The Explorer's Blog

The week starts off very similarly to past weeks as students stroll into La Salle at 8:00 am working their way out of the Monday Morning Blues. Monday does not herald much activity as usual except for the periodic visits seniors are making during the day to the College Counseling Center. Seniors are anxiously preparing for the fast approaching College Interview Day that will take place in La Salle's gymnasium within the next 24 hours. By the time Tuesday morning rolls around, seniors are dressed up and more than ready for their impending interviews with more than 50+ college representatives.

Wednesday feels like a new week to seniors as they recover from their hectic college interview day while many of the underclassmen are just working towards their weekend. Students arrive to see that the gymnasium has been transformed into a cordial restaurant in anticipation of the Golden Explorer Liturgy and Luncheon with Brother Richard Kestler as its host. Also today, the Cross Country team heads to its 5th PCL meet at the Belmont Plateau. THOSE KIDS CAN RUN!

Thursday and Friday produce two varsity water polo matches against respective opponents, Springfield High School and Souderton High School, but more importantly have many juniors and seniors studying hard for the SAT's and SAT II's on Saturday. This exam date is one of the first times many juniors are applying their knowledge to the SAT's but at the same time is the last chance for many seniors to boost their already impressive scores.