Behind The Scenes #PilotBrotherhood The past few months here at De La Salle Collegiate have been exciting, and as I write this “introduction” to the Spring 2018 issue, the school is buzzing with our own March Madness. In February, a number of alumni joined their sons for the Annual Alumni Father-Son Mass. While not everyone who attended was able to stick around for the group picture (page 16) having Alumni present at our Liturgies is a visible link to our past for the current students who are our future. Alumni were back in the building for the Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament, and again for the Christian Brothers’ Dinner Kickoff Party for the family and friends of the 2018 Honoree, Mr. Mike Jolly (page 4). And Alumni have been following the winter sports teams, in person and online through our DLS Facebook and Twitter accounts. Alum Steve Rogers, ‘07, was among the first to comment on the February Facebook post noting the 300 game bowled by senior Tommy Sciortino (page 29). Steve was the last 300 DLS Bowler. He wrote, “awesome experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life.” I messaged Steve, asking if he would stop in for a photo with Tommy, along with Bowling Coach Jay Lang. Afterwards, Steve wrote to me: To this day, I am very honored to be part of the legacy of greatness that has always been associated with De La Salle Collegiate High School. From undoubtedly the most prestigious academic programs to the immense athletic success in our multiple sports, it is clear that the Brotherhood of De La Salle has not only maintained itself since my time as a student, but has indeed excelled and strengthened with time. It was an incredible feeling to know that a fellow Pilot was able to accomplish this great feat under the same direction I was provided by Jay Lang ten years ago. I was awestruck that my alma mater was interested in digging up the past to represent our similar successes in a more formal manner. This is a testament to the Brotherhood that De La Salle can instill into all Pilots that virtually can last a lifetime. We all look forward to seeing you at the many events coming up over the next few months - the Dinner, another Young Alumni Night, the 2018 graduation, the June Golf Outing, the Senior Alumni Luncheon, and at the launch of our new Pilot Bar Association.
Go Pilots!
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