Leo High School Choir members awarded college scholarship by archdiocese, donor – NBC 5 Chicago
A surprise guest brought an impactful gift to the Leo High School Choir during their welcome back party Saturday after the group made it to the finale of “America’s Got Talent.”
The celebration took place at 115 Bourbon Street, an entertainment venue where their community members gathered for watch parties to cheer them on as they competed on “AGT.”
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The choir, hailing from Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, placed fourth on the most recent season of “AGT.”
Cardinal Blase Cupich made a surprise appearance at the celebration, announcing the archdiocese would match a Leo High School donor’s donation to gift the Leo Choir a total of $200,000 for member’s college tuition.
Students, faculty and alumni all gathered at the event to celebrate the choir’s accomplishment and welcome them back to Chicago.
After the finale of “AGT,” Cupich sent the choir a message of encouragement.
“Leo Catholic High School Choir, you made us proud beyond measure!” Cardinal Blase Cupich said in a post on social media.
