The Source – April 12, 2019

Juniors, there will be a representative from Benedict College, located in Columbia, South Carolina in the Guidance Office at 11:00am today. Benedict College is a Historically Black College which opened its doors in 1870.

Join Lasallian Ministry for LEAP, during lunches in the Thies Lab. Bring your lunch upstairs and join our discussion on privilege.

On Saturday, April 13, DeLaSalle will serve as a test center site for students who have registered for the ACT exam, a national college admission exam that is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The exam consists of subject area tests in English, reading, math, and science.

Those interested in running for Student Council Executive Board will need to get an Application Form from Mr. Sczepanski or the Main Office. Each position has its unique form and these forms will be available starting Thursday, April 18th. The Executive Board positions are the following: President & Vice President(These two people run together and must have at least one year of Student Council experience at DeLaSalle.), Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer. The application forms are due to Mr. Sczepanski by 3:15pm on Thursday, April 25th. Please see Mr. Sczepanski or Mr. Glanville if you have any questions.

Academic mentor meetings have been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 16. Students will meet with their academic mentor to discuss their second semester academic progress. The meetings will occur after first period.

Students, are you looking for a way to earn some money and experience? You can find job opportunities posted in the Islanders course in Canvas. Look under Student Life and click on Job Opportunities. Good luck!

Students, do you want to learn how to drive? Driver’s Education Inc. offers driver’s education classes at DeLaSalle. The next driver’s ed class is offered in early June and there is another class offered in late July/early August. Click here for more information, including an application.

We are in the home stretch of the school year, and to keep the momentum going strong, Father Bruno will be celebrating Mass on Tuesday mornings in the chapel throughout the month of April.

• Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 23, & 30 at 8:00am. The chapel is located in Christian Brothers Hall.

Are you interested in learning and experiencing social justice advocacy in Washington DC this summer? If so read on. Scholarships are available.

The ACLU Summer Advocacy Program (July 20-26) brings together high school students from across the United States to participate in a firsthand learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates. During this week-long program in Washington, DC, students participate in electives and seminars led by lobbyists, community activists, lawyers, and ACLU experts to enhance their knowledge of civil liberties, social justice issues, and advocacy campaigns. The Close Up Foundation – a DC based civic education non-profit – partners with the ACLU to provide substantive experiential learning and small group discussion opportunities throughout the program. To read more about the program, please visit the ACLU website.

Application Details:

• The application can be found here.
• Applications are due by April 14.
• Financial Aid is available (full and partial scholarships).
• High school-aged students who are 15-18* years old are welcome to apply. *High school graduates are eligible to apply for the Advanced Advocacy Program.

Please reach out to ACLU at 703.706.3555 or institute@aclu.org with any questions.

The Minnesota Trust Black Women and Girls committee is partnering with the African American Policy Forum to bring Breaking the Silence. The event will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. For more information, click here or talk to DeLaSalle 11th graders Weslyn Harmon or Kennedi Roberts.

Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders have the opportunity to serve and learn at local Minneapolis and St. Paul service organizations. Students will break into groups and serve at various locations including Sharing and Caring Hands, Open Arms, Crisis Nursery, Second Harvest, Benedictine Health Center, House of Charity and more. Projects include preparing and serving meals to the homeless, playing with kids at Crisis Nursery, packaging food for distribution, connecting with the elderly, hosting bingo for adults with developmental disabilities, and more. 20 Christian Service Hours will be earned over the course of three days. Space is limited; please register using the links below.

The Service Days are:

• Monday, June 3 – Wednesday, June 5
• Tuesday, August 6 – Thursday, August 8

*Students must be present all three days from 8:00am-4:45pm.