La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 www.lschs.org
January 2010 Volume Nineteen Number 5
Dear Parents and Guardians, Do you believe that a decade has passed since we were all concerned about that would happen at the turn of the century. Our computers, communications systems, etc. were all suppose to present problems. Seems we have survived very well and are now in the business of putting our stamp on this the first decade of a new century. Happy New Year to each of you! May health, happiness and success fill all your days in 2010. December was an exciting month here at La Salle. Following Thanksgiving there was the excitement of getting the school ready for the Christmas Season and the many events that precede it. I hope you had the opportunity to see the work of Santa’s Elves’ at one or more school events before the Christmas break. The activity that accompanied our Football Team and their road to a State Championship was nothing short of remarkable. December 5, 2009 was a special moment as our team knew they could play with the best. It has been 40 years since La Salle last played in a snow storm and our guys showed that they were the “storm” that afternoon; however, beating Easton in Bethlehem, PA wasn’t t he only storm that the Explorers had to overcome. December 19, 2009 featured both the State Championship game and the second largest snow storm in recent history. Many La Salle fans had to settle for TV coverage of the game, while many were able to make the trip to Hershey to be there in both body and spirit. The Explorers were more than up to the challenge and gave an early Christmas gift to all their fans. Special congratulations to each of our players and to the dedicated coaches who took us on this marvelous ride. In recognition of the three Philadelphia Catholic League Championships won this fall, Mr. Marchese granted a special holiday on December 18, 2009. I had the privilege of declaring an additional holiday on January 4, 2010 for the three State titles won in 2009. I believe La Salle is unique in winning three State Championships (Ice Hockey, Lacrosse and Football) in a single calendar year. The school was filled with cheering – even the teachers enjoyed these extra holidays. Prospects for the Class of 2014 look very strong. Over 550 eighth graders took our Entrance/Scholarship Exam. Results from this test will be mailed in early January. I wish to thank each of you for spreading the news about La Salle. You are a key player in helping families make the right decision for their sons. I invite you to continue to share your enthusiasm for La Salle during this month of final decisions for many families. In the month of January you will receive a special mailing with tuition news for the coming year. La Salle is not immune from the economic situation of the past year. We have been approached by many more families in need at this moment. School investments have suffered to the same extent as our families, but as usual La Salle has gone out of its way to help where possible and will continue to do so. January is also the month of first semester exams. This is a time to look for indicators of any academic weakness and strengths. Exams play a role in determining GPA’s and you should encourage your son(s) to take these exams most seriously. The Winter Season is in full motion and I look forward to meeting many of you at events. Join me in wishing our teams and coaches a most successful winter season. Our guys always enjoy seeing you cheering them to victory. Finally, I take this opportunity to thank you for entrusting your son’s to our care. It is a pleasure to greet your boys each day as they “Enter to Learn “. Sincerely yours,
Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 President