DeLaSalle News

The Global Advantage Program is back! 
DeLaSalle students embarked this weekend on a 
journey to Spain to expand their knowledge and 
understanding of the world. GAP fosters meaningful 
connections between students and the global 
community, providing them with a unique opportunity 
to explore a diverse range of academic topics in 
relevant locations. The goal is to cultivate curious and 
engaged learners who are prepared to actively 
participate in the world around them. Safe travels, Islanders!

Audrey Goeddeke '24 is officially a triple threat on Hennepin! She is one of the top 24 Triple Threat students who will participate in an intensive coaching, rehearsal, and performance process for the Spotlight Showcase in downtown Minneapolis. In addition to performing at the State Theatre with her castmates from Grease on June 12, Audrey will perform in the Triple Threat Finals number on June 12-13. We've had a few male top 24 Triple Threats, but Audrey is the first female finalist in DeLaSalle history. Congratulations, Audrey!

Helen Sautter '26 was chosen from thousands of entries received this year as one of the 55 State and Territory winners in Google's 15th annual Doodle for Google competition. Now lets help Helen make it to the Google homepage by voting for her doodle! You can vote as many times as you'd like between May 18-25 here: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/vote/ Her doodle is listed as "Minnesota" under the 8-9 Grade group.

The public vote will determine the Five National Finalists, one in each grade group. Google will announce these five in late May and one lucky winner will have their Doodle featured on the Google homepage for a day. Let's show our support for Helen and help her achieve this incredible opportunity to showcase her art to millions of people on the Google homepage!

Shout out to Ms. Swords, because behind every great artist there are great teachers.

DeLaSalle Awards

This award is to honor two graduating students whose unique leadership and achievements in the areas of Christian faith, education, service to school, community and extra-curricular participation have made a notable impact on DeLaSalle and its traditions. It could be said that DeLaSalle would not be the same without these students. 

The recipients this year:

Michael Alvarado Alvarado & Nyah Massey

Islander Awards

As selected by students and staff these awards are to recognize and honor those graduating students whose efforts and achievements uniquely reflect our vision of Christian leadership, commitment to education and service in the world they live in. They have been selected based on the following criteria:

• Reliable and dependable good character
• Positive peer leadership
• Demonstration of school spirit
• Extra-curricular, school and community involvement
• Good class attendance and punctuality
• Service to school and community

The recipients this year:

Yeva Adamaley, TJ Logan, Riley Blaylark, Joseph Merrigan, Adriana Cano Landa, Liz Nordin, Alexa DeRoche, Sarah Parker, Kai Gauley, Lily Scott, Yeamlak Getenet, Isabelle Walker, Finneas Haarman, Nasir Whitlock, Faye Kelley

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Charlie Fisher & Bernie Latham

Academic Awards

English: Nyah Massey
Choir: Michael Alvarado Alvarado
Fine Arts, Media: Marissa Starr
Fine Arts, Studio: Kerry McCabe
Orchestra: Alexa DeRoche
Language, Chinese: Quinn Brenner
Language, Spanish: Joseph Merrigan
Mathematics: Truman Atkinson
Physical Education: Nasir Whitlock
Science: Kai Gauley
Social Studies: Joseph Merrigan
Theology: Michael Alvarado Alvarado

Distinguished Scholars

Yeva Adamaley
Michael Alvarado Alvarado
Grace Anderson
Truman Atkinson
Riley Blaylark
Lydia DeGross
Alexa DeRoche
Jacquee Estrada Gomez
Kai Gauley
Liam Griffin
Finneas Haarman
Tom Halloran
Sam Hames
Aidan Higgins
Lucy Jungquist
Mimi Krocheski-Meyer
Jordan Kuhlmann
Bernie Latham
Ella Leitner
Nyah Massey
Kerry McCabe
Joseph Merrigan
Liz Nordin
Sarah Parker
Bryan Paucar
Colin Schultz
AnnaSophia Schwebel
Ava Schwind
Lily Scott
Keo Sena
Kaitlin Sikes
Marissa Starr
Sam Sullivan
Eli VanderVeen
Leuwahm Victor
Isabelle Walker
Hadley Wartner
Porshia Woods

Servant Scholars

Yeva Adamaley
Anya Adelgren
Michael Alvarado Alvarado
Jared Brumskine
Kelly Cambi
Piper Campbell
Adriana Cano Landa
Brian Chimbo Centeno
Lavetta Cox
Alexa DeRoche
Jacqueline Estrada Gomez
Lucille Goettsch
Samantha Hames
Faye Kelley
Bernadette Latham
Brianna Lema Jerez
Victoria Lombardo
Joseph Merrigan
Jakara Okonkwo
Sarah Parker
AnnaSophia Schwebel
Lily Scott
Kaitlin Sikes
Miriam Unongo
Leuwahm Victor
Hadley Wartner
Emmett Whinnery
Martina Wolo
Ruth Yohannes

National Honor Society

Yeva Adamaley
Anya Adelgren
Michael Alvarado Alvarado
Kelly Cambi
Adriana Cano Landa
Alexa DeRoche
Jacqueline Estrada Gomez
Samantha Hames
Faye Kelley
Bernadette Latham
Joseph Merrigan
Sarah Parker
AnnaSophia Schwebel
Lily Scott
Kaitlin Sikes
Leuwahm Victor
Hadley Wartner
Emmett Whinnery
Grace Anderson
Truman Atkinson
Estelle Bass
Riley Blaylark
Quinn Brenner
Angelica Bunay
Sophia Copeland
Olive Crowley
Karmah Donaby
Aidan Ewert
Charles Fisher
Kai Gauley
Yeamlak Getenet
Liam Griffin
Finneas Haarman
Ian Handrigan
Jasmine Jara Lazo
Aaron Jesse
Lucy Jungquist
Ava Langanki
Elizabeth Leitner
Nyah Massey
Olivia Mathews
Sonia Narvaez-Quick
Alexander Nelson
Elizabeth Nordin
Bryan Paucar
Anton Pfarr
Luca Raimondi
Nels Rolf
Kathleen Runion
Colin Schultz
Ava Schwind
Keokolo Sena
Marissa Starr
Sam Sullivan
Elijah VanderVeen
Isabelle Walker
Anna Wegner
William Wieneke
Porshia Woods
Isaac Zook-Stanley

National Art Honor Society

Anya Adelgren
AnnaSophia Schwebel
Kaitlin Sikes
Grace Anderson
Kai Gauley
Elizabeth Leitner
Elizabeth Nordin
Marissa Starr
Jared Brumskine
Ruth Yohannes
Simon Bunkers
Maria Calle Alvarez
Colette Gott
Julia Krygowski
Kerry McCabe
Colleen Mendoza Nunez
Sophia Orfield Johnston
Aaliyah Wilker
Sophia Zappa

Athena Award Winner:  Hadley Wartner
Triple A Award Winner - Female: Alexa Deroche
Triple A Award Winner - Male: Kai Gauley
Outstanding Female Athlete: Hadley Wartner
Outstanding Male Athlete: James Mccarthy & Nasir Whitlock
Outstanding Male Athletic Participant: Isreal Moses V
Outstanding Female Athletic Participant: Grace Anderson
Outstanding Female Fine Arts Performer: Sophie Copeland
Outstanding Male Fine Arts Performer: Aaron Jesse
Outstanding Female Activities Participant: Nyah Massey
Outstanding Male Activities Participant: Michael Alvarado Alvarado

Congratulations to these Islanders for the recognitions!

 

We would like to express our gratitude to DeLaSalle's Lasallian Ministry for their exceptional efforts in organizing yet another enchanting Starry Night Prom. This annual semi-formal event is exclusively tailored for people with disabilities residing in the Twin Cities area and is held right here on the Island. The event is free of charge and easily accessible to all, making it a remarkable way for our students to serve the communities they call home. The students in Lasallian Ministry deserve recognition for their unwavering commitment to making this event a resounding success year after year.

Today is May 1st, which makes it National College Decision Day! We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of all our seniors. Whether you have decided to attend college, trade school, serve in the military, or take a gap year, we are excited to see what the future holds for you. Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your academic journey. Islanders Forever! (Thanks to the College Advising and Counseling Office for honoring our seniors academic achievements)