The Mission of La Salle Academy

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La Salle @ 2:30 2016-2017

The Mission of La Salle Academy The mission of La Salle Academy, a rigorous college-preparatory high school, is to educate students of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds with special out-reach to those most in need. We provide a nurturing environment, which fosters spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical growth in the Roman Catholic tradition and the Lasallian spirit, as embodied in St. John Baptist de La Salle. We create experiences of community within the school and encourage each student to develop their gifts and talents for their own growth, as well as engage in the caring service of others, through its academic, extra-curricular and spiritual programs.

Table of Contents Letter from the President Letter from the Principal Academic Resource Center Art Magazine Band Billiards Club Campus Ministry Leadership Team The Cardinal Newspaper The Cardinal 20 Student Ambassadors Chess Club College & Career Connection Club Comedy Club Debate Team The Federal Reserve Challenge Team French Club The Green Team High School Innovators Program @ Cooper Union Intramural Basketball La Salle READS La Salle WORKS The La Salle Literary Magazine Math Club/Mu Alpha Theta under The La Salle Literary Magazine Math Resource Center Music Instruction at the 3rd Street Music School Settlement National Honor Society Photography Club Science Resource Center Spanish Club Student Council Tech Resource Center Writing Resource Center Yearbook Club La Salle Athletics Baseball Basketball Bowling Handball Soccer Track and Field Two-Sport Athlete Club Varsity Club

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Educational Excellence in the LaSallian Tradition La Salle Academy Conducted by the Brothers of the Christian Schools OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Fall 2016 Dear Students and Families of La Salle Academy, It is my great pleasure and honor to present to you the La Salle @ 2:30 booklet for the 2016-2017 Academic Year. This booklet is your guide to all things after-school at La Salle Academy for the year. Your Lasallian experience in education, spirituality, service, and learning does not end at the bell but continues well after! Lasallian men have always been well-rounded men of the world young men who were equally as comfortable in the classroom as they were on the field, in the world and with a multitude of experiences under their belts. I implore you to take advantage of EVERYTHING we have to offer. Each different experience will be a tool in your tool belt of life helpful on college applications, in experiential knowledge, and to your overall aca-demic excellence. Skill sets like leadership, time management, project development and finding your favorite things are all found in the joining. You will find opportunities in athletics, in leadership, and in four after-school resource centers in math, science, tech and writing and so much more! You will have opportunities to join the Cardinal our Student Newspaper, the Yearbook, and our Cardinal 20 Ambassadors Team. We have a Comedy / Improv Team, a Video/Anime Team, a Green Team, our Ministry Team, a Debate Team, our Cooper Union Inventor Team, and even the Federal Reserve Challenge. There is a Billiards Club, Chess Club, French Club and Spanish Club, and well the list goes on. What are you going to be when you grow up? That is the question and perhaps one of these experiences will help you to find out! GO FOR IT! Sincerely, Catherine Guerriero, Ph.D, M.P.A. President, LaSalle Academy 44 East Second Street, New York, NY 10003-9269 215 East Sixth Street, New York, NY 10003-9269 (212) 475-8940 FAX (212) 529-3598 and (212) 353-2890 5

Academic Resource Room The Academic Resource Room is available to any student who is either struggling with a subject, or needs refreshing or more study time. Alongside our four focused tutoring rooms, this academic space is meant to encompass subjects the curriculum covers. You will have a 1 on 1 session with a teacher, where they will help you figure out what you need to study, or what you are lacking in to help you pass your next exam or paper. MODERATOR: Matthew Billings DAY OF WEEK: Monday through Fridays TIME: All Day ROOM NUMBER: Library and the Guidance Center, depending on time of the day Contact Matthew Billings at mbillings@lasalleacademy.org 6

Art Magazine The Art Magazine is published three to four times a year. It highlights artwork completed by La Salle Academy students. It explores the art included in the curriculum of La Salle as well as free drawn work. MODERATOR: Ann Straub DAY OF WEEK: Every Other Monday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 510 Contact Ann Straub at astraub@lasalleacademy.org 7

Band This academic year marks the first in many decades that La Salle will have a band, reviving a great Lasallian tradition. The La Salle Academy Band was the oldest extra-curricular activity at our school. It played at pro-union and anti-slavery rallies during the Civil War. Because of the band, La Salle began our now-annual tradition of marching in the St. Patrick s Day parade. The band is open to all students, even those who never learned how to read music or play an instrument. MODERATOR: Joe Alfano DAY OF WEEK: TBD TIME: TBD ROOM NUMBER: TBD Contact Joe Alfano at jalfano@lasalleacademy.org 8

Billiards Club The Billiards Club gives students who are interested in the classic game of Billiards a chance to play. Whether a beginner or an expert, students can come out and join others who share a similar interest in the sport. It is also a great way to see math and physics in action. The Billiards Club meets once a week at the Amsterdam Billiards Club located at 110 East 11th Street, New York, NY. MODERATOR: Ana- Maria Ritziu DAY OF WEEK: Every Other Wedneday TIME: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: Contact Ana-Maria Ritziu at aritziu@lasalleacademy.org 9

Campus Ministry Leadership Team The heart of Campus Ministry [CM] at La Salle comes from Jesus commandment to Love one another as I have loved you. Students involved in CM help to coordinate the liturgical activities in the school. They also participate and organize community service, including volunteering at soup kitchens, senior homes, and after school tutoring programs. In addition, they hold various fundraisers collecting canned food, clothing, and financial donations for other non-profit organizations. MODERATOR: Jerome Pannell DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: Campus Ministry Office Fifth Floor Contact Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 10

The Cardinal Newspaper The Cardinal is La Salle Academy s student newspaper. It features in-depth articles detailing student life and events as well as world and regional news. With its reports on sports, culture, and in-school events, The Cardinal works to promote a sense of community within the school s student body. It meets once a week. MODERATOR: Patricia Toney DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 401 Contact Patricia Toney at ptoney@lasalleacademy.org 11

Cardinal 20 Student Ambassadors The Cardinal 20 Ambassador program is a unique leadership opportunity for students to become the official representatives of La Salle Academy. Students are trained and grow to become excellent public speakers and school leaders. They have the incredible responsibility of helping potential new students and families feel like La Salle is their home. The Cardinal 20 represent La Salle at High School Fairs, Open Houses, and during Shadow Days. MODERATOR: Anthony Chin DAY OF WEEK: Variable upon Event TIME: Variable upon Event ROOM NUMBER: Contact Anthony Chin at achin@lasalleacademy.org 12

Chess Club The main purpose of the Chess Club is to provide students with an intellectual challenge that is entertaining for its members and to challenge novices to improve through learning strategy and psychological maneuvering. Each chess piece has its own personality that can be seen in moves that will force the opponent to counter move to the player s advantage. Both teachers and students are welcomed to join. MODERATOR: Robert Torres-Charon DAY OF WEEK: Wednesdays & Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 507 Contact Robert Torres-Charon at rtorres@lasalleacademy.org 13

College & Career Connection Club Although many decisions about college are made during senior year, it is never too early to start thinking about your academic future! For many students, the college process is exciting, and at times can also be overwhelming. Preparing for college early can help you feel less stressed when making post-secondary plans. The goal of this club is to help you become college-ready and to be knowledgeable about the opportunities available to you. The club will also feature professional guest speakers and trips to college and university campuses. Open to all students interested in learning about the college process and exploring career tracks. MODERATOR: Sandra Sanchez DAY OF WEEK: Wednesday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: Guidance Center/Office Contact Sandra Sanchez at ssanchez@lasalleacademy.org 14

Comedy Club Do you like to laugh? Have you ever wondered what makes certain things funny? Do you like ponies? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come and join us at the Comedy Club where we will explore comedy in all its glorious variety. Most importantly, we will study and practice the fundamentals of improvisational comedy and develop our very own improv comedy team. MODERATOR: Brian Daley DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 503 Contact Brian Daley at bdaley@lasalleacademy.org 15

Debate Team The Debate Team focuses on improving students ability to research and organize information, think critically, and speak in public. Team members will learn the basics of argumentation and debate through regular team practices. Students who enjoy the debates and are active members will compete in the Catholic National Forensic League and various competitions in the city. MODERATOR: Patricia Toney DAY OF WEEK: Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 401 Contact Patricia Toney at ptoney@lasalleacademy.org 16

The Federal Reserve Challenge Team This club is designed to get students ready to compete in the High School Fed Challenge, a national competition that is conducted in a series of rounds from March through April. Participants will meet weekly to learn about real-world economics from a distinguished La Salle alumnus, Thomas Flattery 59, who spent a part of his career working for The Federal Reserve Bank of New York. During the competition, the Federal Reserve Challenge Team will play the role of monetary policymakers by analyzing economic conditions and recommending a course for monetary policy. The Team will also take trips to financial institutions around the city, including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to visit the gold vault. MODERATOR: Nolan Sullivan DAY OF WEEK: Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 407 Contact Nolan Sullivan at nsullivan@lasalleacademy.org 17

French Club The French Club fosters students interests in French culture. It also examines cities and countries throughout the continents, historically influenced by France. Members organize field trips to restaurants, museums, and French-influenced cities each year. Members also view movies, learn French songs, and the French language. The club also raises and donates money to communities in financial need due to disasters. The club also aspires to visit Lasallian schools during its travels to exchange cultural and educational perspectives. MODERATOR: Beverly Fields DAY OF WEEK: Wednesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 404 Contact Beverly Fields at bfields@lasalleacademy.org 18

The Green Team An organic growing/sustainability program was instituted at La Salle in October 2014. The program utilizes hydroponic/aeroponic technology which essentially grows produce and plants without using soil using a system which delivers nutrients through a mineral and water based solution. The mineral/ water solution is pumped through the tower garden at regular intervals to nourish the plants. The tower growing system introduces the students to concepts in the traditional science disciplines chemistry, biology, and earth sciences as well as to the developing disciplines of sustainability, organic growing and green technologies. The program also gives students the opportunity to learn about nutrition and healthy eating by utilizing the fresh vegetables and produce that they are able to grow. The program has also expanded and started a soil garden from seeds. Students compare soil growth without any additives such as hormones or pesticides. Students involved in the Green Team will also be in charge of managing and maintaining the school s roof top garden and the recycling program. MODERATOR: Michael Pagidas DAY OF WEEK: Wednesday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 508 Contact Michael Pagidas at mpagidas@lasalleacademy.org 19

Intramural Basketball Intramural Basketball gives students the opportunity to bond with one another over a noncompetitive series of games. Teams are organized by homerooms. Doubleheaders are scheduled once a week until all teams have played each other once. A tournament is then scheduled and the champions receive trophies. The Freshman division occurs in the fall and Upperclassmen division takes place in the spring. This league is open to the entire student body. MODERATOR: Michael Dault DAY OF WEEK: Wednesdays FRESHMEN: September, October UPPER CLASSMEN: March, April, May TIME: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ROOM NUMBER: Gymnasium Contact Michael Dault at mdault@lasalleacademy.org 20

High School Innovators Program at Cooper Union Under the direction of Cooper Union, La Salle is developing a Makerspace where students can create and invent using engineering tools. The Makerspace will include 30 printers, scanners, and computers that will all assist in helping the students explore and create in various areas, including digital fabrication, electronics, robotics, physical computing, game design, or programming. Every semester, two groups of La Salle students will work on symbiotic engineering projects as part of the Makerspace Collaboration with Cooper Union. Two undergraduates and a faculty member from Cooper Union will be on site at La Salle weekly to drive the program. MODERATOR: Michael Dault DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ROOM NUMBER: Cooper Union Campus Contact Michael Dault at mdault@lasalleacademy.org 21

La Salle READS La Salle READS is a program at La Salle Academy that emphasizes the importance of reading. Every summer each class will be required to read a set of three or four books per student as outlined by the English Department. With school s return from the summer vacation, the student must be ready to discuss the ideas in the required books as well as have a one-page summery on each book read. Those who have come back from summer vacation having read six books or more (from an approved list provided by the English department) will be named La Salle READERS and will be invited to the presidential luncheon at the end of the month as well as be awarded the gift of a scholarship. Finally the person who reads the most books in each grade will receive an additional stipend. This program will continue throughout the year. MODERATOR: Patricia Toney DAY OF WEEK: Year-Round TIME: Year-Round ROOM NUMBER: Contact Patricia Toney at ptoney@lasalleacademy.org 22

La Salle WORKS The goal of La Salle WORKS is to prepare our students to pursue the countless career opportunities that New York City has to offer. Through this dedicated internship program, La Salle Academy realizes the importance of the work experience. By dedicating themselves to this program, students earn an amazing opportunity to pursue their interests and prepare themselves for college and the professional world. In this program, students learn the proper business etiquette and skills necessary to enter a professional New York City work environment. Over the years, La Salle Academy has been proud to see its students earn internships and apprenticeships with a variety of professional organizations. In preparation, students learn how to prepare for a job interview, produce quality resumes, and develop personal networking skills. MODERATOR: Nolan Sullivan DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays & Wednesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 407 Contact Nolan Sullivan at nsullivan@lasalleacademy.org 23

The La Salle Literary Magazine The Literary magazine is a yearly published collection of poems, essays, and stories. It features work ranging from the Freshman class to the AP English Senior Class. MODERATOR: Adam Hernandez DAY OF WEEK: Every Other Wednesday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 501 Contact Adam Hernandez at ahernandez@lasalleacademy.org 24

Math Club & Mu Alpha Theta (MATH) Participation in the Math Club is a requirement to be considered for Mu Alpha Theta. Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. Members of Mu Alpha Theta are students who have completed the equivalent of two years of college preparatory mathematics (ie. Algebra I and Geometry) and have completed or are enrolled in a third college preparatory mathematics course, providing their Math G.P.A. is at least 3.0. Students may become Associated of Mu Alpha Theta after completing Algebra I with at least a 3.0 average. Students will be initiated into Mu Alpha Theta in the fall semester. Students do not need to be members of Mu Alpha Theta to be members of the Math Club. Members of the Math Club will meet weekly. The first meeting of the month is required for Mu Alpha Theta members. There will be two types of meetings: tutoring meetings and competition preparation meetings. The ultimate goal for Math Club is to have students work towards being competition-level ready, while providing service to others. Students will have fun preparing for math and learning interesting facts and techniques that make math accessible for all. MODERATOR: Stephanie Carlsen DAY OF WEEK: Mondays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 404 Contact Stephanie Carlsen at scarlsen@lasalleacademy.org 25

Math Resource Center The La Salle Academy Math Resource Center provides after school curricular assistance to all La Salle students in the area of mathematics including, but not limited to, Integrated Algebra, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry. This includes tutoring, project development, homework assistance, and test-preparation. MODERATOR: Anna-Maria Ritziu DAY OF WEEK: Monday through Friday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 504 Contact Ann-Maria Ritziu at aritziu@lasalleacademy.org 26

National Honor Society Tutoring The purpose of the National Honor Society s existence is to stimulate the desire to render service, create enthusiasm for scholarship and to develop character in the students who are members. Those individuals who accept the invitation for the National Honor Society must work throughout their junior year to fulfill the requirements of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Throughout this candidacy, students are carefully monitored, and in the fourth quarter of their junior year those who have successfully demonstrated their qualifications to be members of the National Honor Society are formally inducted into the Society. The main function of the Society s service is to tutor students who are experiencing academic difficulty. These are primarily freshmen, although students in other levels may request a tutor and will be accommodated whenever a tutor is available. MODERATOR: Patricia Toney DAY OF WEEK: Monday through Friday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 504 Contact Patricia Toney at ptoney@lasalleacademy.org 27

Photography Club The Photography Club is open to any student who wants to learn about all aspects of photography, share their own photography, go on a field trip, and learn about the basics of Photoshop. The club consists of a very supportive group of students who love photography. Beginners are especially welcome. A still camera is required anything from disposable cameras to any type of digital camera, including phone cameras, can be used. MODERATOR: Matthew Stark DAY OF WEEK: Wednesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 405 Contact Matthew Stark at mstark@lasalleacademy.org 28

Science Resource Center The La Salle Academy Science Resource Center provides after school assistance to all La Salle students in the discipline of the Natural and Physical Sciences, and includes tutoring, project development, homework assistance, and test-preparation, including for any / all Regents in science. MODERATOR: Yvette Masullo DAY OF WEEK: Monday through Friday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 502 Contact Yvette Masullo at ymasullo@lasalleacademy.org 29

Spanish Club The Spanish Club explores the rich history, culture, and traditions of Latin America, the Spanish Caribbean, and Spain. The Spanish Club uses trips to restaurants to acquaint the student with the many different Hispanic cuisines. The Spanish Club gives students the opportunity to be exposed to the vast wealth of Spanish, Hispanic, and Latin American Cultures. MODERATOR: Robert Torres DAY OF WEEK: Tuesday TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 507 Contact Robert Torres-Charon at rtorres@lasalleacademy.org 30

Student Council The Student Council is elected by their peers to be representatives of the student body as a whole. They are leaders who serve as liaisons between the students and administration. They voice student concerns and suggestions. In addition, they organize various events for the school. They also serve as ambassadors for visitors, showcasing all our school has to offer and speaking about their experience as a student. They commit a great deal of time and are extremely dedicated to their school community. The group is comprised of the Student Council Executive Board, which is the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Junior Class President and Sophomore Class President, as well as the student homeroom representatives (two from each homeroom) who are elected at the beginning of the year. MODERATOR: Stephanie Carlsen DAY OF WEEK: TIME: ROOM NUMBER: Contact Stephanie Carlsen at scarlsen@lasalleacademy.org 31

Tech Resource Center The Tech Resource Center (TRC) will be available after school for students to receive technical assistance and technical education as well as complete homework, study and unwind. MODERATOR: DAY OF WEEK: TIME: 2 ROOM NUMBER: 32

Writing Resource Center The Writing Resource Center provides one-on-one tutoring for any student in the school community working on any kind of writing for any subject area in any stage of development. We will work with you on writing issues such as organization, citations, thesis statements and grammar, and we help you learn how to edit and proofread your own writing. Our mission is not just to produce a better piece of writing; it s to produce a better writer that will carry over throughout their current and future academic career. Our individual sessions are scheduled approximately fifteen minutes each. MODERATOR: Matthew Stark DAY OF WEEK: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 405 Contact Matthew Stark at mstark@lasalleacademy.org 33

Yearbook Club The Yearbook club designs and produces the yearbook for the each class. Participating students learn online design and digital photography while creating a memory of La Salle that will be shared by all. MODERATOR: Matthew Stark DAY OF WEEK: Wednesdays TIME: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ROOM NUMBER: 405 Contact Matthew Stark at mstark@lasalleacademy.org 34

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Baseball The seasoned baseball team is a school favorite at La Salle. Our baseball teams were the City Champions in 1941, 1960 and 2000 and 2006. There are junior varsity and varsity level teams available at La Salle. Our teams are highly competitive and compete in playoff competitions every year. In the 2015-16 academic year, our junior varsity team won the city championship in the class A division, while varsity lost in the semifinals. MODERATOR: Alexander Cordero DAY OF WEEK: Sprint Sport - Seasonal TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Alexander Cordero at acordero@lasalleacademy.org or Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 36

Basketball La Salle is the proud owner of one of the greatest basketball traditions in New York City. Our students have been competing on the court since 1906 a mere 10 years after Dr. James Naismith invented the sport in Springfield, Mass. La Salle has produced seven NBA players, including Dick McGuire 43, Ed Bartells 44, Tom Owens 67, John Roche 67, Ed Elisma 93, Shammgod Wells 95, and Ron Artest 97. La Salle also boasts 11 city championships 1914, 1915, 1916, 1946, 1954, 1960, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1997 and 2004. And we are still going strong in the 2015-16 academic year, both our freshmen and junior team won the CHSAA B division city championships, while varsity lost in the semi-finals. MODERATOR: Jerome Pannell DAY OF WEEK: Everyday TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 37

Bowling Although our East Village school is noted for our baseball and basketball programs, La Salle s bowling program is gaining in prominence. Dedicated to the building of school community through sports, La Salle s bowling team continues to grow. Junior varsity and varsity teams practice and compete in locations throughout Manhattan and Queens. Junior varsity lost in the first round of the playoffs, while varsity won the CHSAA A division city championship. MODERATOR: Ron Anderson DAY OF WEEK: Fall Sport - Seasonal TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Ron Anderson at randerson@lasalleacademy.org or Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 38

Handball La Salle offers handball, the ultimate court game, which teaches players precision and stamina. La Salle s handball team follows the rules of the U.S. Handball Association. In 2006, La Salle s handball team was the Division Champions. MODERATOR: Michael Pagidas DAY OF WEEK: Spring Sport - Seasonal TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Michael Pagidas at mpagidas@lasalleacademy.org or Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 39

Soccer La Salle s soccer team has been quite successful in the last decade. Speed, hand-eye coordination and heart are all skills the team acquires as it practices and competes on the field. The team plays in the fall semester and practices every day throughout the season. In the 2015-16 academic year, La Salle made it to the playoffs in the quarterfinals of the Class B division. MODERATOR: Brian Pally DAY OF WEEK: Every day from August through October TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Brian Pally at bpally@lasalleacademy.org or Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 40

Track and Field The Track and Field team is actually three sports and consists of three different seasons: Cross Country Running (Fall season), Indoor Track and Field (Winter season) and Outdoor Track and Field (Spring season). Endurance, leadership, guts and dedication are prized in these sports, and we are always looking for a few good men. La Salle s track teams of the past have been some of the best in NYC history, and we are on the rise again. Practices are held every day after school, and meets are on the weekends, (usually Saturdays). MODERATOR: Petter Williams DAY OF WEEK: Every Day TIME: 2:30 pm Contact Peter Williams at pwilliams@lasalleacademy.org or Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 41

Two-Sport Athlete Club La Salle Academy has a long tradition of multi-sport athletes. The athletes at La Salle that participate in more than one junior varsity or varsity sport will be part of an elite club at La Salle called the Two-Sport Athlete Club. They will be honored as such at our Sports Awards Dinner held at the end of the year. There will be special awards given as well. Students must be 3rd honors or higher in terms of academics. Varsity Club Students will achieve the Varsity Club status at La Salle Academy who have lettered in at least one varsity sport and have achieved first honors for the entire academic year. This exceptional set of student-athletes will be part of an elite group of students at La Salle who will be celebrated with the highest honors at both graduation and at our Sports Awards Dinner at the end of the year. Contact Athletic Director Jerome Pannell at jpannell@lasalleacademy.org 42