La Salle Students Enjoy a Special Christmas Assembly

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Thursday, December 21, 2017 – On the last day before a much-anticipated Christmas break, La Salle students celebrated Mass together and enjoyed an assembly with entertainment by visitors as well as a few of their classmates. If the La Salle community was not in the Christmas spirit before, they are now.

Opening the assembly were the Backtrack Vocals, a New-York-City-based Acapella group who began their fame on YouTube. They captivated the student body with Christmas songs such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”

Click here for a clip of one of their performances:  https://www.facebook.com/LaSalleAcademy.NYC/videos/1837816412903296/

Next up was a returning visitor to La Salle Academy, Camrus Johnson. Camrus is a jack-of-all-trades. An actor, singer, and writer based in New York City, Camrus brought his original style to the students of La Salle on Thursday morning. He started off with his interpretation of “T’was the Night Before Christmas.”

Before Camrus returned to the stage, four La Salle Academy students performed original poems about the Christmas season. Each spoke about different perspectives during the holiday season.

Returning to the stage after insightful performances by La Salle students, Camrus Johnson performed his rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” engaging the students with a sing-along and adding the word, “Swag” after the line, “Five Golden Rings.”

The final performance came from the La Salle Academy Band and Chorus. La Salle would like to thank all the performers who made the last morning before Christmas vacation an especially spirited day.

Bowling Strikes Victory at B/Q Championship!

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017 – La Salle’s JV and varsity bowling teams played for the Brooklyn-Queens Championship and both emerged victorious!

The JV team, playing against Cathedral Prep, was led by Justin Williams with a high game of 266 followed by a 246 High game and his first 600 series while Jimmy Falcon had a 191 game. This win was a huge upset as JV defeated Cathedral Prep team who did not lose a single game or point all season. The JV now has a record of 12 – 2.

The Varsity team, playing against Archbishop Molloy, was led by Chandler Hayer with a 249 game and 663 series followed by a 247 Game and a 689 series. Michael Anorve added a 208 game and Joseph Palaguachi a 186 game. The Varsity finished their season undefeated. Chandler Hayer led the entire Varsity A division with a 210 average.

Next up for both teams is the CHSAA City Playoffs and City Championship on January 4th & 5th at Astoria Lanes. Games begin at 4pm.

JV & Varsity Bowling Roll Into B/Q Championship Games

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On Tuesday, December 12th La Salle Academy’s JV and varsity bowling teams competed in the Brooklyn-Queens Playoffs.

The JV defeated Archbishop Molloy High School and Justin Williams led all scores for the JV with a 212 Game and a 526 series. Jimmy Falcon had a 211 game and Isaiah Perez 179 game and a 505 series. With this victory, the JV moved its season record to 10-2 will play Cathedral Prep for the Brooklyn-Queens Championship.

Varsity played Holy Cross High School and also emerged victorious. Chandler Hayer led all scores for the Varsity with a 254 game and a 680 three-game series he was followed by Joseph Palaguachi who had a 213 and a 609 3 game series. With this victory, the Varsity moved their season record to 12 – 0 and will face Archbishop Molloy for the Brooklyn-Queens Championship.

Both Championship Games will be played on December 19, 2017.

La Salle takes 2 of 3 at Salesian

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Saturday, December 9, 2017 – Over the weekend, all three basketball teams traveled to Salesian for their first league games of the season.
The Freshmen fell 69-58 and were led by Alijah England’s 17 points. 

JV would earn a close 52-50 victory as they took control of the game late and held on behind Theo Noble’s 17 points and Amadou Kouyate’s 10 points. 
Both Freshman & JV return to action this Saturday at Xavier HS.

Varsity (3-0) would sprint to a 70-53 victory after trailing by 1 point at halftime. Korey Williams led the way with 34 points while Josiah Chandler added 11 points with 8 assists and Joshua Nolberto added 9 points. Varsity returns to action on Friday evening (December 15, 2017) at Gauchos Gym when they take on South Bronx Prep.

Bowling Finishes the Regular Season with a Pair of Victories

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On Tuesday, December 5th both JV and varsity bowling teams played their final game of the regular season against Archbishop Molloy High School and both teams emerged victorious.

JV was led with a 191 game, followed by Justin Williams who had a 189 game and a 528 3 game series.

The JV finished the regular season 9 – 2, clinching second place and second seed in the Brooklyn-Queens Playoffs.

Varsity was led with a 245 high game, followed by Chandler Hayer who had a 217 Game and a 606 3 game series.

The Varsity finished the regular season undefeated with an 11 – 0 record and clinched the #1 seed in the playoffs.

Congratulations to both teams on great regular season. Playoffs start Tuesday, December 12th.

Cardinals Capture Br. Arnold Championship

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Sunday, December 3, 2017 – Playing in the Championship of the Br. Arnold Tournament hosted by Msgr. McClancy, the Cardinals would emerge victorious.

In a rematch of last year’s Br. Arnold Championship, the Cardinals used a huge 2nd quarter run to build a 22 point halftime lead and never looked back, en route to the 81-45 victory in last night’s Championship game.

Led by Tournament MVP Korey Williams’ 31 points, the Cardinals would use defensive intensity to build and maintain the lead. Josiah Chandler would have 17 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds, falling one rebound short of a triple-double while Jimmy Romero added 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Josiah Chandler and Tyler Cambrelen were both named to the All-Tournament Team.

The Varsity team returns to action on Saturday, December 9th when they travel to Salesian High School.

Varsity Basketball Sprints to Season Opening Victory

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Saturday, December 2, 2017 – Playing in their opening game of the season, Varsity basketball defeated Kellenberg Catholic 70-39 behind a career high 42 points from senior Korey Williams. Josiah Chandler added 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. The Cardinals return to the court today at 6pm today in the championship game of the Br. Arnold Tournament at Msgr. McClancy.

 

All Hallows Spoils Home Openers for Freshman & JV Basketball

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Friday, December 1, 2017 – Playing in their first home game of the young season on, the freshman Cardinals (1-3) would overcome early deficits to storm back into a highly competitive game against All Hallows before eventually suffering a 66-54 defeat. The Cardinals were led by Branden Pannell, who tallied 15 points while Alijah England added 12 points. The Freshman return to action on Wednesday at home vs. Msgr McClancy at 4:30pm.

Following the freshman game, La Salle JV Basketball (0-1) fell 48-33 to All Hallows in their season opener at home. Early on, the Cardinals couldn’t capitalize on open opportunities but were sure to remain focused on defense which led to a 20-10 deficit going into the half. Showing true grit, the Cardinals shortened the deficit for a score of 34-28 in the 4th but a barrage of turnovers and fouls led to a 14-5 run by All Hallows to close out the game.
The JV Cardinals were led by Amadou Kouyate with 13 points followed by Theo Noble with 11 points.

JV Basketball is back in action at home on Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm.

Bowling Rolls over Archbishop Molloy

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On Tuesday, November 28th both JV and varsity bowling teams played Archbishop Molloy High School and they both were victorious.

The JV increased their season record to 8 – 2 .

Jimmy Falcon led all scores with a 211 high game and a 527 3 game series and he was followed by Justin Williams who had a 186 high game.

The Varsity moved into first place with one week to go in the regular season.

Varsity was led with a 3 game series of 699 and a high game of 243 . Chandler Hayer followed with a high game of 245 and 633 3 game series.

Next was Joseph Palaguachi who had a 214 game 619 3 game series. This was Palaguachi’s first 600 series.

Our next game is a re-match with Archbishop Molloy High School on Tuesday, December 5th. All are invited to come out and cheer our teams to victory!

A Win and a Loss for Freshmen Basketball

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Friday, November 24, 2017 – The La Salle Cardinals Freshman start their season off with a 66-44 win over New Dorp in Staten Island.

Playing in their first game at the CYO/Catholic Charities “SI vs NY” Challenge, the young Cardinals used a balanced attack to propel them to the convincing victory with four players double figures. Alijah England led the way with 21 points while Danny Chan added 14 points. Branden Pannell contributed 12 points and Krist Garcia chipped in 10 points.

  

Saturday, November 25, 2017 – The La Salle Freshman (1-1) fell 75-61 to Msgr. Farrell in their second game in as many days on Staten Island at the CYO/Catholic Charities “SI Vs NY” Challenge. The Young Cardinals overcame a slow start to take a 1 point lead at half.

The second half began with Farrell going on a huge run that the Cardinals were unable to stop. The Cardinals were led by Alijah England with 22 points, Krist Garcia with 17 and Branden Pannell with 16 points.

The Freshman team returns to action on Friday, December 1st when they travel with JV to All Hallows for a doubleheader.

 

 

Bowling Continues to Roll to Wins

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On Tuesday, November 21st both JV and varsity bowling teams faced Xaverian High School and emerged victorious.

The JV moved their season record to 7 – 2 as the Varsity remains undefeated with a 9 – 0 season record.

The JV team was lead with a 201 high game and a 505 3 game series while Jimmy Falcon scored 180 and Isaiah Perez 179.

Chandler Hayer led all scores for the Varsity with a high game of 243 and he was followed by Joseph Palaguachi who had a 212 game.

The bowling teams return to action facing Archbishop Molloy on Tuesday, November 28th.

 

Christian Brother Provincial Visits La Salle Academy

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Monday, November 20, 2017 – Brother Dennis Lee, the Provincial of the Brothers of the Christian School District of Eastern North America (DENA), was generous enough to spend the entire day at La Salle on Monday, November 20th.  Brother Dennis met with our senior leadership, addressed our student body in full assembly and stayed quite late for the Board of Trustees’ Meeting.

  

During the Assembly, a few La Salle Academy students presented on what they are thankful for this year. Following the student presentations, Brother Dennis educated our students about the Lasallian association. Our students were “all ears” as the Provincial spoke about the importance of coming together in unity with one another despite the differences we may have.

Brother Dennis’ show of faith in this school and it’s dynamic trajectory at the present was made quite clear by his decision to spend the day at La Salle a mere two months into his new leadership term, which is quite a statement indeed. La Salle is grateful for his leadership, and his love of our boys and our very own La Salle Academy mission.

 

Cross Country Track: Final Race Results

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The following are the results from the CHSAA Intersectional Varsity B Championships on November 11th:

Ibrahim Diop – 15:19 – 7th overall

Andy Fernandez – 15:52 PR – 13th overall

Michael Correa – 16:58 PR – 30th overall

Phillip Bart – 17:09 PR – 35th overall

Christopher Pena – 17:36 PR – 44th overall

Amador Mosso – 21:19 – 72nd overall

The team finished 5th overall.

  

La Salle Academy commends all of our runners for a wonderful season! They already began training for the Indoor Track Season which begins December 2nd.

Bowling Duplicates their Split vs. Cathedral Prep

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On Tuesday, November 14th, the bowling teams faced Cathedral Prep for the second time in a row and the results proved almost identical to last week.

The JV suffered their 2nd loss of the season, dropping their record to 6 – 2. Jimmy Falcon led all scores with a 182 high game and he was followed by his teammate who had a 170 game with a 508 3-game series.

The varsity went on to win their match and moved their season record to a perfect 8 – 0.

The leader of the varsity team scored a 256 high game and a 681 3-game series while Anthony Alvarez added a 248 game and Chandler Hayer a 224 game.

The Cardinals face Xaverian High School on Tuesday, November 21st at 4pm at Whitestone Lanes.

 

Bowling Earns a Split vs. Cathedral Prep

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – La Salle Academy’s bowling teams faced off against Cathedral Prep on Tuesday afternoon. The JV suffered their first loss of the season, dropping their record to 6 – 1.

Jimmy Falcon led all scores for the JV with a season-high 193 game and a 553 3 game series.

Varsity earned the victory and moved their season record to 7 – 0.

Chandler Hayer led all scores for the Varsity with 225 high game and a 653 3 game series.

Next game for both teams is Tuesday, November 14th when they face off against Cathedral Prep for the second time.

Updated College Rep List

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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

FALL 2017

(all visits take place in the 3rd floor Academic Support Center unless otherwise specified)

*Last Updated 11/8/17*

9/19 – Quinnipiac U at 12:30pm

Bryant U at 1:30pm

9/20 – Penn State at 10:30am

Catholic U at noon

LeMoyne College at 1:30pm

9/21 – St. John’s College (MD) at 10:30am

9/22 – Five Towns College at 10am

Manhattan College at 10:30am

CUNY at noon

9/25 – U of Bridgeport at 9:45am

LaSalle U at 11:30am

9/26 – College of New Rochelle at 9am

Villanova U at noon

9/27 – Fairfield U at 11:15am

9/28 – Wheaton College at 11am

Johnson & Wales U at 12:30pm

9/29 – St. Joseph’s College (Bklyn.) at 9am

John Jay College at 1:30pm

10/2 – Marist College at 9am

St. Bonaventure U at 11:15am

St. Joseph’s U  (Penn.) at 1:30pm

10/3 – Stonehill College at 9am

The College of St. Rose at 1pm

10/4 – St. Francis College  (Bklyn.) at 11:30am

10/5 – Gettysburg College at 8:15am

U Conn at noon

Auburn U at 12:45pm

10/6 – U of Buffalo at 10:30am

10/10 – Hofstra U at 8:30am

Marymount Manhattan College at 9am

Hartwick College at noon

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U at 12:45pm

Seton Hall U at 1:30pm

Baruch College (CUNY) at 1:30pm

10/12 – Babson College at noon

10/13 – SUNY at Albany at 10am

Adelphi U at noon

Ursinus College at 2pm

10/16 – Mount St. Mary’s College at 10am

Syracuse U at 1:30pm

10/17 – Iona College at 8:15am

Concordia College at 9am

Trinity College at 10:30am

St. John’s U at 1pm

10/18 – SUNY at Geneseo at 8:30am

College of St. Elizabeth at 9am

Cooper Union at 1pm

10/19 – SUNY at Oswego at 8:30am

LIU – Bklyn. at 10:30am

10/20 – Niagara U at 9am

10/24 – St. Thomas Aquinas College at 10:30am

Regis College at 11:15am

Mount St. Vincent College at noon

SUNY – Jefferson at 1:30pm

10/25 –Pace U at noon

St. Anselm College at 1pm

Dean College at 1:30pm

SUNY at New Paltz at 2pm

10/26 – Fairleigh Dickinson U at 10am

Berkeley College in the following classes:

Period A – room 410

Period B – room 406

Period C – room 510

Period D – room 303

Period F – room 304

Period G – room 504

Period H – room 302

10/27 – Molloy College at 9:45am

Barry U at 12:45pm

10/30 – Utica College at 8:45am

U of New Haven at 11:15am

11/2 – John & Wales Culinary School cooking demo during period C in room 510

Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology at 1:30pm

11/7 – U of Buffalo at noon

11/8 – Emmanuel College at 8:15am

California College of the Arts during period C in 510

U of Scranton at 11:45am

11/13- Montserrat College of Art at 8:30am

Academy of Art U – periods C, D, F in room 510

Morehouse College at 1pm

11/14- LIU Brooklyn from 10am to noon for on-site acceptance

11/15 – Wagner College at 12:30pm

11/17 – CUNY Macaulay Honors College – period F in room 405

11/20 – United States Naval Academy at 8:30am

Track Results

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The following are the results from the NY Sectional meet on Saturday, October 28th:

Freshman

Anonymous – 10:01 PR – top 50 overall and received a medal

Andrew Khan – 14:26 PR

Karl Sydneus – 19:10 PR

Varsity

Ibrahim Diop – 15:11 PR by 37 seconds

Michael Correa – 17:03 PR

Phillip Bart – 17:26

La Salle Soccer: Shut out & Knocked out of the Playoffs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Brooklyn, NY – The La Salle Cardinals took a tough loss as they were shut out and knocked out of the 2017 CHSAA Soccer playoffs by virtue of a tough 2-0 loss to the South division’s #1 seed, Cathedral Prep at Aviator Sports Complex.  La Salle’s ends with a final record of 6-8-1 on the year.

The Cardinals had trouble building an offense all game and unfortunately, the shots they got just missed the mark.

We would like to thank this year’s soccer seniors for the commitment and dedication to La Salle Academy and the Cardinals Soccer program!

La Salle Bowling: 6-0

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On Friday, November 3rd the JV and Varsity Bowling teams defeated The Mary Louis Academy. The win marks a perfect 6-0 start for both teams.

Jimmy Falcon and Isiah Perez were top scorers for the JV, each garnering a 168 game followed by Justin Williams with a 160 game.

The lead score for the varsity was a 230 high game while Joseph Palaguachi bowled a 215 game and Michael Anorve a 212 game.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, November 7th when they take on Cathedral Prep.

Cardinal Dolan Celebrates Mass at La Salle Academy

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CARDINAL DOLAN CELEBRATES ALL SAINTS DAY MASS,

BLESSES CHAPEL AT LA SALLE ACADEMY

East Village, N.Y., November 1, 2017 – La Salle Academy welcomed His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, to its Sixth Street campus this morning to celebrate Mass for All Saints Day. La Salle’s gymnasium was transformed into a chapel for a crowd of 450 attendees, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors and the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese, Dr. Timothy McNiff.

“I thank La Salle Academy for the magnificent example of a splendid Catholic education that is going on here,” Cardinal Dolan said, acknowledging the congregation during his homily. Cardinal Dolan mentioned that Dr. McNiff shares his admiration for the school.

“You have done a great job here, and it really gives us all hope that things can go well, that great schools like this can continue to succeed. It takes a lot of determination and hope to do what you have done here and turn it all around,” said Cardinal Dolan. “The path was – and is – not easy. It takes a lot of trust and faith to get through things. La Salle is flourishing now with a hopeful future. You got it right.”

Following the Mass, Cardinal Dolan blessed the new school Chapel that has been incorporated into La Salle’s third floor expansion, visited with alumni and students at a lovely breakfast reception and took a tour of the school. “Wonderful,” “gritty,” and “hardworking” were just a few of the words Cardinal Dolan used to describe the community at La Salle.

  

 

 

La Salle Soccer Rolls into 2nd Round of Playoffs with Win over Bishop Loughlin

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Monday, October 30, 2017, Queens, NY – It took overtime for La Salle Academy to earn the victory,  a minute into the extra session, defeating Bishop Loughlin, 2-1 at Juniper Valley Park in the first round of the 2017 CHSAA “B” Soccer Playoffs.  The Cardinals (North #4 seed) survived and move into Wednesday’s quarter-final game against Cathedral Prep (South #1 seed).

Ernesto Castelan, saved the day in OT taking a crossing pass from Ricardo Rosas and burying his shot top shelf, dead center for the winner.  That goal, his second of the game and 16th of the season, rescued what had been, up until that point, an inconsistent performance by La Salle against the South #5 seed.   The first half played without any emotion ended 0-0 without either team being able to sustain any real scoring chances.

In the second half, playing into the wind, Castelan scored his first goal off long ball that he was able to trickle past Loughlin’s goalkeeper into the net.  However, the Lions, roared back with a penalty kick that was just hard enough of LSA’s keeper Garcia for the equalizer.

Next Match:  Wednesday, November 1st.  CHSAA “B” Soccer Playoffs Quarter-Final against Cathedral Prep.  The match is set for a 6:00pm kickoff at Aviator Field in Brooklyn.

La Salle Soccer: Cardinals Fall Short to Sacred Heart in Season Finale

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Yonkers, NY – In their final tune-up before the playoffs, the La Salle Cardinals came out flat in the second half and suffered a 5-2 loss to Sacred Heart at Fleming Park in Yonkers.  With the loss, the Cardinals finished the regular season at 5-7-1, in fourth place in the CHSAA “B” Division North, and will host a 1st round playoff game on Monday, October 30th.

John Heras scored his fourth goal of the season and Ernesto Castelan contributed his team leading 14th goal of the season but it wasn’t enough to overcome an effective Sacred Heart offense.

Next Match:  The 2017 CHSAA “B” Soccer Playoffs begin on Monday, October 30th. La Salle will host the #5 seed from the South Division, the Bishop Loughlin Lions.  The match is set for a 3:00pm kickoff at Field #44 on Randall’s Island.

A Prayer for Vocations

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La Salle Academy and Brother Paul Cillo were recently featured in the Prayer for Vocations video produced by The Brothers of the Christian Schools DENA (District of Eastern North America). This is a special invitation to join in prayer on the 25th of each month for vocations to the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Click here to view the special vocation video, filmed right here in our school building.

 

Bowling Roars to Dual 5-0 Start!

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On Tuesday, October 24, both JV and Varsity Bowling defeated Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School for their 5th wins of the season.

Herbie Isaac led all scores for JV with a 187 high game and was followed by Jimmy Falcon, who bowled a 183 game.

Chandler Hayer led all scores for the Varsity with a 264 high game and a 629 three game series while his teammate came in second with a 248 game and a 620 3 game series.

Other scores:

Joseph Palaguachi       215

Michael Anorve           208

Both teams return to action for a special Friday match-up on November 3rd vs. Mary Louis HS.

Cross Country Cardinals Achieve Personal Records

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Below are the results from the NYC Cross Country Festival held on Saturday, October 21st:

On the varsity level, all five runners achieved new personal records.

Freshman – 1500 meters

Karl Sydneus – 9:08 PR

Varsity – 2.5 miles

Ibrahim Diop – 15:43 PR

Andy Fernandez – 15:58 PR

Michael Correa – 16:58 PR

Christopher Pena – 17:30 PR

Kevin Merino – 22:33 PR

The Cross Country team will participate in the Sectionals this Saturday at Van Cortland Park.

   

 

La Salle takes over NYC over the Weekend!

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This weekend La Salle Academy was out in full force throughout New York City.

On Saturday, October 21st, we welcomed 650 prospective students, parents, grandparents, and siblings to our campus on 215 E 6th Street for our annual Open House. Potential future Cardinals in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and their families began lining up at our doors at 9:40 am, twenty minutes before our scheduled start time of 10:00 am, to visit La Salle. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the school – now three full floors of classroom space! – meet current students, parents and alumni, and even speak with the full faculty and staff on board at La Salle about what our 170-year institution will provide for their sons that other schools won’t be able to and why it truly is the next best step in their boys’ academic careers. A special thank you to the Parents Association and alumni for volunteering their time for this major recruitment event!

 

Saturday night, La Salle attended the Michael T. Carroll Yorkville 9/11 Memorial Dinner Dance at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in memory of alumnus Michael Carroll from La Salle’s class of 1980. This fundraiser – with close to 300 attendees –  is done each year in honor of Michael Carroll, FDNY, LaSalle Class of 1980, who was killed that fateful day on 9/11 at the World Trade Center. Two of our students who receive the scholarships in his name attended to thank the guests for their continued support and scholarship money they provide to the young men at La Salle. The pictures below are of all the LaSalle alumni who come back to support the event every year and remember their friend.

 

And the appearances didn’t stop!

Bright and early on Sunday morning, four of La Salle’s Campus Ministry students along with Campus Minister Terence McCorry, Music Director Jon Abrams and the Development Team traveled to Our Lady of Angels Chapel at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington for the 2nd Annual William F. DeSpagna ’46 Memorial Mass to remember deceased alumni, family and friends of La Salle. About 40 guests, inclusive of alumni and their families and friends of La Salle attended the Mass and breakfast reception that followed.

 

We wound down the weekend with a trip to Staten Island to attend St. Peter Secondary School’s Centennial Dinner on Sunday night. St. Peter’s is one of Lasallian partner schools, and we came to provide support to “the family” out in Staten Island. Eight students sauntered around cocktail hour, meeting every Brother Brother Dennis Lee, both Auxiliary Provincials (Brother Thomas Casey and Brother Rich Galvin), Brothers on our Board like Brother Francis (below) and of course, His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, who will be visiting La Salle in a little over a week to celebrate Mass for All Saint’s Day.

 

One student said to His Eminence, “We need more space at La Salle… will you help us?” to which he responded, “I will try my hardest. You guys are hard to say no to.”

There is no rest for the weary here at La Salle Academy. More space at 6th Street means more boys entering La Salle in the fall which means more need for scholarships. We are La Salle and we never stop.

Updated College Rep Visit List

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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

FALL 2017

(all visits take place in the 3rd floor Academic Support Center unless otherwise specified)

*Last Updated 10/17/17*

9/19 – Quinnipiac U at 12:30pm

Bryant U at 1:30pm

9/20 – Penn State at 10:30am

Catholic U at noon

LeMoyne College at 1:30pm

9/21 – St. John’s College (MD) at 10:30am

9/22 – Five Towns College at 10am

Manhattan College at 10:30am

CUNY at noon

9/25 – U of Bridgeport at 9:45am

LaSalle U at 11:30am

9/26 – College of New Rochelle at 9am

Villanova U at noon

9/27 – Fairfield U at 11:15am

9/28 – Wheaton College at 11am

Johnson & Wales U at 12:30pm

 

9/29 – St. Joseph’s College (Bklyn.) at 9am

John Jay College at 1:30pm

10/2 – Marist College at 9am

St. Bonaventure U at 11:15am

St. Joseph’s U  (Penn.) at 1:30pm

10/3 – Stonehill College at 9am

The College of St. Rose at 1pm

10/4 – St. Francis College  (Bklyn.) at 11:30am

10/5 – Gettysburg College at 8:15am

U Conn at noon

Auburn U at 12:45pm

10/6 – U of Buffalo at 10:30am

10/10 – Hofstra U at 8:30am

Marymount Manhattan College at 9am

Hartwick College at noon

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U at 12:45pm

Seton Hall U at 1:30pm

Baruch College (CUNY) at 1:30pm

10/12 – Babson College at noon

10/4 – St. Francis College  (Bklyn.) at 11:30am

10/5 – Gettysburg College at 8:15am

U Conn at noon

Auburn U at 12:45pm

10/6 – U of Buffalo at 10:30am

10/10 – Hofstra U at 8:30am

Marymount Manhattan College at 9am

Hartwick College at noon

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U at 12:45pm

Seton Hall U at 1:30pm

Baruch College (CUNY) at 1:30pm

10/12 – Babson College at noon

10/13 – SUNY at Albany at 10am

Adelphi U at noon

Ursinus College at 2pm

10/16 – Mount St. Mary’s College at 10am

Syracuse U at 1:30pm

10/17 – Iona College at 8:15am

Concordia College at 9am

Trinity College at 10:30am

St. John’s U at 1pm

10/18 – SUNY at Geneseo at 8:30am

College of St. Elizabeth at 9am

Cooper Union at 1pm

10/19 – SUNY at Oswego at 8:30am

LIU – Bklyn. at 10:30am

10/20 – Niagara U at 9am

10/24 – St. Thomas Aquinas College at 10:30am

Regis College at 11:15am

Mount St. Vincent College at noon

SUNY – Jefferson at 1:30pm

10/25 –Pace U at noon

St. Anselm College at 1pm

Dean College at 1:30pm

SUNY at New Paltz at 2pm

10/26 – Fairleigh Dickinson U at 10am

Berkeley College in the following classes:

Period A – room 410

Period B – room 406

Period C – room 510

Period D – room 303

Period F – room 304

Period G – room 504

Period H – room 302

10/27 – Molloy College at 9:45am

Barry U at 12:45pm

10/30 – Utica College at 8:45am

U of New Haven at 11:15am

11/2 – John & Wales Culinary School cooking demo during period C in room 510

Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology at 1:30pm

11/7 – LIU – Bklyn. at 10:30am for on-site acceptance

U of Buffalo at noon

11/8 – Emmanuel College at 8:15am

California College of the Arts during period C in 510

U of Scranton at 11:45am

11/14 – Academy of  Art U – periods C, D, F in room 510

11/15 – Wagner College at 12:30pm

11/17 – CUNY Macaulay Honors College – period F in room 405

Track Results: Manhattan College Meet – Saturday, October 14th

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Below are the results from the Manhattan College Meet held on Saturday, October 14th:

On the varsity level, all four runners achieved new personal records

Freshman – 1 1/4 miles

Karl Sydneus – 12:10

Varsity – 2 1/2 miles

Ibrahim Diop – 15:48 PR

Michael Correa – 17:15 PR

Phillip Bart – 17:19 PR

Christopher Pena – 17:53 PR

   

Track will compete in the NYC Cross Country Festival this Saturday at Van Courtland Park.

La Salle Soccer Shuts Out St. Raymond’s 3-0

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Monday, October 16, 2017, Bronx, NY – After a scoreless first half, the La Salle Cardinals soccer team tallied three goals after the intermission for a 3-0 victory over the St. Raymond Ravens at AFC Rapids Field to improve their record to 5-4-1.

La Salle goal keeper, Emanuel Garcia, kept the Cardinals in the game during a tense first half with a tremendous diving save on a penalty kick off the foot of Raven’s. Garcia also had a beautiful kick save off a PK rebound late in the second half to preserve his fourth win and second shutout of the year.

Freshman, Valon Dudus got La Salle on the board in the 48th minute with his third goal of the season.  Ernesto Castelan notched his team leading 11th goal in the 52nd minute and senior winger, Christian Toledano completed the scoring with his third goal, a laser shot to the right corner from 17 yards.

Next Game:  The push for the playoffs gets another stern test on Wednesday as La Salle hosts CHSAA B Division leaders and undefeated All Hallows on the pitch in Central Park – North Meadow Field #5.
Kickoff is set for 4:00pm.

Bowling Off to a Hot Start: Both Teams Sit 3-0

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The JV and Varsity Bowling teams are off to torrid starts with both teams sitting at 3-0 going into today’s match vs. St. Francis Prep. See below for a recap of this season’s games:

Tuesday October 10, 2017 vs. Christ the King

The Junior Varsity and Varsity defeated Christ the King High school for their 3rd win of the season.  The top scorer for the JV lead with a 193 game and he was followed by Jimmy Falcon who bowled a 170 game & Herbie Issac with a 157 game. A sophomore led all scores for the Varsity with a high game of 234 and a 665 3 game series.  This sophomore was followed by Michael Anorve who bowled a 231 game and a 647 3 game series. Chandler Hayer leads the entire league with a 232 bowling average.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 vs. St. Agnes

The JV won their match 3 games to 0 with Isaiah Perez leading all scores for the JV with a 177 Game. He was followed a teammate who bowled a 176 game. The win moved La Salle’s record to 2-0 and 20 straight wins dating back to last season.

The Varsity also defeated St. Agnes 3 to 0. Chandler Hayer led all scores with games 204, 220 and 234 for a 658 three game series. The Varsity season record is 2-0 and they are currently in first place.

Tuesday September 26, 2017 vs. Holy Cross

On opening day for Junior Varsity and Varsity Bowling, both teams defeated Holy Cross High School. The Junior Varsity finished last season with an undefeated record (18- 0) and won the City Championship. This win increases their overall record to 19 straight wins dating back to last season.

Isaiah Perez led all scores for the JV with a 191 game. He was followed by Jimmy Falcon who had a high game of 163. Chandler Hayer led all scores for Varsity with a high game of 268 and a 737 three series. Hayer’s other games were 224 and 245. Devin Flowers followed with a 242 high game.

 

Principal Kerry Conroy Receives the Bassen Service Award

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After nearly two decades of service at La Salle Academy, Principal/Vice President Conroy has been awarded the Bassen Service Award on Saturday, September 30th during a ceremony at La Salle University. A busload of faculty, staff and students traveled to Philadelphia to support Ms. Conroy.

Beginning as a Lasallian Volunteer and serving as the campus minister, tutor, and freshmen religion teacher, Ms. Conroy returned to La Salle Academy shortly after her years of service to serve the Lasallian young men once again as a guidance counselor. Soon after that, Ms. Conroy was promoted to Director of Guidance and most recently served as La Salle Academy’s Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. Committed to Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition, Ms. Conroy was named Principal of La Salle Academy in June 2016 and was given the additional title of Academic/Student Affairs in February 2017 .

  

The Bassen Service Award was named in honor of Brother Christopher Bassen, FSC (1942-2006). This award recognizes an alumnus of the Lasallian Volunteers who has continued a life of service since their volunteer year(s). Brother Chris lived and breathed De La Salle’s mission of service to the poor. Chris nourished and made real his dream of the Lasallian Educational Opportunities (L.E.O.) Center in Oakland, CA. L.E.O. continues to provide educational opportunity to “at-risk” youth and adults who may otherwise not receive the assistance, guidance and resources they need. The recipient of this award is an alumnus of the Lasallian Volunteer program who has incorporated the value of Lasallian service to the poor into the fabric of his/her life.

Congratulations, Ms. Conroy!

What a September for La Salle!

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September was a busy month for La Salle Academy! We started the month by kicking off the 2017-18 academic year and welcoming 352 students to our halls and additional third floor of our building.

To celebrate this expansion of La Salle to the third floor of our school building, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 18th. Members of the Board of Trustees and other special guests graced our halls, taking in the new improvements integrated at our 6th Street campus.

Chairman of the Board, Salvatore LaRocca ’82 (left), and La Salle Academy students
cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the third floor expansion.

One of these special guests was Dr. Timothy McNiff, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York.

“The decision makers in education that are closer to the school are the ones to make the best decisions,” McNiff said. “That’s why the governance structure here is not run out of my office. It is run by a board with incredible leadership coming out of administration.”

“Why is this school doing so well?” Dr. McNiff asked. “Why do I think of La Salle as a flagship for Catholic education in New York City? Because of the board, these ladies and gentlemen, and the local leadership here.”

He concluded, “I come to say congratulations to you and your board, and an incredible group of young men that we’re really proud of.”

 

Dr. Timothy McNiff speaks to students,
alumni and friends at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

 

Later that week, on Thursday, September 21st, we hosted our 23rd Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing at the Village Club of Sands Point. We honored alumni Robert J. Welsh from the class of 1955 and Martin J. Cottingham from the class of 1988 for their commitment to La Salle Academy over the years. We also posthumously paid tribute to James W. Prendergast for his passion and dedication to La Salle and the outing itself.

 

Nikko Olvera ’18 presents Robert J. Welsh ’55 and Martin J. Cottingham ’88 their 2017 Brother Bruno Cajetan Awards at the 23rd Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing Reception.

Last but certainly not least, we celebrated our recently elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Salvatore LaRocca ’82, President of Global Partnerships at the NBA, with a lovely reception at The Water Club in Manhattan on September 26th. Alumni from a range of years attended, along with a number of close friends of La Salle. “The momentum we have is extraordinary,” LaRocca said of the La Salle Academy community. “Being Chairman of the Board is an honor I place very high on my list; I hope I don’t disappoint.”

Dr. Catherine Guerriero with Vice Co-Chairmen and Chairman, respectively, of La Salle Academy’s Board of Trustees, left to right: Martin J. Cottingham ’88, Carl Gambino ’76 and Salvatore LaRocca ’82.

As you may know, this is only a mere snapshot of the goings-on at La Salle Academy this month. Thanks to alumni and friends like you, we’re able to accomplish these great things and we are thankful. Stay tuned for what’s next!

 

Lasallian News in Our District and Institute

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Brother Paul Cillo, a member of La Salle Academy’s Religion Department, is also La Salle Academy’s Lasallian Animator. He will be educating our school community and promoting  ideals, charism, happenings, and history.Click here for the September Newsletter!

Online Silent Auction is now OPEN

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The 23rd Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing Slient Auction is now open for bidding! Click here to register and begin placing your bids. You can access this site from a computer or smart phone up until the auction closes on Thursday, September 21st at 6:45pm.

Once you are registered, you will be able to view items, place bids, and watch your items. Not able to attend on September 21st? Don’t worry, you can still participate in our mobile auction and win great prizes including Jack Daniels Sinatra Select, Prada sunglasses, and tickets to see the New York Knicks or Rangers at Madison Square Garden in the 2017-18 season.

We’re gearing up for a great day on the links next week. If you still haven’t signed up to golf – as an individual or with a foursome – click here to register now.

Attending the golf outing but don’t want to drive home after the reception? The Village Club of Sands Point has guest rooms available for your convenience. Call Brenda Gatt for room rates at 516-944-7400 or email [email protected] and mention La Salle Academy.

Keep in mind that we are recognizing three notable La Salle men at the outing: Martin J. Cottingham ’88, La Salle Academy Board Trustee and Principal at Avison Young, Robert J. Welsh ’55, retired Vice President & CFO, Transpo Industries and posthumously, James W. Prendergast ’48, for his many years of service to La Salle Academy and the Cardinal Classic outing.

By supporting the 23rd Annual Cardinal Classic, you are offering current students the opportunity of a lifetime, while also enjoying a day of golf and Lasallian camaraderie. For those of you who have already contributed to this wonderful cause, please know that your generosity is greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please don’t hesitate to call Daria Coney at 212-475-8940 ext. 301 or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you next week!

 

College Representatives at La Salle: Fall 2017

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COLLEGE REP VISITS

FALL 2017

*List updated on 10-6-17 *

(all visits take place in the 3rd floor Academic Support Center unless otherwise specified)

 

9/19 – Quinnipiac U at 12:30pm

Bryant U at 1:30pm

9/20 – Penn State at 10:30am

Catholic U at noon

LeMoyne College at 1:30pm

9/21 – St. John’s College (MD) at 10:30am

9/22 – Five Towns College at 10am

Manhattan College at 10:30am

CUNY at noon

9/25 – U of Bridgeport at 9:45am

LaSalle U at 11:30am

9/26 – College of New Rochelle at 9am

Villanova U at noon

9/27 – Fairfield U at 11:15am

9/28 – Wheaton College at 11am

Johnson & Wales U at 12:30pm

9/29 – St. Joseph’s College (Bklyn.) at 9am

John Jay College at 1:30pm

10/2 – Marist College at 9am

St. Bonaventure U at 11:15am

St. Joseph’s U  (Penn.) at 1:30pm

10/3 – Stonehill College at 9am

The College of St. Rose at 1pm

10/4 – St. Francis College  (Bklyn.) at 11:30am

10/5 – Gettysburg College at 8:15am

U Conn at noon

Auburn U at 12:45pm

10/6 – U of Buffalo at 10:30am

10/10 – Hofstra U at 8:30am

Marymount Manhattan College at 9am

Hartwick College at noon

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U at 12:45pm

Seton Hall U at 1:30pm

Baruch College (CUNY) at 1:30pm

10/12 – Babson College at noon

10/13 – SUNY at Albany at 10am

Adelphi U at noon

Ursinus College at 2pm

10/16 – Mount St. Mary’s College at 10am

Syracuse U at 1:30pm

10/17 – Iona College at 8:15am

Concordia College at 9am

Trinity College at 10:30am

St. John’s U at 1pm

10/18 – SUNY at Geneseo at 8:30am

College of St. Elizabeth at 9am

Cooper Union at 1pm

10/19 – SUNY at Oswego at 8:30am

LIU – Bklyn. at 10:30am

10/20 – Niagara U at 9am

10/24 – St. Thomas Aquinas College at 10:30am

Regis College at 11:15am

Mount St. Vincent College at noon

10/25 –Pace U at noon

St. Anselm College at 1pm

Dean College at 1:30pm

10/26 – Fairleigh Dickinson U at 10am

10/27 – Molloy College at 9:45am

Barry U at 12:45pm

10/30 – Utica College at 8:45am

U of New Haven at 11:15am

11/2 – John & Wales Culinary School cooking demo during period C in room 510

Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology at 1:30pm

11/7 – LIU – Bklyn. at 10:30am for on-site acceptance

11/8 – Emmanuel College at 8:15am

California College of the Arts during period C in 510

U of Scranton at 11:45am

11/15 – Wagner College at 12:30pm

11/17 – CUNY Macaulay Honors College – period F in room 405

La Salle Featured in Catholic New York

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8/17/17
EDITOR’S REPORT

Space Increase the Latest Sign of Good Things Happening at La Salle

By John Woods

 

Left, Professor George Delagrammatikas from The Cooper Union demonstrates a STEM activity for La Salle Academy students, who participate in five programs at The Cooper Union. Right, La Salle’s varsity baseball squad was one of five Cardinals’ teams to win city championships last year.

In 1848, La Salle Academy became the first American school founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Even that status was not a guarantee the boys’ high school would last forever, though. With enrollment waning a decade ago, the Christian Brothers made the difficult decision to move La Salle from its East Second Street home into the St. George Academy building four blocks north, where it leases space.

In many ways it was not an easy choice, but a necessary one, said Dr. Catherine Guerriero, who begins her fourth year as La Salle’s president in September. The opening of the school year will also coincide with an expansion of La Salle’s footprint in the building from two floors to three, and a host of other progress at the school.

The increased space “dramatically changes things,” Dr. Guerriero said. She spoke about the 10 new classrooms, plus a library, a chapel and a new music room for the resuscitated La Salle Band, the stuff of legend in the 1950s and 1960s before it went away only to return last September.

New classroom space is dearly needed. For the past two years, La Salle had waiting lists of 50 to 70 students, with freshman enrollment capped at 100 because “it’s all the desks I had,” Dr. Guerriero said. Total enrollment is now 375 students.

The students’ overall academic standing has improved dramatically in recent years from a C-plus to A-minus, she said. And they still come from across the city’s five boroughs, with two-thirds from Manhattan and the Bronx, almost another 30 percent from Brooklyn and Queens, as well as a smattering from Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey. Just over half the students are Hispanic and nearly one-quarter are African-American, with the remainder pretty evenly divided among Caucasians, Asians and multi-racial students.

In the 2016-2017 year, the Cardinals won five city sports championships for the first time, as well as a state federation crown in basketball.

As she describes the school’s leadership, Dr. Guerriero says she likes the “deep bench” she sees. Second-year principal Kerry Conroy is a 22-year school veteran who earlier served as assistant principal for academic affairs and guidance department chair. Other top performers are Mary Kenny, senior vice president of finance and administration, and Ismini Scouras, vice president for institutional advancement. The school raises enough money each year to allow for a needs-blind admissions process, Dr. Guerriero said

The school’s board of trustees has a new chairman, Salvatore LaRocca, class of 1982, the vice president of global partnerships for the National Basketball Association.

Two De La Salle Brothers are currently on the faculty: Brother Anwar Martinez, F.S.C., is chairman of the religion department, and Brother Paul Cillo, F.S.C., is a religion teacher. “We’d love to have 20,” Dr. Guerriero said.

It should also be quickly noted that La Salle has quadrupled its after-school programs and clubs to 45 in recent years. It also has partnerships in place with a number of colleges including The Cooper Union, La Salle University in Philadelphia, Manhattan College and New York University.

Students are the best proof of a school’s success. This week I had a chance to speak by phone with two of La Salle’s upperclassmen, Daniel Baker, who will be a senior, and Mark Bermeo, who is entering junior year.

Daniel is a straight-A student planning to take AP government, English and calculus courses. He has been involved in La Salle Works, the school’s vigorous internship and apprenticeship program, since he was a freshman. Since January, he’s had an internship with the Leahey & Johnson law firm. “Being able to see the lawyers do their work, and to learn how to communicate like a lawyer, it’s been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had,” said Daniel, who has an interest in business and law and is exploring the possibility of attending Georgetown University.

He also said he recently encouraged a younger friend who is searching for a high school to give La Salle a good look. “La Salle offers students opportunities I wouldn’t have gotten if I didn’t come here,” said Daniel, who has commuted to La Salle from Middletown for the past year.

Mark is spending six weeks this summer in a STEM partnership program with The Cooper Union’s Albert Nerken School of Engineering located right in La Salle’s neighborhood. He’s working with four other students and a teaching assistant to develop a music utility app.

“It’s been a pretty intensive experience. It’s a lot of coding,” said Mark, who added his academic interests normally run more toward history.

Talk to Dr. Guerriero long enough and you start to believe that anything is possible at La Salle. The school’s narrative “gives lie to the story that this can’t be done,” she said.

On Monday, Sept. 18, the ceremonial ribbon will be cut on the third floor expansion, and Cardinal Dolan will come by to visit and celebrate Mass Nov. 1.

“It’s an exciting time at La Salle,” Dr. Guerriero said.

La Salle on the Road

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This summer, La Salle Academy’s Development Team traveled to Albany and Breezy Point, NY to participate in two special alumni receptions. Board Trustee Kevin Leyden ’74 hosted our first Albany Alumni Reception on July 20th at his home in Glenmont, NY and Board Trustee Martin J. Cottingham ’88 hosted the 3rd Annual Breezy Point Summer Soirée on August 2nd at his home in Breezy Point, NY.

The La Salle “boys” who attended the Albany reception spanned every decade – inclusive of graduates from ’58, ’62, ’74, and ’83! Attendees shared their fondest memories from their years on 2nd Street and we updated them real-time on the news of La Salle.

Marty and his classmates from the ‘80s enjoyed a fun-filled summer night by the beach complete with a visit from special guest, Br. Frank Byrne, FSC. The future of La Salle was discussed, like our plans to move home to 2nd Street and our upcoming Cardinal Classic Golf Outing on September 21st, at which Marty will be honored for his dedication and commitment to his alma mater.

These two alumni receptions are a small part of a series of trips that Dr. Guerriero and the La Salle Development Team take throughout the year. Our destinations span from Long Island and New Jersey all the way to Florida and California! No matter how large or small, near or far, we are always grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and your classmates on a personal level.

If you’re interested in hosting a La Salle Academy Alumni Reception in your home or area, please call the Development Office at 212-475-8940 ext. 204 or send an email to [email protected].

Thank you for your support of La Salle Academy!

La Salle Academy Announces Major Expansion

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July 13, 2017 –

Dear La Salle Academy Community:
In a move that bucks the trend of most Catholic high schools across the country, La Salle Academy is embarking on a major expansion plan that includes occupying the third floor at the 6th street campus.

We are increasing our school space to a full one-third more capacity and will now populate the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors at our school building. Our student body – capped at about 100 per grade due to the space constraints –can now be grown at a rapid rate. We plan to dedicate rooms for specific purposes such as a band space for our fledgling music program, chapel for prayer, and state-of-the-art library equipped with computers. Our students will have additional resource centers and a senior lounge area.
As La Salle prepares to welcome in September its second wait-list freshman class—the largest in many years—it will do so with two new administrators. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Principal, Kerry Conroy, will be flanked by two extraordinary educators: Matthew Stark, La Salle’s former English and Global Studies teacher for two years, has been named La Salle’s new Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs and Jerome Pannell, our Athletic Director, Varsity Basketball Coach and Campus Minister, has also been appointed Assistant Principal for Student Services.

La Salle is also excited to welcome new faculty members, including a Fine Arts Chairperson, Science Chairperson, Science Teacher, Religion Teacher, History Teacher, History/English Teacher and Assistant Campus Minister. These key hires will be instrumental in our efforts to be even more academically competitive with the top Catholic high schools in New York City.

While many Catholic schools face another year of decline, La Salle Academy has entered fiscal 2018 with one of the strongest starts in decades as we significantly increase our administrative staff, faculty, admissions and footprint. This major expansion portends our move back to 2nd Street in subsequent years. We are grateful for your support and ask that you stay with us on this journey back home. We cannot accomplish this key goal without your help.

Please keep us in your hearts and in prayer as we fulfill the mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle to educate the young, especially the poor, and secure the longevity of our beloved school. Our goal is to make sure that generations of Brothers’ Boys have the opportunity to walk the hallowed hallways of La Salle like many of you. Thank you.

St. John Baptist de La Salle….Pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever!

Catherine L. Guerriero, Ph.D., M.P.A.
President, La Salle Academy

 

 

 

Principal Kerry Conroy Receives the Bassen Service Award

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After nearly two decades of service at La Salle Academy, Principal/Vice President Conroy has been awarded the Bassen Service Award.

Beginning as a Lasallian Volunteer and serving as the campus minister, tutor, and freshmen religion teacher, Ms. Conroy returned to La Salle shortly after her years of service to serve the Lasallian young men once again as a guidance counselor. Soon after that, Ms. Conroy was promoted to Director of Guidance and most recently served as La Salle’s Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. Committed to Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition, Ms. Conroy was named Principal of La Salle Academy in June 2016 and was given the additional title of Academic/Student Affairs in February 2017 .

 

The Bassen Service Award was named in honor of Brother Christopher Bassen, FSC (1942-2006). This award recognizes an alumnus of the Lasallian Volunteers who has continued a life of service since their volunteer year(s). Brother Chris lived and breathed De La Salle’s mission of service to the poor. Chris nourished and made real his dream of the Lasallian Educational Opportunities (L.E.O.) Center in Oakland, CA. L.E.O. continues to provide educational opportunity to “at-risk” youth and adults who may otherwise not receive the assistance, guidance and resources they need. The recipient of this award is an alumnus of the Lasallian Volunteer program who has incorporated the value of Lasallian service to the poor into the fabric of his/her life.

Congratulations, Ms. Conroy!

Rain Can’t Stop A Lasallian

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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

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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!

La Salle Welcomes the Class of 2021

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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 6th 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

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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

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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

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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 1st 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!

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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 1st 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

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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

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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 2nd at St. John’s University in Queens at 4:00pm.

CARDINALS STORM INTO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – The La Salle Academy Cardinals varsity baseball team are headed to the CHSAA “A” Division Championship round thanks to stout pitching and an opportunistic offense that lead to a 10-0 five inning victory over St. John’s Prep at Salesian High School.

Junior Julian Nieves had a strong performance on the mound and at the plate to lead the Cardinals, tossing a complete game 3-hitter with three walks and three strikeouts.  Nieves helped himself at the plate going 2 for 3 with a run scored, two RBIs and four stolen bases. Gilbert Santos Jr. and Nicholas Brito contributed two hits and two RBIs apiece as the Cardinals stole 11 bases as a catalyst for the offense. 

Defensively, La Salle played a relatively clean game as Nieves only allowed one runner to reach third base.

With the win, the Cardinals advance to CHSAA 2017 Varsity “A” Championship Tournament Championship Round.

La Salle, the #2 seed, will face the top seeded Nazareth Kingsmen, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31st at Fordham University in the Bronx at 7pm.

This is a double elimination tournament. If La Salle wins, the deciding game will be on Friday (Time and Location: TBA).

Varsity Baseball Playoff Update

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Saturday, May 27, 2017 – There is a playoff saying, “survive and move on,” and the La Salle Academy Cardinals did just that on Saturday with a 10-6 victory over the Sacred Heart Irish at Randall’s Island to move into the “Winners” bracket of the CHSAA 2017 Varsity “A” Championship Baseball Tournament. The win set up a Sunday showdown with the Nazareth Kingsman, 2pm at Msgr. McClancy High School, with the winner moving on into the Championship Round.

The score was tied 6-6 as the Cardinals and the Irish flip flopped 2 and 4 runs in the first two innings.

Angel Fernandez-Diaz pitched three scoreless innings in relief of Danny Maria to pick up the win. La Salle scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to break a 6-6 tie as Gilbert Santos, Jr. and Nicholas Brito both walked and scored. Santos, Jr. would score on the back end of a double steal and Brito on a wild pitch. In the seventh following a walk to Adrian Santos, Billy Gonzalez (2 for 4) put the game out of reach with a mammoth home run to left that landed on the river basin of the park.

Sunday, May 28, 2017 – Twice down eight runs, the La Salle Cardinals rallied for five in the fourth and six in the sixth, but couldn’t push across the tying runs with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh and came up on the wrong end of their 11-13 loss to the Nazareth Kingsmen in the winners bracket game of the CHSAA Varsity “A” Championship Tournament at McClancy High School in Queens.

For the second straight day, the Cardinals fell behind early as Nazareth put up back to back four spots off La Salle’s starter John Michael Silvers, who took the loss after failing to get out of the second inning.  La Salle finally showed some life as they put up five runs in the top of the fourth thanks to a 2-RBI single by Adrian Santos. However, the Kingsmen struck right back for five runs to build their lead back to eight.

The varsity Cardinals will host St. John’s Prep in an CHSAA Elimination game on Tuesday. Time and location to be announced.

NEW YORK KNICKS SHOOTING GUARD JOHN STARKS TO SPEAK TO LA SALLE ACADEMY SENIOR CLASS

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East Village, N.Y., May 23, 2017 – Retired New York Knicks shooting guard John Starks will speak to La Salle Academy’s Class of 2017 at their senior class breakfast on Tuesday, May 30th at the school on East 6th Street in the East Village.

With an impressive basketball resume, Starks is best known for his time playing for the New York Knicks until he retired from the NBA in 2003 as one of the most beloved players in Knicks history. To this day, he remains a fan favorite in the New York area. Currently, Starks serves as Alumni and Fan Development Advisor for the Knicks and manages the John Starks Foundation, which provides financial assistance to high school seniors.

“We are thrilled to have John Starks visit La Salle. He is an incredible role model for our boys. I know that his words and story have a positive impact on them so that they will remember this experience for the rest of their lives and understand the true meaning of giving back,” said Dr. Catherine Guerriero, President of La Salle Academy.

This event is La Salle’s final send-off for their Class of 2017 seniors, who will graduate on Thursday, June 1st from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan.

 

LSA Varsity Baseball: Cardinals Drop a close one to divisional rival

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 – In a battle for division supremacy, the La Salle Cardinals fell short 7-5 against Monsignor Scanlan in the Bronx.  The loss dropped the Cards to 9-4 in league play and creates a 3-way logjam on the top of the division with Scanlan and Nazareth.  However, La Salle holds the tiebreaker (head-to-head) over Scanlan but Nazareth has the tiebreaker over La Salle.

La Salle broke on the board for four runs in the top of the second only to give up five runs to Scanlan in the bottom of the frame.  LSA pitcher, Angel Fernandez-Diaz (L) scored the tying run in the top of the third but the Cardinals failed to capitalize the rest of the inning leaving the bases loaded without pushing across any extra runs to support.   Scanlan grabbed the lead for good in the fifth on an errant throw to third on a stolen base, which ended up in left field. They tacked on an insurance run in the sixth for the final margin of victory.

On offense, Jervon Warlick had two hits and Julian Nieves had one-hit and two RBIs to pace the cards.

NEXT GAME

Today’s makeup game with Cathedral Prep was cancelled so next up for the Cardinals is the CHSAA “A” Division Double Elimination Playoffs, which are set to begin on May 23rd.  Times and Locations: TBA

JV Baseball Claims 3rd Straight City Championship

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Friday, May 19, 2017 – La Salle’s JV Baseball team was dominant with a 10-0 five inning knockout over Monsignor Scanlan to capture the 2017 CHSAA “A” Division JV Championship in front of a lively home crowd at East River Park.  The win gives the JV Cardinals back-to back to back City Championships (2015, 2016, 2017) and finalizes their 2017 overall record at 9-4 (overall) and 9-1 (regular season champs) in league. Carlos Flores was superb, tossing the five-inning complete game on 82 pitches, striking out seven while giving up only two hits.

La Salle JV got on the board in the bottom of the first posting two on and RBI single by Roberto Liz and an error on Scanlan’s left fielder.   The final margin of victory came in the bottom of the fifth as La Salle sent up eight batters, plating five runs without the benefit of a hit and scoring the Championship Winning run on a long fly ball to center field of the bat of Angel Espinal, that scored Kirean Garlick from third and sending the Home crowd into a joyous celebration.

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

JV Baseball Clinches Division with Victory

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Thursday, May 11, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals clinched first place in the CHSAA A Division and a bye to the Championship Game with a 17-2 victory over St. John’s Prep JV at American Legion Field in Brooklyn.  With the win the Cardinals improve their record to 7-4 overall and 7-1 in league and marks the third straight year that they will play for the City Championship.

Carlos Flores picked up the victory pitching a complete game on only 73 pitches and surrendering only one walk.  Nicholas Rivera, went 3 for 3 with a walk and was just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle.

 

 

LA SALLE ACADEMY RAISES RECORD $1M PLUS AT SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

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East Village, N.Y., May 15, 2017 – More than six hundred of La Salle Academy’s alumni and friends joined together at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on Thursday, May 11th, for the 26th Annual Spring Gala to celebrate the all-boys Catholic high school’s achievements and a record-breaking year for the Gala: over $1 million raised for student scholarships.

“La Salle Academy may be but a small high school on the Lower East Side, but we’re succeeding on a New York City college-level basis of success thanks to our alumni, supporters, and staff,” President of La Salle Academy Dr. Catherine L. Guerriero said of the record-breaking fundraiser.

Guests were greeted by some of La Salle’s best and brightest students at The Pierre, where they were ushered in to mingle with long-lost friends. The event entertained attendees with an assorted program – from honoring outgoing Board Chairman Valentine A. Lehr ’58 with a scholarship in his name, to displaying a video showcasing La Salle’s growing muscularity and ongoing success, to hearing a sponsored scholarship student share his story with the crowd, to presenting the 2017 New York State Class B Federation Championship Varsity Basketball Team with their well-deserved letterman jackets.

“My four years at La Salle were my path to the rest of the world. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance that were part of everyday teaching at La Salle have laid the foundation for my personal and professional life,” said Salvatore LaRocca ‘82, President of Global Partnerships, National Basketball Association. LaRocca served as the 26th Annual Spring Gala Emcee and Co-Chair, alongside fellow La Salle alumnus Vincent Tese ’60, Executive Chairman, Florida Community Bank.

Due to their constant dedication and commitment to La Salle the following La Salle alumni were honored at the 26th Annual Spring Gala: J. Edward “Joe” Cecala, James Cunningham ’41 (posthumously), Thomas Cunningham ’71, Sean Cunningham ’75, and Richard P. Libretti ’60. George J. Delagrammatikas of The Cooper Union was honored as the 2017 Educator of the Year, for helping to forge a crucial and innovative partnership between The Cooper Union and La Salle Academy.

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

 

LSA JV Baseball Recap: Cardinals win high-scoring affair

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Monday, May 8, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals played another high- scoring game, but held tight for a 12-8 victory of St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League in Queens.  The Cardinals are now 6-0 in CHSAA A division league play and 6-3 overall.

Franklin Olivares went the first five innings to pick up his third win of the season and Cristobal Rivera went 4 for 4 to help pace the offense.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals play CHSAA division rival Monsignor Scanlan, Tuesday at 4:30pm.  The game originally scheduled for East River Park, will be played at American Legion Field in Brooklyn, due to poor field conditions.  

Varsity Baseball Recap: Cardinals Caught in the Storm

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Monday, May 8, 2017 – The La Salle Cardinals went on the road and dropped their first game in nearly a month with a lethargic 1-2 loss to St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League in Queens.  The loss drops La Salle to 8-4 overall and 8-2 in league play.

John Michael Silvers took the loss scattering five hits over 5 1/3 innings giving up two earned runs. On offense, the Cardinals could only muster four hits of their own, two by Gilbert Santos, Jr (2 for 3, 2B, SB) and were kept off balance by St. John’s starting pitcher, who went the distance for the win.

NEXT GAME

SENIOR DAY is on Wednesday, May 10th as we celebrate the La Salle Baseball Class of 2017 against Bishop Loughlin at East River Park Field #6.  The Captain, Senior pitcher Danny Maria gets the start. First pitch is at 4:00pm.

2017 CHSAA BQ/NY FRESHMAN SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Monday night at the CHSAA Freshman Sectional Track Championships held at Ichan
Stadium, the Cardinals had a phenomenal turn out. Every single freshman recorded a personal best each time they lined up to take the track.

  

Individual Events

800 Meter Run   – Michael Carrea                            – 2:31 – PR

800 Meter Run   – Kughan Gunaratnam                  – 2:35 – PR

800 Meter Run   – Amador Mosso                            – 2:45 – PR

400 Meter Run   – Carlos Flores                                 – 86

1600 Meter Run – Elias Torres                                   – 5:03 – PR

200 Meter Run   – Carlos Flores                                  – 36.5 – PR

  

Relays

1600 Meter Relay

Kughan Gunaratnam       – 68

Michael Carrea                 – 67

Amador Mosso                – 69 – PR

Elias Torres                       – 58 – PR

The track team returns to action this Saturday for the Varsity Sectionals, also at Ichan Stadium.

LA SALLE ACADEMY TO HOST 26TH ANNUAL GALA AT THE PIERRE: SCHOLARSHIP DINNER TO HIT RECORD $1 MILLION IN PROCEEDS

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East Village, N.Y., May 4, 2017 – La Salle Academy’s 26th Annual Spring Gala will be held Thursday, May 11th at The Pierre in Manhattan beginning at 6:00 P.M. This year’s gala will honor the following esteemed alumni for their heartfelt dedication and commitment to La Salle:

  • Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66, General Manager, The Watson Hotel
  • The Cunningham Family: James Cunningham ’41 (posthumously), Thomas Cunningham ’71, Vice President of Finance and Administration, College of New Rochelle, and Sean Cunningham ’75, Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory
  • Richard P. Libretti ’60, Principal, Sandler O’Neill + Partners

La Salle will also be honoring George J. Delagrammatikas with the Educator of the Year award. Delagrammatikas is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Program Director of STEM Outreach with the Albert Nerkin School of Engineering at The Cooper Union.

“I have been fortunate to experience, both as a La Salle student and now an alumnus, the positive impact a Catholic education has on the life of a young man. The funding raised from this event will allow more students to attend La Salle and benefit from the same extraordinary opportunities that a Lasallian education has provided to me and my classmates,” shared Salvatore LaRocca ’82, President of Global Partnerships, National Basketball Association. LaRocca is serving as 2017 Gala Co-Chair alongside fellow La Salle alumnus Vincent Tese ’60, Executive Chairman, Florida Community Bank.

Dr. Catherine Guerriero, President of La Salle Academy, stated, “This annual scholarship dinner raises upwards of $1 million each year, allowing La Salle Academy to accept the best and brightest students into her hallways, regardless of financial need. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit our scholarship fund and help support our mission to educate young men of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.”

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

     

LSA Varsity Baseball Recap vs Sacred Heart

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017 – The La Salle Cardinals rolled up 11 runs to complete the five-inning shutout against Sacred Heart on a breezy afternoon on field #6 in East River Park.  The Cardinals, extended their winning streak to six and improved to 8-1 in the CHSAA “A” division and 8-3 overall.

Angel Fernandez-Diaz (W, 1-1) toss a 2-hitter with six strikeouts against only 2 walks for the complete game shutout. Adrian Santos, starting in right field, nearly hit for the cycle going 3 for 3 (H, 2B, 3B, 2R, 3RBIs) and Jervon Warlick, added 3RBIs with a hit and a run from the leadoff position, to pace the offense.

After a quick top of the first, La Salle got on the board first when Julian Nieves (HBP) scored from second on Santos’ to right.  In the bottom of the second, the Cardinals struck again, this time for six runs to break the game open, keyed by RBI doubles from Warlick and Santos.  That was more than enough for Fernandez-Diaz, who also drove in the final Cardinals run with a sacrifice fly to left, driving in John Michael Silvers from third who followed up a Santos triple with a triple of his own to right field.

NEXT GAME

La Salle travels to Queens on Monday, May 8th to play St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League at  4:30pm.

JV Baseball Downs Nazareth

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals added to their division lead with a 13-2 five inning victory over Nazareth JV at American Legion Fields in Brooklyn. The win improved their record to 4-3 overall and 4-0 in the CHSAA “A” Division.

Franklin Olivares picked up his second win of the season tossing four and two-thirds innings, while reaching the new maximum pitch limit. Tristen Frederick came on in relief to secure the final out.  Nicholas Rivera went 3 for 4 with two doubles to pace the Cardinals offense.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals face Nazareth again on today at 4:30pm at American Legion.

La Salle Varsity Picks Off Nazareth

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Monday, May 1, 2017 – It wasn’t the prettiest game in the world with a combined nine

errors but it may have been the 7-5 victory over Nazareth at American Legion Fields may have just been the win La Salle needed as they begin the back half of the season. Danny Maria (W, 3-0) went six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking three as Cesar Santana closed it out to pick up his third save of the season. Adrian Santos went 2 for 3, 2B, RBI; Billy Gonzalez went 2 for 4, 2B, RBI; and Franddy Rodriguez added 2 RBIs as the Cardinals scratched their way to seven runs on seven hits but couldn’t land the knockout blow by stranding 12 men on base.

Nazareth jumped out to an early 3-1 lead thanks in part to three La Salle errors in the first two innings but the Cardinal offense found a way to post two in the top of the third to tie it then two more in the top of the fourth to move go ahead for good.  The defending CHSAA “A” Division champs made a late rally in the bottom of the seventh, scoring one run and threatening with two outs and the tying run on first base but the Nazareth center fielder got caught stealing third after he left too early and got picked off by Santana to end the game.

The win improves La Salle’s record to 7-3 overall and 7-1 in the CHSAA “A” Division.

NEXT GAME

The Cardinals will host the Irish of Sacred Heart on Wednesday, May 3rd at East River Park Field at 4:00pm.

 

La Salle Rolls Past Bishop Loughlin

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Monday, April 24, 2017 – John Michael Silvers went the distance for the win on five hits, three walks and four strikeouts, while Julian Nieves went 3 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs as the La Salle Academy varsity baseball team racked up 11 hits enroot to an 11-0 five inning victory against Bishop Loughlin at American Legion Fields in Brooklyn.  The win raises the Cardinals records to 5-3 overall and 4-1 in the CHSAA ‘A’ Division.

After a slow start the La Salle offense erupted for five runs in the top of the third on four hits and a bases loaded walk.  Two more runs in the top of the fourth courtesy of three straight singles by Jervon Warlick, Nieves and Adrian Santos.  The final margin of victory was provided in the top of the fifth on a two-run fielding error, double by Nicholas Brito and the Nieves’ triple.

The Cardinals’ defense was solid with no errors and completing a 1-3-6 caught stealing to end the third inning and aptly enough ended the game on a perfect 9-4-2 relay to home plate to preserve the shutout and the win.

La Salle Baseball Soars to 14-1 Victory at Msgr. Scanlan

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – The La Salle Academy varsity baseball team used a balanced attack, crafty pitching and solid defense to soar past Monsignor Scanlan 14-1 in five innings at Scanlan Field.  Julian Nieves pitched a complete game 2-hitter with five strikeouts. Franddy Rodriguez (3 RBIs) & Adrian Santos (4 RBIs) each went 2 for 3 to help raise the Cardinals’ record to 6-3 overall and 6-1 in the CHSAA “A” division.

La Salle batted around the order in the second inning and twice rolled up six runs in the second and fifth innings, the latter of which sealed the game and was keyed by a base clearing 3-run double to left center by Adrian Santos and an opposite field ground-rule double by catcher Billy Gonzalez.

Scanlan scratched across a run in the bottom of the third but that was it as Julian Nieves (2H, 1R, 1ER, 4BB, 5K) worked thru his mechanics to squelch any additional runs from crossing the plate.

NEXT GAME

La Salle varsity baseball travels to Brooklyn to face Nazareth at American Legion Fields on Monday, May 1st  @ 4:30pm.

Varsity Baseball Defeats St. John’s Prep 3-1

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Friday, April 21, 2017 – Jervon Warlick (W, 1-0) pitched five innings for the win while Cesar Santana (SV 2) picked up his second save of the year and Nicholas Brito(2 for 3, 2B, R, RBI)  to lead La Salle past St. John’s Prep 3-1 at East River Park.

La Salle jumped out to the early lead in the bottom of the first as Nicholas Brito pounded a double to gap in right center and would score later. St. John’s Prep, however, tied the game in the top of the third on a sac fly to center.

However, La Salle (4-3 overall; 4-1division) responded to SJP’s run in the third with a run of their own as Danny Maria (1 for 2) came around to score on a Nicholas Brito ground out to third, to reclaim the lead.  Cesar Santana came on in relief of Jervon Warlick in the top of the sixth with a man on and for the second straight outing, escaped without the run coming across, then closed out with a 1-2-3 seventh inning.

NEXT GAME

Monday’s CHSAA ‘A’ showdown with Bishop Loughlin (3-0) at American Legion Field in Brooklyn at 4:30pm.

Olivares Leads the Way in JV Baseball Victory over Scanlan

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Thursday, April 20, 2017 – Franklin Olivares threw a complete game 2-hit shutout and went 2 for 3 at the plate with a double, triple and 2 RBIs to lead the La Salle Academy JV Cardinals to a 10-0 win over Scanlan High School in 5 innings at East River Park. With the win the JV Cards improve to 3-2 overall and 3-0 CHSAA A Division.

It was the best game of the year so far for the JV as eight different Cardinals scored on 10 hits. Scanlan was still in the game down 3 runs but their 4th inning rally was thwarted on bad baserunning and a heads up double play by the Cardinals defense to support Olivares 8 strikeouts.

NEXT GAME 
The JV Cardinals are back in action on Tuesday, April 25th against St. John’s Prep at American Legion field in Brooklyn at 4:30pm.

Maria’s 1-Hitter Leads Varsity Baseball Past Cathedral Prep

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017 –  Danny Maria was efficient and quick, needing just 77 pitches to lead the La Salle Cardinals to a 6-1 CHSAA ‘A’ division victory over Cathedral Prep at East River Park. With the win, La Salle improves to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the division.

The Cardinals jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a booming first pitch double to left center by Angel Fernandez-Diaz that scored Julian Nieves (1 for 2, R, K, BB) who was on with a walk and running on the pitch.  However, the hitting star of today’s game was right fielder, Christian Cueto, who went 2 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI.

Maria was stellar picking up his second win of the season while his ERA dropped to 1.50, his final line for the game 7 IP, 1H, 1R, 0ER, 4K, 0BB.

NEXT GAME

The Cardinals conclude their home stand on Friday with a CHSAA ‘A’ divisional game as St. John’s Prep pays a visit to East River Park Field #6 at 1pm.

La Salle JV Baseball Erupts for 20 Hits in Win

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – The 20-hits was easily the JV Cardinals highest output in two years using them to fuel the 19-7 victory. The Cardinals needed all 20 of those hits as Scanlan kept the game in reach with seven of their own hits, until LSA posted nine runs in the top of the seventh for the final margin.

Nicholas Rivera, just installed as the lead-off hitter, responded going 4 for 6 with 3R and an RBI, while also pitching two innings of scoreless relief.  Carlos Flores went the first four innings and gets credited for the win and Cristobal Rivera also chipped in with an inning of relief work to accompany his two hits and two RBIs.

However, this game was all about the bats as Omar Salcedo went 3 for 6, Franklin Olivares 3 for 5, 5 RBI’s; Angel Espinal 3 for 6, with two RBI’s including an opposite field ground rule double blast that clear the 80-foot fence in right field.  Sean Coles had three hits and two RBI’s.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals play Scanlan again this Thursday at East River Park Field #6 at Houston Street @ 1pm.

 

La Salle Rallies Late for Victory over Sacred Heart

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Monday, April 17, 2017 –  What began as a pitchers duel early broke open late and the La Salle Cardinals used a little small ball for four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pick up the 8-4 victory over Sacred Heart at Welty Park in Yonkers.  La Salle improved its record to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the CHSAA ‘A’ with two more league games on tap this week.

La Salle starting pitcher, John Michael Silvers (ND, 4R, 3ER, 8K, 4BB) locked horns with the Irish’ E Paulino to start the game and left the game after 89 pitches and on the short end of the stick.  However, Jervon Warlick (W, 1-0) came in eventually picked up the win going three innings giving up 1 hit while striking out seven.

Click here to see John Silvers throw a strikeout pitch! 

Julian Nieves led the Cardinal bats with 2 hits and an RBI. The decisive rally, in the top of the seventh, got started with Angel Fernandez-Diaz’ booming double to right center and was followed by a Jayson Polanco bunt, a walk, a fielder’s choice, safety squeeze, and a little league home run.  That combination of small ball and heart was exactly what was needed as Jervon shut the door 1-2-3 in the bottom of the frame.

NEXT UP

The Cardinals host Cathedral Prep on Wednesday at East River Park #6.  First pitch is 1pm.

JV Cardinals Fall against Packer Pelicans

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – On a day right for baseball the La Salle Academy JV Cardinals (1-3 Overall; 1-0 League) did all the wrong things including making 12 errors in a lopsided 5-15 lost to non-league Packer Collegiate at American Legion Fields in Brooklyn, NY.

A day after their hard-fought win against league rival Nazareth, the Cardinals were low energy despite going up 2-0 after one inning.  But that turned out to be an omen because even then a base running miscue cost La Salle a potential big inning.  Overall, missed fly balls, botched grounds and poor communication, led to the 12 errors also ruined solid pitching performances from Cristobal Rivera and Tristen Frederick.

Roberto Liz continued his hot start to the season going 2 for 3, 3 RBIs but it wasn’t enough as the offense managed just one hit the rest of the way.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals are back in action next Tuesday, April 18 for a league game at Monsignor Scanlan (915 Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx) at  4:30pm.

Cardinals Fall to Nazareth Late

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Thursday, April 13, 2017 – It was the first meeting of the two teams since last year’s playoffs but the outcome was the same as the La Salle Varsity Cardinals lost 5-3 to the defending champions, the Nazareth Kingsmen during a noon showdown at East River Park.

Nicholas Brito took the loss in relief as the Cards fell to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the CHSAA ‘A’ Division. Junior Julian Nieves pitched well going 6 innings giving up 3 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits while striking out 8 but ultimately La Salle was done in by the six defensive errors.

After grabbing the early lead and then falling behind, Nazareth tied the game in the top of the sixth then scored the winning runs via two bases loaded walks in the top of the seventh.

Julian Nieves and Gilbert Santos, Jr lead the offense with two hits and an RBI apiece. Gilbert also made the defensive play of the game robbing Nazareth off a couple extra runs when he chased down a deep opposite field drive to end the top of the sixth.

NEXT UP: The Varsity Cardinals travel to Yonkers to take on the Irish of Sacred Heart on Monday, April 17th at 3pm in Welty Park.

 

JV Cardinals Score Late for Victory over Nazareth

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 – In their first meeting since last year’s CHSAA A Division JV Championship game, the La Salle JV Cardinals (1-2 Overall; 1-0 League) scored an 8-6 victory over Nazareth in their first league game of the year at American Legion Field in Brooklyn, NY.

After jumping to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, La Salle let Nazareth right back in giving up three in the bottom of the frame on errors.  The rest of the game was a terse affair with late lead changes, heads up base running, clutch hits, a late inning rally and shut down relief performance for the win.

Tristen Frederick picked up the win in relief of starter Carlos Flores who reached the new max-pitch count limit. Roberto Liz went 1 for 2 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored to lead the team at the plate but for his shutdown performance in the bottom of the sixth while also going 1 for 4 with a triple.

The JV Cardinals play again today, April 12th vs Packer Collegiate Institute at American Legion, first pitch is slated for 4:30pm.

Cardinals Notch First Win of the Season

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Monday, April 10,2017 – Senior pitcher, Danny Maria picked up the win tossing five
innings of two hit ball, while striking out 10. Cesar Santana picked up the save as the La Salle Cardinals (1-2 Overall, 1-0 League) scored a 6-2 Division victory over Monsignor Scanlan in over five years at our first home game at East River Park.

As expected, the CHSAA “A” league opener on Field #6 drew a huge crowd on a gorgeous day, and they were not disappointed. The home team scored three in the bottom of the first and two more in the bottom of the second for an early 5-0 lead. Julian Nieves and Adrian Santos each went 2 for 3 to power the offense as eight Cardinals collected hits.

The Cardinals are back in action on Thursday, April 13th against Nazareth back at East River Park Field #6, first pitch is Noon.

 

NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE MASSEY TOURS LA SALLE ACADEMY

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NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE MASSEY TOURS LA SALLE ACADEMY

 

East Village, N.Y., April 4, 2017 – On Tuesday, Mayoral Candidate Paul Massey toured La Salle Academy, one of the oldest all-boys Catholic high schools in Manhattan.

Massey met with students, faculty, and staff of La Salle and spoke with them about everything from the school’s most recent State Championship to some of the students’ favorite extra-curricular activities, including the Cooper Union STEAM partnership and the newly revived band.

“I decided to run for mayor because of students like you,” Massey said, addressing four La Salle students. He explained, “This is the greatest city in the world, and it has been so welcoming to me that I want to ensure everyone else has the ability to receive the same opportunities, the same choice of education, and the same chance for success that I had the good fortune to receive.”

Massey, who announced his run for Mayor in 2016, has focused his policies on developing solutions to some of New York’s most pressing issues, including the opportunity for New Yorkers to choose a quality education aimed toward future success throughout the five boroughs.

Celebrating 169 years of Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition, La Salle Academy is flourishing in the Lower East Side. For more information about La Salle, please contact Ismini Scouras at 212-475-8940, ext. 204, email [email protected], or visit www.lasalleacademy.org.

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The mission of La Salle Academy, a rigorous college-preparatory high school, is to educate students of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds with special out-reach to those most in need. We provide a nurturing environment, which fosters spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth in the Roman Catholic tradition and the Lasallian spirit, as embodied in St. John Baptist de La Salle. We create experiences of community within the school and encourage each student to develop their gifts and talents for their own growth, as well as engage in the caring service of others, through its academic, extra-curricular and spiritual programs.

For more information, please visit www.lasalleacademy.org.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Paul Massey (center) poses with four La Salle Academy students during his visit to the school on Tuesday, April 4th.

For Cardinals, Moore is Too Much

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Sunday, April 2, 2017 – In a match-up against a “AA,” the La Salle Academy Cardinals dropped both games of their Varsity/JV double header 3-8 and 0-6, respectively to Moore Catholic at the Richmond County Youth Complex on Staten Island.

It was the first game in over two weeks for all four teams due to the bad weather, but the LSA Varsity showed no signs of rust. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, but that was all they could muster as Moore scored eight unanswered for the win. Julien Nieves pitched well but took the loss giving up five runs in four innings with 5Ks and 4 walks.

The Junior Varsity Cardinals never really got on track and were no-hit by a combination of Moore Catholic pitchers. Carlos Flores took the loss scattering four hits over four innings and giving up three earned runs.  The young Cardinals struggled to produce hits and runs which ultimately led to the loss.

La Salle Varsity and JV baseball teams have the week off and begin CHSAA “A” league play the week of April 10th.

La Salle Drops Opening Day Doubleheader

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Thursday, March 23, 2017 – La Salle Academy varsity and junior varsity Cardinals suffered losses on their opening-day games 6-0 on Varsity and 11-2 to non-conference, cross-town rival Xavier on a cold and blustery day at American Legion Field in Brooklyn.

Final scores notwithstanding, both games were close.  Varsity was down 0-1 going into the top of the seventh but Xavier struck for five to put the game away.  JV was tied 1-1 until the 3rd thanks to an RBI single by Angel Espinal but in the fourth errors and miscues lead to seven Xavier JV runs.

The next game will be played at American Legion Field on Thursday, March 30th at 4pm against Cardinal Hayes.

LA SALLE ADVANCES TO FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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East Village, N.Y., March 24, 2017 – In a thrilling matchup between two New York City teams, La Salle Academy varsity basketball defeated Fannie Lou Hamer High School 61-47 to advance to the Federation Tournament Final. With today’s win, the Cardinals will face Westhill High School in the Championship Game at 5pm on Saturday, March 25th at the Glens Falls Civic Center. This game will also be broadcast live on Spectrum Sports.

A game that began with a 19-5 La Salle run, the Cardinals would extend the lead to 11 points entering the 4th quarter behind the play of Isaiah Allen-Smith and James Bouknight. The Cardinals would solidify the win with strong defense and great teamwork down the stretch. Isaiah Allen-Smith led the way with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while James Bouknight added 12 points and Justin Rivera added 10 points. Senior and varsity team captain, Bryce Council, controlled the tempo with 8 points and 9 assists.

“What an incredible season and four years this has been,” Council exclaimed. “We have been counted out and overlooked…but we have been working towards these goals for years. The last two years we fell short, so this year our mindset was to be mindful of that feeling we had after those losses and use that as a part of our fuel to drive us. We are focused, we are on the same page, we play for each other, we want to win and ‘We Are La Salle!’”

“This team has been a true pleasure to coach and the focus of the team is to be the very best we can on and off the court, something we have achieved thus far,” said Head Coach Jerome Pannell. “It is, quite honestly, a true honor to be able to be a part of the resurgence of La Salle, not only the basketball program but the institution as a whole. La Salle Basketball has a rich tradition and this team, especially these seniors, are a true example of resilience, perseverance and the work ethic that is a pillar of being true Lasallians.”

The championship titles earned this season have come at an excellent time for La Salle Academy, as the school is being resurrected as a top-notch New York City Lasallian Catholic school, officially hitting wait-list admissions for the second year in a row after a 29-year drought.

La Salle now has nine total City Championship titles (1943, 1946, 1954, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1997, 2004, and 2017) and one State Catholic Championship title (1997). La Salle’s last appearance in the Federation Tournament of Champions was in 1997.

 

 

 

La Salle Marches in the NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade!

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La Salle Academy marched 300 strong – 100 more than last year – in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the oldest and largest parade of its kind in the United States. Over 220 of our student body, 25 staff and faculty, and over 50 alumni and family marched along 5th Avenue on Friday as the sun came out and La Salle came back with the vengeance.  The group was led – for the first time in over 30 years – by our La Salle Band as they played the La Salle Fight Song and other marching tunes. It was glorious!

Thank to Principal Kerry Conroy for “drafting” more boys to march this year than since we began marching again in 2015 or 2016 combined. Additional special thanks go to Band Leader Joe Alfano who worked magic with a small, yet strikingly game and talented band that broke through the vacuum with a flair. And finally, thank you to the alumni and trustees who joined us at Marty Cottingham’s office for a huge brunch.

 

 

Snow Day: Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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Due to the forecast of inclement weather, La Salle Academy will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. There will be no school and offices will be closed. Stay safe and warm. Happy snow day!

Varsity Basketball Wins State Catholic Championship

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La Salle Academy’s varsity basketball team defeated St. Mary’s of Lancaster 80-52 to win the State Catholic “B” Division Championship on Saturday at Fordham University.

Getting off to a slow start that had the team down 4 points at the end of the first quarter, Justin Rivera led the way with his strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter which led to a slim 5-point halftime lead for the Cardinals.

The game proved to be a tale of two halves as the Cardinals would outscore the Lancers 44-21 in the 2nd half to secure the victory.

Throughout, the Cardinals would force a total of 28 turnovers which dictated the pace and tempo of the game.

Sophomore Josiah Chandler led with a career-high 20 points, while Bryce Council added 14 points, James Bouknight chipped in with 13 points and Isaiah Allen-Smith finished with 12 points.

With the victory, La Salle has advanced to the New York State Class “B” Federation Tournament of Champions (Glens Falls, NY) of Catholic, Public and Private schools to be held March 23rd -26th. Game times and match-ups are TBD.

Check out some press coverage of this historic victory: https://nychoops.rivals.com/news/chsaa-class-a-and-b-championships

 

Students Attend NY Red Bulls Home Opener

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A group of La Salle students, including most of the Cardinal soccer team, attended the
home opener of the New York Red Bulls match on Saturday, March 11th! It was a cold day for soccer, but the boys were all smiles as they cheered on the Red Bulls to victory over the Colorado Rapids. The boys hope to make it to a few more matches this season. Go Red Bulls!

Alumni Gather In Florida

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La Salle Academy alumni are spread all over the country and the world. These men are a big part of La Salle’s history and legacy, which is why La Salle’s President and Vice President try their best to visit our alumni, nationwide.

Recently, President Dr. Guerriero and Vice President Ismini Scouras visited West Palm Beach, FL last week. Several La Salle Academy alumni gathered together in sunny Florida at a reception hosted by Dr. Guerriero and VP Scouras. The La Salle pride was strong, as many old friends reunited and learned about all of the exciting happenings at their alma mater including the comeback of La Salle’s band and digital learning!

Keep an eye out for more alumni receptions that could be happening in your area!

Cardinal Soccer Trains With The New York Red Bulls

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Bouna Coundoul, a former New York Red Bulls player and current trainer for the professional team, ran a two-hour clinic on Friday afternoon for twenty-five La Salle young men, most of whom are part of La Salle’s soccer team. The clinic was held in the school gym on 6th Street. Joined by La Salle Coach Pally, these young men worked tirelessly the entire clinic, running drills and practicing their penalty shots. Fifteen minutes into the session, the student athletes were already asking when the NY Red Bulls would be back. The students were able to learn about what it takes to make it to the professional level. Coundoul answered questions and signed autographs for the young men at the end of the session. The day was a great success. La Salle Academy would like to thank the New York Red Bulls for this special event.

  

Varsity Basketball Captures First City Championship Since 2004

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La Salle Academy captured the CHSAA Class B City Championship with a 78-64 victory over Sacred Heart at Fordham University on Friday night.  CHSAA Class B Most Valuable Player James Bouknight would score all 21 of his points in the second half to help secure the victory.

A tremendous team effort, Reggie Outlaw had 19 points and Korey Williams added 16 points as the Cardinals move on to the Catholic State Class B Championship. Isaiah Allen-Smith (12 points) and Bryce Council (10 assists) also made large contributions to the win.

La Salle (24-2) captures the school’s first championship trophy since 2004 and will take on St. Mary’s of Lancaster at 11 a.m. next Saturday, March 11 at Fordham University.

Tickets for Saturday’s game can be purchased in advance through La Salle’s Athletic Department ($5) beginning Monday, March 6, or at the door on Saturday ($10).

Check out this article featuring one of La Salle’s Junior, James Bouknight!

Varsity Defeats Moore Catholic to earn berth in CHSAA B Championship Game

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La Salle Cardinals varsity basketball, playing in the CHSAA B division semi-finals at

Varsity 2 2-26-17Cardinal Spellman, sprinted out to an early lead in their victory over Moore Catholic on Sunday afternoon.

Playing in the semi-finals for the 3rd consecutive year, the Cardinals used a stingy defense en route to a 40-20 halftime lead. In the second half, the Cardinals continued the trend of “defense first” on the way to the 68-46 victory.  Korey Williams led the way with a career-high 23 points while Isaiah Allen-Smith added 15 points and James Bouknight chipped in 12 points.

With the win, La Salle has clinched a spot in the CHSAA B Championship Game on Friday, March 3rd at 6pm to be held at Fordham University Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx.

Tickets for Friday’s game can be purchased in advance through La Salle’s Athletic Department ([email protected]) beginning Wednesday or at the door on Friday evening ($10).

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JV Comes up short vs. Regis 40-34

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JV Team 2-26-17Playing in the CHSAA “B” Championship game, JV Basketball suffered a heartbreaking
JV3 2-26-17loss to Regis 40-34. Entering the 4th quarter trailing by 3 points, the team was not able to overcome the deficit before falling to the Raiders. The Cardinals competed throughout the contest from tip-off to the final buzzer and although not the desired outcome, the team’s effort and hard work were on full display.

The Cardinals were led by James Felton (15 points), Carlos Flores (6 points) and Jaden Ault (5 points).

 

 

Freshmen Fall to Salesian 67-61

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Playing in the CHSAA “B” Championship game, the freshmen Cardinals faced off against
2-26-17 vs. salesian 2the top-seeded Salesian Eagles. Getting off to a hot start led to a tied game at the end of the 1st quarter.  The Eagles shooting from outside and transition would prove to be too much for the Cardinals as we would eventually suffer a 67-61 defeat. The freshmen were led by Theo Noble (20 points) Joshua Nolberto and Amadou Kouyate who all delivered another strong post-season effort.

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Basketball Playoff Update & Post-Season Awards

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JV Basketball:

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Playing in the Quarterfinals of the CHSAA B League, the JV Basketball team came away with a victory against Cathedral Prep 51-44. A close game throughout until the team went on a 8-2 run in the final minutes to secure the win and their spot in the semi-finals. The Cardinals were led by James Felton (20points), followed by Jaden Ault (12 points) and Jamari Watts (10 points).

*UPDATED SEMI-FINAL SCHEDULE*

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23rd @ Salesian High School

1:45 pm     #3 LaSalle vs. #2 Salesian (JV)

3:30pm      #2 LaSalle vs #3 Regis (Freshman)

Varsity Awards

On Monday, the CHSAA named James Bouknight ’18 MVP for the CHSAA B Division and Bryce Council ‘17, Isaiah Allen-Smith ‘17 and Korey Williams ‘18 were named to the All-League Team.

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Varsity Basketball Defeats Regis in Regular Season Finale

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Playing in their final regular season game, the Varsity team defeated Regis 60-52 on Friday night.

2-17-17 vs. Regis 2A tight contest throughout, Regis would cut the 4th quarter La Salle lead to 2 points before the Cardinals defense would string together 4 consecutive stops to seal the victory.

The Cardinals were led by Isaiah Allen-Smith(17 points/9 rebs), Justin Rivera(13 points) and Bryce Council(9 points/5 assists).

With this win, the Cardinals have completed a perfect(11-0) CHSAA B Divsion campaign and have tied for 2nd best regular season record (22-2) in La Salle history.

The Cardinals are the #1 seed in the upcoming playoffs and will play the winner of Moore Catholic/Regis on Sunday, February 26th.

Congratulations to Ms. Ann Straub!

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After over 40 years of teaching the Arts at La Salle, veteran teacher and Art Department Chair Ann Straub has formally announced her retirement at the end of this academic year.

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In her “retirement” La Salle is blessed to be able to announce Ann will be promptly rejoining the La Salle family as a member of the Senior Staff. Ann will begin as the Coordinator of Student Events and Cultural Enrichment beginning in June of 2017. She will have as part of her new portfolio a set of responsibilities for student special events, programs and assemblies, as well as a bit of alumni relations and fundraising.  Ms. Straub will be reporting directly to the President. La Salle couldn’t be more excited.

Basketball Playoff Schedule

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ Salesian High School

3:30pm      #3 La Salle vs #6 Cathedral Prep (JV)

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23rd @ Salesian High School

1:45pm      #2 La Salle vs #3 Regis (Freshman)

3:30pm      JV Semi-Finals

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

FRESHMAN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Fordham Prep (Time TBD)

JV CITY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Fordham Prep (Time TBD)

VARSITY CITY SEMI-FINALS @ Cardinal Spellman (Time TBD)

FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd  

VARSITY CITY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Fordham University  (Time TBD)

 

300 Guests At Accepted Students Breakfast!

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Nearly 300 guests arrived at La Salle Academy’s 2017 Accepted Students Breakfast on TCS_5632Saturday, February 11th. Excited students accepted into the class of 2021 were able to meet current Lasallians and learn more about all the opportunities available to them at La Salle. Each department spoke about the exciting projects going on in their classrooms. In addition, Vice President/Principal Conroy as well as Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, Danny Perez and Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, Ray Polanco, spoke about all that La Salle has to offer. La Salle is excited to welcome the class of 2021 in September 2017.

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School Closed on Thursday, February 9, 2017 Due to Snow

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Due to inclement weather, La Salle Academy is closed on February 9, 2017. There will be no school and offices will be closed. Stay safe and warm. Happy snow day!

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Coach Washington Named Varsity Baseball Head Coach

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The Athletic Department of La Salle Academy would like to announce the appointment of Chris Washington  as the Varsity Baseball Head Coach effective immediately.
Chris brings with him a wealth of coaching experience, including leading La Salle’s JV baseball team to its second consecutive City Championship in 2016.
Please join all of us in wishing Chris and his coaching staff all the very best for the 2017 season and beyond.

JV & Varsity Basketball earn Victories at Sacred Heart

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The JV Basketball team(9-10,6-5) bounced back into the win column with a 69-60 league win at Sacred Heart. Starting the game on a 16-2 run, costly turnovers and missed 2-5-17 vs. sacred heartassignments shrunk La Salle’s lead to 33-31 going into halftime. After tightening the defense and improving communication, the team was able to stretch the lead and secure the win. The Cardinals were led by James Felton (36 points) followed by Alijah Ludd(13 points).

JV returns to action Monday February 6th for an away game against Cristo Rey.

LSA Varsity (20-2, 9-0) earned a 92-65 victory over Sacred Heart in Yonkers today. With the win, the Cardinals earn their 20th win of the season and clinch the top spot for Regular Season in the Division. James Bouknight (23 points) led the way with Korey Williams (20 points/5steals), Isaiah Allen-Smith (17 points/10 rebs) adding huge contributions to the win. Bryce Council finished with 11 points and a career-high 15 assists. The Cardinals return to action for Senior night on Monday, February 13th vs St. John’s Prep.

La Salle Claims Victories in 2 of 3 games on Alumni Night

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Friday, February 3, 2017 – Starting the triple header, the Freshman were able to TCS_4639bounce back from their loss two days earlier with a 60-53 win over the Regis Raiders. A game they led throughout, the team was able to handle a late run by the Raiders securing the big win! The Cardinals were led by Amadou Kouyate and Theo Noble who each scored 16 points. The Freshman return to action next Thursday when they travel to Moore Catholic.

In our second contest of the night, the JV Basketball team suffered another close loss to Regis with a final score of 48-42. The score was tied throughout most of the game but late game miscues cost LaSalle the win. The Cardinals were led by James Felton(17 points) followed by Jaden Ault(13 points). The JV returns to action on Sunday at Sacred Heart.TCS_4722

In the finale of Alumni Night, the Varsity came away with at 71-60 victory over the visiting Regis Raiders. A tight game throughout, Regis was able to get as close as 43-42 before the Cardinals pulled away, securing the victory. The Varsity was led by James Bouknight (22 points), Isaiah Allen-Smith (18 points) and Bryce Council (13 points). The Varsity returns to action at Sacred Heart @ 1pm on Sunday. With a win on Sunday, the Varsity will clinch the CHSAA B Division Regular Season Title.

La Salle Senior Participates in Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition

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On Tuesday, January 31st, senior Nelson Millwood became the first La Salle Academy student to participate in the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition, the second round of TCS_4558this national poetry contest. The competition was held at the SUNY Global Center in the Global Classroom.

Millwood performed three different poems in a series of three rounds on Tuesday evening, competing against schools such as Horace Mann School and Brooklyn Technical High School. Cheering in the crowd were Millwood’s teachers, friends and La Salle’s Vice President of Academic/Student Affairs, Principal Conroy. Although Millwood did not advance to the next round of the Poetry Out Loud competition, he laid the groundwork for future La Salle Academy students to enter thisTCS_4570 competition. The next Poetry Out Loud Competition at La Salle will be in April. Congratulation to Nelson Millwood ’17 on his tremendous work.

Cardinals Face Salesian

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017: La Salle Freshman fell to Salesian at home 63-47. A valiant effort, the Cardinals were led by Joshua Norberto who tallied 16 points 2-1-17 vs. salesian

La Salle’s JV Basketball team suffered a nail biting 52-51 loss to Salesian. Down 1 with 10.5 seconds to play, the team was able to find the open man for a good shot but couldn’t capitalize the opportunity.

The team was led by James Felton(28 points) followed by Jamari Watts(11 points 9 rebounds).

Wednesday night in New Rochelle, the La Salle Varsity Cardinals (18-2,7-0) emerged victorious over the Salesian Eagles by a score of 60-47. The Cardinals would use a second-half run to overcome a 10 point deficit in the middle of the third-quarter behind Isaiah Allen-Smith (20 points/11 rebounds) and James Bouknight (15 points/5 rebounds).

All three teams are trying to action tonight with a triple-header vs Regis HS. The freshman tip off first at 3:45PM, followed by the JV at 5:15PM and concluding with the varsity at 7PM.

LSA Trustee Appointed President of Ethiopian Catholic University of Thomas Aquinas

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La Salle Academy Trustee, Brother Augustine Nicoletti, FSC, has been appointed President of Ethiopian Catholic University of Thomas Aquinas in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (see article below). Congratulations, Brother Augustine!

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https://manhattan.edu/news/archive/2017/01/brother-augustine-nicoletti-ethiopian-catholic-university.php

 

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