September 2011 Volume Twenty-One Number 1
Dear Parents and Guardians, September marks the 153rd time that La Salle College High School has opened its doors to young Explorers of the Delaware Valley. This year, we will welcome a total of 1,074 students – 801 upperclassmen and 273 members of the Class of 2015 – which is one of the strongest enrollments in school history. I would like to especially welcome the thirty-six young men who are transferring to La Salle this fall from other schools. I look forward to meeting all of our new students and their families in the coming months.
staff has likewise been busy with not only the usual summer projects, but the construction of our newest Technology Center, which is adjacent to the McShain Library. With research being paramount to many projects and creative writing assignments, this new area will be greatly utilized. Our library staff is looking forward to providing expanded services to our students. Over the past five years, it has been my privilege to keep you informed of the progress of Fulfilling The Promise, our capital campaign. I am pleased to report that in June, we surpassed our goal of $25 million.
This summer was particularly busy as over 600 students attended our various camps and enrichment programs. A very interesting addition to the campus the last two years has been our Future Stars Camp. This program is for boys and girls ages 4-13 and we have enjoyed seeing the enthusiasm that these children bring to our campus. Over the summer, student workers made some rather significant improvements to our grounds. They are to be commended for the creation of three beautiful spaces on our campus and I want to thank them for all their hard work. Come and see our new park-like settings and developing environmental study area. Our maintenance
This accomplishment, which was achieved amidst difficult economic conditions, is clearly a testament of the loyalty and love of the La Salle community. I am likewise proud that every segment of our community was active in making this goal a reality. Congratulations to La Salle and our special family. I would like to wish you a wonderful year. Please know that you are always welcome at social events, games, and those occasions when you simply stop by. I wish your son every academic success and hope that he will engage himself in life beyond the classroom. Please encourage your son to take advantage of all that La Salle College High School has to offer. Sincerely yours,
Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 President
COMMUNITY
Join me in welcoming Mr. Kevin Dougherty ‘00 as our new Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. Kevin is very enthusiastic about this new responsibility and would welcome your assistance in helping him in the recruitment of future classes of Explorers. Brother James Rieck, FSC ‘57 is continuing at La Salle, but in a new capacity as our Lasallian Animator. In his new role, Brother James will be fortunate to work with the entire La Salle community. Please join me in wishing both of these men every success.
Caring
Welcome to a new year at a special school and a caring community.
La Salle College High School is a community whose students are taught to make use of their freedom and overcome prejudices, ready-made ideas, and social pressures. La Salle boys are encouraged to listen, seek, understand, trust, love, respect, and contemplate – all in an attempt to develop in the image of God.