La Salle ParentNewsletter
For Parents and Friends of La Salle College Preparatory • Pasadena • California April 2019
Principal Ideas Welcome to April! Before going into all of the events upcoming this month, I want to take some time to recap some of the wonderful things that took place here at La Salle in March.
Courtney R. Kassakhian Principal
March was a month of transition at La Salle. On March 1 acceptance letters went out to qualified freshmen applicants. Accepted students were invited to a new family social organized by the Admissions Office and Student Life to get them excited for registration day, which took place March 9. All of our students involved did a fantastic job of showing off their Lancer Spirit and giving the accepted students and parents a sneak peek of what it is like to be a Lancer. And the accepted students liked what they saw: we had the highest turnout for registration day in over five years! We are very excited to welcome all of these new families into the Lancer Family.
Christian Service Awards
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Did You Know? In 1717, despite vigorous opposition from the Catholic Church, the De La Salle Christian Brothers were the first established reliugious order of consecrated laymen and the first order without priests.
Also in March the Archdiocese of Los Angeles celebrated its annual Christian Service Awards honoring students and faculty who have excelled in Christian service. Two of our La Salle seniors were honored at the event on March 19: Maya Enrequez and Amanda Feghali. Maya volunteers regularly at Union Station, and Amanda works regularly with pet rescues and participated in an immersion program last summer in which she helped build a garden and playground for a school in Thailand. Congratulations to these young women who are truly living out our motto of Learn, Serve, Lead.
Anxiety Awareness Assembly
In March we also had a viewing of the film Angst in a special assembly for the entire student body. Angst is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts and parents. The screening was followed by discussion in mentor classes and then a parent viewing of the film in the evening. Thank you to all of the parents who came out to view this film and learn more about anxiety and how it affects teens. We know our teens face a lot of Principal continued on page 2
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stresses, whether it is from pressure they put on themselves or pressures we may be putting on them as the adults in their lives. Our hope with the screening was to give students awareness of the issue and let them know that if they are feeling anxious, they are not alone and they can get help. Additionally about 25 staff, faculty, and coaches will be going through a mental health first aid training in August. The training covers anxiety, depression and helping students in crisis and non-crisis situations. I often say that the best word to describe our students here at La Salle is happy. With these programs we are working to make sure that remains true.
Spring Musical
March was also a busy month for the Arts and Media Department. Portico’s Arts Space was packed two weekends in a row for the Spring Musical, City of Angels. The cast and crew of La Salle students, under the direction of Dr. Jude Lucas, put on a truly fantastic production. Thank you to all the family and friends who came out to support our talented students.
Grandparents Day
April also brings prom, the last junior retreat of the year and, of course, Grandparents Day. Grandparents Day will take place on Wednesday, April 17, the day before we begin Easter Break. If your student has grandparents who are able to attend, I highly encourage you to ask your student to invite them. It is a very special day that all the participants greatly enjoy every year.
Graduation Requirements
After Grandparents Day, we begin Easter Break! Upon our return from Easter Break on Monday, April 29, there will be only 22 more school days before finals begin! Remember that La Salle does not grant graduation units for courses if students receive a final semester grade of D+ or lower. If your student is in danger of ending the semester with a grade of D+ or lower, talk to them RIGHT
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NOW about what they can do to earn a better grade: What assignments have they missed that they need to turn in? How are they studying? What are they doing during Academic Support time? Are they taking advantage of Student Success Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30? There are many resources for students here at La Salle, not the least being teachers who are willing and available to help students who ask for help. So, please also know you can always reach out to a teacher or academic advisor/counselor to discuss strategies for success.
Seniors Amanda Fegahli and Maya Enrequez
Christian Service Awards The Archdiocese Christian Service Awards were given to Amanda Fegahli and Maya Enrequez during a ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, on March 19.
Amanda Fegahli
Easter Wishes
As we head into Easter and Easter break, I wish all of our families a blessed and enjoyable Easter and a safe and relaxing vacation period. I look forward to seeing all of our students return to school refreshed and ready to finish strong on April 29.
Amanda volunteers at Priceless Pet Resuce 2 to 3 times a week (6 hours), to date, 520 hours of service. She walks the dogs, cleans the dog and cat kennels, does laundry and dishes. Recently, she has been assisting with the New Volunteer Orientation. In addition to her work at the rescue, Amanda helps with mobile adoption efforts. Finnaly, she works at Rustic Pathways (45 hours), and Union Station Homeless Services (72 hours).
Maya Enrequez
Maya volunteers every 3rd Friday of the month at Union Station, where she prepares and serves meals to the homeless. Maya also volunteers every Sunday at St. Barnabas Church (72 hours) where she teaches children about Christian faith through words and songs.
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Parent Association Report
Hi La Salle Families! On behalf of the Parent Association and Boosters, we would like to welcome the students and families of the Class of 2023, and new students transferring to La Salle. Congratulations and enjoy the next four years of high school. My advice for students and parents: The best way to get to know La Salle is to get involved in La Salle - be a participant and not a spectator. You will enjoy this new adventure! Cherry Agapito P’18,’20 Parent Association President
Next, I would like to thank all the people that joined us to help at the New Family Social and on Registration Day. A big shout out to Tammy Morioka-Shimazu, P’18,'20 and the Academic Booster crew, Jill and Thane Christopher, P’16,'18,'21, the Arts Booster Presidents, Ralph Ramirez, P’16,'18 and the Athletic Booster crew, and Krisandra Torres, P’21 Registration Day Hospitality Chair and William Po, P’21. Your support and dedication to La Salle are invaluable and very much appreciated. As we head into April and May, there are many upcoming Parent Association events and volunteer opportunities still available. Remember May 31, 2019 is the last day to log in your hours for the 2018-19 school year. (See page 11). Upcoming volunteer opportunities: • Grandparents Day Set-up - April 16th
• Grandparents Day - April 17th
• Crystal Ball Gift Basket Prep - April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Crystal Ball at the Noor- May 10th Furthermore, our last Parent Association meeting is on Tuesday, April 16th. Our featured speaker will be faculty member Mr. Magulyan'94, P’23. He will discuss the STEAM programs and courses offered at La Salle, and giving us highlights of our incredible STEAM space in the Blakeslee Learning Commons. Dinner and drinks will be hosted by Dr. Gray starting at 6:00pm, and the Parent Association meeting will begin at 6:30pm, followed by the Booster meetings at 7:30pm. Please come and support your Boosters. Being a booster is a great way to get involved and know what’s happening in academics, arts, and athletics. Remember you will receive 1 service hour for each person who attends the Parent Association meeting and 1 service hour for each person that attends a Booster meeting.
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In addition, as we plan for next year, there will be several positions available in each Booster group. Being part of the Booster Board covers all your 20 hours! Come to the meetings to hear more about the positions. Remember, a great way to get to know La Salle is to be a participant and get involved. Lastly, our annual Crystal Ball will be on May 10th at the Noor in Pasadena. It will be a fun-filled evening with music, dancing, auctions and laughter. Get your friends together and reserve a table at the Crystal Ball event. All the proceeds from the event and auction items goes back to the students and the school. Please come and show your support. Whether you’re attending the event or not, you can bid on auction items online at https://e.givesmart.com/ events/c1L/. There are some items online right now, but there definitely will be more to come. Keep the site as a favorite and check back often.
I hope to see you all at our April 16 Parent Association and Booster meetings.
La Salle’s Annual
Crystal Ball
May 10, 2019 • Noor, Pasadena We are committed to making this event a night to remember as we celebrate Hollywood. To make this happen we are asking for your support in helping our committee put together some inviting auction items. We are looking for donations big and small, from weekend getaways, event tickets to smaller items to brighten up our auction baskets. We also have created an Amazon wish list to make donating even easier! Thank you in advance and we hope to see walking down the Red Carpet at the Crystal Ball! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EBMPXYG8633Y?ref=cm_go_nav_hz
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Faculty vs Seniors Charity Basketball Game Goes to Overtime On March 27th, faculty members took on the Class of 2019 in the Duffy Lewis Gymnasium. Hundreds cheered the 7:00pm tip-off as the two well-matched teams battled to a 68 68 tie sending the game into overtime. The seniors finally prevailed 74 to 72 in this magnificent game! This charity game raised thousands of dollars with all proceeds going to support Riley's Race for Change that benefits our Lasallian sister school, Mount La Salle in Nigeria. This is a component of the Christian Brothers Twinning initiative that encourages Districts that are financially able to aid those Christian Brothers schools that are most in need.
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Senior Gift Class of 2019 Senior Class Gift will go toward installing awnings above the Amphitheater, to make the space more inviting and user friendly on hot days and in inclement weather for future Lancers. In honor of Mr. Bonacci's final year at La Salle, the Class of 2019 would like to dedicate their Class Gift in his honor. Members of the Class of 2019 are asked to make a donation (suggested dollar amounts are $5, $10 or $20.19) to show their appreciation for Mr. Bonacci and for the school. Seniors who donate $20.19 or more will receive the alumni T-shirt (as modeled by Senior Class Gift Committee members Bri Antillon and Brandon King) which can be worn in lieu of the uniform polo. Donations are due to Ms. Schultz in the Alumni Office (Room #348) by May 29th.
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Artists Lauded Congratulations to senior art students, Collette Allen and Katrina Yuzefpolsky. They have been selected to show their sculptures in The American Museum of Ceramic Art, (AMOCA). The exhibition will be on display April 13th to May 26th. Save the date for the opening reception on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm to see our students terrific work on display. AMOCA 399 N Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767. Museum: 909.865.3146.
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Crystal Ball Auction News The time is drawing near! Are you ready to walk down the red carpet? We are still accepting donations to make this tribute to Hollywood a night to remember! Some ideas include weekend getaways, event tickets, limo service, etc. We also have an Amazon wish list to make it easy! To show our appreciation for your support, you will be given credit towards your parent hours. Please contact Sonya Froio or Arlene Romero with any questions. https://www.amazon.com/hz/ wishlist/ls/EBMPXYG8633Y/ ref=nav_wishlist_lists_4?_ encoding=UTF8&type=giftlist
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Cardboard Regatta La Salle’s ninth annual Cardboard Regatta took place on Friday, March 29 at the Sierra Madre Aquatic Center. A beautiful, sunny spring day witnessed dozens of teams of physics students proudly transporting their cardboard creations to the Aquatic Center. Constructed with only standard or appliance grade cardboard and clear packaging tape, (No duct tape allowed!). the teams were charged to design seaworthy boats that would hold three of their team members and then paddle the length of the Olympic sized Sierra Madre pool and back. The teachers involved were quite proud of their students who were able to apply the physics that they learned in class to a real-life situations. “Paddle faster… you need an A!” - Concerned parent
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Financial Planning and Tax Planning in Support of La Salle The Planned Giving program at La Salle College Preparatory provides support to the School’s endowment through one of a number of Planned Giving instruments. The program is essential in supporting the long-term goals and Mission of our School.
Planning for the Future
In December of 2017, federal tax legislation overhauled the tax code; significant changes have impacted the filing of 2018 income tax returns. Despite concerns soon after the legislation passed that charitable giving would be hampered by the 2017 tax law, it appears that this is not going to be the case. It is important to note that the tax legislation was at the federal level and does not impact state of California returns (at least for 2018 tax returns). The following summarizes ways in which tax-efficient gifts can continue to be made. Donations of appreciated assets such as securities and real estate held at least one year A charitable donation of the current value of the asset being donated is available, and there is no tax due on the capital gain which would have been subject to federal and state tax had the asset been sold. The stock market is still strong after some slippage in early 2018 and again at year end. Increased giving can create additional itemized tax deductions With the higher level of standard deductions now in place, many taxpayers can utilize other tax deductions that might have been eliminated under the law by increasing charitable giving. Estate tax planning still has a role in charitable giving Though the threshold for the value of estates subject to taxation has risen dramatically, there is still a concern of many donors about outliving their financial resources. Donating during one’s lifetime in such cases is thus an issue.
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However, by bequesting gifts from their estates, the donor’s lifetime financial worries are addressed while still supporting the long-term goals in support of the Mission of our School. Using retirement plan assets to donate Taxpayers over the age of 70 ½ can make a direct transfer from an IRA to a charity of up to $100,000. This strategy is referred to as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This satisfies the requirement of the taxpayer/donor to meet one’s required annual minimum IRA distribution. The distribution is NOT included in one’s income, thereby creating the possibility of a lower overall tax bill for the year. Federal tax on a portion of one’s social security benefits can be lowered or eliminated by the utilization of a QCD.
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Utilizing these and other financial and tax strategies requires the counsel of one’s financial and/or tax advisor. However, these and other planned giving opportunities can be beneficial to the donor (from both financial and tax perspectives) and support the donor’s goal of supporting the Mission of our School. These planned giving strategies are available to benefit both the donor and La Salle College Preparatory. Please review the Planned Giving articles in future publications of both the Parent Newsletter and Lancer Magazine for ongoing updates in the Planned Giving Program. IN SUMMARY La Salle College Preparatory can provide more information, both generically and specifically, regarding the benefits available through Planned Giving. For more information, please contact Jon Keates, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at 626.696.4344.
Parent Hours: Remember to log your service hours and signup for upcoming events on Track it Forward. If you are unable to volunteer and attend an event, please remove yourself from the sign up list. This will give others the opportunity to volunteer instead. There are many volunteer opportunities from now until May, to complete your service hours. If you have any questions about the hours or the Track it Forward site, please send an email to Anna Sariol P’21 at lasallecollegeprep.volunteer@gmail.com. Cut and paste this address to reach the Track it Forward. site.
www.Trackitforward.com/site/la-salle-college-preparatory
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College Center News College Counselors Tam Ly, Owen Hou '90, P'21, Marcia Yu P'21
Seniors
Senior Presentation
This month, seniors will be asked to fill out the ‘Senior Graduation Survey’ on Naviance to let us know about their college application results - acceptance/denial/waitlist - scholarship awards, and what school they plan on attending. This is very important information for the graduation program and also to help us to keep accurate information that will benefit future classes. Parents, please remind your student to submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to the college where they plan to attend and decline other admission offers as soon as possible so that other students may be invited off the waitlist.
Juniors College Planning The College Counselors have met with all of their juniors who have completed his/her ‘College Planning Survey for Juniors.’ We will meet with all students regardless of their completing the survey. However, their responses help their counselors to best prepare for a productive meeting. Thank you for encouraging your son or daughter to complete the survey. Standardized Tests The next SAT test dates are May 4th and June 1st. The next ACT test date is June 8th. Students interested in applying to a UC campus are strongly recommended to take the SAT Subject test, also scheduled for May 4th and June 1st. Camp College Beginning on March 26th and throughout the month of April, juniors will be engaged in a series of mentor lessons designed to prepare them for their college applications. We will cover topics such as college search, how to prepare a resume, and how to get started with their college essays. In the summer, we will be providing college application and essay writing workshops. More information about the summer activities will be provided soon by the College Center.
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All Students College Fair and College Forum We will have our annual College Forum on Wednesday, April 3rd. New this year will be the College Fair which will take place immediately prior to the Forum from 5:30 to 6:30pm. The Forum will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:20pm. For those who aren’t familiar with our College Forum, it is a conference-style college night where you attend the session you are most interested in. The following sessions are planned this year: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Parent Forum (Parent Panel) Understanding UC & CSU Admission How to Find the Right College Fit The Arts: Application Process, Portfolios & Auditions Studying the Physical Sciences and Engineering Dollars & Sense Getting In: Tips for Admission to Highly Selective Colleges Preparing for Health Related Careers ROTC and Service Academies The NCAA, the Student Athlete & Admission Successful Transition to College for Students with Learning Differences Western Undergraduate Exchange & Other Scholarships College Admissions from the Colleges’ Point of View Standardized Testing Overview College Quickstart: Naviance Basics International Colleges and Travelling Abroad Understanding Nursing Programs
The following colleges and representatives are confirmed for the College Fair: ● Arizona State University ● Bennington College
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Biola University Chapman University Duquesne University FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles George Mason University Gonzaga University La Salle University Lafayette College Loyola Marymount University Marymount California University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mount Saint Mary’s University Pasadena City College Southern Utah University Syracuse University University College Dublin University of California, Merced University of Colorado Boulder University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign University of Massachusetts Lowell University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of Redlands University of San Francisco Washington State University Whittier College
NACAC College Fair
The NACAC College Fair will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center: Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We strongly encourage juniors and their parents in particular to attend this fair as it is the largest event in Southern California with over 200 colleges & universities represented. This is a great opportunity to gather a lot of information in a short period of time and also to demonstrate your interest in the schools you are considering at this point.
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In order to get the most out of your time, we strongly recommend students to preregister (free admission) at https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/ national-college-fairs/los-angelescollege-fair. In addition, we suggest that you park in the parking structure a block east of the Convention Center or across the street at the Paseo, as the Convention Center charges $12 for parking.
Advanced Placement (AP) exams
All students received their AP Exams Information Package including the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents, student checklist and schedule. The exam fees ($94.00 per exam) will be included in April’s tuition statement.
See Advanced Placement Exam Schedule this page The AP exams will be administered on the dates shown. On the day of their AP exam, students are not required to attend classes before or after their AP exams and are not required to wear their school uniforms. However, the school dress code still applies. If a student plans to come to school before or after their AP exam, they must be wearing their uniform. Exams can only be administered at the designated date and time. If there is a conflict due to school athletics or any other school related activity, please let Mrs. Salvatierra know as soon as possible.
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Advanced Placement Exam Scedule The AP exams will be administered on the following dates (all dates are printed in the school calendar): Monday, May 6 US Government & Politics, 8:00am Tuesday, May 7 Spanish Language and Culture, 8:00am Wednesday, May 8 English Literature & Comp, 8:00am European History, noon Thursday, May 9 – Chemistry, 8:00am Friday, May 10 U.S. History, 8:00am Computer Science Principles, noon Monday, May 13 Biology, 8:00am Physics C: Mechanics, noon Physics C: E&M, 2:00pm Tuesday, May 14 Calculus AB/BC, 8:00am Human Geography, noon Wednesday, May 15 English Language & Comp, 8:00am Macroeconomics, noon Thursday, May 16 Statistics, noon Friday, May 17 Microeconomics, 8:00am
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CIF Champions and State Championship Finalist
Lancer Varsity Scoccer Honors - First League: Emily Eslava, Tatum Mediano, Shelby Melin, Anaise Nugent and Sarah Ybarra Second League: Celina Akroush, Karina Guzman and Yocelyn Marquez
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City of Angels The Tony award-winning play "City of Angels" moves between the beautiful Technicolor world of Hollywood and the glamorous black and white film noir-in-progress of the same title. Witty and glamorous, City of Angels features a sensational jazz score, including popular songs, “You Can Always Count on Me,” “Tennis Song,” and “I’m Nothing Without You.” La Salle's 16-year veteran, Dr. Jude Lucas, directs the production and set design, and remarks, “It is an absolute delight to travel back in time with this talented cast and crew of over 50 students who have worked so hard to deliver excellence and enthusiasm for this musical.” See page 15 for show times and more information. City of Angels in now at Portico's Art Space
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All Seniors and their families are invited to purchase a
Lavendar Lavendar Dendrobium Dendrobium Lei Lei for the Graduation Ceremony
Leis are only $20 each Sponsored by La Salle Junior Class Seniors will be given their leis by La Salle staff while standing in line just before they walk into the Church for the graduation ceremony
Please see the Order Form in the Flyers file attached to this newsletter
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Arts Booster News & Events Coffee Coffee Coffee
 Arts Boosters will again be selling coffee at all arts events. This is an ongoing fund raiser to promote arts performances, shows and activities. We urge you to purchase some java to enjoy at home. A one pound bag sells for $12.00. Contact Jill Christopher (jcchristopher136@ gmail.com) or Carol Lee (clee@lasallehs.org) for further information.
School Wide Art show
Spring is a great time to stroll through the displays of student art work. The School Wide Art Show is scheduled on March 30th in the newly appointed Blakeslee Learning Commons from 4:00 to 6:00pm. It is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Music, Dance and Comedy are in the air! City of Angels is now playing at Portico's. For "City of Angels" tickets and information, call the hotline626-696-4415 or email artsatlasalle@gmail.com. Tickets are Adults: $17 and Students: $10 (any student, regardless of school or age). The performances are held at Porticos Art Space, on the grounds of St. James Methodist Church, located at 2033 E. Washington Boulevard. Pasadena, CA 91104.
Arts Boosters Monthly Meeting
Arts Boosters meet after the Parent Association meeting usually every second Tuesday of the month in the Linda M. Grinstead Theatre. This month's meeting is April 16. We invite you to attend.
How to Locate Our Flickr Album
Simply... Open Home page on the La Salle website. Scroll down to the blue VIEW MORE NEWS & EVENTS bar in the center of the page. Double click that bar, go to bottom of News & Events page. See Click here to view Flickr Photo Album. You will go directly to the individual subject files, such as Homecoming, CIF Soccer, Blakeslee Learning Commons and much, much more. Enjoy.
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3.14 - Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated on March14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for Lancers and math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, eat pie and, of course, toss a few creme pies to raise money for Riley's Race for Change.
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S&D Update La Salle Speech & Debate had a very busy February and March. From the first weekend of February, La Salle Debate competed at the University of Las Vegas, the prestigious Cal Berkeley tournament, and National Qualifiers for debate. Seniors Sebastian Dunbar and Jackie Henley went 6-0 in prelims, and got to the quarterfinals (top 8 teams) of the most competitive tournament of the season. Sophomores Rhyen Hunt and Maddie Cahill got to triple Octos (top 64) in debate. At National Qualifiers, Sebastian, Jackie, Rhyen, and Maddie all qualified to the National Speech & Debate Association competition in Dallas, Texas. They look forward to competing at the Tournament of Champions in Lexington, Kentucky at the end of April, and traveling to Dallas to the Grand Nationals in late June
AcaDeca Update On the weekend of March 16-17, La Salle hosted the Regional Round for the World Scholars Cup. Over 200 students participate in this event from various public and private schools in the area. Our Academic Decathlon Scholars excelled as they won both the individual title as well as the team title. Junior Colby Stenzel received the honor of being the individual champion. Similarly, his team - along with sophomore Matt Day and junior Ewan Painter - won the team title. This is the second straight year a team from La Salle has won the team title and the first time we had the top scholar. Our second team is comprised of sophomore Adam Lewczuk, sophomore Franklin Cheng, and junior Christina Chen. La Salle placed five of the top ten individual students and seven of the top ten teams in the competition. In the six multiple choice categories, seven different Lancer scholars posted the top score (there was a tie in Science). For those keeping track (like coach John Erb), our Lancers soundly defeated local rivals St. John Bosco and Flintridge Sacred Heart. Our Lancer Scholars only had five weeks to prepare for over 900 pages of material. They were exceptional in disseminating the information and crushing their foes with it on game day. The next step for the La Salle Scholars is the World Round in The Hague, Netherlands, in July.
Debaters spend an average of 63 hours of study before each tournament and consume over 11 bags of Flamin' Hot Cheetos per tournament. We don't know why.
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Academic Boosters
USED UNIFORM BUY BACK Tuesday, May 6th 4:30 - 6:30pm Wednesday, May 7th 4:30 - 6:30pm Thursday, May 8th 4:30 - 6:30pm Dining Hall Atrium We will buy back:
(New LS logo and shield logo ONLY) La Salle Polos La Salle Outerwear (jackets and sweatshirts) La Salle Vests and Cardigan Sweaters CKW Khaki Shorts and Pants CKW Khaki Skirts CKW Red Plaid Skirts La Salle Ties La Salle Dress White Button Down Shirts La Salle PE Shorts and Shirts La Salle Nike Sports Clothing
Buy back clothing MUST be in GOOD CONDITION NO stained, ripped, or torn clothing will be bought back
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Lancer Armory The Lancer Armory is the place to go for all your pre-game treats. We have great Lancer Gear and Spirit items too! Stop by and check us out.
14th Annual
Grandparents Day April 17 9:00am Dining Hall The Celebration Concludes at 11:15am
Matching Gifts
If you are an employee of a matching gift company, we would love to work with you. This is an easy way to raise funds for La Salle. If you are not sure if your company participates, you can ask your employer or contact: Tara Morales at: tmorales@lasallehs.org or call 626.696.4381.
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RYLA Awards We would like to congratulate the following students on being selected by the Pasadena and Sierra Madre Rotary Clubs for their Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), an intensive three-day experience for 10th and 11th grade students to develop their leadership skills: JoseďŹ na Alvarez, Neil Angsanto, Thomas (Beto) Clavijo, Justyne Dagdagan, Drake Jackson, Theodore Lee, Evan Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
Steinhoff, Marcos Vargas and Alison Wong. The conference was held the weekend of March 29th at Camp Cedar Crest in Running Springs, CA.
Alumni Scholarship
Ava Orefice '23 (pictured above with Principal Kassahkian and President Gray), has been named the Lasallian Heritage Scholar. This scholarship is sponsored by the La Salle Alumni Association and focuses on recognizing an incoming 8th grader who embodies the tenants of faith, service and community - pillars of our Lasallian tradition.
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Student of the Year Senior Kelli Samartin was nominated to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society student of the Year program. It is a seven-week fundraising event where students form a team and organize various components of fundraising. Kelli, shown above with her parents, Juan and Jacky, is the second La Salle team to participate. Kami Busbee and Jamila Jelks were participants last year. Kelli was one of the 15 Students of the Year for the Los Angeles area. Her team included Brianna Antillon '19, Emma Dillion '20, Sam Dilluvio '19, Alexis Flores '19, Katrina Yuzefpolsky '19. Kami Busbee and Jamila Jelks participated again this year as well. Kelli did this to honor her late Uncle Michael who died at age 40 from Leukemia. Her team set the goal of raising $50,000. There were 15 teams in the Los Angeles area chosen to participate and the area teams raised a total of $633,000 for the Society.
Faith, Service, Community The Purpose of Lasallian Education: to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to it. - The Rule of the Brothers of the Christian School, 1694
Saint John Baptist de La Salle Patron of All Teachers Founder, Brothers of the Christian Schools Let us remember we are in the Holy Presence of God. Live Jesus in our hearts... forever. Antillon, Flores, Samartin, Jelks, Yuzefpolsky, Dillion.
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April Highlights April 3 College Fair and College Forum Fair 5:30 - 6:30pm Dining Hall Forum 6:00 - 8:00pm Dining Hal April 4 New and Transfer Parent Recption 6:00 - 8:00pm Altadena Town & Country Club April 7 Feast Day of Saint John Baptist de La Salle April 8 Confirmandi Luncheon 12:00 -1:00pm Blakeslee Learning Commons Junior Class Retreat 4:00pm Departure Wrightwood, CA April 10 Junior Class Retreat 4:00pm Aproximate Return April 11 Huntington Hospital Blood Drive 8:00am - 2:00pm Duffy Lewis Gymnasium April 12 Senior Free Day Junior / Senior Prom 6:00-11:00pm Velaco Theatre Los Angeles April 16 Parent Association Meeting 6:30pm Blakeslee Learning Commons Parent Boosters Meetings 7:30pm Campus Locations
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April 17 7 Period Schedule Grandparents' Day 9:00 -11:30am Dining Hall April 18 - April 28 Easter Vacation April 19 Good Friday April 20 Easter April 29- 30 Student Life Campaign Days April 30 Birthday of Saint John Baptist de La Salle May 1 B6 Asembly Schedule Student Life Speeches and Elections National Christian Brothers Vocation Day May 3 B7 Asembly Schedule Student Variety Show 6:00 - 8:00pm Duffy Lewis Gymnasium May 7 Used Uniform Buy-Back 4:30 - 6:30pm Dining Hall May 10 Crystal Ball 7:00 - 11:00pm Noor, Pasadena
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May 15 Liturgy Schedule Founders Day Transforming Lives Since 1680
