During the sophomore tie-night we are to bring a tie, and then receive that year’s class tie which is unique to each year. During the night, the sophomores are taught the core principles of what it means to be a Lasallian student and person.

Mr. Ken Goedeke, Calvert Hall’s honored Lasallian Educator, shared his insight on the Sophomore Tie-In Night and its beginning. Mr. Goedeke says, “I had heard from other participants attending the John Johnston Institute for Contemporary Lasallian Practice that some Lasallian schools give their students a class tie. The idea of a class tie and the play on words of tying into the Lasallian mission began to take shape. Mr. Parisi and I decided that it would be the opportune time to launch a sophomore tradition event. After many meetings with Mr. Parisi, the event began to take shape and the first Sophomore Tie-In Night was launched four years ago when I was serving as Sophomore Class Moderator.”

The Lasallian principles consist of five main points: faith in the presence of God, quality education, respect for all persons, inclusive community, and concern for the poor and social justice. During the ceremony the sophomores receive their class ties to symbolize their unification of the sophomore class. They are then to tie their old ties on a rope in representation of them tying into the brotherhood and Lasallian tradition at Calvert Hall.

After asking sophomores what the class of 2021 means to them, they responded commonly that it was a binding of eternal brotherhood. Sophomore Class President Josh Fisher ’21 said, “I am looking forward to what the rest of this year and the following two years will bring for us as one united class.” Peer Minister Vincent Strappelli ‘21 commented, “The tie-in night was a great way to remind me of the journey I will make at CHC with my fellow classmates and the life-long relationships I will make here.” Athlete Josh Bovee ’21 added, “It is bringing us together and strengthening the brotherhood.”

Another big part of the night is the singing of "Honneur A Toi," a French song in beatification of John Baptist de La Salle sung by the students, the Hallmen, and Christian Brothers to conclude the ceremony. The night is full of fun and new experiences, building our relationships and creating new memories at Calvert Hall.