La Salle High School Alumni Association

🎉 Calling all Lancers from 2000 to 2009! Don’t miss out on Early Bird pricing for our Back to School Bash Decade Reunion! Secure your tickets by August 31st for just $50, which includes dinner and two drink tickets, before prices go up on September 1st. Join us on September 21st at 6 PM on the La Salle Campus for a night of nostalgia.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at http://lasallehs.org/bash or click the link in our bio!

Back to School Bash tix for 2000-2009 grads are on sale NOW!!! Early bird tix are only $50 and include dinner and 2 drink tix. Get yours now before the price goes up on 9/1.

www.lasallehs.org/bash

After 21.5 years of service as your Alumni Director, my last day at La Salle is tomorrow, July 31st. And after 21 years on the job, I realize that I took a ton of pictures but aren’t in many of them ;) So here are just a few shots from over the last 2 decades.

I am filled with gratitude for the memories, achievements, and connections we have built together. From organizing reunions to launching initiatives that strengthened our alumni network, the shared experiences have been truly enriching. Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and dedication to our Alma Mater have been a constant source of inspiration to me.

I am confident that the alumni community will continue to thrive and grow under new leadership. The bond we share as graduates of La Salle is unique and enduring and I am excited to see what the future holds for our community.

Thank you for allowing me to serve in this role. It has been an honor and a privilege. I look forward to staying connected as a fellow alum ([email protected]) and cheering on the continued success of our Alma Mater.

Go Lancers!

Sincerely,
Kristen Schultz ‘98

2014 Grads SAVE THE DATE for your Ten Year Reunion
Friday, November 29, 2024

7:30pm-10:00pm at El Portal Restaurant in Pasadena

Details to come.

Make sure your address, cell and email are up-to-date with the Alumni Office to receive all of the reunion info
lasallehs.org/infoupdate

For more information or to help out on the Planning Committee contact the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362 or [email protected].

Take me out to the ball game!

Bay Area Alumni don’t miss the chance to hang out and mingle with fellow Bay Area Lancers while watching the Giants take on the Rockies on 7/28. Tickets are only $35 and must be purchased with the Alumni Office by 7/22. Friends and family welcome!

lasallehs.org/giants

That’s a wrap on this fiscal year and you guys rocked it!! Thank you so much for your financial support this year alumni.

And a special shout out to our 6x Lancer Challenge Champions- CLASS OF 1975! They took home top prize AGAIN for the 6th year in a row with 57 DONORS. They are amazing!

The annual Lancer Challenge ends Sunday at midnight….will ‘75 take home top prize for the 6th year in a row??? Check out the current standings for your class at lasallehs.org/challenge

Even a $10 donation supports your Alma Mater and gets your class one new donor closer to winning the Challenge.
lasallehs.org/annualfund

Link in bio too!

We need 96 new alumni donors - giving any amount to any fund - to reach 777 alumni donors- getting us to a 10.5% alumni giving participation rate!

1) Give online (lasallehs.org/annualfund)
*link in bio

2) Call the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362 to donate by phone

3) Mail in a check made payable to La Salle to the attention of the Alumni Office (check must be postmarked by June 30th)

In order to make a difference this fiscal year, you MUST make your gift before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024!

Thank you to the 681 alumni who have already donated this fiscal year! Every new donor gets your class one donor closer to winning this year’s Lancer Challenge*. No gift amount is too small to count.

Top 10 Classes as of June 26, 2024

Class of 1975- 53 donors
Class of 1974- 34 donors
Class of 2012- 31 donors
Class of 2013- 27 donors
Class of 1980- 24 donors
Class of 1999- 17 donors
Class of 2003- 17 donors
Class of 1997- 15 donors
Class of 1998- 15 donors
Class of 1967- 14 donors

The Challenge does not end until June 30th so any class could still win and be listed on the Lancer Challenge Championship Banner in the Gym.

Where does your class currently rank?
lasallehs.org/challenge

Another fiscal year ends on June 30 so you only have 9 days left to make your gift and help your class win this year’s Lancer Challenge.
lasallehs.org/annualfund

These are the top 10 classes as of this afternoon but anything can happen in 9 days...see where your class stands at lasallehs.org/challenge and rally your classmates to donate today to get your donor count higher!

“If All the Sky Were Paper” is opening this weekend at Porticos Art Space in Pasadena, with a cast of alumni including Nico Garcia-Corona ‘12, Luke Bolle ‘13, Elijah Reyes ‘19, and Clayton Searcy ‘19. The play celebrates service, sacrifice, honor, courage, and human resilience in the ultimate tests of conflict.

Back to School Bash
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Decade of the ’00s Grads- ‘00, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, & ‘09 - are invited back to campus for a party not to be missed!! In addition to exploring the campus of today, you will get to see friends from your own class as well as people you knew in the classes above/below you. Favorite faculty and staff members from the Decade will also be in attendance.

The evening will include drinks, food, entertainment, campus tours, and plenty of time to catch up and reminisce! Official invites will be mailed in early August.

Confirm and/or Update your contact information online (like email, cell, and mailing address) so that you receive the latest Bash news at lasallehs.org/infoupdate

Help spread the word to those you are still in touch with!

More information will also be shared on the Bash Webpage lasallehs.org/Bash

Calling all Class of 2024 college grads (whether it be a bachelor’s, master’s, law, medical, etc)! Your Alma Mater would love to celebrate you and your accomplishments by sharing news of your graduation in the next issue of Lancer Magazine.

Send me:
• Name of College/University
• Degree earned
• Date of Graduation
• Your future plans (if you would like to share)
• A picture, if you would like to include one

If you are not living at home this is a great time to update your mailing address with the Alumni Office which you can do via email or online at lasallehs.org/infoupdate.
Graduation announcements can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the School address. We look forward to hearing from you.

P.S. Job Hunting? Be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn so that you can have access to 3,000+ alumni professionals who would be happy to connect with you!

We honor and celebrate the Class of 2024 during our Commencement Ceremony at Pasadena Civic Center starting TODAY at 11:00 AM.

Join us virtually on our live stream! Visit lasallehs.org/graduation to watch the ceremony live!

Congratulations to our senior class. We’re so proud of you and wish you continued success as you enter a new and exciting chapter in your life. As we bid you a fond farewell as Lancer students, we welcome you all as new alumni within our La Salle Alumni family.

This morning La Salle unveiled the Colors of Courage honor wall dedicated to the 361 known alumni veterans who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. The wall is visible from Sierra Madre Blvd. Plan a visit to campus to check it out for yourself!

The Class of 2024 gathered for a memorable class photo in their college attire, symbolizing the exciting paths ahead. Each student’s choice of apparel is a proud declaration of their next big steps. Standing together, showcasing the logos of their future alma maters, fills us with immense pride and anticipation for the incredible journeys they are about to begin!

Last weekend alumni in the Bay Area, San Diego and New York City participated in Alumni Service Projects in support of Alumni Month of Service!

Thank you Lancers for embodying the Lasallian mission of “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”.

OC Alumni had a great time yesterday volunteering with Patriots and Paws in Anaheim! What a great feeling to get to help vets and active duty military get free furnishings and housewares. Thank you to the alums who came out to volunteer in the OC on April 13th and April 25th!

The Class of 1974 Fifty Year Reunion is quickly approaching!

Visit lasallehs.org/74reunion for all the details.

Thanks for sharing Jessica Legaspi ‘13 about the LANI-Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative Community Forum taking place this Thursday in downtown LA.

Calling all Bay Area Alumni!!! Don’t miss the chance to volunteer at CityTeam’s Oakland Shelter location in connection with Alumni Month of Service. Visit lasallehs.org/service24 or contact SD Alumni Reps Gia Bautista ‘08 or Shamika Bains ‘00 for more information.

As we come together with our loved ones to celebrate Easter, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this special day - the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He has risen!

May this Easter holiday fill your heart with joy, love, and countless blessings. Let us treasure this time with our families and friends and continue sharing hope and love with those around us. We wish you a joyous and blessed Easter!

Calling all OC Alumni!!! Don’t miss the chance to volunteer with Patriots and Paws in Anaheim in connection with Alumni Month of Service. Visit lasallehs.org/service24 or contact OC Alumni Rep Dick Crawford ‘75 for more info.

The La Salle Varsity Baseball Team is in Tennessee! They will be playing a doubleheader on Saturday, March 30th at Lipscomb Academy HS at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. They will play a single game on Monday, April 1st vs Father Ryan HS at Vanderbilt University at 6 PM.

If you happen to be in the area it would be great for the team to have some Lancer Fans in the stands. Be sure to introduce yourself to Head Coach Andy Nieto. Take a picture of yourself at the game and send it into the Alumni Office at [email protected] to win an Amazon Gift Card and some Alumni swag.



Go Lancers!

We are excited to announce that Mr. Mark Servé has been selected as La Salle’s next Head Football Coach! With over 27 years of coaching experience, including significant successes at high school and collegiate levels, Coach Servé is set to bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, and leadership to our program.

A former head coach with state and national championships under his belt, Coach Servé is not just about wins; he emphasizes character, discipline, and is committed to ensuring our Lasallian Core Principles are at the forefront of everything happening on and off the field.

As we welcome him into our community, stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to meet Coach Servé and hear about his vision for the Lancer Football Program. Join us in giving Coach Servé a warm Lancer welcome!

To read the full announcement of our new head football coach, click the link in our bio!

Alumni Month of Service is a unique opportunity to unite La Salle grads through community service. With over 7,000 alumni living in nearly every state, the potential to have a positive and meaningful impact in the community is enormous.

During the month of April, Alumni are encouraged to:

•Volunteer! Projects have been organized in Pasadena, the Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego, and New York City
•Get involved in a service project in your own community
•Share your volunteer experience and pictures with us (tag us on social or email pictures to [email protected]) for a chance to win alumni swag!

By volunteering, alums embody the mission of La Salle College Preparatory and salute their Alma Mater’s commitment to service to others.

Visit lasallehs.org/service24 for all of the details.

Earlier this month Philip Coombes ‘75 got some spectacular shots of Kohorst Field from above. A great view of a crystal blue sky is nice to see on a rainy Tuesday. Thanks for sharing Phil!

PHOTOGRAPHY . VIDEO . AERIALS . 3D IMAGING
[email protected]


http://www.GlobalimagingServices.com

You are invited to see La Salle’s first musical production in four years- RIDE THE CYCLONE HIGH SCHOOL EDITION- an absurd dark comedy about six members of the St Cassian High School chamber choir who perish in a roller coaster accident (and that’s just in the first five minutes of this 90-minute musical). Trapped inside a purgatorial fortune telling machine, each student makes the case for why they should get another shot at life... through song! La Salle was selected to be one of the first schools in the country to produce the new High School Edition of the show, which has been carefully curated to be made suitable for teenage actors and family audiences.

La Salle’s production is a true cross-campus collaboration, and features a live student and faculty band. The show features the work of over 40 Drama, Music, and Dance Department students who have been preparing since this past November to bring this musical to life.

Ride the Cyclone High School Edition will run for 8 performances in the Grinstead Theater from Thursday, February 29th - Sunday, March 10th. Tickets are on sale now and should be reserved in advance, Please follow the link below to reserve your place on the Cyclone! Tickets will go fast! (Tix Link in bio)

A discount is being offered to alumni for the Saturday, March 2nd show at 7 PM where a Meet & Greet with Brian Drummy, La Salle’s Theatre Director, will take place following the show.

Contact the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362 or [email protected] to RSVP for March 2nd and receive the discount code.

(Please Note: Ride the Cyclone is 90 minutes long. There will be no late seating for performances. Ride the Cyclone includes mature themes and is appropriate for ages 11 and up.)

Last, but certainly not least, of our Lancer Valentines are Lynn Buennagel ‘04 and David Buennagel ‘04.

Lynn and David shared their first official date at their Junior Prom at the Long Beach Aquarium. They were married 14 years later on January 29, 2017 at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Lynn is a physical therapist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and David is a research coordinator at Huntington Medical Research Institutes. They have 2 children and recently moved to La Crescenta.

Many thanks to all of our Lancer Valentines who shared their stories with us!

It may be February 15th but we are still feeling the love for our Lancer Valentines like Nick Berger ‘04 and Erin Moran ’05.

Nick and Erin had their first date in 2013 at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and wed on October 27, 2018 in Camarillo. Nick is an Instructional Designer building VR and AR training for front-line workers and Erin does HR for a Finance Company in Pasadena. In their free time, they love going to the beach or the mountains and spending time with their two-year-old daughter, Lyla.

Happy Valentine’s Day Lancers! And a special Valentine’s wish goes out to our 62 alumni couples, especially today’s Lancer Valentine spotlight and the winners of our Amazon Gift Card raffle, Katie Olender ‘09 and Cameron Scott ‘09.

Katie and Cameron shared their first date at The View Lounge in San Francisco in March 2014 and wed in Los Olivos on April 16, 2021. They live in Long Beach with their labrador retriever, Riley. Cameron works in banking and Katie is a health & benefits consultant specializing in health equity. They love enjoying the outdoors, trying new food spots, and spending time with family and friends.