As Nova Nation rejoices, the House of Sales does, too! Congrats to our Salesian Brother,
@DonteDivincenzo
‘15 on his STELLAR performance and
@NovaMBB
- the new 2018 National CHAMPS!
Even a school that’s 118 years old has a first every now and again. We hope to see you meet again in the playoffs. Troy Reeder ‘14 & Brian O’Neill ‘14. Tenui Nec Dimittam
Salesianum announces historic $16 million gift from the Rocco A. & Mary Abessinio Foundation to fund a new multi-use stadium complex & support the school's endowment. This gift is the third largest to a Catholic secondary school in US history & unprecedented for a Delaware HS.
Salesianum President, Brendan Kennealey '94, announces $1M Emergency Financial Aid Fund to support Salesianum families affected by the pandemic "No current or incoming student will leave Salesianum as result of the financial impact of this crisis."
Last night after returning from New York and winning a doubleheader, the baseball team congratulated the lacrosse team on their win!
#brotherhood
#rollsals
Is the Greek Freak ready for the Big Ragu? Congratulations to Donte DiVincenzo ‘15 on being drafted tonight by the Milwaukee Bucks. Take hold and never let go...
Salesianum alum and Los Angeles Rams Linebacker Troy Reeder '14 and his team win Super Bowl LVI! Congratulations on fulfilling a dream! We are proud of you!
The Salesianum community mourns the loss of Fr. John Spellman, OSFS. Fr. Spellman had a long career as a teacher at Salesianum and served as a Navy Chaplain. He always received the loudest cheers from the students during the student/faculty basketball game. V+J
We are the DIAA 3A Football State Champions with a 45-17 win against Cape Henlopen! Congratulations to our team-making it a triple crown for the fall season!
#diaa
# delhs
#salesianumathletics
Excited to be at the mayor's office for the much anticipated announcement of a new Baynard Stadium lease agreement between
@wilmingtondegov
& Salesianum. Looking forward to continued progress as we approach the
@WilmCityCouncil
vote later this month.
@mikepurzycki
Like father, like son! Aidan Higley ‘20 wins the Delaware D1 Boys Individual Cross Country Championships 34 years after his father, Tom Higley ‘86 did the very same! Congratulations Aidan!
@Salliesrunning
It is with deep sadness that we grieve the tragic loss of our Salesian brother, Colin Brady ‘21. Those who wish to gather in fellowship of prayer and support are invited to campus starting at 6:30 PM tonight followed by a 7:30 PM prayer service in the gymnasium. V+J
Looking G-R-E-A-T! We're starting your week off with a birds eye view of Abessinio Stadium's newly installed turf. Special thanks to
@tfurlong
'92 for the awesome drone footage & pairing it with Salesianum's fight song! GO SALS!
Seniors make a bittersweet return to to clean out lockers & add signatures to Abessinio Stadium's topping-off beam; a powerful reminder of their contributions to Salesianum & our community's unfailing strength throughout history.
#LivingStones
#Classof2020
#TenuiNecDimittam
Chip Hannig '72, Head Coach, Salesianum Swimming, is named Delaware Coach of the Year by DE Sportswriters & Broadcasters Assoc! Please join us in congratulating Chip on this honor, and his continued commitment to more than 20 years of coaching excellence!
Excited to announce SALSTHON 2020’s beneficiary
@UnLocketheLight
foundation!Inspired by the light & life of Sean Locke, the students of Salesianum
@Padua_Academy
@UAwilmington
will be fundraising to help students struggling with depression, self harm & contemplating suicide.
We are looking forward to cheering on our very own Troy Reeder '14, linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, during Super Bowl LVI! SALS Pride! Watch Tim Furlong's '92 NBC10 interview: . SALS Pride! Tenui Nec Dimittam.
Demo Day! Salesianum bids a fond farewell to Baynard Stadium where generations of students & families made great memories. The new Abessinio Stadium is coming soon! Stay tuned for updates, renderings, and a live webcam of construction.
@wilmingtondegov
We are incredibly grateful for Rocco (alumnus, Class of 1959) and Mary Frances's investment in our mission! Please join us in thanking the Abessinios for their continued leadership & landmark commitment to the Salesianum community!
#Historic
We are excited for alum Brian O'Neill '14, who will be playing in the Pro Bowl today representing the Minnesota Vikings! Your Salesianum Family is so proud! Tenui Nec Dimittam
Congratulations to Troy Reeder '14 and the Los Angeles Rams for winning the NFC Championship game and advancing to Super Bowl LVI! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Tenui Nec Dimittam
Congratulations to
@Divincenzo
and the
@Bucks
on hoisting the O’Brien Trophy. We’re curious: do you plan to wear this ring on the thumb, or will you start working on the opposite hand?
Been REALLY missing my Salesian brothers! Can’t wait to meet (and get belly rubs from!) our Class of 2022. Tomorrow’s going to be a G-R-E-A-T day!
#classof2022
#Lou
Gov. John Carney appointed Principal Fr. Chris Beretta to the DIAA Board of Directors. The Senate confirmation was held last week at Delaware Legislative Hall. Congratulations!
#diaa
#delhs
VOLUME UP! If the news clips & photos haven't given you a chill, this will! Special thanks to
@tfurlong
'92 for the awesome drone footage and pairing it with SALS' Fight Song performed by Salesianum's marching band. GO SALS!
#OnlyAtSalesianum
#TenuiNecDimittam
Just 24 hours until we celebrate the spectacular Abessinio Stadium’s opening! Be sure to check back for regular sneak peeks & live updates all day as we count down to kickoff! GO SALS!
@cityofwilmde
@DIAA_Delaware
@smyrnahs
Cheering loudly for DE's Post 1 in tonight's nail-biter American Legion World Series Championship game! Congrats to ALL of the talented players & coaches with a big shout out to SALS' alumni M. Cautillo '18, M. Poma '18 & Mgr. B. Treml '06.
@legionbaseball
@ESPNU
We are proud of Salesianum alum Brian O'Neill for his dedication and hard work to succeed in the NFL. Congratulations on signing a multi-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. Go, Sals! Go, Vikings! Read more: .
#delhs
GREAT news! Abessinio Stadium's building permit was received today! It's an important milestone in the great progress already underway. What does it mean? -We'll be pouring concrete soon! Big thanks to
@cityofwilmde
Whiting-Turner & ABHA Architects for getting us to this point.
"Tuck that shirt in and listen!" The legendary former Dean of Students & coach, Mike Gallagher `69, sings our alma mater. 'Tis our banner gold and white!"
#BeTheBeacon
#TenuiNecDimittam
116 years in the making, 235 brothers strong. Congratulations to the latest generation of Salesian Gentlemen,
#SALS2022
. Tenui Nec Dimittam.
@FrBeretta
Making history! M. Keehan `19 & S. Banko '19 finish 5th & 7th at Nike XC Regionals in Cary, NC and are the most decorated runners in SALS history. These Salesians head "cross country" to Oregon Saturday for Nationals: …
@Sals_StuCo
@SALSathletics
The Class of 2019.prays The Direction of Intention at 8th & West, the site of the original school. The cross being carried is one of the very few items remaining from the original Salesianum School. We are the living stones!
@SALS_CFJ
@Sals_StuCo
Salesianum's Cross Country, Soccer, and Football programs all clinched state championships this fall, achieving the “Triple Crown'' for the fourth time in school history and the first time since 2013. Beyond the banners, we celebrate the journey these students began in the heat
A promise kept! The Class of 2020 was both welcomed back and sent forth in true Salesianum tradition, bringing a year full of challenges, hurt, hopes, growth and love full circle. V+J
@FrBeretta
#TenuiNecDimittam
Our hearts & our prayers are with the family & friends of Mark Dombrowski during this time of sadness, pain & unimaginable grief. From the entire Salesianum family, we wish you strength & peace "During the night we must wait for the light"-S.F.D.S.
@saintjosephs
@ArchmereAcademy
Danny Feltwell, Troy Reeder’s friend, a 13-year-old, two-time cancer survivor was also our guest and spoke to our students about all that he has overcome. Fr. Beretta & our student council surprised Danny by accepting him as the first member of our Class of 2027! 📸Bud Keegan
It’s a beautiful evening for Baccalaureate Mass! God bless The Class of 2021 as they begin their new journey - may they always call The House of Sales home. Tenui Nec Dimittam
There’s lots of impressive hardware in the proverbial alumni trophy case: Nobel, Pulitzer, and even an NCAA Final Four MVP. Tonight, the Salesian family pulls for Will Fetters ‘99 in his bid to earn an Oscar nod for Best Adapted Screenplay for
@starisbornmovie
Congrats Will!
Head football coach, William DiNardo, announced today that he is stepping away from coaching Salesianum's football program. Coach DiNardo departs as one of the longest-tenured coaches in school history & has more wins than any other coach. Read more: .
If it were Christmas, we’d need a bigger tree. Great seeing everyone last night at a different holiday of sorts: Senior Homecoming. Get those red boutonnières out of your commencement kit and ready for tonight.
#SALS2020
History in the making! Abessinio Stadium’s symbolic topping-off beam placement. The beam bears hundreds of student, alumni & dignitaries’ signatures - each representing generations of
#LivingStones
from the Salesianum community.
Great stat line last night from a great Salesian
@troyreeder9
Class of 2014. Congratulations on your impressive NFL start!
@RamsNFL
"Be who you are and be that well." -SFDS
We couldn't be more excited! The gold admissions tubes have been sent and are arriving with acceptance letters! Congratulations to the young men invited to join the Class of 2024. Your brothers, and the entire Salesianum family, welcome you with open arms.
#Sals2024
The Class of 2021 celebrates Ring Day Retreat & Mass! Congratulations gentlemen on celebrating this joyous milestone shared by generations of Salesians. Go forth & be steadfast in pursuit of your calling to
#BeTheLight
@FrBeretta
@SALS_CFJ
Nothing beats Salesian spirit & optimism at 6AM! Breakfast is on, cornhole is out, and our students are READY to cheer on their brothers.
#FootballFrenzy
@CBSPhilly
@Sals_StuCo
There were seven days in creation, there are seven wonders in the world, we've got seven seas, and as of this afternoon, SEVEN games on Salesianum's football schedule. Thanks to
@HodgsonVoTech
&
@STGAthletics
for stepping up! Full schedule on
"I saw the kind of men (Salesianum) students become and I wanted to be part of that." -Mrs. Katie Godfrey. She's respected, admired & now honored to be nominated by her students for
@TheDialogWilm
teacher feature series:
@SALS_Academics
V+J
#WeAreCalled
Live feed to Salesianum's beautiful, tradition-filled graduation ceremony that is like no other 7:30 PM TONIGHT: … …Join in as we celebrate the Class of 2018! Salesianum School. Where Modern Men Begin.
Today we recognized our winter sports teams for their 5 championships—a historical amount of wins for the state & Salesianum! Congratulations! Read more: . 📸
@dybfilms
#diaa
#delhs
#salesianumathletics
Congratulations to Andrew Watkins`19 and Head Coach, William DiNardo, on being named Fox Sports-1290 AM's 2018 Football Player and Coach of the Year!
@SALSathletics
@FoxSports1290
@Sals_StuCo
Reaching for OLYMPIC rings! Tommy Janton '22 qualifies for the Olympic Trials in the 100 & 200 backstroke events! Tommy is a member of Salesianum's & Western YMCA Wahoos' swim teams. Tommy placed
#2
-200 &
#3
-100 backstroke events,
#11
-100 fly at US Open Champs. Congratulations!
It's been one incredible week! In addition to the great news of the historic $16M Abessinio gift,
@Harvard
film crew was on campus for a study they are conducting on best practices in schools, president Brendan Kennealey & Salesianum. W-O-W!
#Veritas
@SALS_Academics
@Sals_StuCo
The beautiful, timeless traditions of the Salesian Brotherhood transcend generations. Watch THE moment we all love - Cal Walsh ‘21 accepts & presents the cherished Salesianum diploma to his brothers. Tenui Nec Dimittam.
#OnlyAtSalesianum
#BeTheLight
@FrBeretta
Be who you are and be that well! Congratulations to Michael Keehan `19 on being named the Delaware Indoor Track Athlete of the Year!
@DIAA_Delaware
@SALSathletics
Salesianum will now begin the work of lining up resources to make the needed investment of nearly $20 million so that the stadium may be enjoyed and utilized by all. Stay tuned...
Our Varsity Wrestling Team won the DIAA Dual Team D1 Wrestling State Championships tonight—our first since 1984! Congratulations to Coach Cam Davis and the entire team. We are incredibly proud of you!
#diaa
#delhs
#salesianumathletics
#rollsals