Transcript A Thanksgiving to our La Salle Brothers and Teachers LSCOBA Southern California

A Thanksgiving to our
La Salle Brothers and Teachers
LSCOBA Southern California
May 17, 2009
A Tapestry of Love and Devotion
“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
La Salle College School Motto
Fides et Opera
Faith and Good Works
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
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.
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)
Brother Cassian greeting guests at a school function
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)
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)
1933: arrived in Hong Kong
Gifted with languages
Planned with Bro. Cassian the reestablishment 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)
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)
The teaching staff at Perth Street (1956-57)
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)
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)
The fullest strength of Christian Brothers from both St.
Joseph’s College and La Salle College assembled on the
LSC campus.
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)
Joyously returned to the campus on La Salle Road
La Salle Spirit
Faith, Zeal, Community
Principals of La Salle College Hong Kong
Rev. Brother Aimar Pierre Sauron
The Founder and the First Principal
from 1932 to 1941
Rev. Brother Cassian Brigant
The Second Principal from
1945 to 1947
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
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
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
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
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.
Current Principal of La Salle College
Mr. Wong Yen Kit – The Twelfth Principal
from 2007
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)
“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)
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)
The awesome faculty for the school year 1966 - 1967
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.
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)
Brother Mark and his brother, Brother Lawrence
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.
Prof. Seamus Walsh with Patrick Yeung (Class ’66) at the Great Wall
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”
Brother Anthony and Tommy Chiu
working at the Stationery
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)
Rev. Brother Ladislaus Boniface ( Joseph Bednar ) F.S.C.
(1915 – 1999)
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)
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.
The Finest from Ireland in the mid 60’s
David Keene
Thomas Lavin
Patrick Tierney
Thomas Favier
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 allrounded education for students, launched the
School Improvement Project
Rev. Brother Thomas Lavin F.S.C.
(1943 – now)
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
Brother Alphonsus meeting Class ’87 Old Boys: Constantine Au &
Clement Chan in Brothers’ Residence in June 2003
Rev. Brother Mark Blake F.S.C.
(1931 – now)
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)
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)
La Salle Primary School – It all began here in 1957
The first school building was originally La Salle College
(Annex) built in 1937.
Rev. Bro. Henry Pang - The First La Salle Primary
AM Session Principal from 1957 to 1984
The enrollment in La Salle Primary School c.1957 - 1958
La Salle Primary teaching staff in 1960’s
Baptism at St. Teresa’s Church
Mr. Kwong Ming Tsing The
First La Salle Primary PM
Session Principal from 1958
to 1963
Rev. Brother Gregory Lim The
Second La Salle Primary PM
Session Principal
from 1963
to 1966
The newly extended school building of La Salle
Primary School completed in 1960.
No matter which year, you can identify with the students of La
Salle Primary School. They hold so much promise.
Mr. Lo Wing Hon, Albin
The Third La Salle Primary
PM Session Principal from
1966 to 1974
Mr. Louie Wai Ming, Gerard
The Fourth La Salle Primary
PM Session Principal
from
1974 to 1978
Team Work
Second extension of La Salle Primary
School completed in 1972.
Mr. Chan Chung Min, Rock
The Fifth La Salle Primary
PM Session Principal from
1978 to 1998
Mrs. Lai Chu Wai Fong, Anita
The Sixth La Salle Primary
PM Session Principal
from
1998 to 2000
The soccer ground of La Salle Primary received a
new synthetic surface in 1979.
Mr. Fung Man Fai, Francis The
Second La Salle Primary AM
Session Principal
from 1984
to 2002
Mrs. Pau Chan Wai Yee, Elizabeth
The Seventh La Salle Primary PM
Session Principal from 2000 to 2002
The First Whole Day School LSP
Principal from 2002 to 2008
The new LSP building was largely completed, and
ready for the new school term in September 2002.
Former Teachers Visiting the La Salle Primary School Ground
Ms. Geraldine Tsang at the LSP Chapel
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fok
Fr. Edward Hong
“We will provide our
students with the highest
quality education, so as to
equip them with sound
knowledge and skills, and to
prepare them to be
forthright and responsible
citizens.”
LSP 50th Anniversary Commemorative
Publication
Mrs. Emily Leung
The
Second Whole Day School La
Salle Primary Principal from
2008 to now
Through years of strong leadership and planning, the current La
Salle Primary School is recognized as the best equipped in Hong
Kong along with an outstanding faculty.
How we wish we could return to classes again under
the tutelage of ...
The finest educators on the La Salle College campus in 1963
Mr. Shum Mow Kee and Mr. Ng Yat Hei at
Class ’65 Reunion
Mr. John Cheung at Class ’66 40th
Anniversary in Hong Kong
Mr. Lawrence Chan, Mr. Henry Lau, Mr. Ng Yat Hei, Mr. Chiu Siu Lai
and Class ’66 students, Nicolas Leung and Alex Poon
Mr. John Au
Mr. Peter Cheung
Mr. Chong Wen Hui An
unforgettable PE
teacher and coach
Brother Casimir and Mr. Cheung Ting Por in Sports Day 1970
Those privileged to enter these gates will leave to pursue a
lifelong quest that “La Salle is something more.”
Those privileged to enter these gates will leave to pursue a
lifelong quest that “La Salle is something more.”
We are forever grateful.
May God bless and keep them all.
Picture Contributors
• Pictures of Rev. Brothers: Andrew Wong (Class ’89),
Constantine Au (Class ’87)
• Pictures of La Salle Primary School: Mr. Tang Man Hon,
Patrick and Mr. Pau Shiu Hung
• From Class ’66: Thomas Yip, Kan Kwok Ming, Patrick
Yeung, Denise Lee, wife of Gerald Lee, and Maureen Luk,
wife of Anthony Luk
• From Class ’65: Kowk Jing Lau, Andrew Mok
• Slide Compilation and Arrangement: Anthony Luk (Class
’66)
Research Material
• Our Brothers, publication of La Salle Old Boys
Association Hong Kong. Editors: Constantine Au,
Michael Lee, Wesley Wong and Andrew Wong
• Sons of La Salle Everyone, A History of La Salle College
and Primary School 1932 - 2007, Mark Huang
• The Golden Years, La Salle Primary School 50th
Anniversary Commemorative Publication
Music: Andrea Bocelli – Sacred Arias
Sancta Maria
Ave Maria,
gratia plena,
Dominus tecum,
benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus
fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with thee,
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Sancta Maria,
Holy Mary,
Mater Dei,
Mother of God,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus, pray for us sinners,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
now and in the hour of our death.
Amen.
Amen.
“That above is our own true home.”