Something For Everyone 2023-2024

Page 1

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Something for Everyone 1

HOW DO STUDENTS GET INVOLVED?

Freshmen are invited to attend an Activity Fair, which is held the third week of school during free periods and features all of the clubs and activities that the school has to offer.

The Daily Bulletin posts meeting times and scheduled events for all clubs and activities, which are open to all students and emailed each day.

Each club and activity has their own Schoology page, where all information can be found and communication occurs.

The school website lists all clubs and activities as well as email addresses for the moderators so students can email the respective moderator with questions and/or ask to join the club.

Students, especially freshmen, are encouraged to see the Assistant Dean of Students (Director of Student Activities) should they have questions about the various clubs. They can also speak with their grade-level counselor or homeroom teacher in regard to ways to get involved.

Students communicate and connect with other students and ask what club(s) they are attending or have attended as fellow students will give honest advice and recommendations for clubs of which they are members.

Students make use of Community Time to meet with clubs and activities.

Something for Everyone 3
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

TECHNOLOGY CLUBS

COMPUTER LAB MANAGERS are part of a nationallyrecognized program that is one of a kind. The program functions like a sports team and allows tech students to work side-by-side with the Chief Information Officer and Network Administrator to run the network and website at La Salle College High School. The ultimate goal of this “team” is to make La Salle Technology the best of any school in the country. Students gain priceless experiential learning that goes hand in hand with any certifications that they have earned through the school’s advanced Microsoft IT Academy.

WEB MANAGERS assist the Director of Web Communications in various web projects throughout the year. The Web Site Managers primarily work on projects for the La Salle College High School Web Site, but also are committed to participating in web-based Community TechServe projects for non-profit organizations in need of web site assistance.

Something for Everyone 5 TECHNOLOGY CLUBS

CHARACTER IS OUR PRIORITY

6 La Salle College High School

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Student Government Association or Student Council is comprised of a four-member executive board, class officers, class senators, and faculty moderators. The Student Council, under the direction of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer oversees the individual class councils and coordinates all council activities. The Class Council is headed by an elected Class President and Vice President for each of the four classes and elected homeroom senators. Activities organized at this level include intramural teams, proms or dances, Field Day, and other activities planned by the class and the Class Moderator. Any student may participate in or help with the various class activities.

ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL

INCLUDE:

• school dances,

• pep rallies and other spirit activities (like Field Day),

• maintaining school communications,

• helping at Freshman Orientation, and

• Student-Faculty Events.

Something for Everyone 7 STUDENT GOVERNMENT
EX P L ORE W H AT ’S M O RE LA SALLE
8 La Salle College High School

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

WISTERIAN, the school newspaper, provides an opportunity for students to report on news around the La Salle College High School community. Consisting of news, features, sports, and editorials, the Wisterian promotes better writing in a variety of disciplines and offers aspiring writers the satisfaction of being published.

BLUE AND GOLD is the school’s yearbook. It strives to capture the events of the year through photographs and words. Staff members have the opportunity to develop skills in decision making and time management. In addition, students explore their own creative talents through writing, photography, and page design.

GAZEBO, the school’s literary magazine, offers all students an opportunity to publish creative writing. Once works are submitted, the staff of the Gazebo begins the publishing process. The staff members are actively involved in material selection, editing, and copy preparation. The reward for the staff culminates with the distribution of the literary magazine twice a year.

Something for Everyone 9 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
WORDS NEVER FAIL US

SPEECH AND DEBATE PROGRAM

Speech and Debate (Forensics) offers students unique opportunities to develop public speaking skills in the areas of persuasion, argumentation, discussion, and interpretation. Through participation in an on-going program of weekly interscholastic contests at local and midAtlantic area schools, students develop poise, confidence, and listening skills. “Leadership Through Speech” is the motto of the National Catholic Forensic League.

The team has won the Valley Forge NSDA District Speech Sweepstakes twice in the last six years (2018, 2021).

10 La Salle College High School

In the last three years, the team has been recognized with national success at the invitationals hosted by Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, George Mason University, and Saint Joseph’s University. Additionally, multiple awards have been achieved from the Tournament of Champions (hosted by the University of Kentucky), the National Catholic Forensics League, and the National Speech and Debate Association. In 2018, Patrick Kelly ’18, placed 2nd in Informative Speaking at the National Speech and Debate Association. Locally, the team remains a dominant presence having won the State District 11 title consecutively from 2005-2023.

MOCK TRIAL has students “trying” a case by taking the role of attorney and/or witness against a team from other schools. This affords the students an opportunity to see the case from the perspective of the prosecutor, defense attorney, witness, and the accused.

Something for Everyone 11
SPEECH AND DEBATE

THEATRE PROGRAM

With over one hundred La Salle students along with girls from surrounding high schools, La Salle’s theatre program is recognized as one of the top programs in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Producing two shows per year, the theatre program offers students the opportunity to become involved in and learn every aspect of the theatre from performance; playing as a member of the pit orchestra; to every aspect of designing and running a show. One of the unique aspects of the program is that the student gets the responsibility of truly managing a full scale production.

EACH FALL, LA SALLE PRESENTS A DRAMA. RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

Student-Produced One Act Plays (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022)

39 Steps: A Radio Play (2021)

13 Ways To Screw Up Your College Interview (2020)

One Act Plays (2013)

Barefoot In The Park (2012)

Lend Me A Tenor (2011)

Blithe Spirit (2010)

Plaza Suite (2009)

Arsenic and Old Lace (2008)

12 La Salle College High School

EACH SPRING, LA SALLE PRESENTS A MUSICAL. RECENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

West Side Story (2023)

Pippin (2022)

Smokey Joe’s Café (2021)

A Chorus Line (2020)

Chicago (2019)

The Drowsy Chaperone (2018)

The Producers (2017)

Crazy For You (2016)

Spamalot (2015)

42nd Street (2014)

Swing! (2013)

City Of Angels (2012)

STAGE CREW

Stage Crew is open to all students at La Salle College High School and supports the theatrical productions with set design and construction, lighting, sound, and logistics.

Something for Everyone 13
THEATRE PROGRAM

MUSIC PROGRAM

Inspired by three centuries of the distinctive spirituality of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, La Salle College High School educates the whole person, developing young men in their unique talents and strengths.

A comprehensive Music Program provides diverse offerings that promote a sense of individual responsibility. Music is considered to be an integral part of a student’s education. Recognizing that students come to La Salle with diverse musical backgrounds, the music department offers courses at a variety of levels to provide an appropriate course of instruction to all.

LA SALLE GRADUATES CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AT SOME OF THE TOP MUSIC PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY INCLUDING:

Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Manhattan School of Music

University of the Arts

Berklee College of Music

Johns Hopkins

Peabody Institute

Curtis Institute of Music

Oberlin Conservatory

University of Miami

Indiana University –Jacobs School of Music

Temple University –Boyer College of Music and Dance

University of North Texas College of Music

University of Rochester

Eastman School of Music

14 La Salle College High School

CHORUS

La Salle’s expanding choral program has four very active performing groups: The Belcrofters (performing ensemble), Upperclassmen Chorus, Freshman Chorus, and an A Cappella Group. Aside from concerts, these groups perform at many functions in and around La Salle. Smaller ensembles enhance our school liturgies by providing music. Chorus is open to anyone in or outside the band. The performances are at the Music Department’s concerts, community liturgies, and at some community events. Normally, individual practices or group practices will be held during the day and/or during scheduled class time.

Something for Everyone 15
MUSIC PROGRAM

The Music Department at La Salle College High School is comprised of many bands. The Honors Advanced Band, Advanced Band, Freshman Band, Intermediate Band, Guitar Ensemble, and String Ensemble are all rostered classes, who practice during a scheduled period along with private lessons for each instrument. In addition to music classes, there are other bands in which students can participate. Practices for these bands are held during the day or once or twice a week after school. The Music Department extends all its opportunities to anyone who wishes to roster for a band or simply take music lessons.

PERFORM AT A HIGHER LEVEL

16 La Salle College High School
BAND

LA SALLE’S HIGHLY REGARDED AND COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC PROGRAM IS UNMATCHED AMONG HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY. OVER 250 INSTRUMENTALISTS PARTICIPATE IN FIFTEEN PERFORMING ENSEMBLES THAT INCLUDE

Advanced Honors Band

Freshman Band

Advanced Band Competition Band

Brass Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Pep Band

String Orchestra

Concert Band

Lab Band

Pit Orchestra

Trombone Ensemble

Saxophone Ensemble

Trumpet Ensemble

Music Business and Technology

Something for Everyone 17
MUSIC PROGRAM

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS, RECREATIONAL, AND SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS

ANIME (pronounced AH-nee-may) is a term for a style of Japanese comic book and video cartoon animation. Anime is unlike most American cartoons like “Batman” and “SpiderMan” and is the prevalent style in Japanese comic books. These differences are evident in the artwork, storytelling, breadth of material, and cultural nuances exhibited by the characters. Anime Club members will watch selected anime on streaming sites, and share ideas for club activities, such as making Japanese-themed food and crafts (sushi, bubble tea, origami, etc.).

ART CLUB offers the students an opportunity to express and develop their creative abilities. Students can explore a variety of themes through community service, group, and individual projects. Past projects have included “Poor Man’s Supper,” mural and sculpture installations around the school for school events, and permanent artwork for display on campus. Students in the Art Club can also organize field trips to attend workshops and museum installations. Membership is open to all grade levels.

ASIAN CULTURES CLUB members meet to discuss the varied ideals and culture over Asian meals, Asian table games, and challenge other clubs to ping pong, badminton, and Jianzi tournaments.

18 La Salle College High School

ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES is a student-run organization comprised of La Salle students that host special needs students from our community at some of our varsity sports events. We welcome these very special “captains” and honor them prior to games.

BADMINTON CLUB is a great opportunity to play a very enjoyable, yet highly competitive game. The equipment of rackets and birdies are supplied, so students need only to bring themselves. The Badminton Club meets and plays in the Auditorium during community time and occasionally after school.

BAGGO CLUB Just because summer is over is no reason to let your beach skills get rusty. Come with your friends and hone your toss. Memorial Day weekend will be here before you know it.

BETTER TOGETHER CLUB is run by the Guidance Department. Founded by students in an effort to raise awareness, the club discusses mental health challenges that students may be struggling with and creates opportunities for students to voluntarily help those who may be suffering from mental health issues.

Something for Everyone 19 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

BICYCLE CLUB promotes and cultivates student interest and engagement in the world of bicycling. To this end, the club seeks to attract a diverse group of students and faculty with a wide range of interest in bicycling with the goal of creating a connected cycling community based in education and experience. The club’s meetings focus on a range of topics surrounding bikes: safety, repairs, route planning, and gear, among others. The club meets outside of school to hold group rides along different trails and routes in the Philadelphia area.

BLACK STUDENT UNION exists to create a safe talking and action space pertaining to global, national, and local political issues that impact La Salle College High School students of African descent and the African Diaspora. Within the La Salle community, the Black Student Union aims to foster opportunities for intellectual and academic growth, through cultural enrichment and educational programming. The Black Student Union also hopes to provoke a sense of cultural pride that uplifts and empowers its participants to celebrate achievement, leadership, and consciousness within the La Salle community.

CHESS CLUB/TEAM is open to all students at La Salle College High School. Any student who has a desire to play and learn chess is encouraged to participate. The young men who participate in the club have experience that ranges from having never played to those who compete in national competitions. Chess Club members may be eligible to compete on the Catholic League Chess team.

CHINESE CLUB watches Kung Fu movies, plays Chinese chess, and wraps dumpling as well as writes Chinese names in calligraphy. The Chinese Club provides opportunities to have a bite of China. Students also learn about the history, geography, economy, and political environment of modern China.

20 La Salle College High School

CLASSIC CARTOONS CLUB allows students that enjoy classic and present day cartoons to come together and view, learn the history of, and discuss some of the best cartoons ever produced. The club is exclusively organized by students who collaborate with each other to present the history of the cartoon episodes, show the episode to the group, and facilitate discussion among the club members.

CLASSICS CLUB teaches and educates students on the influence of the classical world. Everyone is familiar with Greek and Roman myths and legends – Hollywood loves stories like the fall of Troy – but the influence of the ancient Mediterranean societies on our everyday lives is wider than most imagine. Students learn that the Greeks gave us democracy, theatre, and the Olympic games; the Romans brought us roads, leisure centers, and our regular diet of gladiatorial contests between rival sports teams. The aim of the Classics Club is to allow our students to reflect on ancient cultures in an informative and comparative, but fun way. In addition to basic factual presentations, students will have the opportunity to appreciate well-known films with a more critical approach and to visit some of the excellent exhibitions in our area.

Something for Everyone 21 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

COOKING CLUB meets monthly in the Mothers’ Club Kitchen. Students learn how to prepare and cook delicious meals and enjoy them when finished.

E-SPORTS CLUB provides students with an opportunity to compete alongside their peers while developing critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Students compete, organize, and manage live streams, while others provide commentary for our live events. Additionally, the club incorporates the North American eSports Federation (NAESF) curriculum to promote creativity and develop well informed, productive, empathetic club members. These experiences often spark interest in STEM related careers.

ENGINEERING CLUB is part of the Engineering Concentration at La Salle, but is open to all interested students. The club is structured to help La Salle students better understand what engineers do and how they work on projects. Each year, the Engineering Club takes on a project during the second semester. Previous projects include an energy usage study for the La Salle campus, designing the Energy Management System (EMS) for the school, and completing a traffic flow study for La Salle.

22 La Salle College High School

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB is dedicated to learning and educating our school community about environmental issues, cultivating an awareness and appreciation for the environment in our community, creating opportunities to enjoy nature, advocating for personal environmental responsibility, increasing the sustainability and environmental friendliness of our campus, and taking actions to leave a positive environmental impact on our local community, region, and world. Of particular interest for the club is exploring and caring for the Brother Gratian of Jesus Environmental Studies Area, a 6-acre space on the campus of La Salle College High School with trails, streams, and a variety of woodlands.

Something for Everyone 23 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

EXPLORERS, INC. (Business Club) is a student group wanting to learn more about entrepreneurship, business leadership, personal finances, and business concepts. Explorers, Inc. has meetings in addition to managing Project Paperback, which is the club’s business project where students acquire experience with all aspects of a small business: marketing, advertising, sales, finance, and inventory management.

FANTASY SPORTS CLUB is a game where people draft players from the NFL/NBA/NHL/GOLF to their “fantasy team” and based on how each player does in their real NFL/NBA/ NHL/GOLF game, they score fantasy points for the fantasy team that they were drafted to. This club is all about fantasy football and we would dive deep into the specifics of fantasy and what it takes to be good at fantasy sports.

FILM CLUB members will watch a wide range of films and discuss them critically based on cinematography, technique, artistic merit, level of characterization, historical/cultural relevance, and topics of student choice. The choice of films will sometimes focus on a particular genre, director, screenwriter, or performer.

FRENCH CLUB is open to all students. The young men who participate in the club will learn and experience genuine language use, as well as an integrated approach to understanding and appreciating the French culture. Members have the opportunity to explore French music, videos, and cuisine.

A WORLD FOR DISCOVERY

24 La Salle College High School

FUTURE LAWYERS CLUB provides student-driven opportunities to explore and discuss a wide range of legal questions and issues, from choosing to be a lawyer to global legal concerns in our modern world. Field trips to local courthouses and other law-related events are available throughout the year. The club meets during community time and students should bring their curiosity and problemsolving skills.

FUTURE PHYSICIANS CLUB is open to any student with an interest in the field of healthcare. The club brings in health care professionals from various specialties, including orthopedics, anesthesiology, physical therapy, general practice, cardiology, and interventional radiology. Meetings are held during assigned community time.

GAME DEVELOPMENT CLUB is La Salle’s newest technology club. Students who are interested in learning more about creating video games work with students and alumni to create their own video games. Game development includes a variety of fields such as programming, art, music, and sound design. At the end of the year, the Game Development Club hosts a game jam where students’ finished games are presented and played.

Something for Everyone 25 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

GAMING CLUB gives students an opportunity to gather with their friends while playing board, video, and card games. Students compete against each other and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

HEALTH WELLNESS CLUB examines trends that are relevant to high school students and offer healthy options in areas such as strength and conditioning, dietary choices, and nutrition to promote healthy living. In addition, the club will look to explore the many potential career paths that exist within the health sciences.

HUMAN RIGHTS CLUB explores a variety of human rights issues throughout the world and discusses alternative Lasallian methods to help alleviate some of these problems. The club completes a service project each spring.

IMPROV 101 is a club designed for students who are interested in performative art but may not have the time or desire to audition for Fall One Acts or the Spring musical. There are no auditions, and no expectations of or for prior experience. Members will learn the fundamentals of improvisational comedy, in order to cooperate with and listen to their teammates; lead and follow their teammates through long- and short-form improv scenes; and, above all, give and receive the gift of laughter.

gROUNDED IN POSSIBILITY

26 La Salle College High School

INVESTMENT CLUB seeks to afford the students with a unique experience in managing an actual investment portfolio. While the students will begin trading a virtual portfolio they will advance to managing the Investment Club’s endowment, funded primarily by La Salle alumni working in the financial services industry with initial seed capital provided by Ironview Capital Management. Education modules provided via the program include, but are not limited to: macroeconomics, corporate finance, accounting, security analysis, portfolio management, derivatives, and personal finance. To start, the Investment Club will divide participating students into industry sector groups which make up the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The Investment Club will initially trade U.S. publicly traded equities, but may move onto debt instruments and funds as the program matures.

ITALIAN CLUB introduces students to Italian-American culture. Any student or member of the La Salle College High School community (you do not have to be Italian) with an interest in Italian culture may join. The club attempts to introduce its membership to the many facets of ItalianAmerican life including food, entertainment, sports, and history. Activities include tasting Italian food, learning to play Bocce Ball, seeing classic Italian movies, and learning the history of Italians in our area.

Something for Everyone 27 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

MATHLETES offers an opportunity for students interested in mathematics to use their problem-solving skills in a competitive setting. The team participates in the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Mathletes, which holds monthly competitions in different areas of Mathematics as well as a national math league which has monthly competitions conducted through the mail.

MODEL UN is designed to introduce students to the larger international community through participation in Model United Nation conferences, attending events hosted by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, and working with students across the world.

MULTICULTURAL CLUB meets on a regular basis in an effort to explore and appreciate the diverse backgrounds of our students. Activities include visiting local neighborhoods for Sunday Mass, reaching out to other schools with a similar club, and discovering the different cultural and ethnic holidays celebrated by our diverse student body.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is composed of juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Each Spring, a ceremony is held to officially accept newly invited members into the La Salle chapter of this national organization. The principle service performed by the members is tutoring students who are having difficulty with one or more of their subjects.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND FISHING CLUB is a group of La Salle students who love hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, or other outdoor nature related activities. Members will meet during community time to plan adventures, discuss issues facing the environment, have a concern for conservation, and love to fish. No experience is necessary, just a love of the outdoors. Members who enjoy

28 La Salle College High School

angling can help design four fishing outings. Each outing will be planned out in advance, and members will need their own fishing equipment, but experience is not necessary.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB provides students with an opportunity to confer about the various aspects of photography including composition, lighting, shutter speeds, aperture, digital videos, printing, matting, and presenting their work. The club will meet as informal instruction for various purposes and have structured lessons on skills and techniques such as portraits or cropping photos. Club time will also be used to get out into the community and hone student skills. After school outings may include a wide-variety of locales in the city, such as Valley Green or Morris Arboretum. Students may also work on photography projects such as family portraits, photo journalism assignments, and “A Day in the Life” projects. Student work could help supplement the yearbook, website news items, and press releases with photos of students and school day activities. The club will also serve as a supportive venue for sharing students’ photography. The club could look for appropriate venues to publicly share student work, such as the Arts Festival.

Something for Everyone 29 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

PING PONG is a dynamic club, where players of all levels come together for spirited matches and skill-building! From beginners to pros, our club offers a welcoming space to improve your game, enjoy friendly competition, and forge lasting connections.

ROBOTICS allows students to work with their peers, teachers, and adult mentors to earn valuable life experiences with robotics, technology, and science. The club encourages students to design, build, and program robots. In addition, students apply real world math and science concepts, develop problem solving, organizational and team building skills, and compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB provides an opportunity for those who enjoy the sports and want to ski and snowboard at various resorts on the East Coast with others from La Salle. Trips may be scheduled several times throughout the ski season.

30 La Salle College High School

SPANISH CLUB explores the diverse cultures of Spanish speaking people in order to enhance the language experience and promote cross-cultural understanding. Activities include tutoring students in Spanish speaking elementary schools, viewing movies from different parts of the world, translations of Disney stories, and playing games with Spanish vocabulary. There is an excursion to a restaurant which serves Latin American cuisine.

SPIKEBALL CLUB is inspired by similarities in volleyball with a net and three-point passes. Spikeball is an outdoor sport that yields a lot of fun and energy. Each member of both teams must ensure that the ball remains in play by continually passing it. If the ball misses the net the opposing team scores a point. La Salle students play this recreational activity outside and during community time.

Something for Everyone 31 ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

SPORTS INFORMATION CLUB allows students to work directly with WEXP and the web site to cover all levels (V, JV, FR) of La Salle sports. Students who sign up will be assigned as the beat reporter for a specific team. Scores, game stories, pictures, and video will all be a part of this sports journalism experience.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS are the “voice and face” of La Salle College High School, and are called upon to act as a guide for alumni and benefactors as well as prospective students and their parents at a variety of school-sponsored events such as Open House(s), Mornings At La Salle, entrance exams, scholarship receptions, reunions, and other events. Student Ambassadors are expected to learn various facts and figures pertaining to the institution as well as properly convey the mission, philosophy, and message of La Salle College High School. Juniors, sophomores, and second semester freshmen are invited to apply to be Student Ambassadors in the spring and previous participation will have no bearing in the selection of the following year’s Student Ambassadors. Applicants should have strong communication skills and must be in good academic and disciplinary standing and maintain that status throughout the school year. Additional qualities in consideration include: proper appearance, good presentation skills, the ability to work with others, emotional stability, initiative, and motivation.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB provides an outlet for both a fun and competitive environment for students. The club meets during community time as well as weekly after school in the fall and spring for practices and to scrimmage. There is also a competitive arm of the club that competes with other high schools in the Philadelphia area. In 2019, La Salle’s Ultimate team was the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Tournament Champions and finished second in the Philadelphia Cities Tournament.

32 La Salle College High School

VOLLEYBALL CLUB is an inclusive recreational club where the love for the game and a welcoming atmosphere unite. All skill levels are embraced, from beginners to experienced players. Join us for relaxed matches, skill-building, and a strong sense of community. Discover the joy of volleyball with us!

WEXP (TV Studio) is designed to give students an introductory experience in the world of mass media. Students gain knowledge in the areas of audio and video production as well as on-air talent. WEXP produces a morning show in addition to other feature broadcasts.

Something for Everyone 33
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

34 La Salle College High School
Something for Everyone 35

MINISTRY AND SERVICE PROGRAMS

The signs at the entrance and exit of the campus stand as a constant reminder of the school’s mantra. “Enter to Learn” establishes the belief that learning is a lasting endeavor. “Leave to Serve” inspires a lifelong commitment to service, especially to those in need. Together, they guide young men on a path that brings creative and generous responses to the world. La Salle College High School students live their faith through their actions, recognize the interconnectedness of the world, and act on their obligation to remedy injustice. Through its many highly impactful service programs, La Salle fosters an awareness of local and world communities and the importance of taking responsibilities on both platforms.

The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry seeks to build a living faith community by providing religious experiences and service opportunities for both students and faculty. Liturgical programs are celebrated at significant times throughout the year. A yearly retreat program is organized and conducted by the Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry and assisted by many faculty members and student leaders. Rooted in the spiritual and educational vision of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle empowers students to serve those in need.

KNOW YOUR PATH BY HEART

36 La Salle College High School

FRESHMAN BRANCH-OUT DAY

Each October, the entire freshman class along with many of their fathers and 20-30 members of the faculty/staff, perform a day of service at 21 different “under-served” sites in the Philadelphia area. For almost 20 years the freshman class has “branched out” in service to the community. In total, over 450 members of the La Salle community collectively provides over 1,600 hours of service to these organizations.

SUMMER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

During the summer of 2023, over 300 rising juniors and seniors representing over 50% of the school’s upperclassmen – participated in one of seventeen voluntary summer service projects located in ten states and three countries.

Something for Everyone 37
MINISTRY & SERVICE PROGRAMS

LASALLIAN SERVICE

Lasallian Service Corps (LSC) is open to all four levels of students and offers students a variety of opportunities to be of service to the wider community outside of La Salle College High School. Some special projects include tutorial services to elementary schools, Secret Santa, and providing services for those in special need. All of these services are fostered in the spirit of faith and zeal which marks a Lasallian school and includes specific prayer, reflection, and dialogue among participants with the assistance of the Lasallian Mission and Ministry Staff.

38 La Salle College High School

SEASONAL AND ONGOING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Athletes Helping Athletes

Clothing Drive Drives

Elder Share

Freshman Branch-Out Day

FSC Week

Homeless Outreach

La Salle Responds

Mother/Son Service Programs

Operation Santa Claus

Pheed Philly

Poor Man’s Supper

Secret Santa

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Triest House

Tutoring Programs

Mission Drive

Father/Son Service Programs

Something for Everyone 39 LASALLIAN SERVICE

ATHLETIC PROGRAM

• Over the past decade, La Salle has won league championships in eighteen different sports

• During the last five years, La Salle has captured 90 championships in 16 different sports (Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, District 12 Championships, and Pennsylvania State Championships)

• 44 members of the Class of 2023 will be playing 12 collegiate sports at 29 colleges and universities and, on average, 40 graduates each year move on to participate in athletics at the collegiate level

• In the last ten years, La Salle has won 16 Pennsylvania State Championships in six different sports

• On average, over 150 athletes each year receive AllCatholic recognition

• 15 of La Salle’s 19 head coaches are members of the teaching faculty

• La Salle College High School begins the 2023-2024 school year as the defending Philadelphia Catholic League Champion in seven sports and the defending State Champion in one sport

40 La Salle College High School

FALL

Crew (V, JV, F)

Cross Country † • (V, JV, F)

Football (V, JV, F)

Golf † • (V)

Intramurals

Rugby 7s (V, JV)

Soccer (V, JV, F)

Water Polo (V, JV)

WINTER

Basketball (V, JV, F)

Bowling (V, JV)

Ice Hockey#* (V, 2JV)

Indoor Track and Field † (V, JV, F)

Intramurals

Squash (V, JV)

Swimming and Diving † • (V)

Wrestling • (V, JV)

SPRING

Baseball (V, JV, F)

Crew • ^ (V, JV, F)

Intramurals

Lacrosse † • (V, JV)

Rugby (V, JV)

Tennis (V, JV)

Track and Field † • (V, JV, F)

Volleyball † • (V, JV)

V=Varsity Team

JV=Junior Varsity Team

F=Freshman Team

† Defending Philadelphia Catholic League Champions

• Defending District 12 (City) Champions

# Defending Flyers Cup Champions

* Defending Pennsylvania State Champions

^ Defending National Champions

Something for Everyone 41
ATHLETIC PROGRAM

INTRAMURALS

Intramurals provide the opportunity for students to participate in athletics apart from the inter-scholastic competition. All intramural activities promote teamwork, provide opportunities for physical development, foster student-faculty social interaction, and expand students’ skills for lifetime activity. If a student participates in two intramural sports in the same year, he will earn a ½ credit toward his physical education requirement.

CULTIVATE YOUR COMPETITIVE NATURE

42 La Salle College High School
Something for Everyone 43 ATHLETIC PROGRAM
44 La Salle College High School La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 402 4800 phone www.lschs.org Mark Twain 1835-1910 American Writer and Homorist EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.