The Collegiate - Winter 2024

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WINTER 2024

Dean Named 2023 Distinguished Lasallian Educator

BUILDERS of BOYS.

STATE CHAMPIONS

The DLS Overwatch and Smash Ultimate team completed perfect seasons, both going undefeated en route to the Block House eSports League Championship.

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MAKERS of MEN.

ON THE COVER:

Mr. Chris Dean (Center) receives the DENA Distinguished Lasallian Educator award from Tom Southard (left) Christian Brothers Conference Executive Director and Jim Logan (right), DENA Director of Mission & Ministry

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Dean Named 2023 Distinguished Lasallian Educator

CONTENTS

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Yaek Named Commended Student

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ON THE COVER: Dean Named Lasallian Educator of the Year

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CHSL All-Catholic Students Named

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2022-2023 Annual Report

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14600 Common Road | Warren, MI 48088 (586) 778-2207 www.delasallehs.com The Collegiate | Winter 2024 Published by the De La Salle Collegiate Advancement Office State of Frequency: Four times per year PRESIDENT Larry Rancilio ‘86 PRINCIPAL Br. Ken Kalinowski, FSC ‘84 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Christopher Dean ‘89 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM Annmarie Michol

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DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Greg Esler

DECA Sending 21 to State Competition

School News 05. President’s Message

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IN-FLIGHT: Expanded Lunchtime Includes More Than 30 Clubs

11. DLS Earns Honor Roll Status for AP Course Offerings 11. Music Program Rings in the Holidays 31. eSports Wins State Championship 32. Fall Sports Recap

Alumni News 36. Swim Team Celebrates 70th Anniversary 36. Alumni Hockey Game 38. Alumni Attend Football Practice 38. Cracchiolo-DeMars Endowed Scholarship Benefits Students 39. Annual Christmas Ornament Event 40. Alumni Events Calendar 42. In Memoriam

33-35. Making a Difference • Jack Brusewitz, ‘77 named “Head Honcho”

• Annual Blood Drive Results

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Dan Rohn DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Dennis Koch ‘94 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dave Barstys DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Joe Gerardi ‘86 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Brendan Johnson ‘15 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Kevin Fitzhenry ‘03 MANAGING EDITOR, THE COLLEGIATE Vicki Granger ASSOCIATE ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR Linda Fraschetti ADVANCEMENT ASSISTANTS Vito Chirco, ‘11 Kelly LaRose

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Roma Heaney, Chair

• Students Write Christmas

John Bernard, ‘70, Vice-Chair

• Thanking First Responders

Br. Anthony Baginski, FSC

Cards

• Service Saturdays

• Habitat for Humanity Furniture Drive

• Canned Food Drive

William Edwards, ‘86, Treasurer William Doetsch, ‘85 James Fyke Darrell Goolsby Sr., ‘84 Justin Martineau John Moore, ‘75 Alan Rudzewicz, ‘69 Rick Stanza, ‘93 Ben Venstresca Joe Wyskiel, ‘64

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear De La Salle Collegiate Community, It brings me immense joy and pride as we share a remarkable story of dedication and excellence within our school's family. In this edition, you will read about Chris Dean '89, our esteemed Assistant Principal, who was honored with the prestigious Lasallian Educator of the Year Award.

This accolade is not just a personal achievement for Chris but a testament to the extraordinary caliber of educators at De La Salle Collegiate. Chris's dedication to our mission, his unwavering commitment to our students, and his innovative approach to education embody the essence of being a Lasallian educator.

His achievement shines a spotlight on the collective efforts of our entire teaching staff. Each day, our educators walk through the school doors with passion, knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the minds and character of the young men entrusted to our care. They do not just teach; they inspire, challenge, and nurture. Each of them deserves recognition for their vital role in our students' lives.

As we celebrate this outstanding achievement, I also want to thank our De La Salle community. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, whether as parents, alumni, donors, or friends. Our work here at De La Salle Collegiate is impossible without your belief in our mission and commitment to our future. Your contributions, both big and small, create an environment where excellence in education thrives; for that, we are eternally grateful.

In closing, I am reminded of a quote by Saint John Baptist de La Salle: "Be driven by the love of God because Jesus Christ died for us out of love." Let this love guide us in our daily endeavors to continue building a community of faith, service, and brotherhood.

Yours in Lasallian education,

Larry Rancilio ‘86 President, De La Salle Collegiate

MISSION STATEMENT De La Salle Collegiate is dedicated to the Lasallian Catholic education of its diverse students, including the poor and disadvantaged. We are a collegepreparatory school inspired by the spirit and tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle, where learning takes place in the presence of God. Each student is encouraged to develop his faith, character, intellect, and morality.

This mission is embodied in the school’s motto: Builders of Boys. Makers of Men.

Our faith extends far beyond religion.

It’s rooted in one another and our commitment to excellence.

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De La Salle Collegiate is proud to kick off Phase 2 of our Builders of Boys. Makers of Men. The Next 100 Years Capital Campaign.

Athletic Facility Improvements:

• Synthetic turf baseball field

• New concession & restroom facility • Increased parking spaces • New batting cages

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SCHO OL NEWS

Yaek Named Commended Student

He got to know De La Salle through summer camps that he attended, including chemistry and the medical camp.

He ultimately decided to attend De La Salle because of the school’s STEM offerings.

Derek is the first DLS student to achieve this recognition since the pandemic.

He is an involved student, and a co-captain of the DLS cross-country team. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the World Cultures Club, the Medical Club, and the Military History Club.

Congratulations to senior Derek Yaek, named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

He scored in the top 3% nationally, out of 1.5 million students, on the 2022 Preliminary SAT, known as the PSAT, which Derek and other members of the Class of 2024 took in October 2022.

Derek was honored at the beginning of a school assembly in mid-October.

In addition to his achievement on the PSAT test, Derek scored a 1540 (out of a perfect 1600) on the SAT test.

Derek has said he was “sick as a dog” that day, and plans to retake the test for “bragging rights.”

Derek attended St. Augustine Grade School in Richmond, in northern Macomb County.

Derek is enrolled in five Advanced Placement (AP) courses this year, and has already taken 10 AP classes. He is ranked second in the Class of 2024, with a cumulative GPA of 4.55.

He volunteers regularly at St. Augustine as an altar server and at parish events, as well as working as a maintenance employee in the school.

Derek is currently considering colleges and potential majors. He spent two weeks at Northwestern, but is also interested in Stanford, Duke, Cornell, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Michigan. He is interested in etymology and languages, and has taught himself Latin and some Greek.

Derek and his brother Curtis, a sophomore, assist their parents, Jonathan and Jennifer, on the family farm. The Yaeks raise soybeans and corn.

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SCHO OL NEWS

Christopher Dean Named DENA Lasallian Educator of the Year Congratulations to Assistant Principal Christopher Dean, Class of 1989, named the “Lasallian Educator of the Year” by the Christian Brothers of the District of Eastern North America (DENA).

Dean attended St. Peter Grade School (now closed) in Harper Woods and the University of Detroit Mercy for his undergraduate degree. He majored in History, and his teaching certificate is in Social Studies.

Dean is the first De La Salle Collegiate educator to be recognized for this award since its inception in 1987.

He also earned a State of Michigan administrator certificate and has a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Michigan.

The award is presented to one individual who has been nominated by his peers and administration; those selected for the District Leadership Awards are selected by their ministries, and recognized for their exceptional work in touching the hearts and minds of their students.

Principal Brother Ken Kalinowski, ‘84, recognized Dean at a school assembly in mid-October. Dean received his award in person at the November 2023 Huether Conference. He was one of seven recipients nationwide.

Prior to coming to De La Salle in 2004, Dean was a teacher and administrator at St. Alphonsus in Dearborn from 1994-2003, and spent a year at the University of Detroit-Jesuit during the 2003-2004 school year as Dean of Students.

“De La Salle has always been and continues to be a truly special place, and I truly enjoy serving this community,” Dean said. “I am very grateful to the De La Salle family.”

“He has tirelessly served our school for over 20 years, as a teacher, administrator, chaperone, and advocate for our boys and school,” Brother Ken said.

“I am overwhelmed to even be considered for this award, let alone be named Lasallian Educator of the Year,” Dean said. “It is even more humbling to learn that no one from De La Salle Collegiate has been given this honor, especially considering the number of Brothers and teachers who have come before me or are now working with me.”

Dean’s wife Michaele, son Christian ‘19, and daughter Megan, Bishop Foley ‘23, were in attendance. The family lives in St. Clair Shores. Christian is currently working in New York City, while Megan is a freshman at Madonna College, studying American Sign Language.

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SCHO OL NEWS

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SCHO OL NEWS DLS Earns Honor Roll Status for AP Course Offerings

Music Program Rings in the Holidays

The College Board recently notified De La Salle that the school has earned Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll status for the 2022-2023 school year.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses.

DLS earned Honors in the “Silver” category, defined as the percentage of students in the graduating class who took five or more AP exams in high school, with at least one exam taken in either 9th or 10th grade.

Assistant Principal Christopher Dean, ‘89, said, “This recognition is further evidence of the achievements of our AP students. The College Board also noted that we achieved a ‘Platinum’ designation in the number of students taking five or more AP courses during their DLS careers.

Dean added, “This demonstrates a learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically through the most rigorous courses we have available. It also speaks to the relationships that our teachers form with students across the board, not just in AP, based on trust in an effort to perform at their highest level possible.”

The College Board also recognized DLS for the number of students in the graduating class (2023) who scored a three or higher on any AP exam taken during high school.

The De La Salle Winter Concert, presented on December 1, featured the school’s Pep and Concert Bands, along with the School Choir. The Regina Choral Ensemble also presented some combined choir pieces with the DLS group.

DLS Music Director Robert Cornwell, ‘19, said he is pleased with the students’ improvement.

“Their understanding of music is growing every day,” Cornwell said. “I am so proud of the progress they have made over this semester.”

In mid-November, two music professors from Cornwell’s alma mater, Albion College, visited DLS. Dr. David Abbott and Dr. Lia Jensen-Abbott spoke with Cornwell’s music classes and also performed during lunchtime in the DLS Chapel.

DLS offers a robust Advanced Placement curriculum, including the following courses for the 2023-2024 school year: • AP Biology • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • AP French • AP Government • AP Human Geography • AP Language and Composition • AP Literature and Composition • AP Microeconomics • AP Physics • AP Psychology • AP Spanish • AP Statistics • AP U.S. History Earlier this year, Dean noted that the May 2023 AP scores were the highest in six years.

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DE L A SALLE COLLEGIATE BUILDERS of BOYS. MAKERS of MEN.

2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As of June 30, 2023 & 2022

As of 6/30/2023 As of 6/30/2022 ASSETS: Cash $ 301,972 $ 420,130 Investments

$ 9,030,036 $ 7,906,901 Other Assets

$ 3,207,585 $ 1,330,420 Plant & Facilities

$ 9,233,345 $ 9,291,174

Total Assets

$ 21,772,938 $ 18,948,625 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS: Accounts Payable

Accrued Expenses

Deferred income

Refundable Advances - CARES Act

Line of Credit

Construction Loan

Pension Liability Net Assets

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$ 662,084 $ 113,395 $ 701,334 $ 819,203 $ 250,000 $ 1,644,675 $ 5,555,068 $ 12,027,179

$ 134,010 $ 111,271 $ 644,193 $ 819,203 $ 250,000 $ 1,810,259 $ 7,597,787 $ 7,581,902

$ 21,772,938

$ 18,948,625

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

For the year(s) ended June 30, 2023 & 2022

2023 Total 2022 Total TUITION, FEES AND OTHER SUPPORT: Tuition and Fees

$ 7,454,558 $ 7,689,273 Less Tuition Assistance

(2,209,068) (2,194,628) Net Tuition

$ 5,245,490 $ 5,494,645 Auxillary Enterprises and Net Investment Return $ 1,216,653 (564,772) Christian Brothers Dinner

$ 306,833 $ 212,432 Raffle $ 200,671 $ 200,745 Annual Giving

$ 1,946,558 $ 364,106 CARES Act Revenue

- $ 1,131,427 Scholarship and Tuition Assistance

$ 1,182,665 $ 708,331 Temporarily Restricted Gifts

$ 388,068 $ 1,446,505 Other Fundraisers

$ 125,289 $ 167,325 Capital Campaign - STEM Center

$ 1,321,821 Endowment Contributions

$ 1,203,767 $ 757,777 Other Contributions - Unrestricted

$ 1,013,223 $ 1,017,435 Total Revenues

EXPENSES: Programs and Services General and Administrative

Fundraising

$ 14,151,038

$ 10,935,956

$ 7,584,614 $ 2,109,054 $ 1,792,365

$ 7,034,326 $ 1,962,290 $ 1,704,139

Total Expenses $ 11,486,033 $ 10,700,755

Change in Net Assets from Operations $ 2,665,005 $ 235,201

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Pension Changes (1,780,272) (1,618,392) Recognition of Pension Liability - Total Other Activities $ (1,780,272) $ (1,618,392)

Change in Net Assets $ 4,445,277 $ 1,853,593

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Sources of Revenue - Fiscal 2023

Sources of Expense - Fiscal 2023

WAYS TO DONATE TO DE LA SALLE COLLEGIATE Your donation allows us to follow the Mission of the Brothers of the Christian Schools to provide a “human and Christian education - especially for the poor.” De La Salle Collegiate has been providing a Catholic, Lasallian education to young men since 1926.

With your gift, you demonstrate your confidence in the ability of De La Salle Collegiate to continue to be “Builders of Boys. Makers of Men.” We thank you in advance for your support.

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TYPES OF GIFTS Annual Gifts The Lasallian Fund is our annual fundraising initiative that provides the school with operating funds, as well as filling the gap between what tuition covers and what it actually costs us to educate our young men.

or to a Department, to the Recycling Program, or to anything that you would like to assist with a donation.

Scholarships Scholarship Funding directly provides financial aid to qualified De La Salle families. Any amount is gratefully accepted, and all donations go to students who need it.

Contact the Advancement Office for more information.

Opportunities also exist to sponsor a student with a full or half-year tuition called the Co-Pilot Sponsorship.

Endowment Funds Endowment Scholarship Funds at De La Salle are those funds with a minimum of $25,000 which is invested and the interest is used for tuition assistance. For more information on setting up an Endowed Scholarship, contact the Advancement Office.

Planned Gifts You can personally impact future generations of Pilots by naming De La Salle in your will. Those involved in planned giving are inducted into the Br. George Synan Society. For more information, contact the Advancement Office.

A Lasallian Fund Restricted Gift can be directed by you, the donor, to support any area of the school. Your gift can be directed to an Athletic Team, Club, or Activity,

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LASALLIAN FUND Why Give to the Lasallian Fund?

The Lasallian Fund is the name for our school’s annual request for your support. It is named the Lasallian Fund to reflect that we are a Lasallian school, and follow the Mission of our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, who instructed us to educate all students, regardless of their financial capability. To be true to that Mission, we keep our tuition as low as possible, actually charging less than it truly costs to educate each student. This is the financial gap we need to fill with the Lasallian Fund. Your gift is a tax-deductible opportunity to support Christian education, and invest in the future of the students of De La Salle Collegiate.

We thank all of those listed here who gave to the Lasallian Fund between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

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Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kogowski

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slowinski

Mr. Gregory J. Kontry

Mr. and Mrs. James Slubowski

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Kotwicki

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Smith

Mr. Valery F. Kraft

Mr. Mark F. Sorbo

Mr. Mark A. Kreger

Soul Space

Mr. John Kujawa

Mr. and Mrs. Remo Spica

Mr. Andrew J. Kulik

Mr. Michael Spica

Mr. Clarence J. F. LaBudde

De La Salle Faculty and Staff

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Lafata

Mr. Alexander M. Studnicka

Mr. Tristan C. Lago

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Suminski

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lamerato

Mr. Donald Swiatkowski

Ms. Kelly LaRose

Mr. and Mrs. David Tamulevich

Mr. Joseph Lawrence

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Thomas

Mrs. Maryalice Lesney

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Tomayko

Mr. Gregory E. Lewandowski

Mr. Michael Tucciarone

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lilla

Mr. Thomas J. Turri

Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Lilla

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Urbas

Mr. Peter A. Lisiecki

Mr. Salvatore Ventimiglia

Mr. and Mrs. Gaspare S. LoDuca

Mr. Harry C. Veryser

Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lucido III

Visionary Landscaping, Inc.

Mack Family Charitable Fund

Mr. Timothy Wagner

Mr. Timothy J. Mackey

Ms. Amy Wagner-Kotb

Ms. Amy McGill

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Wampuszyc

Mr. Matthew D. McKeon

Mr. Jack Weidenbach

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Mehall

Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. White

Mr. William Meldrum

Mr. Anthony G. Winkler

Mr. and Mrs. John Messina

Mr. Gregory Wojtas

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meyers

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wolf

Mr. Michael A. Migliore

Mrs. Ellen Zaccardelli

Mr. and Mrs. Sam M. Migliore

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Zacharko

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Miscavish Mr. Scot Moceri Mr. Jerome A. Moore

Conner & Glenfield Circle Up to $99

Mr. David E. Morath Mr. and Mrs. Pierce S. Morton

Mr. Vito Agrusa

Motown Limo

Mr. Robert Algar

Mr. Donald A. Mott

Mr. Jamari Allen

Move Realty LLC

Mr. William J. Allen

Ms. Sue Murphy

Anonymous

N.C. Cement Contractors, LLC

Mr. Calvin M Bacll

Mr. Robert L. Nader

Brother Anthony Baginski, FSC

Mr. John E. Nantais

Mr. Collin S. Bailey

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Osebold

Mr. Hollis M. Ballard

Mr. Ronald J. Pakula

Mr. DeShawn Beal

Mr. and Mrs. David S. Pardy

Mr. Casey T. Beleshi

Mr. David E. Pawlak

Mr. Cody A. Beleshi

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Pelzer

Mr. Domenico Belloli

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Pendolino

Mr. Dominic Beltramo

Mr. Howard Perman

Mr. Charles J. Bemis

Mr. Rudolph J.Persico

Mr. Brady A. Bennie

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LASALLIAN FUND Mrs. Jane Bertelsen

Mr. Edward Jacobson

Mr. Michael Perry

Mr. Javon R. Williams

Mr. Samuel L. Bickley

Mr. Jeremiah C. Johnson

Mr. Michele Pizzo

Mr. David C. Withers

Mr. Robert A. Bielinski

Mr. Ethan E. Johnstone

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Plansek

Mr. Devin Wouters

Mr. Daniel J. Bliss

Mr. Gabriel Jones

Mr. Walter G. Plasko

Mr. William C. Wroblewski

Mr. Hayden R. Boudreau

Mr. Julian R. Kajy

Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Pocalujka

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Wroblewski

Mr. Jacob Bowl

Mr. Franklin Kakos

Mr. Francesco J. Polonis

Mr. Jack Yanachik

Mr. Terence Brannigan Sr.

Mr. Martino Kas-Mikha

Mr. Oscar F. Poppe, Jr.

Mr. Conor D. Younes

Braxton Property Management

Mr. Daniel E. Kearney

Mr. James D. Priskey

Mr. Naeel Yousif

Mr. Jacob S. Brillati

Mr. De'Andre N. Kemp-Jordan

Mr. Robert J. Priskey

Mr. Daniel Yousif

Mr. Joseph Brillati

Mr. Quinn O. Kenefic

Mr. Adam Przszczewski

Mr. Ronald L. Zabawa

Mr. Adam J. Broski

Mr. Christopher J. King II

Mr. Kyle Quatrine

Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Zink

Mr. Luke D. Brown

Mr. Ryan Kirksey

Mr. Lawrence E. Rajewski

LTC. William E. Burns Sr.

Mr. Conner Koch

Mr. Dillion T. Rea

Mr. and Mrs. John Cafagna

Mr. James A. Koltuniak

Mr. Dominic A. Rea

Mr. Joshua T. Cichoracki

Mr. Gavin K. Kowalski

Mr. Antonio Romero

Ms. Fran Chiodini

Mr. Cameron A. Kozich

Mr. Joshua A. Rotole

Mr. Mason Collins

Mr. Carson D. Kraiza

Mr. Ryan Rotole

Mrs. Renee Cooley

Mrs. Geralyn Krause

Mr. Michael R. Saad

Mr. Evan Cooper

Ms. Rachel M. Krawczyk

Mr. Jackson Sancimino

Mr. Tyler J. Cooper

Mrs. Elvia Krawczyk

Mr. Bryce Sanderson

Mr. Jacob Crippen

Mr. David W. Kroll

Mr. William Sariol

Mr. Terrance Cummins Jr

Mr. Victor E. Kubani

Mr. Christopher Saucier

Mr. Austin R. Darr

Mr. John T. Kunath

Mr. John M. Schodowski

Mr. Joseph I. Dawoud

Mr. Jacob Lang

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Schwartz

Mr. Michael A. DellaLucia

Mr. Philip L. Lang

Mr. Jerome A. Sciturro

Mr. Brady S. DesMadryl

Mrs. Karen Lapanowski

Mr. Aaron R. Scopone

Mr. Colin D'Hondt

Mr. Cristian J. Lara

Mr. Chauncey Shaw

Mr. Brandan J. Dignan

Mr. John Larocca

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Sikora

Mr. Casimiro T. DiMaggio

Ms. Kaytee Lee

Mr. Mike L. Simasko

Mr. Dominic DiTrapani

Mr. Vincent M. Lertola

Mr. Michael A. Slusser

Mr. Brady Drogosh

Mr. Jesse M. Lietzow

Mr. Parker Smerek

Mr. Jacob Dupke

Mr. Hunter Lilla

Mr. Quincy Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Eckenrode

Mr. Salvatore J. Maceri IV

Mr. Peyton A. Smithling

Sister Patricia G. Eeckhout CDP

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Maher

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Snodgrass

Mr. Charles Emmon

Mr. Daniel J. Maluchnik

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Spence

Mr. Kevin W. Fage Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mann Jr.

Mr. Avery A. Spindler

Mr. Jacob J. Fawaz

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Marburger

Mr. James L. Spratke

Mr. Zachary J. Femminineo

Mr. Amadeo Marzorati

Mr. Joseph Stepho

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fencyk Jr.

Sister Kathleen Matz CDP

Mr. Daniel W. Storrs

Mr. Charles Finneran

Mr. Matthew J. McCarty

Mr. Jacob Stubbs

Ms. Jane C. Fisher

Mr. James R. McDonald

Mr. Kurt Sturos

Dr. Jeffrey Fischer

Mr. Robert F. McLean

Mr. Michael Sulaka

Mr. Christopher S. Ford

Mr. Djeka Micakovic

Mr. Sherron Sutton

Mr. James J. Franz

Mr. Ronald Michals

Mr. Sherron L. Sutton II

Mr. Gianni J. Fratarcangeli

Mr. Ronald C. Michals

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Tabacchi

Mr. William M. Furtaw

Mr. Johnathan P. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Taglione

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Gabriel

Mr. Arthur R. Miller

Mr. Maxwell C. Thamarus

Mr. Jake Gangola

Mr. Richard Miller

Mr. Preston J. Toutant

Mr. and Mrs. Marco F. Garavaglia

Mr. Brendan P. Milligan

Mr. Thomas E. Trakul

Mr. Justin Garber

Mr. Donald B. Miriani

Mr. Antonio A. Trivelloni

Mr. David Gardey

Mr. Aaron Mitchell

Mr. Leo M. Tucciarone

Mr. Luke Garner

Mr. Luke J. Moceri

Mr. Joseph R. Tuczak

Mr. Antonio J. Garofalo

Mr. Louis O. Mollicone

Mr. Terrace W.Turner

Mr. Jacob T. Gerbino

Mr. Michael L. Motowski

Mr. Idoteyin Umana

Mr. Walter E. Gerstner

Mr. Carl J. Mozal

Ms. Melanie Urban

Mr. Andrew P. Gingle

Mr. Mason J. Muer

Mr. Collin M. Urbas

Mr. Jerry A. Gintner

Mr. Grady S. Mullica

Mr. Mark Van Loon

Mr. Daniel C. Goeddeke

Mr. Mason G. Muragin

Mr. Benjamin Vanderdonck

Mr. David R. Goemaere

Mr. Matthew J. Muzik

Mr. Lucas J. VanNeste

Mr. Drew Gohlke

Mr. Triston Nichols

Mr. Ray Violante

Mr. Jack Green

Mr. Jason Nielsen

Mr. Dominic E. Violante

Mr. John Griffith

Mr. Gjon T. Nikollaj

Mr. James R. Walter

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Grifka

Mr. Dean Oakie

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Warchol

Mr. Richard W. Hamlin

Mr. Nathan O'Donnell

Mr. Benjamin J. Weir III

Mrs. Marjorie E. Hanley

Mr. Jonathan C. Opolski

Mr. Nolan M. Wheeler

Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Hapanowicz

Mr. Christopher Pagano

Mr. Aaron C. White

Mr. Roland M. Hernandez

Mr. Dante Pancotto

Mr. Brian K. White II

Mr. Hunter M. Hoberg

Mr. Lucas C. Pasternak

Mr. Nathan White

Mr. Luke R. Horlocker

Mrs. Mary Pellerito

Mr. Brian K. White

Mr. Joseph Iacona

Mr. Logan J. Percha

Mr. Devin B. Williams

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GIFTS IN KIND Mr. Jeffrey Fratarcangeli Mr. Mark A. Kotwicki Mr. Lawrence G. Rancilio

Auxiom: The Gold Standard in Business IT Matt Loria

EA Graphics Rich Artymovich

Holiday Pizza Charlie Seip

Jet's Pizza DJ Hill

King Developments, Inc. Paul Brillati

ENDOWMENT GIFTS Brother Robert Carnaghi Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mr. William Messina

Christian Brothers’ Auxiliary Endowed Scholarship Fund Christian Brothers Auxiliary of De La Salle

Class of 1963 Endowed Scholarship Fund Mr. Joel Abramowitz Mr. Gerald K. Brisson Mr. Jamie Coker Ms. Marie Elsey Mr. and Mrs. Matt Elsey Mr. Rodrigo Fernandez Mr. John D. Fleck

The Peter and Connie Cracchiolo Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Peter J. and Constance M. Cracchiolo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Cracchiolo Mr. John W. Culos Mr. Gregory J. DeMars Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. DeMars Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Treder

Wayne Davis Endowment Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Davis

Gerald H. Dryer Endowed Scholarship Fund

Loepp Family Foundation Pilot Center Endowed Scholarship Fund Daniel J. Loepp Family Foundation

Robert J. Mansfield Endowment Fund Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Mansfield Jr.

Wallace and Joann Ozog Endowed Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ozog

Alexander Scapini Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Anonymous

Ms. Allison Gartung

Ms. Mary Ann Dryer

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brillati

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gossman

Mr. Timothy E. Dryer

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DePonio

Yande Guo Mr. James Hatfield Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kim Mr. Arthur Mohall Ms. Karen Pagonas Mr. Robert J. Pawlik Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Rysiewski Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Schefke Ms. Julie Sullivan Mr. Joseph Syed Mr. Dean Tang Mr. Robert E. Thomas Mr. George Wuornos

General Endowment Fund Anonymous

Timothy and Susan Grajewski De La Salle Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grajewski

Michael Kedzierski Endowed Scholarship Fund David W. Elliott Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Esler Ms. Stephanie Giorio Ms. Sheri Giorio Mr. George Gregorich Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hawley Mr. Matthew Koral Ms. Loveann Maher

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scapini Mrs. Teresa E. Scapini Mr. Sherwood Schartner Mr. John Snider Ms. Diane Thime Mr. Matthew Visconti Mr. Aaron G. Wladischkin

Leo G. Schulte Endowment Fund Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Schulte

Michael and Rebecca Sokol Endowment Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sokol

Daniel Staperfene Memorial Endowment Fund Joanne Nicolay Foundation/S. Gary Spicer, Sr. President

Darryl and Ryan Tsatsos Endowed Scholarship Fund Mr. Gary DeSantis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin Ms. Kailee Pilotti Ms. Mary Rosen Ms. Katelynn Ruman Dr. and Mrs. David Scapini Mr. and Mrs. Mark Scapini Ms. Melissa Scapini

Ms. Patricia Hayduk

Ms. Lydia Carmona

Mr. Alan R. Hopp

Ms. Krystn Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jarvis

Mr. Theresa A. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Barns

Mr. Brendan S. Johnson

Mr. Franklin C. Eckenrode

Ms. Shirley Kessler

Ms. Tracey Eichenlaub

Gary DiGiuseppe Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. John Levin

Ms. Mary J. Dereszewski

Ms. Amy Marcella

Mr. Mark Dunn

Mr. Irving Freeman

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Mr. James Gillis

Ms Carol Murphy

Mr. Michael Godin

Mr. Bob Nichols

Mr. Donald Hackman

Mr. David Maas

Doug Esler Scholarship Fund

Anonymous

Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Otto D.D.S.

Mr. Neil Haus

Mr. Ronald C. Michals

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Autio

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Riedel

Mrs. Donna M. Henson

Mr. Robert Warchol

Mr. David Barstys

Ms. Kathleen Sapia

Mr. Stephen Hettrick

Mr. Donald Smick

Mrs. Carol L. Hummer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Marianne Smith

International Brotherhood of Electricians

Ms. Clarissa Soong

Mr. Michael J. Jawor

Ms. Stella Stimac

Ms. Bonni Jewell

Mr. and Mrs. John Stimac

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jolly

Mr. Scott Stimac

Ms. Linda Knarre

Ms. Donna M. Telly

Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Kowalski

Ms. Carol Ventimiglia

Ms. Carol Kulish

Ms. Karen Zerante

Ms. Antionette Ledwon

Matthew Bahns Scholarship Fund

Mr. Frank Dunham

Dr. Gilbert Bazil Scholarship Fund

Mrs. Louise Bazil

Brothers' Table Fund

Mr. Roy A. Giacomazzi

Brother Tom Lackey Scholarship Fund

John A. DeSantis Memorial Scholarship Fund

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Berlin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Berriman Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bortman

Mr. Garrett C. Keais

Ms. Charisse Boychuk

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Loy

Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin III

Mr. Joshua E. Redoute

Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Carra

The Jeff Brune Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Culos

Co-Pilot Sponsorship Fund

The D'Addezio Family Mr. and Mrs. Fred D'Amore Mr. and Mrs. Frank D'Amore Ms. Paula Denton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Galbenski Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gikas

Christian Brothers Auxiliary of

Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Gonzalez

De La Salle

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harris

General Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mr. David E. Ledwon Mr. Ronald F. Ledwon Mr. James Libs

Ms. Jill R. Allison

Mr. Thomas M. Lizza

Anonymous

Ms. Lynn T. Lowinger

Mr. James Birko

Ms. Heather Lucas

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SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS Mr. Michael R. Mackool Mr. Tom Madison Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Martel Mrs. M. Rita Martin MGR Realty LLC Mr. Joseph J. Molitor Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC Mr. Eric Neisch

Barb and Ed Jackman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Anonymous

Jean Landa Memorial Fund

Mr. Todd Piersol Mr. Scott Rafferty Mr. Robert Riehl Sr. Mr. Paul Roehrig Mr. Grogory Rogos Mr. Matthew L. Rohr Mrs. Joanne Saucier Mr. Anthony Schena Ms. Andrea Scoles Ms. Lori Shipman Specialty Steel Treating, Inc. Mr. Kerry Terman Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Eti Umana Ms. MaryAnn Vanhevel Ms. Charlotte Varzi Ms. Linda Waltereit Mr. Eric Wlodkowski Mr. Richard Zaccardelli

Mr. and Mrs. James Birko

K/E Electric

Ms. Lydia Carmona

Lasallian Award

Ms. Kim M. Balgenorth

Ed Martel Scholarship Fund

Mr. Thomas T. Petzold Jr.

Ms. Krystn Clark Mr. John J. Cueter Ms. Theresa A. Davis Ms. Mary J. Dereszewski Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dunn

Ms. Judith Brewer

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin C. Eckenrode

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grand

Ms. Tracey Eichenlaub

Ms. Elizabeth Martel

Mr. William M. Furtaw

Ms. Kathryn Propst

Mr. and Mrs. James Gillis

Robert L. and Jane Kay Nugent Scholarship Fund

Mrs. Jane Kay Nugent

Pilot Pride Scholarship Fund

Mr. Michael Godin Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Hapanowicz

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan J. Stella

St. Joe's Blue Jay Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zaccardelli Mr. Douglas M. Zifilippo Mr. Mark Zygmontowicz Specialty Steel Treating, Inc

James and Alma Van Camp Family Foundation

James and Alma Van Camp Family Foundation

Viviano Scholarship Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Dennis K. DeLapp

Wayne A. Davis Memorial Scholarship

Ms. Jacqueline Check

Ms. Linda Knarre Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Kraszewski

Robert Jon Stella Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wlodkowski

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly Dr. Lester J. Kobylak

The Sam and Nada Simon Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Walajtys

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hettrick

Catholic Lawyers Society-Steven Grobbel

The Sam and Nada Simon Scholarship Fund

Ms. MaryAnn Vanhevel

Dr. and Mrs. Louis N. Herbert

Anonymous

Ms. Amanda M. Petzold Mr. Thomas T. Petzold

Mr. Joseph J. Balcerowiak

Clarus Lighting and Controls

Mr. Douglas M. Zifilippo

Mr. Colin M. Petzold

Donor Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Binder

Mr. Brian Zawislak

William J. Gilbane Scholarship Fund

Ms. Jill R. Allison

Caniff Electric

Mr. Thomas Nummer Mr. Christopher L. Pierce

Brother George Synan Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ledwon Mr. Ronald F. Ledwon Ms. Antionette Ledwon Mr. James Libs Mr. Thomas M. Lizza P.C. Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC Mr. and Mrs. Eric Neisch Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nummer Mr. Todd Piersol Mr. Lawrence E. Rajewski Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roehrig

Mr. and Mrs. S. George Kurz

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Schwartz

St. Joseph's Dads Club

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Rohr Mr. Anthony Settimo

Mr. and Mrs. William Petzold

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard F. Solecki Sr.

The Gilbane Foundation / Everett Gabriel

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Terman Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Thompson

MEMORIAL GIFTS Anonymous

Al Baumgart

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Florin Berca

Mrs. Jane Berca

Ms. Barbara Blake Ms. Judith Casey Mr. and Mrs. James Elsass Ms. Katherine D. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Jawor Ms. Lynn T. Lowinger Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rafferty

Jimmy Berezik

Anonymous

Michelle Blunk

Joe Bonar

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Brother John Brown

Mr. Douglas J. McArdle

Ronald Buehler

Mrs. Jo Ann M. Buehler

Glen Burkett

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly

Albert Callewaert

Ms. Amy Wagner-Kotb

Dr. Ray Ciaglowski

Mr. Christopher L. Pierce

Henry Chiodini

Ms. Fran Chiodini

Terry Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riehl Sr.

John Connarn

Mrs. Pat Connarn

Charles Cornillie

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly

Sam DiLegge

Mrs. Lisa DiLegge

Lawrence Eppers

Ms. Charlotte Varzi

Loretta G. Esler

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Autio Mr. David Barstys Mr. and Mrs. John D. Berlin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Berriman Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bortman Ms. Charisse Boychuk Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin III Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Carra The D'Addezio Family Mr. and Mrs. Fred D'Amore Mr. and Mrs. Frank D'Amore Ms. Paula Denton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Galbenski Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gikas Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Griffin

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harris

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MEMORIAL GIFTS Ms. Patricia Hayduk Mr. Alan R. Hopp Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jarvis Mr. Brendan S. Johnson Ms. Shirley Kessler

Gerald Kowalski

Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Kowalski

Nicodemus Krawczyk

Donna M. Henson

Mr. and Mrs. John Levin Ms. Amy Marcella Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC Ms Carol Murphy Mr. Bob Nichols Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Otto D.D.S. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Riedel Ms. Kathleen Sapia

Jean Landa

Caniff Electric

Clarus Lighting and Controls K/E Electric

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith

Anonymous

Ms. Clarissa Soong Ms. Stella Stimac Mr. and Mrs. John Stimac

Anonymous

Ms. Donna M. Telly Ms. Carol Ventimiglia

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Elaine Lozen

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly

Ms. Cathie Zerante Ms. Karen Zerante

Walt Fitzhenry

Anonymous

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Remo and Rita Fraschetti

Ms. Linda Fraschetti

Grant Holland

Ms. Lori Shipman

Dr. Kenneth Honn

Mr. Joel Abramowitz Jamie Coker Ms. Marie Elsey Mr. Matt Elsey

Mr. Rodrigo Fernandez Ms. Allison Gartung Mr. Patrick Gossman Yande Guo Mr. James Hatfield Mr. Harold Kim Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Mackool Mr. Arthur Mohall Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC Ms. Karen Pagonas Mr. Joseph Syed Ms. Julie Sullivan Mr. Dean Tang Mr. and Mrs. George Wuornos

Gene Hummer

Mrs. Carol L. Hummer

Ronald Idziak

Anonymous

Jason Maas

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Peter Maceroni

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gendernalik Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Norb Madison

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madison

Jerome Madynski

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Edward Martel

Ms. Judith Brewer

Geraldine Meldrum

Anonymous

Robert Meldrum

Mr. William Meldrum

Joseph J. Molitor

Mrs. Connie Molitor

Daniel Moore

Anonymous

Anonymous

De La Salle Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Ann James

Anonymous

MGR Realty LLC Mr. Gregory Rogos Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schena Ms. Andrea Scoles

Christopher Saucier

Anonymous

Ms. Carol Kulish Ms. Linda Waltereit

Alex Scapini

Mr. Matthew Koral

Roger Scherer

Mr. Neil Haus

Thomas Strobl

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Barbara Trotta

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Dr. Jeremiah G. Turcotte

Ms. Elizabeth M. Turcotte

Eyi and Arit Umana

Mr. and Mrs. Eti Umana

John Welsand

Ms. Bonni Jewell Ms. Elaine Gaul

The Lamping Family Ms. Heather Lucas Mr. Kurt Sturos

Mr. Larry Wiegand

Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Robert Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly

Father Robert Witkowski

Donna M. Henson

Jerome F Zemla

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Pelzer

Mr. David Buckler Mr. Austin B. Cheek Mr. John C. Monigold BFSC

Diane Morency's Granddaughter

Anonymous

IN HONOR OF/ IN SUPPORT OF Brendan Harper

Mr. Tim Andre

Mr. Kevin Harper

David Parse

Mr. Gary St. Hilaire

De La Salle Faculty and Staff

Barbara Jackman

Rita Lentz

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Jolly

Mr. Scott Stimac

Mrs. M. Rita Martin

Mrs. Joanne Saucier

Thomas Landa

Mr. Donald Smick

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Martel

Roger Rinke

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madison

Richard Rogos

Anonymous

Ms. Patricia Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hackman

Edward Kotwicki

Mr. Mark A. Kotwicki

Tony Mattar

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Marburger

Larry Stefani's 90th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Taglione

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 58

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Jerry Zaccardelli

Ms. Jill R. Allison Anonymous Mr. James Birko

Ms. Lydia Carmona Ms. Krystn Clark Mr. Theresa A. Davis Mr. Franklin C. Eckenrode Ms. Tracey Eichenlaub Ms. Mary J. Dereszewski Mr. Mark Dunn Mr. James Gillis Mr. Michael Godin Mr. Stephen Hettrick Ms. Linda Knarre Ms. Antionette Ledwon Mr. David E. Ledwon Mr. Ronald F. Ledwon Mr. James Libs Mr. Thomas M. Lizza Mr. Eric Neisch Mr. Thomas Nummer Mr. Todd Piersol Mr. Paul Roehrig Mr. Matthew L. Rohr Specialty Steel Treating, Inc. Mr. Kerry Terman Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Thompson Ms. MaryAnn Vanhevel Mr. Eric Wlodkowski Mr. Richard Zaccardelli Mr. Douglas M. Zifilippo

LIFETIME ALUMNI MEMBERS

2022-2023 Alumni Dues The De La Salle Collegiate Alumni Association is a tiered system designed to fit the needs and means of our alumni. Paid alumni dues will be used to offset the cost of alumni events. These include, but are not limited to, the 1926 Society, Pilot Bar, Business, and Medical Association events, college visits, and class events.

Purple Level: $19.26 Become an annual 1926 Society Supporter. Designed especially for graduates within the last 10 years, graduates will receive access to the Pilot Bar, Business, and Medical Associations.

Gold Level: $100.00 Pilot Supporter For those who graduated more than 10 years ago. Receive annual access to the Pilot Bar, Business, and Medical Associations, as well as invitations to future DLS Alumni Association events and special promotions.

Christian Brothers: $250.00 Lifetime Member Receive a lifetime admission pass to all DLS home athletic events, access to the Pilot Bar, Business, and Medical Associations, and invitations to future lifetime member events and special promotions.

We also need to recognize our 700+ alumni who are already lifetime members. We appreciate their support!

1944

Frank Warchol

1958

Roger Laske

1964

Richard Kirsammer

1968

Gary Andre

1945

Henry Hug

1958

Andrew Savel

1964

Francis Kobylarz

1968

Dominic Carbone

1946

Joseph Browne

1958

Thomas Schmidt

1964

James Koltuniak

1968

James Carter

1946

Wenzel Koch

1958

Jerome Trombley

1964

Paul Mansfield

1968

Gerard Dettloff

1947

Werner Hintzen

1959

Sigmund Ancerewicz

1964

Gerald Meller

1968

Richard DiLaura

1948

Francis Wilson

1959

Anthony Catullo

1964

Joseph Wyskiel

1968

Dennis Fabris

1949

John Dubois

1959

James Clor

1964

Daniel Zolik

1968

Wallace Gasiewicz

1949

James Fitzpatrick

1959

Robert Jassoy

1965

Lou Achille

1968

Michael Hapanowicz

1949

Robert Rawlings

1959

William Lyons

1965

Denis Callewaert

1968

Peter Keefe

1950

Louis Herbert

1959

Joseph Meerschaert

1965

Sandy Fratarcangeli

1968

Robert Loepp

1950

Anthony Mattar

1959

Joseph Melcher

1965

Dennis Guest

1968

Paul Marzolino

1950

W. John Miottel

1959

Alfred Sottrel

1965

James Hoffski

1968

Pierce Morton

1950

Reinhold Reuter

1960

Frank Bova

1965

Michael Karwoski

1968

Edward Niemyjski

1951

Louis Guswiler

1960

Leonard Bugajewski

1965

Daniel Kotwicki

1968

Lawrence Papcun

1951

Philip Walby

1960

James Choike

1965

Mark Kotwicki

1968

Ronald Porter

1951

Douglas Wing

1960

Robert Mizer

1965

Pascal Koyton

1968

David Poxon

1952

Russel Galorneau

1960

Harry Spanke

1965

Walter Kraszewski

1968

Michael Slezak

1952

Lee Smith

1961

John Balconi

1965

Joseph Marchetti

1968

Joseph Walrad

1953

James Guertin

1961

Herman Bobak

1965

John Nicol

1969

Thomas Boos

1953

Ronald Loesch

1961

Roy Giacomazzi

1965

Louis Pocalujka

1969

David Claeys

1953

Norman Miller

1961

Edward Hamelrath

1965

John Somogyi

1969

Dennis Dalton

1953

Robert Mrozinski

1961

Stephen McShane

1965

Eric Watkins

1969

Michael Florentine

1953

Robert Westrick

1961

Richard Molitor

1966

Mitchell Bobrowiecki

1969

Edward Hagan

1954

William Giovan

1961

Thomas Packla

1966

Paul Chancey

1969

Michael Kennedy

1954

Edwin Haun

1961

Ronald Pakula

1966

Rodney Gawel

1969

Michael Kus

1954

Norbert Oldani

1961

Arthur Peters

1966

Terry Giannico

1969

Daniel McBride

1954

Alphonse Santino

1961

James Polonis

1966

William Hanlon

1969

Robert Pastrick

1955

Robert Brenner

1961

Thomas Turri

1966

Harold Hughes

1969

Walter Plasko

1955

Kenneth Coakley

1961

Joseph Uniewski

1966

Joseph Kuhn

1969

Mitchell Poznanski

1955

Gerald Grayson

1962

Richard Bergen

1966

Ralph Lane

1969

Alan Rudzewicz

1955

Charles Lucas

1962

John Breza

1966

Robert Lasser

1969

Laurence Salive

1955

Thomas Neych

1962

Mark Christopher

1966

Joseph Palazzolo

1969

Mark Scheible

1955

Leonard Trotta

1962

Robert Cucchetti

1966

George Smiley

1969

Robert Smetanka

1956

Gerald Boroski

1962

Paul Geck

1966

Anthony Spina

1969

Joseph Sullivan

1956

Kenneth Currie

1962

Daniel Lord

1966

James Topp

1969

Mark Wojcik

1956

Roger Grimaldi

1962

Denis Wilemski

1966

Mark Zink

1969

Timothy Wojkiewicz

1956

Marvin Kowalewski

1962

Gerald Zmyslo

1967

John Anderson

1970

John Bernard

1956

J. Douglas Madeley

1963

Robert Deputat

1967

Ralph Barwick

1970

Kenneth Hafeli

1956

Thomas Mueller

1963

Vincent Garrisi

1967

Carl Benninger

1970

Mark Kreger

1957

William Furtaw

1963

Lawrence Herta

1967

Joseph Chiesa

1970

Thomas Loepp

1957

William Gelineau

1963

Donald Salkowski

1967

Michael Cipponeri

1970

Richard Pawlak

1957

Joseph Periard

1963

Michael Schefke

1967

Vincent Crispignani

1970

Jeffrey Sadowski

1958

Lawrence Banas

1963

Robert Thomas

1967

Walter Kwik

1970

Richard Smetanka

1958

Joseph Bricio

1963

Michael Wilk

1967

Adolph Lohwasser

1970

Raymond Szymanski

1958

Kenneth Gabriel

1964

Russell Agosta

1967

James Osebold

1970

Douglas Tomayko

1958

Michael Gilin

1964

Robert Cole

1967

Randolph Paschke

1971

Gary Arendoski

1958

Thomas Jennings

1964

Gerald Fedelem

1967

James Quasarano

1971

Mark Gnaster

1958

Michael Kapral

1964

Walter Gaer

1967

Norman Scherr

1971

Richard Hagan

1958

John Kunath

1964

Stephen Gerling

1967

Robert Sharkey

1971

Thomas Howe

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1971

Mark Hrabovsky

1977

John Brusewitz

1981

Anthony Nader

1986

Anthony Zoia

1971

Steven Hug

1977

Stephen Fabirkiewicz

1981

Stanley Singer

1987

Steven Addy

1971

Thaddeus Kedzierski

1977

John Fioritto

1981

George Sokolosky

1987

Joseph Ciesinski

1971

Thomas Mann

1977

Charles Kosanke

1981

Paul Treder

1987

Brian DeVirgilio

1971

D. Kenneth Peters

1977

Ronald Maiorano

1981

Paul Veltri

1987

Paul Dominski

1971

Paul Rizzo

1977

Michael McCabee

1982

John Bautista

1987

Timothy Dryer

1971

William Tanoury

1977

Michael McCarthy

1982

John Bencie

1987

Christopher Fischer

1971

Melvin VanHowe

1977

Nicholas Morang

1982

John Bettin

1987

Richard Francisco

1971

John Zmiejko

1977

Thomas Perna

1982

Carl Bolchi

1987

Gary Gross

1972

David Clarkson

1977

Jeffrey Primeau

1982

Donald Calcaterra

1987

Robert Kirsch

1972

Robert Mann

1977

Neil Sikora

1982

Hugh McGillivray

1987

Damien Macielinski

1972

Michael McCarthy

1977

John Spitzbarth

1982

Toby Monforton

1987

John Marlow

1972

John Meisner

1977

Timothy Tomas

1982

Christopher Rankin

1987

Jeffrey Radtke

1972

William Sanders

1977

Anthony Van Howe

1982

Kip Walby

1987

Joseph Rosasco

1972

Mark Sikora

1977

Jeffrey Wiegand

1982

Christopher Wisniewski

1987

David Salkowski

1972

Gary Sikorski

1977

David Yankovich

1983

Eric Braathen

1987

Thomas Sherry

1972

Raymond Tyc

1977

Paul Zebrowski

1983

James Condino

1987

Martin Sikora

1972

Mark Wiegand

1978

Peter Carlin

1983

Jeffrey Gilleran

1987

Horacio Sobol

1972

Gerard Wojcik

1978

Michael Desjardine

1983

Joseph Graham

1987

Sean Stawiasz

1972

Roger Ziemba

1978

Dennis Drenikowski

1983

Christopher Grossi

1987

Matthew Tanielian

1973

Martin Bury

1978

Daniel Driessche

1983

Kevin Houle

1987

Michael VanAntwerp

1973

John Cashen

1978

Stephen Femminineo

1983

Robert Jones

1987

Mark Wheeler

1973

Dennis Drobek

1978

Patrick Garvey

1983

Paul Kucharek

1988

Thomas Barba

1973

Arthur Garbarino

1978

Michael Grekowicz

1983

Robert MacKool

1988

Michael Carsley

1973

Douglas Geoga

1978

Michael Gross

1983

Craig Schmantowsky

1988

Patrick Cummins

1973

Thomas Grzywacz

1978

Mark Jacob

1983

Michael Seneski

1988

John Dakmak

1973

Gregory Kontry

1978

Karl Kornack

1983

Gregory Shea

1988

David Evans

1973

James LaChance

1978

Thomas Kosanke

1983

Kevin Stawiasz

1988

James Fuller

1973

Michael LaChance

1978

Keith Kowalski

1983

Paul Temerowski

1988

Steven Haag

1973

Michael Maddens

1978

Peter Lucido

1983

Mark Wisniewski

1988

Joseph Hallman

1973

Martin Makowski

1978

Ronald Mitzel

1983

John Zebrowski

1988

Van Hauswirth

1973

Michael Mattei

1978

Mark Mordell

1984

Edward Barkume

1988

Jacob Hellrung

1973

Joseph Merritt

1978

Andrew Moro

1984

Brian Carvill

1988

William Iacona

1973

Mark Miller

1978

David Parrott

1984

Matthew Flynn

1988

Clifford Kaye

1973

Dennis Popiel

1978

Michael Shea

1984

Robert Gesell

1988

Ralph Koss

1973

Michael Szatkowski

1978

Richard Slowinski

1984

Darrell Goolsby

1988

Daniel Kotwicki

1973

Charles Wolschlager

1979

William Allen

1984

William Hillmer

1988

Kevin Kulwicki

1973

Thomas Wrobel

1979

Paul Hartzell

1984

Keith Karpinski

1988

Edward Lis

1974

John Kaczanowski

1979

Mark Kosanke

1984

Joseph Lograsso

1988

Dennis Loughlin

1974

Brian LaChance

1979

Peter MacLean

1984

Michael McDonnell

1988

Timothy Mackey

1974

William Lodholz

1979

Mark Surmont

1984

Michael Nowaczyk

1988

James Maisano

1974

Ronald Penkala

1979

Ronald VanderMeulen

1984

Charles Raffoul

1988

Allan Malinowski

1974

James Priskey

1979

Paul Viviano

1984

Thomas Rosati

1988

Bryan McIntyre

1974

Anthony Scicluna

1980

Mario Apruzzese

1984

Terrence Steyaert

1988

Frank Petruzzello

1974

Salvatore Simone

1980

James Baumgart

1984

Thaddeus Winiarski

1988

Frank Thomas

1974

Raymond Skowronski

1980

Thomas Constance

1984

Sean Youngren

1988

Michael Weir

1974

Gary Smetanka

1980

Joseph DeLave

1985

David Bamford

1989

Mark Bankstahl

1974

David Zelmanski

1980

Frank Erace

1985

Michael Barkume

1989

Jason Beres

1975

Frederick Bartolomei

1980

John Franchy

1985

Thomas Borgula

1989

Matthew Borgula

1975

Michael Decker

1980

Paul Grimaldi

1985

Daniel Calcaterra

1989

Donald Burkhardt

1975

Gerald Kanka

1980

Thomas Klein

1985

Thomas Gebeck

1989

Robert Dameron

1975

Joseph Klick

1980

Timothy McDonnell

1985

Angel Gomez

1989

John Dell'Isola

1975

Daniel Loepp

1980

Christopher Mehall

1985

Thomas Smith

1989

Kevin Harper

1975

Michael Michalak

1980

John Miscavish

1985

Matthew Wegrzynowicz

1989

Daniel Hill

1975

Matthew Rohr

1980

Scott Mordell

1985

Christopher Zielinski

1989

Thomas Keuten

1975

Mark Rusch

1980

Terrance Phillips

1986

George Deratany

1989

William Kolakowski

1975

John Shea

1980

Stephen Plocinik

1986

William Edwards

1989

David Lentz

1975

Mark Torzy

1980

Robert Rudzewicz

1986

Christopher Eperjesy

1989

Matthew Lorio

1975

Gerald Zaccardelli

1980

Andrew Schoenherr

1986

Andrew Gesell

1989

Raffaele Muglia

1975

Richard Zahodnic

1980

Joseph Szynkowski

1986

Edwin Hoover

1989

Patrick Porte

1976

David Baumgart

1981

Gregory Barterian

1986

Thomas Landy

1989

Michael Trombley

1976

Bruce Bernier

1981

Kevin Braye

1986

Michael Lilla

1989

Roger Valade

1976

Steven DeRaedt

1981

Richard Deary

1986

Gregory Martin

1989

Craig Wilking

1976

Anthony Femminineo

1981

Anthony DiGirolamo

1986

Michael Opsommer

1989

Joseph Zajchowski

1976

Ronald Gostek

1981

Jeffrey Jamerino

1986

Steven Pozzi

1990

Jason Batke

1976

Patrick Hensler

1981

John Kravitz

1986

Mark Rowinski

1990

Bradley Caloia

1976

Brian Milobowski

1981

Joseph Lafata

1986

Kenneth Rymiszewski

1990

David Femminineo

1976

Anthony Schneider

1981

Eric Leszczynski

1986

Christopher Simons

1990

Christopher Fett

1976

John Schodowski

1981

Thomas Mathews

1986

David Van Ittersum

1990

Jason Gilleran

1976

David Videtta

1981

John Meyers

1986

Michael Zanoni

1990

Mario Izzi

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LIFETIME ALUMNI MEMBERS 1990

Robert Lewandowski

1994

Kenneth Kuptz

2000

Daniel Nunes

2011

Robert Squiers

1990

Michael Malinowski

1994

Jeffrey Malinowski

2000

Shaun Rapske

2011

Alexander Tu

1990

Marcus Pillion

1994

Michael McCarron

2000

Jason Walewski

2011

Kent Woody

1990

Joseph Rheker

1994

John Monigold

2001

Michele Chirco

2011

Zachary Zebrowski

1990

Charles Rospierski

1994

David Pruden

2001

John Cusmano

2011

Nicholas Zingas

1990

Anthony Spica

1994

Todd Rutledge

2001

Donald Jaeger

2012

Matthew Beam

1990

David Tamulevich

1994

John Samulak

2001

Loukas Kalliantasis

2012

Ryan Carey

1990

Peter Watson

1994

Jon Tosch

2001

James Kelly

2012

Alexander Dabish

1990

Robert Wilk

1994

Andrew Zink

2001

Matthew Krakowski

2012

Aryell Pasternak

1990

David Zablocki

1995

Richard Artymovich

2001

Nicholas Maddens

2013

Marco Bollini

1991

Benjamin Aloia

1995

Michael Baldarotta

2001

Andrew Sellers

2013

Jonathan Chmura

1991

Andrew Andre'

1995

Gregory Barr

2001

Raymond Testori

2013

David Dinka

1991

James Barber

1995

David Billings

2002

Douglas Boldys

2013

Charles Drabik

1991

Todd Benigni

1995

Christopher Chandler

2002

Matthew Carnaghi

2013

Ian Jozefowicz

1991

Matthew Boddy

1995

David Degrande

2002

John Elkhoury

2013

Joseph Lopez

1991

Anthony Catalina

1995

Eric Kerkmaz

2002

Anthony Lamerato

2014

Christopher Aiello

1991

Michael Chabot

1995

David Lavigne

2002

Brian Meldrum

2014

Matthew Bayer

1991

Gerard Dryer

1995

Anthony Lodato

2002

Gerard Peczeniuk

2014

Anthony Carabelli

1991

Dylan Hess

1995

Matthew Loria

2002

Joseph Penkala

2014

Nolan Kavanagh

1991

Gary Jenkins

1995

Edward Mauch

2002

Matthew Pisching

2014

Cameron Podolski

1991

Scott Kalkofen

1995

Michael Salgat

2002

Adam Sullivan

2014

Carter Wilson

1991

Frank Knechtl

1995

Charles Seip

2002

Justin Turner

2015

Daniel Michalak

1991

John Kolakowski

1995

Evan Tanner

2002

Adam Zajac

2015

Michael Migliore

1991

Scott Ross

1996

Richard Barch

2003

Peter Cracchiolo

2015

Nathan Rushing

1991

Joel Schmidt

1996

Matthew Bitonti

2003

Thomas Depue

2015

Mario Simone

1991

Jeremy Schokora

1996

Donald Ciaravino

2003

Kevin Fitzhenry

2015

Marco Simony

1991

Paul Shumejko

1996

Scot Ciarkowski

2003

Brandon Kalasho

2015

Raymond Skowronski

1991

Gregory Sobol

1996

Jeffrey Fisher

2003

Bradley Sabo

2016

Justin La Rue

1991

Peter Yonka

1996

Gerald Gamalski

2003

Matthew Schneller

2016

Vincent Lograsso

1991

David Zink

1996

Christopher Kraszewski

2003

David Stoffel

2016

Jonathan Miscavish

1992

Brian Belloli

1996

Randy Lagrou

2004

Daniel Cetnar

2017

Nicholas Aiello

1992

Joseph Bobzin

1996

Christopher Ozog

2004

Craig Meisner

2018

Hunter Broski

1992

Sean Bukowski

1996

Thomas Teklinski

2004

Andrew Pozolo

2018

Jared La Rue

1992

Christopher Conflitti

1996

Casimir Zalewski

2004

Cory Sheridan

2019

Alexander Maas

1992

Dominic Gardner

1997

Joseph DePonio III

2004

Jonathan Stano

2020

Joseph Opolski

1992

Alois Gerlach

1997

Jeffrey Jones

2004

Alvin John Vargas

2021

William Boulus

1992

Andrew Kendall

1997

Matthew Kelley

2005

Ross Cassidy

2021

Thomas Petruzzello

1992

Michael Kohler

1997

Matthew Lavigne

2005

Michael Hayosh

2021

Bryan Schneider

1992

John Kulish

1997

Christopher Pasternak

2005

Matthew Kocsis

2021

Seth Waters

1992

Jay Lang

1997

Bryan Rakowski

2005

Andrew Mastay

2021

Nicholas Yee

1992

Paul Lanzi

1997

Michael Sauger

2006

David Colville

2022

Jack Nelson

1992

George Manor

1997

Russ Sclafani

2006

David Griffin

2023

Jonathan Opolski

1992

William Mansfield

1997

Neil Sobeck

2007

Frederick Bartolomei

1992

Vincenzo Manzella

1997

Scott Watkins

2007

Zachary Grube

1992

Theodore Nix

1998

David Anderson

2007

Alexander Hillman

1992

Alan Papuga

1998

Joseph Eckardt

2007

William Hoepner

1992

Christopher Pillar

1998

David Habib

2007

Nicholas Mukhtar

1992

Jeffrey Podolski

1998

Richard Krakowski

2008

Steven Carnaghi

1992

Peter Raiss

1998

Marc Labadie

2008

Peter Costantin

1992

Matthew Waldis

1998

John Labut

2008

Joshua King

1993

Paul Addis

1998

Nicholas Monigold

2008

Phillip Nahirniak

1993

Anil Arora

1998

Darren Rudzewicz

2008

John Paddock

1993

Joseph Chirco

1998

Michael Sokol

2008

Edmund Raubolt

1993

Michael Davis

1998

Mark Strus

2008

Jeffrey Spicuzzi

1993

Robert DeGasperis

1999

Bradley Benigni

2009

Christopher Didio

1993

Timothy Fulton

1999

Anthony Ciotti

2009

Casey Goodman

1993

Sean Haas

1999

Neil Gnebba

2009

Bartosz Maska

1993

Michael Kardasz

1999

Brian Granger

2009

Nicholas Schesnuk

1993

Matthew Rama

1999

Michael Maddens

2009

Michael Thomas

1993

Daniel Rankin

1999

Michael Petrucci

2010

Paul Balgenorth

1993

Joseph Sabatini

1999

Gino Tozzi

2010

Nicholas Bensie

1993

Michael Tamulevich

1999

Adam Urbanczyk

2010

Mark Cracchiolo

1993

Daniel Winters

2000

Vincent Colagiovanni

2010

Christopher Sieradzki

1993

Daniel Wisniewski

2000

Phillip Czachor

2011

David Bayer

1994

Brian Banas

2000

Gregory DeMars

2011

Bradley DeCook

1994

Scott Benigni

2000

Frank Fetters

2011

Sean McQuade

1994

Michael Glasgow

2000

Todd Goss

2011

Daniel Popiel

1994

Dennis Koch

2000

Matthew LaRocca

2011

Elliot Slowiczek

1994

Jonathan Kovalcik

2000

Peter Lucido

2011

Nicholas Smigiel

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

New Pledges and One-time Gifts from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 $3,000,000 or more

Mr. and Mrs. Steve McShane

$1,000,000 to $2,999,999

The Peter J. and Constance M. Cracchiolo Foundation

$500,000 to $999,999 Anomymous

Loepp Family Foundation

$250,000 to $499,999 Mr. John Bernard

Mr. William C. Kubicz

$100,000 to $249,999 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Assad The Brillati Family Christian Brothers’ Auxiliary

$25,000 to $99,999 Mr. and Mrs. Russ Agosta

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Decker Mr. Gregory J. DeMars Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Grajewski Mr. and Mrs. James R. Quasarano Mr. David Schaller Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Wyskiel Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Zaccardelli Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ziemba

$10,000 to $24,999

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fett Mr. Douglas Geoga Mr. Roger L. Schaller

$2,500 to $9,999 Mr. Anthony Lodato

$1,000 to $2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chiesa Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dean

Up to $999

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Dostie Mr. Robert W. Jassoy Jr.

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14600 Common Road Warren, MI 48088 Dennis Koch '94 (586) 541-6221 dkoch@delasallehs.com

Have you ever wished you could help us in our work?

But thought you couldn’t afford to make a charitable gift?

There are ways you can give today while still preserving your assets for retirement and providing for your family.

There is good news!

Here are some gifts anyone can afford to make:

You can support our mission without impacting yourself or your family. Please contact us to learn more about these types of charitable gifts.

Gifts from a Will or Trust

Designations Life Insurance Appreciated Securities, Real Property Tangible Personal Property Life Estate Business Interests, Closely Held Stock and Partnerships

during your lifetime. In addition, it’s easy to revoke this type of gift if your situation or goals change. account, or annuity is another easy way to help our mission. You

If you have an old, unneeded life insurance policy, you can donate it to us and take an immediate tax deduction. You can If you own securities or real estate that you no longer need or wish to sell, a gift of these assests can benefit us without impactavoidance by giving rather than selling these assets.

If you have valuable assets such as artwork, collectibles, jewelry etc., that you no longer want or need, consider giving these If you own your home and wish to remain living there, you can transfer your home (farm or vacation home) to us while retaining the right to use the home during your lifetime. Enjoy the added Talk to us about ways to make current gifts from your business or to avoid capital gains tax when you are ready to transfer or sell your business.

SCHO OL NEWS

DLS DECA Team Qualifies 21 for State Competition Congratulations to the De La Salle Collegiate DECA team which qualified for the state competition in mid-March 2024. DECA, formally known as Distributive Education Clubs of America, “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.”

Rice also cites the assistance of faculty members Mrs. Kathleen Erickson and Mr. Wilson Juncaj, along with DLS Alumni Director Mr. Dennis Koch, who started the DECA group at DLS in 2015.

Learn more about DECA and the various events at mideca.org.

Of the 27 students who competed on December 16, 2023, in district competition at Lake Orion High School, 21 will compete at the March 14-16 event held in downtown Detroit. In 2022, DLS qualified 12 students; two went on to the international competition held in Florida.

Before competing in person, the DECA students take an online, 100-question multiple choice test in a variety of categories, including both the Individual and the Team Decision Making Events.

DLS Business teacher Mr. Michael Rice, the DECA moderator, says the students worked hard preparing for the test and the various events diligently and with great excellence.

“I’m proud of the young men,” Rice said. “They worked hard, came together, were exceptionally focused, and got the job done.”

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IN-FLIGHT SCHO OL NEWS

Expanded Lunchtime Includes More Than 30 Clubs At many high schools, students head to the school cafeteria, eat lunch in a 45-minute time period, and then continue classes.

Auburn Hills to Berkley and Bloomfield Hills, from Lake Orion to Oakland Township, after-school participation can be challenging.

At De La Salle Collegiate, however, lunchtime is a full hour.

No, not because boys are slow eaters or need more time to consume multiple slices of pizza.

So, the Student Experience team recommended organized time during the school day for activities, clubs, and opportunities to build students’ sense of belonging to De La Salle. Students who might miss meetings because of after-school sports practices, jobs, and transportation issues would be able to participate.

The full-hour accommodates a new lunchtime program, called Inflight, giving students the opportunity to use a portion of their time in a variety of ways: • Checking into any one of more than 30 clubs.

• Heading to subject-specific, teacher-led tutoring sessions.

• Sitting quietly in a designated area and preparing for a test.

• Playing softball outside (seniors only).

• Doing homework.

• Hanging out with friends in designated areas of the building.

• Participating in intramural (IM) sports • And, eating lunch.

A byproduct of the COVID experience, where students ate lunch by grade level, rather than eating whenever they had a free period, had already set the stage to create a more enhanced lunch hour.

How did DLS go from a traditional lunchtime slot to this robust program?

Assistant Principal Christopher Dean, ‘89, explained the evolution of the new lunchtime format.

“During 2020-21, our first year back from COVID, with masking and social distancing, students weren’t allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria and were together in their Advisory (Homerooms),” Dean said. “The following year, 2021-22, we continued the 30-minute model - upperclassmen eating first, in the cafeteria, and then going to Advisory, and the reverse for underclassmen.”

Meanwhile, a team of faculty members, administrators, alumni, and parents met during the 2021-22 school year and worked on a five-year strategic plan. Three separate committees focused on the Student Experience, Marketing and Enrollment, and Funding.

The Student Experience group proposed enhancements to the extra-curricular offerings, an important aspect of the high school experience.

But, with a student body representing 57 different zip codes in 40 communities, ranging from Armada and

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SCHO OL NEWS “The consistent feeling of ‘brotherhood’ and ‘togetherness’ by doing things as a class (such as sharing a meal and participating in activities together) enhanced the DLS experience,” Dean said.

Dean said that the resurrection of the DLS Chess Club last winter, attracting over 40 students at a time, helped propel the creation of the robust lunchtime offerings.

If It’s Day 1, It Must Be Chess Club?

Veteran faculty member Lindsey Tula organized the program and created a “Club Fair” during orientation.

“Essentially, students could see what was offered in an ‘open house’ style,” Tula said. “One of the benefits of this was to introduce to freshmen and new students the possibilities that exist.”

Tula oversees the effort, with an online schedule document, as well as a hallway bulletin board that identifies activities and rooms. Each club has its own Google Classroom website.

• Most of the clubs meet at least once during the seven-day schedule, although some are seasonal, like the Ski and Snowboard Club.

• Some clubs, like the Business Club, are geared to upperclassmen • Chess, Board Games, and E-Sports are so popular that they meet during both sessions.

Counselor Andrew Campbell said, “The Chess Club is exploding! We meet twice a week, and usually have at least six games going.” He is looking at competition opportunities and hopes DLS will eventually host its own chess tournament.

• The club list includes religious activities, such as Sacramental preparation, science-related groups like the Medical Club, and musical interests: Choir and Pep Band.

• Traditional activities, like the Student Council, National Honor Society, school newspaper, and yearbook, are also incorporated into the lunchtime mix.

• While nearly every activity is open to any student, some activities are by “invitation only.” Students in need of academic support are steered to these sessions.

• Club offerings are flexible, and additional ones may be added as the school year goes along.

• The DLS Counseling Department is scheduling college visits during the lunchtime hour, eliminating the once cumbersome process of students signing up in advance and getting a pass to miss class.

• Counselor Aaron Solomon, who coordinates the college visit schedule, said the lunchtime format allows students of any grade to attend, not just upperclassmen.

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SCHO OL NEWS “I have had more than eight freshmen at all the college visits so far,” Solomon said. “They are able to start getting college information early in their high school careers.”

In addition to the small group sessions, the block of time allows for full-grade-level meetings in the gym.

Where is…?

To track attendance, students scan their IDs as they enter the classroom.

Information Technology Director Sheryl Anderson said the scanning system is part of the school’s information system Infinite Campus. She says that students are getting used to scanning themselves in during lunchtime, whether to Advisory or a club, and eventually, will scan themselves into each academic class.

“Lindsey Tula has put countless hours into making this work,” said Science teacher Mary Balamucki, who moderates the Medical Club.

Balamucki said her group was able to add HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), a group that helps students learn about the health professions. Balamucki says that HOSA, like DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), holds competitions. The Medical Club conducted its annual Blood Drive. (See page 34 )

And for students interested in intramurals (IM), the lunchtime block enables more students to participate.

Faculty members Joe Novak, ‘03, and Steve Schypinski, ‘06, organize the IM schedule, which eliminates the early morning and after school times of the past, times which made participation difficult for many underclassmen.

Novak said approximately 100 students participated in the recently concluded floor hockey season and numbers are healthy for cornhole competitions.

Alumnus Ian Cicchini, ‘10, moderates the E-Sports team and says the additional time helps students familiarize themselves with the technology, including computers and Playstations, in a non-competitive environment. The DLS eSports team was ranked in the top 8 out of over 100 other teams in the Eastern United States in their second year of competition in 2022-23. Recently, the team won the State Championship in a league sponsored by Alma College. (See Page 31) Dean said, “One of the most unique things about the DLS experience is that there are opportunities for students to demonstrate and showcase their talents with a wide spectrum of activities.”

Sophomore Gabe Enghauser proposed the Rocketry Club, and Tula says, “Many of the ideas for clubs are coming from the students themselves. We are taking those ideas and tailoring them to fit into the Advisory period and include as many students as possible.”

Post-Covid, faculty member Scott Grimmer began lunchtime softball for seniors only. Now in its third season, Grimmer says it is something students look forward to as a “seniors only” privilege.

Coaches also use the time for pre-season sessions, gauging student interest, and explaining team requirements and tryouts.

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SCHO OL NEWS Academic CHSL Students

Congratulations to our CHSL 2023 All-Catholic Students. The top five students in each class were invited to receive their awards at the CHSL Prep Bowl on October 21, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit.

Class of 2024

Cameron Conklin

Derek Yaek

Stephen Spicuzzi III

Cristian Martin Talamantes

Nnaemeka Ikechi

Nolan Kas-Mikha

John Tosch

Jack Madigan

John Kajy

Curtis Yaek

Zackary Wagner

Jacob Anderson

Malcolm Richardson

Class of 2025

Luke Jablonski

Class of 2026 ll

Edward Martel IV

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DLS Captures State Championship in eSports League In its third year of competition, the De La Salle Collegiate eSports team won the state championship of the Block House eSports League, sponsored by Alma College.

The Overwatch and Smash Ultimate teams were undefeated throughout the fall season in the BEL (Block House eSports League); in 2022, the Pilots reached the Elite Eight in the MHSEL (Michigan High School eSports League). The Rocket League team qualified for the postseason in their first ever year in the MHSEL, but fell in the first round. All four NBA 2K players ultimately fell in the MHSEL Playoffs as well.

Faculty member Ian Cicchini, ‘10, coaches the group of approximately 25 students, along with alumnus Sam Bickley, ‘23, who serves as the group’s assistant coach.

“I grew up in the age of video games, and it helps when the boys have a coach who actually plays the games,” Cicchini said.

Cicchini said that BEL offers four different games, and DLS participates in two of them. The Rocket League team plays in the MHSEL. The eSports team meets in a fully equipped gaming room, adjacent to the Cafeteria, and makes use of a variety of computers, and Playstations, depending on the game. Team sizes vary from five to ten students.

Cicchini notes that the eSports activity teaches teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving, as well as learning how to communicate with team members and deal with pressure and stress - all qualities that apply to future efforts in college and in future careers. “eSports attracts a variety of students,” he said. “We have bowlers, hockey players, football and lacrosse guys. This activity provides a break from the sports they play, and they are using their brain, rather than their body.”

Cicchini said that mostly colleges sponsor the various leagues, and many offer scholarships to qualified students. The director of the MHSEL Ryan Cayce, is the Director of Digital Learning and Resources for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Director of the Michigan High School Esports League.

Chris Gaumond, the head coach of Alma’s eSports team, is the director of BEL, the Block House eSports League.

Bickley, now studying at Macomb Community College, was on the team for two years.

Overwatch Team

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SCHO OL NEWS Fall Sports Recap Soccer

The Varsity Soccer team made it all the way to the Division 2 Final Four, losing to Mason High School in the MHSAA semifinal. The team posted a 13-10-0 record.

Tennis

The Varsity Tennis team went to the MHSAA state finals, but ended up losing some close matches.

Coach Thaier Mukhtar was voted Division 2 Postseason Coach of the Year by the Michigan Soccer Network.

A huge congratulations to De La Salle Tennis Coach Annmarie Michol, selected as the 2022-23 Michigan Coach of the Year on behalf of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Cross-Country

The Cross-Country team finished 14th at the MHSAA Regional event at Anchor Bay. The school’s five scoring runners had the smallest gap of 37 seconds. Although missing a few athletes, the JV team finished with a solid 13th place. The team has 14 of 17 runners returning for the Fall 2024 season.

Football

The Varsity Football team returned to the state finals at Ford Field for the fourth straight year. The defending Division 2 champions lost, 33-21 to Muskegon, a team DLS had beaten earlier in the season.

Coach Michol was specifically nominated by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) as the most deserving recipient of this honor. The MHSAA recognizes those who are leaders in their sport, shaping their students and contributing in a positive way to their community.

In addition, she was selected based upon her coaching performance in the 2022-23 school year, as well as her community involvement, school involvement, and philosophy of coaching.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Students, Alumni, Faculty & Staff in Service of the Lasallian Mission

Typically, participants wear the same head each year, if they wish.

In the past, Jack has also worn the Father Solanus Casey. One year when Jack couldn't participate because of shoulder surgery, former DLS teammate Bob Anderson, ‘78, substituted and did an outstanding job in his absence.

The “Big Heads” originally appeared in the parade in the 1930's, but were resurrected by a group of Detroit business professionals in 2008.

“The wear and tear and inclement weather can take a toll, so we have to be careful because these are great pieces of artwork,” Jack said.

To be one of the 90 or so Big Head marchers, participants pay $250. The funds go towards the preservation and restoration efforts of the world’s largest paper mache head collection.

Head Honcho

Jack Brusewitz, ‘77 Jack Brusewitz, De La Salle Collegiate Class of 1977, was selected the “Head Honcho” of the Big Head Corps for the 2023 Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Jack has been participating with the Big Head Corps for 12 years, and led the group for the first time this year in their walk from the Detroit Historical Museum to the end of the parade at Woodward and Congress.

The TV announcers noted that Jack was leading the group, dressed as the “Angry Monkey.” A banner noted his leadership designation, as the Parade Company selects a different “Head Honcho” each year.

The Big Heads are made of paper mache, and all of the original ones were made by artists in Italy almost 100 years ago. Each year the Parade Company honors a Detroit legend or celebrity with a new Big Head, which this year was Isiah Thomas. The Head Honcho has the option to wear the new Big Head, but it didn't fit so Jack had to go back to his normal Angry Monkey.

“You’ve got to find one that is comfortable on your shoulders and neck as you are wearing this and walking for about three hours,” Brusewitz said.

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Thanking First Responders On November 17, a day off at De La Salle, senior players from the Varsity Football team delivered lunches to the first responders of the City of Warren to show thanks for their service to the school and community.

The lunches, donated by Estia Greek Street Food (at 12 Mile and Mound), were delivered to nearly 170 Warren Police and Fire personnel at their headquarters and six fire stations.

Annual Blood Drive Nets over 40 Pints During the December 2023 Blood Drive, sponsored by the DLS Medical Club in cooperation with the Red Cross, 43 pints of blood were collected, which will help 129 critically ill patients.

DLS Athletic Director and Head Varsity Football Coach Dan Rohn said, "We wanted to be able to do something special for those who serve our community and the City of Warren. We are grateful for what they have done and appreciate the time and hard work they put in."

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Many of the DLS students were first-time donors.

Several faculty and staff members, as well as DLS parents and alumni, also participated.

During the October 2022 Blood Drive, 37 pints of blood were collected.

The Medical Club is also working on a second-semester service project called “Be The Match,” a nationwide bone marrow registry.

Writing Christmas Cards Members of the National Honor Society wrote Christmas cards for the non-profit organization Motor City Mitten Mission, and for Br. Patrick McNally, now in residence at De La Salle Hall in New Jersey.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Service Saturdays This fall, De La Salle students visited four Detroit churches - St. Albertus, St. Hyacinth, Sweetest Heart of Mary, and Transfiguration. The students assisted with outside and interior clean-up, as well as helping with Christmas decorations.

Furniture Drive Benefits Habitat for Humanity DLS partnered with the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity with a furniture drive in December.

Donated furniture and household items will benefit families moving into Habitat homes in 2024.

Canned Food Drive A mid-November Canned Food Drive benefited the food pantry at the American Lutheran Church in Clinton Township. The donations of food and money from our dedicated staff, faculty, and coaches exceeded all expectations.

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Swim Team Hosts The First Annual Kurtis White Alumni Swim Meet to Celebrate 70th Season!

The DLS Varsity Swim and Dive team celebrated its 70th anniversary on December 22 with a special reunion. The First Annual Kurtis White Alumni Swim meet was held at Warren Woods-Tower High School, followed by a gathering of the swimmers and their families at De La Salle Collegiate. White, Class of 15, passed away in 2021. Kurtis earned multiple all-academc and all-state honors as a member of the Pilots’ swimming program.

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Alumni Hockey Game Held December 28 Several alumni participated in the annual Pilot Alumni Hockey Game at Mt. Clemens Ice Arena on December 28, 2023. Graduates from a variety of graduation years participated in the fun-filled annual exhibition contest.

Thanks to DLS Varsity Head Coach Chad LaRose for his assistance in organizing the memorable evening.

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Alumni Attend Special Football Practice Several dozen alumni gathered at Premier Sports Center in Shelby Township on November 22 as the DLS Varsity Football team had its final practice before playing in the MHSAA Division 2 State Championship game on November 25 at Ford Field.

Cracchiolo-DeMars Endowed Scholarship Benefits Students

A huge thank you to the Cracchiolo and DeMars families! Their generous support of De La Salle includes an endowed scholarship fund that provides tuition assistance. For the 2023-2024 school year, the fund is assisting Nicholas Hall ‘25, Brennan Urbas ‘25, Andrew Nunnold ‘24, and Cameron Conklin ‘24.

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ALUMNI NEWS Senior Alumni Christmas Luncheon

Over 100 De La Salle Collegiate alumni from the Classes of 1947 through 1973, along with alumni from St. Joe’s High School through 1964, gathered at the American-Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights for the Annual Senior Christmas Lunch.

3rd Annual Alumni Ornament Event

Over 100 alumni representing over 50 graduating classes gathered at the Third Annual Alumni Christmas Ornament Event at De La Salle on November 27.

A member from each graduating class places a bulb on the tree, tagged with his particular class year.

"Each year this event gets bigger and better," said Alumni Director Dennis Koch. "This morning, students stopped at the tree and saw all the different classes represented. They realize that they are part of a huge De La Salle family, where alumni care about the students and their futures."

A special thanks to Mark Wisniewski '83 for his continued support of this event. Mark had the idea for this event in 2021.

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Whatever Football Reunion Faculty Member 2007-2018 Brian Barker

He left DLS to take on the assistant principal position at St. Lawrence Grade School in Utica, before taking on the lead role at Star of the Sea. Barker had attended St. Lawrence, and went to Notre Dame, following in an older brother’s footsteps. The family had moved from the Roseville area to Utica, and so Barker commuted with some other St. Lawrence students; the majority of his eighth grade class did go to De La Salle.

Both Msgr. Gary Smetanka, ‘74, pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea, and Fr. Brian Meldrum, ‘02, now teaching at Sacred Heart and a weekend assistant at Star, encouraged Barker to apply for the position.

Barker and his wife, Jacquelyn, whom he married in 1999, live in Utica; Jacquelyn is an elementary teacher in the Utica Community Schools. Despite the longer commute, Barker is happy to be at Star.

Several of the Star families have an affiliation with De La Salle Collegiate, as alumni or as parents of current students.

One-time De La Salle faculty member Brian Barker is now the Principal at Our Lady Star of the Sea Grade School in Grosse Pointe Woods.

“I’ve met some great folks,” Barker said.

Barker’s service at DLS included teaching Theology and later serving as Campus Minister.

A 1992 graduate of Harper Woods Notre Dame High School, Barker played two seasons of college hockey at Northern Michigan Universiy before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He helped lead the team to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four, including the championship game in 1997. He had lived in Minnesota for his senior year of high school, playing in a junior league.

However, Barker realized he wasn’t destined to play professionally, but he did want to coach; a former high school teacher encouraged Barker to pursue education.

“I love hockey, so becoming a teacher was a way to get my foot in the door,” Barker said.

Barker (Left) with Star of the Sea Parent and DLS Alumnus Greg DeMars Jr., ‘00.

Barker had earned a communications degree as an undergraduate, and worked in sales while earning a master’s degree in educational leadership from Madonna University, and later a master’s degree in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Barker coached hockey at Divine Child High School (200102) and later coached at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. While on the DLS staff, he also coached the DLS JV Hockey team for a few seasons.

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IN MEMORIAM 1950s Thomas Neych '55. December 5, 2023.

Patrick Tignanelli ‘55. November 27, 2023. He was the co-captain of the 1955 East Side Catholic championship De La Salle basketball team.

1970s William “Bill” Whiteley ‘78. December 15, 2023

1980s Michael Rosingana ‘83. December 10, 2023. Father of Michael Rosingana ‘22. Mr. Rosingana was one of the representatives for the Class of 1983 at the 2023 Alumni Christmas Ornament Ceremony.

Extended Family Vito Agrusa. December 8, 2023. Father of Sal Agrusa ‘23 and current DLS student Ricky Agrusa ‘27. Uncle of Carlo DiNello '25. Brother-in-law of Richard Tabbi ‘98 and Greg DeMars ‘00.

Michael Brink. December 27, 2023. Grandfather of Owen Brink ‘24 and Isaac Brink ‘27.

Carl Caloia. December 19, 2023. Father-in-law of Frank Maniaci ‘89.

Phyllis Hills. December 25, 2023. She was the school librarian for many years prior to her retirement.

Anne Lucido. November 19, 2023. She was affectionately known as the matriarch of the Lucido family. Mother of Peter J. Lucido ‘78, as well as grandmother of Peter J. Lucido III ‘00 and Peter Lucido ‘14.

Joe Mansour. November 27, 2023. Father of Thomas Mansour ‘19.

Robert "Bob" Olejniczak. November 12, 2023. Brother of Douglas Olejniczak, ‘65, uncle of Edmond Olejniczak III ‘91 and great-uncle of Edmond Olejniczak IV ‘21. and Joseph Olejniczak ‘24. Grandfather of Jacob Hoffman ‘25.

Tarcisio Vivian. December 10, 2023. Father-in-law of Edmond Olejniczak III ‘91. Grandfather of Edmond Olejniczak IV ‘21 and Joe Olejniczak ‘24.

John “Jack” Wangler. November 8, 2023. Father of John Wangler, a longtime supporter of Pilots athletics and the students of De La Salle. Grandfather of Jack Wangler ‘13 and Jared Wangler ‘14.

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