Black History Month
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Basketball Playoff Updates
Varsity fell to Salesian 58-43 last night in regular season finale. They finished the year 14-9, 8-3.
The first round of City playoffs begins February 25 vs. Cathedral Prep.
JV defeated Sacred Heart 58-39 last night in the first round of playoffs to advance to City semifinals vs Regis at Salesian on Thursday at 5:30pm.
Freshman play in the City semifinals vs Moore Catholic on Thursday at Salesian at 4pm.
LaSalle Varsity defeated Sacred Heart
LaSalle Varsity defeated Sacred Heart 66-27 on Senior Night as Brian Bass led the way with 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Fellow senior Stephon Riley added 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Varsity moves to 14-7 overall and 8-1 in league play.
The Cardinals play their final home game of the season on Friday night at 7pm vs. Regis as part of the triple-header.
Photos from this evening attached.
Thanks,
Jerome
Jerome Pannell
Varsity Basketball
LaSalle Academy
“That’s what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that’s great, but I lead and teach. Those are the two things I concentrate on.” – Mike Krzyzewski
La Salle in the City goes backstage at the Met
La Salle Academy’s latest La Salle in the City excursion was a showstopper for students! Earlier this month, 11 boys participated in a unique 90-minute backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center.
Conducted by Met Opera Guild members, the tour exposed La Salle’s students to production areas usually not seen or imagined by the general public. Sets were being built and costumes were being created. The students also saw how sets were being placed and removed by huge machinery operating on a multi-tiered stage by hundreds of union employees. The students could hear the singers rehearse as well as see blocking in raked rehearsal rooms for upcoming productions.
The history of the old and new Met was discussed by a very knowledgeable tour guide but not before everyone took a seat in the nearly empty auditorium to experience the vast size of the 3,800 seat hall and the jaw-dropping 103 by 90 foot stage.
LSA celebrates Black History Month Mass at St. Pat’s
La Salle Academy was the only Catholic high school to participate in the Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, February 1st. More than 20 La Salle students and their families attended the Mass that was celebrated by Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
The La Salle family occupied the first six pews of the Church. Senior Noah Griffith ’15 gave the first reading while La Salle’s student government leadership, including Noah, Aidan Gomes ’15, and Adrian Corbin ’15, led the procession. His Eminence acknowledged La Salle’s presence and peeled off the procession to speak with the boys privately. After the Mass, he told Noah that he loved seeing the “sea of Cardinal red sweaters” and requested one for himself.
LSA to attend Archdiocesan Black History Month Mass on Feb. 1
La Salle Academy will be featured prominently at the Annual Archdiocesan Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, this coming Sunday, February 1st, from 2:00 to 3:45 pm. His Eminence, Cardinal Dolan will be the Principal Celebrant for this annual celebration of Catholic faith and black culture.
Nearly 30 boys and their families will celebrate the Mass and be seated together in the front of the Cathedral. Our students will be giving the readings and also leading the procession at the start of Mass.
Please join us on this special day, which is also the National Day of Prayer for the African American and African family.
La Salle Launches the Buckley-Aberer Scholarship
La Salle Academy launched the Buckley-Aberer Scholarship at Alumni Basketball Night on Friday, January 16, to a huge crowd. More than 80 alumni attended to cheer on the Cardinals in a triple-header against Xavier High School and celebrate the storied history of La Salle’s basketball program.
The Buckley-Aberer Scholarship was established in memory and honor of two legendary coaches at La Salle—Dan Buckley ’43 and William C. Aberer ’67. Coach Buckley led the Cardinals to four City Titles in basketball, as well as one City Title in baseball. Coach Aberer amassed more than 500 wins during his 35-year-stint coaching both J.V. and Varsity basketball. More importantly, they will be remembered for their personal commitment to each of their players. Coach was a “Life Coach” to many.
The Buckley-Aberer Scholarship will be awarded to financially disadvantaged students with superior academic achievement and a proven record of leadership. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the Buckley-Aberer Scholarship in its first year of inception.
La Salle President, Dr. Catherine Guerriero, announced the Buckley-Aberer Scholarship at half-time during the Varsity game at half-court. Coach Bill Aberer and Coach Dan Buckley’s daughters attended the event to kick off the scholarship’s fundraising efforts.
La Salle defeats Moore Catholic
La Salle Varsity defeated Moore Catholic 62-35 on Wednesday evening.The Cardinals were led by a pair of sophomores: Reggie Outlaw with 17 points(including 5 three pointers) and Bryce Council with 14 points and 4 steals.
The Cardinals return to the court on Saturday @ Salesian High School at 4pm as the finale of s triple-header.
A Taste of Italy
A Taste of Italy
La Salle Academy’s students had the pleasure of eating at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante, one of the finest restaurants in Little Italy on Mulberry Street.
Eight students were chosen to participate in this La Salle in the City site, including Joshua Mediavilla ’17,
Jancalo Mediavilla ’17, Gabriel Montez ’17, Adrian Corbin ’15, Brian Sanchez ’18, Arthur Escobar ’18,
Liam Henry Moran ’15, and Matthew Garcia ’18.
The boys’ dining experience began with appetizers, including fried calamari, baked clams, potato croquettes and rice balls. During the second course, four different types of pasta were served with various sauces, including alfredo, vodka, bolognese, and marinara. For the entrée, each student ordered his own meal such as chicken parmigiana, shrimp scampi and chicken scapariello. The evening concluded with traditional Italian desserts, including tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake.
It was a wonderful experience as the boys broke bread together and conversed over a great meal with La Salle President, Dr. Catherine Guerriero and proud alumnus and board member Carl Gambino ’76.
Interested in learning AFRICAN DANCE?
Instruction being given at La Salle on Thursday afternoons (from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm in the cafeteria)
(1/22, 2/5, 2/12)
You will perform at the Black History Assembly on February 26th!
Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry
Sign up sheet in the Main Office!
LaSalle Defeats Cathedral Prep 58-34
Brian Bass scored 18 points, captured 9 rebounds and dished out 7 assists, helping LaSalle Academy notch a 58-34 victory over Cathedral Prep on Tuesday.
Stephon Riley added 11 points with 7 rebounds and Davonte Mclain had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
The Cardinals return to the court at home vs. Xavier on Friday, January 16th at 7pm as part of the Alumni Night Triple-header.
Fallen Heroes Fund Raises Money for the Families of Murdered NYPD Officers
We, the La Salle family, will be raising money for the Fallen Heroes Fund to support the families of the two murdered NYPD officers, Officer Wenjian Liu and Officer Rafael Ramos.
La Salle Academy stands in solidarity with our brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep our families and loved ones safe in this great city. It is just that simple.
The students will be presenting the donations to the NYPD leadership and representatives of the two families in the beginning of February, so every cent matters. The amount that we raise is less important that the fact that we – the boys and the entire La Salle family – send our love and prayers and pennies to these families in memories of their fallen heroes. They are our fallen heroes as well.
The students have already begun their donations, but if any one of us want to make a donation, they can donate here online. Please know that EVERY penny donated will go to a separate fund expressly for these families.
Volunteer at La Salle’s Annual ‘Career Day’ on March 18
Our annual “Career Day” will take place on Friday, March 18, at the school located at 215 East 6th Street. The day will begin with a special guest speaker, Mr. John Catsimatidis, chairman and CEO of the Red Apple Group, who will address the students in an assembly at 8:15 am.
We are looking for volunteers to share their career experiences with our students from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Ann Straub at [email protected] or 212-475-8940, ext 376.
Varsity Basketball Defeats Sacred Heart 62-37
The Varsity basketball team defeated Sacred Heart 62-37 behind 18 points from Brian Bass. Reggie Outlaw added 15 points.
The Cardinals (8-5, 3-0) were powered by a strong second half run, in which they held Sacred Heart to 10 total points after giving up 27 points in the first half. Bryce Council rounded out a balanced attack with 6 points, 7 assists and 5 steals.
Figli di San Gennaro supports La Salle students
At Most Precious Blood Church on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, Figli di San Gennaro Inc.’s board of directors hosted a reception to distribute financial support to children, schools, the elderly, the needy and parishes throughout New York City. La Salle Academy is one of this year’s recipients, receiving a generous $3,000 grant towards student sponsorships.
Pictured: La Salle students Joshua Mediavilla ’17, Jancalo Mediavilla ’17, Gabriel Montez ’17, Adrian Corbin ’15, Brian Sanchez ’18, Arthur Escobar ’18, Liam Henry Moran ’18, and Matthew Garcia ’18, with Figli di San Gennaro board of directors, La Salle board member and alumnus, Carl Gambino ‘76, and La Salle President, Dr. Catherine Guerriero.
Two-sport athlete on a roll at LaSalle Academy
BY ROBERT ELKIN, The Villager | The East Village’s LaSalle Academy is noted for its baseball and basketball programs that eventually sent a number of its students to the pros.
However, LaSalle, at 215 E. Sixth St., has other teams, such as track and field, that are more low-profile, though it doesn’t even have a football program because of the school’s location. And did anyone even know LaSalle had a bowling team? Well, they do.
Now LaSalle is trying to upgrade the bowling team, though its members unfortunately have to travel a distance to the Whitestone Lanes in Queens for their league matches and to the 34th Avenue Bowl, also in Queens, for practice.
The Cardinals keglers reached the playoffs of the Brooklyn-Queens division of the Catholic High Schools Athletic Association but lost to Archbishop Molloy of Queens, 742-691, 807-651 and 829-578. Molloy thus moves onto the semifinal round of the citywide finals in early January.
Jonathan Glover rolled games of 201, 192 and 204 for a three-game series of 597. His high game for the season was 263. He felt good in bowling that high during the past regular season.
Many student-athletes concentrate on one sport. But some may do any number, depending on the season. Glover, for one, happens to be a two-sport athlete whose other passion is basketball.
Over the past years, Glover bowled recreationally at the 34th Avenue Bowl. He was so outstanding that he received a bowling scholarship to attend LaSalle.
Now that the bowling season is over on an interscholastic level, he’s switching from spinning balls down the lane to shooting them into the hoop.
He didn’t play in any bowling matches during one week before the break because he competed on the school’s hoops squad.
“It’s hard to play two sports at one time,” said Cheryl Glover, Jonathan’s mother, who doubles as an assistant coach for the bowling team, as well.
“He loves basketball, and bowling is something that I love,” she said. “He’s good at both sports. It doesn’t really have an effect on his schoolwork. He gets so wrapped up in the sports that he could forget about the academics. He tries to balance it out.”
It’s hard to pick one, but the 5-foot-10-inch junior said, if he had to, he’d go with the nonbouncing balls.
“If I had a choice to make between the two sports, I would do bowling,” he said. “I feel that bowling would take me on a better path than basketball will. And I am more talented in bowling than in basketball, for I picked up bowling faster than I did basketball.”
His coach, Ron Anderson, said playing more than one sport helps keep Glover on point.
“I love the idea for him to play two sports,” Anderson said. “It keeps his mental attitude straight, thinking what he has to do, and helps with his school work.”
Bowling season started in September with tryouts and practices. They learn the fundamentals of the sport, how to read the lanes’ condition, and learn proper technique for how to hold a bowling ball. Some of these boys even go to a bowling camp, and some of them are in their first or second year of competitive bowling.
“Last year they were in the CHSAA ‘B’ Division Championship,” Anderson said. “They are learning as time goes on. Next year we expect to have a great season. We expect to have everybody returning except one.”
During the offseason, Glover will compete in area basketball tournaments and try to hone his better basketball game. He’ll also be attending a bowling camp in Rochester, N.Y. In the summer, he’ll work on his bowling, too, as will some of the other players, working out on their own to improve their weak points.
Glover is in his fourth year of bowling, including three with his teammates at LaSalle Academy.
Coach Anderson attended Alexander Hamilton High School, where he was on the “B” Division Public Schools Athletic League championship basketball team in his senior year. He then went on to St. Francis College in Brooklyn and played under Coach Dan Lynch. He is more noted for being a basketball coach in “outside leagues” and has more recently turned his attention to bowling.
LSA Bowling Champions
On Tuesday January 6, 2015 LaSalle Academy JV faced Msgr. McClancy high school for the Bklyn – Queens ” B ” division championship. The results was favorable as we defeated McClancy 2 games to 1. Daquan King led all scores with a high game of 235 which he bowled in 3rd game to win the title . Freshman Michael Anorve also contributed bowling games 146 and 147. Other players who contributed towards the win was Noel Santiago, Alexis Jimenez and Eric Santana. This is our second year winning the ” B ” division crown. Congratulations to all our players.
LSA Varsity Defeats Hunter HS
LaSalle Varsity (5-5) notched a 54-42 victory over Hunter HS on Saturday.
Brian Bass led the charge scoring 24 points, with 11 points during the fourth period. He also contributed six rebounds and seven steals.
J’Nie Williams sank three three-pointers, scoring 14 points total while Reggie Outlaw added 9 points & 5 steals.
With the win the team matches last year’s win total and pulls to .500 going into league play which begins this Wednesday when Salesian visits for a JV/Varsity Double-Header.
Varsity Basketball: LSA vs Jane Addams Dec. 20th
LaSalle Varsity(4-4) defeated Jane Addams 63-19 on Saturday morning. The Cardinals were led by Brian Bass’ 19 points while Stephon Riley added 12 points.
The Cardinals return to action Monday vs. Manhattan Village Academy at 4:30pm at Home as part of our final Double-header before Christmas. The JV team will play Lab Museum United at 6pm on Monday.
Alumni Basketball Night
Some real basketball legends have come out of La Salle. Artest, Shammgod, Roche, McGuire. It’s a storied legacy that The Villager wrote about this week, chronicling our prowess on the court and the victories our teams have enjoyed. We’re proud of our renowned basketball program and are excited to see the legends in the making at La Salle today.
With the new season about to start, we want to keep you connected to it. Come out to our Alumni Basketball Night on Friday, January 16th. It’ll be a fun night of basketball and memories.
Alumni Basketball Night
Come out and join us for a fun evening as the Cardinals take on Xavier in a triple-header.
January 16, 2015
Freshmen Game – 3:45 p.m.
Junior Varsity – 5:15 p.m.
Varsity – 7:00 p.m.
215 East 6th Street Gym
La Salle will officially launch the Buckley/Aberer Scholarship at half-time.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner donation: $20
RSVP by January 9th.
Storied LaSalle program looking for next stars
BY ROBERT ELKIN | Let’s turn the clock back in high school basketball history and ask ourselves who are some of the greatest players ever to come out of the Catholic High School Athletic Association of New York City.
There are too many great ones to single out anyone. However, one hoop buff can’t leave out two players who eventually starred in the National Basketball Association where they made names for themselves. And they both played in different eras.
They are guard Dick McGuire and forward Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace. The latter played for six teams in the NBA, including the New York Knicks. And they both came out of LaSalle Academy.
But one can’t forget Jarrel Joye, the school’s all-time leading scorer, and Shammgod Wells, and still another ex-LaSalle sensation, John Candelaria, who was more known for his baseball ability than for basketball. Probably, Candaleria is the greatest multiple-sports athlete produced at LaSalle, for he excelled in basketball, too.
Is there another great player on the way? Right now there aren’t any marquee players on the roster of the boy’s varsity basketball team at LaSalle. They are all about evenly matched. But one never knows if a star is in the making.
“We hope that another All-American or even just a great player is on the way,” said Jerome Pannell, in his first year as head varsity coach at LaSalle, speaking before a recent afternoon practice session. “We are really young and we have a deep freshman class.
“We hope again that we can produce high-level student-athletes, and multiple-sports athletes, and guys who can go to the next level and have great success, as well.”
Pannell’s current starting roster includes seniors Brian Bass and Stephon Riley, Junior Traigan James and Sophomores J’ne Williams and Bryce Council.
Last winter, Bass scored at a 20-point-a-game clip and Riley went for about nine rebounds a game last winter. Including Bass, who is an All-City candidate, the Cardinals return four players from last year’s team.
“Guard play is a major strength on this year’s team,” said Pannell, a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and City College of New York.
Regarding their offense, he said, “We have a number of shooters. Shooting and team quickness are our other strengths. And our taller players have good speed and are versatile.
“Defensively, we should be tough,” he added. “We’ll most likely play man-to-man defense. Our weakness is that we turn the ball over too much. Our youth can be a weakness. We are inexperienced on the varsity level. As a team we are coming together.”
Despite having an extensive background coaching basketball at different levels and organizations and working at summer camps, Pannell is in his first year of coaching a high school varsity basketball team.
“Coaching is still very new,” said Pannell, 36. “It’s different because you are running an entire program, as opposed to organizing one team. It’s trying to establish a new foundation…and not just rebuilding. It’s trying to make something sustainable in terms of rebuilding.”
Pannell named Bass and swingman Adrian Corbin as co-captains.
“Hearing that players like Ron Artest came out of LaSalle induced me to come here,” said Bass.
“I think that we’ll go far this year,” Corbin added.
“We have a good group of kids who want to learn,” Pannell summed up. “I’m excited.”
Head Start Holiday Party
In the fall of 2009, one of the SSP mentors of a sophomore student proposed a service opportunity for her student and some of his classmates. The student’s mother worked in a Head Start program in Brooklyn. The mentor proposed that she and the students throw a holiday party for the children of the program. The mentor gathered donated gifts from her colleagues, wrapped them, planned food and arts and crafts for the children, and asked our boys to come and help run the party. It was a great success and the students (of all ages) had a wonderful time. La Salle students pair up with the children and help serve them food, play with them, and help them with the arts and crafts. Sometimes, some dancing takes place as well. We have turned this into a basketball team event. The mentor’s student graduated in 2012. However, she did not want this to end, and asked that La Salle continue to partner with her. We have gone each December since 2009. It provides a bonding experience for the team as well as an opportunity to give back to the community. As is the motto in many Lasallian schools, our students should “Enter to Learn, and Leave to Serve”. This is one more opportunity for this to happen. We are grateful to this mentor for her commitment to service and to La Salle Academy.
LSA Bowling 12/16/14
On Tuesday December 16 both JV and Varsity played the 1st round of the playoffs. The Varsity played Molloy high school and lost a very close match . They were led by the outstanding play of junior Jonathan Glover who posted 2 big games of 201 , 204 and a 197 game . Jonathan was followed junior Wilfredo Cueto who bowled a 176 game . The other 2 starters was junior Sidney Birch and senior Marc Tabales who both played great. The JV on the other hand won their match against St. Agnes high school and will play Msgr. Mc Clancy for the ” B ” division championship on January 12, 2015. Sophomore Daquan King led all scores with a high game of 206, Congratulations to our JV on their win and our Varsity who posted another winning season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and Thank you for your support this season.
College Financial Aid Night – Jan 13th @ 6:30pm
On Tuesday, January 13th, at 6:30 PM, we will be hosting our College Financial Aid Night. Mr. James Murphy, an alum of LSA and an expert in the area of college financial aid, will be here to explain the process and answer all questions. Any student that is looking to receive any form of financial aid for college must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be complicated and confusing for many families. Although the FAFSA cannot be submitted before January 1, 2015 for those looking for aid for the fall of 2015, (most colleges have a FAFSA submission deadline in February or March, but the sooner this is submitted, the better) we recommend that parents begin working on the process now. Go to the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov), create an account, and begin looking at what information you will need to provide. This will allow you to create a list of questions to bring with you to Financial Aid Night on
Varsity Basketball: Br. Arnold Tournament
This weekend the Varsity Basketball team went to the Br. Arnold Tournament, hosted at Msgr. McClancy. We went 1-2 on the weekend with a 77-65 loss to Automotive on Friday and dropping a 51-45 loss to Norwich(NY) on Saturday. We were able to break through with a win on Sunday with a 64-45 win over the Academy of American Studies. Brian Bass led the way with 20 points, 5 steals and 5 assists.
We return to action at home on Wednesday at 6pm vs. Summit Academy.
Exciting Alumni Day at Alma Mater
La Salle Academy held its First Annual Alumni Day on Saturday, November 15th, at its original home on Second Street.
The day was an arousing success as more than 200 members of our alumni, faculty, family, friends and students attended the event to reminisce about La Salle’s glorious past and reconnect with alma mater.
Attendees enjoyed a day of food from the Lower East Side, music that spanned the decades, and classroom tours. Many alumni brought their families along to give them a glimpse of their high school years.
La Salle plans to bring this celebratory event back every November to give alumni the chance to reunite and reminisce. We hope to see you next year!
Bob Lane ’58 singing the school song with La Salle’s students
Steven Eidlen ’70, Stephen Kerrigan, former faculty, John Nesi ’72, Leonard Eidlen ’72
Brother William Johnson FSC, Principal, with La Salle students
Raimeck Hill ’17 and Carlos Velazquez ’97
LSA Bowling: Varsity & JV 12/2/14
The final regular season JV and Varsity match was held on Tuesday December 2 at Whitestone lanes located in Flushing, N.Y.. The results was favorable for both teams. The Varsity won their match and increased their seasons record to 8 and 3. The win secured a spot in the first round of the Brooklyn- Queens ” A” division playoffs. The JV also won their match increasing their season record to 7 and 4. Their win clinched a playoff berth in the Brooklyn – Queens ” B” division playoffs. Marc Tabales led all scores for the Varsity with a 212 game followed by Wilfredo Cueto with a 202 game. Daquan King led all scores for the JV. The playoffs start next Tuesday December 9 , 2014 at Whitestone lanes 4pm. The Varsity will face division leading Molloy high school while the JV will face St. Agnes high school. Please come out and support your teams.
Varsity Basketball: LaSalle vs McClancy 12/5/14
LaSalle Varsity fell to Msgr. McClancy on Friday, 58-53, despite Stephon Riley putting 16 points on the scoreboard.
Though the Cardinals outplayed McClancy during the second half of the game, it wasn’t enough to overtake McClancy’s strong first half.
Riley was on the ball from the field, making 78% (7-for-9) of shots attempted.
Brian Bass contributed 12 points and Bryce Council added 10 points. Also chipping in for The Cardinals were Raigan James (6 points, 5 rebounds) and Tyler Martin (6 points, 1 rebound).
The Cardinals return to action next Friday at Msgr McClancy with the opening game of the Br. Arnold Tournament at 4pm vs. Automotive HS.
Bowling News
On Tuesday November 4 LaSalle JV and Varsity faced Bishop Loughlin high school. The results were favorable for both teams. The Varsity won the match and all 3 games increasing their standing record to 6 wins 1 loss. Jonathan Glover led all scores with games of 232 and 210 for 641 series followed by Wilfredo Cueto who also had a 232 and 209 game. The JV also won their match with Loughlin high school 3 games to 0. Daquan King led all scores with a 195 game. The JV record is 4 wins 3 losses. Next up is Christ The King high on Tuesday November 11.
Soccer team ends season with tough loss to St. Raymond’s
The La Salle Varsity Soccer Team’s season can be described as a season of highs and lows. With a young team, growing pains were to be expected. The 20-member team included seven sophomores and seven freshmen.
In the beginning of the season we experienced a number of tough losses that seemed like they could have gone either way. As the season progressed and they became more accustomed to one another, the boys really came together and started improving their game.
The highlight of our season was a stretch in the latter half of the year when we won three out of four games, including a 1-0 defeat at always-tough Kennedy Catholic and an 8-0 defeat against St. Edmund’s.
We went into the playoffs feeling very good about ourselves coming off of these victories. But we were ultimately eliminated after a hard fought game against St. Raymond’s, losing 2-1 in double overtime.
The boys were dejected but it should in no way take away from the growth and development that we saw on the field this season. Our young players gained extremely valuable knowledge and playing time that will be vital in the coming years.
Paulo De Souza, senior goalkeeper, was outstanding all year long and has earned himself All-League and potentially All-City honors. Sophomore Jason Criollo, a forward, earned himself All-League honors as well while leading the team with 7 goals on the season. Ultimately, the season did not end the way we wanted it to but the future is extremely bright for the soccer team here at La Salle Academy.—Brian Pally.
· Senior goalkeeper and captain Paulo De Souza
· Senior defenseman Julio Castillo
· Junior forward Damiano Nicolosi
· Junior defenseman and captain Daniel Gallegos
· Junior defenseman Brandon Molina
· Junior midfielder Cristian Perez
· Sophomore defenseman Michael Garces
· Sophomore midfielder Derek Criollo
· Sophomore forward Jason Criollo
· Sophomore goalkeeper Ricardo Deoleo
· Sophomore midfielder Jayden Lucas
· Sophomore defenseman Wilson Alexei
· Sophomore midfielder Jimmy Berrezveta
· Freshman midfielder Timothy Leong
· Freshman midfielder Anthony Urena
· Freshman midfielder Jose Mosso
· Freshman forward Bryan Otavolo
· Freshman midfielder Leonardo Velez
· Freshman forward Vince Arias
· Freshman defenseman Jean Heras
Cardinal Newspaper September-October 2014
Cardinal Newspaper September-October 2014
Hello everyone! My name is Noah Griffith. I’m the editor-in-chief of La Salle’s student body newspaper, The Cardinal. Everything from current events to school events will be covered in our monthly newspaper. Please check us out!
Alumni Day 2014 is Coming Up
Reconnect at Alumni Day 2014
Saturday, November 15 – Noon to 4:00
Welcome Back! Come on down to 44 East 2nd Street once again for a day of FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FOOD and it’s all FREE. It’s LSA’s way of saying “Remember, You are LaSalle”. Come for hot dogs, pickles and a bagel with a schmear!
We’ll be back in the Original School Building – from 1936 – that we lived in and learned to love for our four years. It’ll bring back memories and the best of friends. You’ll think of the good days, and some bad days too. You’ll be reminded of our great coaches and teams … Danny Buckley, Jim McDermott, Bill Aberer, Ray Polanco … the players – Artest, Shammgod, Roche, Candelaria, McGuire, and others! And the teachers … Mr. Quinn, Brother Brendan, Brother Carl Malacalza, Brother Bernard. You’ll meet the faculty from the past and the present … Alfred Cresci, Sr. Kathleen Doherty, Brigid Higgins, Steve Kerrigan, Frank McDonnell, Br. Michael McLaughlin, John Neering, Elizabeth Nolan, Jay Podell, Patrick Scarola, Ann Straub, Rocco Vaccarelli and others!
BRING YOUR FAMILY. Show them where you went to school and the neighborhood…Katz’s, Delancey Street, the new Bowery, the ball field and track down at the river…. and what they are all like now. These were four of your most important years of your life… share the memories with the KIDS.
MAKE THIS A NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER
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20th Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing a Great Success!
20th Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing a Great Success!
On October 9, La Salle Academy held its 20th Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing at the beautiful North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, NY.
As golfing legend Arnold Palmer famously said, “The most rewarding things in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.”
Well, thanks to the Christian Brothers, their lay and religious collaborators, and our supporters, we have been leading the way in Catholic education in New York City for over 167 years!
Some say Catholic schools are becoming like the dinosaurs; collectively, we say it is thriving in our classrooms and athletic fields, in our ministry and clubs!
Since its inception in 1994, the Cardinal Classic has raised nearly $1 million to help academically gifted, but financially disadvantaged young men receive a Lasallian education. It is through the mission and ministry of this great school that is enriched and advanced by each graduate, supporter and friend who has been touched by the spirit of Saint John Baptist De La Salle. Membership in this always-growing community of dedicated people requires an open and generous heart.
At the Cardinal Classic each year, we remember our brother and alumnus, Ray Downey ’55 whose life and death exemplified this generosity and faith. Like so many of his brother La Salle graduates, Ray’s commitment to service made a difference in this world. The La Salle community honors and remembers him as we presented the Annual Deputy Chief Raymond Downey Memorial Award to the foursome with the best score. This year, our winners were Tony Celano, Rod DeLuca, Howard Poretsky, and Martin Rodini, all friends of La Salle.
We hope that you will join us next year at our 21st Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Outing!
Pictured left to right: Matt Walpol, Frank Casucci, Bob Gottesman, Frank Grippi
Left to right: Jim Finnegan, Tom Cunningham ’71, Ed Berkman, Bill Guernier
Pictured left to right: Al Tosto, Charlie DeAngelis, Harry Santiago, Emir Liguori, David Mendoza
Pictured left to right: Judge Sal Alamia ’59, Val Lehr ’58
Peter Lehr, Robert Hemming
Anthony Taddeo and Carl Gambino ’76
Chief Joe Downey and Tony Celano
Sports News: Bowling
On Tuesday, October 14, both Junior Varsity and Varsity bowling teams faced St. Francis Prep. Varsity won all three of its matches and moved its match game wins to 4 -0 and its match points to 26 wins and 2 losses. JV on the other hand suffered a tough loss, moving its record to 2 -2. Wilfredo Cueto led with a 225 game followed by Jonathan Glover with a 207 game. Daquan King led JV with 201 and 205 games.
Next game is Tuesday October 21 when both teams will face St. Agnes High School. Currently and unofficially, Varsity is in first place followed by Molloy High School. La Salle faces Molloy on October 28. Please come out and support your teams.
Honors Assembly
La Salle Academy Honors Assembly
La Salle Academy distributed awards to its most distinguished students at its recent Honors Assembly. Gregory Thompson, Erick Santana, Nicholas Rosado, Jeremiah Katigbak, Derek Criollo, and Jimmy Berrezueta (pictured from left to right) all received second honors. Congratulations to all!
La Salle students volunteer with the Special Olympics
Nearly 80 of La Salle’s young men volunteered at the Special Olympics Metro NY Fall Championships on Randall’s Island in September It was a great day for our Lasallian boys who cheered, shadowed, assisted and organized game after game!
LSA defeats St. Raymond 3 – 1
La Salle defeated St. Raymond’s by the score of 3-1 today. Jason Criollo scored two goals and Cristian Perez added the third. The boys played very hard in tough conditions and walked away with the win. Our next game is Friday @ Kennedy Catholic.
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon – Oct 1st
On Wednesday, October 1, the Parents Association we will be hosting its Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in the school cafeteria. Parents are asked to bring their wonderful dishes to the main office in the morning. Volunteers are also need to serve these deliciously made foods. If you can be a volunteer, please contact Ms. Straub at [email protected] let her know what lunch periods you can be there. Lunch periods are 10:33-11:15, 11:18-12:00, and 12:48-1:30. Without your participation this event cannot be possible!
LSA loses 3-0 to Mt. St. Michael’s
Mt. St. Michael’s defeated La Salle by the score of 3-0 in soccer on Monday, September 29. It was a hard-fought game all around but we ultimately came up short. Our next game is on Wednesday @ St. Raymond’s.
Updated: Varsity Soccer Practice Aug. 18th
Varsity Soccer Practice will begin on Monday August 18th at 9:00 am. Please meet at La Salle Academy by 8:30 am the latest as we will walk over to the field as a team. Please make sure that your medicals are in order as you will not be allowed to practice or play until they are completed. Please come prepared with all of the necessary equipment and water for the practice. Any questions please email Coach Pally at [email protected].
Summer School HS Schedules
On the link below is a pdf with information regarding Summer High School Schedules.
New LaSalle Coaches
Dear Parents and the La Salle Community,
Please welcome our newly appointed coaches.
Mr. Jerome Pannell our Varsity Basketball Coach
Mr. Brian Pally our Varsity Soccer Coach
Mrs. Cheryl Glover our Assistant Bowling Coach
We are pleased to have them on our team!
Best
Mr. Ray Polanco AD.
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
La Salle Academy will offer classes in the following subjects: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Global 1 &2 Religion 1 & 2; Spanish 1 & 2;Biology and Chemistry
Registration will be on July 2nd and 3rd. Classes will start on July 7.
Pick up a brochure in the Main Office.
Failures in other subject must be made up in other summer schools.
The NYC Summer School will be held at the Manhattan Center for Science and Math ,East 116th St and FDR Drive. It may be available at other locations, if space permits
Registration is June 27 and June 30. Classes start on July 1
You need two special forms to bring with you to register. They are available in the Guidance Office.
Summer School is also available at some other Catholic Schools.
Parent Association Meeting Cancelled 5/22/2014
The Parent Association Meeting for May 22nd 2014 has been cancelled.
Junior Class: FDNY Form Due March 3rd
All juniors attending the FDNY Training on March 26th much have the permission slip filled and handed in by Monday March 3rd.
LSA Athletics Twitter page
You can now follow all LSA Sports through our twitter page: https://twitter.com/LSANYCAthletics, or just click the “FOLLOW LSA Sports on twitter” tab under Athletic on our lasalleacademy.org website.
Parents Association Meeting Cancelled
Today’s parents association meeting that was scheduled for today @ 6 pm has been cancelled.
LaSalle Academy 32 minute schedule Due to weather
Due to the current weather conditions LaSalle Academy will be running on a 32 minute schedule today. Students will be let out at 12:55 pm.
Parents Association Meeting Wed 5th @ 6pm
There will be a parents association meeting on Wednesday 2/5 @ 6:00pm.
School Closed Wednesday January 22nd 2014
La Salle Academy will be closed Wednesday January 22nd 2014.
All Extracurricular Activities Canceled
Due to the current weather conditions, all extracurricular activities have been canceled for today, January 21st 2014.
2014 Mid-Term Exam Details/Schedule
MID-TERM EXAM DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS
- Please note the day, time and room for each of your exams. Your teacher will remind you of your section number if there are multiple sections of your course.
- There will not be any homeroom on exam days. Report directly to the exam room if you have a first exam on a day.
- If you are late for school, you must report to the main office for a late pass. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE EXAM ROOM AS YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT A LATE PASS. You will not be given any extra time for the exam.
- If you are absent, you must bring in a note explaining the reason for the absence before you will be permitted to make-up the exam(s).
- All make-ups will be given on Friday, January 31st beginning at 8:30.
- If you have a Regents exam and a class exam at the same time, take the Regents exam as scheduled and see Brother William to arrange for the class exam. Any other conflicts should be reported to Brother William.
- Those taking Regents exams must use a pen with black or blue ink.
- You will be in the exam room for the full time scheduled. Therefore, take your time to read all directions, read questions carefully and check your work.
- Students who are entitled for extra time should report to Room 508 (Bio Lab) for their exams. If you do not wish to have the extra time, please inform the Guidance Counselors so that they do not have to get an exam for you.
Division B Bowling Champions
Congratulations to our LSA JV and Varsity Teams.
College Financial Aid Night
Ms. Conroy and Ms. Fields invite you to please mark your calendars for this very important date. College Financial Aid Ni
Our New Interim President
La Salle Academy is happy to announce the appointment of Ms. Candace D. Hammonds as interim President. Please click the links below for letters from President William D. Macatee and La Salle Board Chairman, Mr. Valentine Lehr ’58.
Lasallian Sponsorship Dinner
La Salle Academy will hold its Fourteenth Lasallian Sponsorship Dinner on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at our 215 East 6th Street school campus. All sponsors are welcome to meet the student and family whom they support.
LSA Cardinal Baseball Upcoming Events
- Aug. 5th – Mandatory Baseball Clinic for the American Legion Brooklyn 8 pm – 1pm (must bring full equipment, $75 fee and have all athletic forms filled). American Legion Brooklyn, East 102nd St & Seaview Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
- To been announced: some time in October. All LSA Baseball Teams will go on a weekend baseball tournament. (must bring full equipment, addition fees and information will be provided closer to event.)
- Oct. 4th – Parent Baseball JV & Varsity Meeting. This is a mandatory meeting. Please be there by 7pm.
- Nov. 1 – LSA will start to accept deposits for Tampa Florida Spring Training. Deposits must be in by Nov. 22nd.
- Mar 1st 2014. Baseball Tryouts for JV & Varsity. (bring full equipment)
Any questions, please contact:
Herbie Cruz 718-600-2185
[email protected]
*full equipment includes hats, gloves, black shorts, baseball pants and cleats.
First Soccer Practice Aug. 19th
The first soccer practice will be Monday, August 19th. Students must bring all physical forms filled out in order to participate. Forms are available at the main office. Please come prepare and ready to work hard. See you there.
August 2013 Regent Exam Schedule
The schedule for the August 2013 Regents.
Tuesday, August 13
8:30 am
Comprehensive English
Integrated Algebra
12:30 am
Global History and Geography
Wednesday, August 14
8:30 am
U.S. History and Government
12:30 am
Living Environment
Varsity Game: LSA vs, Brooklyn Tech May 22nd
Please come join us as we take on Brooklyn Tech. Wednesday May 22nd @ 7pm.
Getting To The Game
Richmond County Bank Ballpark is located on the most northern tip of Staten Island, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry terminal.
The easiest way to get to the ballpark from New York City is via NYC Subway and the free Staten Island Ferry.
Subway Directions
From Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island
Take the 4 or 5 to Bowling Green, the R or W to Whitehall Station, or the 1 to South Ferry, then a 25-minute ride on the historic Staten Island Ferry. Exit the Ferry from the upper deck and then follow the signs to the ballpark.
Staten Island Ferry Schedule: The Ferry, which is FREE, departs every 15 minutes weekdays from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM; every 20 minutes from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM; and thereafter every 30 minutes. On weekends, the ferry departs every 30 minutes until 7:00 PM and every 60 minutes thereafter. NO cars permitted on the ferry.
From Staten Island
The South Shore SIRTOA train terminates at the Staten Island Ferry terminal. The Ballpark is a 90 second walk from the Ferry terminal.
From Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island
Take the lower level on the Verrazano Bridge. Stay right to toll booths. Take the Bay Street Exit and follow school road to Bay Street and make a left on Bay Street. Follow Bay Street 2.3 miles past the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and make a right turn at the Parking Sign right before the Ballpark. Go down the ramp to the parking lot and enter the Ballpark.
From the Bronx, Westchester, Rockland and North
Via George Washington or Tappan Zee Bridge to New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 13. Follow directions to Goethals Bridge.
From New Jersey
Via Outerbridge Crossing (Exit 127 on the Garden State Parkway) into Staten Island. Take West Shore Expressway (440) to Staten Island Expressway (278 East). Take 278 to Clove Road exit 13. Make left onto Clove Road. At Victory Blvd., make a right. Follow Victory Blvd. to the end (Bay Street). Make a left onto Bay Street. Follow Bay Street past the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and make a right turn at the Parking Sign right before the Ballpark. Go down the ramp to the parking lot and enter the Ballpark.
Via Goethals Bridge (Exit 13 on the New Jersey Turnpike) onto Staten Island Expressway (278 East). Take 278 to Clove Road exit 13. Make left onto Clove Road. At Victory Blvd., make a right. Follow Victory BLVD until you reach Bay Street. Make a left onto Bay Street. Follow Bay Street past the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and make a right turn at the Parking Sign right before the Ballpark. Go down the ramp to the parking lot and enter the Ballpark.
Via Bayonne Bridge – Get off at Richmond Terrace. Make a right onto Morningstar Road. Follow for .4 mile to Richmond Terrace, make a right. Follow Richmond Terrace for 4.2 miles, until you reach the traffic light at Jersey St. Make a left followed by a right at the stop sign and follow the service road to the Ballpark parking lot.
Bus Information
From Staten Island
All major
bus routes terminate at the Staten Island Ferry terminal.
Cardinal Newspaper and LSA Art Magazine Now Online!
We have recently added our Cardinal Newspaper and LSA Art Magazine to our website. To access them simply mouse over the student tab and click on your selection. This will take you directly to a PDF version of each. We will continue to update and improve our website to provide better and more access to LSA information for student, parent and alumni.
Class of 2012 Graduates from St. Patrick’s Cathedral
On Thursday, June 7th, 2012, eighty-six seniors from La Salle Academy participated in the 163rd Commencement Exercises at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. William Hambleton, La Salle’s President, and Dr. William Macatee, Principal. The Salutatory Address was delivered by Kristian Kolen Ledesma Orleans, while Leslie Zhen gave the Valedictory Address.
The Following Seniors Received Graduation Awards:
General Excellence: Leslie Zhen, Gold; Kristian Orleans, Silver
Religion: Kristian Orleans, Gold; James Leonard, Jr., Silver
English: Alexander Rivas, Gold; Kristian Orleans, Silver
Modern Language: Jorge Barrenechea, Gold; Michael Vasquez, Silver
Mathematics: Omar Arias, Gold; Jorge Barrenechea, Silver
Science: Stephen Daarol, Gold; Omar Arias, Silver
Social Studies: Stephen Daarol, Gold; Michael Vasquez, Silver
Visual Arts: Edwin Lozada, Gold; Tsotne Gotsiridze, Silver
Music: Jordan DiNoia, Gold
Computer Science: Stephen Daarol, Gold; Richard Garcia, Silver
Baush & Lomb Science: Jeremy Bullen
Perfect Attendance: Hector Lopez
Manhattan College Alumni Society Peter Waters Medal: Jeremy Bullen
Signum Fidei Award for Service to School and Community: Brian Burgos
Br. Brendan Fitzgerald Memorial: Christian Santiago
Alumni Medal for Leadership and Scholarship: Victor Rosario, Jr.
St. John Baptist De La Salle Medal for Loyalty, Achievement and Scholarship: Stephen Daarol
Robert F. (Bob) Blickley Veteran’s Service Scholarship: John Denisiuk
Donato Lombardi Class of ’57 Year Book Editor: William Manning
New York City Comptroller’s Award: Omar Arias / Jorge Barrenechea
New York State Comptroller’s Award: Avery Brown
New York State Attorney General’s “Triple C” Award: Kevon Turnbull
Summa Cum Laude:
Mike Elisio Aguilar
Omar Alejandro Arias
Jorge Diego Barrenechea
Jeremy Philip Ramos Bullen
Stephen Jorge Daarol
James Paul Leonard, Jr.
Kristian Kolen Ledesma Orleans
Victor Rosario, Jr.
Jeffery Ross
Leslie Zhen
Magna Cum Laude:
Avery Brown
Brian Burgos
Edwin Castillo
Daniel Elias Colon
John Denisiuk
Jamal Elliott
Christopher R. Marte
James Mattew Martinez
Richard Matthew Ortega
Alexander Rivas
Christian Xavier Santiago
Christian Orlando Trivino
Michael G. Vasquez
Cum Laude:
Jesus Cabezas
Jorge Fernandez
Frank Garcia
Hector Lopez
Edwin Lozada
Vito Joseph Mannino
James Dylan Mifsud
Nickolas Anthony Miranda
Anthony Camille Obas
Richard Ramirez
Joshua Devon Smith
Below is a List of the Members of the Class of 2012:
Mike Elisio Aguilar
Omar Alejandro Arias
Jorge Diego Barrenechea
Rachid Alfonso Bennabi
Jonathan J. Bianco
Avery Brown
Jeremy Philip Ramos Bullen
Brian Burgos
Jesus Cabezas
Sebastian Calero
Xavier Anthony Campos
Jeffery Cardinale
Edwin Castillo
Matthew A. Cohn
Daniel Elias Colon
Stephen Jorge Daarol
John Denisiuk
Jordan Ignazio DiNoia
Jamar DaQuan Edwards
Jamal Elliott
Kevin Patrick Ellis
Jose Benito Escobar
Rashid Clyde Faroul
Andrew R. Farrugia
Jorge Fernandez
Roger Forde
Edgar Alfredo Galvez
Frank Garcia
Joshua Eric Garcia
Richard Eladio Garcia
Enrique De Jesus Gomez
Tsotne Gotsiridze
Eric Andrew Hernandez
Cliff Jerel Jean-Bart
Khari Johnson
Miguel Angel Landa
James Paul Leonard, Jr.
David Jason Lopez
Hector Lopez
James Elliot Lopez
Edwin Lozada
Mark Anthony Maduro
Miguel Maldonado
William Manning
Vito Joseph Mannino
Christopher R. Marte
James Mattew Martinez
Hector Antonio Medina
Joseph A. Melon
James Dylan Mifsud
Nickolas Anthony Miranda
Jayson N. Negron
Anthony Camille Obas
Nicholas Stewart Oliver
Ramon Paolo C. Orlanes
Kristian Kolen LedesmaOrleans
Richard Matthew Ortega
Jorge Michael Pagan
Da’Quan D. Parker
Leonardo Perez
Raniel Rafael Perez-Disla
Richard Ramirez
Alexander Rivas
Marcus A. Rivera
Christopher Robertson
Alexander F. Rosario
Michael L. Rosario
Victor Rosario, Jr.
Jeffery Ross
Christian Xavier Santiago
Ryan Christopher Sheerin
Joshua Devon Smith
Xavier Luis Soto
Shao Long Tan
Nick Todaro
Christian Ivan Torres
Christian Orlando Trivino
Kevon A. Turnbull
Peter Brian Valdes
Michael G. Vasquez
Christian J. L. Vella
Shammgod Wells
Julian Wenger
Louis Woodall IV
Leslie Zhen
Zachery Jacob Zinaman
La Salle Academy Financial Aid Applications
Dear Parents/Guardians:
I hope that everyone had a restful and happy new year. It’s that time of year again for current students to re-apply for financial aid. Attached are the PSAS Applications in English and Spanish. All students must re-apply for financial aid every year.
The deadline is Friday, February 3, 2012. Please complete these forms and mail them to the following address:
Private School Aid Service
PO Box 89434
Cleveland, OH 44101-6434
PO Box 89434
Cleveland, OH 44101-6434
Applications will still be processed after the deadline. However, Please keep in mind that financial aid is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Warmest Regards,
Anthony Chin
Course Selection Materials Available On-line
Course selection materials for the 2011-2012 school year are now available on-line for students and parents to view and/or download. Students will be getting hard copies of the course selection forms in class this week. These forms are due back to the office no later than March 21, 2011. You may access these forms by clicking on the following link: Course Selection Materials
Edline Grade Reporting is Now Available
Students and parents alike can now view the information teachers have sent to their on-line gradebooks. The report, customized for each student, can be found by going to My Classes and Shortcuts. Once there, click on My Content, Private Reports. There is a pull-down menu at the top which will list all of a parent’s children at La Salle Academy. Choose the student of interest.
The grade report giving the latest set of grades is the report “Semester 2 Grade Update.” This will give the update for all classes. It is anticipated that this will be updated several times per week.
Archbishop Dolan Visits La Salle Academy
Archbishop Dolan Visits La Salle
On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, La Salle Academy and St. George Academy co-hosted a visitation by the Bishops of the schools’ respective congregations. The schools held a prayer service with Archbishop Timothy Dolan of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York, who was accompanied by the Very Rev. Philip Sandrick, Provincial of the Fathers of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, Brother Dennis Malloy, Visitor of the Christian Brothers District of Eastern North America, Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, and Most Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop Emeritus Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford. After the prayer service, which was attended by the students from all three schools, Archbishop Dolan toured the building and met with students and faculty from each school.
A photo album of the Bishops’ visit is available at the following link:
Archbishop Dolan Visits
Financial Aid Application Forms Available for Current Students
Financial Aid forms are now available on line for current students at La Salle Academy. Choose the link Admissions, then Tuition and FInancial Aid, to access these forms. They are in PDF form and can be printed to your printer. Completed applications must be mailed, by February 11, 2011, to the following address:
Private School Aid Service
PO Box 770728
Lakewood, OH 44107-0034
Website Under Construction
Please pardon our mess while our new website is under construction. Like every great edifice, we have laid a foundation which will lead to the dynamic structure that will present La Salle Academy to you. Keep browsing to see what’s new as we continue to enhance the educational community that comprises our parents, students, and faculty.