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La Salle AcademyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Dear Friends,

As the school year draws to a close, I am humbled by the overwhelming support we have received and I amenergized by the prospects for the future of La Salle Academy. It is a future filled with hope for alumni,current students and the young neighborhood children who will enter our doors in need of a brighter to-morrow. Because of the dedicated efforts of our faculty and the unceasing support of our benefactors anddonors, the future sustainability of La Salle Academy is strong and promising. I truly believe that the HolySpirit drives our efforts every day and the results are a living miracle.

In just the past few months, three fundraising events have been held to benefit our school and each one underscored thewillingness and determination of many people to support the mission of La Salle Academy. Beginning with the lovely,steadfast support of the ladies at the Garden Party Fashion Show, followed by the enthusiastic turnout at the Beef andBeer, and ending with the generous results of our banner event, Inspiring Hope, Achieving Success, I could not be moregrateful. The most beautiful part of our mission is that it invites support in a variety of ways. In addition to the financial supportgained through the fundraisers, we are especially thankful for the corporate support through the EITC. We are alsoblessed with caring volunteers who give countless hours to benefit the students, as well as student alumni who will carryLSA in their hearts forever.As I write this letter, our first 8th grade graduates from 2008 are donning their high school caps and gowns and readyingthemselves for a future of possibilities. We are proud that 87% will be attending post secondary education (college, com-munity college, technical school and the Navy). I ask God to keep their journey safe and grounded in faith and the foun-dation laid at La Salle Academy.

Gratefully Yours,

Sister Jeanne McGowan, SSJPresident

June 2, 2012 Volume 7, Issue 10

By the numbers...

� Our major fundraisingevent, Inspiring Hope,Achieving Success,exceeded expectations andwelcomed new supportersto LSA. Thank you to allwho helped make it asuccess!

� The LSA AcademicEnrichment Center will bededicated on June 12th.

� The 7th grade class enjoyeda class trip to Washington,DC on May 15th sponsoredby Kathy Ott, RachelDondero & Carmen Walker.

� The 8th grade classattended a performance ofGodspell in New York Cityon May 16th sponsored byJim and Mary Jo Danella.

27 - Students in grades 7 & 8 who

participated in Speak Up!

8 - Students who participated in

March Madness Trivia contest

14th of June -

Graduation Day at La Salle Academy

From the President... Sister Jeanne McGowan, SSJ

A Future of Possibilities

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When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand and nothing, whoa, nothing is going right.Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest nights.

These lyrics are from “You’ve Got a Friend”, a songwritten by Carole King and made famous by James

Taylor in 1971. Our 8th graders chose this as their graduatingtheme song because the timeless words reflect the spirit of their class.The song speaks to the importance of friends and the positive impactthey can have on someone’s life. The LSA Class of 2012 is a livingexample of these words, always caring for each other and showinggenuine consideration for the feelings of their classmates and of oth-ers. I have witnessed tremendous growth and maturity in this classsince each student walked through the doors. Whether an LSA stu-dent since 3rd grade or just since September, each one has shown acommitment to learning, to caring, and to their improving their fu-ture. The class of 2012 truly live out the charisms of the Brothersof the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph as they worktogether as “brothers (and sisters) to each other” so that all may beone. I applaud them and pay tribute to the faculty and staff of LaSalle Academy who have nurtured and developed their unique tal-ents, as well as the benefactors who have made it possible.

Gratefully yours,

Teresa Diamond

From the Principal... Ms. Teresa Diamond

8th grade trip to NYC sponsored by Board Member Jim and Mary Jo Danella

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LSA thanks you for your part inmaking our event a huge success!

Mr. Timothy AbellMrs. Donna BartynskiBro. Carl Clayton, FSCMr. Bruce CumbyMr. James DanellaMs. Teresa DiamondMr. Dan DiehlMrs. Maura DiehlMr. John J. DiIulio, Jr. M. Cathlene Driscoll Ragg, Esq. Mr. Dennis DurkinJohn C. Fenningham, Esq.Mr. James HassonMrs. Gerri HenwoodEugene P. Hughes, Jr. MDMr. Dale Lintner, Jr.Mr. James Lynch

Mrs. Kathleen G. LynchMrs. Eileen MaginnisSr. Jeanne McGowan, SSJMrs. Donna PalmieriMr. Frank C. PalopoliCarol Melvin Pate, Ph.D, EDDBrother James Reick, FSCMr. John Rilling, CPASr. Catherine Robinson, SSJMr. Art SchielMr. John SchmittMrs. Alicia Van KirkMr. Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr.Mrs. Kristina L. Wahl GlanzmannJ. Michael Whitaker, MDBro. Kevin Dalmasse, FSC, Emeritus

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Please note! Businesses can make a contribution to the growth of LSA’s important mission through tax credits. If you own a business, you are

subject to any number of state business taxes. You can select a portion ofthose taxes to go directly toward the operation of our school. This is an easy way in 2012 for PA businesses to help secure the future education

of our children. Contact LSA for more info. Forms are due June 29th to LSA.

Our United Way number is 15142

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Help Us to GetThat Last Slice!As our fiscal year comes to a close on June30th, we are facing a budget shortfall. Withyour help we can close the gap. Any gift,large or small, will make a difference.

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