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De La Salle Institute Hall of Fame

De La Salle Institute Hall of Fame De La Salle Institute Hall of Fame Nominations Close Friday, May 30, 2025 We are thrilled to announce the creation of the De La Salle Institute Hall of Fame, a new and unified platform to honor the exceptional achievements of our De La Salle community.  In a move to bring together the remarkable accomplishments of individuals in different fields, the new De La Salle Hall of Fame will consolidate three of our most prestigious awards into one: Honor Key Award Young Alumni Award Sports Hall of Fame This exciting change reflects our commitment to recognizing the diverse and impactful contributions of our De La Salle community, who continue to make a difference in their communities, professions and beyond.  Our Hall of Fame is a means of recognizing, preserving, and honoring the alumni, employees, athletes, coaches, and individuals who have significantly contributed to De La Salle Institute. In order for the nominee to be considered, the nomination form below must be completed in its entirety by Friday, May 30, 2025. Nomination Form Nomination Application Opens – April 30, 2025 Nomination Application Deadline – May 30, 2025 Committee Selection Process Begins – June 9, 2025…
Chris Oddo
April 28, 2025
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Alumni Banquet

Alumni Banquet Alumni Banquet 2025 We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Alumni Banquet, a beloved tradition that brings together generations of alumni for an evening filled with joy, memories, and community spirit. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Reception: 5:00 PM – Enjoy cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and conversation with fellow alumni. Dinner: 6:00 PM – A delicious plated meal followed by special presentations and recognitions. Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this is your night to return home. All class years are invited to attend—this is a perfect opportunity to reunite with classmates, celebrate our school’s legacy, and see what’s new on campus. Highlights include: Recognition of distinguished alumni Class shout-outs School updates from leadership A chance to walk down memory lane! Mark your calendars and spread the word—we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Chris Oddo
April 28, 2025
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Day of Giving

Day of Giving Mark your calendars to celebrate the feast day of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Day of Giving on May 15th. Get ready to follow us on social media in the coming weeks as we tell the story about why De La Salle Institute is a special place and why it is important to carry forward the vision of St. La Salle for accessible, transformative education. For over 300 years, Lasallian education has been about nurturing both the heart and mind of each student. You can make a difference in the lives of our students and honor the legacy of St. La Salle on May 15th with a donation to Day of Giving.  An investment in De La Salle is not just an investment in education—it is an investment in the future. By participating in the Day of Giving, you will be helping to shape the lives of students who will go on to make meaningful contributions to society. You can enable us to continue our mission of educating young people, regardless of their financial background, and to ensure that all who seek a De La Salle education have the opportunity to receive one. Donations…
Chris Oddo
April 9, 2025
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Deceased Alumni

We honor and remember the cherished members of our alumni community who are no longer with us. Their contributions, achievements, and the bonds they formed during their time with us have left an indelible mark on our hearts and our shared history. As we reflect on their lives, we celebrate the memories they created, the lives they touched, and the legacy they leave behind. Though they may be gone, they will forever remain a part of our De La Salle community, living on in the stories we tell and the impact they made. May they rest in peace, and may their loved ones find comfort in knowing they are remembered with love and respect.
Chris Oddo
December 11, 2024
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Christmas Appeal

Christmas Appeal As the Christmas season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the powerful impact we can have when we come together as a community. This year, as we celebrate De La Salle Institute’s 135th anniversary, we reach out to you with a special appeal – one that reflects our shared values of compassion, support and solidarity. This holiday season, we ask for your support to help provide tuition relief for our families in need with a gift to support the student financial assistance program. Your generosity can make a world of difference to a student whose dream of graduating from De La Salle may otherwise be out of reach. No gift is too small, and every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that all of our students can continue their education with pride, regardless of their financial situation. Here’s how you can help: Consider making a special Christmas gift to our student financial assistance program. Your contribution will go directly to supporting families who need help with tuition for the upcoming semester. Click here. Encourage others in our educational community to consider a gift to De La Salle. The more support we have,…
Chris Oddo
December 3, 2024
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Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is December 3rd and WE NEED YOU to help us hit our goal of $75,000! Our theme “Give to the Tradition. Give to the Legacy. Give to the Blue & Gold.” challenges our alumni, friends and community to show their appreciation for the many ways that De La Salle Institute has impacted their lives. This year, we continue to celebrate the 5 foundational pillars of a Lasallian education: Faith, Community, Service, Social Justice and Academic Excellence. These pillars define the De La Salle experience, and tie together the 135 years of graduates. De La Salle is committed to providing an excellent education for students of all socio-economic backgrounds and offers financial aid to help families afford tuition.  Over 85% of our current student body receives some form of financial assistance, with the average award being $3,000. This year, De La Salle met our families needs by providing $2.1 million dollars in tuition assistance. Your gift will provide the greatest gift you can give to a young man or woman - a Catholic education.  You can make a difference by making a donation TODAY! Help us reach our goal of $75,000.  Give to the Tradition. Give to the Legacy. Give to the…
Chris Oddo
November 13, 2024
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Blue & Gold Fall Sports Preview

Please join us on Friday, August 23rd for our annual Blue/Gold Fall Sports Preview at 5:30pm! Our food vendors will be: Freddie's on 31st El Patron More Than Dawgs Robinson's Ribs Squeeze Herbal Lemonade Good to the Last Pop We will also have raffles and split the pot! Admission is $5 with a $20 adult beverage fee. We can't wait to see you!
Rich Barnotes
August 16, 2024
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President’s Installation

Michael Zunica Installation as President of De La Salle Institute - Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12:30 pm Please click here to complete the RSVP information form no later than Monday, August 19th, about your availability to attend. Parking is available west of De La Salle Institute in the Illinois Institute of Technology's parking lot accessible from 35th Street.
Chris Oddo
August 12, 2024
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