The History of La Salle High School
La Salle High School was a part of a large expansion program of the secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Archbishop Carl J. Alter of Cincinnati asked the Christian Brothers of the St. Louis Province to establish and staff the new school. Groundbreaking for La Salle High School was March 1, 1959 . On September 6, 1960 , 260 freshmen were greeted with the smell of fresh paint, the sounds of bulldozers, and the sight of brand new desks and chairs all under the leadership of La Salle 's first principal, Brother James Camillus, F.S.C. The school was officially dedicated Sunday, May 14, 1961 .
Lancers receive a Lasallian education based on the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle. He grasped the utter importance of an education and devoted his life to making schools available to young men who would have been deprived of this opportunity. St. John Baptist de La Salle perpetuated his vision that a complete education should include the person's body, mind, and spirit by founding the Brothers of Christian Schools. The Christian Brothers are the largest teaching order in the Catholic Church specifically devoted to the Christian education of youth.
Numerous capital improvements have occurred at La Salle High School since 1960. Some of these include the following events. In 1974 an annex was added to the building for the band and wrestling programs. In 1979 athletic fields were constructed behind St. Joseph Orphanage. The gym was renovated in 1986 and the computer lab in 1989. In 1991 Lancer Stadium was built. New science labs were created in 1992. New computer labs were completed in the west wing of the building in 1994. In 1997 the new De La Salle Memorial Center opened to house the Pride of La Salle Band and facilities for year-round athletic conditioning. The renovation of the original classrooms began in 2000, along with the creation of a fourth computer lab. In 2001, a fifth computer lab was added along with the renovation of the entire visual arts learning area. In 2002, the faculty room was renovated. In 2004, a new wing containing our De La Salle Chapel, science labs, and library/media center opened; other improvements in 2004 included the construction of our wonderful courtyard, expanded parking and site work, a new educational resource center, and renovated physics labs.
La Salle's 46-year history is rich in tradition and success. The La Salle Alumni Association was established in 1969. Lancer alumni number more than 9,000 and support one of the most active alumni associations in the city. At La Salle, academic and co-curricular successes are evident in scholarships and grants earned. The first graduation La Salle Class of 1964 received scholarships valued at $24,000; the La Salle Class of 2005 graduates earned scholarships and grants valued at $6,620.000. |
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