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Flores’ No-No Propels JV Cardinals Into Championship Game

May 19, 2016, Brooklyn, NY – It wasn’t a perfect game but it wasn’t far from it as Carlos Flores pitched a no-hitter to propel the La Salle Academy JV Cardinals to a 12-0 knockout (5 innings) win over St. John’s Prep and a spot in the CHSAA A Division Championship Game at American Legion […]

LSA Closes Out the Handball Season

On Tuesday, La Salle took away two wins after St. Raymond’s had to forfeit a doubleheader due to their coach on medical leave. LaSalle was scheduled to play St. Raymond away. Both JV and Varsity handball teams finished the regular season at 4-10. La Salle awaits the final standing to see if they make it to the playoffs. 

Thursday: LSA to host CHSAA A Division Baseball Semi Finals

This week, La Salle Cardinals will host the CHSAA A Division JV Baseball Semi Final game against St. John’s Prep. Don’t miss your chance to cheer on these angry birds. First pitch is at 4pm on Thursday, May 19th at American Legion Field located at 10200 Seaview Ave., Brooklyn. It will be quite the game […]

Cardinals Clinch 2nd Place Over SJP

Queens, NY, May 12, 2016 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals clinched 2nd place (CHSAA – A Division) with a 11-9 victory over St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League.  With the win, LSA swept the season series (3-0) and finished 5-4 in the division and earned home-field in the A division JV semi-final […]

Cardinals Lay a Turkey Against Nazareth

Brooklyn, NY, May 10, 2016 – In what could only be described as a letdown after Saturday’s thrilling victory over Scanlan, the La Salle Academy JV Cardinals were a complete no-show for their game against Nazareth losing 0-8 to the Kingsmen at American Legion Fields. The loss clinched first place (CHSAA – A Division) for […]

This Week’s Handball Results

On Tuesday, May 10th, La Salle played against St. Francis Prep at home and lost the game.  However, freshmen Ian Lucero/Jancarlos Flores won their double match at the JV level.  It was their first individual victory this season.  Derek and Jason Criollo continued to impress with a hard-fought battle on the Varsity double match.  The […]

LSA Varsity Baseball on a 5-Game Winning Streak!

Monday, May 9, 2016- Varsity baseball defeated St. John’s Prep 9-6 in an away game at Elm Jack Field. John Michael Silver pitched a great game with 8 strike outs. Julian Nieves went 3-3 and Wilfredo Cueto had a big hit to drive two runs.   Tuesday, May 10, 2016- Varsity baseball played a doubleheader […]

Stellar Weekend for LSA Baseball!

This weekend, both La Salle JV and Varsity baseball teams swept the field when they played Scanlan. JV defeated Scanlan 19-15. Nick Brito brought the team home with a winning hit, pitched a great game, and played a 3-5 game. Varsity crushed Scanlan 7-1 on Saturday. Chris Pimental pitched a beautiful game with 13 strike […]

Father Patrick Desbois Visits La Salle Academy

Father Desbois spoke to the entire student body and the student body of The Heschel School yesterday at La Salle. Father Desbois, a French Catholic Priest, is the author of The Holocaust By Bullets and the head of Commissions for Relations with Judaism at the Vatican. He told us first hand of his life’s work of […]

LSA Poetry Out Loud!

Yesterday afternoon, nearly 20 students took the floor to present poems from various authors including John Greenleaf Whittier, Robert Frost, Alexander Pope and many more. Some young men even presented their own poetry. La Salle has always incorporated poetry into the English curriculum, but this was the first time they were given the chance to participate in Poetry […]

JV Birds Roll a Ten in Win Over St. John’s Prep

Astoria, NY, April 28, 2016 – Trailing 2-8 going into their last at-bat, the La Salle Academy JV Cardinals erased a six run deficit with 10 runs in the top seventh to defeat St. John’s Prep 12-8 at ICYP Field.  Their amazing comeback keeps them in sole possession of second place in the CHSAA – […]

LSA Boys take Year of Mercy Pilgrimage!

On Saturday, April 16th, a group of La Salle boys took part in The Pilgrimage of New York with Brother Ed, Brother Peter and interim Campus Minister, Mr. Billings. This city-wide pilgrimage was in honor of the year of Mercy, established by Pope Francis. The students and chaperones visited the 5 doors of mercy in the Archdiocese […]

Cardinals Cruise Passed Saint John’s Prep

Brooklyn, NY, April 26, 2016 – The La Salle JV Cardinals jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and never looked back as they defeated St. John’s Prep 11-1 at American Legion Field.  The win improves the Cards to 2-2, in league play, (4-5 overall) and temporarily bumps them into 2nd place in the CHSAA […]

La Salle Varsity Baseball Brings Home a Win!

Yesterday, La Salle’s Varsity baseball team defeated Sacred Heart 8-6! Daniel Maria pitched a beautiful away game with 10 strikes. Billy Gonzalez went 3-3 with 3 RBI. These Varsity cardinals are currently 4-2! Don’t miss the next game on Wednesday against Nazareth at American Legion Fields at 4pm!

Baseball Weekend Update

On Friday afternoon, the La Salle Varsity baseball team took on Saint John’s Prep at home. It was a great game at American Legion Fields. La Salle pulled off a win and ended the game 15-10. John Michel was the winning pitcher with 10 strike outs. This win brought the Varsity Cardinals to 3-1! The angry […]

JV Baseball Sees Error of Ways in Loss

La Salle Sees Error of Ways in Loss Brooklyn, NY, April 21, 2016 – For the second time in as many games ,the La Salle JV Cardinals baseball team gave away outs against a good team that puts the ball in play and loses 7-17 to Nazareth despite outhitting the Kingsmen 10-6 at American Legion […]

National Honors Society Induction

La Salle Academy inducted 5 new members into the National Honors Society yesterday afternoon during a ceremony at Saint George Ukrainian Church. The National Honors Society is a prestigious nationwide organization in which students strive for excellence in all aspects of life including academics, service, leadership and character. These qualities prepare students to be great leaders now and […]

JV Cardinals Downed by Nazareth 5-7

Brooklyn, NY, April 19, 2016 – The La Salle JV Cardinals absorbed a tough 5-7 loss to CHSAA – A Division leaders Nazareth at American Legion Fields. Nicholas Rivera got the start for the Cards and went four innings of one run ball and left with a 3-1 lead.  That’s when things started to unravel […]

La Salle defeats Bishop Loughlin!

La Salle Cardinals defeated Bishop Louglin yesterday at American Legion Fields 8-4. Chris Pimental pitched a good game and hit the ball very well. Jervon Warlick went 3-4, and Angel Fernandez-Diaz closed out the game with 6 strikeouts. La Salle is now 2-1 in league play. Check out the Varsity Baseball team’s new uniforms in […]

Handball Results!

Yesterday, the La Salle Cardinals played an away game against McClancy in Handball. It was a close and exciting battle between the players. Despite La Salle’s loss, Christian Perez returned from an injury and won his match 21-15.  Jason and Derek Criollo continued their strong play with a tough 17-21 match. Next game: La Salle […]

La Salle in the NY Times!

On Sunday, La Salle Academy’s digital learning environment was featured in an article about technology in the classroom. Check out the article featuring our very own history faculty member, Mr. Nolan Sullivan. Click here!    

Most Improved Handball Team!

On Friday, the handball team played a doubleheader against Molloy and the result was unfavorable in both games.  However, a few freshmen have shown significant improvement since the beginning of the season.  The 7 freshmen who joined the team all have no prior experience in handball, yet they have shown much potential in only one week! […]

In Play in the CHSAA

The La Salle JV Cardinals opened up CHSAA league play yesterday with a sounding 9-2 victory over Monsignor Scanlan. The win evens La Salle’s overall record at 3-3 (1-0 in the division). After giving up 2 earned runs in the bottom of the first inning, LSA’s Franklin Olivares settled and shut down Scanlan over the […]

Varsity Cardinals’ First Win of the Season

Yesterday, the Varsity Cardinals came away with their first win of the baseball season. La Salle defeated Cathedral Prep 8-5. Daniel Maria received the win as a pitcher, Billy Gonzalez went 2-4 with screaming bombs and Adrian Santos went 3-4. The Cardinals came away with a win, bringing La Salle’s record to 1-1. La Salle’s […]

JV Baseball Game Canceled Today

Today’s JV baseball game against Scanlan is canceled due to weather. Rescheduled game is TBA. The next game will be Thursday at 4pm vs. Scanlan at Scanlan in the Bronx!

Handball Season has Begun!

La Salle’s handball team is back at it this season! These Cardinals started their season with a doubleheader against Salesian High School at Orchard Beach Park and came away with a tough loss, losing 5-0. Derek and Jason Criollo played in 2 hard-fought games with a score of 9-21 and 18-21. Next game will be […]

Tough Loss Against Nazareth

The La Salle Cardinals played a tough game against Nazareth Regional High School yesterday at American Legion Field. After Cardinal pitcher, Julian Nieves, struck out 8 Nazareth batters, Nazareth still came away with a 5-0 win. Despite this loss, La Salle Cardinals will not stop. These angry birds are on a mission! The next game is […]

Happy Feast Day of Saint John Baptist de La Salle!

On his feast day, we are reminded of the man behind our mission at La Salle Academy, Saint John Baptist de La Salle. As an educational reformer, Saint John Baptist de La Salle dedicated his life to the education of poor boys in France. Saint John Baptist de La Salle was born into a wealthy family, but […]

PACKED FOR LEAGUE PLAY

Brooklyn, NY, April 6, 2016 – In our final tune up before CHSAA league play begins, the La Salle JV Cardinals came home with a solid 10-7 victory over Packer Collegiate at the American Legion Fields.  The JV Cards second win of the season was a back and forth affair with multiple lead changes and […]

La Salle in D.C.!

At the end of Easter  break last week, 43 La Salle Seniors visited Washington, D.C. It was an extraordinary two days! The boys visited seven memorials (FDR, The Jefferson, the Lincoln, the MLK, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Washington Memorials!), the White House, the Capital, the Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery, the National Archives, […]

Cardinal Baseball Results!

Varsity Cardinals vs. Moore Catholic La Salle’s Varsity Baseball season has just about begun! The Varsity Cardinals played a tough scrimmage last week against Moore Catholic, losing 11-0. Moore Catholic is a top school for baseball and plays in a different division, but this was a great challenge for the Cardinals to prepare for their division. This will only help the Varsity […]

Career Day at La Salle!

On Friday, March 18th, La Salle hosted its Annual Career Day. Over 70 representatives — alumni and beyond — from different walks of life spoke to our boys, including keynote speaker John Catsimatidis. He spoke about what went into building his billion-dollar business and inspired our students to reach for the stars!             […]

La Salle’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team

Our Federal Reserve Challenge Team took part in their first competition last week. Our boys debated economic conditions and monetary policy at the Federal Reserve Bank downtown. The students discussed how the economy is changing and what policies the government should enact. Who knows: they might be in office making those decisions in a few […]

La Salle Marches in the NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade!

On Thursday, March 17th, over 50 La Salle Alumni gathered for brunch before heading out to march in the Annual NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade along with La Salle students, staff and faculty. The brunch was hosted at Avison Young, courtesy of Marty Cottingham ’88. Kind words were spoken by Dr. Cathy Guerriero (La Salle President), Valentine Lehr […]

La Salle Bowling Results

On Sunday March 20, 2016 Varsity and JV competed in the final round of the USBC State qualifying tournament at Rabs Country Lanes located in Staten Island, New York. The results were not favorable as both teams came up a little short in the final pin fall totals. Michael Anorve led all scores for JV […]

La Salle at Rube Goldberg Robotics Competition!

As a result of our year-long work with Cooper Union, our boys came in 2nd place at the Rube Goldberg Robotics Competition on Sunday at the Fieldston School in Riverdale. Our team – a combined effort with St. Joseph’s HS for Girls (another collaborative in motion) – created a kinetic machine of sorts that was […]

La Salle Boys Visit the NBA!

On Tuesday, March 15th, nearly twenty La Salle boys visited the National Basketball Association Headquarters through La Salle in the City! The boys had the privilege to meet many NBA executives including Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, and Sal LaRocca, La Salle Academy alumnus. The boys were able to take a tour of the NBA Headquarters after they heard […]

La Salle Bowling Stars!

On Sunday March 6th, five members of the La Salle JV and Varsity bowling teams participated in the L.I.Y.B.T. singles bowling tournament at JIB Lanes in Forest Hills , New York. The participants from the Varsity were seniors Jonathan Glover, Sidney Birch and Wilfredo Cueto. The JV participants were Anthony Alvarez and Joseph Palaguachi. Anthony […]

La Salle Graduate is the Grand Marshall of Parade in Kings Park!

On Saturday, March 5th, Robert Creighton ’55, was the Grand Marshall of the Annual Kings Park Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. He marched along with 109 contingents. One of his four aides was his La Salle classmate, Edward O’Hara! Creighton was the recipient of the Lasallian Medal. Thank you for making La Salle proud!

Manhattan Memorial Mass

On Sunday, February 28th, La Salle Academy hosted its first ever Memorial Mass in Manhattan in loving memory of our deceased alumni, families, and friends. Students and alumni served at the Mass held at Holy Redeemer Church on 3rd Street. Everyone who attended, joined together for an early Sunday dinner at our Second Street Alumni […]

La Salle Basketball is Back!

La Salle Academy has one of the richest athletic histories of all the Catholic schools in New York City. After a 20-year skid, the school’s sports program is back and in a big way. Both the freshmen and JV basketball teams captured the CHSAA B City Championships. The varsity team lost in the semi-finals, but […]

JV Basketball Wins the Championship!

La Salle’s JV Basketball Team captured the CHSAA B City Championship with a 55-47 victory over Regis at Fordham Prep in the Bronx. A hard fought and competitive game throughout, La Salle jumped out to an early lead and entered the 4th quarter with a 10 point lead. Regis made a run to cut the […]

Cardinal Basketball Semi-final Results!

LaSalle’s Varsity Basketball team fell in the semi-finals on Sunday to Sacred Heart 60-51 at Holy Cross High School in Queens. A tight contest throughout, the Cardinals held a 3 point lead at halftime and the game was tied entering the final quarter. The Cardinals were unable  to finish this game out, eventually falling by […]

La Salle Boys Travel to NOLA!

The French club at La Salle took advantage of their mid-winter recess and took a La Salle in the City trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Veteran guidance officer Beverly Fields takes the French Club there every year for the last two years, and they have a fabulous time. The boys experienced the NOLA culture by […]

We’ve got some great events coming up for you and the whole La Salle community. I hope we’ll see you there!  Our first annual memorial mass coming up this weekend so RSVP now. We’ll remember alumni with a service at 1:30 pm at Holy Redeemer Church at 173 3rd Street and then come together for an early dinner at the William […]

LSA Celebrates Black History Month Mass at St. Pat’s

La Salle Academy participated in the Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, February 7th. More than 20 La Salle students and their families attended the Mass that was celebrated by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Pictured from left are four of our students—Jayden McCoy, David Goudet Turner, Rohan Tucker and Joseph Palaguachi—who brought up the offertory gifts. This photo was […]

Freshmen Cardinals Win the City Championship!

Today the Cardinals defeated Regis 46-44 to win the CHAMPIONSHIP! The Cardinals came out with a strong effort and jumped out early with a 13 point lead. Regis battled back and tied the game with 10 second left in the 4th quarter. Josiah and Jimmy executed a pick and roll to score the game winning […]

La Salle’s JV Team Advances to City Semi-Finals

La Salle’s JV team advanced to City Semi-Finals with a 57-42 victory over St. John’s Prep on Tuesday afternoon. Led by Nathaniel Kramer (19 points) and Kamau Oliver (12 points), the Cardinals led the entire game with stout defense, earning an early lead that held up through all four quarters. JV advances to the semi-finals on […]

Senior Basketball Night!

On Tuesday’s Senior Night, Traigan James had a game-high 25 points, as LaSalle Academy  clinched first place in the CHSAA B Division with a 77-57 win over St. John’s Prep  on Tuesday. St. John’s Prep opened the game on a 7-2 run before LaSalle countered with an 8-0 run led by J’nie Williams (16 points) […]

Career Day

  Attention all alumni! Share your career experience with one or more classes at La Salle Academy’s upcoming Career Day! Feel free to stay all or part of the day. A light breakfast and hot lunch will be served for all participants. When: March 18, 9:00AM to 2:15PM If interested, please contact Ann Straub at 212-475-8940 […]

La Salle’s Big Basketball Weekend!

Alumni Basketball Night La Salle hosted Alumni Basketball Night on Friday, February 5th for the triple header game against Regis High School. All three teams played tremendously with freshmen and JV losing only by one point in overtime games. In the finale of an exciting night of basketball, La Salle’s Varsity basketball team defeated Regis […]

Brother Thomas Scanlan, FSC, receives ACCU’s Hesburgh Award

Brother Thomas Scanlan, FSC, a member of the Board of Trustees at La Salle Academy, recently received the prestigious Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Award from the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Brother Thomas was the president of Manhattan College from 1987 to 2009. Named in honor of the influential former Notre Dame […]

Cardinal Basketball Results!

Varsity Cardinal Update: LaSalle’s Varsity (14-3, 7-1) scored a big league win on Monday night over Salesian 69-55. Trailing by 5 points at halftime, the Cardinals played great defense in the 2nd half, used a 18-8 3rd quarter run to gain control and were able to avenge their only league loss from two weeks ago. […]

La Salle vs. Cathedral Prep!

On Saturday, La Salle’s Varsity Cardinals were led by J’nie Williams (18 points) and Bryce Council   (17 points, 6 assists) as they pulled away in the 3rd quarter for a 59-31 victory over Cathedral Prep in Basketball. Meanwhile, JV Cardinals bounced back into the win column with a 62-34 league game win over Cathedral Prep. […]

Prestigious Partnership with Cooper Union

Check out the article posted by Cooper Union! La Salle Academy has established a one-of-a-kind partnership with the prestigious Cooper Union, located just steps away. Every spring and fall, many La Salle students participate in an exciting Lab Series at Cooper Union. For example, a Motorsports Lab Series, taught by a team of Cooper Union […]

La Salle rings the closing bell at NASDAQ!

Yesterday afternoon, a group of La Salle boys, Daniel Baker in particular, rang the closing bell at NASDAQ. This group of young men joined their mentors from Mentoring USA program, and afterschool program at La Salle Academy. Mentoring USA was founded by La Salle Academy’s dear friend and supporter, Matilda Raffa Cuomo. Check out the […]

A Visit from La Salle University!

On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, La Salle Academy students, faculty and staff welcomed fellow Lasallians from its brother school, La Salle University in Philadelphia. President of La Salle University, Dr. Hanycz, presented to students about what it means to be a leader in today’s world. After Dr. Hanycz’s engaging presentation, a reception was held in […]

La Salle Takes Big Win Over Regis!

In the finale of La Salle’s first league triple-header, LaSalle’s Varsity Team (11-2, 4-0) defeated Regis 68-57. The Cardinals used strong 2nd & 3rd quarters to build a lead, outscoring Regis 44-24 during those two stanzas. The Cardinals were led by Bryce Council(19points, 6 assists), Reggie Outlaw(15points, 5 steals) and Isaiah Allen-Smith (13 points, 14 rebounds). […]

La Salle Hosts its First Middle School Tournament!

This year, La Salle Academy hosted its 1st Christmas Tournament for Middle School Teams over the Holiday break. Among the participating teams were St. Charles Borromeo, Tompkins Square Middle School, Simon Baruch, and P.S. 57. After some close games and a strong fight by all, Simon Baruch came out as champions, leaving St. Charles Borromeo […]

Varsity Basketball Dominated Over the Weekend!

La Salle Varsity Basketball came away with two victories over the weekend! The team dominated Hunter College High School 69-20 in a game led by James Bouknight (14 points) and Isaiah Allen-Smith(12 points). Varsity Cardinals pulled off a comeback victory 59-56 in overtime! Trailing by 6 with 2 minutes left in regulation, the Cardinals fought […]

Freshmen Cardinals Defeat Xavier!

Yesterday, the Freshmen Cardinals defeated Xavier High School in basketball, 51 to 45! The Cardinals showed adversity throughout the game. The Cardinals were led by Josiah Chandler (15 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists) and James Felton (12 points, 7 rebounds). Our next game is at 2:30pm on Sunday at St. Dominic’s. Come out and cheer […]

La Salle Boys Have Lunch with Bishop DiMarzio!

Yesterday, La Salle boys spent the afternoon at Bishop DiMarzio’s Christmas Luncheon at Russo’s on the Bay. This is the premier Christmas event for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. We came to return the tremendous support we receive from the Diocese, of which over half our boys hail from the two boroughs of Brooklyn […]

The Cardinal Varsity Bowling Team Crowned Champions!

On Tuesday, December 15th, LaSalle Varsity bowling faced Molloy High School for the CHSAA Brooklyn Queens “A” division Championship. LaSalle defeated Molloy 3 Games to none and become the new Brooklyn Queens “A” division Champions! Senior Jonathan Glover led all scores with a 233 game and a 628 series. After returning to the team this […]

Varsity Cardinal Basketball Weekend Tournament Results!

  La Salle vs. St. Anthony’s LaSalle Academy’s Varsity basketball team (4-0) was victorious against St. Anthony’s 60-51 on Friday in the opening round of the Br. Arnold Tournament with the help of Bryce Council, who scored 18 points.  At the end of the first half, LaSalle commanded 24-20 lead after a 13-3 run. LaSalle […]

La Salle JV Basketball Gives their All!

La Salle’s JV Basketball team comes up short in a 55-51 non-league game loss against Mcclancy. Throughout the intense game, our La Salle guys showed tremendous heart. Giving up was never an option. Nathaniel Kramer led the team with 16 points while Chad Vickers showed his toughness by scoring 12 points. JV Basketball will return to […]

La Salle Bowling Playoff Results!

As the Bowling season winds down it is now playoff time and both teams are in the playoffs. They both ended the regular season with a 10 wins 1 loss which was good enough for a second place finish in the “A” division. The Junior Varsity season came to an end today as they lost to Xavarian […]

La Salle Varsity Basketball is Heating Up!

Yesterday, the Varsity basketball team traveled to Washington Irving High School and left with a 71-47 victory. The team was led by J’nie Williams with 23 points and Traigain James with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Come out to cheer on La Salle’s Varsity basketball team when they go head-to-head against St. Anthony’s (L.I.) in the […]

JV Basketball Wins Over Saint Edmunds!

La Salle’s Junior Varsity Basketball Team pulled through for a nail-biting 54-42 win in overtime against St. Edmunds. Lead by Nathaniel Kramer with 28 points and Chad Vickers with 10 points who both made clutch free throws in overtime.  JV is back in action for another home game on Friday Dec 11th at 6pm. Come out to cheer on […]

La Salle Visits El Museo Del Barrio!

La Salle’s Spanish department hosted a trip to El Museo Del Barrio on Friday, December 4th.The students were able to learn more about the Latino culture at New York City’s top Latino cultural institution. The various collections and exhibitions engaged the students in a hands-on educational experience outside of the classroom. This is part of La Salle […]

La Salle Freshmen Basketball Tournament Results!

Friday, December 4, 2016 the Cardinals defeated Msgr. Mc Clancy by the score of 56-29. The game was played on the road, where the Cardinals came out with a strong effort. The Cardinals were lead by Josiah Chandler (14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assist ) and James (16 points, 7 rebounds). Saturday , December 5, […]

La Salle JV Basketball Defeats Lab Museum United!

On Saturday, December 5th, Lasalle’s Junior Varsity Basketball team locked in on defense and got a 67-42 non-league game victory over Lab Museum United. Lead by Chad Vickers with 16pts and followed by Estiver Ramirez who scored 9 points knocking down two 3’s from the perimeter.  The JV team will return to action with a […]

Varsity Cardinal Basketball Results!

On Thursday, December 3rd, LaSalle’s Varsity Basketball team squeezed out a 74-68 non-league win over Lab Museum United. The Cardinals were led by Bryce Council’s 22 points & 8 assists while Isaiah Allen Smith chipped in with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Go La Salle!

La Salle Goes to the Financial District!

Because of La Salle’s burgeoning Business/ Finance Curriculum and interests among students, a group of twelve students took a trip to the New York City Stock Exchange on Wednesday, December 2nd, where they were given a personal tour. This is just one of the unique trips through La Salle in the city, a program that brings […]

La Salle Bowling Heads to the Playoffs!

Tuesday, December 1st, the La Salle Cardinals faced St. Agnes of Queens in the final bowling game of the regular season. The results were favorable as both teams defeated St. Agnes 3 games to 0. Michael Anorve and Eric Santana of the JV team both scored a 149 game while Daquan King led the Varsity […]

La Salle Basketball Scores Big in Double Header

La Salle’s JV basketball team started the season off with a bang last night by defeating East Side Community High School. Giovanni Hernandez and Chad Vickers each scored 12 points to lead LaSalle JV to a 79-41 victory. JV goes head to head with the Lab School this Saturday, December 5th. La Salle Varsity basketball […]

The Joe D’Angelo Literacy Center

This morning, November 24th, the La Salle Library on 6th Street was renamed The Joe D’Angelo Literacy Center after Joe D’Angelo, Class of ’48 who has been a long-time supporter of La Salle Academy. Mr. D’Angelo was accompanied by his wife of 51 years, Marsha. He was delighted by some surprise guests including his classmate, Jim […]

Veterans Day Assembly

On Tuesday, November 10, La Salle Academy students and faculty took the time to honor our country’s veterans in a formal Veteran’s Day Assembly. Several veterans from all different branches of the U.S. Military participated in the ceremony. Fredy Tello was honored during the ceremony. Mr. Tello is a retired marine who now runs Semperide, […]

La Salle Bowling Headed to the Championship!

With two weeks left in the regular season, LaSalle JV and Varsity bowling teams faced St. Francis Prep. Both teams won all 3 games to increase their season record to 9-0 bringing the Varsity’s point total to 63 and the JV’s point total to 61. Alexis Jimenez led all scores for the JV with a 178 game […]

La Salle Ventures to Salem, Massachusetts!

Nearly 40 La Salle students took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts to bring to life what they have learned in the classroom. This is just one of the many trips run through La Salle In The City, a program that prepares La Salle students for the “real world” by demonstrating the practical application of classroom […]

Alumni Day 2015 was a Blast!

Check out some photos from La Salle’s Second Annual Alumni Day. On Saturday, November 14th, La Salle alumni, friends, and family came back to their old home to reminisce about the school that has had a lasting impact on their lives. Alumni of all ages were in attendance from the class of ’15 to the […]

La Salle Bowling Working Their Way to the Top!

On Tuesday, November 10th, LaSalle JV and Varsity bowling teams played  Xaverian High School. The results were favorable for both teams. JV won their match 2 games to 1 and moved their point total to 54 and 2. JV is now in second place, 2 points behind Molloy. Alexis Jimenez led all scorers with a 160 […]

Updated College Rep List!

COLLEGE REP VISITS Fall 2015 (all visits take place in the Guidance Center unless otherwise listed) Nov. 16th: SUNY Brockport at 10:30am Nov. 17th: Iona College at 1pm Nov. 18th: Lasell College at 11:30am Nov. 19th: Western New England U at 10:30am Nov. 20th: FDU (Fairleigh Dickinson U) at 11:15am Dec. 2nd: U of the […]

Check out Issue 3 of the Campus Ministry Newsletter!

Check out the November issue of the Campus Ministry Newsletter! Learn about how La Salle students are living and growing in their faith, the opportunities available to serve the community in the next coming months, and much more. Click on the link below! Campus Ministry Volume 1 Issue 3 November 2015

Cardinal Bowling Wins for the 7th Time this Season!

On Tuesday, November 3rd, LaSalle’s JV and Varsity Bowling teams faced Cathedral Prep High School in an attempt to secure their seventh win. The results were favorable as  both teams defeated Cathedral Prep. The stars of the JV game were Michael Anorve with a 162 game followed by Matthew Ortiz with a 148 game. Freshman […]

Updated College Rep List

COLLEGE REP VISITS Fall 2015 (all visits take place in the Guidance Center unless otherwise listed) Nov. 2nd: LIU (Long Island University) at 10:30am Vaughn College of Aeronautics at 11:15am Nov. 3rd: U of Scranton at 8:15am College of St. Rose at 10am Nov. 4th: Wagner College at 1pm Nov. 5th: Johnson & Wales at […]

JV and Varsity Bowling Teams Beat Bishop Loughlin!

On Tuesday, October 27th, LaSalle JV and Varsity bowling teams faced Bishop Loughlin in an attempt to secure their sixth win of the season. Both teams won their matches 3 – 0. Jonathan Glover (pictured below on the left) led all scores for the Varsity team with a 229 and a 600 three-game series followed by Daqauan […]

Sunday’s Annual Memorial Mass

On Sunday, October 25, many La Salle alumni and friends gathered together to celebrate Mass in loving memory of La Salle Academy’s deceased alumni, family, and friends at Our Lady of Angels Chapel at Saint Anthony’s High School on Long Island. In memory of William DeSpagna, Class of ’46, who started this tradition many years […]

Parent / Student Survey

Dear Parents, La Salle Academy is in the process of applying to renew our accreditation with the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. As part of the process, we must survey our parents about how they view the school and its programs. Your response will help us prepare our report and, more importantly, help […]

Updated College Rep List

COLLEGE REP VISITS Fall 2015   (all visits take place in the Guidance Center unless otherwise listed)   Oct. 26th: Bryant U at 10am CSI (College of Staten Island) talking about the Macauley Honors Program in room 406 during period G Oct. 27th: Concordia at 10am U of Bridgeport at noon Oct. 28th: LaSalle University […]

La Salle Soccer Defeats St. Edmunds

The La Salle Academy soccer team defeated St. Edmund’s by the score of 3-1 on Wednesday, October 22. Our defense including seniors, Brandon Molina and Angel Colon, junior, Michael Garces, and sophomore, Cristian Toledano, played an outstanding game. Senior goalkeeper, Julian Avirama, picked up his first career win. Our next game is Friday afternoon at […]

Chris Pena Awarded Most Improved Student!

Chris Pena was awarded the most improved student in his grade level based on his growth throughout his freshmen year last year. He has shown tremendous academic improvement and continues to grow as a sophomore at La Salle Academy. He received a Microsoft Surface 3 tablet from a gift on behalf of Richard Libretti ’60. […]

Wilson Alexei Receives Scholarship Award!

This year, Wilson Alexei received the E.J. Ernest Scharpf Scholarship for being the top academic student in La Salle Academy’s Class of 2017. The E.J. Scharpf Schalarship will cover Wilson’s full tuition for the 2015-16 academic year. Wilson is highly deserving of this award for his continued hard work and discipline in his studies at La Salle. […]

La Salle Bowling Still in the Lead!

On Tuesday, October 20, LaSalle Academy’s JV and Varsity bowling teams faced Mary Lewis High School. The results were favorable as both teams increased their season record to 5-0 making their point total to 35 wins, 0 losses. Daquan King led all scorers with a 233 game followed by Jonathan Glover with a 211game. Last, […]

Cross Country Results!

On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, the Lasalle Academy Xcountry team competed in the NY Sectional Sophomore championship meet with Varsity Events. The Redbirds top finisher was junior, William Cruz, in a medal winning time of 16 minutes and 58 seconds. Other medal winners at this meet were juniors, Gregory Thompson and Eric Saavedra, as well […]

Updated College Rep Visits!

COLLEGE REP VISITS Fall 2015   (all visits take place in the Guidance Center unless otherwise listed)   Oct. 13th: SUNY Fredonia at 9am LeMoyne College at 10:30am (rescheduled from 9/28) Pace at noon Oct. 15th: College of Mount St. Vincent at 9am LIU (Long Island University) at noon Oct. 20th: Kingsborough Community College at […]

La Salle Reads Reception

Our La Salle boys love to read! On Friday, October 2, sixteen boys were recognized at the La Salle Reads Reception for reading six books over the summer. The reception was hosted by Brother William and English Chairperson, Pat Toney, who awarded each boy for their hard work. Among the winners were freshmen, Chandler Hayer […]

La Salle Bowling Strikes Again!

On Tuesday October 6, the JV and Varsity Bowling teams competed against the blind scores to increase their season record to 3 wins 0 losses bringing the point total to 21 wins 0 losses. Eric Santana led all scorers with a high of 161 followed by Noel Santiago with a 157 game.  High game for […]