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There are many ways for students to express their faith at De La Salle. There is mass 5-7 times a year where all the students and faculty come together to pray as one. Each class begins class with formal prayer along with time for intentions. |
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During lent, the entire school runs a charity drive. The money goes to The Monument Crisis Center and theis other charities. At each 4th period, students are asked to give up extra change in their pockets and place it in a donation box. The grade that collects the most money is dismissed to lunch the next day early. The Freshman class almost always wins as the other grades are less enthuastic and are stingy or poor. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Brent Barry]], [[Houston Rockets]] shooting guard |
*[[Brent Barry]], [[Houston Rockets]] shooting guard |
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Revision as of 01:57, 28 February 2009
| De La Salle High School | |
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| , United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°56′04″N 122°01′53″W / 37.934415°N 122.031279°W |
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| Type | Private, all-boys |
| Motto | [Les Hommes De Foi] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help) "Men of Faith" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1965 |
| Principal | Br. Christopher Brady |
| Vice Principals | MaryAnn Lemire-Mattos, Jack Dyer |
| Color(s) | Green and Silver |
| Athletics conference | CIF North Coast Section |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Yearbook | The Odyssey |
| Website | www.dlshs.org |
De La Salle High School is a private, Catholic, all-boys school in Concord, California, United States. Located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, the school was founded in 1965 as a Lasallian institution. De La Salle currently enrolls just over 1,000 students, and roughly 98% of each graduating class goes on to attend a university or college. It is home to the Spartans, and its colors are green and silver. The school motto is "Les Hommes De Foi", or "Men Of Faith." The school's principal is Brother Christopher Brady.
Though the school caters solely for boys it shares classes with Carondelet High School, a private Catholic all-girls high school located across the street. The school is located nearby the public Ygnacio Valley High School.
Admission
Admission to De La Salle requires the completion of several forms, a letter from the applicant's church or religious group and also one from the parents. Previous to 2008 personal interviews were held, but have since been discontinued. After the forms and application fee have been submitted, all prospective students take a scantron type test similar in style to that of the SAT and STAR.
Athletics
Football
De La Salle High Schooll has long been recognized nationwide for its extraordinary football tradition. The team, currently coached by Bob Ladouceur, owns the national record 151 game winning streak spanning from 1992 to 2003, more than doubling the previous record of 72. The streak ended when they were defeated by Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington on September 4, 2004. Additionally, Clovis West High School ended their winning streak of wins in California. During that span the team won 12 California North Coast Section championships and was named national champion in seven different years; once by ESPN (1994), five times by USA Today (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003), and once by the National Sports News Service (1999). The team has recovered from a few down years and have regained national exposure, as they are currently ranked highly in most high school football polls. De La Salle finished the 2007 football season 13-0 and was ranked the No. 1 high school football team in the nation by MaxPreps.com.[1]
The De La Salle football team was the subject of two 2003 books. One Great Game: Two Teams, Two Dreams, in the First Ever National Championship High School Football Game by Don Wallace and follows the undefeated 2001 season and national championship showdown with Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and splits its focus between the schools. The second book entitled When the Game Stands Tall is by Contra Costa Times sportswriter Neil Hayes, who tagged along with the team for practices, games and meetings during its undefeated 2002 season. The foreword was written by former Oakland Athletics manager Tony LaRussa. Don Wallace also wrote about De La Salle and Ladouceur in an article called "The Soul of a Sports Machine." published in the October 2003 edition of Fast Company magazine.
The Christian Brothers
The Christian Brothers, who established and run the school were founded in 17th century France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle who was a pioneer in education. De La Salle was declared a saint by the Catholic Church on 24 May 1900; in 1950 Pope Pius XII declared De La Salle to be a patron saint of teachers in Catholic schools. Prior to Jean-Baptiste it was common to educate boys of different ages in the same classroom, and instruction was often in Latin. De La Salle had his teachers instruct in the language of the students and divided students into forms according to age and ability; though these practices are standard today, they were considered revolutionary in the 17th century. De La Salle also made education available to the average child rather than only those from wealthy families.
Jean-Baptiste had a very simple version of what education should achieve: that the graduates of his educational establishments would be mature, responsible members of society and of the Church. Thus, as a Lasallian school, De La Salle Concord has an obligation to make a difference in the life of each student so that when he graduates he will serve his fellow human beings graciously and lovingly. By the Lasallian philosophy which binds all the Brother's schools, the members of DLS Concord are called to cooperate with one another in a spirit of trust and care. Education is to be practical, comprehensive and accessible to everyone. Additionally, Lasallian schools are to actively express Catholicism's commitment to the poor and disadvantaged members of society. This is done through having students spend time in such places as soup kitchens, helping the elderly and participating in summer mission projects as well as raise funds in times of natural disaster.
The Brothers' community at DLS Concord is part of the District of San Francisco, which educates over 10,000 students in the states of Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.[2]
Campus Ministry and Spirituality
In the minds of the Brothers "For Lasallian establishments to be the living expression of the Good News, they must be places for dialogue in truth, freedom, and hope." [3] This means that the Campus Ministry department, under the leadership of Mr. Roger Hassett, is charged with ensuring that the Gospel of Christ is kept at the heart of everything which happens at DLS Concord. For the Lasallian school, a wholistic approach to education is essential and should not be solely academic or physical, but include the spiritual and social.
Freshmen are introduced to the concept and experience retreat as a year group, spending the day together. Sophomores focus on the social justice aspect of the Gospel by working in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco. Juniors participate in a 2 day residential which concentrates on making good moral decisions. Seniors take part in a 4 day residential retreat which seeks to have them deepen their faith by examining their relationship with themselves, with others and with God.
Throughout the academic year students and staff have the opportunity to gather for prayer before school commences, to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist and to pause for reflection before some classes. Those students wishing to further their spiritual development may participate in the Lasallian Youth movement. The school also runs father/son and parent/son retreats each year.
De La Salle Concord sponsors Nativity school in Shinara, Eritrea. Members of the upper school may also participate in 'Venaver' (Come & See) which involves spending 5 days with the disadvantaged people of Salinas or Tijuana. [4]
There are many ways for students to express their faith at De La Salle. There is mass 5-7 times a year where all the students and faculty come together to pray as one. Each class begins class with formal prayer along with time for intentions.
During lent, the entire school runs a charity drive. The money goes to The Monument Crisis Center and theis other charities. At each 4th period, students are asked to give up extra change in their pockets and place it in a donation box. The grade that collects the most money is dismissed to lunch the next day early. The Freshman class almost always wins as the other grades are less enthuastic and are stingy or poor.
Notable alumni
- Brent Barry, Houston Rockets shooting guard
- Jon Barry, former NBA guard/forward
- Doug Brien, former NFL kicker
- Matt Gutierrez, New England Patriots quarterback
- Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars running back
- Derek Landri, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle
- David Loverne, Detroit Lions guard
- Aaron Taylor, San Diego Chargers guard
- Amani Toomer, New York Giants wide receiver
- Demetrius Williams, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
- D.J. Williams, Denver Broncos outside linebacker
- Stephen Wondolowski, Houston Dynamo forward
Notes
- ^ "High School Football Rankings" (English). Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ "Brothers of the Christian Schools" (English). Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ "De La Salle Educational Mission" (English). Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ "De La Salle High School Campus Ministry" (English). Retrieved 2008-07-26.
Further reading
- Hayes, Neil (2003). When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. ISBN 1583940863.
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