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Ryan Haijar ‘24 reaches 1,000 Points
On January 17th, Boys Varsity Basketball player Ryan Hajjar ‘24 was recognized for surpassing the 1,000-point milestone in his illustrious Lancer career. Way to go, Ryan! We are incredibly proud of your unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and commitment.
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Peter Ly '27 and Tade Petrosyan '27 Make Their Mark at the 2024 Harvard Model Congress Conference
Peter Ly '27 and Tade Petrosyan '27 are making their mark at the prestigious Harvard Model Congress Conference in San Francisco. This conference is a cornerstone of civic engagement, organized by Harvard and known as the nation's most dynamic government simulation for high schoolers. Appointed as delegates to the Presidential Cabinet, Peter serves as the Secretary of Homeland Security, while Tade steps into the role of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their involvement goes beyond just roles; they actively engage in critical discussions, tackle real-world issues, and bring fresh perspectives. It's a phenomenal opportunity for them to enhance their...
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Student Organization Spotlight: Cultural Association Club
Name of Club/Organization: Cultural Association Club Moderator: Ms. Norma Aguilera naguilera@lasallehs.org Describe what your club/organization is about and what you do Cultural Association Club is dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of many different cultures represented within our school community. We explore our similarities and differences and appreciate the vast diversity that La Salle holds. Throughout the year, we hold meetings with our 30 club members to raise awareness and appreciate the beauty of different cultures. Additionally, we have raised hundreds of dollars in order to give back to different communities around us. One way we used this money...
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Faculty Profile: Tim Pendergast
What colleges/universities did you graduate from and what degrees did you receive from each? BA in Sociology and Comparative Religion from HarvardAttended Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Divinity School but degree interrupted by move to the West Coast What do you teach? Morality and Justice/World Religions for Juniors Christian Life and Service for Seniors What other roles/responsibilities do you have on campus? I started the Girls Golf program years ago and have coached Boys and Girls Golf off and on until last year. I have coached College Lacrosse (Boys and Girls) at Brown, Harvard, Claremont, Occidental, and UCSB...
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Expanding my Horizons
I firmly believe that inspiration can be discovered in various corners of the globe. To keep our students engaged and motivated, staying informed about global trends in education and cross-cultural exchanges is crucial. Each year, I make it a point to attend numerous international education conferences, seeking the best resources and building an extensive network for collaboration to ensure La Salle offers comprehensive and extensive programs to our students. Every spring, you'll find me at the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) annual conference on Global Studies and International Exchange. Here, I engage in robust conversations with area experts and school...
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Developing a Filmmaker
In the world of film and media, technologies and practices are constantly changing and evolving, giving me the opportunity to grow along with my students regularly. So, what have I been working on? I am currently looking into the process of becoming an Adjunct professor at Pasadena City College to teach college credit courses in the film and media disciplines to our students. I am also becoming a member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), one of the foremost societies for cameramen in the film industry. As a member, not only will I be able to work on industry...
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La Salle College Preparatory was founded in 1956. Today, we are the only truly diverse and co-educational Catholic high school in Pasadena.