THE 55th COMMENCEMENT of DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
THE 55th COMMENCEMENT of DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
May 21, 2023
Commencement Program
PROCESSIONAL ............................................................................................................................................ De La Salle Band Mr. Larry Colón, Conductor
GREETING ..................................................................................
Mr. Spencer Shively, Vice President for Mission & Student Life
“THE NATIONAL ANTHEM” ........................................................................................................................ De La Salle Band
INVOCATION Mr. Andrew Berkes, Campus Minister for Faith & Retreats, School Vocation Coordinator
SALUTATORY ADDRESS .............................................................................................................. James Alexander Christensen
CONFERRING OF DEPARTMENT AWARDS .................................................................................... Dr. Heather Alumbaugh
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS ..................................................................................................................... Charles Patrick Kratus
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC LIFE’S REMARKS ................................................................... Dr. Heather Alumbaugh
CONFERRING OF DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ..........................................
Mr. David J. Holquin & Dr. Heather Alumbaugh
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS ....................................................................................................................... Mr. David J. Holquin
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES .................................................................................................... Ms. Alexandra Stevenson
CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS .....................................................................
Mr. David J. Holquin & Dr. Heather Alumbaugh
Assisting ...... Ms. Alexandra Stevenson, Senior Class Moderator and Mr. Joseph Aliotti, Dean of Students and Graduation Coordinator
Graduating Class of 2023
Angelo Paolo Accardo
Jordan Maxwell Acle*
Zane Fagan Acle
Noah Shane Ainsworth**
Joseph Salvatore Ancona III
Matthew Steven Andre**
William Richard Andrews
John Antonio Arcidiacono**
William Frederick Armstrong**
Brandon David Babby**
Kellen McGuire Bach**
Brandon Daniel Frangieh Bajada**
Stefan Emilov Bakiev*
Nathan Michael Ball
Ryan Patrick Ball
Ramiro Barajas*
Hector Fernando Barragan Jr*
Adrian Israel Barrios Nunez
Michael Costantino Barsi*
Alex David Thuis Bartlett**
Anthony James Barton
Joseph Terranova Becher*
Joseph Christopher Becker
Julio Cesar Beckman**
Christopher Julius Pangilinan Beech
Daniel Baselios Berkes**
Jackson Jose Berry**
Spencer Thomas Biles**
Leonardo Simon Bravo
Spencer Leo Richard Brien
Dominic Dalton Brown*
Reagan Thomas Bruni*
Zachary Joseph Reyes Bustonera**
Logan Michael Byrne
Robert Massimo Cabeceiras*
Xavier Jose Calderon
Benjamin Adam Paduga Camilon III
Antonio Manuel Canari
Nathan Dominic Capinpin*
Cole Michael Carnahan**
Kyle Edmund Carrillo
Jason Castro
Cooper John Cazares
Johnathan James Cerruti
Ryan Patrick Cesmat**
Arjun Singh Chahal
Elson Matthew Chan Jr*
Smith James Chandler
Walker Feenan Chandler*
John Callan Cheshareck
Braden Thomas Chestnut
Samuel Ryan Chose*
James Alexander Christensen**
Nathan Thomas Chua
Timothy Michael Clay Jr
Lucas Anthony Click
Sean Andrew Cofer Jr
Domenic Gerald Cola*
Christopher Reese Coleman**
Colton James Collier**
Alexander Giovanni Malonosan Como
Andrew Nicholas Leung Cravens**
Alexander Shuster Crowe
Matthew Owen Daly**
Raymond Alonso Davis**
Isaac Rudy De Rosas**
Antonio Lorenzo Del Puerto
Andrew Lee DeMitis
Cole Ring Deviney*
Matthew Ryan Dias-Martin
Dominic Anthony Diaz*
Aaron Makaio Easley
Jaden Sabet Elgazzar
Zachary Iyad Elian**
Kevin Barrett Ellis*
Dane Thomas Ericson
Jonathan Robert Espinoza Jr*
Kaveh Farahbakhsh
Alexander Emmanuel Craig Favorito**
Atridad Feizi
Gavin Linsao Fernandez
Carson Daniel Morris Fialho
Cooper Xavier Flanagan
David Noble Flurscheim
Jaden Allen Fong**
Mathew Ryan Fong**
Kadin Alexander Friedman
Chance Joseph Maloon Frost**
Erin Carl Reyes Gapasin*
Hans Currie Gingrich**
Michael Louis Giorgi**
Jack Xavier Girod*
Joshua John Gnovel**
Aaron Antonio Gomez**
Kevin Gonzalez*
Jacob George Goodman
David Francisco Green**
Charles Leon Greer Jr
Dylan Mathew Greeson
Tanner Joseph Griffith*
Benjamin Keith Gronbach**
William Anthony Haggerty*
Nicholas Carl Halfon
Sean Patrick Hanley**
Connor Ryan Harrison
Samuel Reece Harvey
William Thomas Hayr**
Samuel Alexander Varian Hayworth
Peter James Heiskell**
Erwin Roberto Huerta
Peter Vincent Hughes
Preston Tyler Dyogi Hum**
Scott Anthony Iannaccone**
Thomas Hopkins Ivanov
John Staley Jacobson**
Jack Nelson Jerge*
Nicholas Joseph Johnson**
Benjamin Tate Kangas
William Cooper Kennedy**
Kadin Timothy Kerrigan
Faris Mohammad Khandaqji**
Michael Albert Killeen
Graham Everett Kol**
**Graduating with High Honors (3.75 and above) = gold tassel and gold cord *Graduating with Honors (3.50 – 3.74) = gold tassel
Graduating Class of 2023
Charles Patrick Kratus**
James Alan Kuiper
Michael Ryan Kullman*
John Ernest LaCome III
Simon Karl De Guzman Lagroma
James Robert Lakin**
Thomas Berrien Lawrence*
Tyler Robert Laymon**
Trevor Emerson Lin**
Santino Prince Lopez-Tapia
John Paul Michael Maestas*
Jackson Parker Maher
Joseph Patrick Manzone*
Mateo Andres Vega Marchis**
Krishna Sathyavenkat Marichetty**
Alix Manuel Marie**
John Edward Mazzetti**
Collin Patrick McCarthy*
Luke Joseph McGuinness**
Owen Scott McInerney
Daniel Joseph McInnis
Journey Dylan Ottley McKoy
William Vincent McNamara**
John East Merrifield
Ryan Joseph Merrifield*
Hudson William Merritt
Collin Grove Miller
Drew Hendrick Miller**
Adam Howard Mills
Jacob James Molinelli*
Mario Anthony Edwin Molino
Marcus Gabriel Monaldo
Omar Monroy Acosta
David Michael Ulysses Moore
Hayden Jeovanni Belza Motas*
Brian Michael Mucha**
Brandon Alejandro Nance
Nathan Robert Ng*
Dylan Huy Phuoc Nguyen
Dulan Andre Orgonas
Scott William Oswalt*
Laurence Nicolas Joaquin Palacay**
William Campbell Pariso
Alexander Robert Pawlo
Elijah Andrew Payne-Kraus
Vince Charles Pelosi**
Domenic Noel Persi
Carsten Karl Peters**
Lucas Abraham David Pfister*
Luke Robert Phillips
Trevor Dylan Pico*
Drake Steven Porter
Evan James Powelson
Cooper John Powers*
Diego Ali Quadjovie
John Benedict Cabutad Quevada**
Peter Richard Rachwald**
Thomas Francis Rainsford
Cal Thomas Alan Randall
Angelo Matthew Quentin Recacho
Jack Fitzpatrick Richards*
Owen Lane Ricketts**
Tobias Brandenborg Riley**
Michael Richard Gerald Risse*
Nikolas Josiah Rivera
Sean Enrique Rodriguez**
William Shepard Romary**
JonCarlo Prado Romo**
Ronald Joseph Rosaia
John Rocco Rossi**
Nicholas Joseph Roth**
William Gregory Rueb
Julian Alexander Ruiz
Jaydan Joe Charles Sanchez**
Rolando Reyes Sanchez III**
Nicolas John Lucas Santos
Caden Blake Scallin
Jay Diego Scharmen
Kentaro Koyanagi Seib
Sergio Valentino Serrano
Ashkon Shahidi**
Benjamin Kyo Cagulangan Shimane*
Brady Alexander Short
Armaan Singh Sidhu**
Nathaniel James Sigua
Santiago Sotero Sirios
Kai Owen Smith
Owen Cooper Smith**
Craig Thomas Smith II
Gianni Joseph Sposeto
Alejandro Kristian Stapleton
Andre Ostell Swanson Jr
Evan Jiro Takata
Baz Raja Tannous**
Derek Horst Thompson*
Chase Anoa’I Tofaeono
Andrew Joshua Toreja**
Jesse James Torres
Tristan Alexander Toy**
Luke James Trinkus*
Chukwunonso Samuel Udeh**
Michael Joseph Vaccaro
Anton de Oliveira Lima Van Oppen**
Christopher Anthony Veran Sanchez
Leopold Quilala Villanueva**
Ricardo Villanueva*
Matthew Joseph Villarreal
Carter James Voerge**
Veer Singh Wadhwa
Ryan Edward Walsh
Evan Joseph Wells
Grant Maxwell Wells
Charles Peter Whipple*
Dennis Edward White*
James Primo Williams**
Trent Lloyd Allas Willkom
Arthur Lane Wilson
Nicholas Phillip Wiltz**
Alexander Leo Wirth*
David Joseph Wright**
Ethan David Wright*
Aiden Nicholas Yakas**
Anthony Alexander Zaldua**
Tyler Jordan Zocchi
**Graduating with High Honors (3.75 and above) = gold tassel and gold cord *Graduating with Honors (3.50 – 3.74) = gold tassel
Academic Departmental Awards
Brother Hilary La Tour, F.S.C., Religious Studies Daniel Baselios Berkes
Distinguished Merit ................................. John Antonio Arcidiacono, James Alexander Christensen, Sean Patrick Hanley, Faris Mohammad Khandaqji,Chukwunonso Samuel Udeh
English ...................................................................................................................................................... David Joseph Wright
Distinguished Merit ........................................................................................................................ Charles Patrick Kratus
Mathematics James Alexander Christensen
Distinguished Merit ........................................................................... Isaac Rudy De Rosas, Faris Mohammed Khandaqji, William Thomas Hayr (Computer Science)
Physical Education ....................................................................................................................................... Ethan David Wright
Distinguished Merit ................................................................................. Nathaniel James Sigua, Matthew Steven Andre
Science .............................................................................................. Isaac Rudy De Rosas, Alexander Emmanuel Craig Favorito
Distinguished Merit ........................... James Alexander Christensen, Faris Mohammed Khandaqji, David Joseph Wright
Social Studies ........................................................................................................................................... Matthew Steven Andre
Distinguished Merit Michael Louis Giorgi, Charles Patrick Kratus, David Joseph Wright
Visual and Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................ Brian Michael Mucha
Distinguished Merit in Music ................................................................................. Jaden Allen Fong, Peter James Heiskell
Distinguished Merit in Theatre ................................................... John Benedict Cabutad Quevada, Dulan Andre Orgonas
Distinguished Merit in Visual Art ................................ Alejandro Kristian Stapleton, Anton de Oliveira Lima Van Oppen
World Languages .......................................................................................................................... Isaac Rudy De Rosas (Spanish)
Distinguished Merit ...................................................................................................... David Francisco Green (Spanish)
Awards
Saint Benilde Campus Ministry Award – Is presented to the graduate whose dedication and consistent work in the school’s campus ministry program demonstrated his commitment to Christian service and Christian ideals.
John Antonio Arcidiacono............................................................................................................................................................
Nick Casci Award – Nick Casci was an Art teacher at De La Salle and assisted with drama in the early 70’s. This memorial award is given to a student who has participated in Theatre during his four years here.
James Alexander Christensen.......................................................................................................................................................
Brother Visitor’s Lasallian Award – This award is given in the name of the Brother Visitor or Provincial, currently Brother Donald Johanson, on behalf of the San Francisco/New Orleans District. This award is given as a sign that the Province is actively engaged in the ministry of Christian education “together and by association.” Specifically, the award is given to a senior whose actions and achievements demonstrate devotion to learning, a spirit of faith, concern for others, and a sharing of talents. ..................................................................................................................................................................
Daniel Baselios BerkesVictor A. Nigro Memorial Award – Is given to a graduate who is a high achiever, who has demonstrated his commitment to the ideals of Christian education, and who has freely given his love and respect to those around him.
James Alexander ChristensenBruce Wilhelmy Scholarship Award – This award was named for the brother of De La Salle parent and longtime team doctor, John Wilhelmy. Bruce Wilhelmy exhibited true sportsmanship and leadership serving as co-captain of his Texas State championship high school basketball team. Bruce later went on to study at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award for his exemplary efforts in providing pivotal low-level photos of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Tragically, this remarkable aviator passed away three years later testing naval planes. This memorial award honors his legacy of leadership. ...................................................................................................................................................................
Michael Louis GiorgiDistinguished Graduation Awards
The following special awards are given to seniors at the graduation ceremony. These awards are voted on by the faculty at large and then determined by the graduation committee.
Brother Jerome Gallegos, F.S.C. Parents’ Association Award – This award is given in memory and in honor of Br. Jerome Gallegos, a long time Principal of De La Salle who was very active with the parent association during his tenure. This award is given to that graduate whose academic standing, community involvement, and service to the school are of high merit.
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Spencer Thomas BilesBrother Norman Cook, F.S.C. First Principal’s Award – The First Principal’s Award is given in memory and in honor of Br. Norman Cook, the Founding Principal of De La Salle High School in 1965. The award is conferred upon a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in both academic and athletic endeavors .............................................................................................................................................................
Derek Horst ThompsonAcademic Achievement Award – This award is presented to the graduates who have maintained A’s in every class over their four year course of studies at De La Salle.
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Matthew Steven Andre, Andrew Joshua Toreja, David Joseph WrightDavid Samson Special Achievement Award – This award is given in memory and in honor of David Samson, a long-time very charismatic Social Studies teacher at De La Salle who died of cancer in 2004. This award is given to a graduate who has persevered in the vocation of a student in completing his education at De La Salle. .................................................................................................................................
Owen Lane Ricketts, Isaac Rudy De RosasRudy Schulze Leadership Award — This award is given in memory and in honor to the graduate who has provided strong leadership for both his class and the entire student body. Mr. Schulze was an exemplary leader, administrator, teacher and friend in the DLS community for many years, sharing his gifts and inspiring others to leadership. ...............................................................................................................................................................
Michael Louis GiorgiLoyalty and Service Award – Each year a graduate is acknowledged for his qualities of loyalty and service to De La Salle; a genuine interest in the school community and student affairs characterize the individual receiving this award. .........................................................................................................................................................
John Antonio ArcidiaconoSignum Fidei Award – Signum Fidei is a Latin phrase which means Sign of Faith. This award is presented to the De La Salle graduate who best exemplifies the attainment of the school wide learning expectations of faith, integrity and scholarship. ..............................................................................................................................................................
Daniel Baselios BerkesSt. John Baptist de La Salle General Excellence Award – The General Excellence Award is the highest and most distinguished award granted by De La Salle at the time of graduation. The award is merited by a graduate who clearly exemplifies the ideals of the De La Salle community through his academic studies, leadership in campus activities, service to the community and demonstration of Christian concern. ..............................................................................................................................................................Charles
Patrick KratusNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Jordan Maxwell Acle
Brandon David Babby
Michael Costantino Barsi
Julio Cesar Beckman
Daniel Baselios Berkes
Jackson Jose Berry
Spencer Thomas Biles
Zachary Joseph Reyes Bustonera
Alexander Emmanuel Craig Favorito
Hans Currie Gingrich
Michael Louis Giorgi
Peter James Heiskell
Nicholas Joseph Johnson
William Cooper Kennedy
Faris Mohammad Khandaqji
Graham Everett Kol
Charles Patrick Kratus
Mateo Andres Vega Marchis
Krishna Sathyavenkat Marichetty
John Edward Mazzetti
Luke Joseph McGuinness
William Vincent McNamara
CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION – LIFE MEMBERS/SEALBEARERS
Jordan Maxwell Acle
Matthew Steven Andre
Kellen McGuire Bach
Brandon Daniel Frangieh Bajada
Ramiro Barajas
Alex David Thuis Bartlett
Julio Cesar Beckman
Daniel Baselios Berkes
Spencer Leo Richard Brien
Cole Michael Carnahan
Ryan Patrick Cesmat
James Alexander Christensen
Domenic Gerald Cola
Cole Ring Deviney
Alexander Emmanuel Craig Favorito
Matthew Ryan Fong
Chance Joseph Maloon Frost
Erin Carl Reyes Gapasin
Hans Currie Gingrich
Michael Louis Giorgi
Benjamin Keith Gronbach
William Anthony Haggerty
Peter James Heiskell
Scott Anthony Iannaccone
Nicholas Joseph Johnson
William Cooper Kennedy
Faris Mohammad Khandaqji
Graham Everett Kol
Charles Patrick Kratus
Tyler Robert Laymon
Mateo Andres Vega Marchis
Krishna Sathyavenkat Marichetty
John Edward Mazzetti
Luke Joseph McGuinness
Hudson William Merritt
JEFFERSON AWARDS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Nathan Michael Ball
Andrew Lee DeMitis
Matthew Ryan Fong
Nathan Robert Ng
Drew Hendrick Miller
Vince Charles Pelosi
William Shepard Romary
Rolando Reyes Sanchez III
Owen Cooper Smith
Andrew Joshua Toreja
Chukwunonso Samuel Udeh
Anton de Oliveira Lima Van Oppen
Leopold Quilala Villanueva
Charles Peter Whipple
David Joseph Wright
Jacob James Molinelli
Brian Michael Mucha
Vince Charles Pelosi
John Benedict Cabutad Quevada
Owen Lane Ricketts
Tobias Brandenborg Riley
Nicholas Joseph Roth
Rolando Reyes Sanchez III
Kentaro Koyanagi Seib
Armaan Singh Sidhu
Owen Cooper Smith
Andrew Joshua Toreja
Leopold Quilala Villanueva
Carter James Voerge
Charles Peter Whipple
David Joseph Wright
Anthony Alexander Zaldua
Jack Fitzpatrick Richards
Awards
Honors & Scholarships
Angelo Paolo Accardo Saint Mary’s College of California
Febres Cordero Scholarship
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Matthew Steven Andre
University of San Diego USD Trustee Scholarship
Brandon Daniel Frangieh Bajada University of Nevada, Reno
Luna Scholarship
Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Joseph Terranova Becher University of Kansas KU Achievement Scholarship
Joseph Christopher Becker Saint Mary’s College of California
Febres Cordero Scholarship
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Julio Cesar Beckman Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
National Hispanic Recognition Award
Daniel Baselios Berkes Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award
Jackson Jose Berry University of Miami Canes Achievement Scholarship
Nathan Dominic Capinpin Arizona State University New American University Scholarship
Cole Michael Carnahan Saint Mary’s College of California
Honors at Entrance Scholarship
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Scholarship
Kyle Edmund Carrillo
Ryan Patrick Cesmat
University of Oregon Minds Move Mountains Scholarship
Seattle University
Achievement Scholarship
SU Redhawk Grant
Arjun Singh Chahal Arizona State University New American University Scholar Award
Braden Thomas Chestnut
California Lutheran University Oaks Scholarship
Junior Golf Association of Northern California - Jacqueline Clampett Family Scholarship
Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry Scholarship sponsored by Trader Joe’s
Timothy Michael Clay Jr Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Omicron Lambda Chapter Academic Scholarship
Honors & Scholarships
Domenic Gerald Cola Montana State University
Achievement Award
Additional Achievement Award
Raymond Alonso Davis Saint Louis University
University Scholarship
Catholic High School Award
Aaron Makaio Easley University of Utah Western Undergraduate Exchange Award
Kevin Barrett Ellis Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Jonathan Robert Espinoza Jr Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Kaveh Farahbakhsh Saint Mary’s College of California
Febres Cordero Scholarship
African American Community Scholarship
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Saint Mary’s Scholarship
Gavin Linsao Fernandez California Polytechnic State University Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling)
Carson Daniel Morris Fialho Ohio Wesleyan University
Elliott Merit Scholarship
Wesleyan Grant
OWU Visit Award
Cooper Xavier Flanagan University of Notre Dame Athletic Scholarship (Football)
Jaden Allen Fong Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Erin Carl Reyes Gapasin
Sonoma State University SSU President’s Scholarship
Michael Louis Giorgi United States Army 4-Year Army ROTC Scholarship
Vanderbilt University Crescere Aude Merit Scholarship
Joshua John Gnovel Baylor University Distinction Award
David Francisco Green
University of Washington Purple and Gold Scholarship
Tanner Joseph Griffith
Honors & Scholarships
Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Benjamin Keith Gronbach
University of the Pacific
Regent’s Merit Award
Tiger Excellence Award
Jack Nelson Jerge
Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Nicholas Joseph Johnson
Benjamin Tate Kangas
William Cooper Kennedy
Kadin Timothy Kerrigan
James Alan Kuiper
University of Washington Purple and Gold Scholar
University of Denver Rocky Mountain Scholar Award
Boys Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award
University of Oregon Minds Move Mountains Scholarship
University of Oklahoma
Academic Honor Award
Pathfinder Award
Michael Ryan Kullman
Creighton University
University Award
Fr. Joseph Labaj Award
Tyler Robert Laymon
Joseph Patrick Manzone
UC Irvine Athletic Scholarship (Water Polo)
Saint Mary’s College of California
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Benildus Scholarship
Saint Mary’s Scholarship
Mateo Andres Vega Marchis
University of Oregon Summit Award
Krishna Sathyavenkat Marichetty Creighton University
Magis Award
Roman Shaffel, S.J. Award
Fr. Joseph Labaj Award
Collin Patrick McCarthy
Luke Joseph McGuinness
University of Mary Catholic Scholars
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor U-M Supplemental Award
Ryan Joseph Merrifield
Honors & Scholarships
University of Utah Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Brian Michael Mucha Wentworth Institute of Technology - Wentworth President’s Award
Domenic Noel Persi Xavier University Leadership Merit Award Magis Award
John Benedict Cabutad Quevada University of San Francisco Ignatius Scholarship
Cal Thomas Alan Randall UC Los Angeles Athletic Scholarship (Baseball)
Jack Fitzpatrick Richards US Congressional Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy
Nicholas Joseph Roth Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship Margis Campus Resident Scholarship
Rolando Reyes Sanchez III
North Coast Section Section, CIF NCS Foundation Scholarship
Kentaro Koyanagi Seib University of Mary Hamm School of Engineering Scholarship Sister Thomas Welder Scholarship
Ashkon Shahidi University of the Pacific Provost Merit Award Tiger Excellence Award
Gianni Jospeh Sposeto Pepperdine University George Pepperdine Achievement Scholarship
Derek Horst Thompson Harvard University Athletic Scholarship (Football)
Luke James Trinkus Indiana University Deans Scholarship
Carter James Voerge
University of San Diego USD Trustee Scholar Award
Charles Peter Whipple Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean’s Scholarship
Nicholas Phillip Wiltz
Saint Mary’s College of California
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
Honors at Entrance Scholarship
Ethan David Wright
Saint Mary’s College of California
Gaels Scholar’s Award
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship
De La Salle High School
Post-Graduation Plans 2023
CLASS OF 2023: 247 Students
Planned College Attendance: 240 Students at 96 Colleges and Universities
• 209 students (85% of the class) are attending four-year institutions in 30 states and Canada, France, and Italy.
• 31 students (12% of the class) are attending 5 different two-year colleges in California and Texas.
• Students applied to an average of 9 colleges and universities and had an average acceptance rate of 66%.
• 28 students (11% of the class) were recruited for NCAA athletics at four-year colleges (21 at Division I, 3 at Division II, and 4 at Division III). 5 students were recruited to play at the competitive Club Level for Rugby. 1 student was recruited for Rodeo.
• At least 61 students (25% of the class) received merit scholarships at the colleges they are attending.
*Of the 61 students attending California public universities, 33 students are headed to CSU schools and 28 students to UC schools.
College Plans # of Students Percentage Four-Year College 209 85% Two-Year College 31 12% Undecided: General 3 1% Gap Year, Trade School, Law Enforcement Training 4 2%
Four-Year Colleges # of Students Percentage of Class In-State 98 40% Out-of-State 111 45% In-State Four-Year # of Schools # of Students Percentage of Class California Private 10 37 15% California Public 20 61 25%
Out-of-State Four-Year # of Schools # of Students Percentage of Class Private 28 38 15% Public 33 73 30%
Students were accepted at the following list of colleges and universities. Institutions where students are enrolling are bolded.
American University
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Austin Community College
Baylor University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
California Baptist University
California Lutheran University
Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CSU, Bakersfield
CSU, Channel Islands
CSU, Chico
CSU, East Bay
CSU, Fresno
CSU, Fullerton
CSU, Long Beach
CSU, Los Angeles
CSU, Monterey Bay
CSU, Northridge
CSU, Sacramento
CSU, San Marcos
CSU, Stanislaus
Carroll College
Case Western Reserve University
Central Washington University
Chapman University
Clark University
Clarkson University
Clemson University
College of the Holy Cross
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Cornish College of the Arts
Creighton University
Culinary Institute of America
DePaul University
Diablo Valley College
Dominican University of California
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Endicott College
Fairfield University
Flagler College
Florida A&M University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Fordham University
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Furman University
George Washington University
Gonzaga University
Grambling State University
Harvard University
Hawai’i Pacific University
High Point University
Indiana University-Bloomington
Iona University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
Jacksonville University
John Cabot University in Rome
La Salle University
Las Positas College
Lewis & Clark College
Lewis University
Los Medanos College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Manhattan College
Marist College
Marquette University
McGill University
Menlo College
Mercyhurst University
Miami University-Oxford
Michigan State University
Montana State University
Morgan State University
Muhlenberg College
New Mexico Highlands University
North Carolina A & T State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Pace University-NYC
Pacific University
Penn State University-Abington
Penn State University-Altoona
Penn State University-University Park
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Pomona College
Portland State University
Prairie View A&M University
Providence College
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roosevelt University
Rutgers University
Saint Edward’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary’s College of California
Saint Michael’s College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Sonoma State University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Oregon University
Southern Utah University
Stony Brook University
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse University
Temple University
Tennessee State University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
The American University of Paris
The College of William and Mary
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Montana
The University of Tampa
The University of Tennessee
The University of Texas at Austin
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity University
Tulane University of Louisiana
Union College
United States Air Force Academy
United States Military Academy at West Point
University of Arizona
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Denver
University of Dallas
University of Dayton
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of La Verne
University of Mary
University of Maryland
University of Memphis
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of New England
University of New Mexico
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wyoming
Utah State University
Utah Tech University
Utah Valley University
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington State University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
West Virginia University
Western Michigan University
Western New Mexico University
Western Oregon University
Western Washington University
Westmont College
Whittier College
Willamette University
Woodbury University
Xavier University
As of May 8, 2023
Senior Class Council
Matthew Steven Andre, Daniel Baselios Berkes, Zachary Iyad Elian, Faris Mohammad Khandaqji, Laurence Nicolas Joaquin Palacay, Armaan Singh Sidhu, David Joseph WrightDe La Salle High School Congratulates
A De La Salle Graduate is a Man of Faith
Who prays and integrates Gospel values
Serves others, especially the poor And appreciates our Catholic, Lasallian tradition.
A De La Salle Graduate is a Man of Integrity
Who respects himself and others
Embraces social and personal responsibility
And nurtures a healthy lifestyle.
A De La Salle graduate is a Man of Scholarship
Who thinks creatively, critically, independently, and collaboratively Strives for academic excellence
And pursues life-long learning.