Happy Easter! - La Salle College High School · Easter recess will begin on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Classes will resume on Monday, April 20, 2009. Please take time during the Easter

La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

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April 2009Volume Eighteen Number 8

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are an Alleluia People! May I take this occasion to wish you and yours all the joy associated with the Easter Season. For the Christian communities, this is our major feast. As Saint Paul reminds us, it is only because Jesus rose from the dead that we have reason for hope. His passage from this life to heaven foreshadows our own passing into New Life. “Let the holy anthems rise.”

Now that spring has arrived and a new sports season begun, our campus is alive with boys occupying all of the fields and outside courts. Excitement is in the air and athletic games are waiting you. I invite you to take a few moments to visit our new felids and see the opportunities that are available to your sons. La Salle can be very proud of what awaits our “Explorers” this spring. New scoreboards on all of the fields will keep you in the game and knowing what is happening. I hope that our spring athletes will distinguish themselves for their sportsmanship and have much success in the coming season.

With only eight weeks remaining before the end of the academic year, things are rapidly coming to a close. Many of our clubs and extracurricular activties are in their final sessions. Our Speech and Debate teams are advancing toward national titles and our Fine Arts Program is preparing for the Arts Week Festival and spring concerts. Our parents’ organizations are putting the final touches on their Fashion Show, NYC Trip, and the Father/Son Baseball trip to see the Baltimore Orioles. Our seniors are in the final countdown to graduation and AP testing is just around the corner. It seems that every day is filled with tremendous energy and activity.

I am happy to report that our Capital Campaign is approaching $19M and headed toward our next goal of $20M. These have been difficult months, but our alumni and friends continue to hold La Salle as a very high priority. Construction on the second floor of McLean Hall has been completed and we are in the final stage with work on the main floor. Next August, will see the completion of this $38M expansion. Who would have believed that we would be speaking of completion versus yet another phase? I am certain everyone will be happy when the campus is restored to normal. La Salle takes pride not only in its students’ success, but also in providing the best environment for our young men and their teachers. Truly, La Salle is second to none.

La Salle will welcome Bishop Joseph McFadden as celebrant of our Lenten Liturgy on April 7, 2009. Following this liturgy, the Bishop will visit the school and enjoy a luncheon hosted by our students. I am certain that he will be treated to what a Lasallian education has meant for these students.

May the Joy of Easter Morning continue to echo in your home throughout this holy season. Remember often to utter the words Alleluia, Alleluia.

Sincerely yours,

Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 President

Happy Easter!

3 The Belcroft April

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Easter will be here shortly – the holiest time in the Church’s calendar. We must always remember the great sacrifice that Jesus made because of his love for us and the promise that lives on for us as a result of his glorious resurrection. Our Easter recess will begin on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Classes will resume on Monday, April 20, 2009. Please take time during the Easter Break to celebrate the promise of Easter!

As you know, La Salle was recently in USAToday for having received a 2008-2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement from the Siemens Foundation and the College Board. La Salle was the only high school in Pennsylvania and one of only two Catholic schools in the nation to be so honored. This award specifically recognizes superior AP programs and performance in mathematics, science, and technology and carries with it a $1,000.00 gift to the school. Congratulations to all AP teachers and students who helped La Salle receive this wonderful recognition.

On Friday, April 24, 2009, we will celebrate our fifth annual Fran Johnson Field Day. The rain date for this event is Monday, April 27, 2009. There will be no classes on Field Day; rather, Mrs. Julia Maher and members of our Student Government have been working very hard to organize a day of fun-filled activities in remembrance of Fran Johnson. Mr. Johnson was an esteemed member of the English and Religion departments who died in October of 2003 after a battle with cancer.

Despite the fact that we are now in the Spring Sports season, our Winter Sports teams continue to impress. Please join me in congratulating Coach Frank Lichtner and his swim team for a fantastic finish to their season by placing third in the state championship. Congratulations are also in order for Coach Wally Muehlcronner and the Hockey Team who captured their second straight Flyers Cup.

La Salle’s academic teams are also doing extremely well. Congratulations to Ray Shay and his Speech and Debate Team which took first place in the National Forensic League Valley Forge District Tournament. Eight members of the team will represent La Salle in the NFL Nationals. The Academic Decathlon Team finished third in the state and our Mathletes, who are preparing for the State Tournament, went undefeated in the regular season and finished first in the area.

We have so much to be proud of at La Salle! As always, thank you for all that you do in assisting us in our efforts to give your young men an excellent and well-rounded educational experience.

I wish you a very happy and blessed Easter!

Sincerely yours,

Joseph L. Marchese Principal

Office of the PrincipalJoseph L. MarchesePrincipal

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Honor Roll CorrectionsOur last issue of The Belcroft proudly listed our honor students; unfortunately the list was not complete at the time of publication. Academic Affairs would like to apologize for this error of omission. Additional students meriting First Honors include: Matthew J. Magarity and Kieran J. Trainer of the Class of 2012. John Toner, Class of 2010, received Second Honors. Congratulations, gentlemen, on a job well done!

Math, Science, and Technology Come Out On TopAs you may know, La Salle recently received the prestigious Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, sponsored by the College Board, for outstanding A.P. performance in the areas of Math, Science, and Technology. This honor was bestowed on fifty secondary schools nationally – one per state. La Salle was the only Catholic Boys School in the nation to receive recognition. Although numerous items of information were submitted, it is the consistent superior performance, along with the breadth and depth of our enormous A.P. and technology programs that we believe put La Salle over the top. The award is testament to all of our teachers, students, and families; especially those who have long since graduated and moved on. In the congratulatory letter from the College Board, they commended us as a school that “represents the best of American education. Congratulations to teaching and learning at La Salle.

2009-2010 Course Registration UpdatesAside from the immediate focus of finishing our current academic year strong, planning for next year’s academic start is in full swing. Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is expected to finish up before Easter break begins on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. As students finish submitting their requests, counselors will review and approve their selections. As soon as a student’s selections are approved, a “parent sign-off sheet” will show up in your son’s Naviance account under the “course requests” heading. This form will serve as a verification of his course requests. The student and 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(s) as soon as possible. Returning the signature sheet to La Salle is the responsibility of each student. It will be collected throughout April by your son’s counselor. The process will end with you son submitting the sign-off sheet. Students will have until Thursday, April 23, 2009 to entertain changes. On a related note, it has been explained to your son that all placements are approved by his teachers and reviewed by the respective department chair in that subject

area. If you have questions or concerns about placements in World Language (Mrs. Donahue or Mrs. Zoeltsch), Math (Mr. Ponisciak), or Science (Mr. Gillespie), please contact the appropriate department chairperson. Other, more specific concerns in placements should be forwarded to the appropriate teacher or counselor.

Moving forward, the scheduling of students will take many months. It is a complex process since we are attempting to build individualized rosters for nearly 1,100 students. Once a roster is complete and the school year begins – that is the student’s roster. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers, lunch periods, or early dismissals (unless supported by compelling educational reasons). Your support of our efforts is greatly appreciated. Each student will receive his official schedule for the 2009-2010 academic year in late August..

Second Floor of McLean Hall Now OpenThe newly refurbished second floor of McLean Hall was opened on March 17, 2009. This “ahead of schedule” release coincided with the closing of the academic portion of the first floor of McLean Hall. Although construction is expected to continue on the first floor until the beginning of September, the renovated second floor will now provide La Salle students with even more space to learn. The “over the hill” transition moves the school in a direction of officially working with a net surplus of classroom space since the start of construction last year. The second floor space includes eleven newly opened classrooms and two departmental offices. It also houses a new Writing Center, Yearbook Office, Wisterian (Newspaper) Office, and Resource Rooms for English and Social Studies. Similar to the third floor, the second floor has new lockers, windows, lighting, carpeting, and a “soon-to-be popular” climate control system. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this monumental project.

GraduationAs is the custom at La Salle, we would like to know if there are any graduates of the Class of 2009 who have members of the clergy in their families who would like to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2009. If you have a family member who is a priest, and would like to concelebrate the Mass at graduation, please contact Mrs. Suzanne Russo at (215) 233-2911, ext. 4896 by Friday, May 1, 2009.

Academic AffairsThomas R. BarnaAssistant Principal for Academic Affairs


Men of IntellectNational Honor Society2008-2009

The La Salle College High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted

109 new members at an induction Mass and ceremony held on Sunday, March 8, 2009 in

the school auditorium. Father Anthony Janton ’69 presided. Personal reflections

on the characteristics of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character were presented

by the society’s senior officers: Neil Hubbert, Thomas Corr, Zachary Good, and Michael

Tubolino. Moderators of National Honor Society are Brother William DiPasquale, FSC,

and Mrs. Frances Jacob Diccicco.

Congratulations to the new members.

Seniors

Gianni A. CampelloneBrendan E. CummingsLouis D. DiGiacomoSamuel FlashnerMichael J. HaganMaulik PatelPhilip J. Posen, Jr.Thomas J. Rose

Juniors

Ryan G. AndrisMark J. AngeloneGrant AtherholtChristian T. BachDavid A. BeaversWilliam F. Begley, IVZachary M. BelinskyJames R. BenischeckJean-Paul BonnyDaniel M. BowersMichael E. BradyShane M. BradyKevin O. BreenWilliam K. BurkeDevlin E. CareyRyan J. CarlinSean P. CarrMatthew J. CatanesePatrick T. CeroJohn A. CorrRobert W. CostelloSean M. CraneVincent J. CuceBrian D. DerrChristopher M. Edger

John P. Farris, IIKevin P. FoleyMichael R. FoleyGregory G. FoosNolan A. FunchionKevin B. GattiDylan P. GavinAlexander D. GeckGeorge J. GiovinazzoMatthew GroverCosmo A. GuerraKevin G. HarveyPatrick E. HeckBrian P. HigginsPatrick J. HigginsDerek M. HunterSean R. JandaWilliam D. KelloggJohn P. KlusekThomas R. KnabPeter J. KnowlesTheodore C. Kradzinski, IIIJoseph H. KwasizurPatrick J. LaFataDaniel A. LaMorteKyle S. LePrevost

Philip G. LetcavageMichael E. LindsayDale LintnerDaniel S. LosierBrian H. MaloneJames T. MarkleyRyan P. McElroyMatthew T. McGlynnBrendan P. McGoldrickWilliam J. McHughKevin G. MedvedJames E. MillsNicholas P. MindicinoKevin MintonNicholas E. MolloyPatrick J. MonahanRyan P. MoranG. Joseph MoroneyQuinlan MulhollandThomas V. O’Kane, Jr.Timothy A. PeiferRobert S. PhillipsNicholas I. PillaMatthew A. QuagliaChristopher M. RazzanoPatrick Gorman Resch

Warren M. ResnickDean RipleyAllen J. Rodriguez, Jr.Ryan A. SaraceniMichael Joseph SchoenNikolas J. SchreiberAndrew G. SiderasAdam D. SouchikConnor M. SpielmanMichael A. StanowskiAndrew J. StaudtJeffrey R. SternJames C. StevensonSteven SzostakHeath C. Thomas, Jr.Joshua O. ThornJohn TonerJustin T. TrommelloBrendan P. TurnerJohn B. UlanNicholas J. Volpe, Jr.Shawn J. WarrenderJohn A. Weinrich, Jr.John Rhoads WorsterBrendan W. Zipfel


Senior Night Thursday, February 19, 2009 marked 100 Days to Graduation (Saturday, May 30, 2009) for the Class of 2009. The seniors celebrated with a dress-down day, a pasta dinner, and entertainment by hypnotist Kevin Hurley. The seniors and faculty/staff who attended had a wonderful time! This was the 2nd Annual celebration thanks to the Mothers’ Club’s Fran Johnson Mini Grant that provided some of the funding.

How To Succeed In Business Without Really TryingCongratulations to the cast, stage crew, and faculty/staff involved with the production of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”. The following students, faculty, and staff did a wonderful job bringing us four memorable performances:

Seniors Juniors Sophomores FreshmenChris Becker Michael Brady Anthony Certa Anthony BuonomoJohn Borrell Pat Cero Ryan Cocran Michael BrunnerColin Canny Dave Cinque Chris Dearolf Jason CianciulliPat Dohony Dan Clark Will Fisco Brendan CollinsRyan Lonergan John Corr Matt Gannon Tim FichenscherRory McDonald John Ericsson Jeremy Gibbons Jack FillenwarthMike McKibbin Dan Goodwin Joe Kelly Danny FinneganDrew Needham Brian Haesler Andrew Lonergan Oscar GrynJoe Petrellis Will Kellogg Will Marble Cormac HoffmanMatt Roland Joe Kwasizur Dutch Markward Conor JandaSteve Stanton Ryan McElroy Chris McElroy Chris KnightBill Torres Pat Monahan Pat McGuire Michael Koerner Mike Tubolino Phil Moyer Colin McIntosh Alex LintnerMatt White Onix Perez-Mas Jake Noon Dan Lynch Bryan Williams Jeremy Rich Jim Rose Jonathan McCarry JC Wilt Dean Ripley John Santangelo Michael Meehan Vince Szczesniak Robert Schrupp Jack Mills John Weinrich Eric Stone Mike Muehlberger Tom Mullin Nick Oswik Alex Reimel Bill Rose Eric Schultz Rob Summerhays Matt Volpe

Student Absences On the day a student will be absent from school, one of his parents must call the Student Affairs Office at (215) 233-4140 before 9:00 am. A student who has been absent for one or more days, must present a note signed by one of his parents to the Student Affairs Office before going to class. Please call the specified number for attendance rather than the school number to report an absence.

Student Council ElectionsStudent Council Elections for 2009 - 2010 will begin in April and conclude by mid May. Students have the opportunity to run for Executive Officers (seniors only), Class Officers, and/or Senators.

Speak Up!Thank you to all of the parents, students and educators who attended Speak Up! on March 11, 2009 at Gwynedd Mercy. The evening was a huge success.

Paul Nucero ’09, Mike Camusi ’10, and Sam Pelone ‘10 received the JIMMY Coin, an award that recognizes students who exhibit the qualities of resiliency, empathy, humility, loyalty. They are nominated by their peers because they see the goodness and potential in others, use their experiences to help those around them, are non-judgmental, and most often are non-traditional school leaders. Congratulations to these three young men who continue in their leadership at La Salle.

Field DayLa Salle’s 4th Annual Field Day is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2009 (rain date Monday, April 27, 2009). For the past five years this event has been a huge success due to the planning and execution of the day done by the Student Council. The enthusiasm of the faculty, staff and the student body for the day has been great. Students are able to “compete” in games of knowledge, dexterity, and athleticism while interacting with faculty and staff who run the events and/or accompany the students around the campus. Two favorites of the students have been the tricycle races and dodge ball – competitions sure to return again this year. The day will end with a final assembly, which will feature a dunking contest (faculty and students), a tug-of-war between homerooms on each level, and the walk/run on the track in memory of Fran Johnson, a teacher/coach who passed away in 2004. It should be a great day for the entire La Salle community.

Blood DriveThe De La Salle Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on February 18, 2009. For several years, the American Red Cross had set a goal of 80 units. Last year’s blood drive exceeded the goal and reached 94 units, so the American Red Cross set our goal at 100 units for this year’s drive. The La Salle Community responded and donated 108 units.

La Salle Proms Junior Prom Semi-Formal AttireSaturday, May 3, 2009 $65 per couple 7:30 to 11:00 pm ($32.50 per person)Auditorium

Senior Prom Formal Attire (Tuxedo)Friday, May 9, 2009 $150 per couple7:00 to Midnight ($75 per person)Presidential CaterersNorristown, PA

All ticket prices include a basic picture package, dinner, and music. Semi-formal attire means a shirt, tie, sports coat or suit.

Office of Student AffairsJulia K. MaherAssistant Principal for Student Affairs

Faculty/StaffMr. CiccimaroMrs. Cooney Mr. DominickMr. HearnMr. NormanMr. Vettori Ms. Williams


SundaySt. Francis InnSunday Before the First Monday of the Month10:00 amPrepare sandwiches to be delivered to a soup kitchenin inner city Philadelphia.Contact: Mr. Chuck Cirelli

MondayElder Share2:45 to 5:00 pmProvide companionship to residents of a local nursing home.Contact: Mr. Mike Ponisiack, Mr. Joe Radvansky, Mrs. Dorothy Ponisiak, or Mrs. Mary Jo Smith

TuesdayLa Salle Academy Tutoring3:00 to 6:00 pmTutor inner city children at La Salle Academy, the originalsite of La Salle College High School.Contact: Mr. Dan Cipolla, Mr. Micky Dominick, or Mrs. Dorothy Marchese

Human Rights Forum2:20 pmMeet and discuss justice issues, the release of politicalprisoners, and reconciliation among people.Contact: Mrs. Betty Field

WednesdayProvidence Center3:00 to 6:00 pmTutor children in a center in Kensington run by the Sistersof the Holy Child.Contact: Mr. Tom Barna and Mrs. Cathy Winning

ThursdayHomeless OutreachServe a meal and provide friendship to the poor in Philadelphia.5:00 to 9:00 pmContact: Mr. Lew Clark or Mrs. Carol Haggerty

Triest House4:30 to 5:30 pmAssist mentally-challenged adults with physical therapy.Contact: Mr. Al Puntel

Saturday and SundaySaint Vincent’s Soup KitchenSaturday and Sunday Morning9:00 to 11:30 amLast Sunday of the Month12:30 to 2:30 pmPrepare and serve meals to the poor of Germantown.Contact: Men of La Salle – visit www.lschs.org

Ongoing OpportunitiesRespect Life 2:20 pmPray the rosary and participate in activities related to Pro Life causes.Contact: Mr. Al Puntel and Mr. Mark Collins

Summer OpportunitiesProject AppalachiaA week long immersion trip working with Habitat for Humanity rehabbing homes for families in Kentucky and West Virginia.Contact: Mr. Thomas Devlin or Mr. Lew Clark

Seasonal Opportunities Building Bridges of SolidarityJunior Urban ChallengeMagazine Drive for Our Mother of SorrowsMission DriveOperation Santa ClausSecret SantaThanksgiving Food Drive

Clothing Needed for Service Project in BoliviaIn June, a group of nineteen La Salle students will travel to Bolivia and work with the poor of Cochabamba in an effort to spread the Lasallian mission to far reaches of the world. These boys will be the fourth group of La Salle students to visit Bolivia as part of the Lasallian Service Corps. During their time in Bolivia, they will help to build schools, visit with young children in orphanages as well as patients in public hospitals, and provide food and clothing to the needy.

Clothing can be donated to this worthy effort. Collection bins will be located outside of the Main Office. All types and sizes of clothing is needed – infants, boys, girls, mens (no XL or XXL), and womens. Unfortunately, they cannot use shoes, jeans, winter coats, or bulky items. In addition, the group needs smaller stuffed animals (beanie babies, webkinz, and other stuffed figures of that size).

The project relies on these donated items, so please be as generous as possible. In the event that you have any questions, please contact Senora Lastenia Breen at (215) 402-4142 or [email protected].

Lasallian Service CorpsLew Clark and Thomas Devlin ’00LSC Coordinators

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Attention Seniors and Parents of SeniorsAll seniors who receive any scholarship or grant awards from any college (whether or not they intend to enroll) must bring a copy of the verification letter to the College Counseling Center as soon as it is received. In order for a student’s name to appear in the Graduation Program as a scholarship recipient, he must follow this procedure.

Be prepared to register at ONE college by that college’s registration deadline. May 1, 2009 is the date viewed by the collegiate community as the universal reply date for regular admission. You will be required to send an admission and/or housing deposit to confirm your enrollment intentions.

Under no circumstances should you enroll at more than one college.

After the student has committed to a college, he should write a letter informing all other colleges of his intention to enroll elsewhere. This is an obligation to be taken seriously. It enables other students who may be “wait listed” to move up on that list.

We encourage the seniors to inform teachers about their college plans and to thank them for writing letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Just for Juniors and Parents of JuniorsBe sure to visit the Colleg Counseling Department’s page on the school’s website, www.lschs.org/college, which is filled with important information about the college search and application process.

You may also want to check the April 2009 edition of Money for a very informative article, “Ease the Tuition Squeeze”.

Mark your calendars! Villanova University will host the Main Line College Fair on April 28, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Pavilion on the Villanova Campus. Admission counselors from over 300 hundred colleges and universities will be present to discuss entrance requirements, curriculum offerings, and financial aid. The event will provide students and their families the opportunity to gather information about colleges and universities from across the country.

Check the calendar on our webpage for a list of college fairs, open houses, and information nights.

A list of academic and community service summer programs for sophomores and juniors is available on our college counseling website – www.lschs.org/college - click on the Pre-College Summer Programs link. Many of these programs take place on college campuses locally, nationally, and internationally.

Juniors are reminded to be aware that May 5, 2009 is the deadline for the June 6, 2009 SAT. Please consider taking the SAT II: Subject Tests on June 6, 2009. Many selective colleges require or recommend subject tests for admission or placement. The ACT registration deadline is May 8, 2009 for the June 13, 2009 test. Remember to register for the Writing Section when taking the ACT. See the standardized testing tab on our website for details.

With the costs of college education increasing, now is a good time to investigate scholarship programs at www.lschs.org/college under the link for scholarships and links and resources. Visiting www.finaid.com is one way of learning more about financial aid in general. This site also provides a method to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as does the FAFSA early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid at www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov.

Visits to college campuses are most important in finding the right match. Make every effort to visit campuses while classes are in session to get a realistic view of campus life.

Parents of juniors are reminded to return to the following forms (if you have not already done so) to the College Counseling Center:

• Permission to Release Academic Information

• Parent’s Section

• Criteria for Selecting Colleges

College Counseling CenterMary Kay MullenDirector of College Counseling


La Salle College High School Baseball CampSession One – Hitting Instruction OnlyJune 29, 2009 through July 1, 20099:00 am to 2:00 pm$150 per player

Session Two – PositionalJuly 13, 2009 through July 17, 20099:00 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.

For a camp application or additional information, please contact Coach Joe Parisi at (215) 402-4182 or [email protected]

La Salle College High School Basketball CampSession OneJune 22, 2009 through June 26, 20099:00 am to 2:00 pm

Session TwoJuly 6, 2009 through July 10, 20099:00 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 [email protected]

Future Stars Basketball AcademyJuly 20, 2009 through July 24, 20099:00 am to Noon

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 [email protected]

La Salle College High School Football CampJuly 27, 2009 through July 31, 20094:00 to 8:00 pm

Boys Ages 8 to 16$175 per player

Discounts$150 for early registration (payment in full by June 1, 2009)20% discount for groups of three or more

For a camp application or additional information, please call Paul Colistra at (215) 402-4811 or [email protected]

La Salle College High School Jazz CampJune 15, 2009 through June 19, 20099:00 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 [email protected]


La Salle College High School Lacrosse CampEvening CampJune 15, 2009 through June 18, 20095:30 to 8:30 pmBoys Ages 11 to 16$200

Day CampJune 22, 2009 through June 26, 20099:00 am to 2:30 pmBoys Ages 5 to 16 and Girls Ages 5 to 13$250

For a camp application or additional information, please contact www.lschs.org/laxcamp, [email protected], or (215) 402-4850.

Peak Performance CampAll-Athlete Speed, Strength, and Agility CampJune 15, 2009 through June 18, 20095:00 to 8:00 pm

Boy Entering Grades 6 to 10$225 per camper

Discounts$200 for early registration (payment in full by May 1, 2009)$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, [email protected], or (215) 402-4810.

La Salle College High School Running CampAugust 10, 2009 through August 13, 2009 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

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 [email protected]

La Salle College High School Soccer CampJuly 27, 2009 through July 31, 20099:00 am to 2:00 pm

Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16$175 per player

For camp application or additional information, please contact Tom Turner at (215) 402-4821 or [email protected]


Academic Enrichment ProgramsJune 22, 2009 through July 24, 20098:30 am to 1:00 pm$950 (Tuition)$300 (Transportation)

Pre-7th GradeOpen to Boys and Girls Entering the 7th Grade

Pre-8th GradeOpen 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 [email protected]

SAT Preparation Course(Meets Tuesdays and Thursday)June 23, 2009 through July 23, 2009

SAT Math8:30 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 Preparation Courses(Meets Monday and Wednesdays)June 22, 2009 through July 22, 2009

ACT Math and Science8:30 to 10:30 am Cost is $325This 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.

ACT English, Reading, and Writing10:30 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.


Remember how to be a PARENT during the teenage years.Brain research shows that parents play a critical role during the teenage years. While teens are mature in some ways, they still need parents to help them make responsible decisions.

How can you do that? Here’s an easy way to remember some of the things you can do. Just be a PARENT:

P = Promote positive activities. Help your son channel his energy into worthwhile programs. Boys are great at physical challenges. They also understand technology better than many adults.

A = Assist your son with activities that require planning. The last part of the brain to develop is what’s known as the prefrontal cortex. It is involved in planning, decision making and impulse control. Since most teens still lack the ability to do these things well, they need parents to help them. So ask questions. “What will you do if kids are drinking at the party?”

R = Remind your son to ask for advice. When he does, say you are glad he asked. Talk about how you make decisions.

E = Encourage behaviors that promote good brain development. Make sure your son avoids drugs and alcohol. Encourage him to get regular exercise.

N = N ever underestimate the effects of alcohol on a teen’s brain. Research shows teens are affected much more strongly by alcohol. Alcohol can harm a teen’s brain development.

T = Tolerate. Teens make mistakes. Expect them to do so. Plan for them. Then help your teen get back on the right track as soon as he can.

Reprinted with permission from the April 2009 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2009 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.

“Translate” your son’s words before reacting.Your son has just said something disrespectful to you. You’re angry, but you know that losing your temper will not help.

Try pretending you’re at the United Nations. If you’ve ever watched those international meetings on TV, you’ve seen people wearing headphones. They’re not listening to the person who is talking. They are listening to a translator instead. Usually, it takes a few seconds for the translator to repeat what the speaker has said.

Make that same idea work for you. Imagine that your son’s words have to come through a pair of imaginary headphones. While you’re waiting, you will have time to prepare your own “translation.”

So instead of losing your temper, say, “I can hear that you’re angry, but you may not speak to me this way.”

Remember, teens who speak respectfully at home are more likely to do so in school, as well.



Make an effort to spend time with your son.It’s a fact: Teens don’t want to end their relationships with their parents as they grow older. They just want them to change as they grow. Spending time with their parents is one of teens’ biggest priorities, but they can’t do it alone.

Make spending time with your teen one of your biggest priorities. You can:

• Take five … or fifteen. Devote five or fifteen minutes a day to your son. Give him all of your attention--and let him choose what you do. He may want to talk about something that’s bothering him, watch a TV show together or go for a walk. The important thing is that you focus on your son.

• Show an interest. Talking about what your son is doing at school is a great first step. Attend his games and performances. Go to the parent-teacher conference. Being there shows your son how important he is to you more than your words can.

• Be friendly. Make an effort to get to know your son’s friends. Offer to drive a group of boys to the movies or the mall. Make your home a place where they can feel comfortable “hanging out.” You will get to know the people important to your son and be able to know he’s in a safe place.


Encourage your teen to use values when making decisions.These are the years when your son is starting to think about the values he’ll use to guide him through his life. That means he’s going to do some questioning – including questioning you. The way you respond to questions can help your son through this important decision-making process.

You can help your son clarify his values as he makes decisions if you:

• Are available. Let your son know that he can always come to you to talk about his thoughts and ask questions.

• Ask questions. Teens often aren’t sure what they think. Try to ask questions without coming across as a prosecuting attorney! “What makes you say that?” “Can you see the other side of that issue?”

• Expect your son to point out inconsistencies in your own actions. If you talk about healthy living, but still smoke, your son is going to point it out!

• Decide which values are too important for compromise. You shouldn’t compromise on issues of safety and health; however, try to worry less about other issues where you don’t feel so strongly.

Reprinted with permission from the March 2009 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2009 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.

Are you helping your teen avoid the senior slump? Ask any teacher and you’ll learn that “senior slump” affects most seniors. They don’t want to study. They don’t want to come to class on time. In fact, they don’t want to come to class at all!

Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out if you are helping your teen avoid the senior slump:

• Have you talked with your son about why his grades can’t drop too much? Colleges can (and do) take back their offers of admission!

• Are you making sure your son’s attendance doesn’t slip?

• Have you planned some fun senior activities with other parents that will give your son a reason to want to stay active?

• Are you giving your son a chance to have adult experience – interning in an office or volunteering?

• Are your trying to relax and enjoy your son? In a few months, he may not be living with you.

How well are you doing?Each yes means you’re helping your son stay focused his senior year. For each no answer, try that idea.

Reprinted with permission from the March 2009 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2009 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.


Calendar of EventsApril 2, 2009 Mothers’ Club Meeting AuditoriumApril 5, 2009 Mother and Son Service Project CafeteriaApril 22, 2009 New York Trip – South Pacific Depart Montgomery MallApril 28, 2009 Senior Mother and Son Liturgy GymnasiumApril 29, 2009 Past Presidents’ Luncheon Dunleavy CenterMay 3, 2009 Mother and Son Service Project (last for school year) CafeteriaMay 14,2009 Spring Buffet AuditoriumMay 28, 2009 Mothers’ Club Meeting Auditorium

Upcoming Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer help is welcome and appreciated at the following upcoming Mothers’ Club events. Please e-mail or call the contact listed for each event with your availability.

April 5, 2009 and May 3, 2009Mother and Son Service ProjectCafeteria10:00 am

Contact Chris [email protected]

Mother and Son Service ProjectThe La Salle Mothers’ Club is partnering with Mr. Chuck Cirelli on a service project for mothers and their sons. The project involves making “brown bag” meals for the homeless and less fortunate served by St. Francis Inn in Kensington. We meet on Sundays before the first Monday

of the month to prepare the meals. We will be meeting on Sunday, April 5, 2009 and on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 10:00 am in the school cafeteria. We should be finished

in about an hour. All of the food needed to make the meals will be provided and refreshments will be served. If you have brown paper grocery bags at home please bring them along as we use them to pack the bagged meals.

If you and your son are able to participate in this project, kindly contact:

Chris Letcavage (215) 368-2833 [email protected]

New York TripWednesday April 22, 2009“One Enchanted Day and Evening” awaits the La Salle Mothers’ Club New York Trip, as they venture to see the new Broadway Production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”. Guests are asked to arrive between 8:00 am 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 Vivian Beaumont Theater in the Lincoln Center (150 W. 65th St.- between Broadway and Amsterdam). The musical runs 3 hours with a 15 minute intermission. Dining reservations will need to be made ahead of time. A suggestion guide for dining is available on the Mothers’ Club calendar at www.lschs.org. Buses will leave New York promptly at 8:30 pm with an expected arrival of 11:00 pm at Montgomery Mall. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the ride home. This 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 [email protected] (215) 233-2205

Mothers’ ClubTrish SinnottPresident


Senior Mother and Son LiturgyTuesday, April 28, 2009 7:00 pmThis 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 only. Invitations were sent in the mail.

For more information, please contact:

Meg Eisenschmid(215) 343-5118 [email protected]

Spring Buffet“Spring In Full Bloom”May 14, 20097:00 pmAuditorium$32.00 per personPlease RSVP by April 30, 2009

Prepare to celebrate the close of another school year and to meet the new Officers of the Mothers’ Club. The mothers of all La Salle students, including the incoming freshman class, are invited to attend this special event. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food, desserts, wine and spirits. Register via mail or online at www.lschs.org/mothers

Any questions regarding registration for this event, please contact:

Joanne [email protected]

May God bless you at Easter and keep you all year through.

May your faith be strong enough to help your dreams come true.

May His love and wisdom always help to guide you on your way,

And His light shine down upon you now to bless your Easter Day.

Happy Easter from The Mothers’ Club

Mother and Son Communion BrunchA special “thanks” goes out to the large number of volunteers who assisted with the Communion Brunch. This is one of our largest events that would not be successful without a lot of help from many hands!

Clothing DriveA clothing drive will be held for the children of La Salle Academy. The following items are needed and will be greatly appreciated:

• khaki pants

• light blue button down shirts

• solid navy blue ties

• black belts.

Items may be dropped off outside our school auditorium on April 2, 2009 through May 6, 2009 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Questions can be directed to:

Jeri Beth Subers(215) 816-4565 [email protected]

Mothers’ Club (Continued)

Online Registration Available At www.lschs.org/mothers with a credit card or return the bottom portion with a check to:Joanne Burdulis 181 Fairway Road Ambler, PA 19002

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL

NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS AT $32.00 EACH

Please make checks payable to: La Salle Mothers’ Club Please note that tickets are not issued for this event.

The La Salle College High SchoolMothers’ Club Invites You To

“Spring in Full Bloom”

Thursday, May 14, 20097:00 pm

Auditorium

Let’s join together as we celebrate the close of another school year with each and every La Salle Mother.

The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, a light buffet, desserts, wine, and spirits.

Chaired by: Donna Bennett, Donna Benz, Joanne Burdulis, Ellen Cericola, Roseanne Duzinski, Mary Farrington,

Patrice Lynch, and Micki McShane

$32.00 per person R.S.V.P. by May 4, 2009


The 2008-2009 Parent Annual Fund is off to a great start with over $50,000 in contributions received thus far! You should have received your mailings at home, and may have heard from a member of our Parents’ Advisory Council. On behalf of the entire La Salle community, we thank everyone who has already supported this worthy cause.

Gifts to this fund support the Professional Development Fund, used by our faculty

and administration for continuing education. Last year, fifty-one members of our staff took

advantage of this fund, seeking advanced degrees and certifications. The continued yearly

growth of this fund has allowed La Salle to consistently attract and maintain some of

the best and brightest from the teaching profession. Your generosity benefits the dedicated

men and women of La Salle, and for this they are greatly appreciative!

Special thanks to the members of the Parents’ Advisory Council, whose continued leadership and dedication to the Parent Annual Fund has allowed this initiative to prosper:

2008/2009 Parent Annual FundSupport Professional Development

Cathy and Michael Cassidy ’74 Carol and Greg McLaren

Co-Chairs

Julie and Chip Behr ’73 Mimi and Rob Bender Donna and Bill Benz ’72 Kathy and George Brunner Mary Ann and John Buonomo Dianne and Ed Carmody Susan and Chip Dearolf ’74 Maria and Don Durkin ’72 Donna and Joe Ferrier Anne and Sean Flynn ’83

Meg and Tim Foley ’66 Debbie and Jim Genuardi Mimi and Ed Kehan Michelle and Robert Killian Mary and Michael Meehan Maureen and Fred Mischler ’80 Barbara and Jim Mooney Joanne and Mark Palermo Lori and John Peruto Francine and Dan Price ’79 Cornelia and John Reilly Dennis Stanton Suzanne and Tom Stone

For more information on contributing to the Parent Annual Fund or joining the Parents’ Advisory Council, please contact Brett Foley ’00, Director of Annual Giving, at [email protected] or call (215) 402-4812.

You can make a gift to the 2008-2009 Parent Annual Fund by logging onto www.lschs.org/PAF or by calling the office of Institutional Advancement at (215) 233-2350.


Upcoming EventsThursday, April 2, 2009 Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Open to All fathersSunday, April 5, 2009 Father/Son 7:30 am Golf Outing Sunday, April 26, 2009 Father/Son 9:00 am Baseball Outing

Father/Son BowlingOver fifty fathers and sons participated in this year’s Father/Son Bowling Day. Mike Schluth, the chairman of this event, reported that an excellent time was had by all attendees. They enjoyed a great set of games, some very spirited competition, and some excellent 50/50 raffle sales. Thanks again to Mike for your time and dedication to ensuring a good time for all dads and sons.

Father/Son Baseball OutingDetails are now finalized for what is typically a sellout event. Keep an eye out for registration coming in the mail. The game will be Sunday, April 26, 2009 featuring the Orioles vs. Texas Rangers. Morning Mass at La Salle at 9:00 am, followed by coach bus service to reserved seating in the stadium for a 1:00 pm game, and a trip to the Inner Harbor afterwards for more fun make for an exciting day. Don’t miss this opportunity to share America’s favorite pastime with your sons. The tickets and space are limited, so reserve early as possible to save your seats. Bring your sons and their friends for an unforgettable day. This is usually a sell-out event….don’t delay! Feel free to contact Dave Lagner at [email protected] for any questions. By the way, the tickets are cheaper this year at $57.00/person. Register now….don’t delay!

St. Vincent’s Soup KitchenThe calendar has been filling up with volunteers. Thank you to all who have provided their time to help out at St. Vincent’s. I know they count on us to make the program successful. Lent is a perfect time to give of yourself, so please register for a Saturday or Sunday.

Every weekend through the end of the school year, the Men of La Salle will continue our service to those less fortunate in our community, by helping to prepare and serve meals at St. Vincent’s . The Soup Kitchen is located at 109 East Price Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The project is a great opportunity for fathers and sons to spend some time together in service to the needy in our community, while at the same time setting an example to be able to give back. We need volunteers to prepare food every Saturday and serve every Sunday between 9:30 and 11:30 am and 12:30 and 2:30 pm. No experience is needed, just a desire to spend time together and help others. Please go online to sign up and help make a difference.

Dear Fellow Fathers,

With all the events and activities going on, it is hard to believe that there are only two meetings left for the Men of La Salle. To make sure that all fathers received the information as “hard copies” and not just in electronic format, we decided to do a mailer for several of our events. You should have received the mailing, which contained four flyers. One of them was a Commitment Form for the Men of La Salle. I urge you to take a look at the form, fill it out, and volunteer for an event or two. Please take note of the number of activities we schedule to enhance your time with your boys over his four years at La Salle College High School. I would ask you to consider volunteering or Chairing some of the events to give you a better understanding and appreciation for our purpose and mission. Fill it out and bring it to the next meeting or return it by mail. We welcome your support and thank you for all you do for your boys.

April’s meeting will be one you don’t want to miss. So many fathers have approached me recently regarding contacts and employment opportunities. In this very difficult and trying economic time, we felt the best type of meeting would be a business card exchange to help all dads network and open-up every resource. We are a very fortunate community in that we all have each other’s best interests in mind and so many fathers in varied professions. To that end, we will have no formal speaker, just time to network and let other fathers know what we do or what we are looking for. Last year’s meeting was a success, and in this economy, I think this year’s will be even more successful.

In this Holiest of times as Lent draws to an end and Easter is upon us, let us please remember to thank the Lord for all He has given to us, in particular, our boys, and families, as well as the teachers, coaches, and administration that help shape our boys into young men and future role models. Have a blessed and safe Easter Holiday.

Sincerely yours,

Paul M. Benyovszky ’78 President Men of La Salle

Men of La SallePaul M. Benyovszky ‘78President

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

215 233 2911 phone215 233 1418 fax

www.lschs.org

Men of La Salle Commitment Form 2009/2010Name Son’s Graduation Year

Please list each committee or activity on which you worked during the 2008/2009 school year:

Please indicate those activities and committees upon which you would like to participate for the 2008/2009 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

New Father’s Welcome September O O

Fall Family Liturgy October O OFather Son Golf Outing October O O

Freshman Branch-Out Day October O O

Open House November O O

Father Son/Banquet November O O

Super Son-Day January O OInduction and Social February O OFather/Son Bowling March O OSophomore Branch-Out Day April O OFather/Son Baseball Outing April/May O OLaScramble Golf Outing April/May O OSt. Vincent’s All Year O O

Web Support All Year 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

LaSale Auction Co-Chair Volunteer

Ad Sales O OFacilities O O

Catalog O O

Clean-up O O

Decorating O O

Gift Distribution O O

Gift Set-Ip O O

Live Auction O O

Raffle O O

Reservations O O

Silent Gift Solicitation O OTechnology O O

Check-Out O OPower Point O OLock Box O O

A Great Way to Spend A Day With Your SonNeither you nor your son needs to be a scratch golfer. The scramble format (best ball) ensures that golfers of any level can compete in this outing. More importantly, we will always remember the opportunities we had to spend time with our sons during their La Salle years.

What’s included:

• 18 Holes of Golf

• Golf Cart

• Lunch

• Golf Prizes including: Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Low Net Father/Son Team

• Hole-in-One Contest on a designated hole for free La Salle Tuition.

Cost $65.00 per golferDate Sunday April 5, 2009

Registration/Practice Green Open Morning Round Afternoon Round 7:30 am 12:00 pm

Shotgun Start – 18 Hold Scramble Morning Round Afternoon Round 8:00 am 1:15 pm

Lunch Morning Round Afternoon Round 12:30 pm 12:00 pm

Awarding of Prizes Morning Round Afternoon Round 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Questions, please contact: Bud Zysk [email protected]

Course and DirectionsThe course is a Par 66 and 5,115 yards long. A good short game will prove to be a valuable asset on this beautiful course. For directions, please go to the website for the Horsham Valley Golf Club www.horshamvalleygolf.com

Registration FormRSVP by March 15, 2009

Preferred Tee TimeMorning Round / Afternoon Round / No Preference / Morning Round (Due to a School Activity)

Father’s Name

E-Mail Daytime Phone

Son’s Name Class Year



Total Amount Enclosed ($65.00 per golfer) $

Father/Son Golf OutingSunday April 5, 2009

Horsham Valley Golf Club Babylon Road Ambler, PA 19002(215) 646-4707

Please mail this form no later than March 15, 2009 along with a check made payable to “Men of La Salle” to: Bud Zysk c/o Rapid Circuits, Inc. 6401 MacPherson Avenue Levittown, PA 19057

A GREAT DAY TO SPENDWITH YOUR SON!

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

215 233 2911 phone215 233 1418 fax

www.lschs.org

Spring is right around the corner and thoughts of cookouts, good weather, and baseball come to mind.

That also means it’s time for the annual Men of La Salle Father/Son Baseball Trip.

This event has always been one of the most popular events of the school calendar as it provides a wonderful opportunity to spend a day with your son/sons and fellow fathers and students from La Salle.

Once again, the Baltimore Orioles have accommodated La Salle with one of the best games available. We will travel to Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sunday, April 26, 2009 to take in the Orioles against the Texas Rangers. Game time is 1:30 pm and the day will begin with Mass at La Salle at 9:00 am followed by the bus trip to Baltimore. After the game, time will be allocated to carouse the Inner Harbor for post-game activities.

We have secured 125 tickets on what we expect will be a total sellout. This is on a first come/first serve basis. Payment must be received within two weeks of your reservation or your tickets will be made available to those on the waiting list. Fathers, sons, uncles, cousins, grandfathers are welcome – not to mention any mothers who would like to spend the day with their sons.

The cost is $57 per person, which includes the ticket and transportation. Payment should be made payable to the “Men of La Salle’ and forwarded to Dave Lagner ([email protected]).

Please complete the attached form and return it with your check to: Dave Lagner, 509 Hamilton Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002

Name

Number of Tickets

Amount Remitted

22 The Belcroft February

The Verdict Is Inby Betty Field

Congratulations to the La Salle Mock Trial team for advancing to the Montgomery County finals. After months of dedicated work on Sundays and weekdays, the team came in second place to Haverford School by a heartbreaking 6-5 decision. The Montgomery County President Judge and the distinguished panel of eleven jurors, all practicing attorneys, had high praise for our team’s professionalism and courtroom demeanor. The senior members of the Mock Trial team are: Patrick Gavin, Jonathan Wilt, Nicholas Rizzutto, Robert Long, Mark Kinslow, and Matthew Schmitz – a class act.

Special thanks to the coaching staff:

Faculty ModeratorGerry Evans

AssistantsBetty Field Sean Quigg ’04

Attorney CoachesScott Wolpert, Esq. ’84 Mario DiClerico, Esq. ’99 Matt Quigg ’02 (Third Year Law Student)

The team had an appearance, or two, by T.J. McCarrick ‘08, a former Mock Trial member who is now assisting the Forensics Group. Ray Shay ’00 was also generous in coming to a “dress rehearsal” to provide valuable comments. Brother Renee Sterner did the same. The program was blessed with the help of many generous people, a hallmark of La Salle College High School.

Speech and Debateby Raymond T. Shay ‘00

La Salle College High School played host to the National Forensic League (NFL) Valley Forge District Tournament held March 13-14, 200 and received many compliments from coaches, judges, and students about the personnel and facilities at La Salle.

La Salle’s Speech and Debate Team took first place in the Team Sweepstakes at the District Tournament narrowly defeating Holy Ghost Preparatory and Pennsbury High School. At the tournament, La Salle qualified eight students to the NFL National Finals in Birmingham, AL, which is the most NFL qualifiers La Salle has had in one year since 1981. To qualify to the National Finals, a student must place in the top two of his event at the district tournament.

Congratulations to La Salle’s 2009 NFL qualifiers:

Jim Benischeck ‘10 and Josh Thorn ‘10 (First Place in Policy Debate)

Brian Higgins ‘10 and Greg Porter ‘10 (Second Place in Policy Debate)

Sean Janda ’10 (First Place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate)

Frank Necrasz ’09 (First Place in the Student Congress Senate)

J.C. Wilt ’09 (Second Place in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking)

Eric Stone ’11 (Second Place in Humorous Interpretation of Literature)

All eight qualifiers will represent La Salle and the Valley Forge District at the NFL National Finals June 13-20, 2009 in Birmingham, AL.

Men of Respect


The Beat Goes Onby Joe Moroney ’10 and Brian McElroy ’10

As Spring draws nearer and the weather begins to heat up, so too does La Salle’s Music Department. Under the direction of Mr. Joe Vettori and Mr. Joe Ciccimaro ‘57, the Music Department ended the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year with a fantastic concert, featuring many of the schools groups such as Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Freshmen Band, Advanced Band, and Honors Advanced Band. In addition, the Honors Advanced Band and Competition band continued the unique La Salle tradition of performing for an enthusiastic student body.

On February 7, 2009, the La Salle Music Department held its annual Band Social, the biggest fundraiser for the program. Once again, the event was a great success thanks to the hard work of the parents and students involved with the set up and entertainment at the Band Social. The main attraction was the Fifth Period Band, who performed dozens of songs for the parents and guests of the Music Department. The event also marked the public debuts of both the Competition Band and Lab Band. Both bands performed very well, exciting the audience for future competitions.

The music program continued another tradition with the annual Jazz Assembly during Catholic Schools Week. Every year, the Fifth Period Band as well as the Competition Band plays for the rest of the student body. The students greet the bands with enthusiasm and support, often picking out crowd favorites. This year, senior saxophonist Ryan Lonergan and freshman trumpet Nick Owsik were cheered on during solo performances. The assembly is one of the most enjoyable of the year for all involved.

The Fifth Period Band, also known as the Honors Advanced Band, has been working very hard throughout the months of February and March. Directed by Joseph Vettori, this band is comprised of some of the most talented musicians La Salle has to offer and plays very challenging music. The Fifth Period Band is also looking forward to its annual New York City Trip on March 25, 2009 in which they play for the students of De La Salle Academy and enjoy one of the best Broadway shows the Big Apple has to offer.

This year, La Salle had seven students make the All-Catholic Band. They were seniors Matt Roland on mallets and Tom Maher on trumpet, juniors Pat LaFata and Joe Moroney on alto saxophone, Dean Ripley on trombone and Ryan McElroy on trumpet, along with sophomore Chris McElroy on trombone. The band was selected through auditions, which were held at Roman Catholic, with hundreds of students from all of the Catholic schools in southeastern Pennsylvania competing for about eighty spots. They performed in a concert held at Cardinal O’Hara under the direction of the distinguished trumpet player Matt Gallagher. The All-Catholic Band played songs ranging from marches to Gershwin. Senior Tom Maher, as 1st chair trumpet, was featured in numerous solos. After two more practices at Bishop Shanahan and one more at the Kimmel Center, the All-Catholic Band will play at the Kimmel Center in a concert to celebrate American music.

Every year, La Salle’s spring musical takes center stage. This year’s show, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” was no different. As with every show, La Salle’s Music Department provided the theater with a full Broadway-style orchestra. Under the direction of senior Tom Maher, the pit orchestra worked tirelessly to make this musical as successful as possible. As if learning the exact score of a Broadway musical (usually played by professionals) was not hard enough, the orchestra had to synch itself with both the singers and dancers. Not intimidated by these challenges, the band pulled together. Entering the week before the musical’s opening, the orchestra was ready for opening night.

In addition, La Salle’s Lab Band, directed by Dennis Wasko, has been working to prepare more than five difficult songs. After its debut at the Band Social, the Lab Band performed alongside the Competition Band at Penn Charter High School.

February also marked the start of competition for La Salle’s Competition Band. Beginning in November, the Competition band has worked three days a week to perfect five extremely challenging songs. After two competitions so far, the Competition Band has continued La Salle’s tradition of musical excellence by earning Superior ratings in both the North Penn and Upper Moreland Jazz Festivals. Standout musicians include trumpeter Nick Owsik, who earned a Best Soloist award at North Penn, and the trombone section (comprised of Chris McElroy, Dean Ripley, Bill Torres, Eric Stone, Dan Goodwin, and JC Wilt), who won Best Trombones at Upper Moreland. The Competition Band looks to keep up this success in its three remaining competitions, earnestly refining its challenging repertoire.


The Cup Runneth OverExplorers Win Second Straight AAA Flyers Cup

Quarterfinals 03/11/09 Face Off Circle La Salle 7 vs. Germantown Academy 0

Semifinals 03/13/09 Face Off Circle La Salle 2 vs. Archbishop Ryan 1 (OT)

Finals 03/21/09 Spectrum La Salle 6 vs. Father Judge 2

La Salle defeated Father Judge at the Spectrum to capture their second straight Flyers Cup in what will be the last high school hockey game played at the historic venue. Sophomore Dan Merenich scored four goals and junior goalie Gabe Antoni turned away 23 shots in route to the victory.

In the first period, La Salle (15-0-4) outshot the Crusaders by a margin of 16-3 and jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. Father Judge took the lead on two quick second period scores, but Merenich responded with back-to-back goals within three minutes to put the Explorers ahead for good. Freshman Drew Smolcynski followed with a third period goal and the Explorers maintained control.

Despite having eleven new players from last year’s Flyers Cup and State Championship Team, La Salle was the top seed in the tournament for the third straight year. Congratulations to coach Wally Muehlbronner and his AAA Varsity Championship Team.


Basketball

Second Team Tom Cooney

Indoor Track

First Team Pat Heck Sean McCullough Nick Molloy

Second TeamBeau Whitman

Second TeamAndrew Dowds Seth GormanTom O’Kane Shawn Quinn Tom Trainer

Honorable Mention Pat Donnelly Bob Long Ryan Patrick

Swimming

First Team Connor BrackenChris CatalinoKyle FinlayChris FoleyPhil LetcavageJames MahoneyMike McGeeBrendan McGoldrick Chris Muggler Andrew SpeeseDavid SpeeseBlasé SzyskoTed Walker Rhodes Worster

Second TeamChris CatalinoKyle FinlayChris FoleyPhil LetcavageJames MahoneyBrendan McGoldrick Tom O’Neill

Wrestling

First TeamC.J. BurnsNick BurnsMatt CimatoKyle DiGiacobbeRyan GinsburgSteve JonesCasey KentBrian PflanzAndrew SiderasSean FisherShane Springer

Honorable Mention Ryan Corkery

Men of AccomplishmentAll-Catholic SelectionsWinter 2009


Varsity Sports SchedulesTony ReschAthletic Director

RowingChris Doyle ’69 Head Coach

April

6 3rd Manny Flick Regatta 11:00 am Schuylkill 13 4th Manny Flick Regatta 10:00 am Schuylkill 20 5th Manny Flick Regatta 1:00 pm Schuylkill 27 Philadelphia Catholic 12:00 pm Schuylkill League Championships

TennisBill Geiger ’72 Head Coach

April

1 Archbishop Carroll 3:30 pm Away 3 Germantown Friends 3:30 pm Home 6 Father Judge 3:30 pm Home 8 Roman Catholic 3:30 pm Home 13 Cardinal O’Hara 3:30 pm Home 14 Holy Ghost Prep 3:45 pm Home

BaseballJoe ParisiHead Coach

April

2 Bonner-Prendergast Catholic 3:45 pm Away 6 Central High School 3:30 pm Home 11 Haverford School 12:00 pm Home 14 Roman Catholic 3:45 pm Away 16 Roman Catholic 3:45 pm Home 20 St. Joseph’s Prep 3:45 pm Away 22 St. Joseph’s Prep 3:45 pm Home 25 Conwell-Egan Catholic 11:00 am Home 28 Northeast Catholic 3:45 pm Home 30 Northeast Catholic 3:45 pm Away

LacrosseBill LeahyHead Coach

April

4 West Genesee High School (NY) 2:00 pm Away 7 Father Judge 3:45 pm Home 11 McDonogh School (MD) 12:00 pm Home 14 Lansdale Catholic 3:45 pm Home 15 Conwell-Egan Catholic 3:45 pm Away 21 Episcopal Academy 3:45 pm Away 25 Haverford School 11:30 am Away (Katie Sampson Tournament – Radnor, PA) 28 St. Joseph’s Prep 3:45 pm Home 29 Northeast Catholic 3:45 pm Home 30 Archbishop Ryan 3:45 pm Away

Historic First Inning MomentsOpening Day at Ward FieldMonday, March 23, 2008La Salle 6 vs. Cardinal O’Hara 0

First PitchShawn O’Neill ‘09 (who also recorded the First Strikeout and First Win)

First La Salle BatterDan Wood ‘10

First Hit (Triple)Kevin Kelley ‘09

First RBITyler Freeman ‘09

First Home RunKevin Johnson ‘09

History was made on Monday, March 23, 2009 when the first baseball game was played on Ward Field, the new baseball stadium developed as part of the current capital campaign, Fulfilling The Promise. The field was made possible through the generosity of George and Cathy Ward. George Ward is a graduate of the Class of 1958 and a catcher on the 1956, 1957, and 1958 baseball teams. He is a retired businessman who currently resides in Southern California with his wife, Cathy.


Brother Aloysius Lumley Memorial Golf OutingMonday, April , 200 Cedarbrook Country Club180 Penllyn PikeBlue Bell, PA 19422

11:30 am Registration12:00 pm Lunch1:00 pm Shotgun Start Dinner to Follow

Shamble Format$175 per personThe 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) - , [email protected].

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE

DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER

EVENING PHONE NUMBER

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Please make all checks payable to the La Salle College High School Golf Team.

Return registration form and check to:Marty JacksonLa Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, PA 19038

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

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.

The Official Newsletter of La Salle College High School

PresidentBrother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60

PrincipalJoseph L. Marchese

Vice President of Institutional AdvancementDaniel L. McGowan

Director of Communications and Public RelationsChristopher M. Carabello ’82

The BelcroftLa Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor , PA 19038

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First Class MailThe Belcroft is published by La Salle College High School during the months of September through May.

The Belcroft welcomes articles and submissions from the entire La Salle Community. The deadline for submissions is the fifteenth day of themonth 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.

April 2009Volume Eighteen Number 7

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 EventsApril 20091-7 Mission Drive

1-3 Kairos 37:68

1 Early Dismissal 1:35 pm

2 Mothers’ Club Meeting 9:15 am Men of La Salle Meeting 6:30 pm

4 ACT

7 Lenten Liturgy

9 Holy Thursday No Classes

10 Good Friday No Classes

12 Easter Sunday

13-17 Easter Break No Classes

15 Monthly Tuition Plan Begins

20 Classes Resume

22 Mothers’ Club Trip to New York

24 Field Day

25 Grand Reunion

28 Senior Mother/Son Liturgy

30 Mothers’ Club Meeting 9:15 am

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Happy Easter! - La Salle College High School · Easter recess will begin on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Classes will resume on Monday, April 20, 2009. Please take time during the Easter