ANIMO (LaSallian Spirit)
The La Sallian "spirit to fight" is known as Animo. This originates from 325 years of "Faith and Zeal" of the La Sallian Christian Brothers. The La Sallian spirit of "Faith" is symbolized by the radiant Signum Fidei Star from Bethlehem (the rays of the star has been replaced with the gloria et honos laurel).The La Sallian spirit of "Zeal" on the other hand, is symbolized by 3 chevrons (like the citroen logo) from the 1000 year old royal coat of arms of the De La Salle family. Animo also connotes a One La Salle with the elements of team work, courage and purpose to make a difference through helping others, inspiration from the accomplishments of the institution, purpose, and vitality.
The school colors are Green and White. Green was a tribute to the first batch of De La Salle Christian Brothers from Ireland and White representing the Philippines as the "Pearl of the Orient Seas". The Green Archer is the official athletic name of the school inspired by St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, patron saint of teachers. This was accordingly adopted owing to the precision shooting of the players of the school's first NCAA basketball champion team of 1939. The official mascots have been "Gordo", the fat archer, "Flaco", the thin archer, and "Sally", the lady archer. La Salle has had its school band play and entertain during various periods of its athletic history. Its popular fight songs and cheers have included "Go La Salle", "Oh When La Salle Goes Marching In", "Victory Song", "Rektikano", "Zama Zipa Zam", "La Salle Spelling", "Derecho La Salle", and "Animo La Salle".
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