De La Salle Dads’ Club
We came. We saw. We stayed.
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They work the penalty box at hockey games, and the concession stand at school dances and athletic events. They supervise the parking lot at the CBA Craft Show and Open House. They put on the annual Train and Toy Show, sell Entertainment Books and 50-50 tickets, and have built a chapel, a faculty room, showcases, and replaced classroom lighting systems. Ultimately, they make De La Salle a better place for young men. They are the De La Salle Dads’ Club. In continuous existence almost from the day the school opened in 1926, the Dads’ Club has a rich history of commitment to the school - both the students and the Christian Brothers.
Br. Bob Carnaghi, DLS President Emeritus, serves as the Moderator for the Dads’ Club. “Since 1926, DLS students have benefitted from the partnership between the Dads’ Club and the Brothers,” states Brother Bob. “These men are a blessing to our school in countless ways.” Br. Thomas Lackey, DLS President, recalled the importance of the Dads in the school’s move from Detroit in 1982. “We literally would not be in Warren without the Dads. They loaded truckload after truckload of ‘stuff’ from the old school on Conner and Glenfield to be brought to the new Warren campus. Once we moved in, they literally built many things in the school, but most importantly, it’s their spirit that resides here.”
Brother Tom added, “When it came time for the Brothers to make the move from Detroit, and the old Brothers’ House, in 1985, they again loaded and unloaded. Our basement was unfinished for a year until a group of dedicated dads completely finished it, from tile to lights to ceiling to walls. And they continue their dedication to De La Salle today.” “We simply couldn’t do what we do without them,” says Athletic Director Brian Kelly. On the next page, some of the dads shared their thoughts about why they volunteer, and continue to be involved long after their sons have graduated, moved on to college, gotten married, and had children of their own.
George Glass Distinguished Service Award To recognize De La Salle Dads who generously give of their time and talents to ensure the high standards for our son’s scholastic, spiritual, social, and athletic endeavors. The Award is named for George Glass, whose involvement with the Dads’ Club began in 1953. Recipients include: Al Ballor Greg Breuckman Joe Denomme Steve Eckhout George Glass
Jim Golek Steve Graus Larry Griffin Gary Hahn Jim Lavigne
Mike Lemaux Jim Lentz Tom Lilla Dave Malinowski Paul Makar
Mike Norgard Dave Randazzo Dick Rogos Mike Schefke Joel Urbin
