spartan spotlight - De La Salle High School
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spartan spotlight - De La Salle High School
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 Dear Parents, Students, and Friends of De La Salle, A new calendar year gives us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and plan. Of course, each year we do so, and even make some New Year’s Resolutions. Then reality sets in and our plans often go on hiatus. So, instead of encouraging and asking about the status of each other’s particular resolutions, I suggest something else. I invite you to think more broadly about a particular theme. I speak about the idea of thriving. If one goes back to the 4th Century before the birth of Christ, to the time of Aristotle, we can get a start on this theme of thriving. Aristotle, the last of the trio of great Greek philosophers, succeeded Socrates and Plato. In his great work, Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle introduced the word “eudaimonia” --- now translated to mean “human flourishing.” What does it mean to flourish or to thrive? One group of scholars at Cornell University calls it “the innate potential of each individual to live a life of enduring happiness, penetrating wisdom, optimal well being, and authentic love and compassion.” I suspect everyone reading this will say to that definition --- “Count me in.” After all, who does not want to flourish, to thrive? Aristotle has been joined over the centuries by many men and women who spoke of these very same possibilities while also pointing out the road blocks, obstacles, missteps and wrong turns that must be overcome on the way to flourishing. Today, I want to say loud and clear: we who serve at De La Salle want you, as parents, students, alumni, friends and supporters of our school to flourish. Aristotle reminds us that we all have that potential --- it is built into our DNA. Bounce ahead 400 years in history from Aristotle’s milieu to the time of Christ and we find a simple yet extraordinary claim in the Gospel of John. Jesus, speaking as the good shepherd about his sheep in the 10th chapter of John’s gospel, says: “ I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” Jesus is telling us with unmistakable clarity that he wants us to flourish. Let’s now stop in on 17th Century France --- roughly 2,000 years after Aristotle and 1,600 years after Christ walked among us. A French priest and pioneer educator, John Baptist de La Salle, now a saint and Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the international religious and educational movement that bears his name, had a breakthrough experience. His life’s work would turn to educating the poor and those in any kind of need, or, in the words of De La Salle, “those far from salvation.” About 35 years ago, the De La Salle Christian Brothers captured De La Salle’s vision and passion by speaking of Lasallian education as forming the mind and touching the heart. The Brothers also spoke about giving a human and a Christian education. Just like Aristotle, Lasallian educators want to develop the whole person, want the students in front of us to thrive and flourish in all dimensions of their lives, from the tending of their souls to the growth and proper use of all their gifts and talents, whether that it be in the intellectual realm, the business of earning a living, the commitment to serving others, or the nurturing of the call to marry well and raise children with the greatest care. 1 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 One more stop at the year 1955 is in order. That is when Patrick Dennis wrote a novel that became a stage musical and a film. It was called “Auntie Mame.” Even if you are not familiar with it, you may remember the motto that Mame said over and over again. She said, “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving.” Why? One answer is that they did not take seriously the invitation to have life to the full --- to flourish. They chose to be other than that --- to starve. A quick look at the program of studies at many colleges and universities demonstrates that the study of human flourishing --- both the art and science of this --- is big news on campuses. Cornell University names it the call to “A life worth living.” I prefer the formulation of the late and great Archbishop Fulton Sheen whose famous television show in the 1950s and 1960s spoke of “life is worth living.” What Cornell and Sheen have in common is that they both landed eventually on the “how to” of life. The Cornell folks claim that we have a long way to go in unlocking the keys to human flourishing. They say we know a whole lot more about how to deal with human illness, dysfunction, and disease than we do about how to build resiliency in humans so that they may flourish. Sheen would agree but was ever the immediate optimist about this challenge insofar as he focused his thinking and believing on the sufficiency of God’s grace and our cooperation with it. We know a whole lot more about money matters than matters of meaning. Robert Kennedy, in 1968, the year he was assassinated, made this remarkable statement: “The gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education, or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages; the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. It neither measures our wit nor our courage; neither our wisdom nor our learning; neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country; it measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile”. Maybe this is where teaching, parenting, and mentoring come in to play key roles in helping our young men of De La Salle figure out how to understand life as worthwhile and act accordingly. Of course, to make this kind of contribution to human flourishing, one must begin with adults who have set up a personal program that allows them to pay attention to what they need in order to flourish. The Cornell studies and experiments in this area focus on the role of positive emotions. The Cornell researchers see positive emotions as the balm for the stresses of life, as a pathway toward resiliency. So, in these early months of a new calendar year, when new approaches to old challenges seem possible, as conversations about thriving take place among parents, teachers, and young people, reflection on the changing profiles and needs of students and parents occur, and we consider the role of influences outside family and school life, not the least of which is social media, I encourage you to bring a sense of positive emotions to the table. This is not a call to be naïve about life’s challenges or the complexities of issues we face. It is, however, a call to take on challenges and issues with a solution-oriented mindset. That, of course, requires a proactive stance --- looking around the corner and developing a 2 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 “can-do” perspective, as well as effective channels of communication and support, that anticipate challenges and issues and how to think about them before they overwhelm us. The research from Cornell has generated four findings about positive emotions: They undo negative emotion arousal; They broaden attention and thinking; They fuel psychological resilence; They trigger emotional and physical well-being. Dr. Anthony Ong at Cornell sums up his findings as follows: “When our positive emotions are in short supply -- when we feel hemmed in by negative emotions such as fear and sadness -- we become stuck in a rut and painfully predictable. But when our positive emotions are in ample supply -when we feel lifted by the centripetal force of our closest relationships -- we take off and become generative, resilient versions of ourselves.” This is no easy matter to address. It is likely more than a little harder than just singing and maybe dancing to the “Happy” song by Phardrell Williams (do a Google Search for “Happy song” and watch some fun video recordings). But the song’s key insight, I think, is that it starts with attitude. In simple words, we can choose to be happy. In no way does this insight dismiss or minimize the daunting issues that arise from the reality of depression in its concrete and clinical manifestations for particular individuals. But it is to say that this reality is not the only force in play. So, I invite you today to thrive as the people whom Jesus wants to have life to the full. And this is so even in the face of life’s challenges and setbacks. There may not be all the wisdom needed to figure this out within our great school community, but there is, surely, lots of it. I encourage you to contribute to that reservoir of wisdom, share it with all you meet, and also use what you receive. God Bless! Brother Robert J. Wickman, F.S.C. Principal 3 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 Dear Parents, "Do not forget to thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed on you." Letter 76 from Saint John Baptist de La Salle to a Brother Director - date unknown. What great words from our founder to begin a new year. How often do we overlook how we have been blessed in our lives - I know I am guilty of this. As our new year starts we have the opportunity to be thankful for the big and small blessings in our lives. As a school it is our obligation to help our young men understand how we and they are blessed. One of the verses from the song Grateful sung by Art Garfunkel's says it best: I've got a heart that can hold love I've got a mind that can think There may be times when I lose the light And let my spirits sink But I can't stay depressed When I remember how I'm blessed For me these words came to reality on January 10th when our Board of Trustees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Monument Crisis Center as part of their annual retreat. The Crisis Center was started by Sandra Scherer, a former parent and a current member of our Board of Trustees, who cares about those less fortunate than ourselves. Our young men volunteer there on a regular basis and some of them were introduced to De La Salle through the Center. We sorted canned food that was donated and prepared for those who would come to receive the food on Monday morning. We assisted with lots of other tasks – many hands make the load light. I think the Trustees came away from this time together with a greater appreciation for what our young men do, not only at the Crisis Center but for all that they do for those who are less fortunate. Service to those less fortunate is a hallmark of a Lasallian education. An education without applying it benefits no one. And so for this new year of 2015 let us not overlook how we have been blessed in our lives. Don't forget to thank God for those Blessings he has bestowed on you. In the Spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, Mark DeMarco President 4 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 We encourage you to have your son get additional help as necessary from his teachers either during 7th period or after school as appropriate. A copy of the tutorial schedule is available on our web site, and is posted in the student services building as well. Please contact your son’s teacher if you have a concern regarding your son’s academic progress. You may also wish to contact your son’s counselor for additional support. Please remember that the library is open until 5:00 p.m. each day to provide an extra study environment for your son. Students from the National Honor Society and some of our AP math students are also available to assist students after school in the library on Monday and Tuesday. There is a designated area in the library for this purpose. The Hofmann center is also open after school. FEBRUARY 2015 2-6 4 4-5 5 5 5-6 9-12 9-13 9 11 11 13 16 18 18 19 22 25 26 27 27 Academic Advisement Week #1 Junior Parents College & Academic Advisement, 7 p.m. College Counseling Groups for Juniors Frosh/Soph Parents Academic Advisement, 7 p.m. Tuition Assistance Workshop, 5 p.m. Junior Retreat Academic Advisement Week #2 Diversity Week Spring Sports Begin Special Schedule – (3-1-5-7) EARLY START Diversity Assembly Spanish National Honors Society Induction, 6:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff In-Service – NO CLASSES Presidents’ Day Holiday – NO CLASSES Charity Challenge Begins Special Schedule – (1-3-5-7) EARLY START Ash Wednesday Liturgy SIP - Mr. Trinidad, Period 4 Ski Trip – North Star DLS Blood Drive SIP – Mr. Trinidad, Period 6 Chabot College Festival Day of Silence ACADEMIC PROBATION/F GRADES: Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA are placed on academic probation. Probation letters were sent home in January. Any student who earned an “F” at semester should have taken the following action by now: Returned the signed form to Mrs. Mattos and discussed the plan for retaking the course, either through a DLS approved on-line course or some other means. Please note that all semester “F’s” earned by underclassmen must be made up through online classes, or at night school or summer school before the beginning of the next school year. All seniors must make up F grades earned before a diploma will be issued. All F grades are permanent grades to the transcript, and will be calculated into the GPA. Once a student has repeated the class in summer school, the new grade is shown on the transcript, but is NEVER calculated into the GPA. Students who received a “D” in any class should also note that colleges and universities expect the student to improve this grade by taking it again in summer school or at a junior college in order to be eligible for admission into a 4-year college. Our director of on-line learning, Mr. Donald Van Bomel, can answer any questions about accredited and approved courses that your son may choose to improve his grade. Mr. Van Bomel can be reached at: 288-8160, or [email protected]. For complete and updated calendar information visit www.dlshs.org VICE PRINCIPAL FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES We have completed nearly a month of the second semester, and our students are well into their academic course work for this second half of the year. Academic life is very busy these days! The students are also beginning to think of course selections for next year. At this time, please note the following: ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY: Athletic and activity eligibility was recently determined based on semester grades. Letters were mailed to the homes of applicable students. If you have any questions about this, please contact Mrs. Szczepanski. REPORT CARDS: Fir st semester r epor t car ds wer e mailed on the third week of January. These report cards reflect the work of the entire first semester and are permanent grades that are stored on the student’s transcript. Please continue to look at PowerSchool as appropriate in order to be aware of how your son is progressing during this second semester. PREREGISTRATION: Fr eshmen, Sophomor es and J uniors start the pre-registration process during the first week of February. The counselors are going into the classrooms to discuss the process and course selections with all students, as well as the timeline for pre-registration on-line. The course catalog is now available ON-LINE , but in our effort to be 5 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 TRANSCRIPTS: “Green” we do not issue paper copies of the booklet to students. We will hold a Parent Academic Advisement information meeting on Thursday, February 5 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hofmann Student Center. This meeting will be simply informational about course selections and procedures for underclassmen. Ther e will also be a meeting for Junior parents with the college counselors on Wednesday, February 4 th at 7:00 pm in the Theatre. This meeting is to discuss both college planning as well as looking at appropriate course selections for our Juniors as they plan for the senior year and beyond. Seniors: Request all transcripts through Naviance. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Appel, Ms. Lopez or Mrs. Szczepanski. Underclassmen: Please see Mrs. Szczepanski. Contact Mrs. Szczepanski at (925) 288-8109 with questions. Please note that STUDENTS WILL BE REGISTERING FOR THEIR CLASSES ON LINE. Detailed information and instructions for enrolling for classes and printing the course selections will be given to the students during registration week. Students must print out their course selections, obtain your signature, and return this sheet to their counselors during the registration weeks. There is a special form required if upper division students are requesting De La Salle only for their classes, which must be turned in by February 27 th for consideration. If students do not have access to a computer at home, the course requests can be printed at school. It is very important that students and parents understand that the master schedule is built upon student requests at this time of year. Therefore, only minor adjustments should be made over the summer. By taking the time now, you avoid many difficulties and little choice later. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Mattos at 2888101, or contact your son’s counselor. GUIDANCE SERVICES Results of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) were passed back to the juniors on January 14th. Mrs. Appel and Ms. Lopez discussed the results of the test and possible implications for the future. They also reintroduced the students to the Naviance program, which the students will be using to help them explore the college admissions process. Parents should ask their junior sons for the results. The results of the pre-ACT test were given to sophomores on January 14th. The results of the test were distributed, interpreted and discussed with the sophomore students on January 14th. Parents should ask their sons to see the results. COLLEGE CENTER REGISTRAR Dates to Remember: SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: Students are required by law to register for the Selective Service when they reach the age of 18. You may register online by going to www.sss.gov. February 4: Junior Parents College Planning and Academic Advisement Night, 7 p.m. in the Theatre Upcoming SAT & ACT Test Dates (primarily for Juniors): A REMINDER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES: Seniors planning to compete in interscholastic sports in college, must complete the online application at: SAT: March 14 (Deadline to register February 13; late registration deadline March 3) May 2 (Deadline to register April 6) June 6 (Deadline to register May 8) www.ncaaclearinghouse.org. ACT: April 18 June 13 6 (Deadline to register March 13) (Deadline to register May 8) DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 FAFSA: Seniors should check Financial Aid deadlines and forms required on each of their prospective colleges’ websites. Individual colleges may have their own financial aid deadlines in January or February and may also require forms in addition to the FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—required by all colleges). Don’t miss a deadline and miss out on financial aid available from your college! Students and parents filling out the FAFSA need to complete it online at www.fafsa.ed.gov before the earliest deadline, even if they must estimate income and expenses for 2014. Some merit-based scholarships and awards also require submission of the FAFSA, so it is a good idea for all students to fill it out, even those who feel they won’t qualify for financial aid. SENIORS: DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE VISIT: Diablo Valley College representatives will come to De La Salle on February 10th to provide interested students with information about attending DVC. Announcements will be made ahead of time to remind students to sign up on Naviance to attend the information session. They will return in March to administer their Math and English Assessment to students planning to attend community college next fall. The tests are used for placement purposes. Students will also fill out applications to DVC and make appointments for required advising sessions in College Advisory. The tests may also be accepted by community colleges other than DVC. Check with the college counselors if you have questions about this. CAL GRANT: The De La Salle Registrar will send the GPA Verification information to the Cal Grant Program for all Seniors. Seniors do NOT need to send in a separate form for this program, but must submit their FAFSA by March 2nd in order to be considered for a Cal Grant. CSU ELM/EPT (PLACEMENT TEST) REGISTRATION: CSU applicants should be receiving information from the individual campuses on the ELM (Entry Level Math test) and EPT (English Placement Test) required of many applicants. Students are strongly encouraged to take the test(s) no later than the March 21st test date; for most campuses the tests MUST be taken by May 2nd at the latest. JUNIORS: For more information go to http://www.csueastbay.edu/ testing , or to www.csumentor.edu . Students may take the tests at the nearest CSU campus; they do not need to take it at the campus that they are considering (CSU Eastbay in Hayward and Concord are good possibilities.) JUNIOR PARENTS’ COLLEGE PLANNING and ACADEMIC ADVISING NIGHT: Be sure to attend this important event on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the DLS Theatre. The College Counselors will present essential information to guide the college exploration and selection process. In addition, information for planning senior year courses will be provided. CSU HOUSING APPLICATIONS: For seniors planning on attending a CSU campus, NOW is the time to apply for housing at many campuses, before the student has actually decided to attend. Many CSU campuses do not have enough housing for all freshmen and to have an opportunity to live on campus students must submit a preliminary application ASAP. Check on the individual campus websites for the housing application policies; they vary by campus and while many of them encourage early housing applications, some do not allow students to apply before they make their decision to attend. Some out of state public universities also have limited housing and advise students to apply for it early. Check individual college websites for information. COLLEGE PLANNING MEETINGS FOR JUNIORS: Beginning the third week of January, DLS College Counselors began meetings with small groups of juniors to formally start the college planning and selection process, providing materials and information crucial to making informed, realistic choices for college. We encourage parents to sit down with their junior students to begin discussing the college search process and a possible trip during spring break to visit different schools. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Esther Lopez (AL), Ext. 8103, or Janet Appel (M-Z), Ext. 8128. SUMMER ACADEMIC/ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND CAMPS: Announcements and brochures for summer academic and enrichment programs, both state and nationwide, are posted on the bulletin board near the attendance area, on Naviance, and on a list in the College Center and on the DLS website. Juniors, especially, are invited to explore the possibility of summer programs as a valuable addition to their activities. These programs offer a variety of new and exciting experiences, and can SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: A monthly listing for current scholarships continues to be available in the College Center, on Naviance and on the Guidance Department page of the DLS website. Interested seniors may apply online at any time. There are some scholarships and special programs available to juniors and sophomores as well. 7 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 also be a factor in the college admissions process. Some of these programs have deadlines as early as February, so it’s a good idea to check out possibilities this month. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS The following are just a small sample of what’s available: https://summerinstitutes.stanford.edu (Stanford Univ.) February 6: Deadline for transcripts, test scores, and recommendations for all incoming 9th grade students. http://atdp.berkeley.edu (UC Berkeley) www.nd.edu/~precoll (Notre Dame University) March 13: Notification letters for the Class of 2019 will be mailed. www.csssa.org (Calif. State Summer School for the Arts) www.ucop.edu/cosmos (California State Summer School for Math, Science & Engineering) http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/NASS/index.php (United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar) ALUMNI RELATIONS www.simons-rock.edu/young_writers (Young Writers Workshop, Simon’s Rock College of Bard, MA) http://summer.usc.edu/2week/ (USC school of architecture & global health programs) www.thesca.org (Student Conservation Association; local and national outdoor projects) www.nslcleaders.org (National Student Leader ship Conferences—variety of topics) www.oxbridgeprograms.com (Oxford University) For a listing of many more programs, come to the College Center or check Naviance. SAVE THE DATES TESTING: See above for Spring SAT and ACT dates remaining. All colleges and universities accept either the ACT or the SAT, and we encourage students to take both. Go to the websites to register: www.actstudent.org and www.sat.org. Students should check the ACT website or check with the College Counselors to see if the colleges they plan to apply to require the writing test, as students may opt to include a writing section with their ACT (the writing test is automatically included with the SAT). Students may want to use the May or June SAT test date for SAT Subject tests if the colleges they are applying to require them. Contact the College Counselors for details. DLS ALUMNI NIGHT AT THE COLUMBO CLUB Wednesday, February 25, 2015 BROTHER MARIS GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, May 11, 2015 Lloyd Schine III '94 Director of Alumni Relations De La Salle High School 925-288-8171 Direct 925-788-6735 Cell [email protected] www.dlshs.org/alumni 8 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 If you would like to attend, please click on any of the dates above to reserve your spot or contact Chief Advancement Officer Heather Pastorini at (925) 288-8106 or [email protected]. OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT In the meantime, click here to visit the 50th Anniversary Campaign section of the De La Salle website, or visit the website at www.dlshs.org and click on the STREAM Innovation Center webcam button to see construction progress live! We hope to see you there. BUSINESS OFFICE You are Invited! Completed 2014-2015 Financial Aid Applications are due to PSAS (applications are to be submitted on-line) on or before Monday, February 9th, for incoming freshmen and all returning students. Applications received after that date may be considered only after all timely applications have been reviewed and awarded. You can access the application online at www.dlshs.org. Go to the Financial Assistance tab, and select PSAS Financial Aid Application. Complete the application online along with supporting documentation for submission according to the instructions. If you do not have access to a computer and/or you have any questions, contact Ms. Kathy Resch at (925) 288-8122 or via email at [email protected] or Mrs. Angelica Rodriguez at (925)288-8136 or via email at [email protected]. 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign Campaign Forum In just a few days, you should receive a copy of our Special Edition Union celebrating our 50th year in existence as well as our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign fundraising efforts. You most certainly have questions about this grand effort, and we invite you to have your questions answered firsthand – in person! President Mark DeMarco ’78 will be leading an informal and informative session, to learn all about De La Salle’s 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. There are four 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Campaign Forum events for members of the De La Salle community: A workshop will be held February 5th from 5-7 p.m. in the DLS Library for parents who want help filling out the application. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 5:00PM (evening) Tuition payments: Reminder, payments are due on the 1st of the month, July-April. Late fees are assessed on the 15th and your student’s ability to attend classes is in jeopardy with any balances that are over 45 days past due. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 6:45AM (morning) Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:45AM (morning) Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 5:00PM (evening) Withholding of Diplomas: Except as required by law, the school will not grant a diploma to a student unless all obligations (including, but not limited to, financial, disciplinary, and academic) have been met. During these engagements, Mark will share the current stateof-the-campaign with updates on fundraising, planning, and construction progress of the four initiatives of the Campaign – Academics, Access, Arts, Athletics. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Campaign and how you can be a part of the effort. Refreshments will be provided. 9 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 All East Bay Players: 1st Team : Jake Simpson DEANS AND ATTENDANCE OFFICES Football: The varsity football team had a tremendous season this year. They won their 23rd consecutive 4A North Coast Section Title and were CIF Open Division State champions! Several players received All-League Honors: TELEPHONE MESSAGES: Classr oom instr uction will not be interrupted to deliver messages to students. Make all arrangements with your student for afterschool activities, transportation, appointments, etc., before the school day. EBAL 1st Team Offense: Antoine Custer – league MVP Andrew Hernandez Drew Sullivan Matt Medeiros REPORTING ABSENCES: Absences must be cleared! Please report your student’s absence before 9:00 a.m. each day he will miss school. You may call the Student Absence telephone number (925-288-8222) 24 hours a day. It is the parent’s responsibility to clear all absences. EBAL 1st Team Defense: Devin Asiasi Damon Wiley Boss Tagaloa Cameron Lissarrague Je’Vari Anderson EBAL 2nd Team: Adam Meyer Blake Ogburn Bumpy McGee Jonathan Lopez ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EBAL Honorable Mention: Anthony Sweeney Sam Phillips All-East Bay Team Selections: Antoine Custer – 1st Team Offense Drew Sullivan – 1st Team Offense Andrew Hernandez – 2nd Team Offense Matt Medeiros – 2nd Team Offense Devin Asiasi – 3rd Team Offense Cross Country: The cross country team, under Head Coach John Pelster, continued their tradition of excellence. The team placed 1st in the highly competitive EBAL, 1st in the North Coast Section and 10th at the CIF State Championships! These runners were recognized for All-League Honors: Boss Tagaloa – 1st Team Defense 1st Team: Austin Sanchez, Matthew Schumann and Roc Johnson 2nd Team: Isaias DeLeon Devin Asiasi – 1st Team Defense Water Polo: The varsity water polo team took on an extremely difficult schedule again this year as they competed with top ranked schools from around the state. The water polo team advanced to the North Coast Section Quarterfinals and were runners up in the EBAL! Several players were recognized for League, East Bay and Northern California honors. Damon Wiley – 2nd Team Defense Je’Vari Anderson – 2nd Team Defense All-League Players: 1st Team: Jake Simpson – League MVP and Dom Dalpiaz 2nd Team: AJ Anzoategui and Tristen Knoflick Honorable Mention: Ben Carter 10 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 NCS Team GPA’s CAMPUS MINISTRY Varsity Football JV Football Frosh Football 3.22 3.03 3.22 Varsity Water Polo JV Water Polo Fr/So Water Polo 3.43 3.38 3.36 Varsity Cross Country JV Cross Country Fr/So Cross Country 3.43 3.29 3.35 The Senior Mother/Son Liturgy and Brunch will be held on Sunday, March 8th. The Liturgy will be held in the Theatre followed by brunch in the Hofmann Student Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for mothers and sons to spend quality time together before graduation. You can register online on the Parent Links & Resources. If you have any questions, please contact Rosanne Maloney at [email protected] or Sheryl Guistolise at [email protected]. The Ven a Ver Immersion Program has two trips this semester. They are March 16-21 to San Diego and April 22-25 to Salinas. Please keep participants in your prayers. DLS ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMPS: DLSHS will host athletic summer camps in 2015 to provide a fun, skill-building week for kids. Appealing to local youth with a variety of athletic interests, De La Salle will offer sessions for Championship Football Camp, Barry Brothers Basketball Camp, Lineman Camp, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Wrestling, QB & WR, Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Water Polo, and Strength & Conditioning. In addition to serving local athletes, these camps will also benefit students at De La Salle by providing resources for the Bishop John S. Cummins Scholarship Program. For all camp information and updates, please go to www.dlshs.org. Mr. Trinidad’s 4th period Religious Studies II class will attend the Sophomore Immersion Program (SIP) February 19 in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District and his 6th period class will attend on February 26th. Seniors, there are plenty of openings on KAIROS #93 held March 3-6 at Bishop’s Ranch, Healdsburg. Do not miss out on this great opportunity. The retreat gives you the opportunity to reflect on your relationships with yourself, others and God. Participants have said that Kairos is where they felt the true meaning of the Spartan Brotherhood. Don’t miss out on this powerful experience. You must register online by Friday, February 7th at: SPRING SPORTS: Baseball, Swimming & Diving, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Track & Field, and Rugby will begin February 9th. All students need to have a medical and parent release form completed and signed before they can participate. Medical forms are located in the Main Office and on the school’s website. Announcements will be made at school and posted at www.dlshs.org. http://www.dlshs.org/campusministry/retreats/index.aspx The annual Spartan Charity Challenge begins Ash Wednesday – February 18th and runs through Lent ending on March 30th. During this annual fundraiser our student body, faculty, and staff donate spare change, or whatever they can afford, to support De La Salle’s commitment to four charities. ATHLETIC PHYSICALS: This is a reminder to all studentathletes who plan to participate in sports. Pre-participation physical examinations are valid for one calendar year only. If your physical is not up to date, make an appointment prior to the start of the season so you will be ready to compete during your season of play. Appointments should not be made during class time. Freshman athletes have a physical on file in the Registrar’s Office and do not need to have another to play a sport unless that physical expires at any time during participation, inclusive of tryouts and post season play. If a student does not have their physical completed by the first tryout date, they will not be allowed to participate. Forms are available in the locker room, main office, or at www.dlshs.org. Contact Mr. Leo Lopoz or Mr. Derricke Brown if you have any questions. Three of the charities remain the same: 1. Athletic schedules and general information for all sports are available in the main office, the locker room, and at www.dlshs.org. 11 Nativity Village School in Shinara Eritrea – this is De La Salle’s twin school. Each first world Lasallian School is “twinned” with a third world school and committed to financially supporting the mission and ministry of the school. DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 2. The Christian Brothers’ Ministries in India and Sri Lanka. Over the year s sever al of our faculty members have spent a month in the summer living and working with the Brothers and the young people they serve in India and Sri Lanka. De La Salle is proud to continue to support these causes. High Honors and Highest Honors Rolls as well as listen to the accomplishments of their peers in clubs, sports, and other activities. National Honors Society: Membership Applications for the 2014-2015 school year are available through Mrs. Marnell’s website starting Friday, January 23rd. Applications are due Friday, February 27th, 2015 to either Mrs. Marnell or Ms. Dickson. The induction ceremony will be announced at a later date. Please ask your son about the date if he has applied. 3. The New De La Salle Academy. Our little br others at De La Salle Academy are our pride and joy and De La Salle is committed to making their dream of a Catholic Lasallian education a reality. In past years we partnered with DeMarillac Academy, a similar middle school in San Francisco. California Scholarship Federation: The application deadline for the spring semester based on grades earned in the fall is now closed. The 4th - at large – charity this year is Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos - an organization that hosts our students every summer on an immersion in Guatemala, living and working with the children and staff for a week at an orphanage there. We support this organization’s commitment to help in the spirit of the Lasallian mission to serve and teach all, especially the poor. Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica: The Spanish Honor Society Chapter: “Los hombres de fe” or Men of faith, will hold its second induction ceremony on Wednesday, February 11th. Congratulations to the newest members of this honor society. Blood Drive: On Wednesday, February 25th DLS will hold its Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Hofmann Student Center. Brother Jesús is taking sign-ups in his office and leadership students are doing the same in the quad. A student must be 17 years of age to donate without the need of a signed parental consent. A 16-year-old MUST have a signed parental consent and meet all requirements on the form in order to donate. All students must have an ID with them when they donate. If you have any questions or would like to donate please contact Brother Jesús at [email protected] or at (925) 2888214. Since 1997 De La Salle has raised close to $178,000.00 for these charities. Thank you in advance for your support of your sons in this worthy endeavor. ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR The Spartonics Robotics Team will participate in one tournament this season, March 18-20 at UC Davis. This year’s contest, “Recycle Rush,” involves moving and stacking totes and recycle cans in a simulation of a recycling yard. Christmas at DLS: Thank you to all who had a hand in helping with Christmas at De La Salle, students, faculty, staff and especially our parents who were responsible for the cookies and milk afterwards. Students seem to have had a good time at the event but I think it is time to change the sing-a-long song. Visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/2015-game to see a description and an animation of this year’s challenge. Visitors and supporters are always needed and welcome. Questions? Contact Mr. Fryman at [email protected]. Toy Drive: A big thank you to Mr. Eidson and his freshman religion classes who ran a successful toy drive that benefited: the Bay Area Crises Nursery, Holiday Helpers Warehouse in Martinez, St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Angels in Pittsburg, and The Monument Crisis Center. A special thanks goes out to NHS for their idea of selling wristbands that allowed all to wear sweatpants during finals, all the money collected from this sale went to the purchase of more toys. DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES: If you would like to register for fourth-quarter classes, applications are available from Mr. Bradford in Room 201. The $150 fee is due with the registration form on the first day of class. Classes are held during 7th period, Monday through Thursday, for the entire quarter. This is classroom instruction only, and there is a state-mandated minimum attendance requirement. Recognition Assembly: On Wednesday, January 22nd, DLS held its Student Recognition Assembly, taking time out to honor the many academic and co-curricular achievements for the fall semester. Students were able to see their names on the list of 12 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 IN THE SPOTLIGHT PARENTS CORNER DLS & CHS Theatre Company Calling DLS Moms to Pray: If you are not praying for your son, who is? See what God can do for your children and their school when you are faithful to pray on a regular basis. Come and pray with the DLS Moms in Prayer group. We meet in Walnut Creek every Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m., at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church Library in Mullen Common, to pray scripturally for our sons, DLS, our teachers and administrators. For more information, please call Ellen Dobin at (925) 962-0014. presents #RespectMatters a Student Written & Directed Production “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” - Matt. 18:20 March 19, 20, 26, 27 @ 7pm March 22 @ 2pm $5 general admission One cannot open up the newspaper or turn on the news and not see the results of disrespect. Whether it is racial, religious or other areas, respect is an important aspect of life. Company strives to address this facet of our daily lives, showing that art does imitate life. This spring production is completely student written, directed, designed, and built. We are excited to share their words, perspective, and learning with you through music, scenes, one acts, spoken word, and movement pieces. Save the Date! GRAD NIGHT 2015 Sunday/Monday, May 24-25 Registration available online in early February at www.dlshs.org (click the Parent Link). All details will be there. Brother Celestine Cormier, FSC Theater This is the final DLS experience for your son. This year’s event (in conjunction with CHS) will have great activities, entertainment and food, with something for everyone to enjoy. It’s going to be a night to remember! 13 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 Save the Date! SPARTAN BOOKSTORE SENIOR MOTHER/SON LITURGY AND BRUNCH BOOK STORE HOURS Sunday, March 8 Register online at Senior Mother Son Liturgy and Brunch Use of De La Salle Facilities Monday 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Days and Hours reflect the Student Schedule ANY group that plans to hold an event on campus MUST have their activity approved through our Facilities Use Committee. This committee meets on Monday mornings to review requests. Request forms are available in the Main Office or on the DLS website (under Quicklinks) Don’t Forget Your Sweetheart! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The “LOVE” t’shirts in grey with pink lettering will be for sale! This is the perfect gift for whoever your sweetheart may be: mom, wife, sister, grandma or girlfriend! This item always sells out so don’t delay! ONLINE SHOPPING: The Online Spar tan Stor e is always up and running! Day or night, check out all the items we have for sale. You can pick up your items at the Bookstore or have them shipped to any location of your choice. Visit us at www.dlshs.org and click on Bookstore. 14 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 SAVE THE DATE! Taste of De La Salle Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. $45 per person You don’t want to miss this wonderful evening filled with wine, food, jewelry, home décor and good friends. Last year we featured wine tastings from 15 wineries in the Napa, Livermore and Central Valleys including Auburn James, Andrus Island, California Cellars, Couloir Wines, Groppallo Vineyards, Jamieson Ranch, Laird Family Estate, Longfellow Wines, Mitchell Katz Winery, R&B Cellars, Simoncini Vineyards, Speratus, Straight Line, Topel Winery and Troll Bridge Cellars. Please support our wineries by purchasing a bottle of wine during the event or joining a wine club. We also had delicious food samplings by Crumb Bakeshop, Dave’s Cuisine & Catering, Denica's Café & Catering, Forno Di Sbarro Wood Fired Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ruggie's, Simple Elegance Catering, Scott's Seafood Restaurant and Skipoloini's Pizza. As always we will have our beautiful table filled with a variety of gourmet cheeses and desserts to enjoy as you socialize with friends. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Lauren Seeno 925-288-8184 or [email protected] 15 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 An Evening in the Emerald City De La Salle FETE Auction “Furthering Education Through Excellence” Saturday, March 14, 2015 Diablo Country Club For more information or to volunteer please contact Maureen Vierengel 925-288-8181 or [email protected] 16 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015 CALENDAR FRAMEWORK August 4 August 5-6 August 12 August 13 New Faculty/Staff Orientation/Academic Affairs Council New Faculty Orientation Classroom “Move In” Day for Faculty Faculty/Staff Retreat Faculty Professional Day (No Classes) Textbook Distribution Days Faculty Professional Day (No Classes) New Students/Parents Orientation (Evening) Student Orientation First Day of Classes (12:15P Dismissal) September 1 September 4 September 26 Labor Day Holiday “Back-to-School” Night for Parents (6:30P) Diocese of Oakland Professional Development (No Classes) October 9 October 10 October 13 First Quarter Ends Faculty Professional Day (No Classes) Columbus Day Holiday November 2 November 10 November 14 November 26-28 Admissions Open House (10A-12P) Holiday for Veterans’ Day Observance Faculty Professional Day/No Classes Thanksgiving Holidays December 16-18 December 18 December 19 Semester Examinations Quarter 2 Ends Student Christmas Vacation Begins January 8-9 January 12 January 19 Faculty Professional Days (No Classes) Second Semester Classes Begin MLK Holiday February 13 February 16 Faculty Professional Day (No Classes) Presidents’ Day Holiday March 12 March 31 Quarter 3 Ends Student Easter Vacation Begins At Dismissal Time April 13 Classes Resume May 24 May 25 May 29-June 2 Graduation/Grad Night Memorial Day Holiday Semester Examinations August 7 August 8 Aug. 8, 9 and 11 August 11 June 4-5 Faculty Professional Days (No Classes) 17 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 High Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.5-3.74 Class of 2018 Anthony Aliotti Travis Armistead Zachary Brightman Kevin Roi Cabe Nicholas Charbonneau Nicholas Chua Samuel Cooke Taison Corio Zachary Diaz Ryan Domanski Christo Eikani Dominic Hanecak Matthew Herin Brendan Hopkins Gabriel Jimenez Omar Khleif Mark Malley Christian Mast Andrew Morgan Matthew Moynihan Brandon Nevares Luke Ogburn Maxwell Simmons Jonathan Slimm Andrew Tammen Joshua Thuma Tyler Tuescher David Wiley Adam Wong Nicholas Zaitz Highest Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.75 and above Class of 2018 Joshua Allan Justin Amen Dominic Armanino Jonathan Avila Michael Balousek Ralph Barsi Logan Bassi Nicholas Brdar David Bruzzone Jr. Michael Butler Giles Pierre Carlos Collin Cate Emilio Chausse Steven Cline Garrett Coleman Dawson Diaz Ari Eckhaus Kyle Eggert Easton Elting Marcus Ferreira Harrison Fisher James Flanagan Grant Gabrielson Francis Gallagher Jacob Lawrence Galvan Russell Ghisletta Juan Gomez de la Vega Dominic Grupalo Ali Hannaoui Griffin Hunt Jan Rafael Javier Jack Jaynes Casey Johnson Joseph Keane Christopher LeCoque Alexander Lewald Jair de Jesus Martinez Kyle McGrath Charles Miller III Ellis Mimms Luke Morrisroe Brian Nimr Jacob O'Brien Nicholas Orecchia Nohl Patterson Bryson Patterson Nicholas Pilgrim-Minaya Jack Powers Justin Pratt Jack Reed John Reynolds Nicholas Saber Joseph Schwartz Alfred James Seivold Ryan Sheffield Quinn Smalling Christopher C. Smith Laurence Andrew Tacderas Cooper Tomkovicz Daniel von Savoye Jackson Walsh Ravin Wijesuriya Anthony Ricardo Wright Teodor Zelenskyy High Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.5-3.74 Class of 2017 Eleazar Barajas David Benavidez Matthew Berdiago Austin Blair Dillon Bornholtz Giovanni Boss Zachary Cannon Nicholas Cunningham Aezon FernandezBayan Blake Foster Jackson Gabler Alexander Ghantous Adrian Gomez Nicholas Hardwick Colby Harrison Eric Headley Kevin Jacques Michael Janettas Jacob Kirkpatrick Robert Knoll Jr. Mark Levins Connor O'Dea Abel Ordaz Lorenzo Orozco Ryan Petersen Richard Seeno Jr. Nicholas Sherman Erik Sotomayor Daniel Wiley William Wright Alecsander Zapata Highest Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.75 and above Class of 2017 Ethan Abbas Enrique Barajas Jonathan Bindi Jerico Campos Rohan Castelino Nicolas Cheng Ryan Cole Alex Colello Nicholas Covaia Jackson Drake Robert Driscoll 18 Taylor Ellis Declan Flanagan Jonathan Francisco Anthony Friedman Luke Giuntoli Zachary Gotvald Matthew Grywczynski Luke Harbison Kade Harmon Ryan Howard Matthew Huguet Erick Iannaccone Shane Jacoby Joseph Jordan William Knox Jack Levins Michael Taylor Mapua Connor Menefee Cameron Molyneux Ryan Naiker Daniel Nomura Sean O'Donnell Shane O'Hare Kevin O'Reilly Zachary Peterson Daniel Pham Michael Pitek Michael Quinn Patrick Reiser Jordan Rivera Ryan Rivera Tyler Rosselli James Rowen Nicholas Santiago Alexander Sintic Quillan Sortino Mitchell Storey Justin Tahmassebpur Isaia Taotua Logan Tingey Milton Vrionis II Scott Weston Wade Willet Jeremy Willis Holden Wright DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 High Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.5-3.74 Class of 2016 Highest Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.75 and above Class of 2016 High Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.5-3.74 Class of 2015 Highest Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.75 and above Class of 2015 William Ayers Dominic Bartoni Mason Behiel Kevin Bentley Aaron James Capinpin Matthew Conway Clement Farias Aria Ghandi Colin Hartman Marshall Huberty Robin Joseph Dimitri Katsanos Nathaniel Kemper Charles Lagomarsino Connor Lencioni Nicholas Lloren Conor Maloney Ross McDonald Adam Moody Marcus Nikaido Martin Olson III Jared Paul Jordan Ratinho Austin Rodgers Christian Gabri Roque Douglas Scott Jake Simpson Jarryd Fernand Tanedo Bernabe Urbano III Anthony Valentine Jack Valentine Christopher VanderKlugt Joshua Abesamis Quinten Adabie Cannon Armistead Erick Barrientos Julian Bell Luis Berg Donovan Blair Charles Brody Devin Buchanan Bailey Chambers Alexander Cole John Cygan Philip Datte Daniel Dzenitis Jeffrey Eitelgeorge Patrick Guidi Daniel Hassett Ryan Hays Andrew Hernandez Michael Holmes Tristan Hourigan Dylan Hunziker Jordan Katz Atiba Kimbrell Jr. Matthew Koelzer Joseph Kratz Matthew Lencioni Justin Mariano Adam Mercer Bailey Militar Dylan Nye Eric Phillips Jr. Alexander Raines Victor Salas Thomas Schwarz James Simonelli Connor Smith Casey Smith Jack Smith Liam Spangenberg Kai Squires Jonathan Sullivan Jared Uang Garrett Vest Blake Wardy Ryan Wong Hunter Wood Samuel Aragon Christian Arana Brian Buckley Nicholas Carmichael Enrique Carrera Timothy Cumagun Dominic Del Monte Brandon Figueira Dominic Galli Kyle Harmon Westley Hart Cristian Hernandez Rocha Jeffrey Lakers Robert Leiter Cain Lever Joey Lewis Jack Loftus Joshua Lopez John Madigan Cole Marshall William Marshall-Inman Jr. Daniel Masarweh Tristan Cameron Morales Michael Murphy John Nejedly Alfredo Ornelas Joseph Ottati Jacob Pauline Kyle Paulson Blaz Perko Steven Peters John Quinn Jr. Tanner Salhus Mark Sanchez Austin Sanchez Scott Smoot Clayton Taylor Colin Tittel Paxton Travale Phillip Tripp Jr. Benjamin Waterson Thomas Abele Nikolas Abenoja Timothy Afinowicz Joseph Araj Louie Arias III David Bartolomucci Ian Benz Jacob Bequette Zachary Bornholtz Edward Cano Morris Cheeks Jr. Mason Cheshier Paul S. Cook Nicholas Crossen Thomas Cunnie Dominic Dalpiaz Gunnar Davison Matthew DeVincenzi Stephen Dougherty Blake Engelhart Scott Ficken Drake Freeman Chase Fulton Quinn Gardner Sean Godkin Abraham Gomez Devin Hanel Daniel Hogan Joseph Huffman Gavin Hummel Christopher Hunt Matthew Janettas Roc Johnson Connor Kafka Alexander King Zachary Kline Donald Lofe III Nicholas Loyd Arnold Lualhati Matthew Machado James Marcinkowski Kenneth McGranahan Matthew Medeiros Nicholas Mitchell Dante Monaldo Colin Monasterial Luke Morley Joseph Narcisse II Blake Ogburn 19 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2015 Highest Honors-Fall 2014 GPA 3.75 and above Class of 2015 Olulani Oisaghie Mitchell Olinger Nathaniel Panis James Pelster Conrad Perez Daniel PilgrimMinaya Patrick Powers Conor Reiland Nicholas Ribera Jesus Rico Vincent Romeo Matthew Sanders Kevin Sandri Michael Sasaki Aaron Scheibley Cameron Schneider Matthew Schumann Alexander Smirnov Sam Suri Michael Theodorakis Luke Wallahan Sean Wanket Nash Wardy Vernon Wetzell Jake Willard Peter Zhu 20
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