The Salvatorian House System is rooted in the charism of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, DSHA's sponsoring order. This system is a way to organize student life and create a sense of belonging for all Dashers.
Each student is placed in one of five houses where she will spend four years in an environment that is rooted in sisterhood, school spirit, and FUN! Each house contains freshmen through seniors who come together to organize and engage in school events and activities – including some friendly competition along the way.
Houses are assigned a DSHA Quality of a Graduate, patron saint, schoolwide events to organize, and more.
About Caritas
Translation: Charity, love DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Woman of Faith SDS Delegated Responsibility: Serve in solidarity with the poor Patron Saint: St. Katharine Drexel Feast Day: March 3 Patron Saint Quote: "Let us open wide our hearts." Major Events: Gr8 Lengths, Student Auction House Dean: Theology Department Chair Lisa Metz
About Lumen
Translation: Guiding light DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Leader SDS Delegated Responsibility: Improve the quality of life Patron Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day: January 4 Patron Saint Quote: "Be the light you want to see in the world." Major Events: Dash-A-Thon, Powderpuff House Dean: St. Angela Mericia Program Academic Interventionist Katie Klinger Lezczynski, DSHA '10
About Dignitas
Translation: Dignity, self-worth DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Self-advocate SDS Delegated Responsibility: Collaborate Patron Saint: St. Josephine Bakhita Feast Day: February 8 Patron Saint Quote: "What a grace it is to know God!" Major Events: Middle School Leadership Conference, Talent Show House Dean: Social Studies Faculty Dan Demeter
About Sono
Translation: Sound, to be heard DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Communicator SDS Delegated Responsibility: Practice responsible stewardship Patron Saint: St. Theresa of Ávila Feast Day: October 15 Patron Saint Quote: "Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be." Major Events: Dances House Dean: Mathematics Department Chair Dawn Gardner
About Illustratae
Translation: Enlightened DSHA Quality of a Graduate: Critical Thinker SDS Delegated Responsibility: Promote Justice Patron Saint: St. Hildegard of Bingen Feast Day: September 17 Patron Saint Quote: "You are encircled by the arms of the mystery of God." Major Events: Blood Drive, Airband House Dean: Social Studies Faculty Tom Montgomery