Photo Mar 19 2024 12 53 22 AM 002

Quintus Five still shaping Salesianum – and Wilmington -75 years after quiet act of courage

Staff WriterHeadlines, Education, High Schools

As Delaware’s first integrated high school marks the legacy of the “First Five,” Salesianum leans on its civil rights roots to form “Salesian Gentlemen” grounded in faith, service and justice. WILMINGTON, Del. — Seventy-five years ago, five teenage boys walked quietly into Salesianum School and changed Delaware history. On Nov. 14, 1950, Thomas Connell, Alfred Connell, James Owens, Fred Smith …

St. Mark's Spartans boy's soccer team taking a picture with the division two state championship banner. Photo Credit: Ryan Colasanti

Salesianum and St. Mark’s win 2025 DIAA Boys Soccer State Championships

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

Salesianum defeated Caesar Rodney, 3-0, winning the division one state championship title. The St. Mark’s Spartans defeated Sussex Academy, 1-0, to win the division two state championship. Both games were played on Saturday, November 15, at Dover High School.    Spartans defeated Sussex Academy, 1-0, for D2 State Championship Title DOVER — Scott McDermott stood with the ball at his …

Salesianum vs Appoquinimink Football Game. Photo Credit: Ryan Colasanti

Salesianum Stays Undefeated in District Play with Win Over Appoquinimink

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

Salesianum scored in all three phases of the game to defeat the Jaguars, Friday night.   MIDDLETOWN — Salesianum defeated the Appoquinimink Jaguars, 49-0, Friday night earning its fourth win in a row and second straight shutout. Sallies scored all but seven of their points in the first half. Appoquinimink started its first possession of the game with a trip …

AI Generated image for Salesianum vs Appoquinimack Football Game

Delaware Live Football Game of the Week: Salesianum travels to Appoquinimink for 3A District 1 Contest

Ryan ColasantiSports, Headlines

Salesianum and Appoquinimink enter the game atop the district one standings with a win apiece against district foes.   Salesianum will travel to Middletown, Delaware, for its second district game of the season against the Appoquinimink Jaguars on Friday. Sallies enters the game with a three game winning streak that began with their win over Sussex Central at the end …

Delaware's Mock Trial Competition runs from Feb. 28 to March 1. (Photo by BillionPhotos.com/Adobe Stock)

34th annual Mock Trial Competition kicks off Friday

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

WILMINGTON – The state’s youngest Atticus Finches and Elle Woodses are gearing up for a yearly favorite of the law community. The 34th annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition is set to take place this weekend at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Students from 18 schools across the state will gather on Friday, Feb. 28, and …

Salesianum, Padua, and Ursuline students choose Read Aloud Delaware as SALSTHON beneficiary

Staff WriterNews Briefs, Delaware Nonprofits, Education

SALSTHON, the annual student-led fundraising initiative organized by Salesianum, Padua, and Ursuline high schools, has selected Read Aloud Delaware as its 2025 beneficiary. Over the past 10 years, SALSTHON has raised more than $1.8 million for local non-profit organizations.   SALSTHON, which stands for Students About Life Saving, brings together students from these three schools to support a worthy cause each …

nicholas papiro DMA

DMA, Smyrna, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Salesianum pick up January 15 wrestling wins

Benny MitchellSports, Headlines

Five matches on Wednesday, January 15. None of them were particularly close. Delaware Military 45 – Cape Henlopen 25 Delaware Military Academy picked up a non-conference road win, taking nine bouts en route to a 45-25 victory. William Martin (157), Cael DeNigris (285), Griffin Glenn (106), Piero Papili (138), and Jackson Grandel (144) all recorded pins for the Seahawks. Justin …