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Spirituality and Leadership

Student Leadership

Where young men take the lead

Assemblies. Flex periods. Service projects. At Salesianum, young men don’t just participate. They take full ownership. 

With the freedom to steer everything from their schedules to the school’s largest fundraiser — with just enough oversight from our faculty — young men gain valuable experience planning, collaborating, and resolving conflicts on their own. The result: students who graduate as self-responsible, motivated Salesian Gentlemen. 

Learning to lead at every turn

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  • Student Council

    As a diverse cross-section of Salesianum’s energetic student body, the council takes the lead on school events, projects, and collaborations — making it fun for everyone involved.
  • PREP

    Every morning at Salesianum begins with either PREP, a school-wide, student-council-led assembly that unites the brotherhood, or Chapter, smaller, close-knit meetings led by students.
  • House System

    Each of Salesianum’s eight houses includes multiple leadership positions, plus opportunities for upperclassmen to guide underclassmen through the school’s traditions.
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  • Flex

    Recognizing the Salesian value Liberty of Spirit, as well as the freedom students will have in college, our daily flex period empowers young men to be responsible with their own time.
  • Salsthon

    In this annual partnership with Padua and Ursuline Academies, students take the lead in raising funds for a specific charity — a total of $2 million in the past decade!
  • Clubs and Activities

    With over 60 student-run groups and a 90% student participation rate, young men find a place to grow their strengths — and steer them where they want to go.

Contact Our Spirituality and Leadership Team

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  • Photo of David  Freebery

    David  Freebery '10 

    Director of Ministry
  • Photo of Stephen Adams

    Stephen Adams '02 

    Director of Salesian Formation & Theology Teacher
  • Patrick Kifolo OSFS  

    Campus Minister
  • Photo of Brian Zumbrum

    Brian Zumbrum OSFS 

    Director of Activities & Assistant Principal

Learn more about spirituality and leadership at Salesianum

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Salesianum School educates and develops the whole person based on the teaching of Saint Francis de Sales, whose spirituality can be summarized in “Live Jesus.” As an independent Catholic secondary school founded by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in 1903, Salesianum challenges young men through dynamic college preparatory and extracurricular programs to live as Salesian Gentlemen devoted to faith, community, and service.