La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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La Salle High School is a Catholic, all-male, parochial
high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
The school was opened September 6, 1960 and named in honor of Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, a French priest and educational reformer. The school was officially dedicated May 14, 1961. It was founded by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
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La Salle is a Catholic, all-male, college-preparatory, comprehensive high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1960 by the Christian Brothers, La Salle remains consistent in its teachings that are based on the educational principles of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Our goal is to encourage each student to develop his maximum potential: spiritually, morally, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Students who, as freshmen, begin in either the Honors (HP) or Advanced College Prep (ACP) level (as determined by their freshman English placement) are required to include at least 2 consecutive credits of the same foreign language during their freshman and sophomore years as part of the 27.5 minimum graduation credits. All other students who choose to start a foreign language are required to earn at least two consecutive credits of the same foreign language as part of the 27.5 minimum graduation credits. There may be additional requirements at a specific academic level. Graduation requirements may be subject to change.
Every senior is required to make a La Salle sponsored closed retreat. Also, each student is required to do a minimum of 40 total hours of Christian Service outside of regular school hours in order to graduate. At least 20 of those hours need to be Red Christian Service hours. "Red Christian Service" involves working for the homeless, poor, crippled, sick, elderly and all those struggling at this point of their lives. The remaining hours can also be Red Christian Service hours or they can be White Christian Service hours. "White Christian Service" involves activities such as work at parish, festival, park, La Salle, and other community related activities. Students are also required to pass all five (writing, reading, mathematics, citizenship, and science) parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
in order to receive a diploma.
La Salle is also often well known for its ongoing "Teacher of the Year" and "Rookie of the Year" elections. Past winners include:
Other school traditions include: The Lancer Day Games, La Salle Car Show, the DBFFL,the Student Raffle.
There are two types of productions put on at La Salle, one is a "Black box Production" which is held in the black box theatre and a "Main stage Production" which is held on the stage in the gym. In addition to regular productions La Salle puts on an annual Passion Play, Dramapalooza Show, and a touring Mistletoe Minstrels Show. The Passion play is held near Easter to commemorate the life and the Passion of Jesus Christ. Dramapalooza is held so that the senior, or drama board members, can put on their own individual skits and pieces. Mistletoe Minstrels is a touring Christmas show that goes to nursing homes in hopes to spread Christmas cheer and joy.
La Salle is proud to offer over 60 clubs and organizations. Students are encouraged to be active participants in groups particular to their interests to foster personal development.
Notable clubs include the Game, Chess, Spanish, French, Latin, Paintball, Cornhole, Movie, Ski, Creative Writing, Ping Pong, and S.A.D.D. See: http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=615 for a full listing.
The Pride of La Salle Band is under the direction of Brian Fischer.
Several judges have commended the improvement the band has made since last year.
Summary of awards given to the 2010 Pride of LaSalle Band:
All scores and positions obtained from www.midstatesba.org
Known as "The Big Red Express" La Salle Cross-Country has won district, sectional and city-wide titles in every year since 1993.
The Cincinnati Sizzle
women's football team plays home games at La Salle.
Tennis- 2011. (Doubles Championship Squad includes Travis Robertson (2012) and Samuel Samoya (2012))
Tyler Celek (2011)- University of Cincinnati Volleyball/>
Entertainment
Politics
Parochial school
A parochial school is a school that provides religious education in addition to conventional education. In a narrower sense, a parochial school is a Christian grammar school or high school which is part of, and run by, a parish.-United Kingdom:...
high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
The school was opened September 6, 1960 and named in honor of Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, a French priest and educational reformer. The school was officially dedicated May 14, 1961. It was founded by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
.
Academics
The curriculum is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. Curriculum levels are Honors Program studies, Advanced College Preparatory studies, College Preparatory studies, and Individualized studies.La Salle is a Catholic, all-male, college-preparatory, comprehensive high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1960 by the Christian Brothers, La Salle remains consistent in its teachings that are based on the educational principles of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Our goal is to encourage each student to develop his maximum potential: spiritually, morally, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Students who, as freshmen, begin in either the Honors (HP) or Advanced College Prep (ACP) level (as determined by their freshman English placement) are required to include at least 2 consecutive credits of the same foreign language during their freshman and sophomore years as part of the 27.5 minimum graduation credits. All other students who choose to start a foreign language are required to earn at least two consecutive credits of the same foreign language as part of the 27.5 minimum graduation credits. There may be additional requirements at a specific academic level. Graduation requirements may be subject to change.
Every senior is required to make a La Salle sponsored closed retreat. Also, each student is required to do a minimum of 40 total hours of Christian Service outside of regular school hours in order to graduate. At least 20 of those hours need to be Red Christian Service hours. "Red Christian Service" involves working for the homeless, poor, crippled, sick, elderly and all those struggling at this point of their lives. The remaining hours can also be Red Christian Service hours or they can be White Christian Service hours. "White Christian Service" involves activities such as work at parish, festival, park, La Salle, and other community related activities. Students are also required to pass all five (writing, reading, mathematics, citizenship, and science) parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
Ohio Graduation Test
The Ohio Graduation Test is the high school graduation examination given to sophomores in the U.S. state of Ohio. Students must pass all five sections in order to graduate. Students have multiple chances to pass these sections and can still graduate without passing each using the alternative...
in order to receive a diploma.
School traditions
La Salle is rich in many school traditions. Some of which are community wide where others school wide. One of the largest and most well recognized is the La Salle Canned Food Drive. The origin of the Canned Food Drive goes back to 1970. The original drive was done by the men of La Salle taking total responsibility to help the less fortunate. In 1998, in an effort to have the community join us in this truly Lasallian tradition, we began our "Truck Full of Love" canned food drive. La Salle had traditionally collected approximately 30,000 cans for the less fortunate. In 1998, it was decided to take this effort to the next level. A 53-foot semi-trailer was parked in front of the school to challenge the young men of La Salle and the surrounding community to fill the trailer. Our initial goal was 50,000 cans. That was achieved in 1998. Each year since, it has grown, and in 2004–2005 it once again set a new record for collections as we topped the 75,000 can mark.La Salle is also often well known for its ongoing "Teacher of the Year" and "Rookie of the Year" elections. Past winners include:
- Ms. Kerri Lech (2007–08), Mr. Jake Pucci (2008–09), Mrs. Alex Thiery (2009–2010) (RotY)
- Mr. Michael Stewart (2007–08), Mr. Andy Farfsing, (2008–09), Ms. Matthew Bustler (2009–2010) (TotY)
Other school traditions include: The Lancer Day Games, La Salle Car Show, the DBFFL,the Student Raffle.
The La Salle Drama Program
The La Salle Drama Program awards include the 2007 State Championship for their fall production of "1776" and their 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 sadly,won none. Their 2010 Spring production of "Aida” was nominated for many Cappie awards. They won two.There are two types of productions put on at La Salle, one is a "Black box Production" which is held in the black box theatre and a "Main stage Production" which is held on the stage in the gym. In addition to regular productions La Salle puts on an annual Passion Play, Dramapalooza Show, and a touring Mistletoe Minstrels Show. The Passion play is held near Easter to commemorate the life and the Passion of Jesus Christ. Dramapalooza is held so that the senior, or drama board members, can put on their own individual skits and pieces. Mistletoe Minstrels is a touring Christmas show that goes to nursing homes in hopes to spread Christmas cheer and joy.
Clubs
HomeStudent LifeClubs and OrganizationsLa Salle High School students are encouraged to participate in as many cocurricular activities as their schedule will allow. This includes being involved in other organizations and causes outside the La Salle community.La Salle is proud to offer over 60 clubs and organizations. Students are encouraged to be active participants in groups particular to their interests to foster personal development.
Notable clubs include the Game, Chess, Spanish, French, Latin, Paintball, Cornhole, Movie, Ski, Creative Writing, Ping Pong, and S.A.D.D. See: http://www.lasallehs.net/s/1274/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=615 for a full listing.
Band
The 2010 Pride of La Salle Marching Band's 2010 show was titled "The Balance" and featured music from Disney's The Lion King.The Pride of La Salle Band is under the direction of Brian Fischer.
Several judges have commended the improvement the band has made since last year.
Summary of awards given to the 2010 Pride of LaSalle Band:
All scores and positions obtained from www.midstatesba.org
- 1st Place in class AA – Bishop Fenwick Competition
- Best Auxiliary class AA – Bishop Fenwick Competition
- Best Percussion class AA – Bishop Fenwick Competition
- Best Music class AA – Bishop Fenwick Competition
- Best General Effect class AA – Bishop Fenwick Competition
- 2nd Place in class AA – Centerville Competition
- 3rd Place in class AA – Mason Competition
- 4th Place out of 18 bands at Bishop Fenwick Competition
- 3rd Place out of 17 bands at Mason Competition
- 7th Place out of 23 bands at Centerville Competition
- Reserve Grand Champions at MSBA Championship Finals
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.Known as "The Big Red Express" La Salle Cross-Country has won district, sectional and city-wide titles in every year since 1993.
The Cincinnati Sizzle
Cincinnati Sizzle
The Cincinnati Sizzle is a women's Professional football team from Cincinnati, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, with home games played at La Salle High School...
women's football team plays home games at La Salle.
Team state championships
- Basketball −1996, 2011
- Cross CountryCross country runningCross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
– 2005, 2006 - Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
– 1994, 2011
Tennis- 2011. (Doubles Championship Squad includes Travis Robertson (2012) and Samuel Samoya (2012))
Notable alumni
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– head coach, Cincinnati BearcatsCincinnati Bearcats men's basketballThe Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. They currently compete in the Big East Conference and are coached by Mick Cronin. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in...
men's basketball - Zach DayZach DayStephen Zachary Day is a former right-handed sinker-ball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for three teams from 2002 to 2006.He currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Megan.-Career history:...
(1996) – professional baseball pitcher, Washington NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
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(1978) – professional football offensive tackle, Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... - Talib Douthard (1992) – professional football running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
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- Chris Smith (1981) – professional football tight end, Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Celek (2011)- University of Cincinnati Volleyball/>
- John (Ludwig) Burger (2011) - Xavier University golf/ excellent haircuts/ great VE voice
Entertainment
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Politics
- Louis W. Blessing, Jr.Lou BlessingLouis W. Blessing Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American politician of the Republican party. He is Speaker pro tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives.-Career:...
(1966) – Ohio State RepresentativeOhio House of RepresentativesThe Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
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, 1st districtOhio's 1st congressional districtOhio's 1st congressional district is currently represented by Republican Steve Chabot. This district includes parts of Cincinnati, and borders both Kentucky and Indiana.-Cities:Cincinnati Cheviot Deer Park Forest Park Harrison Mount Healthy...