La Salle 2023 Annual Report vDigital2

DEAR LA SALLE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, ALUMNI, AND DONORS,

The last year has been an exciting one for La Salle High School. We continued to build Men for Tomorrow, Brothers for Life through events and activities centered around our five pillars of Leadership, Scholarship, Faith, Service, and Community. You can read more about these growth opportunities and achievements throughout this Annual Report. Our class of 2023 consisted of 112 graduates who were accepted to 88 colleges and earned more than $16 million in scholarships. Learn more later in this report.

I’m also proud to say that we have a balanced budget and have nearly doubled our endowment over the past five years. Thank you to our donors for your unwavering support of our current and future students, and your dedication to the Lasallian tradition to guide young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.

In May, La Salle High School moved to a President + Principal model, which is designed to help our organization effectively navigate the evolving needs of the school and community, focusing on growth and sustainability. Our team is as strong as ever. Our administrative team and board are made up almost entirely of alumni and parents who wholeheartedly believe in the Catholic mission of preparing young men to achieve their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

I look forward to continuing the momentum gained throughout the 2022-2023 school year as we gear up to welcome our class of 2027 and for our annual shadow and admissions period. Additionally, in the coming months, together, we will begin developing a strategic plan to lead us into the future. I can’t wait to see what’s next for La Salle High School. Go Lancers!

Live, Jesus, in our hearts…Forever!

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

LA SALLE COMMUNITY,

I am privileged to have recently joined the La Salle team as principal and look forward to working alongside the board, President Mike Overbey and our families and community members to help grow the minds and call to service of our current and future Lasallians.

As an alumnus, and as a parent of alumni, I know and wholeheartedly understand and appreciate the impact the La Salle brotherhood can have on a student’s longterm success. We will maintain our foucs on work that contributes to our young men making meaningful connections and developing the core characteristics of our Catholic Christian identity.

Moving forward, I am dedicated to building on the strong foundation that has been set for La Salle High School. Blessings.

Lou Eichhold ‘93 Principal

LA SALLE MOVES TO PRESIDENT + PRINCIPAL MODEL

In May, Lancer Nation moved to a President + Principal model. Here is an overview of each position’s respective responsibilities.

PRESIDENT

• Develops strategic plan to meet both short-term and long-term goals.

• Facilitates professional development and collaboration of the Leadership and Operational teams.

• Oversees and participates in external affairs for the school to ensure sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, and financial stability for the school through direct oversight of business operations, marketing/ communications, advancement, alumni, community relations, and enrollment management activities.

• Plays an active role in academics, faith formation, athletics, extracurricular, and cocurricular activities.

• Manages the budget to achieve financial goals.

PRINCIPAL

• Provides leadership, oversight and accountability for academic and religious programming.

• Monitors instructional programming to determine effectiveness as it relates to student learning and assists in the development of instructional improvement as needed.

• Nurtures, encourages and monitors the ongoing professional development of all staff.

• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and good conduct throughout the body of students, parents and volunteers.

Mike Overbey ‘91 President

La Salle High School

SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

Sports play an integral role in a student’s development. La Salle High School offered a variety of sports during the 2022-2023 school year and hosted several sports camps this summer. Below are just a few of the highlights:

Basketball team won the league title

Wrestling team was GCL-South champions for the third year in a row

Four Lancer wrestlers reached the podium at the state wrestling tournament, including Carson Thomas, Holden Huhn, Aiden Allen, and Alijah Mohanna

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kids participated in summer sports camps including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, football, and FUNdamentals

4x100 team won the state title

Scholars Institute

The Lasallian Scholars Institute (LSI) was established in 2010 and provides experiential learning opportunities for the young men of La Salle High School.

To date, there are more than 200 LSI alumni who have taken the program’s core values of Create, Connect and Achieve to prestigious colleges and universities and various career fields across the country. Former scholars are:

• Studying to become doctors at the University of Cincinnati

• Practicing veterinary science in Arkansas

• Conducting research in Ph.D. programs at the University of Massachusetts

• Finding business solutions at Delta’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

• Creating consumer marketing insights in Seattle, Washington

• Attending federal service academies

Truck Full of Love

Students hosted the third annual Truck Full of Love clothing drive this spring. The philanthropic effort was started during the pandemic by students from the class of 2022 as a way for them to continue to serve. The drive is held in partnership with Matthew 25: Ministries. With help from the Lancer community, 2 ½ semitrailers were filled!

Performing Arts

La Salle made several building updates this summer to enhance its arts programs and allow for further growth. Our Band Director, Mr. Jonah Hubauer, our Vocal Ensemble Director, Mrs. Cindy Webb, and our Performing Arts Director, Mrs. Christmas Kitko, look forward to making meaningful connections with students on and off the stage.

Freshmen in the Lasallian Scholars Institute participate in a 3-week experience at GE Aerospace, getting a glimpse at the aircraft engines that power flight across the globe.

Our Big Brothers Club is one group our students can join. They serve underprivileged people in the community.

CAMPUS MINISTRY, MISSION AND FORMATION

Thanks to our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, God-centered relationships are at the heart of a Lasallian education and are integral to developing Men for Tomorrow and Brothers for Life. Over the past year, our young men have participated in several mission trips and other faith-based activities.

MISSION TRIPS: TOUCHING HEARTS, CHANGING LIVES

Lasallian Youth Service Immersion Trips (LYSIT) are an important part of our ministry, mission and formation. This summer, 13 students and two adult leaders partnered with the Mennonite Central Committee and its nonprofit, Sharing With Appalachian People (SWAP), to provide safe, warm and dry homes to residents of Pike County, Kentucky. The group also spent time connecting each day over meals and through prayer. Projects included:

DEMOLISHING DAMAGED PORCHES AND INSTALLING NEW ONES REPLACING WINDOWS

INSULATING WALLS INSTALLING SINKS MAKING PLUMBING UPGRADES

RESTORING DRYWALL AND FLOORING

KAIROS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES GROWING

Kairos is a Greek word meaning “God’s time” and is an important part of the Lasallian experience. Each year, all juniors have a chance to have a 3-day, 2-night encounter with Jesus during a special retreat.

Over the last few years, La Salle has seen a surge in student applicants for Kairos leadership positions. As a result of this and the social distancing requirements during COVID-19, we also now offer senior Kairos activities, including Wilderness, Called to Serve and March for Life retreats.

See the lasting impact Kairos had on one of our alumni who is currently discerning a call to the priesthood below.

Another group of students participated in the annual Lasallian Youth Assembly in Memphis, Tennessee. As part of the assembly, the students and staff leaders lived at Christian Brothers University and partnered with Christian Brothers High School and other local nonprofits to serve those in need. They also spent time daily in prayer, community and recreation and had the opportunity to visit cultural museums in the area.

WORDS CANNOT COME CLOSE TO EXPRESSING HOW GRATEFUL I AM THAT GOD LED ME TO LA SALLE IN TERMS OF MY FAITH JOURNEY. BETWEEN THE FAITH TEACHINGS THAT I RECEIVED AT ST. ANTONINUS AND LA SALLE, MY FOUNDATION WAS MORE THAN ROCK SOLID COMING INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA WHERE I AM CURRENTLY IN THE ROTC PROGRAM. FOR THAT, I SAY THANK YOU!

Michael Wergers ‘20

112 Lancers donned their cap and gown in May and are moving into their next phase of life as Men for Tomorrow, Brothers for Life. Here is a look at some of the accomplishments of our latest group of alumni.

GRADUATES RECOGNIZED FOR LIVING LASALLIAN MISSION

Two class of 2023 graduates were recognized for their commitment to the Lasallian values of leadership, scholarship, faith, service and community.

NOAH SENG

Noah is the son of Jeff ‘89 and Vickie Seng and was presented the Spirit of Dorothy Stang Award. This prestigious award is given to graduating seniors in Catholic high schools and parishes who through their leadership keep Dorothy’s spirit of helping the poor, caring for the earth, Christian service, and Catholic social teaching alive in their community. During his four years at La Salle, Noah served 634.4 hours, most in partnership with local nonprofit Tikkun Farm.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

The University of Alabama

Anna Maria College

Arizona State University-Tempe

Ave Maria University

Baldwin Wallace University

Bluffton University

Bowling Green State University

Butler University

Capital University

University of Central Florida

Centre College

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Clark Atlanta University

Clemson University

Coastal Carolina University

Concordia University-Ann Arbor

Delta State University

DePauw University

The University of Findlay

Fisk University

Florida Atlantic University

University of Georgia

Hampton University

Hanover College

Hawaii Pacific University

Heidelberg University

University of Houston

University of Idaho

Indiana University-Purdue

University-Indianapolis

Indiana University

University of Indianapolis

Kent State University

University of Kentucky

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence University

Lees-McRae College

University of Louisville

Loyola University Chicago

University of Maine

Manchester University

Marian University

Marshall University

Miami University, Oxford

Michigan State University

Missouri State University

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Mount St. Joseph University

Muskingum University

ROBBIE CRAIL

Robbie, the son of Mark and Tina Crail, is the recipient of the first annual Frank Pierce Memorial Scholarship Award named for Frank Pierce ‘16. Frank is the son of Peggy and Tom Pierce. He earned a master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati where he was also a track and cross country athlete. Tragically, Frank died at the age of 22 while on his way to a men’s Bible study. Robbie was awarded the scholarship in honor of Frank for his deep commitment to his faith, and his determination and drive as a scholar in the classroom and the community.

CALLED TO SERVE IN THE U.S. MILITARY

University of North Florida

Northern Kentucky University

Notre Dame College

Ohio

Dominican University

Ohio Northern University

Ohio University

Ohio

Wesleyan University

University of Pittsburgh

Regis University

Robert Morris University

University of Saint Francis

Saint Michael’s College

Sarah Lawrence College

Savannah College of Art & Design

Shawnee State University

Tennessee Technological University

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Thomas More University

Tiffin University

University of Toledo

University of Cincinnati-Blue

Ash College

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis

University of Mount Union

Valparaiso University

Walsh University

Waynesburg University

West Virginia University

Wilmington College

Wittenberg University

Wright State University

Caleb Pohlmeyer, a class of 2023 graduate, was a swimmer throughout his time at La Salle High School. Thanks to the encouragement of a friend and the Lasallian tenet of Called to Serve, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer.

I WANT TO USE MY SWIMMING ABILITIES TO HELP PEOPLE AND SERVE MY COUNTRY. ATHLETICS AREN’T THE ONLY THING THAT HELPED ME ACHIEVE MY GOALS. LA SALLE’S RIGOROUS ACADEMICS HELPED ME ACHIEVE A HIGH SCORE ON THE ASVAB, THE MILITARY’S APTITUDE TEST.

REVENUE VS. EXPENSE

REVENUE BY SOURCE EXPENSES BY CATEGORY

Net Tuition & Fees

$4,047,876 (47%) Gifts

$2,115,422 (24%)

Other Income*

$1,437,977 (17%)

Student Programs

$999,286 (12%) TOTAL INCOME $8,600,561

$4,586,824 (60%)

School Activities $1,894,066 (25%) Facilities $1,194,104 (15%) TOTAL EXPENSES $7,674,994

CALLED TO SERVE

*Revenue and expenses as of June 30, 2022, as reviewed by Barnes Dennig, a certified public accounting and consulting firm.

ENDOWMENT

An endowment is an aggregate of assets La Salle High School invested through our partnership with Fifth Third Bank to support our educational mission in perpetuity. Approximately 4% of the funds are withdrawn each year to support tuition assistance. Unlike a checking account, a strong endowment provides stability for La Salle High School into the future.

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Serving in the United States military is the ultimate call to service, which is one of La Salle High School’s five pillars. We are proud to support our veterans through an annual Veteran Appreciation Day, a Veteran Monument, and Veteran Memorial Scholarship. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Education renewed La Salle High School’s designation as a Purple Star School in 2022. Purple Star Schools are those that show a major commitment to our nation’s military by supporting its military students and families.

ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

La Salle High School is proud to recognize a growing number of scholarship funds. Many of these funds established by alumni, parents and friends of La Salle, serve as memorials to individuals to whom La Salle High School was meaningful. Please contact Mike Wiesman, director of advancement, at mwiesman@lasallehs.net or 513-741-2287 if you would like to establish a scholarship fund in honor of a loved one or make a gift to an existing fund.

ENDOWMENT

Tom Doerger Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

Cam Kerkhoff Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

Matthew Rotuno-Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

Kenneth and Kathleen Baier Family Endowed Scholarship

Barlag Family Endowed Scholarship

James J. Barnhorst Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bill Blazer Memorial Endowed Scholarship

John and Jean Bosse Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Golden Lancer Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Buchman Family Endowed Scholarship

Campus Ministry Endowed Scholarship

Class of 1974 Endowed Scholarship

Class of 2000 Endowed Scholarship

Class of 2008 Endowed Scholarship

Paul Cowens Endowed Scholarship

Andrew and Raymond DeJaco Endowed Scholarship

Linda Dodd Memorial Endowed Scholarship

William and Dorothy Effler Memorial Endowed Scholarship

David ‘85 and Steven ‘93 Evans Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Terry Flanagan Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dan Fleming Endowed Scholarship

Tom and Jackie Flynn Family Endowed Scholarship

Robert Freemal Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Gilker-Shoupe Endowed Scholarship

Steve Hoffman ‘75 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Hopkins Family Endowed Scholarship

John and Theresa Huellemeier Endowed Scholarship

David and Terri Huwel Endowed Scholarship

Ronald and Janice Jackson Endowed Scholarship

Steve and Kathy Jung Endowed Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP

Michelle Slageter Memorial Scholarship*

Michael Zieverink Memorial Scholarship*

Ray & Judy Arlinghaus Scholarship

BDK Scholarship

Bova Family Scholarship

Justin Brown ‘13 Memorial Scholarship

Tim & Audrey Burda Scholarship

Robert & Marilyn Burger Scholarship

Bill Cady Memorial Scholarship

William and Rose Carrelli Memorial Scholarship

Cheviot Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

Crane Scholarship

Felchner Scholarship

Debbie Haap Mehl and Family Scholarship

Jim and Diane Jones Endowed Scholarship

Ben Kelhoffer Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Kevin Keller Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Mark Krueger Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bob Krueger Endowed Scholarship

Jim Louder Endowed Scholarship

Luebbe Family Endowed Scholarship

McManus and Halla Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Tony Merk Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Jack and Louis Oliverio Endowed Scholarship

Nicholas Paganelli Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Pahner Memorial Endowed Scholarship

A.J. and Fran Prybal Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Will Ramsey Memorial Endowed Scholarship

John Reed Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Reid Rizzo Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Brandon Roesel Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Donald and Rose Mary Ruberg Endowed Scholarship

Jim and Nancy Ruff Endowed Scholarship

Ruffing Family Endowed Scholarship

Connie Saho Endowed Scholarship

Daniel and Aurea Schlachter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Thomas Schlachter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

James. F. Schoenlaub Memorial Endowed Scholarship

St. Margaret of Cortona Endowed Scholarship

Harold and Mary Sterwerf Endowed Scholarship

Marcus Thomas Memorial Band Endowed Scholarship

Tony’s Fight Endowed Scholarship

Veteran’s Endowed Scholarship

John Wissel Endowed Scholarship

Carroll & Kathleen Staley Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Phil and Gloria Hock Family Scholarship

B&L Hubert Scholarship

Hubert Family Scholarship

Hummel Family Scholarship

Marie Kathman Family Scholarship

James Knab Memorial Scholarship

Donald and JoAnn LaRosa Scholarship

M.H. Foundation Scholarship

Dan Masur Memorial Scholarship

Joe & Jodi McCarthy Scholarship

Meehan Family Scholarship

Thomas E. and Pamela M. Mischell Scholarship

Dan and Nora Mollmann Scholarship

Chickie Murphy Scholarship

Murphy Family Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

In partnership with fellow alumni and friends, Jerry ‘80 and Julie Keller established the Kevin Keller ‘06 Scholarship in honor of their son who died in 2013. Nine students have or are currently the recipient of the scholarship, which is awarded to students based on service work and financial need.

Jerry and Julie take a special interest in Kevin Keller Scholarship winners, requesting to meet them, giving them birthday gifts each year, attending as many of the young men’s extra and cocurricular activities as possible, and visiting them at their places of work or taking them to lunch or dinner.

Kevin was a man of service and the Kellers hope his legacy lives on through his scholarship. “We do this because it helps us heal,” said Julie. In true La Salle fashion, what the Kellers give has been returned to them tenfold. The couple is welcomed at events with hugs from scholarship recipients, they have received a championship football signed by the team, and routinely receive Christmas cards and invitations to graduation parties.

Beth Vissing Nieman Memorial Scholarship

Joe Pfiester Memorial Scholarship

Frank Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Frank J. Rapien Memorial Scholarship

Herbert & Betty Jo Schroeck Memorial Scholarship

Terry and Maggie Sievers Scholarship

Michael P. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Chris Smith & CL Brandon Scholarship

St. Jude “Patron of Things Most Despaired” Scholarship

Strawser Family Scholarship

THK Family Scholarship

Harry & Rosemary Waechter Memorial Scholarship

Sam West Memorial Scholarship

Ronald and Victoria Wittekind Scholarship

Yost Family Scholarship

According to “The NonProfit Times,” philanthropy in the United States plummeted by $17 billion in 2022. It is clear the positive effect a Lasallian education and experience has on its students, however, as La Salle had a banner year with respect to giving. Thank you to all of our supporters. All gifts matter!

PILLARS OF LIFETIME GIVING

The Pillars of Lifetime Giving were established to recognize the many generous supporters of La Salle High School who have given more than $100,000 to support the Lasallian mission.

2022-2023 GIVING SOCIETY

Support of our school at a leadership level is recognized within the de La Salle Society, named for our patron St. John Baptist de La Salle. Leadership giving is defined as gifts of $1,000 or greater, and all gift givers of $1,000 or more are invited to the De La Salle Dinner on Nov. 11, 2023.

Emmaus Dosa ‘23

Matthew McAlister ‘26

*Endowments/scholarships established over the last year.

1,637 total donors

26% of donors who gave in 2022-2023 did not donate in 2021-2022

CONSECUTIVE YEAR DONORS

5+ years: 25% 4 years: 3% 3 years: 5% 2 years: 11%

1 year: 54%

444 new donors

47% of donors were consecutive year donors

ALUMNI GIVING BY DECADE

1960s: 16% Top Class — 1966 at 22%

1970s: 11% Top Class — 1972 at 17%

1980s: 8% Top Class — 1984 at 11%

1990s: 7% Top Class — 1991 at 19%

2000s: 6% Top Class — 2002 at 11%

2010s: 3% Top Class — 2015 at 7%

2020s: 5% Top Class — 2020 at 7%

LA SALLE LAUNCHES WEEK OF GIVING

The inaugural Loyal Lancers Week of Giving was held April 10-14. The Week of Giving was established to help support our ongoing efforts to develop our young men in mind, body and spirit.

521 supporters, surpassing goal of 300

25 supporters unlocked a gift of $1,000— Young Alumni Challenge

300 supporters unlocked a gift of $35,000

MY TIME AT LA SALLE SET ME ON THE PATH TO BEING A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY. THE TOOLS I LEARNED THERE HAVE GUIDED ME TO ACHIEVE EVERYTHING I HAVE IN MY CAREER ULTIMATELY ENDING WITH ME BECOMING AN ASSISTANT NAVIGATOR ON NUCLEAR SUBMARINES.

Jacob Burgoyne ‘09

SOME OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE TOOK PLACE AT LA SALLE. THESE MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER!

Stephen Ehrhardt ‘05

I GAVE

TO ALL THE GREAT TEACHERS WHO PREPARED ME FOR THE CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS OF LIFE. I AM THANKFUL.

Dan Klein ‘70

THANK YOU LA SALLE FOR GIVING ME A GREAT EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL BASE FOR LIFE!

Al Noe ‘88

$120K+ raised

25 supporters unlocked a gift of $2,500—New Donor Challenge

400 supporters unlocked a gift of $10,000

18 states supporters spanned

75 supporters unlocked a gift of $5,000—Golden Lancer Challenge

Al Noe ‘88 talking with Lasallian Scholars Institute students.

CREATING A LEGACY

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rewards those who make a charitable contribution. By giving to La Salle, you can: Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA

LIVING THE LANCER LEGACY

Michael Metz ‘08 has been a Lancer for as long as he can remember. His three brothers, who are 10, 12 and 15 years older than him, all attended La Salle High School. His father, who had to retire early due to health issues, was determined to keep the Lancer legacy alive for all of his sons, so he ran the concession stand and assisted with the track and field team so his boys could continue attending.

Michael said his years at La Salle playing football, wrestling, serving as a Kairos leader, and being named prom king, were some of the best years of his life. Upon graduating, he felt Called to Serve, despite not knowing in exactly what capacity. He landed a job with Catholic Residential Services working with those with developmental disabilities in their homes, and fell in love with the field.

Fast forward a few years, during which time Michael paused his postsecondary education at Thomas More University while he and his wife started their family, and he worked for Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services as a Behavior Support Specialist, and his true calling finally came into perspective and became a reality. When he returned to college,

HERITAGE SOCIETY ESTABLISHED

The Lasallian Heritage Society was established to recognize a growing number of alumni, parents and friends of the school who have provided for La Salle in their estate plan to help maintain the longterm financial viability of the school.

Options to provide a charitable gift or bequest to La Salle include naming “La Salle High School” as a beneficiary of your:

• Life Insurance Policy

• Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

• Charitable Trust

• Last Will and Testament

• Revocable Trust Agreement

Along with making monetary gifts, these options offer an opportunity to give back to La Salle while providing you with potential income and/ or estate tax advantages.

Remember La Salle when you meet with your financial advisor or tax attorney when you conduct your year-end reviews.

Please let us know if you have provided for La Salle in your estate planning by contacting Director of Advancement Mike Wiesman ‘02, at 513-741-2287.

WHAT?

he was prompted to develop a business plan during his final semester. His plan centered around what he believed a day program for those with developmental disabilities should and could look like. He presented the plan to the parents of someone he served for several years and they generously offered him $20,000 to get his dream off the ground.

He and his wife developed a name for the business - Metzcor - that is a combination of their family name with the cor representing the core of who they are, which is faith, family and service. They were certified through the state in 2016 and officially opened their doors in a 2,500-square-foot property off Crookshank Road in 2017. At the time, the company had just four employees. Today, they have 55 staff, serve 167 individuals, and are currently working on renovating the former Mercy Hospital campus to be a first-of-its-kind community/business campus that gives more opportunities to the individuals they serve and the surrounding community.

Metzcor will soon feature a Cor Business Group, a conglomeration of businesses that provide good-paying hourly wage jobs to individuals with exceptionalities, high-end apartments, a Humanitarian Program that packages and delivers food to underprivileged families, and an event center.

HOW?

QUESTIONS?

BOARD OF LIMITED JURISDICTION

We are grateful for our Board, who provides oversight of La Salle High School to ensure the strategic interests of both the school and the Archdiocese are in order so we can continue advancing the La Salle High School vision and mission. Board members serve on one of the following committees alongside faculty, staff and community members:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE ADVANCEMENT GOVERNANCE MISSION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

BUILDINGS

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

OPERATIONAL TEAM

MIKE OVERBEY President ‘91

ALLEN ZERNICH Director of Finance ‘04

BRIAN HEIDORN Alumni Relations Director ‘86

MIKE WIESMAN Director of Advancement ‘02

JEFF RITTER ‘82 - Board Chair

MATT BIRCK ‘95 TERRI CARRICK KISHA DOSA

ADAM KREMER DOUG MICHEL ‘82 STEVE RUHE ‘77

GREG HARDIG JR. ‘96

LANCER LEGEND HONORED AT BOB KRUEGER INVITATIONAL

Tom Doerger ‘81 spent 30 years as a valued educator, counselor, mentor, coach, colleague, and friend to the La Salle community. Since his passing in December 2022, his family has established the Tom Doerger Memorial Scholarship, and he was named the 2023 honoree of the Bob Krueger Invitational.

He attended Notre Dame University where he was an offensive lineman before returning to his alma mater in 1985. He taught sociology, psychology, religion and physical education, in addition to serving as dean of students, attendance officer, and guidance counselor. He also coached basketball, track, and of course, football. He was integral to the Lancer’s journey to the state championships in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He always made it his mission to make a difference in young men’s lives through shaping stronger minds, bodies and spirits. Tom is greatly missed, but his legacy lives on.

I CHOSE LA SALLE BASED ON THE LEGACY THAT MY FAMILY HAS HERE AND THE BROTHERHOOD THAT LA SALLE HAS. BEING PART OF A LEGACY FAMILY AT LA SALLE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO ME. BEING ABLE TO WALK THE SAME HALLS THAT MY GRANDPA AND DAD DID MAKES ME WANT TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OUR FAMILY HAS AT LA SALLE. I ALSO GET TO WALK THE HALLS WITH MY YOUNGER BROTHER WHICH IS TRULY SPECIAL AND MAKES ME VERY PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE LASALLIAN TRADITION.

Xander Schneider ‘24

CAREER DAY PRESENTATION LEADS TO CAREER IN INDUSTRY FOR LA SALLE ALUMNUS

John Weissmann ‘93 has a 15-minute experience at La Salle as part of Career Day to thank for his more than 25+ year career in the funeral business. He said to this day, he still doesn’t know what made him want to attend that particular Career Day session, but the La Salle brotherhood appears throughout his story.

It just so happens that the expert for that panel was Weissmann’s new neighbor and a La Salle grad. The next thing he knew, he was going to mortuary school, and today is part owner of Neidhard Minges Funeral Home alongside two other La Salle alumni, Mark ‘74 and Pete Minges ‘77, and Pete’s daughter, Elyse Minges. His daughter also plans to enter the field, keeping the tradition alive.

The concept of a brotherhood (and sisterhood in this case) isn’t far-fetched for Weissmann in other areas of life either. He has been the chairman of the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest since 2001. The society was born from several first-generation Germans, including his grandparents, and parents settling in the Cincinnati area and wanting to keep the traditions from their home country alive.

“THE OVERALL LA SALLE EXPERIENCE SHAPED EVERYTHING I’VE BECOME.

THE SCHOOL KEPT ME ON THE RIGHT TRACK SPIRITUALLY AND ACADEMICALLY, AND I’VE BEEN FORTUNATE TO CROSS PATHS WITH A LOT OF OTHER LA SALLE GRADS AND FRIENDS THROUGHOUT MY LIFE.”

WALKING THROUGH LA SALLE’S DOORS EVERY DAY IS LIKE WALKING INTO MY HOME. THE BROTHERHOOD IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER PLACE AND THE STAFF ARE SO WELCOMING. IT REALLY IS A PLACE THAT GIVES YOU EVERY POSSIBILITY TO SUCCEED.

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