For senior Glenn Acre, choosing De La Salle Collegiate High School came down to something simple—but powerful: a feeling.

He recalled, “I was looking at a few schools, but when I came here, it just felt different. It felt like a place I belonged. I could see myself here and the person I could become.”

That sense of belonging has shaped Glenn’s high school experience—and helped him become a leader in multiple areas of student life.

A resident of Sterling Heights, Glenn attended St. Thecla for grade school before arriving at De La Salle. Over the past four years, he has built an impressive resume of academic, athletic, and leadership accomplishments.

In the classroom, Glenn has challenged himself with Advanced Placement (AP) courses including AP Psychology, AP Government, and AP U.S. History.

Outside the classroom, he has embraced leadership opportunities, serving as the 2025-2026 Student Council Secretary, where he focused on listening to his peers and advocating for their needs.

“My biggest thing is helping people,” Glenn said. “I tried to help as many students as I could so they would have the same positive experience I had.”

His commitment to leadership extended into Campus Ministry, where he served as rector for Kairos 56 after previously participating in Kairos 54—taking on the responsibility of guiding fellow students through one of De La Salle’s most meaningful retreat experiences.

DLS Faculty member Ben Westphal, ‘16, coordinates the Kairos retreat program and describes Glenn as “a Lasallian leader with a bright future.”

Westphal went on to describe Glenn as “a servant leader who is a true light in the lives of everyone he encounters. A leader who genuinely cares for others, consistently putting their needs before his own, leading with humility and integrity, earning the respect of both his peers and teachers. His commitment to faith, leadership, and service will continue to positively impact every community he becomes a part of. Glenn is a remarkable young man and a role model to many.”

Glenn has also made a significant impact in extracurriculars. A three-time DECA state finalist, he competed in multiple categories, including Ethics, and participated in the Federal Reserve Challenge, analyzing economic trends and presenting solutions.

DLS Faculty Member and DECA Moderator Dennis Koch, ‘94, said, “As both a student in my classroom (twice a day) and as a member of DECA, Glenn represents the very best of our motto: Builders of Boys, Makers of Men. I am incredibly proud of his achievements and look forward to many more in the future.”

Athletically, Glenn’s story stands out for both achievement and initiative.

A standout in tennis, he earned Macomb County Dream Team honors in doubles and competed at the state level. 

Westphal, who also coaches tennis, said, “As a tennis captain, Glenn mentored underclassmen and helped develop both their skills and character.”

In volleyball, he has not only excelled—earning Third Team All-State honors—but also helped build the DLS program from the ground up.

With boys volleyball now expanding across Michigan and gaining support from the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Glenn’s efforts have helped lay the foundation for the program’s future.

“I started playing about two years ago - on club teams - and wanted to bring volleyball to De La Salle,” he said. “In Spring 2025, we had just six players at first - barely enough to compete. Now there are 100 teams across the state. Our DLS team is now up to 14, and it keeps growing.”

DLS Athletic Director Casey Wila said, “Glenn comes from a family with a volleyball pedigree, evident by his father's initiation of our volleyball program here, and their experience in the club scene in the state of Michigan.”

Wila added, “Their impact on the current team and the program for years to come is remarkably evident, and we are grateful for their endless effort to get this program off the ground. We are thrilled to be sponsoring an MHSAA varsity boys volleyball team in its inaugural season here in Michigan.”

This fall, Glenn will continue his academic journey at the University of Mississippi, where he plans to major in public policy leadership through the Trent Lott Leadership Institute—a selective program that admits approximately 40–50 students per year.

Drawn to the university for reasons similar to his high school choice, Glenn said, “When I visited Ole Miss, I felt that same sense of community. The people were kind, and it felt like a place where I could build real connections and grow.”

He looks forward to hands-on leadership training, small cohort learning, and future opportunities—including internships in Washington, D.C.

Looking back, Glenn offers simple but meaningful advice to younger students:

“Be open-minded, talk to as many people as possible, and just be kind. You never know what people can do for you—or how you can help them.”

With a passion for leadership, a commitment to service, and a track record of initiative, Glenn Acre leaves De La Salle having made a lasting impact—and with a bright future ahead.

Glenn’s parents are Erick and Brooke Acre; his two older sisters are in college: Adeline is a senior at Indiana University, and Ava is a sophomore at Adrian  - where she plays volleyball.