Islander Days: Memories of a River Rat
By Ben Wilkie
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ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is the story of author Ben Wilkies unique days at a Minneapolis high school, De La Salle. From the scary first days as a freshman, to surprisingly winning a spot at Homecoming royalty, to becoming popular beyond his wildest dreams, all the sporting triumphs and disappointments, a trip to a televised state tournament, all the different schoolmates and teachers, his departure and transfer to a new school, and an unexpected comeback at De in the 2000s. Youll also read about Bens early life growing up in south Minneapolis and Northfield, his decision to attend De La Salle, his life after high school as an adult, and a tribute to two very special classmates, a married couple who are living life to the fullest each day despite dealing with ALS.
ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is a must read for anybody who is associated with De La Salle, past or present, from an author who was there in the early 1980s. Go back in time and relive the good old days of high school and how it compares to today.
Ben Wilkie
Ben Wilkie was born in Minneapolis, MN and except for a three-year stint in Northfield, MN has lived in the city all his life. He is the oldest of a family of five children and traveled around a lot in the school circuit; seven different schools in 13 years of learning, including post-secondary education. He attended De La Salle High School from 1980-83 and Minneapolis South High School from 1983-84, where he graduated. But his heart and memories have always been with De, even after leaving and then coming back in 2004. Ben is devoted to his church, St. Albert the Great, where he’s been worshipping for 35 years and part of his inspiration to attend De was at St. Albert’s. He’s also a big sports fan with the Minnesota Twins his favorite team. Ben is single and resides in south Minneapolis.
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