100 Year Anniversary Events
The First Faculty and Student Body
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.
100 Anniversary News
De La Salle celebrates 100 years of being 'makers of men,' unveils new business lab
September 12, 2026
WARREN — A century is bound to bring change, from locations to programs to technology. Yet through it all, De La Salle Collegiate has remained committed to its mission of being "Builders of Boys; Makers of Men."
De La Salle Collegiate, founded by the Christian Brothers in 1926, celebrated 100 years of its founding with a centennial Mass on Sept. 12 at St. John Baptist de La Salle Stadium on the school’s campus with Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger presiding.
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.