Early on, the Ponstein’s-Post 307 matchup had the feel of a pitcher’s duel. That all changed in the fourth inning.

After squandering an opportunity in the third, Post 307’s Ryan Walden and Henry Pittman led off the bottom of the fourth with back-to-back singles before Branden Munster drove the first pitch of his at-bat over the fence in left field.

Still yet to record an out, Ponstein’s pitcher Matt Muhleisen walked Barrett Juneau, Ross Budenski and Drew Tortorich to load the bases. Muhleisen managed to force the double play, then force Gebo to ground to short, but a fielding error kept the inning going. With the bases loaded again, Muhleisen was called for a balk.

After a five-run fourth inning, Muhleisen’s night was over, and De La Salle-based Post 307 would have enough runs in its pocket to hold on for the 5-1 win.

“The hit and run was on, and I was just trying to put good wood on the ball with a chance for an RBI,” said Munster, who went 2-2 with a walk and three RBIs on the night. “It just happened to go over the wall. I hit it as well as I could. I wasn’t trying for (the home run); my mentality was just get a base hit in that situation.”

It was a shaky first inning for Pittman, who started for Post 307. After inducing outs to the first two batters, Chip Bonura singled up the middle. Christian Volion drew a walk, then Greg Raynal smacked an RBI single into left field, bringing Bonura home and giving Ponstein’s the early 1-0 advantage.

However, Pittman bounced back as the hard-hitting righty went on to throw a complete game, allowing four hits but most importantly, keeping the game within reach until his offense gathered momentum.

“I really let my hair take care of it for. I was trying to channel my inner Jeff Samardjiza,” said Pittman, who struck out two but walked seven. “I’m just effectively wild.”

For Ponstein’s, a strong first inning was soon forgotten.

The Ponstein’s offense didn’t have a second scoring opportunity until the top of the sixth. A walk to Christian Clayton and single by Jared Turner put runners on the corners with one out, but Pittman struck out Chris Turner and Matt Disalvo to end the threat and the inning.

Ponstein’s made it interesting again in the seventh when Pittman began to struggle with his control. A close call on a potential double play and a fielding error kept the inning alive. With one out and the bases loaded, Pittman struck out Clayton and forced Tre Turner to ground out, again getting out of the jam unscathed.

Holy Cross-based Ponstein’s mustered only two hits off of Pittman after the first inning, and after Post 307 took the lead away from them in the fourth, the team’s confidence had dissipated.

“You can’t win by getting three or four hits in a ball game and leaving guys on base,” Ponstein’s Coach Ronnie Kornick said. “Their guy continued to battle, to make big pitches when he needed to and get out of jams. We had guys on base with chances to do something and we didn’t. We came up short tonight.”

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TUESDAY ~ JUNE 25th
FRIDAY ~ JUNE 28th 

FOR DE LA SALLE STUDENTS TWO DAY ONLY

Extended Sale Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

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Please join the De La Salle community in celebrating the remarkable careers of two outstanding teachers, Bill Hebert and Don Stabiler, on Thursday, June 13. We will host a reception in their honor in the DLS library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bill served De La Salle for 44 years as both a teacher and administrator. Don was with the Cavaliers for 48.5 years teaching English and Fine Arts. Both men epitomize Lasallian values and dedication, and are affiliated members of the Christian Brothers.

Please RSVP so we can let the venues know how many to prepare for!

Friday, June 21, 2013: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Enjoy the Class of ’93 Special Family Picnic, catered by Brad Gattuso ’93 of Gattuso’s Restaurant as well as special fun things for the kids to do!  Your reunion committee invites you to enjoy this special event at De La Salle under the Oaks in the Student Commons <> there’ll be food, fun and friendship (bring your own picnic chairs, blankets, etc. <> all we need is YOU and YOUR Family!

Dress: Casually Cool!

Price:  $30.00 for the entire family!

Saturday, June 22, 2013: 7:00 – 11:00 PM

Your reunion committee invites you to the Rex Room at 401 Bourbon St. There will be a 4 hour full open bar with all brands of liquor including premium, specialty drinks, beer, wine, cordials, soft drinks and coffee available to quench your thirst, as well as great food <> all we need is YOU!

Dress: Dressy-Casual

Price:  $60.00/person in Advance

$70.00/person after June 17th

We look forward to seeing everyone at this special event! Come celebrate 20-years since graduating from De La Salle High School. For information call the Alumni Director, Francis Moises ‘67, at 504-895-5717 ext.141 or email at fmoises@delasallenola.com.

Payment options:

• Call the Alumni Director, Francis Moises ‘67, at 895-5717 Ext.141 and give your credit card number over the phone. (Email: fmoises@delasallenola.com)
• Drop off payment at the De La Salle Alumni Office
• Pay at the door, but admission will be (See above Bill of Fare)
• Pay Online

De La Salle Alumni Office
5300 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115-4999

We look forward to seeing everyone for our 20-year reunion celebration!

Please join the De La Salle community in celebrating the remarkable careers of two outstanding teachers, Bill Hebert and Don Stabiler, on Thursday, June 13. We will host a reception in their honor in the DLS library from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Bill served De La Salle for 44 years as both a teacher and administrator. Don was with the Cavaliers for 48.5 years teaching English and Fine Arts. Both men epitomize Lasallian values and dedication, and are affiliated members of the Christian Brothers.

For more information on these events or to RSVP contact:

Francis Moises ‘67
Director of Constituent Relations
(504) 895-5717 x141 or click here to send Francis an email.

July 20, 2013
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
De La Salle High School

$25.00 at the door or pre-sale

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Class of 1998 Reunion

July 21, 2013
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Lucy’s  (click here for map)

$50/person at the door. $45/person pre-sale.

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De La Salle High’s 61st graduation was held May 13 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Orleans. Margaret Fraizer (pictured left) of Algiers is valedictorian. Christine O’Brien (pictured right) of River Ridge is salutatorian. Fraizer, the daughter of Patrick and Patricia Fraizer, will attend Tulane. O’Brien, the daughter of John O’Brien and Adriane O’Brien, will attend LSU to major in engineering.

Fraizer was the recipient of Tulane’s Founder’s Scholarship as well as a TOPS Scholar. At DLS, Fraizer was a member of the Band, the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, and served as Junior Drum Major, then Senior Drum Major of the Band, and most recently earned the John Philip Sousa Award for music.

O’Brien  was a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

Other honors graduates were Allison Arnold, Phillip Blake Jr., Matthew Díaz, Ashton Guidry, Gary Hemelt II, Elizabeth Melillo, Lisa Nguyen, Payton Nisby, Daijá Smith, Taylor Tebbe, Zachary Webb, and Aaron J. Wiseman.

Other graduates included Michael Adams, Donya Alexis, Nicholas Arceneaux, Tiger Arukwé, Margareta Babst, Dana Benelli, Brandi Beninate, Collin Buckley, Daniel Burghardt Jr., Daniel Burlette, Jonathan Butler, Daysha Camp, Victoria Campi, Sidney Cerami, Ashley Cobb, Travis Cummings, Rayanda Davis, Brittany Deckwa, James Dodson, Allie Edgecombe, Landon Falgoust, André Fontenelle, Peter Fuch, Peter Gniady, James Greatrex, Emily Harris, Evan Harris, Darielle Hayes, Bethany Hebert, Cooper Hoffpauir, Jarmal Howell, Meghan Hunger, Gregory Jacob III, Danshawn Jenkins, Barrett Juneau, Gabrielle Kehoe, Henry Kirsch, Rylee Laborde, Anna Le, Morgan Ledet, Dwayne Lockett II, Melanie Long, Mallory Mancuso,

Irene Marino, Chandler Mire, Christy Morales, Annissa Moses, Amanda Moyer, Rachel Neathamer, Timothy Nguyen, Dan Obi-Imegwu, Hayley Olivier, Sarah Oster, Jonné Porter, Christian Priola, Chelsea Pritchett, Jenny Ramelli, William Robinson IV, Marco Rodriguez, Lake Royster IV, Mason Ryan, Carlos Sandoval, George Schexnayder Jr., Devan Sisung, Lawrence Sivori, Hunter Stansberry, Brody Taylor, Anthony Thomas, Cleofe Tirado, Maria Tran, Noel Usannaz, Vidal Villela, Emily Vindel, Emily Vogel, John Weldon III, Margaret Willis, Wenfei Xiong, Qi Yang, Lalitpat Yimpong, John Yurttas Jr.

Several major awards were presented. The Cavalier of the Year went to Brody Taylor for participation in academics and activities. The Association Award, chosen by the senior class went to Taylor Tebbe. The Pro Deo et Patria, for service to school and community went to Gary Hemelt.

Margaret Fraizer and Travis Cummings earned the Sedes Sapientiae award for service to the school. The Lasallian Provincial award went to Annissa Moses and Travis Cummings.

The final award, the Signum Fidei award is considered the highest award presented to a senior or seniors who best represent the ideal of a Lasallian student. This year, the Dean of the faculty, Dr. Warren Caire, AFSC, presented the award to Brody Taylor and Taylor Tebbe