De La Salle Auction

I’m Terrell Hopson from the class of 2021 and I would like to tell you a little bit about not only myself but my experience at De La Salle.  As a student I am involved with De La Salle's football team, rugby team and I am also a member of “S.C.O.R.E” which stands for Student Coalition on Respectful Education. At De La Salle, we pride ourselves on being upstanding men on and off the field. It is ingrained in every athlete that takes part in a sport. This is one of the main reasons that we have success in our school's athletics. In my opinion being a part of De La Salle’s football and rugby team has made me not only a better athlete but a better person. 

Another way that De La Salle has helped shape me into becoming a better person is my work with “S.C.O.R.E”. This is a group of young men who take time to sit down and talk about some of the subjects surrounding not only our school community but the world. This is a group made up of people from all different races, religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds that speak to the freshman religion classes face to face about topics that they may have not encountered or are uncomfortable speaking about. This is a platform to connect and share ideas in a safe space.

What I have enjoyed most about De La Salle is the Brotherhood community that never fails to band together in a time of grief or downfall. No matter the situation we always find a way to get through it with one another by our side. 

Another great part of this community that I love is our support system of not only our teachers, faculty or staff who are always willing to speak with us, but the support of our brothers who rally to sporting events to cheer and who come together in a time of sadness. 

Throughout my life as a student I have had a hard time managing a learning disability that has held me back my whole life. I was not prepared for the academic change from a small private school to a school with over a thousand students. Luckily there was hope. At De La Salle they provide a 6th period study hall for Freshmen who have a bit more of a difficult time learning or focusing. Another resource I have had is the Learning Center 7th period and tutoring help that is provided. These three resources have been critical in my learning process at De La Salle and have given me more opportunities then I could have imagined.

If it were not for the guidance and care of my teachers and fellow students I do not know what the results would have been.

-Terrell Hopson ‘21