On assessing the school's Catholic charism, the school was blessed to have been given an exceptionally positive review ("with commendation") by the Christian Brothers of the District of Eastern North America. Dr. Catherine Guerriero became La Salle's first female president in 2014. Extracurricular activities The school's Forensic Society won the 1945 state championship. The school's Glee Club, which was directed by Phil Carney, performed for Martin Luther King Jr. at New York City Hall in 1965. Notable alumni Athletics James Bouknight – 11th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets John Candelaria (class of 1972) – retired Major League Baseball pitcher Eddie Elisma (class of 1993) – former professional basketball player Tom Owens (class of 1967) – retired professional basketball player John Roche (class of 1967) – retired professional basketball player Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly Ron Artest) (class of 1997) – former basketball player for various NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers God Shammgod (class of 1995) – basketball coach and former professional player Bakary Soumare (class of 2005) – retired professional soccer player who played for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer and the Mali national soccer team Film, television and theatre Barnard Hughes (class of 1933) – actor Religion Patrick Joseph Hayes (class of 1887) – archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York George Mundelein (class of 1887) – archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago (For this reason, the school's mascot became the Cardinals.) See also John Baptist De La Salle Brothers of the Christian Schools References External links , the school's official website 1848 establishments in New York (state) Boys' schools in New York City East Village, Manhattan Educational institutions established in 1848 Lasallian schools in the United States Roman Catholic secondary schools in Manhattan