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La Salle Institute (LSI) is an all-male private Catholic college preparatory school enrolling young men in grades six through twelve in North Greenbush, New York, USA. It is located within but operates independently of the Diocese of Albany. The current principal is Dr. Paul Fallon. Current tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $10,000 (6), $11,100 (7), $11,130 (8), $12,975 (9-11), $13,015 (12). Current enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is 398 students.

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.

Academics and Athletics

Lasalle Institute has been recognized twice 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. LaSalle Institute boasts a 100% College acceptance rate for students.

High School Overview

A diverse selection of honors and advanced placement classes are available, with select juniors and seniors also having the opportunity to enroll in courses at Hudson Valley Community College, one of the top community colleges in the nation which is right next to LaSalle to earn college credit while in High School. In 2009, La Salle initiated a program called the "HVCC Dual Credit Program" to provide greater opportunities for students to receive dual high school and college credit for more than 20 electives, as well as courses in computer science, physics and calculus.

Except for physics, these courses are offered in addition to the electives and calculus courses already offered by La Salle. For example, selected students will have the option to take calculus on campus at La Salle or to take the equivalent course at HVCC. The calculus credits for students earning an A or B grade at HVCC are accepted at many colleges, including RPI and Cornell.

In order to accommodate the LaSalle program with HVCC, La Salle's schedule was adjusted to enable students to take courses at HVCC during either the first or last period of the school day.

Almost 80% of seniors take advantage of the "HVCC Dual Credit Program".

Athletics

LaSalle Institute offers a variety of sports such as Hockey, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Basketball, Baseball, Indoor/Outdoor Track, Swimming, Bowling, Soccer, Golf, Tennis and Cross Country. LaSalle athletics has a storied history, having 3 state championships under its belt. LaSalle Institute has also been Section 2 champions in a lot of its sports. Most recently, in 2016 when the Baseball team won the Colonial Council. A few LaSalle student athletes go to college for sports every year in all classifications (Division 1, 2 and 3) and excel. Football, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Track and Lacrosse all have Modified, JV and Varsity level teams. LaSalle currently has 3 alumni currently in the MLB right now (David Roseboom - Pitcher, New York Mets, David Remillard - Catcher, Chicago Cubs, and Zach Remillard - 3rd Baseman - Chicago White Sox). Hockey Hall of Famer, former notable NHL goalie Guy Herbert also graduated from LaSalle. LaSalle is a multiple time Section 2 Champion in Football and former multiple time Regional Champions in Football as well. LaSalle has a State title under its belt for Wrestling from the year 2000. LaSalle continues its tremendous success and winning tradition today! Soccer is coached by Head coached by Matthew Michuad, Football is Coached by Gary Lauver, Baseball is coached by Jesse Braverman, Wrestling is coached by Aaron Mondore, Lacrosse is coached by Dean Mancini, Basketball is coached by Steven Sgambelluri, Golf and Hockey are coached by Tim Flanigan, Tennis is coached by Todd Crandall, Bowling is coached by Art Hoffman, and Cross Country/Indoor/Outdoor track are coached by John Leonard.

Military

The LaSalle Army JROTC program has been an integral part of La Salle Institute since 1891 when the Cadet Battalion was first formed with 128 students. Today, the program is known as the Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program. The program continues to play a vital role in the high school educational process at LaSalle.

Band

The music department has three major performing ensembles: The Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, and the Middle School Band. Middle School Band is for students in grades 6-8. Symphonic Band is for students in grades 9-12 with the exception of advanced middle school students. The Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble is for both high school students as well as middle school students who show advance skill in music. The Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble 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. La Salle annually holds their Christmas concert at the Troy Music Hall featuring all three bands.

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
• 2014 Gold Award at Fonda-Fultonville Jazz Festival, Fonda, NY
• 2014 Gold Award at the Oneida Jazz Festival, Oneida, NY
• 2014 Fifth Place at Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival, Boston, MA

Activities

• 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 Color Guard are members of the student body who present the colors at sporting events, Masses and parades. Members are noted by their white cords.
• The Rifle Club members are recognizable by their tan cords. They meet at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute range.
• The Crimson Raiders meet weekly to discuss the weekly comings and goings and such.
• The Student Senate representatives are elected at the beginning of each year. There are senators representing grades seven-through-twelve. The Student Senate runs fundraisers, intramural's and dances among other things at La Salle, and is very involved with service projects.
• The Drama Club at La Salle puts on an annual performance in the spring. They have also had 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, " "Harvey,""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-up, cleaning, curtain and lighting.
• 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:

• Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer: Nuclear engineer * William L. Carley (1930): Mayor of Troy, NY from 1984 to 1985.
• Robert D. Carlson, P.E.: Mayor of Watervliet, New York from 1996 until 2007.
• Pat M. Casale: New York State Assemblyman for the 108th Assembly District from 1992 until 2006.
• Dr. Peter J. Cayan (1947): President of SUNY Institute of Technology from 1982 until 2002; the school's library now bears his name. Currently he is a member of La Salle's Board of Trustees.
• Robert T. Coonrod (1962): President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) from 1997 to 2005.
• James V. Coffey (1896): Appointed as a Justice for the New York State Supreme Court in 1925.
• Bishop Howard J. Hubbard (1956): Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany from 1977 to 2013.
• Guy Hebert: Hockey goalie, he played for 10 years in the National Hockey League and Team USA, including the 1997 NHL All-Star Game.
• Bishop Elias Manning (1956): Bishop of Valença, Brazil.
• Michael R. McNulty: Member of the United States House of Representatives from 1989 to 2009. Represented the 21st Congressional District of New York.
• Dr. Martin E. Sullivan: Director of the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution. Former Director of the New York State Museum.
• Scott Sicko (2005): former NFL Tight-end for the Dallas Cowboys.
• J.P. Sportman (2010): Outfielder for the Oakland Athletics in the MLB
• Will Remillard (2010): Catcher for the Chicago Cubs
• David Roseboom (2010): Pitcher for the New York Mets

 Zach Remillard (2012) - Member of the 2016 Coastal Carolina Baseball National Championship Team

See also

• List of Catholic schools in New York

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. "Carley, William L.". Albany Times Union. October 9, 1999. pp. B12.
4. Gardinier, Bob (October 6, 1996). "Watervliet Must Hold Mayoral Election November 5". Albany Times Union. pp. C1.
5. Vielkind, Jimmy (September 19, 2007). "Councilman ousts mayor in Watervliet contest". Albany Times Union. pp. A6.
6. 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.
7. McGuire, Mark (November 14, 2001). "Groundbreaking for Digital Facility in Albany, N.Y., Area Ushers In New Era". Albany Times Union. pp. E1.
8. http://www.publicdiplomacycouncil.org/Member_Biographies_A-D.html
9. "Ex-Justice Coffey Dies on Auto Trip". Special to the New York Times. April 25, 1937. p. 42.
10. ^ "La Salle Institute Homecoming Weekend 2006: Reunion Event Highlights" (PDF). The Alumni Cadet. La Salle Institute. Summer–Fall 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
11. Scruton, Bruce (October 20, 1989). "LaSalle Institute to Induct 4 into its Hall of Fame". Albany Times Union. pp. B7.
12. http://www.npg.si.edu/inform/sullivan.htm

External links

• Official La Salle Institute web site
• Brothers of the Christian Schools
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
• La Salle Institute Online Bookstore
• St. Mary's School in Kenya, Supported by La Salle Institute

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