DeSales High School 2007 - 2008 Annual Report

From the Principal
I embark on my first year as Vice President of Academics/Principal of St. Francis DeSales High
School mindful of the pillars of “Faith, Brotherhood, and Tradition” that have been hallmarks
of a DeSales education for more than half a century. These three pillars are foundational to
the Catholic secondary school experience—an experience that I have shared in both as a
student and educator.
As a native of Bardstown, Kentucky, I spent my formative years as a parish member of
the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral and student at St. Joseph Elementary School. I
graduated from Bethlehem High School and later earned my bachelor’s degree at Western
Kentucky University. Upon entering into the field of education, I completed a Master of Arts
in Teaching degree and am currently working toward the completion of a doctoral degree in
Leadership Education, both at Spalding University. I have indeed been blessed to have been
formed spiritually, academically, and socially in the traditions of the Catholic faith and owe
much to that formation.
I consider my call to Catholic education a vocation that is ceaselessly rewarding. I am
entering into my position at DeSales after serving for the past six years at Bethlehem High School
where I began my career as a Social Studies Teacher and Campus Minister. I entered into
administration as Assistant Principal during the 2007-2008 school year and later served as Interim
Principal. Throughout my experience, I have learned that the essential attributes of an effective
educational leader are found in one’s commitment to the values of Faith, Excellence, Integrity, and
Fairness. The mission of DeSales High School reflects these values. I pledge to consistently and
diligently adhere to that mission and, through my efforts, to do honor to the proud tradition of this
outstanding institution.
DeSales High School exists now, as it has for over fifty years, to serve the Church by serving the
needs of young men in the Greater Louisville area. DeSales strives to prepare them spiritually,
academically, athletically, and socially to be competent and ethical members of our society and
faithful builders of God’s Kingdom. I am proud and honored to have the opportunity to serve the
mission of St. Francis DeSales High School, a mission designed to provide a Catholic secondary
education and experience that is second to none!
Your servant in Christ,
Christopher J. Walsh
Principal
Christopher J. Walsh
Principal
DeSales High School
“I have indeed been blessed to have been formed
spiritually, academically, and socially in the traditions of
the Catholic faith and owe much to that formation.”
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