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De La Salle Collegiate
100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | 1926 - 2026
For nearly a century, De La Salle Collegiate has formed young men of faith, character, and leadership—grounded in the Lasallian tradition and committed to excellence in mind, body, and spirit.
As we celebrate our 100-Year Anniversary, we honor the generations of Pilots who have walked our halls since 1926, the educators and Christian Brothers who shaped their journeys, and the families, alumni, and supporters who carried the mission forward.
This centennial moment is both a reflection of a proud legacy and a bold step into the future, renewing our promise to educate young men who will lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and make a lasting impact on the world.
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Celebrate a century of excellence—and become part of what comes next.
As De La Salle Collegiate marks its historic 100-Year Anniversary (1926–2026), sponsorship opportunities offer a meaningful way for businesses, families, and alumni to align with one of Metro Detroit’s most respected Catholic institutions. This once-in-a-generation milestone honors a proud legacy while advancing a bold vision for the future—one rooted in faith, academic excellence, and the formation of young men as leaders of character.
Through centennial sponsorship, partners gain prominent visibility across a full calendar of high-profile events, celebrations, and communications tied to the anniversary year. These opportunities are designed to showcase your brand to a highly engaged and loyal community of alumni, families, and supporters, while demonstrating your commitment to Catholic education and the mission of “Builders of Boys. Makers of Men.”
More importantly, your sponsorship is an investment in the future. Proceeds support the broader Centennial Funding Initiative—expanding merit scholarships, strengthening faculty support, and growing the school’s endowment to ensure long-term sustainability and access for generations of students.
Join us in celebrating 100 years of impact—and help shape the next century of De La Salle Collegiate.
100 Anniversary News
Building the Next 100 Years: De La Salle Collegiate Launches the Centennial Funding Initiative
May 6, 2026
For nearly a century, De La Salle Collegiate has remained steadfast in its mission of forming young men of faith, character, intellect, and leadership—true to its enduring promise of being “Builders of Boys. Makers of Men.” Since opening its doors in 1926, generations of Pilots have benefited from a tradition rooted in Catholic Lasallian values, academic excellence, brotherhood, and service to others.
The Centennial Funding Initiative represents a transformational effort to ensure that the mission continues to thrive for the next 100 years.
Focused on three key priorities, the initiative seeks to:
- Expand merit scholarships to keep a De La Salle education accessible to deserving students
- Strengthen faculty support to attract and retain exceptional educators
- Grow the school’s endowment to ensure long-term sustainability and stability
A Foundation of Faith: Honoring the Cornerstone Ceremony that Built De La Salle Collegiate
January 17, 2026
On January 17, 1926, a defining moment in De La Salle Collegiate history was set in stone—literally. On a cold winter day at the corner of Conner and Glenfield, Bishop Michael J. Gallagher joined the Christian Brothers, clergy, benefactors, and members of the Board of Trustees to lay the cornerstone of the new De La Salle Collegiate building, marking the next major step in bringing their vision to life.
Honoring the Groundbreaking that Sparked 100 Years of Lasallian Excellence
November 15, 2025
On November 15, 1925, the Christian Brothers and the Board of Trustees stood together on an empty plot of land, on the corner of Conner and Glenfield, envisioning a future rooted in faith, brotherhood, and excellence, and broke ground on De La Salle Collegiate.
To honor that legacy, our current leadership team recently restaged the original 1925 groundbreaking photo, capturing a powerful image that connects our past to our present. Just as the original Board of Directors and Brothers did a century ago, today’s leaders stand committed to guiding De La Salle Collegiate into its next 100 years with the same spirit of mission and purpose.