Wisterian N ews I D 2012 C Christian Endrigian ‘13
And just like that, in a matter of a couple of hours, another successful College Interview Day comes to close at La Salle. On Tuesday, October 2nd, La Salle hosted its nationally recognized event in which we hosted 75 admission representatives from 58 different colleges/ universities around the country. This day gave La Salle’s seniors a chance to showcase their talents far beyond their transcripts. The various representatives got a chance to meet La Salle students one-on-one, which gave each student the opportunity to prove why he is such a good candidate for their school.
ollege nterview In addition, the students got to ask the admissions representatives a few questions of their own to see if the respective school was the right fit for the student. After the day ended, from both the students and the college representatives, the college counselors received great reviews. It was everything a student could have wanted and more.
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Wisterian Features GMA’s Willy Wonka Preview
Jimmy Princivalle ‘13 This fall, Gwynedd Mercy High School will be putting on a production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I caught up with La Salle
“...visually and talentwise, the show is going to be magnificent...”
Jason Yoon ‘13 speaks with Mr. John Delaney, the Notre Dame representative and the father of John Delaney ‘11.
Class of 2016 Has First Retreat
freshman Mike Mullin, who is “Nobody, I’m playing a Pink Oompah Loompah,” and asked him how he thinks the show is coming along. The show is playing on the second and third weekends of November, and will be starring La Salle students: Vito Scutti (Augustus Gloop), Nick Sontag (double casted), Mark Chandler (Grandpa Joe), Preston Murray (Grandpa George), James Durkin (Mike Tevee), Dan DeBrakeleer (Mr. Bucket), and the show will star Ryan Sax as Charlie Bucket. Everyone should come out and see the show, because, as Mike Mullin says, “Both visually and
talent-wise, the show is going to be magnificent, we have so many great people working really hard on it, and I honestly think it’s paid off. It’s going to be a wonderful experience and everyone should come out and witness it.” So next month, come out and see the show, it’s going to be a great show, and I promise you it will be a night you won’t soon forget.
MSJA’s Once Upon a Mattress Preview Michael Mullin ’14
The classic tale of The Princess and the Pea gets an update in Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy production of Once Upon a Mattress. The musical is destined to succeed and cause an uproar of laughs. The story is chock full of audacious characters and dramatic plot twists. The actors and actresses do an outstanding job adjusting and taking on the outlandish attributes of their characters. The plot might be complicated, but it takes entertainment to a whole new level. Several years ago, Queen Aggravain, portrayed by the always energetic Lauren Stabler, placed a spell on her husband, King Sextimus, restricting the king to being a mute. In the musical, it is stated that, “King Sextimus will never talk until the mouse devours the hawk.” The queen has lost her senses and rules the land with
ruthless behavior. A trademark of the queen’s reign has been that no one else in the land can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, is married. Senior Dane Lavery ’13 plays the lead role of Prince Dauntless, and despite his title, is a sheltered young man who is still single after countless tries to find a spouse. Aggravain organizes an elusive test for the possible suitors of her son. Senior Austin Kelly ’13 plays the supporting role of Sir Harry, a leader in the search for a princess to end the waiting. Played by the incredible Erica Cianciulli, Lady Larkin is now pregnant with Sir Harry’s baby so he must go and find a suitable princess before time runs out. Fortunately, Sir Harry finds a princess who completes Dauntless. Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, played by the talented Melissa Price, exhibits a boisterous personality that encourages Dauntless to stand up
to his mother. Chaos ensues as the impossible test looms among other questions concerning the kingdom. Be prepared to witness an onslaught of surprises and peculiar situations. There are nine La Salle students in the show. Excluding the two male leads that have already been mentioned, there are seven. Paul Curcillo ’13 is King Sextimus, Pat May ’13 is featured as the Minstrel, Sean Furguiele ’14 has the role of the Wizard, Sean Naessens ’13 is the role of Sir Studley, James Carroll ’13 is Sir Luce, Eric Lopresti ’14 is Sir Harold, and Pat Duff ’14 is the knight. The show dates are November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th at 7:30 pm and a matinee on Sunday November 4th at 2:00. It should be an awesome time and everyone should so their support their fellow La Salle students. Tickets are on sale now and going fast so get them soon.
La Salle to Perform Barefoot in the Park Michael Mullin ’14
A group of freshmen work together to build a weight-bearing bridge out of newspaper.
Mr. Mark Collins leads a small-group discussion during the retreat.
On September 26 & 27, the Class of 2016 (half each day) participated in a retreat that concluded each day with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Janton ‘69.
LSCHS Celebrates Student Achievement
John Ernandez is recognized for having the Class of ‘14’s highest GPA last school year.
Tim McAuliffe ‘14 addresses the assembled students.
On Friday, September 21, the La Salle community gathered to recognize student achievement during the fourth annual Awards Assembly. The school recognized outstanding academic, athletic, extracurricular, and service accomplishments during the 2011-12 school year and during the past summer.
Mr. Dominick works with stage manager Nick McDowell ‘13 during rehearsals
Justin Dillman ‘14 and Ricky Sanchez ‘14 work on the set of Barefoot in the Park
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All photos by Br. James Rieck
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La Salle Theater is set to perform Neil Simon’s longest running comedy, Barefoot in the Park. Barefoot in the Park is a romantic comedy centered around newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter. After six days of marriage, the Bratters move into a New York City apartment. It is often the case that opposites attract and the characters in this show are no exception. Junior Ann Marie Maloney plays the lead role of Corie Bratter, the free-spirited wife, who is open to the peculiarities of her new life. Senior Josh Graham ’13 portrays Paul Bratter, an uptight attorney adjusting to the changes of marriage. Not only do the newlyweds have to deal with contradicting personalities, but they must also deal with their surroundings in the fifth floor of a Manhattan apartment. The Bratters have a hole in their skylight and live a floor below an outlandish neighbor played by Junior John Schoenwald ’14 named Victor Velasco. Even
worse, Victor must pass through the Bratters’s apartment in order to enter his apartment. Corie is not willing to let these issues set back their relationship. The problems boil over when Corie makes the effort to set her mother up with Victor for dinner. Corie wants Paul to act more like her and not be so strict. Paul gets extremely frustrated and can no longer endure Corie’s happy-golucky spirit. Come to see whether or not the relationship can withstand the obscurities that the world presents for the newlyweds. Also featured in the show are Victoria Trailes as Mrs. Banks, Mark Chandler ’13 as Telephone Repairman, and Dan DeBrakeleer as Delivery Man. Barefoot in the Park has had 1530 performances on Broadway making it one of the longest in American theater. The performances are sure to be filled with laughter, so do not miss it. The performances will be on the nights of October 26, 27, and 28. Mark the date on the calendar because this is one show you will regret missing.
The Wisterian
October 2012
Photos by Mr. Janda
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