De La Salle North Catholic High School Benefit Raises $645,000
Portland, OR. 250 guests celebrated 21 years of De La Salle North Catholic at its new campus. The benefit on October 21st raised $645,000 for financial aid at the school. Guests included Mal McAninch, Gretchen Johnson, Janeen McAninch, Mary Boyle, and Tom Doyle. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas)
Attendees toured the school’s new campus at Portland. They had a chance to wander through the hallways, socialize in the Commons, and then raise their paddles in the Michael Kelley Gymnasium. The theme for the benefit was “There’s No Place Like Our New Home.”
Peter Jacobsen raises his paddle.
Musical Performance Eldon T. Jones, Saxophonist 2013 & 2014 Alumni Parent
Lilianna Fierro-Davis ’17 was honored at the event for her “Full Circle Story” of how De La Salle and its innovative Corporate Work Study Program launched her career. Here’s a video about her journey:
In addition, Kelly Hale of RBC Wealth Management was honored with the 2022 Cassin Award for Commitment to Mission. The video below details her contributions.Â
From De La Salle North Catholic High School:
If you weren’t able to join us you can still support the Fall Benefit Dinner & Auction by donating at the link here!
De La Salle North Catholic High School serves a racially diverse community of capable, interested, and motivated college-bound students, primarily from North and Northeast Portland who would not otherwise have access to reliable college preparatory education.Â
Portland, OR 97218
Here are some snapshots from the benefit:
