Established in 1999 by siblings George Scharpf ’58 and Marguerite DiSepio in memory of their brother, Ernest Scharpf ’59. Later renamed in memory of Ernest and George, after George’s passing in 2019.
This scholarship was launched in 2015 in memory of Edward F. Kelly Õ58 by his brother William Kelly ’59 and daughter Megyn Kelly, former anchor of Fox News Channel’s the Kelly Files.
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.
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