Making a Difference

Marching Band Kicks off St. Vincent de Paul Coat Drive

The DLS Marching Band was on hand for the kickoff of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s “Operation Coat Check” on November 6 at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan’s Detroit headquarters. Dan Loepp (‘75), President and CEO of BC/BS of Michigan, drew connections between St. Vincent de Paul, St. John Baptist de La Salle, and the community spirit of Blues’ employees. “St. Vincent shaped the society that St. John lived in,” said Loepp. “Saint Vincent established a concept that we perpetuate today, that we are here in this world to help where we can, and to care about those who are less fortunate.” DLS Alumni Dad Larry Griffin, who continues to be involved with the Dads’ Club and

Feeding The Poor

The Freshmen Soccer Team (pictured at right) gathered at St. Charles Borromeo in Detroit. Each soccer team sponsored a community lunch for the needy and homeless in the area.

Dan Loepp with Br. Tom Lackey and the DLS Marching Band

announces home football and basketball games, coordinated the involvement of the Marching Band. Larry is Donation

Relations Manager for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Wounded Warrior Project

During September, De La Salle and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s students and families raised $8,500 for the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition to cash donations, funds were also raised through the sale of special team jerseys and t-shirts, and through ticket sales at a special soccer-football doubleheader vs. St. Mary’s at Wayne State University. (Left) Sophomores Chandler Witt and Ben Nicol, along with junior Ben Westphal, collect donations at the football game.