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==Activities== ==Activities==
*The Debate Club was co-founded in the Fall of 2007 by Lucas Bifera and Jordan Lavelle. This club, which is moderated by Mr. Hayes, meets weekly and is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The Debate Club serves as an open forum for debate and discussion about current events, and issues that affect our lives. New members are always welcome. *The Debate Club was co-founded in the Fall of 2007 by Lucas Bifera and Jordan Lavelle. This club, which is moderated by Mr. Hayes, meets weekly and is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The Debate Club serves as an open forum for debate and discussion about current <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">events</a></a>, and issues that affect our lives. New members are always welcome.


*The McCormick and O'Donovan drill teams are the two La Salle Institute drill teams. Led by 1SG's Smith and Peters, together they perform both school duties as well as competitions around the state and country. They are noted by their red cords and usually are the highest ranking students. Every day before school, both drill teams practice their drill routines. *The McCormick and O'Donovan drill teams are the two La Salle Institute drill teams. Led by 1SG's Smith and Peters, together they perform both <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">school</a></a> duties as well as competitions around the state and country. They are noted by their red cords and usually are the highest ranking students. Every day before school, both drill teams practice their drill routines.


*The Color Guard are members of the student body who present the colors at sporting events and Masses. Members are noted by their white cords. *The <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">Color</a></a> Guard are members of the student body who present the colors at sporting events and Masses. Members are noted by their white cords.


*The Rifle Club members are recognizable by their tan cords. They meet at the ] range. *The Rifle Club members are recognizable by their tan cords. They meet at the ] range.
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*''The Cadet'' is La Salle's student newspaper. Moderated by John Conrad, it is written and published by the media homeroom. The newspaper is distributed to all homerooms on a monthly basis, with the exception of one month due to the deletion of the newspaper from the computers witch led to better security. ''The Cadet'' talks about sports, events, music, teacher interviews and a debate section. All students in grades six-through-twelve may contribute to the newspaper. *''The Cadet'' is La Salle's student newspaper. Moderated by John Conrad, it is written and published by the media homeroom. The newspaper is distributed to all homerooms on a monthly basis, with the exception of one month due to the deletion of the newspaper from the computers witch led to better security. ''The Cadet'' talks about sports, events, music, teacher interviews and a debate section. All students in grades six-through-twelve may contribute to the newspaper.


*The Student Senate representatives are elected at the beginning of each year. There are senators representing grades seven-through-twelve. The moderator of the Student Senate is Dr. Libbey-Landis. The Student Senate runs fundraisers, intramural sports and dances among other things at La Salle, and is very involved with service projects. *The Student Senate representatives are elected at the beginning of each year. There are senators representing grades seven-through-twelve. The moderator of the Student Senate is Dr. Libbey-Landis. The Student Senate runs fundraisers, intramural <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">sports</a></a> and dances among other things at La Salle, and is very involved with service projects.


*The Drama Club at La Salle is run by Virginia Maffia-Tobler and puts on an annual performance in the spring. They have also had coffee house style performances in past falls. Students in grades 9-12, along with girls from regional high schools have put on productions such as ''Spoon River Anthology, ""Dial M for Murder,'' and ''Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Sign of Four'' Students who do not want to perform can still participate by being a member of the production crew which help with scenery, set-tp up, cleaning, curtain and lighting. *The Drama Club at La Salle is run by Virginia Maffia-Tobler and puts on an annual performance in the spring. They have also had <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">coffee</a> house style performances in past falls. Students in grades 9-12, along with girls from regional high schools have put on productions such as ''Spoon River Anthology, ""Dial M for Murder,'' and ''Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Sign of Four'' Students who do not want to perform can still participate by being a member of the production crew which help with scenery, set-tp up, cleaning, curtain and lighting.


*The Rocket Club at La Salle is moderated by Mr.Maloney and is run by President Matt Arnold- Vice President Alex Fron- Secretary of Defense Chris Wasielewski-Secretary of Energy Samuel Collins-Secretary of Labor Sean Dewey-Secretary of Agriculture/Party Planner Mac Colvin- Secretary of Energy Joseph Crisafulli=All names listed are exceptional Cadets who demonstrate the core values of Truth, Honor and Duty throughout a vast number of activities. *The Rocket Club at La Salle is moderated by Mr.Maloney and is run by President Matt Arnold- Vice President Alex Fron- Secretary of Defense Chris Wasielewski-Secretary of Homeland Security Samuel Collins-Secretary of Labor Sean Dewey-Secretary of Agriculture/Party Planner Mac Colvin- Secretary of Energy Joseph Crisafulli=All names listed are exceptional Cadets who demonstrate the core values of Truth, Honor and Duty throughout a vast number of activities.


*'''St. Mary's School in Kenya''' La Salle Institute along with other Lasallian schools across the country support and fund the St. Mary's School in Nyeri, Kenya. LSI holds clothing drives and a magazine drive to support the school in Kenya. La Salle Institute is the largest contributor to the St. Mary's School out of all Lasallian schools that donate. All the money raised from yearly magazine drive in February goes to support the school. La Salle is the only school/group participating the Reading at Home Fund-raising Program that donates all the money to a charitable cause outside of the school/group. Last year over $7,000 was raised. LSI also collects new or gently used clothing with a La Salle imprint/design on it for the children at St. Mary's. This year more than 10 boxes of clothing were sent. *'''St. Mary's School in Kenya''' La Salle Institute along with other Lasallian schools across the country support and fund the St. Mary's School in Nyeri, Kenya. LSI holds clothing drives and a magazine drive to support the school in Kenya. La Salle Institute is the largest contributor to the St. Mary's School out of all Lasallian schools that donate. All the money raised from yearly magazine drive in February goes to support the school. La Salle is the only school/group participating the Reading at Home Fund-raising Program that donates all the money to a charitable cause outside of the school/group. Last year over $7,000 was raised. LSI also collects new or gently used clothing with a La Salle imprint/design on it for the children at St. Mary's. This year more than 10 boxes of clothing were sent.

Revision as of 22:42, 4 February 2013

Private, all-male school in Troy, , New York
La Salle Institute
File:LSIseal.jpg
Address
174 Williams Road
Troy, (Rensselaer County), New York 12180
 United States
Coordinates42°41′38″N 73°40′59″W / 42.69389°N 73.68306°W / 42.69389; -73.68306
Information
TypePrivate, All-Male
MottoSignum Fidei
(Sign of Faith)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1850
AdministratorArt Ferrington
PrincipalBr. Carl Malacalza
Faculty52
Grades6-12
Enrollment409 (2012)
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Color(s)Blue and White   
SloganBuilders of boys, makers of MEN
Athletics12 interscholastic sports teams
Team nameCadets
RivalCBA
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools
NewspaperThe Cadet
Tuition$9,100-$11,840
Athletic DirectorPatrick Mulcahy
Websitewww.lasalleinstitute.org

La Salle Institute (LSI) is an all-male private Catholic college preparatory school operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, enrolling young men in grades six through twelve in North Greenbush, New York, USA. It is operated independent of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. The current principal is Brother Carl Malacalza.

History

La Salle Institute was founded in 1850 and was originally located in downtown Troy. The school was first charted by the New York State Board of Regents in 1891. In the 1960s a modern facility was constructed on Williams Road near the boundary between the city of Troy and the town of North Greenbush. The new campus opened in September 1966. A substantial renovation and expansion was completed in 2001. La Salle Institute is located adjacent to the Hudson Valley Community College campus. La Salle Institute has twice been recognized by the United States Department of Education as a School of Educational Excellence. La Salle Institute is recognized by the Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools.

Military

La Salle's cadet battalion was first formed in 1891. Presently, all high school students at La Salle are enrolled in the Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program. The goal of the program at the Institute is not to prepare students to be soldiers nor facilitate recruitment, but to motivate the youths to be better citizens. The JROTC program at La Salle has been distinguished as an "Honor Unit with Distinction" by the United States Department of the Army. This is the highest merit ranking a school can be given. It means that La Salle Institute scored above a 95 on the assessment by the Department of the Army that occurs every 3 years.

Currently, the highest cadet ranks available to cadets are Cadet Sergeant for Freshmen, Cadet Master Sergeant for Sophomores, Cadet Command Sergent Major for Juniors, and Cadet Colonel for Seniors. At the present time there are only one Cadet Sergeant who is a Freshman, one Cadet Master Sergeant who is a Sophomore, and one Cadet Colonel.

The Color Guard can be used to present the colors at various ceremonies and events, and they may be contacted through the school

Athletics

La Salle Institute competes in men's interscholastic baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, bowling, ice hockey, lacrosse, football, wrestling, soccer, tennis and track (indoor & outdoor). La Salle Institute also has an Alpine ski team and a ski/snowboard club.

The LSI varsity basketball team plays in the Big 10 in Class AA. They won the Section 2 Class A Basketball Championship in 2003.

The La Salle Institute 2008 varsity football team won the Big 10, The head coach is Mr. Al Rapp, his assistants are Gary Lauver, Tim Maloney and Gerald Washington. In 2007 Marquis Terrell broke the La Salle record for most rushing yards in a season.

The La Salle Institute 2008 varsity soccer team won the Big 10 championship and lost to Columbia High School, 4-2, in the first round of the Section II Class AA playoffs.

The La Salle Institute 2007-2008 varsity indoor track team finished 2nd (of 7) at the Big 10 Championships. First place finishes included David Nicol in the 1,000M, and Denis Hurley in the 3,200M. Other top finishers included Denis Hurley (2nd) in the 1,600M, David Nicol (3rd) in the 1,600M, James Doran (3rd) in the 3,200M, Chris Legare (2nd) in the 55H, Ethan Fleming (2nd) in the High Jump, Kyle Styczynski (2nd) in the Long Jump and Andrew Barada (2nd) in the Shot Put. On Saturday March 10, 2008 the LSI 4x1600m (4xmile) relay team of David Nicol, James Doran, Denis Hurley and Joe Kennedy placed 8th at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships at the New Balance Track and Field Center in New York City. They set a new school record in the event.

The La Salle Institute 2008 varsity baseball team was ranked #1 in the state during their 2008 season. They made it to the state semi-finals where they lost to eventual state champions the Mamaroneck Tigers 7-5 ending their season 27-1.

In 2009-2010, the La Salle Institute cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams swept the Big 10 athletic division.

In 2011-2012, the La Salle Institute Indoor and Outdoor track teams got first place in the Big 10 athletic division with Sean Dewey's (division record in the triple jump), Nick Feder (1st) in the 1M, and Jimmy Russes (2nd) in the 5M.

Band

The music department at LaSalle is run by John Russell. There three major performing ensembles: The Cadet Blues Jazz Band, the Symphonic Band, and the Middle School Band. The Cadet Blues Jazz Band have won awards at the New Hartford, Fonda, and Oneida Jazz Festivals. In past years they have also traveled to Berklee College of Musical High School Jazz Festival and participated in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City. LaSalle annually holds their Christmas concert at the Troy Music Hall.

Notable Awards

  • 2003 Second Place at Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival, Boston, MA
  • 2008 Gold Award at the Fonda-Fultonville Jazz Festival, Fonda, NY
  • 2008 Gold Award at the Oneida Jazz Festival, Oneida, NY

Activities

  • The Debate Club was co-founded in the Fall of 2007 by Lucas Bifera and Jordan Lavelle. This club, which is moderated by Mr. Hayes, meets weekly and is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The Debate Club serves as an open forum for debate and discussion about current <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">events</a></a>, and issues that affect our lives. New members are always welcome.
  • The McCormick and O'Donovan drill teams are the two La Salle Institute drill teams. Led by 1SG's Smith and Peters, together they perform both <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">school</a></a> duties as well as competitions around the state and country. They are noted by their red cords and usually are the highest ranking students. Every day before school, both drill teams practice their drill routines.
  • The <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">Color</a></a> Guard are members of the student body who present the colors at sporting events and Masses. Members are noted by their white cords.
  • The Cadet is La Salle's student newspaper. Moderated by John Conrad, it is written and published by the media homeroom. The newspaper is distributed to all homerooms on a monthly basis, with the exception of one month due to the deletion of the newspaper from the computers witch led to better security. The Cadet talks about sports, events, music, teacher interviews and a debate section. All students in grades six-through-twelve may contribute to the newspaper.
  • The Student Senate representatives are elected at the beginning of each year. There are senators representing grades seven-through-twelve. The moderator of the Student Senate is Dr. Libbey-Landis. The Student Senate runs fundraisers, intramural <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)"><a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">sports</a></a> and dances among other things at La Salle, and is very involved with service projects.
  • The Drama Club at La Salle is run by Virginia Maffia-Tobler and puts on an annual performance in the spring. They have also had <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="javascript:void(0)">coffee</a> house style performances in past falls. Students in grades 9-12, along with girls from regional high schools have put on productions such as Spoon River Anthology, ""Dial M for Murder, and Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Sign of Four Students who do not want to perform can still participate by being a member of the production crew which help with scenery, set-tp up, cleaning, curtain and lighting.
  • The Rocket Club at La Salle is moderated by Mr.Maloney and is run by President Matt Arnold- Vice President Alex Fron- Secretary of Defense Chris Wasielewski-Secretary of Homeland Security Samuel Collins-Secretary of Labor Sean Dewey-Secretary of Agriculture/Party Planner Mac Colvin- Secretary of Energy Joseph Crisafulli=All names listed are exceptional Cadets who demonstrate the core values of Truth, Honor and Duty throughout a vast number of activities.
  • St. Mary's School in Kenya La Salle Institute along with other Lasallian schools across the country support and fund the St. Mary's School in Nyeri, Kenya. LSI holds clothing drives and a magazine drive to support the school in Kenya. La Salle Institute is the largest contributor to the St. Mary's School out of all Lasallian schools that donate. All the money raised from yearly magazine drive in February goes to support the school. La Salle is the only school/group participating the Reading at Home Fund-raising Program that donates all the money to a charitable cause outside of the school/group. Last year over $7,000 was raised. LSI also collects new or gently used clothing with a La Salle imprint/design on it for the children at St. Mary's. This year more than 10 boxes of clothing were sent.

Notable alumni

The following is an incomplete list of notable La Salle Institute alumni:

See also

References

  1. MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Retrieved 2009-05-27.
  2. "About Us: History". La Salle Institute. Archived from the original on 2008-06-02. Retrieved 2008-11-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. "Army JROTC Program". La Salle Institute. Archived from the original on 2008-05-10. Retrieved 2008-11-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. "Statement from Hudson Valley Community College President Andrew J. Matonak on Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer's Death" (Press release). Hudson Valley Community College. 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2008-11-09. {{cite press release}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. "Carley, William L.". Albany Times Union. October 9, 1999. pp. B12.
  6. Gardinier, Bob (October 6, 1996). "Watervliet Must Hold Mayoral Election November 5". Albany Times Union. pp. C1.
  7. Vielkind, Jimmy (September 19, 2007). "Councilman ousts mayor in Watervliet contest". Albany Times Union. pp. A6.
  8. Odato, James (May 24, 2006). "Casale says he won't run for re-election; Assembly Republican is fifth member of minority party to say he's leaving". Albany Times Union. pp. B1.
  9. https://ssl.sunyit.edu/webfiles/gala_may-2008_invitation1210803451.pdf
  10. McGuire, Mark (November 14, 2001). "Groundbreaking for Digital Facility in Albany, N.Y., Area Ushers In New Era". Albany Times Union. pp. E1.
  11. http://www.publicdiplomacycouncil.org/Member_Biographies_A-D.html
  12. "Ex-Justice Coffey Dies on Auto Trip". Special to the New York Times. April 25, 1937. p. 42.
  13. ^ "La Salle Institute Homecoming Weekend 2006: Reunion Event Highlights" (PDF). The Alumni Cadet. La Salle Institute. Summer/Fall 2006. Retrieved 2008-11-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  14. Scruton, Bruce (October 20, 1989). "LaSalle Institute to Induct 4 into its Hall of Fame". Albany Times Union. pp. B7.
  15. http://www.npg.si.edu/inform/sullivan.htm

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