Dear Saints,

Today, your school needs your commitment. There is no doubt that DeSales has had a significant impact on your life, what you value and what you continue to do for your faith and family. We are a 96-year old institution that is worthy of your support and investment. Many of you who registered on DeSalesAlumni.org have already supported “The Tradition Continues” Annual Campaign. Thank you as we surpass the $35,000 mark. I humbly ask that you do so as well by “Clicking and pledging” using the link to the right.

Welcome to our new online community.  Membership is FREE and available exclusively to our alumni and friends!

This is DeSales's private, online community created exclusively for DHS alumni.   It is a secure, password-protected environment established by the DeSales High School.

Once you register, an email will be sent to confirm your membership and validate your email address.  Be sure to click on the link in this email so your account can be activated.

Please be patient with the site as it's being developed and content is being added.  *Most of the information on the site is for testing and development purposes and will be replaced with better content as soon as possible.

Become a member and take advantage of the following services:

• Reconnect with faculty and former classmates
• Organize class reunions
• Discover ways to support your school
• Share alumni news and activities

Features include:

• Message boards for In Memorial, Lost/Missing Alumni, Career & Volunteer Center, Class Notes, School & Alumni News
• Alumni directory that's searchable by class, by name or by occupation
• Lost / missing alumni directory to help find people that others are looking for
• Social networking (Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn) support

Search for friends and make new connections with the online community!  All you need to do to take advantage of all the community has to offer is to proceed through the registration process to establish an account.

No matter how long or hard the winter, spring is sure to follow.  There is a renewed sense of excitement and energy here at DeSales.  Our seniors are narrowing their college choices for the Fall, our baseball and softball teams are practicing and playing their games outdoors, and our students and faculty are preparing for a joyous and Holy Easter. I want to update you regarding the many events packed into the next three months. The student production "The Wiz," will take place on May 15 and 16 at Waterloo High School with tickets available from the Main Office at the school. So many of you have responded to the second annual Hall of Fame Dinner on May 29, 2009 at the Ramada in Geneva. We have received over twenty-five nominations from all over the country, spanning several decades and for a variety of incredible accomplishments. Our DeSales graduates' records of achievement are testimony to the benefits of a DeSales education while inspiring DeSales current students to achieve greatness. An internal committee is reviewing all the nominations and we will announce this year's inductees in the next week. You will receive a personal invitation to attend this event within two weeks.

The following evening, May 30, DeSales High School will present the show Beatlemaninanow at the Smith Opera House beginning at 8 PM. Tickets are available from the school and are $25.00 each. Beatlemanianow is the consummate Beatles show. Please plan on joining us for a memorable night.

June 20th, the 96th Class to graduate from DeSales gathers at Albright Auditorium for commencement. Every senior will graduate. Every senior has been accepted to college. Many students are attending some of the best universities and colleges in the country. Congratulations to our students, to their families and to our many supporters.

The 27th annual golf tournament is on June 29th at Geneva Country Club. It is always a great time to reconnect with friends and raise money for DeSales High School. Lastly, please encourage your fellow classmates, friends and family to register on DeSalesAlumni.org.

Have a wonderful and blessed Easter.

Post your prayer requests and they will be forwarded to the students of DeSales who will pray your intention during the school day.  Subscribe to the forum to get an e-mail anytime an alum posts an intention, or a reply.

Be sure to check out the list of reunions and events posted to the left in "Upcoming Events".  If you are a planner of a future event, be sure to read "Event planning information / add an event" for tips and information to make your event a success.

Charlie Evangelista, Director of Recruitment & Development

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