School News

Dear Alumni and Friends:You are cordially invited to our first ZOOMathon 2021 hosted by the Mayors of De La Salle and featuring a selection of our current students. Hear from these young men and women and rekindle your Meteor pride. They are prepared to share their academic achievements, spiritual formation, and well-rounded high school experience—directly afforded to them because of the critical student financial assistance program here at De La Salle.You know the value of a De La Salle education and because of your financial leadership and generosity, more students are able to receive a quality Lasallian education. Be a part of something bigger and help our students become stronger in spirit, mind, and body.Your investment is vital to the continued strength of our scholarship program. Your generosity will make the difference for our students and families.We look forward to seeing you on March 10th.On behalf of our Meteors and their families, thank you for all you do for De La Salle. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78581385574?pwd=RkN...

It is with great sadness that De La Salle announces the passing of faculty member Brother Ralph Heppe, FSC.Brother Ralph began his teaching career at De La Salle Institute. He returned to our neighborhood in retirement to the St. Benilde Community on Indiana Avenue (just blocks from De La Salle Institute) where he was in residence from 2005-2018. He later moved to the St. Paul Community for additional care.Brother Ralph Heppe, FSC, born into life on May 15, 1936, was a dedicated Christian Brother for 66 years and died in the Lord on February 9, 2021."We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love is still in death. This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We, too, then, ought to give our lives for our brothers!”(1 John 3:14, 16) BROTHER RALPH HEPPE | Assignments:De La Salle Institute, Chicago, IL | 1958-1962Providence Catholic HS, New Lenox, IL | 1962-1964St. George HS, Evanston, IL | 1964-1967Scholasticate, Lockport, IL | 1967-1970Christian Brothers Center, Lockport, IL | 1970-1974St. Patrick HS, Chicago, IL | 1974-2003San Miguel School, Chicago, IL | 2003-2005De La Salle-Benilde,…

By Mr. Dan McGuireSeveral weeks ago, the University of Chicago concluded a four-day Virtual Model United Nations Conference where our De La Salle students spent 25 hours in official Zoom conference-committee rooms—not counting the many more hours spent unofficially preparing.What is not counted are the hours spent before and after committee as they continue to ply their trade in unmoderated negotiations to find resolution to their respective committee’s directive at solution.While awards and public accolades are lovely, the real reward is the growth that is made manifest by these young people as they are placed alongside some of the most accomplished high school students in the country and the world.  What I saw during the conference was nothing short of spectacular where our students competed successfully against the best and brightest. I witnessed students adapting to a medium that while familiar to them on a daily basis (Zoom style learning) still formed an at-times intimidating obstacle that was met head-on and with success. I witnessed young people taking on real-time global issues in the same manner as the United Nations, and finding success.I am confident that the personal growth that these students attained will continue to accrue exponentially in their personal…

Join us for our virtual Parent Association meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 3rd from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. You will meet the Parent Association Board members, get answers to questions you may have about the association and enjoy a free 20-minute demonstration from Mixologist, Alexis Brown who is "Stirring it Up" during COVD-19 following the conversation.