Spring – Summer 2015 - The De La Salle School
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Spring – Summer 2015 - The De La Salle School
Salle-utations The Newsletter of The De La Salle School High School Graduates David Alvarado 2011 Hempstead High School Christopher Caceres 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Derlin Canela 2011 Freeport High School Kevin Gomez 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Brian Gonzalez 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Justin Gray 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Michael Guttierrez 2011 Waldorf School of Garden City Shaquille Harrison 2011 Hempstead High School Dan Jean Marie 2011 St. Anthony’s High School David Lipscomb 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Kevin Morales 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Anthony Morel 2011 Freeport High School Marc Pierre Louis 2011 Kellenberg Memorial High School Shayan Santos 2011 Freeport High School Joel Vicioso 2011 Holy Trinity Diocesan High School José Villatoro 2011 Kellenberg Memorial High School Dimitri Joseph 2010 West Hempstead High School College Graduates Alan Fermin 2007 SUNY Farmingdale Yomar Torres 2007 Molloy College Andrew Zuluaga 2007 Adelphi University We Volume XIII -Number 2 Spring 2015 d of the C u o r p o s lass e r a of 20 15!!! 8th Grade Awards Award for General Excellence Albert S. SCIENCE Achievement Albert S. Effort Manuel A. Improvement Orlando B. ELA Achievement Albert S. Effort Kevin M. Improvement Rolando R. RELIGION Achievement Manuel A. Effort Rolando R. Improvement Kevin M. HEALTH Achievement Albert S. Effort Khalel F. Improvement Karl V. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Achievement Kenneth M. Effort Javet D. Improvement Khalel F. MUSIC Achievement Khalel F. Effort Jerry H. Improvement Kevin M. MATH Achievement Manuel A. Effort Albert S. Improvement Rolando R. SPANISH Achievement Khalel F. Effort Albert S. Improvement Orlando B. ART Achievement Khalel F. Effort Jerry H. Improvement Kevin O. SOCIAL STUDIES Achievement Albert S. Effort Dilan R. Improvement Ryan C. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Karl V. Albert S. DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE AWARD Louis R. Kryston W. 87 Pine Street Freeport, NY 11520 Voice: 516-379-8660 Fax: 516-379-8806 [email protected] www.DeLaSalleSchool.org Page 2 The Year in Review From the Desk of the Executive Director Our tenth class graduated this June. All fifteen students had been enrolled at The De La Salle School for four years and had formed a cohesive unit. They demonstrated solid growth as gentlemen, commendable success as students, and a well honed spirit of service. Elsewhere in this issue of Salle-utations you will see their photos, read some of their words, and learn about the next step in their educational journey. I am very proud of this group and grateful to their parents for entrusting them to us and working with us. I commend my colleagues for their competence and concern that nurtured the progress of each of the members of our Class of 2015. This newest cohort joins 118 others who have earned a diploma from The De La Salle School. Our Graduate Support Program provides us with a structured way to maintain contact with our alumni and to offer various services to them. Mr. Kevin Rall, Director of the Program, reports that we are lacking current data on only twelve of the 118. Amazingly, 74 of them have been back to visit during the 2014-2015 school year. Invariably they comment on the positive impact their involvement with The De La Salle School has had on their life. Often we will enlist them to offer words of advice and encouragement to our current students and they do so willingly with honesty and gusto. Of the sixteen young men who graduated from The De La Salle School four years ago, ten now have a diploma from a Catholic high school, including Holy Trinity, Kellenberg and St. Anthony’s, and one has graduated from the Waldorf School in Garden City; the five remaining are at public high schools, and are completing their Regents exams as we go to print. Special thanks to those benefactors whose donation to The De La Salle School was earmarked for our Graduate Support Program. Some of the funds in that category provide tuition assistance for our graduates enrolled in Catholic schools and hence make that option possible. Among the four-year colleges where these recent high school graduates, our Class of 2011, will study are La Salle University, Marist College, Molloy College, Mount St. Mary’s College, St. John’s University, and St. Thomas Aquinas College. While I am not sure there are any journalism majors among our graduates currently in college I suspect we might have some in that profession in the future. The centerfold of this issue of Salle-utations presents the work some current students produced with the guidance of their English Language Arts teacher Miss Christina Rattotti. Please join me in applauding their good effort. Thank you for your interest in our ministry and your investment in our students. Be assured of my prayers and best wishes. Brother Thomas P. Casey, FSC Executive Director P. S. The fresh look of this publication is due to the skill of Mr. Alex Vera, a member of our teaching staff. Your feedback is welcome. Mr. Vera, a recent graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, was a full time volunteer with us during the 20142015 school year and will serve our students again next year in the same capacity. Honoree Mary Jane McCartney receives her award from Board Chairman Michael Moriarty and Brother Thomas at our annual Gala. Thank you to all our teachers for all their hard work!!! Mrs. Boniello, Miss Pagano, Miss Podmore, Miss Rattoti, Mrs. Rainone, Mr. Donodeo, Mr. Rall and Mr. Vera De La Salle Gentlemen lead the community in prayer during the Advent Prayer Service. Mission Statement The De La Salle School The De La Salle School is a Catholic School in the Diocese of Rockville Centre that shares in the Lasallian heritage and exists to provide a quality education for young men from economically disadvantaged situations. We nurture each student’s growth, spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in collaboration with his parent(s) or guardian(s). We emphasize respect, responsibility, leadership, and service, thereby preparing the young men to be caring citizens of the world. Page 3 The students of The De La Salle School participate in a relay race to raise funds for our twin school in Kenya, Mwangaza College. Families enjoy a story together during our annual Hot Cocoa and Book Night. Alumnus Devan Casillas shares his experience being in the Marines. Our 8th Graders celebrate their diversity during the International Luncheon. Mrs. Rainone teaches students how to play the drums during our Extended Day Program. De La Salle Gentlemen Kenneth F., Manuel and Jean, receive a recognition for their MACHO work with the founders of the MACHO foundation. Students work with high school volunteers during our Extended Day Program. The De La Salle School had two teams for the Catholic Middle School Mock Trial Program at St. John’s University School of Law on Saturday, 16 May 2015. Here is the Prosecution Team with Mock Trial Judge Damien Smith. From left: Yordys, Kevin M., Christian A., Dilan, Daniel P., Cleon, Albert, and Manuel. Brother Thomas, far right. Ranulfo, Daniel P. and Rolando compete in the final round of our Spelling Bee. The De La Salle School Defense Team with Mock Trial Judge Bartolomeo Pittari. From left: Raymond, Orlando, Christopher G., Khalel, Robert, Angel D.; Mock Trial Coach Susan Bevilacqua, far right. Both teams won a mixed verdict. Page 4 Stars in Blue The reason why this newspaper is called Stars in Blue is because we are all stars. Everyone in The De La Salle School is a star because they make you smile, even when you are down. All the teachers show this trait, so do the students, and especially the parents. Our paper will always be printed on blue paper to reflect the emblem and color of our uniform. For all these reasons, the newspaper staff chose to title the paper as such. Jayden D., Editor in Chief & Stars in Blue Staff De La Salle School Lenten Prayer Service by Rolando R. As Easter approached, the eighth graders in The De La Salle School prepared for a Lenten prayer service. The service consisted of a performance, prayers, and reflections on each of the Stations of the Cross. This event took place at Our Holy Redeemer Parish in Freeport, on March 30th at 7:00 PM, and April 1st at 1:00 PM. The 8th graders worked diligently on their parts and it was a magnificent performance. “I found the Lenten prayer service to be an opportunity to give back and serve my community, as well as an opportunity to learn about the Passion and go in depth with our reflections,” one of the eighth graders recalls. “It was painful carrying the cross even though it was not real,” Orlando, who played the role of Jesus, reflected. “We had to create the script and put in the effort to re-enact what happened in the Passion of Christ,” said another eighth grader. “It was very moving because I was able to put myself in Jesus’ shoes and experience the pain that he went through to show His love for us,” was Miss Pagano’s reaction to the Prayer service. Miss Pagano is the religion teacher for 5th, 6th, Raising Funds for Mwangaza College by Daniel L. For Lent every year the boys of The De La Salle School raise money for our twin school in order to give back. We have been paying $1 a day to help our twin school in Lake View, Nakuru, Kenya in Africa. During assembly, we used Skype to interact with Mwangaza. The boys in the M.A.C.H.O. club met up on Fridays and created a presentation explaining the next week’s activities. I joined these activities and it was super fun to play with our world cup teams. The activities were different types of races such as a scooter race, a four corner race, a wheelbarrow race and a sprint race. For those who have not heard of the four corner race before, it is a race that in order to win you have to overlap the other team and try not to get tagged with a noodle baton. Compared to last year’s efforts, I feel like this year the fun and games made a big impact. Another week’s competition was knock hockey. The champion of this tournament was Matthew S., a 6th grader. Our generous benefactors, the and 7th graders and felt the Prayer Fishlinger siblings, pledged to match Service brought the story of Christ’s as much money as the students raised Passion alive in a more meaningas a donation. After raising over $400 ful way to the younger students. dollars, the Fishlingers surprised us This became evident in one of the by not just matching our achievesixth grader’s reflections. “This ment, but by donating $1,000. In year, when I went to the Lenttotal, we raised $1,400.59 for our en Prayer Service, it touched my twin school, Mwangaza College. heart because I felt that I was really there with Jesus when He was being put to death.” Jorge explained, “I think that it was better than last year because of the format and because this year the 8th graders had to remember more lines.” Many visitors from Our Holy Redeemer attended this year. It was a great experience for everyone to come together in prayer. Getting Hyped for March Madness!! by Khalel F. Basketball took over the month of March as colleges played their way through the brackets to reach the top! Who will be the March Madness Basketball victors? Though many like the Basketball season, this March Madness was centered around the 8th graders’ college presentations that they worked so hard on. From the sport powerhouses to the academically inclined colleges, March Madness was an opportunity to learn and look toward the future! How did you feel while presenting? Javet: “Very nervous…” And how did you overcome that fear? Javet: “Well, I stuck to what I knew.” Future Problem Solving by Ryan C. A group of selected students participating in the Extended Day Program competed in a state-wide competition at Molloy College on March 15, 2015. The program, Future Problem Solvers (FPS), had a number of students throughout the state that competed by creating a skit to act out. The skit had to present a problem that might occur in the future and the students’ solution to it. The students at The De La Salle School were split into two groups, 5th and 6th graders, and 7th and 8th graders. The 7th and 8th grade team came in 3rd place, and the 5th and 6th grade came in 4th. Daniel L., from the 4th place team, said, “It was a great experience, and I would definitely do it again next year.” “I enjoyed watching other students perform, and creating our own skits,” Rolando R. said. Overall most of the students enjoyed performing, and would do it again. The Buzz in Athletics by Jorge C. MLS •Lionel Andrés “Leo” Messi Cuccittini is an Argentine professional footballer. •Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, GOIH, known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid C.F. and the Portugal National Team. •New York Red Bulls hitman Bradley Wright-Phillips named MLS Player of the Week. NBA •Stephen Curry was dominant and the Warriors made some key defensive adjustments to get the crit- ical Game 4 win to even their series with the Grizzlies 2-2. MLB •José Alberto Pujols Alcántara is a Do•Upcoming games in minican-American playoffs: first baseman for the Chicago Bulls vs. Cleve- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major land Cavaliers L.A. Clippers vs. Hous- League Baseball. ton Rockets Washington Wizards •Bryant breaks in new vs. Atlanta Hawks bleachers with homer Memphis Grizzlies vs. •Cubs phenom chrisGolden State Warriors. tens left-field seats with first Wrigley Field NHL homer. •Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding is •Didi caps Yanks’ vicexpected to retire betory with catch off cause of complications catwalk. from multiple sclerosis, according to the Min- •Yankees aren’t payneapolis Star Tribune. ing Alex Rodriguez a promised $6 million •Rangers, Capitals bonus for catching meet in third Game 7 Willie Mays in home runs. in four years. Huhh? Science Fair! by Jayden D. This year’s science fair revolved around being green and recycling. We learned about helping our environment, not hurting it. Most of us hurt it without really knowing we are. So, this is the reason why this year we had this theme in mind. Most of the students made projects about plants and helping the earth. Our 5th graders and 6th graders also worked very hard on their presenting skills. Also, our teachers, Miss Rattotti and Miss Podmore, gave us time to work our projects in class. So our class of 5th and 6th graders would like to thank Miss Rattotti and Miss Podmore for their generosity. Preparing for the science fair was a process. It didn’t just come to us, it took a lot of time. As I explained before, we spent a lot of time preparing. The students of The De La Salle School bought materials and performed their awesome projects. The science fair is a fun activity to do each year. This year’s science fair was especially fun. Everyone’s project was great, the 5th grade did awesome for their first time. There were some very cool projects. I had a great time and I hope everyone else did too. The visitors that came to the science fair were very nice and all of us appreciate that. So I would like to give them a thank you! Page 5 Scientific Mysteries Explained by Franklin C. How is plastic made? Plastic is made out of materials such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine, sulfur, and nitrogen. This goes into a plastic injection machine. This machine heats it up to 600° F and creates what we know as plastic. Why do earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions occur when Earth’s axis is tilted? These typically occur at boundaries between Earth’s tectonic plates. Tsunami waves are formed as displaced water, which acts under the influence of gravity, aka the Earth’s axis tilt, attempts to find a stable position again. Page 6 Congratulations Gentlemen!!! Manuel Abreu Kellenberg Memorial High School I will always vividly remember the memories created at this school such as the jokes so funny that almost lead to crying, but most importantly the people that I have grown up with and whom that I proudly call family. I would especially like to thank our parents, teachers, tutors, benefactors, and my peers who have helped me climb the mountain of success. Khalel Florentino Almonte Kellenberg Memorial High School Thank you to our teachers for all they have done for us. They spend a lot of their own time to see us succeed, to prepare us for the life ahead, and to give us a set of values to guide us. Thank you to my parents for building me up when I’m down, and making sure I do my very best in school. Last, but not least, to the Graduating Class of 2015. All of you are awesome, and I’m glad I got to spend my De La Salle experience with all of you. I wish you the best of luck in High School, I’ll miss you dearly. Orlando De Jesus Blanco Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School At my time at De La Salle I learned to appreciate my parents and all that they do for me. Mrs. Boniello and Mr. Rall have opened my eyes to how hard my parents try to keep me on the right path, and I am a thankful to them for doing that for me. Thank you all for these four years of great memories. Karl James Valbrun Kellenberg Memorial High School I would like to thank The De La Salle School for the memories over the years. They helped me to become more of a stable person. I can now balance academic responsibility and not allow it to change my attitude towards others. They showed me how to have a little fun even in times of worry. Jerry Antoñio John Hernandez Quintana Holy Trinity Diocesan High School I’ve completed four years here at The De La Salle School, but it only felt like four minutes. The school helped develop my character so I could grow up with characteristics of diligence, fortitude, integrity, and of course intelligence. I’m grateful for the teachers that exemplified these attributes. Most of all I’m thankful for my parents and brother who encouraged me when things were rough all over. I promise to continue to be the good man I was meant to be in order to make both worlds happy. Thank you. Kevin Roberto Ortega St. Mary’s High School I had a blast at the De La Salle School. There are several reasons for my positive feelings. First, this Catholic school gives you respect and a lot of opportunities. Another favorite thing is how the staff shows you to be a De La Salle gentleman. They teach the students to make eye contact while shaking other people’s hands. Secondly, the teachers at this school give up their time for you for extra help. Finally, this school prepares you for high school by showing each of us how to take advantage of educational opportunities and to interact with peers and staff. Thank you. Kryston Anthony Whyte Kellenberg Memorial High School My experience at The De La Salle School was amazing! Time goes by so quickly, it felt like the first day of fifth grade was yesterday! My favorite memory at The De La Salle School was going to Fire Island. As we climbed up the steps of the Lighthouse, I thought about climbing the mountain to reach the goal, to achieve this day! I want to say THANK YOU to the benefactors, tutors, and especially the teachers. You’ve made my four years here amazing, and I’ll never forget this place, the fun, and the laughter. Class of 2015 Ryan Justin Cabrera Kellenberg Memorial High School Before coming to this school, I never thought that my faith was that important to me. Now, being at The De La Salle School for four years has taught me how to act in front of others, as well as built up a foundation for my faith. It taught me to focus on what was important before I did anything else. I would like to thank my parents and teachers, because without their effort and devotion, I would not have made it to where I am today. Page 7 Kenneth Adrian Moreno Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Over these past four years at De La Salle, I feel that I have matured as an individual because of the four goals we strive to achieve. These four goals are respect, responsibility, leadership and service. When I entered this school as fifth grader these words were meaningless to me. Now that I’m a graduating eighth grader, I’ve realized through my teachers what these words fully mean. Thank you. Javet D. Delbusto Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Thank you to all the teachers and tutors for helping me get back on track these four years. I came to this school as a horrible, irresponsible student. When I first got here, I honestly thought I would hate it, and boy I was wrong. I started to care because I noticed how much the teachers cared for me. So, I began to study and little by little I received a good grade, then a better grade then the best grade I could achieve. And now I am a De La Salle gentleman! Dilan Joseph Rockensies Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Kevin I. Molina Kellenberg Memorial High School The De La Salle School is huge and memorable school in my life. I appreciate what all the teachers do for me and my fellow peers. I want to thank everybody here, and especially Mr. Rall for giving me an opportunity to go to a special school I’ve desired to go to. I look forward to being a student at Kellenberg Memorial High School next year and apply what I have learned here. Once again thank you! I would like to start off by saying Thank You. Thank you to all the teachers that gave 100% to see me succeed. Throughout these four years I feel I have gained characteristics that will provide me with opportunities for a bright future. Also, thank you to my parents. You have pushed me to come here and I truly appreciate it. Thank You. Rolando Samuel Ramos Kellenberg Memorial High School During these four years at The De La Salle School, I became a gentleman. I was disciplined, taught manners, and respect. Thanks to the patience and perseverance of my teachers, especially Mr. Rall, I became the person that I am today, so thank you. I will never forget the day that Brother Thomas came to my parish, he reached out to me. This school saved me from what could have been a bad future, it opened opportunity for me. Once more thank-you for your patience, perseverance and knowledge. God bless you. Louis Alexander Rodriguez Newtown High School After going to The De La Salle School for four years I have learned to be more studious. I have achieved this through my teachers, because each and every teacher at The De La Salle School cares about you and will do a lot to see you succeed. The De La Salle School will still care about me and others as alumni who are trying to get a high school or college education. I am forever grateful to The De La Salle School for supporting my valuable education that will help in the future. Albert Saintilus Holy Trinity Diocesan High School The De La Salle School has helped me become a better person. It has helped me realize the skills that I have. For four years I feel like I had another family. Throughout my years at De La Salle I have learned that I’m not alone in my education and the teachers are here to help, and provide me with guidance as I go on into high school and with the rest of my life. The De La Salle School 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520 Phone: 516-379-8660 Fax: 516-379-8806 www.DeLaSalleSchool.org Non-Pro�it Organization U.S. Postage PAID Freeport, N.Y. Permit #28 Save the date!!! 13th Annual The De La Salle School Golf and Bocce Outing Monday, 28 September 2015 LAWRENCE YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB LAWRENCE, NY For More Information Call Jeanne Mulry at 516-379-8660 or scan the QR Code above to register. Salle-utations is a periodic publication of The De La Salle School, a Lasallian Catholic Middle School in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Brother Thomas P. Casey, FSC, Executive Director; Mrs. Kathleen Boniello, Dean of Academics; Mr. Kevin Rall, Dean of Student Life; Mrs. Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Director of Development. The De La Salle School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, in the admission of students, or administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administrated programs.