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A Thanksgiving to our La Salle Brothers and Teachers

A Thanksgiving to our La Salle Brothers and Teachers. LSCOBA Southern California May 17, 2009. A Tapestry of Love and Devotion.

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A Thanksgiving to our La Salle Brothers and Teachers

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  1. A Thanksgiving to our La Salle Brothers and Teachers LSCOBA Southern California May 17, 2009

  2. A Tapestry of Love and Devotion

  3. “To touch the hearts of the young and to inspire them with the Christian spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform ...” St. John Baptist de La Salle

  4. La Salle College School Motto Fides et Opera Faith and Good Works

  5. 1914: arrived in Hong Kong and managed St. Joseph’s College 1925: purchased 13 acres of land to build La Salle College 1932: Principal of LSC and admitted 540 students in 14 different classes 1936: the largest enrollment in the colony with 880 students Rev. Brother Aimar Pierre Sauron F.S.C.(1873 – 1945) The Founder of La Salle College

  6. 1907: arrived in Hong Kong and taught at St. Joseph’s College. Subsequently joined and guided La Salle College. Served the De La Salle Secondary School at Fanling. Devoted 60 years of his life educating the youths of Hong Kong. Rev. Brother Paul O’Connell F.S.C.

  7. 1914: served France in WWI, decorated with the Croix de Guerre for his bravery in saving the many wounded 1921: arrived in Hong Kong and taught 11 years at St. Joseph’s College 1932: transferred to La Salle College 1945: Principal of La Salle College Co-founder of the Hong Kong School Musical Association Promoted scouting in Hong Kong and awarded the Silver Acorn Rev. Brother Cassian Brigant F.S.C.(1889 – 1957)

  8. Brother Cassian greeting guests at a school function

  9. 1933: arrived in Hong Kong and took charge of the Matriculation Class 1952: took over the Matriculation Class of St. Joseph’s for nine years 1961: returned to LSC, no less his Matric students, editor of LaSallite, career master and more... Rev. Brother Michael Curtin F.S.C. (1908 – 1983)

  10. 1933: arrived in Hong Kong 1943: left for Indo-China (now Vietnam) 1946: returned to LSC Rev. Brother Wilfred More F.S.C. (1886 – 1960)

  11. 1933: arrived in Hong Kong Gifted with languages Planned with Bro. Cassian the re-establishment of the school after the war 1966: Principal of LSC Spent his entire career of 44 years at LSC involving in all major events Rev. Brother Casimir Husarik F.S.C. (1914 – 1977)

  12. Joined LSC at the end of the Pacific War A first class teacher in science, mathematics and arts A strict but fair disciplinarian 1947: Principal of LSC at the Perth Street campus Devoted much effort in the promotion of religious life at school and in the community A cat-lover and moved like one while inspecting classrooms Rev. Brother Patrick Toner F.S.C. (1892 – 1968)

  13. The teaching staff at Perth Street (1956-57)

  14. 1947: arrived in Hong Kong and taught the Matriculation Class 1949: Principal of St. Joseph’s College, provided shelter and support to missionaries expelled from Mainland China 1958: Spent 13 years in Borneo and pioneered a Christian Brothers school there 1971: Principal of LSC for 12 years, implemented Computer Studies in the curriculum His tenure included the majestic Dome campus and the new Quad buildings Rev. Brother Raphael Egan F.S.C.(1918 – 1990)

  15. 1947 : started teaching at LSC until 1969 1965: the first Principal of La Salle Evening School, which evolved into Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College in Homantin, later founded Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) Primary School Rev. Brother Herman Fenton F.S.C. (1913 – 2009)

  16. The fullest strength of Christian Brothers from both St. Joseph’s College and La Salle College assembled on the LSC campus.

  17. 1952: joined St. Joseph’s College 1956: Principal of La Salle College 1959: brought school back to the majestic Dome campus -- the enrollment grew from 900 to 3200 in nine years 1966: founded the De La Salle Secondary School in Fanling 1984: served Vietnamese refugees in Oxford, UK His legacies: protected the weak, nurtured the poor, nursed the sick, cherished the sad and befriended all Rev. Brother Felix Sheehan F.S.C.(1912 – 1986)

  18. Joyously returned to the campus on La Salle Road

  19. La Salle Spirit Faith, Zeal, Community

  20. Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong Rev. Brother Cassian Brigant The Second Principal from 1945 to 1947 Rev. Brother Aimar Pierre Sauron The Founder and the First Principal from 1932 to 1941

  21. Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong Rev. Brother Patrick Toner The Third Principal from 1947 to 1956 Rev. Brother Felix Sheehan The Fourth Principal from 1956 to 1966

  22. Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong Rev. Brother Casimir Husarik The Fifth Principal from 1966 to 1971 Rev. Brother Raphael Egan The Sixth Principal from 1971 to 1984

  23. Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong Rev. Brother Alphonsus Chee The Seventh Principal from 1984 to 1990 Rev. Brother Francis O’Rourke The Eighth Principal from 1990 to 1998

  24. Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong Rev. Brother Patrick Tierney The Ninth Principal from 1998 to 2000 Rev. Brother Thomas Lavin The Tenth Principal from 2000 to 2004

  25. Passing of the Torch Dr. Paul Lau – The Eleventh Principal of La Salle College from 2004 to 2007. Dr. and Mrs. Lau at Class ’66 Reunion in Los Angeles 2005.

  26. Current Principal of La Salle College Mr. Wong Yen Kit – The Twelfth Principal from 2007

  27. 1953: arrived in Hong Kong and taught English, a boxing coach 1970: Principal of Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College in Homantin for 21 years Rev. Brother Eugene Sharkey F.S.C. (1926 - 1994)

  28. “May your days in this School [La Salle Primary] be truly happy ones and may you, like the Boy Jesus, advance in wisdom and grace before God and man.” Lasallite Junior (’62) Rev. Brother Henry Pang F.S.C. (1920 – 1993)

  29. 1938: arrived in Singapore from Toronto, Canada and taught at St. Joseph’s Institution Imprisoned during WWII and took care of the sick and old 1956: joined La Salle College Taught 25 years at LSC and preferred to remain as a simple teacher, managed the school library Cared tirelessly for the students who needed him most Rev. Brother Anthony Knoll F.S.C. (1916 – 1981)

  30. The awesome faculty for the school year 1966 - 1967

  31. 1958: joined La Salle College and taught English, history and religion 1962: transferred to St. Joseph’s College (SJC), was Director of SJC and Supervisor of various St. Joseph’s schools Rev. Brother Alphonsus Breen F.S.C.

  32. 1958: joined La Salle College and taught English and economics, a great tennis player 1968: left LSC and taught seven years in Sabah, Malaysia 1975: returned to Hong Kong and assigned to St. Joseph’s College 1987: Principal of Chong Gene Hang College 1995: transferred to Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College, and later became Principal Continues to educate HK youths Rev. Brother Lawrence Blake F.S.C. (1929 – now)

  33. Brother Mark and his brother, Brother Lawrence

  34. Rev. Brother Livinus Walsh F.S.C. Multi-talented: Athletics Master, School Orchestra Close to his students The La Salle school he went to in Ireland.

  35. Prof. Seamus Walsh with Patrick Yeung (Class ’66) at the Great Wall

  36. Rev. Brother Philip Anthony Cheung F.S.C.(1922 – 1999) Inspiring teacher, conducted the school orchestra, started the La Salle Juniorate “Man of All Seasons and Man of All Trades”

  37. Brother Anthony and Tommy Chiu working at the Stationery

  38. 1960: arrived in Hong Kong from Singapore Taught at La Salle Primary, La Salle College and St. Joseph’s College Resides now in Singapore Rev. Brother Gregory Lim F.S.C. (1924 – now)

  39. Rev. Brother Ladislaus Boniface ( Joseph Bednar ) F.S.C. (1915 – 1999)

  40. 1964: taught one year at La Salle College 1965: started teaching at the De La Salle Secondary School in Fanling for 15 years 1980: returned to Ireland Rev. Brother Pius Kelly F.S.C. (1911 – 1981)

  41. 1964: joined La Salle College after a tenure at St. Joseph’s College A distinguished teacher of English Literature “He spent hours with me in the school library teaching me how to write clear English.” – from a former Matriculation-class student Rev. Brother Alban Lynam F.S.C.

  42. The Finest from Ireland in the mid 60’s David Keene Thomas Lavin Patrick Tierney Thomas Favier

  43. 1965: joined La Salle College, taught English, mathematics and religious studies, and was the Sports Master 1969: left for Ireland for his Master’s Degree in Economics 1973: returned to LSC, planned the Quad buildings especially all the sports facilities 1982: pursued his Master’s degree in Education from the University of Manchester 1984: served 14 years in Nigeria 1999: Principal of LSC, emphasized all-rounded education for students, launched the School Improvement Project Rev. Brother Thomas Lavin F.S.C.(1943 – now)

  44. Rev. Brother Alphonsus Chee F.S.C.(1928 – now) 1968: started teaching in La Salle College 1971: Principal of the De La Salle Secondary School in Fanling 1984: Principal of LSC, led with discipline and order, the student body achieved new heights in academics and sports

  45. Brother Alphonsus meeting Class ’87 Old Boys: Constantine Au & Clement Chan in Brothers’ Residence in June 2003

  46. Rev. Brother Mark Blake F.S.C. (1931 – now)

  47. 1964: arrived in Hong Kong and joined St. Joseph’s College (SJC) 1974: Principal of SJC for twelve years 1998: Principal of La Salle College, formed the Information Technology Management Team Rev. Brother Patrick Tierney F.S.C.(1942 – now)

  48. Served many years in South Africa 1976: joined St. Joseph’s College, Hong Kong 1981: Vice-principal of Chan Sui Ki (La Salle College) in Homantin 1990: Principal of LSC, together with the Old Boys founded the La Salle Foundation to provide funds for renovation and improvement of school facilities Rev. Brother Francis O’Rourke F.S.C.(1940 – 2002)

  49. La Salle Primary School – It all began here in 1957 The first school building was originally La Salle College (Annex) built in 1937.

  50. Rev. Bro. Henry Pang - The First La Salle Primary AM Session Principal from 1957 to 1984

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