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La Salle Institute
File:LSIseal.jpg
Address
Map
174 Williams Road

Troy
,
(Rensselaer County)
,
New York
12180

United States
Information
TypePrivate, College-prep
MottoSignum Fidei
(Sign of Faith)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
(Lasallians)
Patron saint(s)St. Jean Baptiste De LaSalle
Established1850
PrincipalDr. Paul Fallon
Faculty52
Grades6-12
GenderBoys
Enrollment398 (2015-2016)
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Color(s)Blue and White   
Athletics14 interscholastic sports teams
Athletics conferenceNYSPHSAA Section 2 – Big Ten (Class AA)
SportsFootball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming, Bowling
Team name"The Cadets"
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Tuition$10,000-$12,000
Athletic DirectorAndrew Santandera
Websitewww.lasalleinstitute.org

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.[2] 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

Lasalle Institute has been recognized twice by the United States Department of Education as a School of Educational Excellence.[citation needed] La Salle Institute is recognized by the Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools.[citation needed] LaSalle Institute boasts a 100% College acceptance rate for students. 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". As of the 2016-2017 school year Physics is now back being taught inside LaSalle.

Athletics

LaSalle Institute is a school that has had much success in the Athletics Department which is headed by Athletic Director Andrew Santandera. LaSalle competes in NYSPHAA Section 2 Class AA for most of its sports like Football, which has won multiple Section 2 titles and has won the NYS Regional Championship in Kingston NY multiple times. Notable alumni of the LaSalle football program, include Scott Sicko who played tight-end for the Dallas Cowboys briefly along with many more players who played Division 1,2 and 3 football. LaSalle football ALWAYS sends at least 1 or 2 players to college. The is LaSalle baseball which is coached by Jesse Braverman. The LaSalle baseball team competes in Class AA and since 2005 is one of the ONLY two class AA schools that have won multiple section 2 championships. Notable alumni of the LaSalle baseball program include, David Roseboom (2010) - Pitcher in the New York Mets organization, Will Remillard (2010) who is a catcher in the Chicago Cubs organization and Zach Remillard (2012) who was drafted by the Houston Astro's right out of high school but opted to play college baseball and helped lead Coastal Carolina's baseball team to a National Championship in 2016. He was drafted in 2016 again the 10th round as a Third Baseman. LaSalle baseball always sends players to college to play baseball, most recently in 2016 sending a bunch of players to college most notably a pitcher who was picked up by Georgetown University. LaSalle basketball is a rising program at LaSalle and is coached by Steven Sgambelluri and has seen multiple very talented players and more often than not sends players to play college basketball. Many great basketbal players have come through LaSalle, including Notre Dame forward Elijah Burns who was at LaSalle through his junior year and had many offers, including a great offer from Syracuse. He opted to go Blair Academy in Blairstown New Jersey to finish his basketball career though and reclassified and was picked right up by Notre Dame. LaSalle soccer is a program that is on the rise QUICKLY, being coached by Matthew Michaud. LaSalle soccer has been in recent years really establishing themselves as a real force in Section 2, LaSalle soccer has sent a multitude of athletes to college to play soccer and continues to do that to this day. LaSalle hockey is a very storied program at LaSalle and has enjoyed success throughout the years, it is coached by Tim Flanigan. LaSalle hockey competes in the CDHSHL ( Capital District High School Hockey League). LaSalle hockey won the NYS Championship in 2000 and the current coach who was the coach in 2000 won NYS Coach of the Year. Guy Hebert, goalie for the Anaheim Ducks, got his start with the La Salle hockey team. In his sophomore year at Hamilton College he was drafted by the IHL for the St. Louis Blues in 1987, and became the Mighty Ducks’ first pick in their Expansion Draft in 1993. He stayed with the Ducks for seven seasons, and in 2000, he became the first Duck to play 400 games.The LaSalle golf team is also coached by Tim Flanigan. LaSalle lacrosse is coached by Dean Mancini and is a rising program at LaSalle. The LaSalle cross country team is a storied program at LaSalle. Head Coach John Leonard has coached LaSalle cross country for more than 30 years, winning six Big 10 League titles, and finishing 2nd another six times. La Salle indoor track belongs to the Tri-County Indoor Track League and competes at Hudson Valley Community College, Union College, RPI, Williams College and the University at Albany. The team also travels to invitationals in NYC at the Armory Track & Field Center on 168th St. in Manhattan, Providence, Dartmouth College and Yale University. Head Coach John Leonard has coached La Salle Indoor Track for more than 30 years, during which the team has won nine Big 10 league titles and finished in 2nd place another four times. Numerous La Salle athletes have qualified for the NYS Indoor Track Championship held every March at Cornell University every year. The LaSalle outdoor team is also coached by John Leonard. The LaSalle tennis team is coached by Todd Crandall, The team has enjoyed success over the past fifteen years, winning 10 Big Ten Titles, 1 Sectional Title and 2 sectional runner-up titles. The bowling team is coached by Art Hoffman. The wrestling team is coached by Aaron Mondore, the team has enjoyed much success over the years and has sent multiple athletes to college.

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[citation needed]

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: 

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

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. ^ "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.
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  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. ^ a b "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

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