in a fun and fresh way. We are humbled.” In addition to the monetary votes, Northbrook Court will be donating $150,000 to Saving tiny Hearts in the name of the winning school.

but they are beginning to break and need repairs,” said Bridget Neuson, co-president of the Instrumental League. “Rather than keep having to make repairs, because of this donation, the band is able to make an investment.” The group’s recent benefit was held at Carlucci Italian Restaurant and Banquets in Rosemont, with the venue, food and drinks all being provided by owners Graz Berto and his wife, Robyn Konlon, parents of a GBS grad who played in the band.

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Plans for a Mariano’s grocery store and luxury apartments have gotten the green light from the Northbrook Village Board. At their meeting last week, board members approved amendments to the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan for the Dundee Road/Skokie Boulevard Redevelopment Project, an ordinance amending the boundaries of the Redevelopment Project, an ordinance authorizing the reimbursement of redevelopment project costs associated with the NorthShore 770 (Dundee Road/Skokie Boulevard) development, and a resolution approving the redevelopment agreement for NorthShore 770. The Mariano’s would be the primary retail tenant of a mixed use development that would provide more than 100,000 square feet of retail space and 347 luxury rental units. “We are looking to create a gateway corner (into Northbrook),” David Strosberg, president and managing principal of Morningside Group, a boutique real estate development firm specializing in creating mixed use and multifamily buildings on urban in-fill sites, said in a recent The North Shore Weekend interview.

The project would include: A 71,320-square-foot Mariano’s grocery. A 6,975-square-foot Kriser’s organic pet food store. 23,140 square feet in four outbuildings that could include a bank, restaurants and retail space. Identified tenants thus far are Verizon, PNC Bank, Chipotle, Panera Bread and Zengeler Cleaners

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Memorial Day events include: The American Legion will conduct Memorial Day services starting at 10 a.m. Monday at the Veterans’ Memorial in Jewett Park in Deerfield. A procession to the Deerfield Cemetery will immediately follow. The seventh annual Memorial Day concert, “God Bless America – For Those Who Gave Their All,” featuring The Navy Band Great Lakes Wind Ensemble, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St. The free concert is open to the public. Military veterans interested in participating can contact Lloyd Kuehn, vice commander of American Legion Post 166 at Lkuehnopt@yahoo.com or (847) 965-5210. For information on the event, call (847) 724-2210. The Northbrook Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cherry & Western. The parade will then go east to Church and Shermer, and continue on Shermer west to Meadow. Free Popsicles

will be given following the ceremony at American Legion Post 791, located on Shermer

Northbrook

The Northbrook Library will kick off its summer reading programs for both kids and adults on June 1. The programs are aimed are getting kids and adults reading during the summer. “We never have had a set goal on the number of participants,” said Andrew Kim, assistant director of the library. “We want to get as many involved as we can.” Weekly raffle prizes, linked to the themes of library and science, will be awarded to youth summer readers. Kim said. He noted that the library has not had a problem drawing today’s technology-driven students into summer reading programs. “With new technology, we are bringing in more youth,” according to Kim said. “We have youths reading e-books and listening to eAudiobooks.” The Adult Summer Reading Club will offer video coupons and raffle tickets. Adults signing up also could receive a set of coasters. Sign-ups for both reading clubs are at the library

Northbrook

Longtime Northbrook resident Frances Gillan is eager to share her Scottish heritage with area residents at next month’s Highland Games and Scottish Festival. “It’s said there are three kind of people;

the Scottish, those who would like to be Scottish and those who have no sense at all,” Gillan joked. She is one of four individuals who started the Scottish heritage festival more than 20 years ago. The games, which take a year to produce, were put on in just six years their inaugural year. “It was pretty crazy, but things went together well,” Gillan remembered. “They were four or five bands, but we got bigger the next year. Every year we get a bit bigger.” The two-day event, which will be held June 20-21 at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca, has outgrown two homes – the Scottish Home grounds in Chicago and a site in Oak Brook. For information or tickets, visit www.chicagoscots.org or call (708) 447-5092.

Northbrook

Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook is the only location in Illinois to be offering U.S. Kids Golf camps this summer. The camps will be June 23-26 and July 28-31. Children ages 6-12 will participate in the play-and-learn program from 9 a.m. to noon during the camp, which mix instruction with on-course play. Players will be put in groups of six or less for the camps, which will be led to Michael Wenzel, an Illinois Junior Golf leader and a Top 50 Kids Teacher. “Game-based golf camp is a wonderful opportunity for children just learning to play or wanting to refine their skills in a fun and positive, rewarding environment,” Wenzel said. “If your child loves sports and has not given golf a chance, this is one week you don’t want to miss.” ■

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14 | lifestyle & arts Opening yoga studio is worth the weight for Biggest Loser winner ■ by angelika labno Backstage at “The Biggest Loser” finale, no designer dress could impress Dannielle “Danni” Allen. The Lake County native fought to keep the body-hugging, red dress — which showcased her toned arms and shapely legs — that she had bought for the occasion. She won that battle. Using singer Pink as inspiration, she allowed her long brown hair to be chopped off, dyed blonde by the celebrity stylist Ken Paves, and teased into a faux hawk. “I told them I wanted to look like a badass because I went through this feeling like a badass,” Allen remarked, grinning defiantly. “On stage, I felt like I already won, like, ‘Look at this size 4 dress that I’m rocking!’ ” As she stood on the scale for the last time, Allen swept the competition in 2013 with a 121-pound weight loss and set a record for gaining the most muscle in the history of the NBC show, which launched in the 1990s. In the ensuing months, she used her prize money to pay off her student loans, move to Evanston and open up a yoga studio on Central Avenue, suitably named One2One. The 27-year-old looks every bit of a modern-day yogi in her studio, donning a fitted blue Lulu Lemon zip-up, black yoga pants, and bare feet adorned with a row of colorful toenails. The blonde faux hawk has grown out and dyed back to its natural brown state. Housed on the second floor of the pink Rose’s Bakery building, the studio is flooded with natural lights and Zen decor. There is just one thing missing: a mirror. “It’s not about what it looks like; it’s what it feels like,” said Allen, who believes in feeling the body’s way through the various poses rather than emulating someone else. “Yoga is an expression of yourself, and mirrors don’t reflect who you are.” As Allen worked out eight hours a day, yoga became essential in easing her soreness, tension and headaches. In the last weeks leading up to the finale — when she could barely walk — Allen took yoga nearly every day. On her decision to open her own studio, Allen reflected, “I had been given this opportunity that was once in a lifetime, so I wanted to pay it forward. What hit the nail on the head, for me, was yoga.” Sitting with both legs perched atop her chair, occasionally breaking into a yoga pose, Allen describes the 200 hours of training and courses such as anatomy and physiology needed to complete her certification program. A yoga instructor is just one of the many exertions in fitness that Allen enjoys. She recently added Chicago Marathon finalist to the list, clocking in at four hours and nine min-

utes and ranking in the top five percent of female runners. Years ago, Allen would not have imagined running even one mile. As a teenager, she played school sports, yet she weighed more than 200 pounds by age 16. Over the years, the pounds accumulated until she hit about 250 by 26. Her wake-up call to change was a personal — and almost tragic — one. Two years ago, her father had a health scare scare and was not expected to survive. After a miraculous turnaround, the family spent his 50th birthday in the hospital. “I had an internal look at myself and said, ‘I want to live to 100; I don’t want to get cut short,’ ” said Allen. “I knew I needed to change.” A few months later, Allen accompanied a friend to a Biggest Loser audition outside of Chicago, holding a picture of her dad’s birthday in the hospital. The eight-hour wait turned out to be fruitful, as Allen received a phone call later that night. “I didn’t think I was big enough,” she laughed, Danni Allen reminiscing. “Your brain can manipulate you so you function a certain way. On a resume, I looked great: friends, a great job, family who supported me.” She was willing to put herself through anything to

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love & marriage Walks, canoeing keep marriages — and health — intact ■ by joanna brown Get-togethers with old friends — those who’ve stuck by you since your high school days, for example, and eagerly welcomed your spouse into the group — are always a pleasure. But conversation invariably turns to those friends are not with you. Such was the case at a recent Saturday evening cocktail party.

“It’s my favorite way to start the weekend — and that was before I knew my marriage depended on it.” “I don’t think I’ve seen that guy since Lauren’s wedding at Ryerson Woods,” one of the gentlemen at the party recalled, speaking of the Lake County Forest Preserve property filled with rare plants, wildlife and trails. The wedding was a disconnect for me, as I had always associated the area with elementary school outdoor education. It certainly carried no romantic connotation prior to Lauren’s spectacular wedding. “I know that place. Chris took me on a romantic hike there,” recalled another cocktail party guest who had not attended the wedding of which we spoke. The idea that my adult friends are tromping around the fields and trails I explored as an energetic child reminded me of an article I’d recently found in USA Today concerning the health habits of married people. A study of more than 3.5 million Americans revealed that married people are less likely than single, divorced and widowed people to suffer any kind of heart or blood vessel problem — regardless of age, gender, or other risk factors for heart disease (diabetes, high cholesterol, and the like).

A physician associated with the study suggested that married people have spouses to encourage better health habits and personal responsibility. (I think he was sugar-coating the nagging of which so many wives are accused.) It’s a good thing, too, because an unrelated study from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found that serious illness raises the risk of divorce for older married couples when it’s the wife who gets sick. The study considered 2,700 older married couples, of which one-third divorced between 1992 and 2010. In almost half of the divorces, the wife was stricken by cancer, heart problems, lung disease or stroke. The study couldn’t identify why the woman’s illness was more likely than the man’s to lead to divorce, but it is assumed that gender roles affect marital quality. Women typically act as caretakers, and forcing men into the role causes extra strain on marriages already stressed by illness and healthcare costs. Researchers acknowledge that the study makes men seem like jerks, walking away when life gets tough. But they were clear that the study did not record which spouse initiated the divorces — and thus they could not place blame on either spouse. So it’s probably a good thing that my friends found romance in Ryerson Woods, the way so many other couples enjoy wandering around the Chicago Botanic Garden, cross-country skiing or canoeing the Skokie Lagoons in Winnetka. At my house, the recent arrival of spring has allowed us to put on our walking shoes and revisit our well-worn, mile-long path to the nearest coffee shop. It’s my favorite way to start the weekend — and that was before I knew my marriage depended on it. The North Shore is full of outdoor spaces that make for great dates. Tell me about your favorite via email to joanna@northshoreweekend.com. ■

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24 | sports

Everything’s coming up … Rosenblat Junior claims Deerfield’s lone flight title at league meet

Deerfield High School’s Noah Rosenblat prepares to punch a forehand volley during the No. 1 singles championship. photography

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sports@northshoreweekend.com Advantage, Rosenblat. Deerfield High School junior Noah Rosenblat, who plays No. 1 singles for the Warriors, is not afraid to come to the net to finish off points. In fact, he relishes the opportunity to do so. This is becoming a lost art in today’s singles game, but Rosenblat developed his net game last year while playing No. 1 doubles. “Good volleyers in singles are few and far between,” Deerfield coach Josh Leighton said. “Noah was able to compete at a very high level in doubles. He took what he learned last year on the doubles court and has applied that to his singles game.”

Rosenblat’s versatility was on display on May 17 at the CSL North Division Meet. In the championship match at No. 1 singles, Rosenblat scored a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Highland Park High School’s Jacob Edelchik. Rosenblat’s three victories in the CSL North Meet ran his record to 24-7. Next up is the Highland Park High School Sectional May 23-24. “At the beginning of the season my main goal was to finish in the top eight at state,” Rosenblat said. “Hopefully, I will be able to accomplish that.” Rosenblat said playing doubles as a sophomore was a great experience. “I loved playing doubles and it definitely helped my singles game,” he said. Following his sophomore season, Rosenblat

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made it a priority to work on his backhand. “I’ve had a little trouble hitting through the ball, and I’ve been a kid who runs around it and goes for big forehands,” he said. “My backhand improved a lot this past offseason.” So did his serve, thanks in part to regular trips to the weight room. “(Improving) my strength allowed me to put more power on my serve,” he said. “That’s been my biggest weapon this season and I’ve been able to come up and volley and get some free points.” Rosenblat is also content to sit at the baseline and let his opponent make the mistake. “He’s an extremely smart player with a high tennis IQ,” junior teammate Zachary Roth said. “He knows when to grind on the baseline and when to come up to the net to put balls away.

It seems like he knows what to do in every situation.” Rosenblat said he prides himself on being prepared for every match. “Fitness is a huge part of it,” he said. “It makes you mentally tough knowing you’ve put in more work than the kid you’re playing.” Notable: The Warriors finished third in conference overall. Zach Roth took second at No. 3 singles, while Tim Klabjan placed third at No. 2 singles. Deerfield had two tandems earn runner-up honors: Steve Vivacue and Eli Engelman at No. 3 and Tim Yap and Brendan Gold at No. 4. Chris Casati and Niko Wasilewicz teamed up to take third at No. 1 doubles, while Sam Bricker and Spencer Siegel were third at No. 2. ■

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sports@northshoreweekend.com Deerfield High School gymnastics coach Doug Foerch never saw it coming. Going into the IHSA sectional meet, Deerfield barely cracked the top 20 for high-team scores in the regular season. And only eight teams — the five sectional champions and three at-large berths — advance to the IHSA state meet. So what did Deerfield go out and do May 8 at the Stevenson High School Sectional? Naturally, the Warriors surged to a season-best score of 142.45. This was four points higher than their previous best, good for a second-place finish behind Stevenson (153.6). No other team broke the 140-point barrier. “It was probably the biggest surprise I’ve seen as a coach,” Foerch said. “I had no idea this was coming. It was a huge over-achievement.” Added senior Jeff Spinello: “We hadn’t put up scores like this before. It was inspiring the way we competed with those top-caliber teams.” The Warriors kept improving at the IHSA state meet and moved up to finish in 7th place at Hinsdale Central on May 16. Unlike sports such as track and swimming where times often improve at the sectional because of tapering, gymnastics scores often level off for two reasons. First, there is an extra judge and scoring is usually tighter. In addition, gymnasts have to deal with pressure that has ratcheted up. As expected, the Warriors received huge contributions

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from twin brothers Jeff Spinello and Brian Spinello. In addition, sophomore Brian Powers came through by qualifying on the high bar and rings and sophomore Jack Schneider came through with strong performances on the pommel horse and the horizontal bar. Schneider had missed most of the season with a stress fracture in his back. In fact, he only practiced three times prior to the sectional. “He’s very talented and he helped us out a lot,” Foerch said. At the state meet, Brian Spinello finished 12th in the allaround (8.1667 average). “He’s solid in every event and very consistent and that’s the reason he was able to place so well,” Foerch said. Brian Spinello said the Warriors were at their best when it mattered most. “It was awesome for us as a team and a program to make it to state,” he said. “Toward the end of the season, everyone started getting more in tune with and perfecting their routines. It was a pretty cool feeling.” Notable: The Warriors finished third in conference overall. Zach Roth took second at No. 3 singles, while Tim Klabjan placed third at No. 2 singles. Deerfield had two tandems earn runner-up honors: Steve Vivacue and Eli Engelman at No. 3 and Tim Yap and Brendan Gold at No. 4. Chris Casati and Niko Wasilewicz teamed up to take third at No. 1 doubles, while Sam Bricker and Spencer Siegel were third at No. 2. ■

Sandra Shaw participates in synchronized skating, an increasingly popular discipline of figure skating composed of several skaters — about 15 on Shaw’s team — who move as one unit on the ice. The choreographed formations, done at high speeds, require top-notch precision and timing. In March, Shaw’s team ranked top 10 in the nation at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, held in Colorado Springs, Colo. “The best feeling is when we’re standing in the kiss-and-cry area and we’re waiting for our scores, knowing we performed the best we could,” said Shaw, a freshman at Lake Forest Academy. “The feeling after that, all that we’ve accomplished as a team, it’s really amazing.”

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Glenbrook North’s David Zakhodin volleys in front of teammate Miguel Perez during No. 1 doubles action at the CSL North meet. photography

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“We both had some aspirations to play singles at the start of freshman year,” Zakhodin said. “In tryouts, we played together and had pretty nice chemistry. It was a good combination right from the start.” So why change a good thing, right? While Zakhodin and Perez each play singles in USTA Tournaments, they have continued to enjoy great success playing doubles at the high school level. As freshmen, they went 28-4 at No. 2 doubles. They moved to No. 1 doubles as sophomores and notched a combined five victories in the main draw and consolation draw at the state meet. As juniors, they are 20-4 ahead of the IHSA Sectional at Glenbrook South on May 23-24. Zakhodin and Perez were defeated by Highland Park High School’s No. 1 doubles team in the finals of the CLS North Tournament at Niles North on May 17. “We weren’t able to respond and it was a bit of a wakeup call,” Zakhodin said. Glenbrook North placed second (18 points) in the team standings (regular season/league meet combined) behind Highland Park (23). Coach Jeff Jordan said the duo is closing in on 100 career victories as a doubles team. “They are very good singles players but as soon as the high school year starts they’re all about doubles,” Jordan said. “Even when one guy is struggling, they don’t get down on each other. They seem to know what the other is thinking and they stay very positive. That helps them pull out matches when they are down.” Interestingly, the partnership works despite having opposite personalities. Zakhodin is serious and focused on the next task and the next goal. Perez likes to have fun and throw the football around before and after matches. Also, if there is a team prank, he is the most likely culprit. “Miguel is very supportive and energetic; I know I’m always going to get his full effort and intensity,” Zakhodin said. “We’re good friends and we both pick each other up. It’s a good combination.” Jordan enjoys watching the way the Zakhodin and Perez interact on the court. “They just work really well together,” Jordan said. “David rarely has a bad day; he’s very steady and his level doesn’t change much. Miguel has unbelievable hands in terms of some of the shots he can hit when he is out of position. He’s also very good with his overheads and that gives David (the chance) to be very aggressive at the net. He can anticipate where to be and pick up some free points.” Both players use their serves to control points and keep the pressure on the opposition. “They both have bigger and more consistent serves this season,” Jordan said. Another strength is that Zakhodin and Perez are both skillful at return of serve. “When they do that, the guy at the net can move and everything seems to flow real well,” Jordan said. At the state meet last year, the duo won its first two matches and added three additional victories in the consolation draw before being eliminated in the sixth round. “We didn’t go there just to get a taste of the state tournament,” Zakhodin said. “We left a little disappointed but we used it as motivation to train harder so we can do a lot better this year.” Glenbrook South None of the Titans’ seven entrants finished lower than third place at the CSL South Tournament at Maine South on May 17. Bryce McClanahan (No. 2 singles), Sebby DesRoberts/Michael Baddeloo (No. 1 doubles) Dan Schwartz/Vinny Ahluwalia (No. 2 doubles) and Dan Colombo/Andreas Mastoracos (No. 3 doubles) each took runner-up honors for South (26 points), which finished runner-up to New Trier (39) in the team standings. The team’s other three entrants — Gavin McClanahan (No. 1 singles), Jacob Kim (No. 3 singles) and Sammy Kim/Kyrus Tsai (No. 4 doubles) — produced third-place showings. All of Glenbrook South’s netters at the tourney matched their seeds, Titans coach Larry Faulkner noted. The Titans host a sectional meet May 23-24.” ■

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What a rush

Gridder Gentile makes multiple appearances at league meet for Titans ■ by kevin reiterman

sports@northshoreweekend.com Being a workhorse is fine with Michael Gentile. In the fall, as a running back, Gentile got his share of rushes. The Glenbrook South senior, who possesses breakaway speed on a football field, carried the ball 126 times for 741 yards with 10 touchdowns. On May 16, at the CSL North meet at Evanston High School, Gentile was in hustle mode. The sprinter with the turquoise spikes showed his stamina by running in six races in a relatively short time span: two prelims (100, 200) and four finals (100, 200, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay). “He’s such a tough kid, a competitive kid,” said Glenbrook South head track and field coach Kurt Hasenstein. “He always works extremely hard.” The highlight of his night was anchoring the GBS 4x100 relay, which claimed runner-up honors in 44.11. He teamed up with David Harris, Sean Alexander and Max Mattapillil. Evanston won in 43.28. “I told him it was going to be a tough, tough day,” said Hasenstein, who was responsible for loading up his event plate. “We were trying to give him every opportunity to make all-conference (top two in each event). He did what he could.” Next year, when he enrolls at North Central College, Gentile will shun helmets and pigskins for starting blocks and running singlets. He’s excited about his track future at the school in Naperville. “Track went from being my training sport to my No. 1 sport,” said Gentile, who played competitive football for 11 years. “I love the competition.” He did say, however, that he would “leave the door open for football.” Meanwhile, the race of the night for GBS came in the 300meter intermediate hurdles, when Luke Pilliod took first place despite hitting the final hurdle. The senior star kept his balance just enough to reach the finish line in 40.35. Matt Henry took second by an eyelash (40.39). The Titans, who placed fourth in the team standings (60 ½ points), scored well in the hurdles. In the 110 highs, junior Peter Wassman claimed runner-up honors in 15.62. Pilliod placed fourth in 15.87. GBS also placed second in the 4x800 relay (8:36.03) with Kosta Brkovic, Charlie Castelli, Henry Dickson and Johnny Cowhey, while senior David O’Gara took fourth in the 3200 (9:37.31) and Joey Gordon ended up fourth in the pole vault (10-6).

Glenbrook South’s Michael Gentile (far right) blasts out of the starting blocks in the 100 meters at the CSL South meet.

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Deerfield Highlighted by first-place showings from Josh Pollack (400 meters, 53.22), Charlie Nash (800 metes, 1:58.56), Chris Douglas (110 hurdles, 14.93; 300 hurdles, 39.92), Charlie Kogan (triple jump, 42-2 1/4) and Dominic Dibenedetto (shot put, 52-5), the Warriors scored 131 points to earn runner-up honors to Highland Park (162) at the CSL North meet on May 16. Discus also was a good event for Deerfield. With a heave of 135-8, junior John Phillips finished second. Dibenedetto wound up third (135-7). Freshman Anthony Wolski helped out with a third in the triple jump (39-1 ¾), while Kogan was fourth in the long jump

(19-0 ½). Junior Matt Gibson was fourth in the pole vault (12-6), while Joe Newhall was fourth in the 300 hurdles (42.19). Nash added a fourth in the 1600 (4:32.95). The team’s top relay finish came in the 4x100 (2nd, 45.38). Glenbrook North Jeff Mutchnik was one of the sprint stars at the CSL North meet. The senior won the 100 meters in 11.35 and the 200 meters in 22.95. In the field events, the Spartans received solid work from senior Shawn Killian in the pole vault (2nd, 13-0) and senior Matt Ehlers in the high jump (4th). GBN’s top relay finish came in the 4x800 (3rd). ■

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Turning it up a notch Glenbrook South’s Nelson surfaces as a two-sport standout

Polo artist: Glenbrook South’s Jake Nelson (No. 14) tosses in a goal during the sectional quarterfinals. photography

■ by bill mclean

sports@northshoreweekend.com Jake Nelson was a sophomore at Glenbrook South when he found himself surrounded by varsity swimmers for the first time. One of the challenges he faced in an early practice was figuring out how to execute a flip turn. “I kind of drowned,” recalls Nelson, now a senior who will graduate with three varsity letters in swimming and two more in water polo. “I was horrible, brutal.” Horrible, brutal turned into fast, successful — in two sports. Nelson, primarily a backstroker, helped the Titans finish fifth at the state swimming and diving meet this past March, swimming on a pair of top 12 relays (fifth place, 200yard freestyle; 12th, 200 medley). The 6-foot2, 160-pounder then paced the Titans’ 24-6 water polo team in steals and ranked second among teammates in scoring this spring.

“Jake is very vocal, very energetic,” says Glenbrook South water polo coach David Lieberman, who also serves as an assistant swim coach at the school. “Kids feed off that kind of enthusiasm. He’s a great kid with a great personality.” Nelson stood out defensively. Few poloists had a better knack for anticipating an imminent transition from defense to offense than he did. “Jake knew exactly when to ‘cheat’ when he played defense,” Lieberman says of his captain. “As soon as he figured the player he was guarding would not be involved [in a possession], he’d lean toward the other end of the pool to get that extra yard or two and be ready to lead our counterattack. “Once he got going,” the coach adds,” that was it. Fast … he’s so fast.” Glenbrook South’s water polo postseason ended too quickly. Seeded second at their sectional, the Titans fell 11-8 to third-seeded Niles West in a semifinal on May 16. West’s Wolves (22-7) hardly played like a program

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that’s only four years old. “Their strong football players set a very good tone in the water,” Nelson says. “Their big, beefy guys didn’t back down, didn’t let up. “We needed to play four full quarters of good water polo. We did not.” Students at Glenbrook South grew to appreciate water polo this spring, thanks to Nelson’s mother, Angie, the head sponsor of the school’s Pep Club. She was behind the campaign to get a significant throng of fans to attend South’s clash with host Glenbrook North on April 16. “We had a lot of people cheering for us that day,” recalls Nelson, a fourth-team allstate preseason pick by illpolo.com. “It was good to see them, good to hear them. Most of them were surprised … surprised at how intense and fast-paced water polo is. They were amazed at how little down time there is during a game.” Nelson wants to return to high school — after his college days at Illinois State University. After narrowing down possible

career paths to teaching/coaching at the prep level and law enforcement, he could see himself thriving more as an educator than as a police officer. “The connections I made with my teachers and my coaches through my years at Glenbrook South … the friendships I formed with them — they’re all strong,” Nelson says. “My teachers and coaches were always there for me. “My goal is to teach and coach.” Flash forward to a high school’s natatorium, circa 2018. Coach Jake Nelson stands poolside during a varsity practice, overseeing a drill. A flip-turn drill. Notable: The Titans’ leading scorer this spring, Brant Boczek, scored two goals in that 11-8 loss to Niles West in a Glenbrook South Sectional semifinal. GBS defeated Evanston 16-8 in a sectional quarterfinal on May 14. … Loyola Academy defeated Niles West 11-5 in the sectional final on May 17. ■

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Let’s face it

Loyola’s Nickele a money player in sectional championship ■ by bill mclean

sports@northshoreweekend.com It was inevitable after he suffered a broken nose in a water polo game and had to wear a protective mask for a few games this spring. Loyola Academy senior driver Jack Nickele got tagged with nicknames. One was “Hannibal Lector.” “Robocop” was another. “Some called me ‘Richard Hamilton,’ ” Nickele said, referring to the former Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls shooting guard who wore a similar face mask for most of his NBA career. Following a postseason water polo contest on May 17, a mask-free Nickele was able to answer to another label: sectional champ. Nickele, a tri-captain, and the top-seeded Ramblers beat third-seeded Niles West 11-5 in the Glenbrook South Sectional final to secure the program’s fourth Elite Eight berth in five years. LA (28-5) was scheduled to face Palatine High School in a state quarterfinal at Stevenson on May 22. Nickele — “It’s spelled like nickel with an ‘e’ at the end,” said Ramblers coach Daniel Hengelmann — was money during a critical stretch in the third quarter of the final, scoring both of his goals in a span of 37 seconds. Niles West (22-8) had narrowed LA’s lead to 5-3 earlier in the frame. Nickele’s man-up goal, with 36 ticks left in the period, swelled the Ramblers’ lead to a fairly comfortable 7-3 lead. Tom Baker provided the assist. “We had not been doing well in manup situations before that,” said Nickele, a Glenview resident who plans to major in engineering at USC. Loyola’s Matt Kearney (team-high four goals) poured in all three of the Ramblers’ goals in the final quarter after scoring the first goal of the championship at the 4:23 mark of the first period. Senior tri-captain Cameron Shewchuck (two goals) dished the game’s first assist. Jack Schermerhorn (two goals) and tricaptain George Finn (goal) also beat West’s keeper. But it was Loyola’s defense that would have earned the No. 1 star had such an award existed in the sport. Senior goalie Trevor Prince and the stout defenders in front of him kept Niles West scoreless until 4:17 of the third quarter. “It was all about playing defense today,” said Hengelmann, who guided Ramblers to second- and third-place finishes at the 2012 and 2011 state tournaments, respectively. “Niles West is a very good team, physical and tough with a strong inside presence. “It blows my mind how good Niles West is in only its fourth year as a program,” he added. Prince was a JV goalie at this time last year, toiling at a position he thought he’d never have to play. But forward-thinking Ramblers coaches needed to groom a keeper for this spring. They picked Prince, a lefty field player. “He’s good, very good, our lockdown back there,” Hengelmann said, adding Prince has allowed fewer than six goals per game for the two-time reigning Catholic League champions. “Trevor accepted [the shift from field player to keeper], made some sacrifices.” Nickele’s nose survived an entirely different kind of shift at the Stevenson Tournament in early May. An opposing player had inadvertently elbowed it, prompting an on-site trainer

to reset it with his hands. Hengelmann couldn’t mask his appreciation for Nickele after the sectional final. “Our heart and soul,” Hengelmann said. “He’s quiet, but when he leads, everybody follows.” Meanwhile, New Trier’s boys squad lost 13-4 to LA in a sectional semifinal on May 16, two days after topping Glenbrook North 14-7. NT beat LA 11-9 in a sectional final last spring. New Trier/Loyola Girls A few minutes before the start of the second half of the Glenbrook South girls water polo sectional final, two players had the entire pool to themselves. One was New Trier junior goalie Keelin Frank. The other was another NT goalie, senior Zoe Gottlieb. Frank bobbed in front of a goal on May 17, awaiting a practice shot from Gottlieb, positioned about five meters from her friend and teammate. Gottlieb fired away; Frank stopped the shot. Gottlieb whipped another practice shot; it sped past Frank and thudded the back of the goal. Gottlieb, the Trevians’ first-half goalie, was getting Frank, the second-half goalie, warmed up for the final 14 minutes of New Trier’s battle with top-seeded Loyola Academy. Each team had scored three goals in the first 14 minutes of the sectional final. “It’s a great combination, those two,” NT coach Matt Wendt said the night before, when Gottlieb-Frank combined to blank Maine South 12-0 in a sectional semifinal. “It’s rare, having two outstanding goalies on the same team. “It’s also a privilege,” he added. Frank came up big in the second half of the final, halting several point-blank shots early in the third quarter and helping second-seeded NT edge LA 7-6 for the program’s second Elite Eight berth in three years and fourth in program history. The victory avenged a dramatic 5-4 loss to Loyola in a sectional final last spring. “Tight, I’m telling you … our games with Loyola are always tight,” a thrilled, sweatsoaked Wendt said. “Stressful, too. “Senior leadership is what it’s all about it, and we certainly have that,” he added, alluding to captains Gottlieb, Jacqueline Glattard, Shannon Kent and Natalie Goldman. Glattard, an intelligent and resourceful utility player, scored both of her goals in the third quarter, including the one she tallied 31 seconds after the swim-off. Each goal broke a tie. Glattard downplayed her role, saying, “I’m kind of on the side, on the periphery.” But only one Trev — Glattard — was chosen to take home the championship plaque and keep it for a day. “She is very good academically,” Wendt said of the University of Illinois-bound engineering major. “There’s no question that carries over to water polo.” Stephanie Jodloman also scored a pair of goals for the Trevians (18-11), who face host Stevenson in a state quarterfinal May 23 at 4:30 p.m. Kent, Goldman and Kaleigh Dolan chucked the other three. Loyola (19-13) was paced by seniors Marta Considine (2 goals) and Emily Barr (2 goals). Ramblers Claire Voss and Julia

Loyola Academy’s Jack Nickele delivers a pass during quarterfinal action at the Glenbrook South Sectional. photography by jon durr

Sajnaj each finished with a goal. “New Trier never stopped competing, never stopped battling,” said LA coach Rich Schici, whose crew had to play the second half without two starters who had fouled out. Considine ended the final season of her stellar career with 149 goals, or an average an 4.7 per game. The Bucknell University recruit poured in 120 goals for last year’s Elite Eight squad. “She’s really excited about playing in college,” Schici said. “So am I. There’s a lot of water polo left in her.” New Trier had at least one more game left in its season after last weekend’s action in Glenview. The Trevians’ goalies secured that extension by making big save after big

save above a big, watery stage. “She’s our ‘Great Wall of China,’ ” Gottlieb said of Frank. “Zoe,” Frank said, “is my rock.” Notable: NT received four goals from Brittany Bishop and three from Lauren Barrett in its 12-0 defeat of Maine South in a sectional semifinal on May 16. … Considine’s four goals lifted LA to a 9-4 win over Maine East in the other sectional semi on May 16. Sajnaj finished with two goals and six steals, and LA senior Liz Kyle (goal) collected three steals in the first quarter. Colleen Ahern was the winning keeper. … NT and LA split their four meetings this spring. ■

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Silence is golden

Quiet Callahan making plenty of noise as Loyola’s top attackman ■ by bill mclean

sports@northshoreweekend.com About 90 years ago, a woman visitor at the White House revealed to then-U.S. Vice President Calvin Coolidge that she had made a friendly wager. “I bet I could get you to say at least three words,” the woman informed him at a dinner party. Coolidge, without looking at the visitor, quietly and succinctly replied, “You lose,” and never said another word in her presence that night. Coolidge had once again lived up to his nickname, “Silent Cal.” Another quiet “Cal” — senior Brian “Cal” Callahan — plays attack for Loyola Academy’s boys lacrosse team. “I get teased about how quiet I am by my coaches and my teammates,” the 5-foot-11, 160pound Callahan says. “But it’s all in good fun.” All he does is let his stick do most of the talking for him. The stick wouldn’t last a second in a library headed by a strict, “Shhhh”-spewing librarian. Callahan poured in four goals, including three in the fourth quarter, in Loyola’s 10-3 defeat of visiting Forest Hills (Mich.) High School on May 9. A scant 85 seconds separated the Glenview resident’s final two tallies. “His hands … he’s got great hands,” says Ramblers coach Rob Snyder, whose two-time reigning state champions are 13-4 and ranked fourth in Illinois and 22nd in the Midwest by laxpower.com. “Cal,” he adds, “sees the field great and has a tremendous sense of spacing to go with his great stick. But he likes to stay out of the spotlight.” That was impossible for him at the end of the 2013-14 hockey season, when the Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) named Callahan, a defenseman for Loyola Gold, the JJ O’Connor Player of the Year. “It was something new,” Callahan says of giving lacrosse a try in the eighth grade. “I liked it because it’s similar to hockey. It was something fun to do during my break from hockey.” A second-team all-state pick by the Illinois High School Lacrosse Association last year, Callahan paces LA in scoring this spring and plans to continue his lacrosse career (while majoring in economics) at McGill University, a perennial power based in Montreal, Canada, which competes against men’s lax teams in Canada and NCAA teams. “He’s a scorer, oh yeah, a guy who finds the back of the cage often,” says LA senior attack Jack Penn, who scored twice in the win against Forest Hills. “The way Cal draws the attention from other teams, to be honest, that opens it up for the rest of us. He’s more consistent as a shooter this year, and with the way he dodges and the way he shoots … Cal just destroys kids out there.” The title of a YouTube video featuring Callahan on a lacrosse field is, “Loyola’s Brian Callahan With A Sick One-hander.” It lasts 15 seconds, with the last eight seconds showing a slow-motion version of the action in the first seven seconds. In it, Callahan sprints from behind an opposing goalie and, using only his right arm, whips a shot from about three feet out. Callahan releases the ball near his right hip. It looks almost like a running forehand in

Brian “Cal” Callahan (right) jockeys against Lake Forest’s Lukas Munoz for possession during earlier action this spring. photography

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tennis. The goalie in the video raises his stick, thinking Callahan’s snappy shot will head north. But the ball zips past the keeper’s left knee and jostles the net. The goalie’s ensuing body language yells, “What just happened!?” Sick, indeed — with “sick” meaning “awfully good.” The video has been viewed 955 times.

Callahan has devoted much of his recent summers to traveling with True Lacrosse, an elite club in Illinois. The squad typically heads to the East Coast, lacrosse’s hotbed and an ideal destination for seniors interested in honing their games against the nation’s best players before hitting lax fields on college campuses in the fall. “I’ll still find time to play hockey in a men’s league around here and play some golf with [Penn] this summer,” says Callahan, whose

parents, Brian and Mimi, gave him his nickname many years ago. The Ramblers’ reticent one also intends to learn some French this summer because McGill University is an English-language school located in primarily French-speaking Quebec. “I’ll probably try to pick up a few French words before I start there,” he says. Emphasis on few. ■

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reunite and enjoy the splendor of Ojai Susan and Jeff Mandel met as youngsters attending Ravinia Elementary School in Highland Park. After being reintroduced at a high school reunion five years ago, they were married this past November. The newlyweds say every day for them is a weekend. But when they leave the North Shore, they like visiting the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in California. “In terms of a beautiful piece of country, it’s gorgeous,” says Susan, whose husband Jeff lived in California for 35 years before returning here to live with his bride.

“In terms of a beautiful piece of country, it’s gorgeous.” They first visited together soon after both of their fathers had passed away. As they sat on the terrace waiting for their room to be ready, Susan felt spiritually rejuvenated after an extremely tough spell. “It was such a relief of emotion. It was so relaxing,” she recalls. Both builders, they were impressed by the attention to detail at the inn, such as the compelling look of the interior. They played golf at the Ojai Country Club, built in 1923, which has hosted Bing Crosby and other Hollywood celebrities throughout the years. At Sandpiper Golf Club in Santa Barbara, they were transfixed by the ocean views. During the evenings, they’d watch the sun set and sit around a bonfire at the inn eating S’mores. They are both glad they reconnected at the City Park Grill during that reunion. Asked if she remembered Jeff Mandel while she sat there, Susan said, “Yeah, he was a really nice guy.” They met again that evening — and she said he hadn’t changed at all. — David Sweet

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