Br. Thomas joined La Salle Academy in the 2018-2019 school year. He served the school as President for four years until his retirement in June of 2023. He provided a steady hand at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic, all while working to better the school’s position within the community and the student experience. This scholarship was established in 2023
Established in 2017, the James W. Prendergast ’48 Scholarship Fund was named in memory of Jim Prendergast for his unwavering service to his alma mater. After passing on January 13, 2017, Jim left behind a legacy at La Salle that will never be forgotten, providing extraordinary guidance and expertise as an active member of the La Salle Development team until the day of his passing. This scholarship will be awarded to financially disadvantaged students with superior academic achievement and a proven record of leadership. These scholarship recipients will possess the same ideals and values that Jim Prendergast held as a dedicated member of the La Salle Academy community.
La Salle Academy proudly honored Mr. Valentine A. Lehr ’58 with a scholarship in his name in May 2017. One of La Salle’s most dedicated alumni of his generation, Mr. Lehr spent an extraordinary eight years in his role as Chairman and many more years as a member of the Board of Trustees. Under his conscientious and principles leadership as Chair, La Salle was put on firm financial footing once again. This scholarship will help give this generation of Brothers’ Boys the opportunities to become men of character, faith and integrity like Mr. Lehr.
This scholarship was originally established as the Kathleen Scarry Memorial Scholarship in memory of Kathleen, the sister of alumni John Scarry ’52 and William Scarry ’59.
Limited spots available for the 2023-2024 school year. Apply today!
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