June 2017 - La Salle Academy

Rain Can’t Stop A Lasallian

June 26, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

Saturday, June 24, 2017 – La Salle Academy’s full-time Lasallian Volunteer, Mr. Matt Billings, did not let the rain stop him on Saturday, placing 9th overall and 1st in his age group in the NYC Pride Run. It was pouring rain in Central Park, but there were plenty of runners like Mr. Billings who were there to support Pride. Mr. Billings was even interviewed on NY1!

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2017/06/24/pride-run-2017-central-park.html

This year was Mr. Billings’ second and last year as a Lasallian Volunteer. He has set an example of excellence and perseverance for our students both years, something we all strive for at La Salle.

Students Attend Seminar at La Salle University

June 15, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

Saturday, June 10, 2017 – Eight rising juniors and seniors were invited to La Salle University’s Inaugural Summer Seminars. Some students participated in the Entrepreneurial Path to Success and others participated in The Power of Media. Students in the Entrepreneurial seminar ended the day-long session by presenting an innovative product or service to solve an educational issue. The students in The Power of Media ended with a public service announcement against cyber bullying. Both groups were taught by La Salle University professors. La Salle Academy was one of four participating Christian Brothers high schools.

This program is just a piece of La Salle Academy’s robust and growing partnership with La Salle University. We continue to find unique ways to cross our paths in ways that enhance both schools. We are grateful to be part of the Lasallian network.

Congratulations to all who participated in this program!

Catholic New York Features La Salle Academy

June 14, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

June 8, 2017 – La Salle Academy was featured in Catholic NY’s graduation pull-out. Click here to view Catholic Schools: Graduates of 2017.

La Salle Welcomes the Class of 2021

June 9, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

La Salle welcomed 95 of the 106 students in the class of 2021 to La Salle Academy last night at the Freshmen Welcome Dinner. The incoming freshmen attended the dinner last night in the 6^th Street gymnasium along with their families. Many incoming freshmen brought their younger siblings, future La Salle students.

After receiving their class schedules and other essential information, the rising freshmen and their families enjoyed a delicious meal together while learning about what to expect as a high school student at La Salle. They also learned about all the opportunities they will have, starting with our multiple summer programs for incoming freshmen. Excitement was definitely in the air as they learned about the road ahead.

106 freshmen will be attending La Salle in the fall, another record-breaking incoming class in the last few decades. For more photos from last night’s Freshmen Welcome Dinner, click here.

If you have any questions regarding admissions, please contact Anthony Chin at 212-475-8940 ext. 240.

In Memoriam: Louis Corso ’60

June 9, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Louis Corso from La Salle Academy’s class of 1960. Mr. Corso was an active member of the La Salle community for decades. Under the leadership of La Salle Board Trustee, Brother Carl Malacalza, FSC, Mr. Corso and his wife, Luba, helped launch La Salle’s first Spring Gala in 1991. Mr. Corso hosted this event for many years at his restaurant SPQR in Little Italy, helping to raise scholarship funds for La Salle’s young men.

“Louis Corso was a benefactor of La Salle Academy. Because of both Louis and Luba, I was able to get our development efforts started at LSA. Their example encouraged others to be as generous. They not only sponsored many students, but opened up their 600-seat restaurant for many fundraising occasions, covering all the costs. When they sold the restaurant, they opened up their home for similar events,” said Brother Carl, who was named La Salle Academy’s first President in 1993 after serving two years as Principal.

“Both Louis and Luba truly demonstrated the spirit of De La Salle in their commitment to our work and through their actions,” said Brother Carl.

Like a true Brothers’ Boy, Mr. Corso stayed faithful to his alma mater until his passing. He will always be remembered for his generous spirit and kind heart. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Friday, June 9th: Wake will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at The Coster Heppner Funeral Home, 32470 Main Rd., Cutchogue, NY 11935, 631-734-7720.

Saturday, June 10th: Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Ostrabrama; 3300 Depot Ln., Cutchogue, NY.

Please don’t hesitate to contact President Dr. Catherine Guerriero with any questions at 212-475-8940, ext. 238.

2017 Finals and Regents Exam Schedule

June 8, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

Finals and Regents exams will take place from Tuesday, June 13th to Tuesday, June 20th.

Click here for full 2017 exam schedule.

Class of 2017 Graduates with Stellar Numbers

June 7, 2017/by Michael Spitzer-Rubenstein

June 6, 2017 – La Salle Academy’s Class of 2017 exceeded expectations this year by achieving a nearly 100% graduation rate, 100% college acceptance rate, and to top it all off, the 74 students who make up La Salle’s senior class received approximately $15.2 million in scholarships and grants, which is over quadruple the amount of scholarship monies that were received in 2016.

Scholarship, Grant Monies More Than Quadruple to $15.2M from 2016

This fantastic feat comes on the heels of La Salle’s second waitlisted class in a row, the varsity basketball team’s first-ever New York State Federation B Division Championship title, and most recently, a CHSAA A Division City Championship title for the varsity baseball team. These extraordinary accomplishments are among many other outstanding triumphs happening at the East Village high school this year.

La Salle’s seniors graduated and celebrated their magnificent achievements on Thursday, June 1^st at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “Today, as you cross the proverbial threshold of high school graduation, yet again, St. John Baptist de La Salle, too, is victorious, as he manages again to ‘win’ the minds and hearts of young men for Christ and has helped them win the battle for excellence and success in life,” said Dr. Catherine Guerriero, President of La Salle Academy, as she addressed the graduates and their families.

This year celebrates 169 years of Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition in New York City.

Congratulations Class of 2017!

June 7, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

The La Salle Academy family welcomes 74 new alumni into the fold. La Salle congratulates the Class of 2017 on their many achievements including a nearly 100% graduation rate, a 100% college acceptance rate, and over $15 million in scholarship awards, more than quadruple the scholarships earned last year. What an astounding testament to their ability and work ethic!

Special recognition goes to the Class of 2017 valedictorian, Wilson Alexei, and salutatorian, Joshua Mediavilla.

Congratulations on your academic accomplishments!

The Class of 2017 graduated on Thursday, June 1^st at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The young men graduated in tuxedos, a more formal tradition brought back from decades ago.

As our most recent graduates will come to know, alumni are always part of our La Salle community. At graduation, we bestowed commemorative diplomas to the members of the Classes of ’67 and ’92 in attendance to celebrate graduation anniversaries.

Check out our events page for upcoming alumni events!

CARDINALS DOMINATE FROM START TO FINISH TO CAPTURE CITY CHAMPIONSHIP

June 5, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

Friday, June 2, 2017 – For the first time in over 10 years, the La Salle Academy Cardinals Varsity baseball team are Champions of the CHSAA (Catholic High School Athletic Association) Varsity “A” Division. The Cardinals offense, with the aid of a couple errors, once again erupted taking a 5-1 lead after 2 innings, enroute to a 9-3 victory over the Nazareth Kingsmen to claim the title at St. John’s University.

Senior pitcher, Angel Fernandez-Diaz, pitched a complete game for the victory. For the day, Angel, gave up 7 hits, striking out three and walking four, working out of jams in the third and fifth innings. Angel also helped himself at the plate with an RBI single in three plate appearances.

Adrian Santos, had a monster game going 3 for 3 with a double, BB and RBI, to help lead the offense. For the second time in as many games, the Cardinals jumped out on top and continued to pile on runs while Angel shut down Nazareth. Playing with the lead, the outcome was never in doubt but an RBI triple by Franklin Padilla in the top of the seventh sealed the deal for the 2017 CHSAA Varsity “A” City Champions.

Congratulations to all of the players, coaches and parents for an outstanding season!

La Salle Baseball Forces Deciding Game for City Championship

June 1, 2017/by Caitlin Kerwin

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 – With their backs against the wall, the La Salle Cardinals baseball team came out with their claws sharp to force a deciding game by way of an 8-3 victory over Nazareth at Fordham University. With the win, La Salle will get a shot to win our first Varsity Championship in over a decade.

Senior pitcher Danny Maria, making his last start for La Salle, was magnificent, throwing 6 2/3 innings giving up three earned runs with seven strikeouts and only one walk. Cesar Santana picked up the final out on a strikeout as Nazareth tried to mount a two-out rally.

Senior Billy Gonzalez also had a big day going 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBIs. Jimmy Muniz also contributed two hits and a run scored. For the second time in as many days, the La Salle offense struck first as speedy Gilbert Santos, Jr. was able to squeeze past Nazareth’s pitcher, who was covering home on a wild pitch. In the second the Cardinals batted around and put up 5 runs, to give them the comfort of the lead which they never gave back.

The Cardinals will face the Nazareth Kingsmen, one more time, for the CHSAA Varsity “A” Division Championship. The game will take place on Friday, June 2^nd at St. John’s University in Queens at 4:00pm.