DeLaSalle congratulates those students who earned academic recognition and induction into the National Honor Society at the November 6 Academic Awards ceremony. Barry Lieske, DeLaSalle president who is retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year, provided the keynote address. The school inducted 66 students into the National Honor Society. The inducted students are … Continue Reading »
For the fourth year in a row, DeLaSalle held its own “De Day of Giving” on November 6, under the direction of Director of Development, Liz Hewitt, and the work of the Advancement Office staff. The Islander community again rallied to support the school, raising $135,000, exceeding the single-day fundraising goal. The DeLaSalle Advancement Office … Continue Reading »
Thank you to the many families and students continue to encourage your neighbors, relatives, and colleagues to take a look at DeLaSalle. “Islanders are (indeed) Everywhere,” and we are welcoming prospective families and students from all corners of the Twin Cities. On October 28, we welcomed 260 prospective students, accompanied by their families, to our … Continue Reading »
Wow! What a spectacular outpouring of support from our parents, alumni and friends on behalf of the students of DeLaSalle. The October 12 Christian Brothers’ Gala, the only all-school fundraiser at De each year, raised over $500,000 in gross revenue. We cannot thank our community enough! Over 400 guests ventured to the island to enjoy … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle proudly salutes four additional seniors — Maya Adelgren, Sebastian Dominguez-Giron, Henry Fisher, and Tatianna Karkoc — who have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are recognized for their outstanding performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition. Adelgren, Dominguez-Giron, Fisher, and Karkoc join classmates Abby Hames and … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle proudly salutes seniors Abby Hames and Sydney Riley, who have been named as semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They have earned the recognition for their outstanding performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition; as semifinalists, Hames and Riley are recognized among the top one percent of more than 1.6 million … Continue Reading »
As is our annual tradition as a Catholic and Lasallian school, the DeLaSalle community opened the 2019-20 school year with the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on August 30, celebrated by Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis and school chaplain, Fr. Bruno Nwachukwu. Friday’s liturgy was all the more impactful … Continue Reading »
Twenty-two DeLaSalle students explored the unique biological and cultural qualities of Costa Rica this summer during an academic trip through the Global Advantage Program. (See a photo gallery here) For ten days, students traveled across Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, the Osa Peninsula, Dominical, and the Manuel Antonio National Park. Science teacher Mary Lenz, Spanish … Continue Reading »
The 31st annual DeLaSalle Hall of Fame Awards are scheduled for Thursday, August 8 at the school. It’s our honor to recognize alumni and friends of DeLaSalle who have made significant impacts in our community in the areas of philanthropy, service, athletics and the arts. By unanimous selection in 2019, we salute Ed Flaherty, Gary … Continue Reading »
As of mid-July, it is likely that DeLaSalle will begin the 2019-20 school year with another strong enrollment. For the fourth consecutive year, we will once again be the third-largest Catholic high school in Minnesota when the school year begins. We thank all the many kind referrals from current families. Since May 1, we have … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle High School is pleased to recognize the following Honor Roll students for their academic success in the second semester of the 2018-19 school year. For their scholastic achievement, these students have earned a place on either the High Honors Roll (semester grade point average of 3.8 or better) or Honor Roll (semester grade point … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle invites each academic department to nominate students in grades 9-10-11 for academic recognition at the end of every school year. These students are lauded for outstanding academic achievement, improvement, and/or effort during the year. The school has mailed certificates to all of the following awardees. By department, we congratulate: English: Sabina Bethke `22, Abril … Continue Reading »
Now that the final activities of the 2018-19 school year have reached their conclusion (and with only a few more Open Houses to go!), DeLaSalle again salutes the individual and collective accomplishments of the Class of 2019! Most of the accolades earned by these seniors were announced last month and, as is our tradition, we … Continue Reading »
As the crowning storyline in a successful spring season for DeLaSalle athletic programs, Julian Wright `19 became a state champion, winning the 400 meters at the Class AA State Boas’ Track-and-Field Meet with a time of 48.39. Julian also finished fourth in the 100 meters. I’Tianna Salaam `22 also qualified for the Class AA meet … Continue Reading »
In addition to honoring the graduating seniors and announcing the 2019 “DeLaSalle Award” and “Islander Award” recipients, the year-end convocation provided an opportunity for multiple recognitions of DeLaSalle’s heritage and student accomplishment. Reception of the Relic The assembly began with a prayerful moment, as the school received a relic of the Founder of the Christian … Continue Reading »
For more than four decades, the most prestigious awards earned by DeLaSalle seniors are the “DeLaSalle Awards” and “Islander Awards,” as they recognize significant and broad contributions to the community and school’s legacy in areas of exemplary academic performance, personal character, and service to school and community. By vote of the entire staff and the … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle students proved their historical research skills are among the best in state at the Minnesota History Day competition May 4 – with two first place category winners advancing their projects to National History Day next month and 17 other projects earning recognition as a top five medalist or honorable mention in their categories. Calvin … Continue Reading »
As of early May, it is likely that DeLaSalle will begin the 2019-20 school year with another strong enrollment, potentially growing slightly in the coming year and certainly meeting the goals of the school’s strategic plan. The school is still accepting applications and in most cases, still able to place a new registrant at all … Continue Reading »
DeLaSalle congratulates Muriel Ambrus ‘19, who has been selected as the school’s recipient of the Athena Award. She will be recognized at a luncheon May 3. The Athena Award is given annually to one senior female athlete in each Twin Cities high school and is based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and … Continue Reading »
The Lasallian spirit is alive and well at DeLaSalle, as we celebrated educational excellence at our annual Founder’s Day Mass on April 24. Founder’s Day is celebrated each year in Lasallian schools worldwide, to honor the legacy and vision of the school’s namesake, St. John Baptist de la Salle and to recognize the religious order … Continue Reading »
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