May 18, 2022
La Salle Institute honored its graduating class of 2022 — the last all-male class — with a formal, in-person commencement ceremony May 14 on the school’s athletic field. The ceremony featured John Thero ’79, former president and CEO of Amarin Corporation, as guest speaker. “I am exceptionally proud of this group of young men. They have conquered challenges and persevered despite unprecedented challenges, and they have proven to be extraordinary,” said La Salle Institute President and Head of School Joseph Raczkowski ’72. “They will attend college this fall at Notre Dame, Cornell University, UNC-Chapel Hill and The Citadel, to name a few. 18 young men will continue their athletic careers in college, including four at the Division 1 level. To say I am proud is an understatement, and I have no doubt they will go on to have great success in college and life.” Members of the class of 2022 were accepted to 141 colleges and universities in 28 states and the District of Columbia and earned more than $12.4 million in scholarships. In October 2020, La Salle announced its Mission Expansion Initiative, a shift to a co-educational model which began in September 2021. Cadet Colonel Angelo Burzesi, who received the award for The Commander of the Cadet Brigade, laughs at a funny moment during the ceremony. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
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