LA SALLE ACADEMY 2017-2018 ANNUA L UPDATE OUR MISSION

The mission of , a rigorous college-preparatory high school, is to educate students of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with special outreach to those most in need. We provide a nurturing environment, which fosters spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical growth in the Roman Catholic tradition and the Lasallian spirit, as embodied in St. John Baptist de La Salle.

We create experiences of community within the school and encourage each student to develop their gifts and talents for their own growth, as well as engage in the caring service of others, through its academic, extra-curricular and spiritual programs. LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Dear Members of the La Salle Community,

As we begin another school year, I wanted to take the opportunity to update the La Salle Community on a few of the things happening at La Salle. At the close of fiscal 2018, we find ourselves in one of the best financial positions the school has ever been in. We have just concluded our fourth consecutive year of significant growth in fund raising with nearly $2.7M and our projections are to exceed that amount again this year. I would like to congratulate our administration and faculty led by Dr. Catherine Guerriero. Over the past year, we have expanded to the third floor in our current building and have added a band room, a Chapel, a special education classroom and a library. In addition, we now have more flagship programs than ever before that wrap around the core academic work of La Salle: La Salle in the City (action-based learning trips), La Salle @2:30 (after-school clubs), La Salle Works (internships), La Salle Partners (several collegiate partnerships including The Cooper Union, NYU, La Salle University and St. John’s University), La Salle Abroad (study abroad – Spain last July plus Italy for Art and California for STEM study in April 2019, La Salle Mentors (mentoring program), La Salle in the Summer (academic programs) and La Salle Supports (SAT prep). Our Board continues to look ahead. We are currently assessing the progress we’ve made over the past few years and strategically planning to determine the future of La Salle. Indeed, these are very exciting times at our school. Thank you to our Trustees for their participation and leadership this year, and a special thanks to Co-Vice Chairmen, Marty Cottingham ’88 and Carl Gambino ’76 for their tireless work and support of our mission. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your on-going commitment to La Salle Academy.

Sincerely,

Salvatore LaRocca ’82 Chairman, La Salle Academy Board of Trustees LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL

Dear Friends and Alumni of La Salle Academy,

We kicked off fiscal 2018 with a bang! At the start, La Salle officially expanded our footprint to a full one-third more capacity, allowing us to recruit more students, pro- vide our faculty with their own classrooms and set aside separate spaces for music education and catechesis. Our trajectory for the future has, in a word, skyrocketed. At La Salle, we lovingly referred to the last year as the “Year of Assessments.” High off our expanded footprint, our faculty and staff – and even our students – dove in head first and meticulously prepared for the Middle States Accreditation Evaluation and the Lasallian Mission Assessment Process. The results were nothing less than stellar – we passed with flying colors and “exceeded expectations.” La Salle also experienced our biggest fundraising year yet, with close to $2.7 million raised in development revenue. That is special thanks to you, our supporters and friends who have shepherded us along with your generosity and kindness. You helped us break the glass ceiling of fundraising for a Catholic high school with a needs-based mission. Who would have thought that a high school, let alone La Salle Academy, would close in on their $2 million scholarship gala goal and come close to $3 million raised in a year? That’s just how we do things now at the “new” La Salle. On May 31st, our Class of 2018 wore sleek black tuxedos and walked down the aisle at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral to receive their diplomas, as is now tradition among our senior class. 100% of these young men were accepted to college, 97% enrolled and the remaining graduates enlisted in the armed forces to serve our country and protect the flag. Take a look at the pages of this annual report and you’ll see. This is our new La Salle. It can only go up from here.

St. John Baptist de La Salle… pray for us. Live, Jesus, in our hearts. Forever!

Sincerely,

Catherine L. Guerriero, M.P.A., Ph.D. President/Principal YEAR OF ASSESSMENTS

The 2017-18 academic period at La Salle Academy will be remembered as the “Year of Assessments.” La Salle’s administration went through two grueling assessment pro- cesses to evaluate the school’s educational quality as well as the Catholic and Lasallian character based on the mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle. In 2017, La Salle hosted an accreditation team from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, which conducts accreditation evaluations every seven years. After four years of data collection, La Salle Academy was given top preliminary honors, with an “exceeding expectations” prelimi- nary grade by the Middle States Evaluation Accreditation team. In fact, La Salle received national, formal accreditation six months ear- lier than expected. Middle States highlighted our English, History and Math departments and targeted our Guidance Department as championships and one state championship. District of Eastern North America (DENA) being – on a national scale – “extraordinary.” Our finance/accounting and fundraising and takes place on a cyclical basis every five Middle States also highlighted the “new arms of the “back office” were considered years. The primary intent of the assessment is vigor” of our music program and noted that “business savvy and exceeding national to affirm the work of the district’s educational our school was “one of the cleanest and expectations.” Our website is “one of the best ministries in living their Lasallian charism and physically brightest” they had ever seen, high school websites” the team had seen. to identify critical areas for their continued thanks to our Buildings and Maintenance In May 2018, La Salle Academy received a growth as Catholic Lasallian schools. The team. Our leadership team and extracurric- Certificate of Accreditation from the Middle LMAP was framed around three key compo- ular programming – including La Salle in the States Association. nents: Evangelization and Catechesis, Service City (our action-based curriculum) and La In the Lasallian world, there is an assess- with the Poor Through Education and Living Salle Works (our internship program) – were ment process that takes place in our schools the Charism. La Salle Academy was blessed “exceeding of national expectations” and called the Lasallian Mission Assessment to have been given an exceptionally positive specifically highlighted was our athletics Process, or LMAP. This assessment is review (“with commendation”) by the Chris- department, with an unprecedented four city conducted by the Christian Brothers of the tian Brothers as a result of the LMAP. ENROLLMENT/ADMISSIONS STATISTICS

DEMOGRAPHICS STUDENTS ENROLLED Breakdown of Students Students Enrolled by Class

Class of 2020 By Ethnicity Class of 2021 African- 24% American Class of 2022

7% Multiracial 53% Number of Students 100 105 110 115 Latino/ 10% Asian Hispanic 6% Caucasian/ CONVERSION RATE* European

28% 28% 26% By Region

Brooklyn Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 20% Average GPA Bronx 14% AVERAGE GPA 49% 11% Queens B/B+ B/B+ B/B+ 6% New Jersey (2%) Staten Island (2%) Westchester (2%)

Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022

 PUBLICPublic VS. vs. CATHOLIC Catholic MIDDLEMiddle School** SCHOOLS** * Conversion Rate is the total amount of student applicants that fully registered at La Salle Class of 2020 divided into the total student applicants.

** The percentage of students that are coming Class of 2021 to La Salle from Public Middle Schools versus Catholic Middle Schools. Class of 2022

Public School Catholic School Statistics reported as of September 2018 and subject to change. GRADUATION STATS

100% 97% 97% $15M of La Salle Academy’s of La Salle Academy’s of La Salle Academy’s was collectively received in 2018 graduating class Class of 2018 received 2018 graduating class scholarships and grants by was accepted to a their high school enrolled in a college or the Class of 2018. college or university. diplomas. university for the fall.

LA SALLE GRADUATES WERE ACCEPTED TO THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES FOR FALL 2018

Belmont University Long Island University Catholic University St. Francis College Colgate University Marymount Manhattan College St. John’s University Cornell University Institute of Technology St. Joseph’s College St. Peter’s University Stony Brook University George Mason University Northeastern University Syracuse University Hofstra University Ohio Wesleyan University The College of St. Rose University at Albany, SUNY Ithaca College Penn State University University at Buffalo John Jay College University of Arizona Johnson & Wales University Rochester Institute of Technology University of New Haven La Salle University Sacred Heart University University of Notre Dame Le Moyne College University of Scranton Seton Hall University West Virginia University LA SALLE EXPANDS

“ Wh y do I think of La Salle as a flagship for Catholic education in ?”

In a move that bucks the trend of most Cath- the third floor of our school building, we olic high schools across the country, La Salle held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Septem- Academy embarked on a major expansion ber 2017. Members of the Board of Trustees plan in summer 2017 that included occupy- and other special guests graced our halls, ing the third floor of the 6th Street campus. taking in the new improvements integrated While many Catholic schools face decline, at our 6th Street campus. One of these La Salle Academy entered fiscal 2018 with special guests was Dr. Timothy McNiff, the one of the strongest starts in decades. In the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdio- past year, we have significantly bolstered our cese of New York. administrative staff, faculty, admissions and “The decision makers in education that overall footprint. are closer to the school are the ones to make Increasing our school space to a full one- the best decisions,” McNiff said. “That’s why third more capacity will allow us to populate the governance structure here is not run out the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of our school build- of my office. It is run by a board with incredi- ing. The student body – previously capped ble leadership coming out of administration.” at about 100 per grade due to space con- “Why is this school doing so well?” Dr. straints – is now grown at a rapid rate each McNiff asked. “Why do I think of La Salle as a year. Rooms have been dedicated for specific flagship for Catholic education in New York purposes such as The Scharpf Family Music City? Because of the board, these ladies and Center for our fledgling music program,The gentlemen, and the local leadership here.” Frank and Imelda Moeslein Chapel for prayer He concluded, “I come to say congratula- and ministry and The Joseph F. D’Angelo ’48 tions to you and your board, and an incred- Literacy Center fully equipped with a pleth- ible group of young men that we’re really ora of books and computers. proud of.” To celebrate this expansion of La Salle to

FAITH-BASED EDUCATION

Brooklyn, provided us with eloquent opening addressed our student body in full assembly, remarks at the Mass on behalf of the Christian and attended the Board of Trustees’ meet- Brothers and the Board of Trustees. Superin- ing. During the assembly, Brother Dennis tendent of Archdiocesan schools, Dr. Timothy educated our students about the Lasallian McNiff, Director of Ecumenical Affairs at the association. Our students were all ears as the Archdiocese, Father Brian McWeeney and Provincial spoke about the importance of Executive Director of the Office of Black coming together in unity with one another Ministry for the Archdiocese, Brother Tyrone despite the differences we may have. The Davis, CFC, were also present for the day. Provincial’s faith in our school and dynamic Later in the month, Brother Dennis trajectory was made clear by his decision to Lee, FSC, Provincial of the Brothers of the spend an entire day at La Salle Academy a Christian Schools’ District of Eastern North mere two months into his new leadership America, visited La Salle Academy. Brother term, which was quite a statement indeed. Dennis met with our senior leadership, We are grateful for his leadership and love.

In November 2017, La Salle Academy was blessed to welcome two distinct clergymen to our halls. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrated an All Saint’s Day Mass for our entire student body, faculty and honored alumni and friends. He stayed to bless The Frank and Imelda Moeslein Chapel, enjoyed breakfast with alumni, students and staff at a reception in The Joseph F. D’Angelo ’48 Literacy Center, and took a lively tour of the school. Brother Ralph Darmento, FSC, La Salle Academy Board Trustee and Deputy Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of

NATIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS

La Salle Academy’s Development team traveled all over the country this year to meet alumni and friends of La Salle! In addition to alumni receptions held in and around Manhattan, we also traveled to Albany and Long Island, NY, Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA and Sara- sota and West Palm Beach, FL. 1.

Interested in hosting a La Salle Academy Alumni Reception in your home or area? Please call the Development Office at 212-475- 8940 ext. 204 or send an email to iscouras@ lasalleacademy.org.

Do we have all of your contact information? Please contact Zenaida Sonberg at 212-475- 8940 ext. 205 or by email at zsonberg@lasal- leacademy.org with alumni updates.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see or hear from you soon! 2. 1. Albany Alumni Reception hosted by Kevin Leyden ’74, July 2017 2. Breezy Point Summer Soiree hosted by Marty Cottingham ’88, August 2017 3. Long Island Alumni Reception at The Milleridge Inn hosted by Val Lehr ’58, November 2017 4. Saint Patrick’s Day Brunch, March 2018 5. Florida West Coast Reception in Sarasota, March 2018 6. Visiting with Frank & Imelda Moeslein in San Francisco, CA, January 2018 7. Florida East Coast Reception in West Palm Beach, March 2018 8. Alumni from the class of 1968 celebrating their 50th Golden Anniversary reunion in Manhattan, May 2018 3. 4.

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8. CARDINAL CLASSIC GOLF OUTING

At our 23rd Annual Cardinal Classic Golf Out- ing in September 2017, we honored long-time supporters and alumni, Robert J. Welsh ’55, retired Senior Vice President & CFO, Transpo Industries, Martin J. Cottingham ’88, La Salle Academy Board Trustee and Principal at Avison Young, and posthumously, James W. Prendergast ’48 for his many years of service to La Salle Academy and the Cardinal Classic. Alumnus and Board Trustee, Tom Cunning- ham ’71, accepted the award on behalf of Mr. Prendergast. The outing raised $85,000 for La Salle Academy’s Scholarship Fund. LASALLIAN STUDENT SPONSORSHIP DINNER

Our annual Student Sponsorship Dinner is a wonderful opportunity for donors to meet their sponsored students and see the impact of their investment firsthand.Robert and Lisa Murphy, student sponsors to Jahsaun Ford ’21 (pictured together at right), said, “We chose to support La Salle because of their impressive results in educating young men both academ- ically and spiritually. Jahsaun is a classic exam- ple of why a place like La Salle needs to exist. Unfulfilled potential is a crime when it occurs due to lack of good educational opportunity. Supporting such a deserving young man means there is one less example of that in this world. We could not be happier.” Pictured at right, alumnus and Board Trustee Tom Cunningham ’71 and his wife, Kathy, meet their sponsored student, Barush Islas Tapia ’21 and his mom, Maria, at the Stu- dent Sponsorship Dinner in December 2017. If you are interested in sponsoring a La Salle student, please contact Ismini Scouras at 212-475-8940 ext. 204 or email iscouras@ lasalleacademy.org. 27TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA

Nearly 700 of La Salle Academy’s closest friends and alumni attended the 27th Annual Spring Gala at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on Thurs- day, May 10th, which raised nearly $1.8 million for student scholarships compared to just over $1 million generated at last year’s Gala. La Salle honored four distinguished men for their con- stant support and extraordinary commitment to La Salle: Brother Ralph J. Darmento, F.S.C., Deacon James A. Detura, R.Ph. ’74, Robert G. Schoenberger ’68 and T. Howard McGee, Ph.D. ’58. The event drew clergy and lay people from across three dioceses: Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director, Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of New York, offered the invocation for the event; The Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros, D.D., V.E., Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Brooklyn, presented the Educator of the Year Award to Brother Ralph; and His Emi- nence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D., Cardinal, Archdiocese of Newark, presented the Lasallian Medal to Deacon Detura.

Other notable highlights of the Gala: Salvatore LaRocca ’82, Chairman of La Salle’s Board of Trustees, served as emcee for the eve- ning as well as Co-Chair of the event alongside fellow La Salle alumnus Vincent S. Tese ’60, Executive Chairman, Florida Community Bank. Brian Sanchez ’18, a sponsored student for the duration of his time at La Salle, was the evening’s student keynote speaker. (Read his speech on the opposite page.) Dr. Catherine Guerriero gave a rousing speech on La Salle’s relentlessness, in which she also showcased college acceptances for the members of the Class of 2018. STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

My name is Brian Sanchez and I am a senior at when I had no one else. La Salle had my back. where I’ve grown from a boy into a man, how La Salle Academy. Thank you for supporting When I first came to La Salle and I needed I met very special friends, and where I’ve been my school, my home for the last four years. help with homework or someone to talk to nurtured and educated for the last four years. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing after school because my father, too, is no I was able to receive these gifts because place. In fact, I am lucky to call my fellow longer part of my life, Mr. Thomas was there of the scholarship that was given to me Brothers’ Boys and members of the adminis- for me. He stayed long after the school day, through your generosity and the kindness of tration and faculty my family. La Salle Acad- gave me advice on life and encouraged me to the Grand Street Guild. You see, I grew up emy has had my back since day one. Without always do better. Always. La Salle had my back. in the Grand Street Housing projects. And La Salle, I don’t know where I’d be. Coach Pannell, a mentor to me and many when I needed more scholarship aid so I can When I was six years old, I went to live other of my La Salle brothers, continues to graduate, the Grand Street Guild was there with my grandmother because my mother teach me how to be a man. He puts me in my for me. They had my back. had passed away. My grandmother took care place when I need it but he does it with love All of you kept La Salle’s promise to my of me until she died during my freshman and understanding. La Salle had my back. grandmother who’s no longer here to take year of high school. My grandmother’s wish Dr. Guerriero and her family are now my care of me. I will never forget what La Salle for me was to attend La Salle Academy. She family, too. They’ve welcomed me with open and my sponsors have done for me. I hope knew that La Salle would take care of me and arms and given me a new perspective on what you don’t forget us too. I hope you don’t provide me with a high-quality education it means to have a real family, a family who forget that you might’ve once been where I that would prepare me for life. Losing her loves and respects you. La Salle had my back. was. I will never forget and promise to give was so hard, but La Salle was there for me La Salle represents good in my life. It’s back to La Salle someday. LASALLIAN STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

This vital program is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts to provide a rigorous college-preparatory Catholic high school edu- cation to young men most in need. For nearly 90% 70% three decades, thousands of students have of our students of our students are been benefitting from the Lasallian Student receive tuition socioeconomically Sponsorship Program, which was designed to assistance. disadvantaged. help families bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and what they can afford to pay. As a student sponsor, you will be matched Approximately with one of these bright young men and be part of their future success. You will receive 50% quarterly report cards and personal thank you letters twice a year. You will also have the of our student body participate in this opportunity to meet your sponsored student program every year. and their family at a special dinner in Decem- ber. You can even serve as a mentor through supervised meetings on the school campus. If you are interested in sponsoring a La Salle student, please contact Ismini $17,000 Scouras at 212-475-8940 ext. 204 or email Approximate cost of educating a [email protected]. student at La Salle Academy $9,500 Is the tuition we charge each student

Your sponsorship will make a huge impact on financially challenged families who struggle to pay the annual tuition of $9,500. Ways to Give WAYS TO GIVE

The incredible generosity of alumni and Matching Gifts friends of La Salle Academy makes a Many companies match donations made Development Revenue tremendous difference in the lives of each by their employees to increase the impact student. Your support helps our families of your gift. Ask your company about their 2013-14 bridge the gap between the cost of tuition matching gift program, or type your com- 2014-15 and what they can afford to pay. Our goal pany’s name into the Double Your Dona- is simple: we strive to provide an excellent tion search box on our donation page to 2015-16 education to all young men, especially find out if your company qualifies. 2016-17 those who come from families who do not 2017-18 have the resources for a private education. Important Facts $0 $1M $2M $3M And that’s why your gift, no matter how Legal Name: La Salle Academy large or small, makes a direct impact on Contact: Ismini Scouras, Vice President our boys. From the bottom of our hearts, for Institutional Advancement and thank you! Communications Gala Revenue Telephone: 212-475-8940 ext. 204 2013-14 To Make a Gift By Mail Email: [email protected] Please send your check or money order, Tax Status: As a 501(c)(3) organization, all 2014-15 La Salle Academy made payable to , to: donations to La Salle Academy are deduct- 2015-16 La Salle Academy ible for federal income, gift, and estate tax 2016-17 Development Office purposes to the fullest extent of the law. 44 East 2nd Street 2017-18

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ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Admissions Office Guidance Department LA SALLE ACADEMY President’s Office Mr. Anthony Chin Ms. Beverly Fields BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Catherine Guerriero Director of Recruitment and Admissions Chairperson Salvatore LaRocca ’82 President & Director of CHIRP Ms. Rosalie Cernaro Chairman College Counselor Ms. Carol Emsworth Athletics Office Hon. Salvatore Alamia ’59 Special Assistant to the President Ms. Sandra Sanchez Mr. Jerome Pannell Mr. Antwan Allen ’97 Principal’s Office Athletic Director History Brother Charles Barbush, FSC

Dr. Catherine Guerriero Student Services Mr. Patrick Murphy Mr. Stephon W. Barnes ’97 Principal Chairperson Ms. Jamie Selkirk Mr. Martin J. Cottingham ’88 Mr. Jerome Pannell Mr. Robert Cygan Special Education Services Ms. Matilda Raffa Cuomo Assistant Principal for Student Services, Director of La Salle in the Summer Athletic Director & Director of Campus Ms. Ann Straub Mr. Frank Hurley Mr. Thomas A. Cunningham ’71 Ministry Coordinator of Student Events & Cultural Ms. Julia McNamara Brother Ralph Darmento, FSC Mr. Matthew Stark Enrichment and Director of La Salle Brother Francis Eells, FSC Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs Mentors Dr. Catherine Guerriero & Director of College Partnerships Mr. Carl Gambino ’76 Maintenance Mathematics Ms. Kimberly Santiago Ms. Candace D. Hammonds Special Assistant to the Principal Mr. Anthony Ruiz Ms. Yvette Masullo Director of Buildings and Maintenance Chairperson Mr. Stephen Lessar Ms. Carmen Santos School Administrative Assistant/ Mr. Anthony Alejo Ms. Stephanie Carlsen Mr. Kevin Leyden ’74 Attendance Officer Custodian Student Government Coordinator Brother Carl Malacalza, FSC Mr. Michael Tedesco ‘05 Finance Office Dr. T. Howard McGee ’58 FACULTY Ms. Ana-Maria Suzana Ritziu Ms. Mary Kenny Mr. Gerard P. McNamara ’72 English Senior Vice President of Finance and Physical Education and Ms. Colleen Molter Administration Ms. Patricia Toney Health Sciences Chairperson Ms. Anna Murray Ms. Mary Anne Glassen Mr. Jerome Pannell Business Manager & Director of La Salle Ms. Stacy Giancaspro Mr. Terence G. Reynolds Mr. Thomas Schaller in the City and La Salle Abroad Director of La Salle Works Mr. William Rosario ’07 Mr. Frank Hurley Development Office Religion Ms. Ann Straub Ms. Rosella Perrone Mr. Vincent Estevez Ms. Ismini Scouras Mr. John J. Sullivan III, Esq. Chairperson Vice President for Institutional Fine Arts and Technology Mr. Vincent S. Tese, Esq. ’60 Advancement and Communications Deacon Darrell Buono Ms. Mollie O’Mara Brother Robert Wickman, FSC Ms. Daria Coney Chairperson Mr. Nicholas Di Iorio Senior Associate Director of Development Dr. Catherine Guerriero Mr. Jonathan Abrams Science Ms. Caitlin Kerwin Ex Officio Senior Associate Director of Foundation, Mr. Charles Ivy Mr. John Neering Alumni & Vendor Relations Chairperson Consultants Foreign Language Ms. Zenaida Sonberg Ms. Suzana Lipovac Mr. John Culhane ’69 Senior Development Coordinator Mr. Robert Torres Chairperson Ms. Luz Morales Mr. Bernard McElhone Mr. Rafael Alonzo Arias Mr. Michael Rosich Mr. George Scharpf ’58 Ms. Annia Bu Valentine A. Lehr ’58 Chairman Emeritus

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