La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) Explained

LaSalle High School
Motto:Latin:
Corpus-Mens-Anima
English:
Body-Mind-Soul
Enrollment:519
Enrollment As Of:2022–23
Principal:Lou Eichhold
Sports: Baseball Basketball Volleyball Football
Soccer Lacrosse
Ice-Hockey Bowling
Cross-Country Golf
Swimming Diving Tennis Track and Field Wrestling
Athletics Conference:Greater Catholic League South[1]
Colors: and
Mascot:Lancer
Location:3091 North Bend Road
County:(Hamilton County)
State:Ohio
Zipcode:45239
Country:USA
Coordinates:39.1975°N -84.5869°W

La Salle High School is a Catholic, all-male, archdiocesan high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school was opened September 6, 1960, and was named in honor of Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, a French priest, and educational reformer. The school was officially dedicated on May 14, 1961.[2] It was founded by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.[3]

Academics

The curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. Curriculum levels are Lasallian Scholars Institute (LSI), Honors Program studies, Advanced College Preparatory studies, College Preparatory studies, and Individualized studies.[4] [5]

Students are required to pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test in order to receive a diploma.

Laptop program

In the fall of 2010, freshmen and sophomores were issued tablet computers.[6] Students are able to take handwritten notes in Microsoft OneNote, submit assignments and check grades online, as well as communicate with their teachers directly via email.[7]

In preparation for its laptop program, the school installed a Cisco wireless network, Moodle course management system, PowerSchool student information system, and implemented its own private cloud infrastructure with Hyper-V.

Language requirements

Students in the Honors or Advanced College Preparatory programs are required to take at least two consecutive courses in the same foreign language during their freshman and sophomore years. All other students who choose to start a foreign language are subject to the same requirement.[8]

Spirituality

Every student is required to make a school-sponsored Kairos retreat and complete a minimum of sixty hours of Christian Service outside of regular school hours in order to graduate. At least half of those hours must directly involve working for the homeless, poor, crippled, sick, elderly or others struggling in their lives. The remaining hours can also involve activities such as work at parish, festival, park, school, or other community related activities.

Canned food drive

La Salle High School hosts an annual Truck Full of Love canned food drive. In 2007, a record 76,000 cans were collected for Little Sisters of the Poor in Clifton.[9]

The La Salle Drama Program

The La Salle Drama Program's awards include the 2007 State Championship for their Fall production of "1776" and an area conference win for their 2008 Fall production "Damn Yankees" (which was also nominated for Best Musical at the Cincinnati Cappies 2009 awards gala). La Salle was nominated for 11 Cappies for this show, but won none. Their 2010 Spring production of "Aida" was nominated for many Cappie awards and won two. In 2011, their fall play "Teahouse of the August Moon" was chosen to be performed full-length at the EdTA Ohio State Conference, and in 2012 the fall musical "All Shook Up" had the honor of performing an hour-long portion of the show. In 2013, LaSalle Drama's production "The Outsiders" was also chosen to perform a full-length show at the EdTA Ohio State Conference. The department's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" was also selected to perform a full-length show at the conference in 2022.

There are two types of productions put on at La Salle, one being a "Black Box Production" (which is held in the Black Box theater) and the other being a "Main Stage Production" (which is held on the stage in the gymnasium). In addition to regular productions, La Salle puts on an annual "Passion Play", as well as student-directed One Act plays. The Passion Play is held near Easter to commemorate the life and the Passion of Jesus Christ. The student-directed One Act plays provide an opportunity for students to experience being involved in producing and directing a show chosen by them.

Clubs and organizations

There are over forty clubs and organizations available to students at La Salle High School.[10]

Key Club

Key Club is an international student-led organization which facilitates student community service. Students in Key Club are expected to complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service in Key Club-sponsored activities by the end of May each year. These hours can count towards the student's graduation requirement.[11]

Band

La Salle's band program has seen much success in recent years. Under the direction of Angelo Sylvester, the Pride of La Salle marching band has had three consecutive top-three finishes in class at adjudicated Mid-States Band Association events (most recently earning the title in Class AA),[12] as well as being a Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-finalist for two years running. La Salle's Wind Ensemble has also received a Superior rating in classes C, B, and A consecutively at adjudicated OMEA events.[13] Additionally, La Salle's Winter Guard program has received high accolades in recent years in not only Tri-State Circuit events, but also at Winter Guard International. The Winter Guard is a WGI Cincinnati Regional Finalist,[14] as well as a WGI World Championships Semi-finalist.[15]

Athletics

The Lancers compete in the Greater Catholic League GCL The Lancers compete in the following sports Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Ice-Hockey, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.[16]

Team state championships

Notable alumni

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory. February 17, 2010. OHSAA. https://web.archive.org/web/20101105094211/http://cdab.org/members.asp?SCHOOL_ID=842. November 5, 2010. dead.
  2. Web site: Lasallian Heritage and History. La Salle High School. 5 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122042750/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1725. 22 November 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: History of La Salle High School . 6 October 2021.
  4. Web site: Course Levels. La Salle High School. 5 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122065741/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1930. 22 November 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: Student Support Services. La Salle High School. 5 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122065724/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1640. 22 November 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: Tablet PC Program. La Salle High School. 5 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907025237/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1925. 7 September 2015. dead.
  7. Web site: Frequently Asked Questions. La Salle High School. 5 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122042506/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1927. 22 November 2015. dead.
  8. Web site: Graduation Requirements. La Salle High School. 2015-11-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122051626/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1855. 2015-11-22. dead.
  9. Web site: Steigerwald. Shauna. La Salle sets school record with food drive. Cincinnati.com. The Enquirer. 5 November 2015.
  10. Web site: Clubs and Organizations. La Salle High School. 17 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118123509/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=1779. 18 November 2015. dead.
  11. Web site: Key Club. La Salle High School. 17 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118101309/http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=2322. 18 November 2015. dead.
  12. Web site: MidStates Band Association Homepage . MidStates Band Association . 21 December 2012.
  13. Web site: Home Page . Ohio Music Education Association . 21 December 2012.
  14. Web site: Cincinnati CG Finals – Results . Winter Guard International . 21 December 2012.
  15. Web site: SA Semi Finals – Results . Winter Guard International . 21 December 2012.
  16. Web site: La Salle Athletics . 6 October 2021.
  17. Web site: Yappi Sports Basketball D1. February 12, 2007. Yappi. https://web.archive.org/web/20080608234942/http://www.yappi.com/boysbasketball/D1.html. June 8, 2008. dead.
  18. Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. December 31, 2006. OHSAA.
  19. Web site: Baum. Adam. La Salle tops Perry, 14-7, for third consecutive state title. cincinnati.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. December 1, 2016. December 4, 2017.
  20. News: UC heads north, but not far. Bill. Koch. The Cincinnati Enquirer. March 15, 2004. September 22, 2010.
  21. Web site: Zach Day Stats. Baseball Almanac. October 30, 2012.
  22. Web site: La Salle Home Football Game vs. Covington Catholic. La Salle High School. 2010. September 22, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110723042230/http://www.alumni.cincinnatilasalle.net/s/541/index.aspx?pgid=252&ecid=1202. July 23, 2011. dead.
  23. Web site: 2021 NFL Draft | NFL Draft News, Video & Photos. NFL.com.
  24. Web site: New York Jets: Julian Posey. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110909154916/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Julian-Posey/267b81ea-4084-464e-b613-847c3bf1c422 . 2011-09-09 .
  25. News: Cincinnatian pilots Coast Guard to crown. Andy. Furman. The Cincinnati Post. November 29, 1996. C3. September 23, 2010. fee required. Bill Schmitz, a La Salle High School graduate ... has been named coach of the year in the Freedom Football Conference after leading the Coast Guard Academy to the conference championship and its first bid in the NCAA Division III playoffs..
  26. Web site: La Salle football standout Josh Whyle verbally commits to the Cincinnati Bearcats. Mike. Dyer. WCPO.com. April 6, 2017. November 2, 2021.
  27. Web site: Ohio House of Representatives. January 1, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100203140102/http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=29. February 3, 2010.

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