February 2013 Volume Twenty-Two Number 6
Dear Parents and Guardians, One of the more pleasant expectations of my job is that I travel from time to time to areas where a critical mass of our alumni have settled to reconnect them with the current life of the school and thank them for their continuing support. One such area is the Gulf Coast of Florida, so I made a trip down there during exam week to see some of those good men. The travel schedule required that I spend one night in a hotel in Sarasota. I arrived in time to take a walk in the early evening. Everything was as I expected: the deeply tanned heading to and from the beach; shoppers galore; men with three possible accessories – a cane, a small yapping dog, or both; women in far greater numbers sipping chardonnay in groups of three or four, dinner menus in hand. At 4:30 pm. Snowbirds captured in their natural habitat. The next morning at breakfast in the hotel, it was different. At the table adjacent to mine sat six older Amish persons, three couples apparently, dressed identically, only the colors differing: the women in their white bonnets, the men all wearing sturdy shoes and suspenders, bearded without moustaches. They spoke that variant of Old German we casually call Pennsylvania Dutch, occasionally lobbing in an English word like “Everglades” or “pelican” when needed. The men did 90% of the talking; one woman never spoke at all. At one point they all began jumping up and looking excitedly at the Gulf beach across the way. I expected to see a tsunami heading right for us, or at least a seaplane landing. What I saw instead was two other pairs of Amish women beachwalking, one pair fussing with the sea gulls, something no one over the age of seven does at the Jersey Shore. I don’t know if my breakfast companions were happy to see them enjoying the morning sun or looking to make a positive identification prior to calling the Amish anonymous tip hotline to report some violation of cultural norms. What’s the connection? The retirees spending the winter in Florida were in context; they were the people I expected to see. I have no idea what would bring the Pennsylvania Dutch to the Gulf Coast (though I presume it wasn’t a horse and buggy). We expect to see them in Lancaster County or in the Reading Terminal Market. Out of context their appearance causes some puzzlement, a difficulty in reading what’s going on here in light of one’s previous scripts.
Context is important, critical at times. In fact, I think it is the primary reason for choosing a La Salle College High School education for your sons. Many good schools exist and can demonstrate good college outcomes. Few can provide the total environment we enjoy here at La Salle, one which creates such an extraordinary context for the ordinary business of teaching and learning: • One which teaches that success is an intermediate, not an ultimate end. It’s great to be successful, to achieve, to win. But we always do so for a reason, have goals like building up the community, demonstrating gratitude for what we have been given, adding to our capacity to be of service, or even simply glorifying God; • One which teaches that while it’s important to know, it’s more essential to think, perfectly acceptable to question, always necessary to seek to understand the opposite viewpoint in its context; • One that appreciates the value of sacrifice – that made by parents who certainly could have found other pleasant uses for $75,000 but who have chosen to invest it in smoothing a son’s path towards a whole, wholesome, and holy life, that made by teachers and staff who choose to sacrifice many extrinsic rewards to lead and contribute to such meaningful lives; • One that replaces the notion of classmate with that of a brotherhood, but a brotherhood which does not function as an exclusionary fraternity, but rather an open, tolerant, and inclusive community, recognizing all as brother and sister, particularly the unfortunate and marginalized; • One that teaches that while independence of thought and action is a value, responsibility and commitment are far more important ones. Thriving in an atmosphere of “wise freedom” in fact requires great self-discipline and focus; • That God is present, not just when we pray but in all the people and events of our lives. It is this context in which we all, teachers and parents, administration and staff, work together to help our young men complete the tricky business of adolescence successfully. Yet this work itself has another context, one provided by Him who identified the context for his own work so succinctly in the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John, “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” As we enter what can be winter’s most trying month, one where optimism and perspective alike can be particularly elusive, let us do so united in that prayer for your sons, our sons: that they may have life and have it to the full. Fraternally,
Brother James L. Butler, FSC President
U lt im at e S umm e r E x p e r i e n c e s
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La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.org
ACADEMICS
MUSIC
Academic Enrichment Programs Pre-7th Grade, Pre-8th, and Pre-9th Grades June 24, 2013 to July 26, 2013
Jazz Camp Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013
SAT Preparation Courses Math, Critical Reading, and Writing Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays June 25, 2013 to July 25, 2013
ATHLETICS
Writing Enrichment Meets Mondays and Wednesdays June 24, 2013 to July 24, 2013
Positional July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013
Rocket Camps Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013
Basketball Camps Boys Ages 9 to 15 June 24, 2013 through June 28, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013
Microsoft IT Academy Boys and Girls Grades 13 to 18 June 10, 2013 to June 21, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 19, 2013
Football Camp Boys Ages 8 to 16 July 22, 2013 to July 25, 2013
Lacrosse Camps DIGITAL DESIGN Boys Ages 11 to 16 Digital Images with June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 Adobe Photoshop Boys Ages 5 to 16 and Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Girls Ages 5 to 13 Monday to Thursday June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013 June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013 Peak Performance Camps Boys Entering Grades 6 to 10 June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013
Baseball Camps Boys Ages 8 to 15 Hitting Instruction July 1, 2013 to July 3, 2013
Enter to Learn
Running Camp Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 August 5, 2013 to August 8, 2013
Advanced Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Monday to Thursday July 1, 2013 to July 11, 2013
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro Soccer Camp Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 Monday to Thursday July 29, 2013 to August 2, 2013 July 15, 2013 to July 25, 2013
DAY CAMP Future Stars Day Camp Boys and Girls Ages 4 to 13 June 17, 2013 to August 16, 2013
Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Monday to Thursday July 15, 2013 to July 25, 2013
Leave to Serve
La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.org
All camps are held on the campus of La Salle College High School. For a camp application or additional information, please call (215) 233-2911 or visit www.lschs.org/summer
Office of the Principal M ich a e l A . O ’ Tool e ‘ 6 8 PRINCIPAL
Dear La Salle Parents and Friends, As we approach the shortest month in the calendar year, school folks also realize that it also one of the busiest. Just as the path to Carnegie Hall for musicians lies in “practice, practice, practice,” so does February at La Salle become the month to “prepare, prepare, prepare.” Our seniors are approaching their “100 Day” mark and have already begun to reap the rewards of their 3+ years of academic, spiritual and personal endeavors. The impressive roster of early college acceptances and scholarships, along with our athletic and extracurricular achievements this year, testify to a lot of hard work. Our recent deep runs into state competition for football, soccer (a first this year), cross-country, golf and water polo testify to the strong dedication and preparation on the part of our coaches, students, teachers, counselors, and, of course, parents. Across this Lasallian community we see evidence of St. La Salle’s injunction, “Put into practice what you want your students to believe.” Late winter and February begin another cycle of academic preparation as well. Just as the ink and digital code dry on mid-year assessments, we look ahead. Prepared in spirit and heart, our students face the next challenge of developing their rosters for next year. Our Academic Council continues its ongoing review of the curriculum, and La Salle students and parents can look to enhanced academic strength and choice in English, Science, Music, and Social Studies offerings next year. Now is the time for close perusal of the Program of Studies and equally close consultation with teachers and counselors to develop the best academic plan for next year.
Our Religion and World Language teachers began our retreat day appropriately enough with the rich tones of prayer and song in several languages. We were fortunate to be able to include teachers from Lasallian, Spiritan and Jesuit schools with insights on North and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Our speakers offered useful and reflective paths to an enhanced understanding of our school mission. We also joined in voice and spirit with fellow Lasallians from St. Mary’s Secondary School in Nikuru, Kenya, part of the Lwanga District with whom La Salle maintains a “twinning” relationship. Whether in Africa or in the Americas, we know that Lasallian schools begin with the care of the student and his needs. Thank you to the Mothers’ Club Enrichment Fund and to Geppert Company for the thoughtful sponsorship of Joe Ehrmann who spoke to both students and parents at the start of the second semester. Mr. Ehrmann skillfully blends a message of compassion, individuality and character. His presentation appropriately enhances our ongoing character education initiative under the leadership of Mr. James Fyke, Dean of Students, throughout the first semester. February is an important and busy month! Thank you again for all of your trust and work in support of this exceptional community. Sincerely yours,
Michael A. O’Toole ‘68 Principal
Last month, we welcomed an impressive group of scholarship winners for the Class of 2017 to our campus. Our student speakers at the reception, seniors Patrick May and Andrew Stone, warmly and proudly spoke of their growth as students at La Salle in spirit, mind, body and heart in both predictable and even unpredictable ways. We begin to welcome a talented and new class of Explorers in the Class of 2017 under the skilled leadership of Admissions Director Kevin Dougherty ’00 throughout the month. Thanks to the help of our parent and student community in spreading the word about La Salle. One way we are notably looking ahead is to gaze outward to the larger world of Lasallian schools for broader twentyfirst century educational perspectives. In November, teachers and administrators from La Salle participated in the national Huether Workshop for Lasallian educators in Washington focusing on the international reach of our schools. Bringing insights back home for our own students, we began this semester with a Faculty and Staff Retreat on “Lasallian Mission and Global Engagement.” Teachers from La Salle and with special ties to La Salle reflected on personal experiences in other lands. La Salle College High School – The Belcroft February 2013 3
Office of Academic Affairs T H O M A S R . B ARNA A S S I S TANT P R I N C I P A L F O R A C A D E M I C A F F A I R S
Upperclass Registration – Course Selection Registration of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors for the 20132014 school year will soon begin. This process traditionally begins in early February and ends at the end of March. Selecting courses over a period of weeks has a number of benefits. Primarily, it will allow the student body to get personally involved in the selection process while exploring options related to their ‘wants’ and ‘needs’. As is customary, current juniors will be the first to select their courses. Our 11th graders will begin the process during February in their Group Advisory class. Sophomore and freshmen students will follow in early March using the same means. Course selection for upperclassmen is expected to wrap up as we break for the Easter holiday on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Motivated by the spirit of “going green”, La Salle’s curricular guide will once again be used primarily in a digital format. It should be noted that students have already been using this registration resource located on the school’s website and in the Naviance scheduling software for the last few years. The updated Program of Studies will be introduced in advisory classes. Students will be reintroduced to La Salle’s course requirements and the curricular options at this time. These class meetings will be followed by additional and more personal interactions with counselors, teachers, and students. Parental involvement has been, and will continue to be, an important part in the development and oversight of the course selection process. Eventually, parents can expect to “sign off” on the list of approved courses their sons have selected. As described above, the course selection protocol presents each student with a meaningful opportunity to develop a personal curricular plan. This is intentional. If done properly, it will minimize surprises while producing predictable outcomes when schedules are received in August. Finally, the preregistration fee of $300 will be due before Friday, February 15th. It is further explained below. Overall, the registration and course selection process is described as follows: Brother James Butler, FSC announces the tuition for the upcoming year in his annual January letter to families. Academic Affairs then sends a separate follow-up letter to each family explaining the registration process and requesting the registration fee. This year’s fee is $300 (with $250 applied to the upcoming year’s tuition). The collection due date of Thursday, February 14, 2013, intentionally falls after the distribution of semester grades. This important deadline begins the school wide process of allocating resources for our upcoming academic year. Mr. Barna, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, addresses the student body through a WEXP broadcast in late January. This broadcast outlines La Salle’s registration procedures and timeline. Additionally, students are reminded of their registration fee obligation; without it the process does not move forward. Furthermore, it is assumed that students who do not pay their fee are not intending to return for the next academic year. Students review the updated Program of Studies with help from their counselors in Group Advisory classes. Additional guidance is provided in this small group setting. The process is managed weekly by counselors through advisory class. During this “What can I take?”/”What should I take?” segment, students consult their parents, teachers, and counselors. Mr. Barna and Mr. Coggins visit all Group Advisory classes to provide information specific to the administration of the curriculum. Meanwhile, counselors, teachers, administrators, students, and parents continue to discuss options associated with course selection. Completion depends on a variety of mitigating factors. One popular scenario includes sorting out general, regular,
and advanced placements in a variety of disciplines. This naturally slows the process and should not be viewed as a problem. During March, students and their parents review a “Course Selection Validation” form. A parent signature, approving the selected courses, finalizes the process. The selection process ends for the entire school in late March. Students and/or parents have until Wednesday, March 27, 2013, to request changes by working through the appropriate teacher and/or counselor. During the month of April and May, resources are determined and secured for the upcoming academic year. The office of Academic Affairs officially begins scheduling requests at this time. The success of this labor-intensive process is directly related to meeting deadlines with accurate and complete information. Please encourage your son to take the entire process seriously. May, June, and July are not the time for students to reopen their course selections. Students experiencing scheduling conflicts are contacted personally throughout the summer so that they can be resolved early. Once the school year begins there are NO course changes without compelling educational reasons such as a medical issue or diagnosed and documented learning difference. Changes made after the March 27th deadline are discouraged.
Note Regarding Academic Honors Grade point averages of La Salle students are determined twice a year at the end of each semester. It is at these times when our Honors Lists are compiled. Please be aware that semester exams have not been completed with the submission of this article. La Salle will continue to include its Honor Roll in publications such as The Belcroft as soon as grade point averages are made available. Additionally, you should know that La Salle proudly notifies the parish of each Honor student. Please recognize that La Salle has no control over how each parish responds to our request to publicize your son’s academic success.
Attendance Reminder With cold and flu season already here, there may be days when your son in unable to attend school. La Salle understands this. Please remember an excused absence is one that is due to illness or family emergency. If your son is absent he should be proactive. Contacting a reliable classmate the night of the absence and/or communicating with the teacher at the earliest convenient time is expected. Absent students are responsible for missed work. On a related note, it is important to clarify that outside of illness or emergency, school attendance is compulsory. A family vacation does not qualify as an excused absence. School holidays and breaks are published well in advance so as to offer parents an opportunity to plan their vacations at a time that does not interfere with attendance policies. Families and their sons cannot expect teachers to accommodate missed work/opportunities for any unexcused absence. Unexcused absences during midterm or final examinations are strictly prohibited. Please keep in mind that attendance throughout the school year is vital to a student’s academic success. There correlation between absences and grades is extraordinary. As a rule of thumb, students who miss school have grades that reflect their gaps in learning. Please support our efforts to have your son in school daily and on time. Remember, the school’s main number should NOT be used to report any student absence. All attendance matters are expected to be reported to the Attendance Line at (215) 402-4140 before 8:00 am. A note is required upon returning to school.
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Business Office M AR K A . G I B B O N S ’ 9 2 C H I E F F I NAN C I A L O F F I C ER
Tuition 2013-2014 La Salle College High School is a Catholic independent educational institution that emphasizes religious values and academic excellence. We depend on full and timely payment of tuition, rather than Church or government subsidies. La Salle makes every effort to minimize fees and tuition increases while providing the very best quality education consistent with Catholic values. When a student registers at La Salle we 1) hold a place for that student, 2) commit resources to optimize the educational experience of that student, and 3) design staffing, supplies, and programs based on the number of registered students. Each year we forgo potential income by limiting the number of incoming students when we commit a place for your son. Thus, once a semester begins, $1,000 will be retained from prior tuition payments should any student be withdrawn in the early days of the term. No tuition will be refunded for that semester for any reason beginning on September 10th for the 1st semester and January 31st for the 2nd semester. 1. Tuition for the 2013-14 academic year is $ 19,600.
2. Payment Options (available to all students)
a. In addition, the following fees may be applicable: $ 450 for a Senior Fee (grade 12 only), which includes actual retreat, yearbook, and graduation expenses, $7,980 for David Program tuition, $330 for all those in the instrumental or choral music programs, and/or $1,100 – $2,100 for those on La Salle’s private bus routes.
a. Semester Invoices If you do not enroll in the monthly plan, you will automatically receive semester invoices from La Salle due in full July 15 and November 15; late fee assessments begin on these dates. La Salle does NOT accept credit card payments for tuition, but HES (Higher Education Services), our monthly vendor, will accept credit card payments for BOTH semester and monthly invoices (with a convenience fee attached).
b. The non-refundable $1,000 payment made at initial enrollment acceptance is a tuition credit; registration for grades 10-12 occurs each spring and includes a non-refundable $300 fee collected separately ($50 is a rostering fee – $250 is a credit towards 2013-14 tuition). Application fees collected from prospective students are non-refundable and are not tuition credits. c. Scholarship and financial aid credits are divided evenly by semester. d. Returned checks generate a $15 bank fee, which will be passed along. d. Overdue balances cause monthly fees equal to the greater of $20 or 1% of the balance. e. Financial aid is available and must be applied for annually.
b. Monthly Installments
We urge all families who cannot respond fully and on time to semester invoices to please enroll in the April to January monthly payment plan offered through HES (800- 422-0010). There is a $40 per family membership fee.
3. All students must meet each semester’s obligation on time or must be on time in the Monthly HES Plan in order to attend La Salle. There are no other special payment plans, so please enroll in HES and stay current to avoid loss of student participation privileges. Should an unpaid balance still result, it leads to late fees and loss of both curricular and extracurricular participation, including reception of grades, transcripts, and graduation. If membership in HES is lost, full payment is due to La Salle immediately. 4. Contact Information Mark Gibbons Chief Financial Officer gibbons@lschs.org (215) 233-0296, ext. 4841 Kathy Curley Controller curleyk@lschs.org (215) 233-0296, ext. 4842 Connie Gill Assistant Controller gill@lschs.org (215) 233-0296, ext. 4843
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Academic Excellence Thirty-Three Scholarship Recipients La Salle College High School awarded scholarships to eighth grade boys based on their scores from the Scholarship and Entrance Exam administered on Saturday, December 1, 2012. On Thursday, January 10, 2012, thirty-three of those boys, along with their parents, attended a reception. The guests that evening were addressed by current seniors Patrick May and Andrew Stone and were hosted at their table by a student along with a member of the faculty/staff.
Principal Michael A. O’Toole and Brother James L. Butler, FSC with the Scholarship Recipients from the Class of 2017: Samuel Bauer Altier Saint John the Baptist School Colin Thomas Beveridge Log College Middle School Colin Bradley Borneman Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Michael Laszlo Capaldi Saint Hilary of Poitiers School Matthew Robert Clark Tamanend Junior High School Priest Alexander Cross Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Jack William Davies Saint Joseph/Saint Robert School Victor Salvador Diaz Saint Genevieve School Sean Patrick Diehl Grey Nun Academy Colin Engles Fowler Lenape Middle School Gregory William Galbreath Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School John Thomas Galbreath Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School Sean Michael Gimpel Mary, Mother Of The Redeemer School Seamus Andrew Heckard Mary, Mother Of The Redeemer School Christopher James Hladczuk Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Craig Robert Hladik Corpus Christi School Braden Francis Hood Abington Junior High School Liam John Kelley Indian Valley Middle School Timothy Patrick Kelly, Jr. Saint Joseph the Protector School Christopher Francis Kim Saint Albert the Great School Austin Lee Lordi Arcola Intermediate School Lucas John Gregory Klinger Middle School Peter Ormond Macoretta Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Daniel Joseph Madden Saint Ignatius of Antioch School Liam Donegal McLane Pennbrook Middle School Brennan Thomas Rietzke Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School Sean Francis Rietzke Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School Harry William Scanlon Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School Bruno Michael Shiffman Waldorf School of Philadelphia Kyle Paul Tokiwa Tamanend Junior High School Christopher Vaughn Tomlinson Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Cole White Saint Mary School Evan Thompson Wilt Jenkintown Middle School La Salle College High School – The Belcroft February 2013 6
In addition to the scholarship recipients, acceptance letters were mailed on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 to the remaining members of the Class of 2017. Registration for these boys will take place in mid-February.
Gaining A Universal Perspective by Jo Ann Cohen, PhD
Not too long ago, I visited Williamsburg, VA, a wonderful, historic town with 88 original structures and dozens more rebuilt to create the flavor and atmosphere of the 18th century capitol city of what today is the United States. Actors dressed in colonial garb permeate this mile long corridor where only horses, buggies, dogs, and pedestrians are permitted. Williamsburg allows visitors to immerse themselves in a tumultuous period of our nation’s history. Guests can enter the homes of former Williamsburg residents and meet actors who voice the thoughts and feelings of their 18th century counterparts.
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y first stop was at the Governor’s Palace. The guide said an eloquent and knowledgeable gentleman named Mr. Henry was speaking in the garden. Confused, I asked, “Who is Mr. Henry? What does he do here?” The guide looked at me in dazed confusion. “You don’t know Mr. Henry? He is a member of the House of Burgesses. He is extremely outspoken. I think he should be arrested for treason!” She moved her head sharply to emphasize her displeasure. “You mean Patrick Henry?” I asked tentatively. “Yes, of course,” she said nodding. “Many here are unhappy with his disloyalty to King George. There are others, however, who agree with him and believe that taxation without representation is completely unfair. The woman’s words stunned me. I have, of course, taken numerous history courses, but in all of them, Patrick Henry was considered a hero. His famous March 1775 speech in which he proclaimed, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” helped pave the way to the Revolutionary War.
a classroom ranged from first to eighth grade. Each was reading different material. Consider how chaotic the classroom was and how difficult it must have been for a student to concentrate. Today we recognize the value of silence. Some individuals have difficulty concentrating when another individual turns a page, walks across the room, or coughs. Ultrasensitive individuals are distracted when the heat or air conditioning turns on or off, whereas in less sensitive individuals the brain simply notes what is happening and dismisses it without interrupting the cognitive process. In other individuals, allowing music to play in the background drowns out distractions or makes sounds less predominant which also allows the individual to continue the cognitive process without interruption. Today we recognize that the ability of an individual to concentrate varies depending on a host of factors. The “best” way to learn depends on personal preference and cortical function and is unique for everyone.
Thanks to technology, we know much more about how gender differences affect cortical development and learning. We recognize that some of the most dynamic inventors were individuals who Visiting Williamsburg I gained new insights about early America. thought “outside of the box.” Their cortex was wired differently. In order to function, they had to find unconventional ways of As I drove home, I thought about how my perspective of the founding fathers had been challenged. These men were not heroes processing material. In some cases, they were prevented from continuing a traditional education. Many were considered less to many of the original Williamsburg townspeople; rather, they were renegades. While modern historians consider them brilliant, intelligent and less capable than other students, yet we are still many of their contemporaries considered them traders. They were profiting from their nontraditional thinking. Today we view these men of passion absorbed with a path of tyranny. They were in fear individuals with a new perspective because we recognize their contribution to society. They have names like Thomas Edison, of their lives. Perspective changes how we look at what they said Winston Churchill, Ludwig von Beethoven, and yes, Albert and did. Einstein. Perspective reflects current insight as compared with previous thinking. Take learning for example. In early America, children were made to read out loud. In that way, the teacher could monitor the child’s activity during the school day. Children in
Perspective helps us become less judgmental, and allows us to gain a global view.
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Pa re n t s St i l l Ma k e T h e Di f f e re n c e P RA C T I C A L I D EA S F O R P ARENT S T O H E L P T H E I R C H I L D REN .
Help your son prepare to combat peer pressure in school.
Seven character traits may determine your son’s success.
Peer pressure is a part of everyday life. It can be harmful – like when teens convince another to drink. It can also be harmless – like when teens ask another to eat lunch with them. It can even be helpful – like when teens convince someone to join a study group.
When you think of “good character” you may think of a person who is kind, generous and thoughtful.
In order to know when it’s okay to follow the crowd, your son needs to know how to handle peer pressure. Here’s how to help: • Talk about issues like drugs, alcohol, sex and dating. Make sure your son knows your family’s values and what you think about these topics. This will help him know when it’s time to stand his ground. • Banish bullying. Explain to your son that bullying is never the right thing to do. He should know that if a group of friends begins to bully another teen, he should refuse to participate. And if someone is in danger of being hurt, it is his responsibility to notify an adult. • Ask your son’s opinion on a few issues you are dealing with. Really listen to what he has to say. This encourages him to think for himself in many situations. Reprinted with permission from the February issue of Parents Still Make The Difference!® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2013 The Parent Institute®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
These are great characteristics for a person to have. But recently, research has been focusing on other aspects of character: zest, grit, self-control, social intelligence, gratitude, optimism and curiosity. Students who possess these qualities are more likely to succeed in school. They’re more likely to keep trying after setbacks. In fact, students with these characteristics are more likely to succeed than students who are intelligent but not as driven. To build: • Zest, show enthusiasm for what your son is learning. “Wow, zebra fish can regrow their fins? That’s really interesting!” • Grit, praise your son’s perseverance. “I’m really proud of how you stuck with that geometry homework until you got it.” • Self-control, give your son responsibilities. Being able to complete tasks at home without being reminded means he will be able to direct himself at school. • Social intelligence, suggest that your son put himself in others’ shoes. “Why do you think John reacted like that?”
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Pa re n t s St i l l Ma k e T h e Di f f e re n c e P RA C T I C A L I D EA S F O R P ARENT S T O H E L P T H E I R C H I L D REN .
• Gratitude, go beyond just making sure your son says please and thank you. Discuss why he feels grateful. • Optimism, encourage your son to look at the bright side of events. • Curiosity, help your son explore more about what he is learning. Head to the library or research information online. Reprinted with permission from the February issue of Parents Still Make The Difference!® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2013 The Parent Institute®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Who is to blame for arguments with your son? Teens and parents don’t always see eye to eye. It’s natural for parents to think arguments are all their teen’s fault. But before you lay the blame at your teen’s feet, ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you avoid bringing up past problems when you are discussing a current problem? 2. Do you stay on track when your son tries to change the subject by criticizing you? 3. Do you acknowledge that you may not have remembered something you said correctly if you and your son are disagreeing about something you said? 4. Do you recognize the point at which your son starts to feel under attack and stop the conversation to wait until you are both calmer? 5. Do you make a real effort to understand your teen’s position? How well are you doing? Each yes answer means you are trying to reduce the intensity of arguments you have with your son. For no answers, try the ideas in the quiz. Reprinted with permission from the February issue of Parents Still Make The Difference!® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2013 The Parent Institute®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Build your son’s vocabulary to improve performance on the SAT. English has the most words of any language on Earth. There are over 300,000 words in the English language, with about 35,000 that are regularly used. It’s no wonder, then, that the vocabulary section of the SAT can be so hard to prepare for. The test creators have literally thousands of words from which to choose! Luckily, there are ways your son can build his vocabulary. First, encourage your son to ask his English teacher for a list of words commonly found on the SAT. Then, suggest that your son:
Make flashcards. It’s the oldest trick in the book and one of the most effective. Once your son has created flashcards, have him spend ten minutes reviewing a selection of the cards at the end of each day’s homework. That little bit of effort will add up to a big payoff when he takes the SAT. Read. Reading is still the best way to build vocabulary. It shows students how words are actually used. Go online. Try out http://test yourvocab.com, which claims to “measure” how many words you know. Encourage your son to take the online test now and then take it again in a couple months to see how his vocabulary has grown. He could also visit other websites, such as http://vocabtest. com, which offers SAT-style vocabulary questions. Reprinted with permission from the February issue of Parents Still Make The Difference!® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2013 The Parent Institute®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Making a plan can increase motivation. When he’s working on something he wants to do, your son can be highly motivated. He’ll work for hours on designing the set for the school play, for example. So why do you have to keep telling him to finish her science lab report? One reason is that when you tell your son to do something, he may feel like you are nagging him and most teens have developed the skill of tuning out parental nagging. Still, there are ways you can motivate your son to do things, even if they aren’t high on his list of favorite tasks. You can: • Discuss the consequences. Acknowledge that there is probably a reason he’s avoiding the task. Then ask, “But what’s going to happen if you keep putting it off?” That way, you get him to recognize the consequences of not taking action. • Ask if he’d like to make a plan. “Let’s brainstorm and create a schedule that will work for you.” Teens are always more motivated to act on a plan they helped develop. • Help with time management. Teens often think that they can do more than they realistically can accomplish. You might say, “How long did the lab report take you last week? Maybe leaving 20 minutes won’t be enough time.” Reprinted with permission from the February issue of Parents Still Make The Difference!® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2013 The Parent Institute®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
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Mothers’ Club L I S A D ENT O N P RE S I D ENT
Upcoming Calendar of Events February 7, 2013
Mothers’ Club Meeting Auditorium – All Welcome
Mother/Son Communion Brunch 9:15 am
February 24, 2013 Mother/Son Communion Brunch Williamson’s
10:00 am
March 7, 2013
Mothers’ Club Meeting Auditorium – All Welcome
9:15 am
March 13, 2013
Fashion Show Spring Mill Manor
5:00 pm
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer help is welcome and appreciated at upcoming Mothers’ Club events. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up for the upcoming Fashion Show on March 12-13, 2013. If you are able to volunteer, please contact: Beth Napolitano beth100@comcast.net
Sunday, February 24, 2013 Registration 9:30 am Mass 10:00 am Williamson Restaurant Horsham, PA Guest Speaker: Steve Javie ’72, Former NBA Referee Tickets are $25 per person or $60 per family (two or more sons attending La Salle) Reservations are requested no later than February 15, 2013. You may indicate a seating preference or your son’s graduation year and we will do our best to seat you with his fellow classmates. Seating will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis as reservations are received. For additional information, please visit the school website or contact: Mary Frances Kelly mfkelly@comcast.net
Fashion Show and Dinner Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Cocktails and Tombola 5:00 to 7:00 pm Dinner and Fashion Show 7:00 to 9:30 pm Spring Mill Manor Ivyland, PA Save the date for this year’s event “Springtime in Paris”. Call your family and girlfriends and get ready to enjoy a night of fabulous tombola gifts, beautiful fashions, and exciting entertainment. Look for invitations in the mail this month, but in the meantime mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Tickets are limited, so buy them early. As always, your financial support is sincerely appreciated and donations are welcome. If you have any questions, are interested in volunteering, or would like to donate an item, please contact: Rosanne Campanella Helene Crozier rcampanella3@verizon.net crozierfamily@aol.com (610) 322-8513 (215) 499-3463
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Mothers’ Club ( C O NT I N U E D )
Mothers’ Club Alumnae Committee News Kathy Caramenico, Donnamaria Dolan, Roseanne Duzinski, Lynn Gates, Pam Grady, Karen Guerra, Barbara Houldin, Janet McBride, and Terry Millet
Sweet Deals For Sweethearts At Shared Treasures Find the perfect Valentine’s gift for your sweetie (or yourself) this month at Shared Treasures. Our shelves abound with “manly” gifts as well as beautiful accessories for your home, so be sure to check out these fabulous finds at our always fantastic prices. Shared Treasures is open each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Dunleavy Center, as well as the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 am until Noon. Tax-deductible donations of gently used items are also gratefully accepted and can be left on the covered porch on the side of Dunleavy Center. Please consider helping out in the shopif you have a few free hours during the month. Volunteers are needed to work either 9:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 to 3:30 pm. For information, please contact:
Mothers’ Club New York Trip Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Spend a fantastic day in the Big Apple and see the newest show on Broadway, “Motown the Musical”. Invite your mothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors for a day of nonstop fun. Tickets are $185/person. Buses will depart from Montgomery Mall (Montgomeryville, PA) promptly at 8:30 am. Box lunches will be provided. Dinner will be on your own. Buses will depart New York City at 8:00 pm and return to Montgomery Mall at approximately 10:30 pm. For additional information, please visit the school website or contact: Mary Chandler mary.chandler@aol.com (610) 287-3264
Barbara Houldin (215) 990-2843 bag553@aol.com
Ink Cartridge Recycling Don’t throw those used ink cartridges away because the Alumnae Committee will earn cash for its support of students by recycling them. You can drop off cartridges in the recycling bins, which are located in the Main Office at school, as well as at Dunleavy Center. Please call Kathy Caramenico at (610) 608-2950 or e-mail her at kcaram@ yahoo.com if you have any questions about this program. All mothers of alumni should be receiving our monthly newsletter. If you are not seeing it in your inbox and would like to be added to the distribution list, please contact Kathy Caramenico kcaram@yahoo.com (610) 608-2950
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Mother/Son Communion Brunch Sunday, February 24, 2013 9:30 am – Check-In 10:00 am – Mass and Brunch Williamson Restaurant Easton Road (Route 611) and Blair Mill Road Horsham, PA 19044 Guest Speaker Steve Javie ‘72 Former NBA Referee
$25 per person $60 per family (for those with two or more sons attending La Salle)
Reservations are required. No tickets will be issued. Your cancelled check or credit card statement is your receipt. Given the large number of expected guests, all reservations must be received by February 15, 2013. To make your reservation, please complete the reservation form and mail with a check. You may indicate a seating preference or your son’s graduation year, and we will do our best to seat you with his fellow classmates. Seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as reservations are received. Please be advised that the Mass will be offered and our speaker will present in the Elkins dining room. If we reach full capacity in that room, subsequent responding guests will enjoy Mass, breakfast, and a full audio-visual feed in the Adams room. This event could sell out completely, so please respond promptly. If you would like to sit with a specific group of friends, please enclose one check for the total amount and list names of all guests on the reservation form. Tables seat a maximum of ten guests. Please arrive by 9:45 am to allow time for seating before Mass. In the event that you have any questions, please contact: Mary Frances Kelly mfkelly@comcast.net
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Steve Javie ‘72
Former NBA Referee Steve Javie is a member of the Class of 1972 and played baseball, football, and basketball, earning All-Catholic honors in both baseball and basketball. Upon graduation from La Salle, he continued a baseball career at Temple University and graduated in 1976. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league organization, but was released after one year due to an arm injury. After his baseball playing career was over at age 22, Javie began working at Johnson & Johnson in their baby products line. Becoming uninterested in his job, he decided to pursue an occupation within sports, and became a baseball umpire in 1978. Upon completion of training, he was selected to work in the Florida State League. Looking to be promoted to the Class-AA Eastern League, he was denied entrance into the league due to scheduling conflicts and later a players’ strike. In June 1981, he left the organization over disagreements with executives due to the lack of promotion opportunities.
Steve’ father, Stan, was an NFL official from 1951 to 1980 and was assigned to officiate four Super Bowls. Steve had officiated basketball games at the high school level during the baseball off-season and used some of his father’s connections to land a job as an official in the CBA, where he worked for five years before being hired by the NBA in 1986. Upon arriving in the NBA, Javie developed a reputation early for having a “quick trigger finger”, and was believed to be one of the league leaders in calling technical fouls during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. In April 2003, Javie was the referee in Michael Jordan’s final game of his fifteen year NBA career. He spent twenty-six seasons as an NBA official and retired following the 2011-12 season. Steve and his wife, Mary Ellen, were married in 1991. Together, they started the Javie Foundation for Charity to raise money for homeless, disabled, abused, and neglected children. Their annual golf tournament has raised over $1 million and supports a variety of causes in the Philadelphia Area.
CUT HERE Please return with your check payable to the La Salle Mothers’ Club
Payment must be made prior to the event. Please mail your check and form or register online via a secure server at
and mail no later than February 15, 2013 to: No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Mary Chandler February 15, 2013. 970 Turnberry Circle Schwenksville, PA 19473 RESERVATION CONTACT PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL TOTAL ENCLOSED $
Please list the names of all parties attending and the graduation year of the son(s) attending. All names must be listed on a single reservation form and payment for all must accompany the reservation in order to reserve a table for ten. NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR NAME CIRCLE ONE Mother/Son YEAR
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Comedy Night
February 7, 2013 Monthly Meeting Study Commons 6:30 pm
“Laughing Matters” Sunday, February 10, 2013 5:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Gerard Brett, College Counseling February 10, 2013 Comedy Night – Laughing Matters Cafeteria/Auditorium 5:30 pm March 7, 2013 Monthly Meeting Study Commons 6:30 pm Guest Speaker: Mary Kay Weeks, Face to Face March 10, 2013 Father/Son Bowling Facenda-Whitaker Lanes 2:30 pm
All of the above is included in the price of a $20 ticket (purchased in advance online www.lschs.org/ molcomedynight ) or $25/person the day of the show.
April 11, 2013 Monthly Meeting (Nominations Meeting) Study Commons 6:30 pm April 21, 2013 Father/Son Baseball Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. May 2, 2013 Monthly Meeting (Installation of New Officers) Study Commons 6:30 pm May 16, 2013 End of Year BBQ The Pit 6:30 pm
Bring your son, family, and friends to the 2nd Annual Comedy Night. With football over and your Sunday afternoon’s freed up, this will be a great way to stay connected with your friends, meet new and interesting people and share in the spirit of fun with the extended La Salle family. This year we will be featuring Joey Callahan and Chip Chantry, who is skyrocketing in the Philly comedy scene, and will be followed by headliner Christine Rich. Christine is winner of the Budweiser Ladies of Laughter award and has opened for Jerry Seinfeld and has also appeared on Comedy Central. This event is sure to be a fun evening and material will be suited for those high school ages and above.
Father/Son Bowling Sunday, March 10, 2013 2:30 pm Facenda-Whitaker Lanes Come and join other La Salle dads with your son for an afternoon of fun and camaraderie at Facenda-Whitaker Lanes in East Norriton. The event includes bowling, food/ drink, and prizes For more information or to register for this event, see our flyer in the Belcroft and on the La Salle website.
Father/Son Baseball Sunday, April 21, 2013 Join us for a fun-filled bus trip to Baltimore where the Orioles will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. This yearly trip always proves to be a great time for all involved and after the game both fathers and sons can enjoy the Baltimore Harbor and grab a bite at any one of the great restaurants, including Dick’s Last Resort, a unique interactive restaurant environment where their staff bring more than food to the table (like a side of torment). A day full of memories and laughs will be your souvenir of time spent together.
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Attention All La Salle Fathers and Sons
Challenge your Father or Son to a game! Whether you can bowl or not, it’s a great way to spend time together!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Registration 2:00 p.m. • Bowling 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
$25.00 per person includes shoe rental and sumptuous buffet. Please register and pay in advance (see below).
Prizes for high game(s), strike on Red Pin, 50/50 Drawing and more! SPORTS & MEMORABILIA SILENT AUCTION – This special added attraction is back by popular demand and
will continue throughout the event. Featured items will include memorabilia from Phillies legends from the 1980/2008 World Series. Also included will be classics like Yogi Berra and Willie Mays, as well as modern day sports legends like Michael Jordan. This is a great time to buy gifts for Easter, Fathers Day, Birthday or Graduation. All proceeds will go to The Men of LaSalle organization. Accepted payments will be credit card, cash or check.
Facenda-Whitaker Lanes 2912 Swede Road • East Norriton, PA 19401 • www.facendawhitaker.com • 610-272-6547 Note: Bowlers may only register and pay at the door if event is not sold out. Please register online No Later Than March 6th. You may pay at the door (if event not sold out), but please email Joe Borek, joeborek2002@yahoo.com with a heads-up ASAP.
Go to www.lschs.org/molbowling
Ministry and Service L E W I S C L AR K D I RE C T O R O F C A M P U S M I N I S TR Y
Freshmen Retreats (Theme: Lasallian Identity) September 26, 2012 (1A-5A) September 26, 2012 (6A-10A) Sophomore Retreats (Theme: The Road to Emmaus) April 10, 2013 (1B, 2B, ½ 3B) April 11, 2013 (½ 3B, 4B, 5B) April 23, 2013 (6B, 7B, ½ 8B) April 24, 2013 (½ 8B, 9B, 10B) Junior Retreats (Theme: Choices) February 5, 2013 (1C/2C) February 11, 2013 (3C/4C) February 12, 2013 (5C/6C) February 26, 2013 (7C/8C) February 27, 2013 (9C/10C) Senior Retreats Kairos 37-87 Kairos 37-88 Kairos 37-89 Kairos 37-90 Kairos 37-91 Kairos 37-92 One-Day Retreat
Grade Level Opportunities Freshmen Branch Out-Day Junior Urban Challenge
November 2 – 5, 2012 November 6 – 9, 2012 December 11– 14, 2012 January 29 – February 1, 2013 March 5 – March 8, 2013 April 16 – 19, 2013 December 4, 2012
School Wide Liturgies and Prayer Services Opening of School Liturgy September 14, 2012 All Saints Day Liturgy November 1, 2012 Thanksgiving Prayer Service November 20, 2012 Immaculate Conception Liturgy N/A (Saturday) Christmas Liturgy December 21, 2012 Ash Wednesday Prayer Service February 13, 2013 Lenten Liturgy March 26, 2013 Founder’s Day Prayer Service May 9, 2013 Ascension Thursday Liturgy May 9, 2013 Student Led Prayer Services (7:35 am in Marian Chapel) Peace. Light. Hope. in HIS footsteps
Monthly/Seasonal Drives Casseroles for the Homeless Magazine Drive for Grade Schools Thanksgiving Food Drive Operation Santa Claus Secret Santa La Salle Responds Initiative
Fridays During Advent Fridays During Lent
Sacrament of Reconciliation November 13, 2012 and February 19-20, 2013
September 19-28, 2012 November 13-20, 2012 November 26, 2012 – December 21, 2012 November 26, 2012 – December 24, 2012 Ongoing November 18, 2012 December 4-5, 2012 and February 12-13, 2013
Summer Service Opportunities Junior Urban Immersion May 26-31, 2013 (Philadelphia) June 2-7, 2013 and July 21-26, 2013 Project Appalachia June 2-8, 2013 (West Virginia) Migrant Worker Immersion June 22-29, 2013 (Coachella Valley, CA) Saint Lucia June 13-21, 2013 Navajo Experience June 23-29, 2013 (Arizona/New Mexico) Blackfeet Immersion July 28-August 3, 2013 and (Montana) August 4-10, 2013 Gulf Coast Immersion August 4-10, 2013 (Louisiana) Building Bridges of Solidarity June 16-29, 2013 (Bolivia)
For additional information, please contact Campus Ministry: www.lschs.org/ministry Mark Chesnik Lew Clark Assistant Director of Director of Campus Campus Ministry Ministry chesnikm@lschs.org clarkl@lschs.org
Eucharistic Adoration and Daily Mass Varies On-Going Service Projects Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
(Monthly/Ongoing)
Elder Share, Cooking for Outreach La Salle Academy Tutoring, Triest House, Street Outreach, and Visitation BVM Tutoring Human Rights Forum Sarnelli House, Kids Helping Kids Lasallian Service Corps Face-To-Face Dining Room Face-To-Face Dining Room
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Micky Dominick Assistant Director of Campus Ministry dominickm@lschs.org
L I G H T S La Salle Intervention: Giving Help To Students
The LIGHTS Team The Student Assistance Program of La Salle College High School Ms. Tina Shustack Program Coordinator Mathematics Department Ms. Lisa Agnew David Program Mr. Greg Bielecki Social Studies Department
Families and LIGHTS: Partnership in Assistance The LIGHTS Team works together with the parents of academically or behaviorally troubled students. To that end, the LIGHTS Team contacts parents of referred students early in the process. In some cases, a student will require assistance which La Salle cannot provide. In these cases, the LIGHTS Team will work with parents to facilitate the process of accessing resources in the community.
Help Us Help Your Son The goal of LIGHTS is to help referred students overcome their academic and behavioral difficulties. Ideally, parents and LIGHTS work together toward this goal by offering mutual respect and support, open channels of communication, awareness of the student’s strengths, and shared responsibility.
Mr. Lew Clark Campus Ministry Mr. Matthew Derrick English Department Mrs. Rosemary Gedeik World Languages Department
Student Referrals
Mrs. Jeanne Holt-Brabson Guidance Department
A student may be referred to the LIGHTS Team in a number of ways.
Mrs. Julia Maher Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
A faculty or staff member may express his or her concerns regarding a student’s academic performance or behavior to a member of the LIGHTS Team. A parent with similar concerns may refer his or her son to the LIGHTS Team. A friend or classmate who is worried about a certain student may refer him to the LIGHTS Team for assistance. A student may refer himself to the LIGHTS Team for assistance.
The LIGHTS Team The LIGHTS Team, a Student Assistance Program (SAP), assists La Salle students as well as the families of those students, who face behavioral and/or academic difficulties. The team is comprised of specially-trained school faculty and staff, who meet weekly to discuss the needs of referred students.
All information about referred students is kept strictly confidential.
The LIGHTS Team works to identify problems and seek out solutions. The LIGHTS Team does not diagnose or treat students. The LIGHTS team seeks out and collates information about referred students from a variety of sources, including parents, teachers, coaches, and the school nurse, and uses the information to determine suitable strategies for helping the students.
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Varsity Sports Schedules J O S E P H A . P AR I S I AT H L ET I C D I RE C T O R
February Basketball Joe Dempsey Head Coach 1 Saint Joseph’s Prep 4 Lansdale Catholic 8 Archbishop Ryan 13 Archbishop Carroll
8:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:30 pm
Bowling Rodrick McDowell Head Coach 5 Bonner-Prendergast 3:30 pm 7 Archbishop Wood 3:30 pm 12 Cardinal O’Hara 3:30 pm
Away Home Away Home
Facenda- Whitaker Lanes FacendaWhitaker Lanes Sproul Lanes
Hockey Wally Muehlbronner Head Coach 4 Holy Ghost Prep 6:55 pm 8 Council Rock South 9:00 pm 13 Delbarton School (NJ) 4:00 pm 20 Central Bucks South 7:20 pm 22 Cardinal O’Hara 8:45 pm
Flyers Skate Zone Hatfield Ice World Aspen Ice Areana Hatfield Skatium
Swimming Frank Lichtner Head Coach 1 Upper Dublin 4:00 pm 5 Saint Joseph’s Prep 4:00 pm 15 Philadelphia Catholic 8:30 am League Championships 16 District 12 Championships 8:30 am
Away Away La Salle University La Salle University
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Communion Breakfast and Hall of Fame Induction Sunday, March 3, 2013 10:00 am La Salle College High School Gymnasium and Auditorium
$30 per person
Hall of Fame Inductees
Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ‘60 Christian Brother and Educator
John J. “Jake” Whalen ‘67 Businessman
Leonard X. Bosack ‘69 Businessman and Innovator
William J. Whelan ’55 Alumni Service Award Recipient Gerald P. O’Neill ‘55 For additional information, please contact the Alumni Office at (215) 402-4808, mcanespey@lschs.org, or visit www.lschs.org
First Class Mail
8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 www.lschs.org
February 2013
Volume Twenty-Two Number 6
The Belcroft is named in honor of the mansion that first occupied the campus of La Salle College High School. Built in 1927, the home of Clarence M. Brown now serves as the residence of the Christian Brothers Community.
The Official Newsletter of La Salle College High School President Brother James L. Butler, FSC Principal Michael A. O’Toole ‘68 Vice President of Institutional Advancement Daniel L. McGowan Director of Communications and Public Relations Christopher M. Carabello ’82 The Belcroft La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor , PA 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.org
Calendar of Events
The Belcroft is published by La Salle College High School during the months of September through May.
First Class Mail The Belcroft welcomes articles and submissions from the entire La Salle Community. The deadline for submissions is the fifteenth day of the month prior to the date of publication. All submissions received after the fifteenth of the month will not be included in the upcoming issue; rather, will be considered for inclusion in a future issue. The Editor of the The Belcroft reserves the right to make all decisions regarding the content and layout of the newsletter.
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Early Dismissal
1:35 pm
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Mothers’ Club Meeting
9:15 am
Men of La Salle Meeting
6:30 pm
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Mixer/Student Council Dance
7:30 pm
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Dinner Dance
6:00 pm
10
Comedy Night
5:30 pm
12-13 Junior Urban Challenge 12
Alumni Board Meeting
13
Ash Wednesday
Board of Trustees Meeting
Registration – Class of 2017
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Faculty In-Service Day
No Classes
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President’s Day
No Classes
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Registration – Class of 2017
21
Senior Class – 100 Day Celebration
24
Mother/Son Communion Brunch
27
Club/Activity Period
28
Poor Man’s Supper
7:30 pm 2:30 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Dinner Dance 2013 Mardi Gras Festival
Saturday, February 9, 2013
No r m a n d y Fa r m s
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm Dinner and Dancing at 7:00 pm $125 per person K i n d ly R S V P b y J a n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 3
A block of rooms has been reserved at: Normandy Farms Hotel and Conference Center (215) 616-8500