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By Mr. Dan McGuireSeveral weeks ago, the University of Chicago concluded a four-day Virtual Model United Nations Conference where our De La Salle students spent 25 hours in official Zoom conference-committee rooms—not counting the many more hours spent unofficially preparing.What is not counted are the hours spent before and after committee as they continue to ply their trade in unmoderated negotiations to find resolution to their respective committee’s directive at solution.While awards and public accolades are lovely, the real reward is the growth that is made manifest by these young people as they are placed alongside some of the most accomplished high school students in the country and the world.  What I saw during the conference was nothing short of spectacular where our students competed successfully against the best and brightest. I witnessed students adapting to a medium that while familiar to them on a daily basis (Zoom style learning) still formed an at-times intimidating obstacle that was met head-on and with success. I witnessed young people taking on real-time global issues in the same manner as the United Nations, and finding success.I am confident that the personal growth that these students attained will continue to accrue exponentially in their personal…

The February Meteor of the Month (MoM) is a Junior, is a peer minister, an NHS member, participates in Cross Country and Soccer, is active in Spanish Club and Creative Writing Club, and is a member of Girls Who Code.Mr. Mooney sings her praises as a student and person by noting "she is a wonderful student to have in class. She has a diligent work ethic and always strives to excel academically. She is an endeared person to her peers and an inspiration to those who are driven to achieve their goals.""She possesses a maturity beyond her years," said Mr. Wood. "She also is humble while still being helpful to others. She is a real class act."Ms. Contreras extolled her virtues as a leader by saying "she is a quiet leader who leads by example in the classroom and goes above and beyond when completing assignments on her own and during group activities.""She worked tirelessly and humbly to build the best bridge any student has ever built in the 51 year history of our bridge building contest," noted Mr. Jackowiak. "She compared, contrasted, calculated, cut, glued, and built an impressive bridge while always being cheerful. This is not something that…

A reminder to ALL families. The deadline to apply for financial aid is this coming Monday, March 1. In order to receive financial assistance for the upcoming school year 2021-2022, you must meet this deadline. All 2019 tax documents, and 2020 W2'S must be submitted at this time.

We're grateful to our alumni who have joined us on Zoom over the past several days to catch up and discuss anniversary celebrations. If you are in the following classes and would like to join these conversations and learn more about upcoming activities, please contact Event Manager, Carl R. Willingham ’99, at willinghamc@dls.org or 312-842-7355 ext. 146.Lunch & Learn or Happy Hour meet ups are underway.️ 1951️ 1956️ 1961️ 1966️ 1971️ 1976️ 1981️ 1986️ 1991️ 1996️ 2001️ 2006️ 2011️ 2016#meteorsunited #dlsalumni

Kenny Clayton is the Meteor of the Month (January 2021). Congratulations.He has a 4.6 GPA, interned at the DLS Tech Center, takes independent math classes through Northwestern University, is a 3-year member of the football and wrestling teams, involved in City of De, and a member of the book club.He is a public servant. Outside school hours he has been part of the Beat the Streets Chicago as a volunteer mentoring younger kids to help them develop 'discipline, courage, and honesty' through wrestling and he serves as the Service Chair for his teen group of the Chicago Chapter of the Jack & Jill Club of America. He volunteers at several organizations focused on food security, including Just Roots which grows food for St. James Church food pantry, the Bryn Mawr Food Pantry, and at My Brothers Kitchen serving up warm meals to the North Lawndale Community."He is a great student-athlete and he exhibits what it means to be a De La Salle Meteor," says Mr. Davidson."He is a compassionate person who truly cares about the welfare of others," says Mr. Dowling.Ms. Madison-Gabler says "he is an exceptional student academically and in terms of his character, he is honest and hardworking."#meteorsunited…

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Journalism staff advised by Ms. Brittany Monaco for receiving a 2nd place ranking from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). The yearbook, "One School, One Campus, One Family" was designed to incorporate all of the changes De La Salle Institute has undergone. The 2019-2020 school year marked the school's 130 year celebration, included the very last class to have attended single-gendered campuses, the departure of the 33-year school principal, Dr. Diane Brown, and the various additions and renovations to the Institute Campus' building. "One School, One Campus, One Family" honed in on unity as a theme to account for unforeseen circumstances the pandemic created . The yearbook staff worked diligently through the beginning of the pandemic and published a book that captured a year like no other. #meteorsunited https://www.asan.com/annual-yearbooks-magazin...

Mass of 2/21/21

To all De La Salle Institute alums, friends, and benefactors in Texas and throughout the United States struggling through this winter, please know we're praying for your health and safety. We're #meteorsunited!

We celebrate the academic achievements of our Meteors who earned Honor Roll status in the first semester.

Presenting (forgive the tardiness) the Meteor of the Month from December 2020—Ann McManus ‘21. A well deserved honor.The award is sponsored by Campus Ministry and City of DE. The Meteor of the Month (#dlsmom) is a student who embodies one or more Lasallian Principles of Faith, Community, Service, and/or Social Justice. These are demonstrated through academics, extracurriculars, and social activities—such that they distinguish themselves amongst their peers.Our recipient was nominated by Mr. Arroyo, Ms. Geer, and Mr. Dowling.#dlsmeteorsunited