“We are so excited to have Coach Eddie Jaquillard join the De La Salle Cavalier family,” said Coach Ryan Manale.
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NOLA.com Eddie Jaquillard named new De La Salle defensive coordinator
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DLS Robotics
De La Salle is working with IDIYA to offer a robotics course for the 2017-18 school year
An outside expert in the field of robotics will teach the class how to build and program robots with Arduino Parallax Robotics Shield Kits. No previous computer programming or electronics experience is necessary; however, basic computer knowledge is recommended.
Participants must have their own laptop with a USB port and either Windows 7 and later, Mac OS X and later, or a Linux based operating system. A flash drive may be useful in saving and transferring files.
All De La Salle students interested in this course are encouraged to download, and complete the PDF (click here) form
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De La Salle Tornado Relief Fund
As many of you know, a small number of our current students and their families suffered significant home and/or property damage from the recent tornados that touched down in New Orleans. We are asking for donations on behalf of these families. Please click here to give. If you prefer to donate cash or check, please bring those funds to Jessica Atwood and/or Ann Heslin in our Development Office. Collections will end on Friday, February 24th at 12:00 p.m. Please direct any questions you may have to Paul Kelly, Jessica Atwood, or Ann Heslin. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Faculty Friday Spotlight, Duncan Pray, M.A.
The marching band is a very important part of any high school, especially in New Orleans. De La Salle is proud to have Duncan Pray direct The Pride of the Avenue Marching Band as well as the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and all of the band courses at De La Salle. Under his direction, the band has grown from 28 students in 2012, when he began at De La Salle, to 56 students. The band is anticipating another growth spurt for the 2017-18 school year, with just over 60 students projected to be in the program.Duncan attended Loyola University New Orleans where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education as well as his M.A. in Tuba Performance. Outside of class, Duncan is an active leader in the music education world of New Orleans. In 2015 he served as the Director of the District VI Junior High Honor Band. In 2016, Duncan continued his work with the Senior High Honor Band by helping to coordinate auditions and serve as a judge during performances. Several De La Salle students have been accepted into this year’s honor band. Students Matthew Courcelle and Sal Marino both made the Junior High Honor Band, and Steven Mylie made Senior High Honor Band.
“Mr. Pray has overseen the tremendous growth of our marching band. From football games to pep rallies to masses to Mardi Gras parades, Mr. Pray’s band provides the soundtrack to our school activities. His tremendous dedication and hard work have rejuvenated this campus group.” –Principal, Paul Kelly ’83
Outside of De La Salle, Duncan also is a coach at his Crossfit club, and he enjoys hiking and kayaking.
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WLAE Video: The Future of Catholic Schools
Watch the WLAE interview of De La Salle President, Michael Giambelluca, about the Future of Catholic Schools, by Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Jan Lancaster.
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Louis Sivori and Zach Steverson on 102.9 fm talking about NOLA Game Fest
Louis Sivori and Zach Steverson talk about the student gaming competition at the NOLA Gaming Fest. Thank you Cumulus Media Power 102.9 and Independent Gaming League.
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Wrestling Wins Back to Back State Championship
Congratulations to the De La Salle wrestling team for winning their second consecutive wrestling State Championship this weekend in Shreveport, LA. This year there were three individual state champions:
- Conrad Wyre, 152 lbs
- Eric Hamrick, 220 lbs
- Jeremiah James, 285 lbs
De La Salle, Lead On!
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De La Salle Boys Basketball Wins District Title for Second Year in a Row
De La Salle is proud to announce that the boys’ basketball team won their second consecutive district title last night in an undefeated season, 8-0. Congratulations, Cavaliers! De La Salle will host Senior Night for the team this Thursday, February 16, at De La Salle before the boys face Karr at 7:30 p.m. The boys will be playing after the girls’ team hosts their first playoff game vs. The Academy of Sacred Heart, at 5:30 p.m.
Please join us to support both of these teams! De La Salle, Lead On!
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In the News: De La Salle High School students become ‘part’ of Mardi Gras from MardiGras.com
De La Salle High School students become ‘part’ of Mardi Gras![zulu-maid-demi]()
By student columnist, Demi Robinette ’17
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Faculty Spotlight, Justin Martineau
When Justin Martineau started his career at De La Salle in the Fall of 2011, he dove head first into the Cavalier community. In addition to teaching religion, he is the Director of Student Activities, the head coach for girls basketball, the assistant campus minister, and the student council advisor. Justin plans the annual Lasallian Student Leadership (LSL) trip to St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. Students spend a week at a leadership conference with students from other Lasallian schools from the San Francisco-New Orleans District. Students fundraise for this event throughout the year. One of their largest fundraising activities is providing secure parking in the De La Salle parking lot during the Mardi Gras parade season. This year De La Salle is offering parade p
arking on Thursday, 2/23, Friday, 2/24, and Sunday, 2/26. Sedans and coupes are $25 per car and all other vehicles are $30 each.“Mr. Martineau passionately and energetically embraces his many roles here at De La Salle. Mr. Martineau’s work ethic ensures that our many school functions run smoothly, and he is always willing when called upon, to share his thoughts, to lend his logistical expertise, to set up or break down an event.” –Principal, Paul Kelly ’83
Justin attended Boston College, where he earned his B.A., majoring in political science and theology. Outside of De La Salle, he is an avid sports fan and holds season tickets to the Saints and the Pelicans. He is a fan of the MLB’s Red Sox and the NHL’s Bruins.
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February 2017 Students of the Month
Congratulations to February’s Students of the Month!
Meet Meghan Palmisano, 12th Grade. She was nominated by Senora Palacios for her work in Spanish III. “Meghan is a model student; she comes to class prepared, and she is an extremely hard worker who excels at meeting academic challenges. She is a quiet student, but always an active listener.” Senora Palacios
Meet Raquel Nunez, 11th Grade. She was nominated by Mrs. Rogers for her work in AP Human Geography. “Raquel is a joy to teach because she expresses so much interest and curiosity about the subject. She adds insightful comments and questions to class discussions and makes connections to what we are learning about in class to real-world events, She is also very conscientious in her work. She even asks for assignments ahead of time so she can work ahead on the weekends.” Mrs. Rogers
Meet Teetouch Pounkate, 10th Grade. He was nominated for student of the month by Mr. Creech for his work in World History. “Teetouch exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. His smile lights up the room! He has been a welcome addition to our De La Salle community.” Mr. Creech
Meet Leah Kennedy, 9th Grade. She was nominated as student of the month by Mrs. Ellis for her work in Religion I. “Leah is positive energy. Her vibrant personality and positive outlook make her a delight to teach. She is always prepared for class and is usually the first to answer a question. She is, also, a very respectful young lady.” Mrs. Ellis
Meet Adrianna Horne, 8th Grade. Adrianna was nominated as student of the month by Mr. Poree for her work in his Intro to Tech class. Adrianna was nominated due to her selfless dedication to seeing her classmates thrive in class. She has even offered copies of her notes to some of her classmates who struggle with note-taking. Adrianna is a joy to teach, and I’m sure her classmates would agree her “can do” attitude is quite infectious.
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February Letter from the President
“Lasallian spirituality is not a spirituality which flees from engagement with life but one which balances our personal relationship with a loving God with that of being the presence and action of God in relationship to others.” (Br. Gerard Rummery, FSC, excerpt from “Lasallian Spirituality”)
Happy Mardi Gras, Cavaliers! As I compose this month’s newsletter, the final weekend of Mardi Gras is upon us. I know I speak for most of us in looking forward to the celebrations in the coming days with family and friends. When we return to school from the Mardi Gras holidays on March 6, we will have only a few months left in the school year for us to make 2016-2017 as successful as it can be. But knowing our school community, each of us will be making the most of additional opportunities to grow both individually and as a community.
I take this opportunity during our Mardi Gras celebrations to share with you the positive results of my small group conversations over the past several months with faculty, staff, students, and parents. These results are certainly reason for celebration. Many of the comments detailed here were repeated by numerous people. All of the positive comments below from faculty, staff, students, and parents were answers to the question, “What is the most important aspect of De La Salle, the one aspect that you would not want to be changed?”
Our faculty and staff shared the following positive aspects of De La Salle–“We are a true community. We are a family. Diversity of many types is valued-socio-economic diversity, co-educational diversity, ethnic/racial diversity, and varied learning styles diversity. We have happy students. We have a happy faculty. We have a committed faculty. Our school is a true reflection of New Orleans. The block schedule is good for our students. We have a supportive administration. We strive to make De La Salle affordable and accessible to our families. We have the autonomy as teachers to present the curriculum in ways that help our students achieve success.”
Our students shared the following positive aspects of De La Salle–“The family atmosphere helps us feel comfortable and allows us to grow as leaders. We feel strong support from all aspects of the school community. The variety of clubs allows everyone to find his/her niche. We are known by name. We know that the diversity is helping us grow as members of our society. We appreciate that the school strives to make a De La Salle education affordable. We have quality teachers who want us to succeed and who do a great deal outside of class to help and support us. Teachers are open to students speaking with them about issues. We feel that we have a say and that the school involves us in discussing change at De La Salle. The student-teacher relationship is very good. We appreciate being involved in issues of social justice. We enjoy being with each other at De La Salle. Adults are considerate of students.”
Our parents shared the following positive aspects of De La Salle–“The spirit of the school is extremely welcoming and helpful. There is a real sense of community. Students are happy. There is a wealth of opportunities for students to use their talents. The student-teacher ratio is great. Students are able to shine as individuals. The various aspects of diversity at the school are a good thing. The block schedule really helps students to succeed. It is noticeable that many faculty attend events to support students. Teachers are genuinely interested in students’ success, but they do not “hand-hold.” The entire community is pulling for students to succeed. While athletics are very successful, there are many opportunities outside athletics for students to use their talents.”
And while I have not had the same types of group conversations with alumni, I certainly have enjoyed meeting alumni on an individual basis in numerous circumstances; and I look forward to continual, future opportunities to meet more and more alumni, to hear their stories about De La Salle, and to answer whatever questions they may have. I encourage alumni to contact me at mgiambelluca@delasallenola.
One of the many blessings and privileges I have as president is the opportunity to engage the members of our school community as I did when I had these small group conversations with various constituencies. And it is so gratifying to know that the foundation of most of the positive experiences our people have at De La Salle can be traced back to the positive relationships that are created among the members of our school community. As Br. Rummery stated in the quote that began this newsletter, relationships that we nurture by being the hands, eyes, mouth, and feet of God is at the core of Lasallian spirituality.
Speaking of Lasallian spirituality, we are very excited that Brother Michael Livaudais, FSC, a former, long-time faculty member here at De La Salle High School who is currently the Lead Coordinator for Vocation Ministry in the New Orleans area for the San Francisco-New Orleans District, will be offering a Lenten reflection for alumni, parents, faculty, and staff on March 16 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. here at De La Salle. We look forward to Brother Michael’s reflection, and we thank him for making this time to be with us. We look forward to many more opportunities for Brother Michael and other Brothers to be with us here in various ways at De La Salle, and we are grateful for them doing so.
We have so much for which we are grateful. As the weeks and months accumulate, our students and their successes continue to make us both grateful and proud as a school community. On February 18th at Southeastern Louisiana University, our students competed with hundreds of students from across the southern part of the state in the 2017 Louisiana District Rally. Based on their performances at District Rally, some students earned the privilege to compete in State Rally on April 1at LSU. We are excited that twelve De La Salle students earned the privilege to compete at State Rally. We are especially excited that eight of our students placed first in District in their respective subject areas. These students are Gabe Becker (Algebra II), Anne Morris (English II), Bobbi Conway (Fine Arts), Brandon Blackwell (Health), Demi Robinette (Journalism), Ryan Sandoz (Principles of Business), Jasmine Williams (Sociology), and Gordon Towell (Spanish II). Four other students did not place first but still performed well enough to merit advancement to State Rally. These students are Remi Bonneval (Biology I), Luke Becker (Chemistry), Jordan Pierre (World Geography), and Brandon Gauthier (World History). Please join me in congratulating these students and in wishing them well at State Rally in a little over a month.
I take this opportunity to thank faculty member Peggy St. John for her coordination of the Rally competition and thanks as well go to faculty member Donna Pizanie and former faculty member Kathy Calder for helping Peggy.
Continuing the academic theme, at our February Principal’s Assembly on February 20, our college counselor, Kate Massey, informed our school community that with only twenty seniors reporting, they have already been accepted to over fifty colleges and universities and have already garnered over two million dollars in scholarships. As more seniors report, we will continue to update our school community about this wonderful news for the Class of 2017.
We are very proud of our students who recently earned honors in Junior and Senior High District Honor Band competition on January 20-22. Congratulations go to Matthew Courcelle and Sal Marino who were selected to the Junior High Honor Band and to Steven Mylie for being selected to Senior High Honor Band.
Our band, Cavalettes, and cheerleaders have already marched in three Mardi Gras parades; namely, Caesar, Babylon, and Krewe D’Etat. Two are remaining-Thoth and Rex. It has been a privilege to march with them, with their parents and other family chaperones, and with several other school administrators. The students have really done well. Many people along the parade routes have responded well to the Cavaliers marching by. Many thanks go to band director, Duncan Pray, for all of his good work with the band, to Dinesha McGill for her good work with the Cavalettes, and to Chelsi Taylor for her good work with the cheerleaders. Of course, many thanks as well go to our parents who are so supportive of their Cavalier children who participate in these three groups.
Besides the academic and artistic successes mentioned above, our student-athletes have also had wonderful successes. Our wrestling team worked extremely hard all year, and their hard work and determination paid off in Shreveport the weekend of February 9-10 when they won the state championship for the second year in a row. Three Cavaliers won individual championships in their respective weight classes; namely, Conrad Wyre (152 lbs.), Eric Hamrick (220 lbs.), and Jeremiah James (285 lbs.). Congratulations go to these wrestlers for achieving the ultimate goal in their wrestling season. Of course, congratulations go as well to all the wrestlers for contributing to the team’s success.
Nearly all of the wrestlers placed in the top 3-4 in their respective weight classes, and that is the type of team effort that is needed to win a state championship. Of course, many congratulations are in order for head coach Rod Cusachs and his coaching assistants, Bob Ledoux, Alex Martin, Jason Hamrick, Scott Chappuis, and Jacob Karl for all of their hard work in placing the team in the position to achieve success.
By virtue of achieving a stellar regular season record, our boys’ basketball team has earned the #3 seed in the state playoffs and will be playing a quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, March 3 here at De La Salle for the privilege of advancing to a semi-final game in Lake Charles on Wednesday, March 8. We are extremely excited for the boys’ basketball team, and we certainly look forward to supporting them as they make their playoff run. Congratulations go to head coach, Paul Kelly, and to his assistants, Chris Perrone and Bryan Cole, for placing the team in the position to achieve success.
Congratulations go to other winter sports teams for doing extremely well in their respective seasons. Our girls’ basketball team won a first-round home playoff game against Sacred Heart before falling to the state’s #2 seed, St. Thomas More in Lafayette. Congratulations go to head girls’ basketball coach, Justin Martineau, and to his assistant, John Rodriguez. Congratulations go as well to girls’ soccer for advancing to the playoffs. The team graduates only one senior, and the future is bright for the team. Many thanks go to head coach, Mark Aguilar, and to his assistants, Jesse Otis and Amanda Rourk. Congratulations go as well to boys’ soccer for a solid season that promises future success. Like the girls’ soccer team, only one senior was on the team. Many thanks go to head coach, Alan DeRitter, and his assistant, Derek Martin, for their good work in building the program. The spring sports of baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, and golf are just kicking into gear, but we look forward to their future accomplishments.
Congratulations go already to our JV baseball team for their recent victory over Rummel, and congratulations go as well to our softball team for opening their season with wins over Thomas Jefferson and Ursuline.
As we look to other events in the future, we have the following on deck. The De La Salle St. Joseph Altar will take place on Monday, March 20. Monetary donations are most welcomed, and the money will be used to place orders for specialty breads and cakes. Everyone in the school community is invited to participate– -students, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The altar will be open Monday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Everyone is also invited to help set-up on Sunday, March 19, the actual feast day of St. Joseph. Please call Marilyn Piglia D’Antoni at 503-7621 if you have questions about donating in any way. Many thanks go to Marilyn for her coordination of this special event.
While nearly everyone in the school community will still be enjoying their Mardi Gras holidays after Mardi Gras Day, De La Salle will be hosting the State’s Regional Speech Tournament on Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4. Please also note that The Cav Shop has new expanded days and times when it is open. You may purchase the very latest Cavalier merchandise on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:15 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
In conclusion, while we are still very much in the midst of all the celebration and activity of Mardi Gras-and happily and rightfully so– -we know that the solemnity and reflection of Lent is not far off. As guest celebrant, Fr. Daniel Green, stated in his sermon to the school community during our February 17 mass, we must never lose sight of the reality that we are not the sources of true energy, goodness, or power. The only true source of energy, goodness, and power is God Himself. So as our energy finds its release in these continuing Mardi Gras celebrations, let us be ready to slow down and welcome Lent with its opportunity for us to tap into the only true source of energy, goodness, and power-God Himself.
St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts, forever.
In Him,
Michael Giambelluca
President
De La Salle High School
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Principal’s March Letter
Letter from the Principal
March, 2017
Dear Parents:
I sincerely hope that you and your family have enjoyed a relaxing and enjoyable Mardi Gras break! We resume classes at our regular time on Monday, March 6th, and our third quarter exams are just two weeks away. Many important events are happening this month, and I have highlighted several of these.
BASKETBALL TEAM HEADS TO LAKE CHARLES, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8th
Congratulations to our boys’ basketball team for reaching the state semi-finals in the Division II state basketball tournament. The team plays this Wednesday at 4:45 pm in Lake Charles. All students are invited to attend, and we are organizing fan buses for transportation. It will cost students $12.00 to ride the bus and $10.00 to buy a ticket into the game. Permission slips were sent out via text and are available on edline and on the website. We hope many of you are able to make the trip and support the team! Please contact our front desk at 504.895.5717 if you have questions.
JUNIOR RETREAT, FRIDAY, MARCH 10th
Our next junior retreat of the year will again take place on Loyola’s campus. Students have been alerted as to their groups, and permission slips are located on the website and on edline. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Tony Behan, our Campus Minister, at tbehan@delasallenola.com, or Mr. Justin Martineau, at jmartineau@delasallenola.com.
STANDARDIZED TESTING DAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th / EARLY DISMISSALS
This day is a mandatory day of school for all 8th-11th graders. Standardized testing will take place, and these tests are important to both the students and to De La Salle. The day will start at the normal time (7:40 am), and dismissals will occur as follows:
9th grades: 10:00 am dismissal (approx.); all pick-ups from school parking lot
8th, 10th and 11th grades: 12:00 pm dismissal (approx.)
12th grade: NO SCHOOL
The buses will pick up at 12:30 pm on this day. Please direct any questions to Ms. Kate Massey at kmassey@delasallenola.com.
THIRD QUARTER EXAMS / EARLY DISMISSALS
Thursday, March 16th: A and B Period Exams / 11:00 am dismissal
Friday, March 17th: C and D Period Exams / 11:00 am dismissal
SOPHOMORE PRAYER BREAKFAST, SATURDAY, MARCH 18th
Friendly reminder that ALL Sophomores are required to attend the Sophomore Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 18th, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This is a breakfast for every sophomore and his or her mother (or significant, adult female presence). Dress is semi-formal for this event: shirt and tie for males and dresses (or similar semi-formal attire) for females. No tennis shoes or jeans are allowed.
JOSEPH’S ALTAR, MONDAY, MARCH 20th
Once again, De La Salle will host a St. Joseph’s Altar on Monday, March 20th. The altar will open at 9:00 am, and some of our 8th grade students will perform the Tupa Tupa and say the Rosary at 11:30 am. Please stop by school any time during this day to visit the altar.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR
Friendly reminder that all returning students must register for the 2017-18 school year on the following dates, according to the first letter of the student’s last name:
A – L last names: Wednesday, March 29th 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm in cafeteria
M –Z last names: Thursday, March 30th 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm in cafeteria
Please direct any questions to the finance office at finance@delasallenola.com.
LA TROUPE DE LA SALLE’S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, THURSDAY, MARCH 30th, 7:30 PM
Our drama club, La Troupe de La Salle, will put on its next play, Agatha Christie’s murder mystery And Then There Were None, on Thursday, March 30th, through Monday, April 3rd, at 7:30 pm in the theater (there is no Sunday performance). Please come out and enjoy this wonderful production and support its talented cast and crew.
SCHOOL-WIDE DAY OF RECONCILIATION, FRIDAY, MARCH 31st
Friday, March 31st, we will be offering the sacrament of Reconciliation to our entire student body. Under the direction of our Campus Minister, Mr. Tony Behan, we have arranged for eight priests to be on campus on Friday morning to hear confessions. We are extremely excited to offer this sacrament to our entire school, and we ask that you please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field are now in full swing! Please come out and support the Cavs as they take to the field and the floor! We wish them the best of luck!
Take care, and may God bless you and yours
Sincerely,
Paul Kelly, ‘83
Principal
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St. Joseph Altar
Calling all those with a special devotion to St. Joseph and those who desire to have a special devotion to St. Joseph!
It’s time to begin preparing for the 2017 St. Joseph Altar! St. Joseph’s feast day is Sunday, March 19th, so we will have our 12th annual altar on Monday, March 20th — only a few weeks away! Monetary donations are most welcome. The money will be used to place orders for specialty breads (hammer, nail, cross, crown of thorns, ladder, sandal, fish, bishop’s hat) and specialty cakes (Sacred Heart of Jesus cake, Bible cake, Cross cake, lamb cakes, and round cakes). You are also welcome to help with setting up the altar on Sunday, March 19th. And, of course, we will need all the items found on a traditional St. Joseph Altar — Italian cookies, memorial cakes, cakes to cut and serve, flowers, candles, holy cards, nuts, lemons, oranges, apples, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes, sago palms — just to name a few. If you have any statues or pictures that we could use to display on the altar, please let us know.
The St. Joseph Altar will be open Monday, March 20th, from 9:00 – 4:00. The 8th grade will perform the Tupa, Tupa and recite the Rosary at 11:30.
All are invited to participate – students, mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles. Please call Marilyn Piglia D’Antoni at 504-503-7621 if you can donate in any way. Have a get-together with family and friends to bake Italian cookies for the altar! If you need Italian cookie recipes, just give us a call!
Viva San Giuseppi!
Thanks!
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Tickets on Sale at De La Salle for State Championship Basketball Game
Tickets for Saturday’s Boys Basketball State Championship Game are on sale at the front desk at De La Salle. Tickets are on sale for $10.00 and a portion of all sales made at school stay at De La Salle. The game is at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, The Cavaliers will be playing three-time defending state champions, University High. The Cavaliers won a thrilling victory tonight over 4A St. Thomas More 62-61. The Cavaliers were down 9 points at
The Cavaliers won a thrilling victory last night over St. Thomas More 62-61. The Cavaliers were down 9 points at half-time and came back to win. It has been 31 years since the Cavs have been in the state championship game. We need all of Cav nation on Saturday.
In the News
St. Thomas More loses heartbreaker to De La Salle
De La Salle 62, St. Thomas More 61: Cavs escape into Saturday’s Division II title game
De La Salle rallies, holds off St. Thomas More to reach title game
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Letter from the Principal to Senior Parents
Letter from the Principal
March, 2017
Dear Senior Parents,
Graduation will be held Monday, May 15, 2017, at Xavier University Convocation Center, 7910 Stroelitz Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125, at 4:00 p.m. Graduates should be there at 3:15 p.m. Further information about graduation and other senior activities is listed below.
Below, you will find a calendar of Senior Class events for 2017. Your son or daughter will also receive a copy of this information in homeroom. The seniors will be given more details concerning graduation as we get closer to Graduation Day. Please adhere to all instructions given regarding our final senior activities.
It is absolutely imperative that you and your son or daughter
understand that all De La Salle Student Handbook regulations
regarding appropriate dress, behavior, and demeanor will be strictly
adhered to during these events.
CALENDAR OF SENIOR CLASS EVENTS 2017
April 6 – Thursday – Senior Parent Night ~ Mandatory for Parents
6:00 p.m. There is a mandatory meeting for all Senior Parents on April 6. The meeting will be held in the Library starting promptly at 6:00 p.m. Senior events will be discussed. One representative from every family must attend. NO STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED AT THE MEETING. Please e-mail Marilyn D’Antoni at mdantoni@delasallenola.com or call at 504-503-7621 for information.
April 22 – Saturday – Junior/Senior Prom
Where: D-Day Museum
When: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9pm-midnight (lock in 9:30-11:30)
Who: DLS juniors and seniors may each purchase up to 2 tickets–1 for themselves and 1 for a guest of the opposite gender from either DLS (underclassmen are permitted as guests) or another school
Attire: formal (tuxedos for young men, appropriate dresses for young ladies); all DLS grooming rules apply; Cost: TBA
April 26, Wednesday ~ C and D Period Final Exams / Graduation Practice
Graduation practice will begin immediately in the theatre after the second exam. Attendance is mandatory.
April 27, Thursday ~ A and B Period Final Exams / Graduation Practice
Graduation practice will begin immediately in the theatre after the second exam. Attendance is mandatory.
April 28, Friday ~ Senior Fun Day ~ Faculty/Senior Basketball Game
Seniors will have a “fun day” on this Friday at a place to be determined (due to JCC construction, we cannot use their facility). Then they can enjoy lunch at school and attend the faculty/senior basketball game during the last period of the day. Faculty members will be chaperoning.
May 4, Thursday ~ All Sports Banquet
5:30 p.m. at De La Salle. Further information is available through the Athletic Director, Tony Bonura, tbonura@delasallenola.com, 504-503-7576, or Rusty Long, rlong@delasallenola.com.
May 6, Saturday ~ Senior Awards Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. ALL SENIORS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Parents and family are invited. Cost: $50 per person
(Senior ticket was included in his/her graduation fee. Ticket will be given out on Senior Parent Night.) All other tickets may be purchased from Marilyn Piglia D’Antoni, mdantoni@delasallenola.com (504-503-7621). NO WALK-INS.
May 9, Tuesday ~ Final Graduation Practice
10:00 a.m. at Xavier University Convocation Center. Seniors are responsible for their own transportation. Dress is school uniform for all seniors. Caps and gowns will be distributed at this practice. Students who have not fulfilled the needed credits because of failure (exceeding 2 credits) in the school year will be notified before this time that they cannot participate in graduation.
May 15, Monday ~ Graduation
4:00 p.m. until approximately 6:15 p.m. at Xavier University Convocation Center. Graduates arrive by 3:15 p.m. It is recommended that family and friends arrive early since there are no reserved seats for the graduation other than those reserved for the faculty.
FAMILIES ARE LIMITED TO 10 TICKETS FOR GRADUATION.
Senior boys are to wear white dress shirts, conservative ties, pants, and dress shoes under their caps and gowns. Socks must be worn. Mr. Perrone will check to see that all De La Salle grooming regulations have been adhered to prior to the ceremony.
Senior girls are to wear dresses which are in keeping with the maroon graduation garb. The girls’ gowns are provided with an attachable collar. These are to be worn and pinned in place. The tape provided does not hold the collar properly. Appropriately colored dress shoes should be worn. PLATFORM SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
*Please help us maintain good order by inviting guests carefully and instructing them on the seriousness of the ceremony and the need for appropriate behavior. In general, adults alone should be invited. Thank you in advance for assisting us in making this a solemn occasion.
**Graduates and their parents are responsible for their guests. Shouting or disturbance by guests during the graduation ceremony will result in the graduate being deprived of his/her diploma at the ceremony.
***Seniors allowed to participate in the graduation exercises but who must attend summer school will be given a box with a paper diploma (the official diploma will not be enclosed). Graduation is merely the public ceremony acknowledging the completion of high school. However, the De La Salle diploma is not official until the student’s final transcript has been certified by the school. This occurs approximately a week after the candidate successfully completes regular classes or summer school. Diplomas for these students will be handed out at the completion of summer school. Thank you so much for your understanding in this matter.
We look forward to a joyous and dignified celebration of this wonderful class of Cavaliers.
Sincerely,
Paul Kelly, ‘83
Principal
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De La Salle 81, University 69: Cavaliers knock off mighty Cubs for first state title since 1986
The Cavaliers celebrate after winning the Div. II Boys Basketball Championship between DeLaSalle and University High at the Burton Coliseum Complex in Lake Charles on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Eight De La Salle Soccer Players Members receive District Team Honors
Five De La Salle High boys’ soccer team players received Honorable Mention, 2nd Team, All-district, Sallah Abu Moussa, Chris Towell, Blake Giacone, Marvin Nunez and Taylor Weeks.
Three De La Salle High girls’ soccer team players were named to the All District Team, Goalie –Peyton Perez, Defensive – Alexia Doussan, Offensive – Katelyn Nelson.
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WLAE Tuition Auction: Bid through March 29
De La Salle will be LIVE on the air Wednesday, March 29 at about 7:40 p.m.
Bidding is open March 15-March 29 at WLAE.com
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De La Salle 17, Cabrini 2: Cavs capitalize on seven Crescents errors in rout
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