ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE’S INFLUENCE ON ME

DAVID SOBOKO’S STORY ‘ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE’S INFLUENCE ON ME’

Being part of the Lasallian Family has taught me great things in life. It never occurred to me that I would one day attend such a wonderful institution like La Salle Technical Secondary School. Our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, has left behind a legacy that I will always take as an example throughout my years as a Lasallian. In this essay, three incredible facts will be discussed on how being a Lasallian has influenced my life.

Firstly, attending La Salle Technical Secondary School has taught me how to be well-disciplined. Before coming to this school, I was the type of student who would always misbehave and not follow school rules and regulations. For example, my general presentation both in grooming and dressing would always be scruffy and unorganized. But after spending some time in La Salle, I have noticed that my overall outlook on life as well as my attitude towards others have changed tremendously for the better. I have now developed a great degree of self-respect for and self-discipline in my life. I have totally changed my perceptions about other people and show great respect for my peers, teachers and the school as a whole.

Secondly, St. John Baptist de La Salle has taught me to always give and help those in need. For example, during lunch when I go to the canteen, I always make sure to buy extra for my classmates who cannot afford anything to eat. Similarly, when the boys are short of bus fare, I offer a kina or so to help them get home safely. It has now become a habit for me to always help those in need whenever I can. St. John Baptist de La Salle through this wonderful school has offered the lesson to be compassionate and empathetic towards others.

Lastly, attending this institution, and learning about the life of St. Baptist De La Salle has taught me to value and sincerely uphold Christian principles. The Lasallian guiding principle (LGP) have had a huge bearing on my life as a person. My time here has taught me to put God first in everything that we do, especially when it comes to my education. I have never felt closer to God than I do now. I have a very deep convictions that our founder, St John Baptist De La Salle, has significantly impacted my life in a personal way and I am grateful indeed.

In sum, attending La Salle Technical Secondary School and learning about the life of St John Baptist De La Salle has truly taught me three facts in life; selfdiscipline is a personal choice, show compassion and share regardless of how little we may have, and finally, following gladly principles will pave a path to success in life. All of this have shown me humility and simplicity. I will forever be grateful to La Salle Technical Secondary School for enriching memorable and useful like lessons. As the saying goes, “One a Lasallian, Always a Lasallian.” I have been and will always be!