La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 www.lschs.org
March 2010 Volume Nineteen Number 7
Dear Parents and Guardians, With the snowy month of February behind us, it is pleasant to know that the warm months of spring are just around the corner. La Salle will soon thaw out of its wintery outer shell, and spring athletes will be back on our fields. La Salle will host several events in the warm weather, and before we know it, our seniors will trade in hats and gloves for caps and gowns, as they leave for college ambitions. In preparation for the upcoming academic year, I am pleased to announce that over 270 boys have registered for next year’s freshman class – Class of 2014. In addition, we have begun recruiting for the Class of 2015, and our Seventh Grade Practice Test will be administered on Saturday, March 6, 2010. If you know of any worthy candidates, please encourage them to consider La Salle and take our practice test. The spring months will also invite back Lasallians of the past. On March 7, 2010, the Alumni Association will induct three members into our Hall of Fame – John J. “Jack” Bauerle ’70, Brother Michael J. McGinniss, FSC ’65, and Edward R. Solvibile ’58. At the ceremony, we will also honor John C. Fenningham, Esq. ’68 and James E. McCloskey ’64 with the William J. Whelan ’55 Alumni Service Award. In addition, La Salle will honor boys who have excelled in the classroom with the National Honor Society Induction held on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Congratulations to the young men who have earned this honor, and their commitment to the four qualities of character, knowledge, leadership, and service that are so essential to a Lasallian education. Sophomores and their fathers will take part in a day of service day on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 for Sophomore Branch-Out Day. I encourage all sophomore dads to take part in this day. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend meaningful time with your son in doing Christian service for those in need throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. Following the hilarious fall performance of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, our Theater Program has begun practicing for its spring production. I hope to see many of you at Smokey Joe’s Café, which run March 25-28, 2010. Best wishes to Mr. Dominick, the cast, and crew for a most wonderful show. In addition to the theater performance, congratulations to the eight students from La Salle College High School who were selected to the 2010 Philadelphia Archdiocesan All-Catholic Chorus. With the winter sports season near completion, I’d like to thank all of our teams for their hard work, commitment, and success. La Salle has once again showed the depth of our students’ athletic talent in repeating as Philadelphia Catholic League and District 12 Champions in both Wrestling and Swimming. In addition, our Basketball and Ice Hockey teams are gearing up for post-season play. Thanks to our athletic department, coaches, and student-athletes who help make La Salle shine! I would like to acknowledge our students, faculty, and staff for their support of our annual Mission Appeal that was directed to the Brothers’ works in Africa. Our twin school in Africa is the Bishop Ndingi Center for Skills Formation located in Nakuru, Kenya. Special thanks to Brother William DiPasquale, FSC for his leadership of this drive. I would also like to thank our school community for their generous support towards the devastation suffered by the people of Haiti. As we anticipate the Risen Lord during this prayerful spring season of Lent, I encourage every La Salle family to think about a way to reach out and serve others. Always know that we here at La Salle College High School pray for you daily and thank you for entrusting your sons to our care. We are extremely appreciative of all that you do for La Salle. I wish you and your family a prayerful Lenten season. Best regards,
Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 President
Happy St Patricks Day
Communion Breakfast and Hall of Fame Induction Sunday, March 7, 2010 10:00 am La Salle College High School Gymnasium and Auditorium
$30 per person
Hall of Fame Inductees
John J. Bauerle ‘70 Olympic Swimming Coach
Brother Michael J. McGinniss, FSC ‘65 University President
Edward R. Solvibile ’58 Businessman and Alumni Leader
Presented by Patrick J. Gallagher ‘70
Presented by William W. Matthews, III, Esq. ’86
Presented by Brother Joseph F. Mahon, FSC ‘58
William J. Whelan ’55 Alumni Service Award Recipients John C. Fenningham, Esq. ‘68 James E. McCloskey ’64
For additional information, please contact the Alumni Office at (215) 402-4814, mfkelly@lschs.org, or visit www.lschs.org
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Office of the Principal Joseph L. Marchese Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Ning, Xanga, DailyBooth, etc. All of these (and about 170 others) are social networking Web sites that may have escaped your notice, but have likely grabbed the attention and involvement of many of your sons. Indeed, it is likely that many La Salle students have been drawn into Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace, where they spend a great deal of time interacting with one another by posting messages and photos. It appears that e-mail is rapidly becoming obsolete as these social networking sites are now the predominant way in which our boys communicate with one another – for better or worse. While the intentions of these sites may be to foster positive social interaction between teenagers and young adults, the reality is that they sometimes become avehicle for inappropriate comments, bullying, threats, and other negative interactions. What amazes me is the lack of discretion that some of our students have been guilty of. It seems that, no matter how often we tell them that there is no such thing as privacy on the Internet, many boys are still surprised when their comments or photos have come to the attention of unintended eyes. It disappoints me to say that each year over the past five years that I have been Principal of La Salle, we have had to discipline a student (or several students) for serious violations of school rules through the use of one of these social networking sites. In some cases, the disciplinary penalty invoked was as serious as expulsion. Please remind your son of one important paragraph in our Student Handbook which reads as follows: Conduct Off Campus: Students are responsible for the good name of the school. La Salle College High School reserves the right to discipline students for off campus conduct detrimental to the reputation of the school, harmful to anyone in the school community, or not representative of the community’s ideals. Students who bring discredit to themselves or to La Salle College High School as a result of improper conduct outside of the school will be dealt with in an appropriate manner when the conduct becomes known to the school. The seriousness of this statement, and the requisite adherence to it, cannot be overemphasized. I would strongly suggest that you monitor your son’s use of these social networking sites. Colleges and potential employers have been known to inspect the pages of applicants or future employees. If your son has a page on Facebook, Twitter, etc., please instruct him as to the judicious use of such, and the concept of proper conduct in light of La Salle’s focus on integrity, respect, and brotherhood. Hopefully, together we can assist our young men to not only appreciate the value of technology and the use of social networking sites, but also to impress upon them the responsibility associated with such. Sincerely yours,
Joseph L. Marchese Principal
Seventh Grade Practice Test Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:30 am
Applications can be obtained from the Admissions Office or by visiting www.lschs.org/admissions Prospective students or their parents should contact the Admissions Office at (215) 233-2911 or admissions@lschs.org.
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Office of Student Affairs Julia K. Maher Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
School Sponsored Busing
La Salle Responds
Information on private transportation to La Salle from Bucks County and Philadelphia will be mailed to families who are already using this service in early spring. Anyone else who would be interested in this information, please contact the Student Affairs Office at (215) 233-2911.
La Salle’s Wing Bowl On Friday February 5, 2010, the Student Council sponsored its annual Wing Bowl. Thirteen contestants entered the gym to their “song,” accompanied by an entourage. Contestants came from the various classes as well as two faculty/staff participants – Mr. Matthews and Mr. Carabello. The champion this year was Ryan Geiger ’11, who beat out Mr. C in the final round.
Student Council Mixer The last mixer of the school year is scheduled for Friday, March 19, 2010. The dance will feature the music of Solid Ground. Remind your sons that only males from La Salle are eligible to attend. Some girl tickets will again be available through La Salle.
Inclement Weather Announcement An ALERT NOW message will be sent out as soon as a decision has been made to close school. A reminder to all parents to update your information (e-mail and telephone contact information) if it has changed recently. You can do so by e-mailing Carol Haggerty at haggerty@lschs.org La Salle’s website is another source for such announcements (www.lschs.org). KYW 1060 AM and television broadcasts are also another source for information. Our school number is 333. In case of snow during a school day, an early dismissal will be announced via ALERT NOW, KYW, and the television stations as soon as a decision has been reached. We would appreciate your cooperation in NOT calling the school on these days.
All-Catholic Chorus Congratulations to the eight students from La Salle College High School who were selected to the 2010 Philadelphia Archdiocesan All-Catholic Chorus: Dave Cinque ’10
Will Kellogg ‘10
John Corr ‘10
Jeremy Rich ‘10
Tim Fickenscher ‘12
Bob Schrupp ‘11
Dan Goodwin ’10
Matt Volpe ‘12
Students, faculty, and staff contributed almost $7,000 to the last dress down in January. Their generosity was in direct response to the devastation suffered by the people of Haiti. The funds will be sent to Reverend Tom Hagan (a former teacher at North Catholic) and the organization Hands Together, Inc. The earthquake destroyed every program and structure built by Hands Together over the past fifteen years, but could not destroy its relationships with the people, its faith in a loving God, nor its mission to “join hands” to build a better world. At the present time there is a 50% matching program for all donations – so our money would be one and a half times as valuable for the people of Haiti. The next dress down day will be on Friday, February 26, 2010 and the funds collected will benefit Coaches vs. Cancer.
Campus Store Barbara Wisotzkey Gerry Clark The School Store attempts to meet the needs of all students, so we carry all required paperbacks for English, Social Studies, and Religion. We have two new ties and are carrying copies of the Pictorial Anniversary Book of La Salle. We also have a limited supply of Championship football shirts (sizes L and XL only) for $10.00. The store is open on school days from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (215) 233-2911, ext. 4859.
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Office of Academic Affairs Thomas R. Barna Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
2010-2011 Registration/Course Selection
National Merit Finalists
By now, each family should have received a registration letter from Academic Affairs announcing that course selection for the 2010-2011 school year is about to begin. As explained in the mailing, this requires a $50 annual fee. A student will not be allowed to participate in the process unless this financial obligation is completed. As explained previously, Academic Affairs sets aside the months of February and March for this purpose. Each student will spend February deciding what courses best meet his wants and needs. He will then spend time in March evaluating this selection with his counselor(s). As soon as a student’s selections are approved by their appropriate counselor, a “parent sign-off sheet” will show up in your son’s Naviance account under “course requests.” This form will serve as a verification of his requests for next year. Each student, along with his parents, should review this document to make sure that the courses listed are those he needs and/or requested for next year. If there are any problems or errors, the student should see his counselor as soon as possible. The selection process ends school wide on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Students and/or parents have until Friday, April 16, 2010, to request changes by working the appropriate teacher and/or counselor. It is during the month of May that resources are secured, the school’s master schedule is created, and the rostering of students for classes begins. Please help us meet these deadlines; it absolutely necessary for students to use the resources allotted during these course selection weeks. If you have questions or concerns about placements in World Language (Mrs. Diccicco), Math (Mr. Ponisciak), or Science (Mr. Gillespie), please contact the appropriate department chair in these areas. Other more specific concerns in placement should be forwarded to the appropriate department chairperson or AP teacher.
Congratulations to the fourteen member of the Class of 2010 that were selected as National Merit Finalists:
The scheduling of students at La Salle takes a number of months to complete and is an arduous task since we are attempting to build individualized rosters for nearly 1,100 students. Thus, once a roster is complete and the school year begins, that is the student’s roster. We are unable and cannot honor requests for specific teachers, lunch periods, or early dismissals (unless supported in advance by compelling educational reasons). Remember that the start of school is not the time to create or recreate a roster. We simply do not have the manpower to schedule our students at their leisure. Your support of our efforts here is always greatly appreciated.
Zachary Belinsky James Benischeck William Burke John Corr Michael Fox Patrick Higgins Sean Janda
Joseph Kwasizur Kevin Medved, Patrick Monahan Warren Resnick Adam Souchik Joshua Thorn John Weinrich
These seniors are now in a group of just 15,000 students nationwide that will compete for 8,200 Merit Scholarships.
Semester Honor Role Announced This issue of The Belcroft proudly lists our honor students who have worked long and hard to reach their exemplary academic status. Congratulations to them for attaining such a high academic distinction. They are an inspiration to our school and the Lasallian community.
The Importance of Latin and Greek in English Today by Bill Geiger ’72 We teach Latin and classical Greek at La Salle because they provide a terrific educational foundation. More than fifty percent of English vocabulary is taken from Latin. All the romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, etc.) are based on Latin. Moreover, the study of Latin and Greek demand a very high level of competence with grammar. By learning these languages, our students can have a facility with grammar that most other high school students are hard pressed to attain. It is commonly noted that acquiring this competence with grammar stretches and strengthens the mind. As some like to put the matter, learning Latin and Greek are to the mind, such as physical education is to the body. Most children even find these languages fun.
Graduation
By studying Latin and Greek, students also gain valuable insight into the achievements of the Roman and Greek worlds (sculpture, architecture, sport, religious and political life, etc.). Finally, according to the National Committee for Latin and Greek, the study of Latin and/or Greek can also help student performance on college entrance exams. For example, high school students with two or more years of Latin typically score 140-160 points higher on the SAT than their Latin-less peers. The College Board (the publishers of the SAT) found that students with a background in Latin came in with higher scores in critical reading skills than students with a background in any other language.
As is the custom at La Salle, we would like to know if there are any graduates of the Class of 2010, who have members of the clergy in their families that would like to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2010. If you have a family member who is a priest, and he would like to concelebrate the Mass at graduation, please contact Mrs. Suzanne Russo by Friday, April 30, 2010 at (215) 233-2911, ext. 4896.
Students at La Salle have the option to take one, two, or three years of Latin, and one of Greek. They may take Latin in their sophomore, junior, or senior year, but if they take Latin as a sophomore, they give themselves a better chance to continue into higher levels. Latin I covers the foundations of the language, Latin II a more advanced study in grammar and vocabulary, and Latin III a chance to read Roman authors. Greek may also be taken in the sophomore, junior, or senior year.
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Men of Intellect Honor Roll – January of 2010 Class of 2010 First Honors Ryan G. Andris Mark J. Angelone Grant Atherholt Sean Atkinson Christian T. Bach David A. Beavers William F. Begley, IV Zachary M. Belinsky James R. Benischeck Thomas J. Benz Jean-Paul Bonny Daniel M. Bowers Michael E. Brady Shane M. Brady Kevin O. Breen Craig Bunting William Kevin Burke Charles J. Burns Devlin E. Carey Ryan J. Carlin Sean P. Carr Kevin P. Casey Matthew J. Catanese Stephen E. Ciufo Daniel T. Clark Anthony M. Cognetti John A. Corr Robert W. Costello Sean M. Crane Michael C. DeMaria Brian D. Derr Timothy P. Diasio Christopher J. DiLaurenzo Christopher M. Edger John I. Ericsson Frank A. Evans John P. Farris, II Michael W. Fasano Laurence P. Finnegan, IV Kevin P. Foley Michael R. Foley Gregory G. Foos Michael H. Fox Nolan A. Funchion Kevin B. Gatti Alexander D. Geck Richard P. Getts George J. Giovinazzo Matthew Grover Cosmo A. Guerra Kevin G. Harvey Patrick E. Heck Brian P. Higgins Patrick J. Higgins Connor Hoffman Matthew J. Holva Derek M. Hunter Sean R. Janda Patrick T. Keenan William D. Kellogg Stephen T. Kelly
John P. Klusek Peter J. Knowles Robert J. Kowalski Theodore C. Kradzinski, III Joseph H. Kwasizur Patrick J. LaFata Daniel A. LaMorte Kyle S. LePrevost Philip G. Letcavage Michael E. Lindsay Dale Lintner Nicholas C. Luce Brian H. Malone James T. Markley Nicholas G. Mathis Charles T. McDonald, III Ryan P. McElroy Matthew T. McGlynn Brendan P. McGoldrick Conor J. McGonigle William J. McHugh Kevin G. Medved Maitland P. Minderjahn Nicholas P. Mindicino Kevin Minton Nicholas E. Molloy Patrick J. Monahan Ryan P. Moran G. Joseph Moroney Andrew J. Morton Philip J. Moyer Quinlan Mulholland Garrett P. Nesbitt Sean R. O’Connell Thomas V. O’Kane, Jr. Timothy A. Peifer Onix Alexander Perez-Mas Robert S. Phillips Nicholas I. Pilla Whitney P. Prendergast Matthew A. Quaglia Shawn D. Quinn Christopher M. Razzano Patrick Gorman Resch Warren M. Resnick Dean Ripley Isaac H. Roberts Allen J. Rodriguez, Jr. Ryan A. Saraceni Robert J. Scanlon Michael Joseph Schoen Nikolas J. Schreiber Taylor Searle Zachary K. Seigel Andrew G. Sideras Adam D. Souchik Connor M. Spielman Michael A. Stanowski Andrew J. Staudt Jeffrey R. Stern James C. Stevenson Steven Szostak Heath C. Thomas, Jr.
Joshua O. Thorn John Toner Justin T. Trommello Brendan P. Turner John B. Ulan Nicholas J. Volpe, Jr. Shawn J. Warrender John A. Weinrich, Jr. Kirk C. Wilson Daniel T. Wood John Rhoads Worster Logan E. Zysk Second Honors Michael J. Banecker Michael E. Bennett Kristian J. Benz Thomas J. Campbell Christian L. Cardinal Michael S. Casey Patrick T. Cero Kevin W. Clark Michael W. Coyle Martin P. D’Amico Joseph J. Deegan Stephen Donovan Paul A. Dowds Timothy M. Durkin Colin A. Eisenschmid Kevin P. Greenfield Vincent M. Gryscavage, III Brian G. Haesler Brian G. Havard Troy C. Hockaday Steven M. Jones Thomas R. Knab Matthew J. Krol John E. Madrak Kevin Mahon Stephen P. Mainardi Francis M. Martino Francis X. McGorry Patrick G. Mellor James E. Mills Samuel D. Pelone Justin M. Power Derek S. Quinn Michael D. Scott Thomas J. Seminack, Jr. Thomas F. Swartley Timothy J. Vogel Ian M. Whelan Matthew R. Wielgus Brian P. Ziff Class of 2011 First Honors Ryan Edward Abbott Ryan Patrick Belcher Andrew George Biaesch Jeffrey Ervin Biernat, Jr. Andrew Philip Bilotta Brendan Owen Boyle
Alexander R. Brecht Ian Matthew Bush Craig Alexander Cabrey Charles William Cannon Robert Capece Alexander Ronald Carapellotti Christopher James Catalino John Patrick Corcoran John F. Curtis, IV Connor Joseph Daly Christopher Joseph Dearolf Donald James DeBrakeleer, Jr. John Patrick Delaney, III Stefano Paolo DiPietro Michael Dowling Tyler Joseph Dunphy Andrew Charles Eckert Daniel Raymond Ezzo William Patrick Fisco Nicholas James Frazzette Jeremy David Fus William Nicholas Galbally Christopher George Genesio Benedetto Thomas Giaimo Casey Thomas Gillespie Kevin Patrick Gillespie Alexander Michael Holva Samuel Thomas Hyder Joshua Michael Jaskowiak Alexander Joseph Junod Christopher John Kappler Jamison Patrick Kenney Patrick Connor Kerr Neil Patrick Laessig John Ryan Lawlor Andrew Thomas Lonergan Joseph Matthew Lukach Brian Joseph Lynch Charles Jackson Magee Matthew John Mahoney William Patrick Marble Brian Richard McAloon Timothy James McCabe Christopher Martin McElroy Dominic S. Mirabile Frederick Anthony Mischler William Francis Mitchell, III James Thomas Mooney, III Michael John Mooney Patrick J. Mulderig Conor Francis Murphy Joseph Ryan Naji John P. Nicola Christopher Nunnari Kevin Michael Piotrowicz Michael Bruno Poncia John Joseph Quigley William Rutledge Rate James William Rose, III Matthew Joseph Rose Adam George Rotzal John Joseph Santangelo John Rudolph Schatz
Andrew Francis Shafer Nicholas Lee Shafer Michael David Smith Thomas Robert Smith, Jr. David P. Speese Brendan Patrick Stone Eric Barrett Stone Curran Thomas Sullivan Sean Michael Sweeney Thomas Edward Trainer Vincent Joseph Veneziano Nicholas Michael Walchonski Christopher Francis Walker Andrew Warrick Wilt Cole Joseph Wisdo Brennan Robert Woods Second Honors Dalton J. Becker Michael John Bell, Jr. John Paul Bogorowski Harry Bonet Richard Peter Brazukas, Jr. William John Burger Anthony Angelo Caporizzo Cameron Michael Cappo Steven Collins Mark Joseph DiFrangia Sean Thomas Dwyer Ryan James Geiger John Patrick Harkins, Jr. Jeffrey Thomas Jaquay Robert James Kelly Ryan Michael Kelly Kamran S. Mahmud Colin Edward Malone Edward B. Marino Del C. Markward, Jr. Edward Francis Nelling, III Timothy J. Nolan Patrick Francis O’Donnell Kenneth J. Orlando, Jr. Michael Minh-Hoang Pham Michael Joseph Sanders Robert Henry Schrupp Benjamin Mark Thackray, Jr. Stephen Patrick Wasylenko Ryan Patrick Williams Class of 2012 First Honors Matthew James Basara Christopher Appelt Bell Max Ryan Breitmayer James Henry Breslin Anthony Robert Buonomo Craig V. Burdulis, Jr. Sean Frederick Burke Ronald A. Carapellotti, Jr. Ryan Thomas Cardinal Joseph Vincent Cericola Chad Jason Chamberlain Alexander Stephen
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Men of Intellect Continued Chrostowski Kevin Joseph Ciasullo Alexander Douglas Cranch Christopher Andrew Curtis Jon Michael Derewicz Nicholas Drew DiGiacomo Thomas Edward D’Orazio Sean Michael Dougherty John Price Dwyer Patrick Joseph Eble Casey Robert Eidenshink Samuel J. Farris Francis Xavier Ferguson John James Fillenwarth Daniel Patrick Finnegan Malcolm Ahern Flynn Matthew Alan Franzen Stuart Matthew Gibson Andrew Thomas Glavin Joseph David Gorman David James Greene James Alexander Gresko Emmett Karl Gross Oscar Jefferson Gryn Aidan Thomas Hamilton Ryan Clark Healy Christopher Evan Heleniak Ryan Patrick Herbert James William Hill Conor Joseph Janda Scott Joseph Jenkins Robert Warren Johnson William Joseph Joyce Ryan Christopher Kalkbrenner Emre Thomas Karatas JohnPaul Kelley Conor James Kennedy George Thomas Kenney, III Shane Michael Kensil Casey Steven Kent Andrew Michael King Christopher Simon Knight Alexander David Kochanasz Michael D. Koerner Andrew James Kowalski Christopher John Kramer Alexander Joseph Lintner Jason M. Lombardi Kevin Timothy Long Daniel James Lynch Christopher James Madison, Jr. Matthew Joseph Magarity John Patrick Maloney Clifford Michael Mars Kyle Alexander Martin David James Martosella Shashidharreddy Masireddy Nicholas Christian Mather Thomas Anthony Mazza, II Kevin Daniel McBride Michael Patrick Meehan, Jr. Daniel Louis Mercader John Albert Mills
Kegan Nathaniel Moesta Matthew Robert Murphy Ryan Timothy Murtha Daniel Joseph O’Brien Colin Kenney O’Hara Francis Thomas Pantano Michael Anthony Piscopo Jeremy James Plamondon Stephen Paul Price Stephen Gregory Rose Henry Joseph Ryan Andrew George Saba Jordan Thomas Santora James Daniel Schlupp Eric William Schultz Nicholas Mark Seigel Brandon Antonio Sinnott Brian Matthew Smart Ryan Austin Sosnader Adam Richard Stefanowicz, III Robert Brian Stefanowicz, Jr. Richard Carlos Storck Dillon Paul Sullivan Alexander Gabor Szokolyai Gerard Edward Thiers Michael Montgomery Thomas William Flaherty Toner Charles James Viola Matthew Robert Volpe Ryan William Ward Alexander Nicholas Weber Alexander E. Weinrich Nicholas Todd Welch Francis W. Worthington Second Honors Stephen Vincent Anella Mark Nicholas Blanke Francis Xavier Blust Christian Michael Bruno Nicholas S. Burt Andrew Scott Carlin Timothy Shields Decker Alexander August DeNardo Colin Joseph Dingley Nicholas Richard Ferretti Timothy James Fickenscher Thomas James Finnegan Patrick Peter Flynn Tyler Wade Focht Edson Gravil Tyler Wade Kern Patrick Joseph Lawn, Jr. Brendan Sean Lynch Kevin Brady Maginnis Paul Matthew Maginnis James Patrick Mahoney Kevin Granger Marble Alec William McConnell Matthew James McCrudden Fiachra Patrick McDermott Michael W. Muehlberger Thomas James Mullin, Jr.
Ryan Masi Otis Nicholas Victor Owsik Michael Joseph Pizzo, Jr. Nicholas Stanley Pleskunas Philip Francis Radomski, Jr. William Edward Risko Jeffery Allen Schiele Christopher Laszlo Szekely Joseph Lindh Vasoli Matthew Edward Wallo Class of 2013 First Honors Mitchell Winslow Abramo Michael John Andersen Julian Spencer Baseman James Anthony Basile Timothy Justin Bontempi Anthony Borda Michael E. Bowen Matthew William Brecht Eric W. Bridgeford Johnray A. Briones Anthony Brian Campanile Jr. John Anthony Camusi Vincenzo Antonio Cardi Andrew Gene Carlone James Joseph Carroll Michael Anthony Casey Matthew Mark Chadwick Mark Lewis Chandler Sean Thomas Cincotta Sean Michael Coleman Thomas McNichol Coyle Paul G. Curcillo, III Matthew Joseph Daly Daniel Joseph DeBrakeleer Michael Paul deLuca Anthony Michael DeSantis Carlos Martin Diaz Joseph Thomas Dooney Nicholas Umberto D’Orazio Andrew K. Eidenshink Michael Christian Eife Christian Armand Endrigian Christopher Michael Esposito Jonathan Raymond Fabriziani Joshua Samuel Fabriziani Christopher John Fagan Brian Patrick Farley Timothy Francis Feoli Patrick James Finlay Matthew Burton FitzPatrick Jacob Michael Ford Charles Anthony Formica John Paul Forrest Robert Joseph Gormisky Joshua Graham Mark Patrick Grasela Ronald Thomas Greco Kevin David Groome Andrew Patrick Halton Denis Edward Harp
Joseph Jerome Heidt Jared Thomas Herrmann Nicholas Alexander Higgins Peter Gregory Hildebrandt Mark David Himler Steven Michael Hladczuk Patrick Joseph Hoffman, Jr. Evan Ezekiel Holder Nicholas Matthew Hreshko Frederick Joseph Ilsemann, IV Luke P. Kane Conor Michael Kennedy Brendan Joseph Koch Brian Robert Lagreca Conor Elwin Lavelle Christopher Allen LePrevost William Christopher Lucas Christian Gerard Lutschaunig Kurt Reed Lutter Sean Patrick MacIntosh John Martin Magee Joseph Michael Maginnis Christopher John Manion Mark Manjardi, Jr. Agustin Tomas Marty Connor Thomas Masterson John Vincent Mastronardo John Robert Matthews Patrick Edward May Chad Michael McCutcheon Brendan Michael McGonigle Connor Bradley McHugh Brian John McNamara Christopher A. Mele Anthony Louis Mercader William John Mischler Robert Francis Moore, III Colin Patrick Moran Patrick Joseph Morrissey Preston Michael Murray Johnathan Michael Neufeld Sean Francis O’Brien James Michael O’Connor, III Michael James O’Connor Kevin Francis O’Donnell Ryan Edward O’Donnell Sean Thomas Orlando Dominic Michael Padova Nicholas David Paglione John Bradley Parker Luke Louis Persichetti Joseph R. Podraza, III Evan Daniel Quain Kevin J. Reed Conor Anthony Resch Cody Thomas Riemenschneider Griffin James Ripley Gregory Charles Rogers Michael Steven Ryan, Jr. Zachary S. Scheier Matthew Richard Scott Michael Andrew Selner Anthony Leo Silvestri
Riley Dennis Slusarski Stephen S. Smith, Jr. Thomas Andrew Spiteri Andrew Joseph Stone Robert Vito Stratton Joseph C. Sullivan Brett Charles Supinski John Thomas Tyrrell John Richard Vogel Timothy William Walker Connor Thomas Walsh Evan Walsh Nicholas Sergei Ward Colin William Weber Ryan H. Winslow Andrew M. Yeamans Joon Hyuk Yoon Martin Richard Zefelippo Second Honors Alec Manuel Arakelian Nicco Christopher Baratta William Ryan Baumher Russel Schaeffer Bleiler, IV Vito Nicholas Braccia, Jr. John Daniel Breslin Damani Malik Brown Steven Thomas Bushold Aaron Jacob Carreras Michael Thomas Celoni Jared Steven Clapper Patrick Wallace Cooney Richard F. Eckert Nathan Paul Ezzo James Tyler Gillen Ryan Joseph Holly Joseph Michael Jester Francis Johnson Christopher John Kane Nicholas Arkady Kreter David James Malone Nicholas Michael Master Brian Thomas McCann Luke Edward McCann Charles Montgomery Meredith, V Corey Carlos Muggler Michael Christian Naples Shea Timothy O’Neill Joseph Giovanni Picard James Henry Princivalle Gerald Edward Rath, IV Sean Michael Regan Adam James Schaal William Thomas Schoen Patrick Joseph Shafer Matthew E. Strolle Joseph Samuel Vanelli, III Alexander Joseph Wolanin
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College Counseling Center Mary Kay Mullen Director of College Counseling
Seniors
Return Award Letters
There’s money out there. Our college website, www.lschs.org/college has links to numerous scholarship search sites, as well as a variety of posted scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss out!
In March or April, your son should begin receiving merit and need based grant awards from the colleges to which he applied. After he compares award letters, he should pick which college he wants to attend and return the signed award letter to the chosen college. Pay close attention to deadlines for accepting the award package. Deadlines are usually within two weeks after receiving the award letter. If he misses a deadline, he may risk losing a scholarship, grant, or loan assistance. Communicate with faculty and the College Counseling Department. Please encourage your son to thank the teachers who may have written letters of recommendation on his behalf. Also, please remember to bring copies of all college acceptance and scholarship letters to Mrs. O’Connell in the College Counseling Center.
File Financial Aid Forms Be sure to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Many colleges have priority deadlines of February 1, 2010 or February 15, 2010. This application must be completed in order to apply for state, federal, and institutional financial aid and deadlines must be met. Before filling out the FAFSA, register for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. This will serve as your electronic signature. It is important to fill out the form completely and to estimate if necessary. It is better to meet the deadline and make changes later than to miss the deadline and potentially miss out on financial aid. You can file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. We strongly encourage everyone to fill out the FAFSA. At the very least, it will make your son eligible for several low interest loans such as the Federal Stafford Loan (www.staffordloan.com). If there are extenuating circumstances that a college financial aid officer at a college where your son has been admitted should know, do not hesitate to report these changes or circumstances to the colleges. Certain colleges may also require either their own institutional financial aid form or the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile www.collegeboard.org/profile. Be aware of colleges’ requirements and meet the deadlines.
Keep Grades Up Admissions decisions are contingent on the successful completion of all course work. Admissions officers reserve the right to question poor second semester performance and, in some cases, to reverse an admissions decision that has already been made. We have examples of students whose grades dropped second semester resulting in their receiving letters from the college or university they planned to attend informing them their acceptance will now be re-considered.
Decline Admission Offers To Other Colleges After he has chosen and committed to a college, your son should write a note declining admission to colleges that he has been accepted, but will not be attending. This will allow students on a waiting list to be accepted and awarded the aid previously held for your son.
Submit Deposit And Housing Application Once your son knows which college he wants to attend, he can submit a housing application and deposit if he will be living on campus. He needs to do this as soon as possible because most rooms are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. The National Reply Date is May 1, 2010.
Do Not Double Deposit Each year some seniors have a difficult time making up their minds about which college to enroll in after they have been accepted. Students may NOT send deposits to more than one college on or after May 1, 2010. This is called “double depositing” and is an unethical practice. Should the colleges involved determine that a student has “double deposited” your son’s admission may be jeopardized. This practice is unfair to other applicants. The “double depositor” is taking up a spot that could go to another student, who will instead be wait-listed or turned down. It is an acceptable practice to deposit at one college and maintain your name on a wait list at another. However, indicating to two colleges that you will be attending by sending deposits to both should not be considered.
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College Counseling Center (continued) Juniors
Building Bridges of Solidarity
Thank you to the parents of juniors, who attended College Information Night in February. The college counselors appreciate your interest and support. If you have not yet done so, please send the release of academic information, college criteria, and parent’s input forms to the College Counseling Center as soon as possible.
Cochabamba, Bolivia
A wealth of information is available on the Internet about the College Search process. A good starting site is our comprehensive webpage: www.lschs.org/college. In addition, each college and university has its own website. According to our current seniors and recent graduates, visiting college campuses is most important in making a good decision. It is most informative if the visits occur while students are on campus, so we strongly encourage visits during this second semester. Information about questions to ask on a college visit is available at www. NSSE.iub.edu. Students should send a follow-up e-mail to the college admissions office after the visit. Information about making successful visits is also available in the College Match workbook that is required for Junior Advisory Class. Since many admission decisions will be based on the junior year GPA in college preparatory courses, we suggest that students take their academic responsibilities most seriously. While participation in activities is a factor used to tip the scales in the admission process, primary focus is on the student’s GPA.
SAT/ACT Take advantage of the test preparation module on Naviance. Short sample tests of the SAT and ACT can be taken to determine which of these two formats is best suited to each student. Practice tests and tutorial packets are available at this site. Registration deadlines and test dates for each test are available on our web page. For latest news regarding financial aid, check out the news articles listed under “College Links and Websites” on our webpage www.lschs.org/college. One example is “Financial doors can open for college applicants that plan ahead” from USA TODAY. Encourage your son to make an appointment with his college counselor. The class is divided alphabetically by student’s last name: Brother William DiPasquale, FSC A-F Mr. Gerard Brett
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The College Counselors look forward to working with you and your sons during this important transition time in their lives.
Señora Lastenia Breen, a member of La Salle’s Spanish faculty, is asking for your generosity towards the people of Cochabamba, Bolivia. They are in need of usable clothing for all age groups, including newborns (no XL or bulky clothing). This past summer, nineteen La Salle students and three faculty members traveled to Cochabamba, and distributed clothes and food donated by the La Salle families to children in hospitals, country-side schools, and the poor working class. They also helped to construct, paint, and cement rural schools. We need your help again. Building Bridges of Solidarity, will be traveling to Cochabamba, Bolivia in June of 2010 to help assist the people of the country. All La Salle families are invited to help with this International Lasallian Outreach. Donations will be accepted at any time at the La Salle College High School Language Office. Thank you for your generosity. If you have any questions at all, please contact Señora Lastenia Breen at breen@lschs.org
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The Importance of
Vocabulary
by Jo Ann P. Cohen, PhD
After years of painstaking research into the factors behind life and career success, research scientist Johnson O’Connor wrote: “An extensive knowledge of the exact meanings of English words accompanies outstanding success in this country more often than any other single characteristic we have been able to isolate and measure.” One of the most controversial issues that individuals studying for tests encounter is how exactly to improve vocabulary skills. The argument against teaching vocabulary directly is that there are way too many words to teach. But, learning vocabulary words simply by reading is an all encompassing, overwhelming task. For example, many words are considered “first tier” and are encountered daily. They include words like car, bus or table. These words are not found on upper level vocabulary tests. Second tier words appear less frequently, so the chance of learning them when a student is reading is slim. Third tier words are specific to subject areas, and would not be learned if a student was unfamiliar with a specific subject. For example “pizzicato” the Italian term meaning “to pluck” is known to violinists, because it is written on top of certain passages when the musician should pluck the strings instead of using a bow. Chances of learning what pizzicato means if you are not a musician is rather slim. Standardized tests that measure learning are vocabulary based, that is, they measure directly or indirectly knowledge of word meanings. Psychologists who study strategies for improving test performance have found that a student’s knowledge of vocabulary is directly related to tests scores, and that this relationship is not related to subject. So, even an exam on carpentry would show that people with better vocabulary get higher scores. This makes sense if you think about it. People who are well read would know more vocabulary words in general (in any subject area) compared to someone who shuns reading. Reading is considered the best way to improve knowledge of word meanings. Likewise, people with a higher IQ would most likely have a better vocabulary and would get higher scores on almost any kind of test. For years now, many teachers and publishers have tried to help students improve scores on standardized tests (such as the SAT). The weight of opinion is that directly increasing vocabulary is the most effective method for improving scores. But, improving test scores is only one of the many factors that will improve with a more robust vocabulary. Employers also use a candidate’s ability to employ a variety of vocabulary words and to speak clearly as an important tool in assessing competency. Every time a person speaks, someone is evaluating competence and success.
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Lasallian Service Corps Lew Clark and Thomas Devlin ’00 LSC Coordinators Sign-Up
Sunday with the St. Francis Inn Mothers’ Club Sunday Before the First Monday of the Month 10:00 am Prepare sandwiches to be delivered to a soup kitchen in inner city Philadelphia. Contact: Mr. Chuck Cirelli Monday Elder Share 2:45 to 5:00 pm Provide companionship to residents of a local nursing home. Contact: Mr. Mike Ponisiack or Mrs. Dorothy Ponisiack Tuesday La Salle Academy Tutoring 3:00 to 6:00 pm Tutor inner city children at La Salle Academy, the original site of La Salle College High School. Contact: Mr. Dan Cipolla, Mr. Micky Dominick, or Mrs. Dorothy Marchese, Ms. Pam DeRose, or Dr. Rosina Ryan Human Rights Forum 2:20 pm Meet and discuss justice issues, the release of political prisoners, and reconciliation among people. Contact: Mrs. Betty Field Wednesday Providence Center 3:00 to 6:00 pm Tutor children in a center in Kensington run by the Sisters of the Holy Child. Contact: Mr. Tom Barna or Mrs. Cathy Winning Homeless Outreach Serve a meal and provide friendship to the poor in Philadelphia. 5:00 to 9:00 pm Contact: Mr. Lew Clark, Mrs. Carol Haggerty, Mr. Will Cummings, or Brother Anwar Martinez Thursday Triest House 4:30 to 5:30 pm Assist mentally-challenged adults with physical therapy. Contact: Mr. Al Puntel Ongoing Opportunities Respect Life 2:20 pm Pray the rosary and participate in activities related to Pro Life causes. Contact: Mr. Al Puntel and Mr. Mark Collins
Saturday and Sunday Saint Vincent’s Soup Kitchen Saturday and Sunday Morning 9:00 to 11:30 am Last Sunday of the Month 12:30 to 2:30 pm Prepare and serve meals to the poor of Germantown. Contact: Men of La Salle – visit www.lschs.org Seasonal Opportunities Magazine Drive for St. Michael’s Indian School Thanksgiving Food Drive for St. Vincent’s Parish Mission Drive Secret Santa Operation Santa Claus Summer Immersion Opportunities Project Appalachia Contact Mr. Tom Devlin Building Bridges of Solidarity International Service in Bolivia Contact: Senora Lastenia Breen Native American Experience Contact: Mr. Micky Dominick Lasallian Youth Assembly Contact: Mr. Lew Clarke or Mr. Tom Devlin De La Salle Blackfeet Contact: Mr. Tom Devlin Urban Immersion Contact: Mr. Lew Clark Grade Level Opportunities Freshman and Sophomore Branch-Out Day Junior Urban Challenge
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La Salle College High School
2010 La Salle College High School Baseball Camp
Future Stars Basketball Academy
Session One – Hitting Instruction Only June 7, 2010 through July 9, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm $150 per player
July 19, 2010 through July 23, 2010 9:00 am to Noon
Session Two – Positional July 12, 2010 through July 15, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm $200 per player Attend Both Sessions for $300 Open to players ten years old through players entering the 9th Grade.
Boys and Girls Ages 5 to 9 $175 per player For a camp application or additional information, please contact Marty Jackson at (215) 402-4851 or jacksonm@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Football Camp
For a camp application or additional information, please contact Coach Joe Parisi at (215) 402-4182 or parisij@lschs.org
July 26, 2010 through July 29, 2010 4:00 to 8:00 pm
La Salle College High School Basketball Camp
Discounts $150 for early registration (payment in full by June 1, 2010) 20% discount for groups of three or more
Session One June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Session Two June 28, 2010 to July 2, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Boy Ages 9 to 15 $200 per session Attend Both Sessions for $350 For a camp application or additional information, please contact Joe Dempsey at (215) 402-4153 or dempseyj@lschs.org
Boys Ages 8 to 16 $175 per player
For a camp application or additional information, please call Paul Colistra at (215) 402-4811 or colistrap@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Jazz Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 $250 For a camp application or additional information, please call Joe Ciccimaro at (215) 402-4904 or ciccimarojoe@lschs.org
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La Salle College High School Lacrosse Camp
La Salle College High School Running Camp
Evening Camp June 14, 2010 through June 17, 2010 5:00 to 8:00 pm Boys Ages 11 to 16 $200
August 9, 2010 through August 12, 2010 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Day Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Boys Ages 5 to 16 and Girls Ages 5 to 13 $250 For a camp application or additional information, please contact www.lschs.org/laxcamp, leahyw@lschs.org, or (215) 402-4850.
Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 $125 per runner For camp application or additional information, please contact Greg Bielecki at (215) 402-4140 or bieleckig@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Soccer Camp July 26, 2010 through July 30, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Peak Performance Camp
Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 $200 per player
All-Athlete Speed, Strength, and Agility Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 5:00 to 8:00 pm
For camp application or additional information, please contact Tom Turner at (215) 402-4821 or turnert@lschs.org
Boy Entering Grades 6 to 10 $225 per camper Discounts $200 for early registration (payment in full by May 1, 2010) $50 discount for groups of three or more $50 discount for those attending another La Salle Athletic Camp For a camp application or additional information, please contact www.lschs.org/peakperformance, colistrap@lschs.org, or (215) 402-4811.
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Academic Enrichment Programs
ACT Preparation Courses
June 21, 2010 through July 23, 2010 8:30 am to 1:00 pm $975 (Tuition) $300 (Transportation)
(Meets Mondays and Wednesdays) June 21, 2010 through July 21, 2010
Pre-7th Grade Open to Boys and Girls Entering the 7th Grade
8:30 to 10:30 am Cost is $325 This twenty hour course reviews the basic principles of Arithmetic, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, Data Analysis, Geometry and Trigonometry. Students will also examine the Science problems. Strategies are introduced for handling the ACT problems involving these principles. Students will use practice ACT tests to learn principles and strategies so that they will become comfortable with the formatting and type of questions on the actual test.
Pre-8th Grade Open to Boys and Girls Entering the 8th Grade A program centering on reading and writing, math, art, science and computer skills and preparation for high school entrance examinations. Students prepare for high school entrance test through one full-scale practice test and through shorter, weekly practice units. For an application or additional information, please contact (215) 402-4165 or summer@lschs.org
SAT Preparation Course (Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays) June 22, 2010 through July 22, 2010 SAT Math 8:30 to 10:30 am $325 SAT Critical Reading (Verbal) 10:30 to 11:30 am $175 SAT Writing (Verbal) 11:30 am to 1:00 pm $250 Enroll in All Three Courses for $650 All courses are open to students – male or female – from any area school. Please register for any course(s) by visiting our website, www.lschs.org, and click on the Summer Program tab and print out the registration form.
ACT Math and Science
ACT English, Reading, and Writing 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Cost is $400 These twenty-five hour courses begin with a series of diagnostic tests focusing on reading comprehension, and written English. The uniqueness of the ACT is stressed along with a general review of test taking strategies. There are practice tests given during the five weeks of the course and a Review Class prior to the PSAT and October SAT. It is strongly advised that a student enroll in both courses, however, the option exists to take just one. Enroll in All Three Courses for $650 All courses are open to students- male or female- from any area school. To register for one or more of these courses, please visit www.lschs.org and under Summer Programs, download and print the registration form.
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Peer pressure in teen years builds important social skills. When most parents think of peer pressure, they picture their babies cornered at parties, being offered drugs or alcohol. But that isn’t always the case. There’s positive peer pressure as well – such as when your son’s friends encourage him to join the soccer team or help cut the lawn for an elderly neighbor. New research shows that both types of peer pressure – positive and negative – are beneficial to children’s social development. Peer pressure teaches teens how to gauge other people’s feelings and expectations and how to weigh those against their own wants and needs. The study isn’t suggesting that teens should always give in to peer pressure. It found that teens who felt both negative and positive peer pressure and occasionally gave in when the risks were low – were more socially successful as adults. They learned how to read other people and how to accommodate others, which are important components in adult relationships. On the other hand, teens who always avoided peer pressure turned out to be less engaged socially. Those who didn’t care what anyone thought of them became more aloof, disconnected adults, and were less adept at being considerate of people’s feelings. Encourage your son to stick to his beliefs and values, but remind him to mind the balance between being able to stand up to a friend and still preserving the friendship. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Teach your son how to handle stress. The stress of everyday life – school, friends, family, jobs, extracurricular activities, etc. – can really take a toll on your son’s health. Stress has been linked to weight gain, headaches, mood swings, poor grades and sleep problems. To keep your son’s stress from overwhelming him, encourage him to: • Calm down. If he’s feeling stressed, he should stop what he’s doing and take a few deep breaths. Squeezing a stress ball can help alleviate tension. • Vent. Your son could write in a journal or talk to you about what’s going on. • Take a break. If math homework is stressing him out, work on history for a while. He could listen to music for a while – or go for a jog or run to clear his head. • Avoid procrastination. Planning ahead always helps. Have your son talk to his teacher if he’s having trouble completing a project on time. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
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Tame your nerves when it comes to tough talks with your son.
Show your son how to be financially self-disciplined.
Teens face difficult issues every day – from sex and dating concerns, to drugs and violence. You aren’t helping your son if you cover your ears every time he asks you a tough question.
It’s already spring – just about time for your son to begin looking for a summer job. Before he gets that first paycheck and hits the mall, teach him about financial selfdiscipline.
Be prepared to have an open conversation with your son to discuss these issues. It’s better for you to share your family’s values with your son than for him to go along with whatever his friends are doing.
Here’s how:
Here are some tips for surviving tough talks with your son:
• Talk about how your son handles money now. Does he have a savings account? Or does he spend money as soon as he gets it?
• Do some thinking in advance. It’s natural that your son will eventually come to you to talk about a difficult issue. Spend time thinking of typical teen behaviors and how you would advise your son to address them. • Avoid delaying the conversation. Your son will likely catch you off guard with his question, but realize that if he’s asking your advice on a situation, he has probably already asked his friends for their advice. You’ll have to answer the question right away. Buy yourself some time to think by saying something like, “I’m glad you came to me with that question.” • Be clear and honest in your response. Discuss your family’s values. Use proper terminology for things rather than slang. If you’re embarrassed, say so. Your son will be more likely to turn to you in the future if he knows you’ll give honest advice without being judgmental. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
• Ask your son why he wants the job. Is it to help out your family? Is he saving for college? Does he just want some extra spending money?
• Help your son come up with a savings goal. Discuss what he would like to save money for, and how much he thinks he could save by September. • Work out a budget with your son. It would be great if your son could put every penny he earns toward savings – but it’s not likely. Even the most disciplined teen may need some money for an emergency bike repair. • Encourage your son to stick to his budget. Share some of your money-saving tips with him such as using coupons from the Sunday newspaper or waiting to buy something until it goes on sale. Helping your son learn how to handle money responsibly now will benefit him greatly in the future. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Help your son look for and understand key ideas in text. When your son is reading assignments, have him use a four-step process that will help him look for and understand key ideas: • Preview. Look over the assignment. Identify key ideas. Look at pictures. Read chapter headings and words in bold type. • Ask questions. Write questions he thinks may be answered. Turn to the end of the chapter and look for review questions. • Read. Now read the assignment carefully. As he finds answers to questions, he can check them off his list. If he has not found answers to all his questions, go back to reread. • Summarize. Restate, in his own words, what he has just read. If he can, he is finished. If he can’t, he needs to go back through each of the steps again. Reprinted with permission from the March 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
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Mothers’ Club Susan Bilotta President
Calendar of Events
Fashion Show and Dinner
February 28, 2010 March 4, 2010 March 14, 2010 March 18, 2010 March 31, 2010 April 5, 2010
“Windows To Fashion” Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:00 pm
Mother/Son Service Project 10:00 am Cafeteria Mothers’ Club Meeting 9:15 am Auditorium National Honor Society Induction 7:00 pm Auditorium Fashion Show 5:00 pm Spring Mill Country Club Mothers’ Club Meeting 9:15 am Auditorium Mother-Son Service Project 12:00 pm Cafeteria
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer help is welcome and appreciated at the following upcoming Mothers’ Club events. Please e-mail the contact listed for each event with your availability. February 28, 2010 and April 5, 2010 Mother/Son Service Project Cafeteria Contact: Chris Letcavage cletcavage@comcast.net March 18, 2010 Fashion Show 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 to 10:00 pm Presidential Caterers Contact: Maria Caporizzo mcap123@verizon.net April 28, 2010 Senior Mother/Son Liturgy 6:30 pm (set up during day, serving at event) Gymnasium Contact: Chris Giaimo chriskgia@yahoo.com
Spring Mill Manor Ivyland, PA Please join us for a night of fun, friendship and fashion at the annual Spring Fashion Show! The Tombola tables will be filled with lots of gifts you will want to win and take home that night! Invitations have been mailed, get your RSVP in. Tickets are limited, so buy them early. For your convenience you can also purchase your tickets on line. Check out the Mothers’ Club page. As always your financial support is sincerely appreciated and cash donations are welcome. If you have any questions or would like to donate an item, please contact: Maria Caporizzo (610) 476-4716 mcap123@verizon.net
Reminder to Parents of Seniors Please send in your son’s baby picture. If you have not already done so, we are asking that you send a baby picture of your son (the toddler years or younger, no larger than 4”x 6”, preferably by himself). Please put your son’s name on the back of the picture. We will match his baby picture with his graduation picture from the photographer and display the pictures in the main hallway of the school. The picture will be mailed home after graduation. We need your picture no later than March 16, 2009. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. In the event that you have any questions, please contact: Peg Havard (215) 628-9282 havafam@verizon.net
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Mothers’ Club (continued) Senior Mother/Son Liturgy
Sally Foster Gift Wrap
April 28, 2010 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thank you to all those who supported the Gift Wrap Sale. If you still need some gift wrap for your holiday or other gifts, La Salle will continue to receive full credit for all orders placed online until June 30, 2010. Go to www. sallyfoster.com, click on support a undraiser, reference our school’s Account No. 67725, and begin shopping. Your order will be shipped promptly to your home address. Shipping is free for orders of $70.00 or more.
This is a special event for both seniors and their Moms as they prepare for graduation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this memorable evening at La Salle. There is no cost to attend this event, but it is reserved for seniors and their Mothers/Special Persons. Look for more information in an upcoming issue of the Belcroft. You will receive your invitation in the mail. If the event that you have any questions please contact:
Keyboards Needed for La Salle Academy Thanks to everyone who has already donated musical keyboards to our collection for La Salle Academy. The collection will continue until we reach our goal of fifteen. La Salle Academy is dedicated to educating children in grades 3 through 8 whose potential is limited by social, academic, or financial challenges, and whose parents desire, but can not afford, a Catholic education. The keyboards will allow the music teacher to introduce the art of playing an instrument to these underprivileged students. If you have a new or used musical keyboard to donate, please contact: JeriBeth Subers (215) 641-0522 jbsubers@verizon.net
Cafeteria April 5, 2010 12:00 pm
The Mothers’ Club is partnering with Mr. Chuck Cirelli on a service project for mothers and their sons to make sandwiches for the homeless and poor served by St. Francis Inn. We will meet on Sundays before the first Monday of the month to prepare the bagged meals.
Chris Letcavage cletcavage@comcast.net
Help La Salle College High School earn thousands of dollars. It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Powerful! Please log onto www.escrip.com and register to do your online shopping with hundreds of merchants at the new “online mall”. The La Salle code is 62525176. In addition to regular shopping, you can even make purchases for travel, airlines and online services. There is no need to leave a credit/debit card number with eScrip. No need to worry if you are already supporting someone else with eScrip as our contributions can be split among several institutions. Local eScrip merchants will contribute up to 8% of the purchases you make to La Salle: Also at eScrip, register for Genuardis Cash Back Program with your Genuardis shopping card number. When you shop at any Genuardis store, a percentage of your bill will automatically be credited to La Salle. It’s that easy! Please register soon, so La Salle can be a winner all year long. In the event that you have any questions, please contact:
Mother/Son Service Project for St. Francis Inn
Please feel free to contact:
Megan Losier megser58@aol.com
eScrip
Chris Giaimo chriskgia@yahoo.com
February 28, 2010 10:00 am
Any questions, contact:
Ann Marie Sanders annmariesanders@verizon.net
La Salle College High School a “CARING COMMUNITY” Recognizing that we are one La Salle Family, the main goal of the Mothers’ Club “Caring Community” is to respond to any special needs and to celebrate the special occasions that our students, and their families, and our faculty members may have. We would like to recognize joyous occasions such as births and marriages, as well as to offer support, prayers (you can ask for your intention to be included by logging on to the “Prayer Chain” article in the Mothers’ Club area of the school’s website), meals, a simple note or phone call during the tough times of illness, death, or other hardships. Please contact us to make us aware when help is needed: Susan Dearolf (215) 572-1239 susandearolf@comcast.net
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Mothers’ Club (continued) New York Trip April 21, 2010 The La Salle Mothers’ Club will be venturing to see the spectacular Broadway musical, “Billy Elliott.” It is a wonderful story of a young boy following his heart to dance and making his dreams come true, with a musical score written by Elton John. Guests are asked to arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 am at the NW corner of the Montgomery Mall (Column 17, previously Boscov’s). Buses will depart promptly at 8:30 am. Hot coffee and tea will be available before boarding the assigned buses. While traveling to the Big Apple, a “special beverage” will be served along with a delicious boxed lunch. Show time is 2:00 pm at the Imperial Theater (249 West 45th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue). The musical runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. Dining reservations will need to be made ahead of time. Buses will leave New York promptly at 8:00 pm with an expected arrival time of 10:30 pm at the Montgomery Mall. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the ride home. The event is SOLD OUT! Cancelled checks are confirmation for reservations. If you are on the waiting list, you will be contacted if space becomes available. For additional information, please contact: Mary Beth Szostak mbszostak@aol.com
Mothers’ Club Alumnae Committee News Private Tour Of The Barnes Foundation All mothers and guardians of current La Salle students are cordially invited to join the Mothers’ Club Alumnae at 10:00 am on March 23, 2010 for this unique event. The tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the extraordinary art collection of the late Dr. Albert Barnes before it moves to the Parkway in Philadelphia. The cost of the tour is $75 per person and is limited to fifty people, so please make your reservation (via credit card) as soon as possible by calling (610) 667-0290, then pressing “5” at the prompt. Please advise the person to whom you speak that you are with the La Salle College High School Mothers’ Club Alumnae group. Your name will be added to a master reservation list; tickets will not be issued.
Parking is included in the cost of the ticket. Please consider carpooling, and be sure to arrive a few minutes before the tour is scheduled to start, as it will begin promptly at 10:00 am.
Shared Treasures Many thanks to all of our volunteers who are helping make this new venture a success. We can always use more help, so if you have a few hours on Thursdays (there are two shifts – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm). Please contact Kathy Caramenico at kcaram@yahoo. com to be added to the volunteer rotation. Please remember Shared Treasures if you’re giving your home a different look and need to find a new home for household décor and accessories that don’t fit that look. Our customers are especially fond of crystal, silver and porcelain pieces, works of art and both indoor and outdoor furniture. All donations, which are tax-deductible, are gratefully accepted. Please bring items with you on Thursdays during shop hours or drop them in the green box on the side porch at Dunleavy on Wednesdays. Shared Treasures is open on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Dunleavy Center, where you’ll always find fabulous finds and fantastic values in men’s and women’s clothing and accessories and household décor.
Mothers’ Club Alumnae Lunch All mothers of La Salle alumni are invited to attend the Mothers’ Club Alumnae Luncheon, which will be held this year on April 29, 2010 at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Look for your invitation in the mail this month. If you do not receive an invitation by mid-March, please contact Kathy Caramenico at kcaram@yahoo.com, to make sure that you receive one. The Mothers’ Club Alumnae Committee Donnamarie Dolan Barbara Grelis Houldin Kathy Caramenico Terry Millet Pam Grady Janet McBride Lisa Henrich
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Men of La Salle Bud McGann ‘83 President
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Father/Son Bowling
Thursday, March 4, 2010 Saturday, March 13, 2010 Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Thursday, April 8, 2010 Sunday, April 25, 2010 Sunday, May 2, 2010 Thursday, May 6, 2010 Thursday, May 27, 2010
March 13, 2010
Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Open to ALL Fathers Representatives from SpeakUp! Father/Son Bowling Thunderbirds Lanes in Willow Grove Open to ALL Fathers and Sons Sophomore Branch/Out Day Open to ALL Sophomores and Their Fathers Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Nominations Meeting Open to ALL Fathers Father/Son Golf Outing Horsham Valley Country Club Open to ALL families Father/Son Baseball Outing Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Camden Yards, Baltimore Open to ALL Families Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Installation of New Officers Open to ALL Fathers Year End BBQ/Picnic
SpeakUp! Representatives from SpeakUp! will address the next Men of La Salle meeting on March 4th, 6:30 PM in the Study Commons. SpeakUp! is a program designed to open conversation on topics often uncomfortable among parents, teens, and educators. It stands alone among similar programs because the conversations take place in safe, non-judgmental environment. The insights of the night result in a learning experience for all. Students from Gywnedd Mercy Academy, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, and La Salle College High School have planned a night of OPEN communication between young adults and their parents and have worked rigorously to make this night a success. Some of the topics include: • Sex and Pressure • Alcohol and Drugs • Parent/Child Relations and Communications • Stress and Perfection
Thunderbird Lanes 1130 North York Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 (215) 659-1715 www.phillybowl.com Registration begins at 1:30 pm and bowling is from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This event features all kinds of competition between fathers and sons in a full afternoon of bowling and friendship. Get your shirts pressed and come out for a fun day. Please check with the Men of La Salle web page for registration and details.
Father/Son Baseball Outing Sunday, May 2, 2010 Camden Yards Baltimore, MD Spring training starts in less than one week and the Men of La Salle has already reserved our annual trip to beautiful Camden Yards in Baltimore. We have purchased 125 tickets, which are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Orioles have many new players and will be entertaining the Boston Red Sox at 1:30 pm. The day will begin with and Express Mass by Father Tony at 9:00 am and the buses will leave at 10:00 am to provide time to walk around this lovely baseball facility before the start of the game. Our tickets this year will be in the sun in the lower boxes along the left field line. The Red Sox are considered a premium, so the total cost including the buses is $69.40 per person. We expect the tickets to go fast so please reserve your spaces early. As we do every year, after the game, time is allowed to visit the Inner Harbor to grab something to eat or watch some of the veteran fathers bring a few laughs to everyone. Buses will leave from the ESPN Sports Zone at 7:00 pm for the trip home. For more information or to reserve your tickets early, contact: Dave Lagner (215) 646-2143 dlags21@aol.com
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Men of La Salle Commitment Forms 2010/2011 Name
Son’s Graduation Year
Please list each committee or activity on which you worked during the 2009/2010 school year:
Please indicate those activities and committees upon which you would like to participate for the 2010/2011 school year. Please indicate if you are interested in being a Chair for an event and/or if you are interested in being considered for an Executive Board position. Committee
Time of Year
Chair
Volunteer
La Salle Auction
Co-Chair
Volunteer
New Father’s Welcome
September
O
O
Ad Sales
O
O
Fall Family Liturgy
October
O
O
Facilities
O
O
LaScramble Golf Outing
October
O
O
Catalog
O
O
Freshman Branch-Out Day
October
O
O
Clean-up
O
O
Open House
November
O
O
Decorating
O
O
Father Son/Banquet
November
O
O
Gift Distribution
O
O
Super Son-Day
January
O
O
Gift Set-Ip
O
O
Induction and Social
February
O
O
Live Auction
O
O
Father/Son Bowling
March
O
O
Raffle
O
O
Sophomore Branch-Out Day
April
O
O
Reservations
O
O
Father/Son Baseball Outing
April/May
O
O
Silent Gift Solicitation
O
O
Father/Son Golf Outing
April/May
O
O
Technology
O
O
St. Vincent’s
All Year
O
O
Check-Out
O
O
Web Support
All Year
O
O
Power Point
O
O
Lock Box
O
O
Would you be interested in an Executive Board Position?
O Phone-A-Thon
O President
O VP Board Activities
O VP Father/Son Activities
O VP Fund Raising
O Secretary
O Treasurer
O Auction Chair
Please complete this form and return to: Men of La Salle La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038
La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.org
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!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Registration 1:30 p.m. • Bowling 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$24.00 per person includes shoe rental, sodas and snacks. Please register and pay in advance (see below).
Prizes for high game(s), strike on Red Pin, 50/50 Drawing and more! Thunderbird Lanes
1130 North York Road • Willow Grove, PA 19090 www.phillybowl.com • 215.659.1715 Father/Son Registration Form Saturday, March 13, 2010
1. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 2. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 3. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other
Form submitted by: Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Bowlers x $24.00 = Total Enclosed $ _________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: BOWLERS MAY ONLY REGISTER AND PAY AT DOOR IF EVENT IS NOT SOLD OUT.
Please return payment to Men of La Salle to be received no later than March 8th. You may pay at the door, but please email mschluth@alstin with a “heads up” ASAP. Thanks.
4. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 5. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 6. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other
Please return payment and Registration Form to: Men of La Salle Father/Son Bowling Mike Schluth Alstin Communications, Inc. 121 S. Broad St., STE 1600 Email: mschluth@alstin.com Philadelphia, PA 19107 Cell: 215-620-2825
Attention La Salle Fathers and Sons!
Men of La Salle Father/Son
Sunday, April 25, 2010 • $65.00 per golfer (price held same for SIX YEARS!) HORSHAM VALLEY GOLF CLUB, Babylon Road, Ambler, PA 19002
You don’t need to be scratch golfers. The scramble format (best ball) ensures that golfers at any level can compete. The course is 5,115 yards long, par 66. Your short game is important on this beautiful course. For directions please go to the Horsham Valley web page horshamvalleygolf.com. More importantly, we will always remember the opportunity we had to spend time with our sons. What’s included: 18 Holes of Golf (if possible), Golf Cart, Lunch, Golf Prizes, Including Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Low Net Father/Son Team, Hole-in-One on designated hole for free La Salle Tuition! AM Round PM Round 7:30 AM -------Registration, Refreshments, Putting Green------- 12:00 PM 8:00 AM -------------Shotgun Start 18 Hole Scramble------------- 1:15 PM 12:30 PM -----------------------------Lunch---------------------------- 12:00 PM 1:00 PM -----------------------Prizes & Awards---------------------- 5:00 PM Preferred Tee Time (Check 1st Choice) ___AM ___PM ___No Preference ___AM (Due to school activity)
Registration Form
Form submitted by:
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
1. Father’s Name___________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone:__________________________ Email:_____________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________
2. Son’s Name_____________________________________________________________________ 3. Son’s Name_____________________________________________________________________ 4. Son’s Name_____________________________________________________________________
Number of Golfers x $65.00 = Total Enclosed $ _________________________________________________________________________________
Make check payable to: “Men of La Salle” to be received no later than April 10th. Please return payment and Registration Form to: Bud Zysk- Men of LaSalle c/o LaSalle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Email: bzysk@rapidcircuits.com
SPEND A MEMORABLE DAY THAT BONDS A FATHER AND SON FOR A LIFETIME! Spring training for major league baseball is upon us and the Men of La Salle have already secured our date for the annual Father & Son baseball trip to Camden Yards in Baltimore. This annual event is one of the most popular events on the school calendar as it provides you with the opportunity to spend a unique day with your son regardless of whether you are a baseball fan or not. This event is also meant to include grandfathers, uncles, cousins and those boys who may not have a father (we will not exclude any mothers that may be interested).
Men of La Salle
Sunday, May 2, 2010 The Orioles will be hosting the Boston Red Sox!
$69.40 per person (considered a premium game), includes ticket and transportation.
Game time is 1:30pm and the day will begin at LaSalle with a Mass in the gym at 9:00am. Buses will leave the school parking lot at 10:00am sharp to provide enough time before the game to explore the stadium and collect batting practice balls hit into our section. Seats are in the sunny lower boxes along the left field foul line. After the game, time will be allotted to venture over to the Inner Harbor for a bite to eat and other entertainment. Buses will leave from the Aquarium exactly at 7:00pm.
125 tickets reserved — first come, first served!
Registration Form Sunday, May 2, 2010
Form submitted by: Name _________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name________________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________________________
2. Name________________________________________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________
3. Name________________________________________________________________________
Number of Attendees x $69.40 = Total Enclosed $ _________________________________________________________________________________
4. Name________________________________________________________________________ 5. Name________________________________________________________________________ 6. Name________________________________________________________________________
Please return payment to “Men of La Salle” to be received no later than April 25th. Please return payment and Registration Form to: Men of La Salle Annual Baseball Outing c/o Dave Lagner 509 Hamilton Rd.. Lower Gwynned,PA 19002 215-646-2143 Email: DLAGS21@aol.com
March 25-27, 2010 7:30 pm March 28, 2010 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm Tickets $15 General Admission $12 Students For additional information of to purchase tickets in advance, please visit: www.lschs.org/theatre Doors will open fifteen minutes early for Advance Ticket Holders, which will provide for the best seating. Running on Broadway for more than 2,000 performances, “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is more than a musical review – it is the soundtrack for a generation; playing out once again as the backdrop for a trip back to the “Neighborhood,” and the ensuing journey forward known as life. Second only to McCartney and Lennon, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the most successful song writing team of the 1950’s and 1960’s, penning hits for Elvis, The Drifters, The Coasters, Ben E. King, and many others. But more than their success as a song writing team, their songs captured the awkwardness and innocence of young love; the path forward as we left the old neighborhood seeking to make our way in the world; the joys of love found; the pain of love lost; and the ultimate realization that perhaps everything we ever really needed in life was always right there where we started. Featuring such great hits as Dance With Me, Fools Fall in Love, Kansas City, On Broadway, Yakety Yak, Loving You, Hound Dog, Spanish Harlem, and the classic Stand By Me – Smokey Joe’s Café promises to be an evening of high energy entertainment, intertwined with a trip back through the scrapbook of our memories which define our lives.
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Men of Respect
“Threepeat”
AIMING FOR A by Dan Cruice
As the Philadelphia region eagerly awaits the warming thaw and soothing rays of spring, the La Salle Lacrosse Team prepares to defend its two-time Pennsylvania State Championship run. Two years ago, it was the Explorers who captured the last contested Keystone Cup, and last June, the Explorers captured the inaugural Pennsylvania PIAA State Lacrosse Championship. Each of those respective squads was led by a group of very senior and very talented players, many of whom have gone on to play at the top levels of NCAA collegiate lacrosse. This year’s team, many of which apprenticed under the experienced and talented group of predecessors, will again be among a select group of teams who will be favored for the highly competitive and hotly contested State Lacrosse Championship. The 2010 lacrosse squad hopes to add to the growing collection of State titles the Explorers have recently won. In the last two years, in the addition to the two state titles the lacrosse squad has won, the Ice Hockey team has also won two state titles, and most recently the football team made history with the first PIAA State Football Championship for District 12. The varsity team this year will be anchored by a returning mix of seniors and juniors who tasted the competition and joy of the previous two years. Returning seniors such as Dan Losier, Christian Cardinal, Patrick Resch, Shane Pierce, Wesley Meehan, Anthony Cognetti, Vinny Migliarese, Tim Durkin, Nolan Funchion, and Ryan Saraceni will provide leadership and experience. These senior players will be complimented by a group of very talented juniors, which includes: Kevin Forster, Jack Bogorowski, Nick Cruice, Mark DiFrangia, Victor Garcia, Zack Jones, Joe Brown, Luke Vrancken, Shawn Warrender, and Alex Carapelloti.
The season for the Explorers will kick off with a one day scrimmage at the Christian Brother’s Tournament in Washington, DC on March 14, 2010. The regular season begins with a non-league tilt with perennial powerhouse, Haverford School, on March 26, 2010, followed by a big game with St. Joseph’s Prep on April 3, 2010. This highly anticipated rivalry will be played at Widener University and will be a 6:00 pm start. Other highlights to the schedule will be a rematch of last year’s thriller with DC powerhouse Georgetown Prep. The game this year will be a part of the Haverford School’s Checking for Cancer Tournament and will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 12:00 pm. Additionally, the Explorers will once again participate in the Katie Samson Festival at Radnor High School. This year’s event will take place on April 2, 2010 as La Salle takes on Lower Merion at 11:30 am. Other notable contests include: Episcopal Academy Malvern Prep Springfield Delco Morristown (NJ) Downingtown East
April 13, 2010 April 27, 2010 May 1, 2010 May 11, 2010 May 18, 2010
Home Away Away Home Away
After this competitive schedule, and with the leadership of coaches Bill Leahy and Tony Resch, La Salle will commence play for the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, and an automatic berth into the PIAA tournament beginning on May 21, 2009. The 2010 La Salle Lacrosse Team hopes to create their own legacy and add to the impressive list of recent Pennsylvania State Championships. Come spring, come out and support your Explorers.
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Varsity Sports Updates Tony Resch Athletic Director
La Salle Wrestlers Capture Philadelphia Catholic League and District 12 Championships On Wednesday, February 3, 2010, the La Salle College High School Wrestling Team repeated as Philadelphia Catholic League Champions with a 36-22 win over North Catholic High School. The Explorers (131), built a 21-6 lead with pins by senior Joe Mazzi (23-2) at 145 pounds and sophomore Shane Springer (24-2) at 152 pounds and with wins by C.J. Burns (19-4) at 171 pounds, freshman P.J. Steinmetz at 189 pounds, and sophomore Matt Cimato at 135 pounds. The Falcons rallied to within 24-22, but the pin by senior Nick Mathis in the 130-pound weight division put the Explorers up by double-digits and clinched the victory. The Explorers captured their second consecutive Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (PIAA) District 12 Wrestling Dual Meet Team Championship on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. In only its second year in the PIAA, La Salle defeated George Washington High School 60-10. On Saturday, February 22, 2010, nine wrestlers from La Salle College High School took first place at the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) Individual Championships. As a team, La Salle earned 247 points, more than any other school in the league. The first place finishers were Bryan Pflanz ‘12 (112 lbs.), Casey Kent ‘12 (125 lbs.), Matt Cimato ‘12 (130 lbs.), Joey Mazzi ‘11 (135 lbs.), Shane Springer ‘12 (152 lbs.), Nick Burns ‘11 (160 lbs.), C.J. Burns ‘10 (171 lbs.), P.J. Steinmetz ‘13 (189 lbs.), and Ryan Geiger ‘11 (285 lbs.). The nine first place finishers, along with Roger Woerhle ‘11 (4th at 119 lbs.) and Jack Carmody ‘10 (3rd at 145 lbs.) advance to the PIAA District 12 Individual Championships.
La Salle Swim Team Wins 22nd Consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Title and 2nd Consecutive PIAA District 12 Championship On Saturday, February 22, 2010, the La Salle College High School Swim Team was crowned champions twice in one day. In the morning, they became Philadelphia Catholic LeagueChampions for the 22nd year in a row. In the evening, they were named PIAA District 12 Champions for the 2nd consecutive year.
On Friday, the first day of events, two new records were set by La Salle swimmers. The 200 Medley Relay Team of Rhoads Worster, David Speese, Phil Letcavage, and Andrew Sideras created a new League and Team Record with a 1:34:07. Rhoads Worster set a new Team Record in the morning for the 200 IM and then broke his own record in the evening with a 1:52:84. On the second day of events, Rhoads Worster swam the 100 Backstroke in a time of 51:53 at the District 12 meet to set a new League and Team Record.
Explorer Hoops La Salle College High School senior Troy Hockaday and junior Eddie Mitchell were named as First Team All-Catholic selections by the league coaches. Hockaday was second in the voting and Mitchell was third. The Explorer’s Head Coach, Joe Dempsey, was named Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) Coach of the Year. The Explorers won the Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division with a record of 12-2, which included two wins over Roman Catholic. On Saturday, February 22, 2010, they defeated North Catholic by a score of 54-43 to advance to the Palestra for the first time since 1997.
Flyer’s Cup Preview The Ice Hockey Team concluded their regular season with only one league loss and is set to defend the Flyer’s Cup when play begins on March 12, 2010. The Explorers have won back-to-back Flyer’s Cup and Pennsylvania State Championships and look to repeat in both.
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Brother Aloysius Lumley Memorial Golf Outing Monday, April 26, 2010 Cedarbrook Country Club 180 Penllyn Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422
11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Registration Lunch Shotgun Start Dinner to Follow
Shamble Format $175 per person The price includes green fees, lunch, and dinner. Register as an individual golfer or with additional players. For additional information, please contact Marty Jackson at (215) 402-4851, or jacksonm@lschs.org
Number of Golfers at $175 each $
Total for Golf Hole Sponsor at $100 each Lunch Sponsor for $500 Putting Green Sponsor for $500 Driving Range Sponsor for $500 Cart Sponsor for $500 Halfway House Sponsor for $500 Dinner Sponsor for $1,000
$ $
Total Sponsors
$
Total Enclosed
Dinner Only at $50.00
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER
EVENING PHONE NUMBER
PREFERRED E-MAIL
NAME(S) OF GOLFERS
All sponsors will have their signs displayed prominently on the golf course. Please include a business card or indicate below the information that you would like included on the sign.
Please make all checks payable to the La Salle College High School Golf Team. Return registration form and check to: Marty Jackson La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038
First Class Mail
8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 www.lschs.org
March 2010 Volume Nineteen Number 7
The Official Newsletter of La Salle College High School President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 Principal Joseph L. Marchese 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
The Belcroft is published by La Salle College High School during the months of September through May.
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.
Calendar of Events March 2010
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.
2-5
Kairos 37-73
3
Early Dismissal
1:35 pm
4
Mothers’ Club Meeting
9:15 am
Men of La Salle Meeting
6:30 pm
6
7th Grade Practice Test
8:30 am
7
Hall of Fame Induction
10:00 am
9
Alumni Board Meeting
7:30 pm
13
SAT
Father/Son Bowling
14
National Honor Society Induction
18
Fashion Show
19
End of Third Marking Period
10:00 am
Student Council Dance/Mixer
7:30 pm
22
Faculty Retreat
No Classes
24
Sophomore Branch-Out Day
25-28 Musical – Smokey Joe’s Cafe 26
Report Cards Issued
30
Lenten Liturgy
31
Easter Recess Begins at Dismissal
ON SALE NOW! The Sesquicentennial History of La Salle College High School This hardcover, limited edition, is a one-time collector’s publication containing stories and reflections, and hundreds of photographs of our 150 years. Please visit the school bookstore to purchase copies or order online at www.lschs.org