November 2011 Volume Twenty-One Number 3
Dear Parents and Guardians, Ready or not, the holidays are coming. This month is a time to celebrate the harvest and family life. Thanksgiving is a special season that draws us close to one another and invites our expressions of thankfulness. La Salle is mindful of the generous support of its alums and parents who sacrifice to provide a Lasallian education for their sons. We particularly remember our deceased alums and those they leave behind.
neighbors and friends of younger students who might have some interest in the La Salle community. Know that they are welcome to stop by that afternoon. Parent/Teacher Meetings will be held on November 16, 2011. A careful review of your son’s progress will help you decide if your attendance is necessary. For students suffering from adjustment issues, this is the perfect time to meet his teachers and seek their help in directing his energies.
November brings an end to the fall sports season and ushers in our indoor sports. Once again, our extracurriculars proved to be extraordinary as our fall teams are to be congratulated for their achievements and for once again representing La Salle so well. November brings an end to the fall sports season and ushers in our indoor sports. Once again, our extracurriculars proved to be extraordinary as our fall teams are to be congratulated for their achievements and for once again representing La Salle so well. The mantle is about to be passed to our indoor coaches and players. Join me in wishing our players and coaches another great season and one filled with good results. November 5, 2011 is a big evening here on campus as we celebrate our annual Auction – A Renaissance Faire. All proceeds from this event are shared jointly by the Mothers’ Club and Men of La Salle, which allows them to carry on their mission for our boys. Your generous support makes all of this possible. Special recognition goes to our Auction Co-Chairs, Mrs. Susan Dearolf and Mr. Gerard Plourde ’71, and to all of the auction committee members who have been working tirelessly since the spring to make this evening a success. I look forward to seeing many of you there. November 13, 2011 is equally important as we welcome prospective students and their families to our campus for our Open House. Many of our students will be present to represent their school and its many aspects. Likewise, many parents will be present to share the La Salle story and its unique charism with perspective families. I invite you to share this message with
The 62nd Annual Father/ Son Banquet this year will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Chris Matthews’ 63 will be our guest speaker. Chris is a distinguished grad and the host of the nationally syndicated show – Hardball. I wish to thank the Men of La Salle for carrying forth this event. As a young student, I recall attending this evening with my father and I am certain that today’s fathers and sons will long remember the evening. The end of the month will see Santa’s elves begin the process of transforming our campus to welcome the Savior of the world. May we remember to teach our students to be ever thankful for blessings counted and uncounted and, most especially, for the people who enrich our lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 President