Comments on: An Old Military Academy on Long Island

By: Walter A. Boylan

Walter A. Boylan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:37:30 +0000

My Father attended La Salle I think he went there from 46 to 52. His name is Walter Edward Boylan, he was from Queens, NY., his father was also named Walter. If there is anyone out there that may have known him, please send me an email. He is still alive and lives in Florida. He does not use computers and leads a pretty sheltered existance. I live in South Carolina. He talked fondly of going to school there, of course the Brothers and Sisters were tough. I think he may have played basketball, he did some art work too. Wish I had a pic to post. He does have some of his year books but his graduation picture has been destroyed. Thanks for your time. God Bless all of you.

By: Natalie Gawdiak

Natalie Gawdiak — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:28:42 +0000

Excuse a stupid question: was LSMA “just” a high school?
I know of one cadet who was 20 years old when he graduated in the 1930s. He apparently graduated with a commission as a second lieutenant…

Thanks for any information on this point

By: Michael Lonergan

Michael Lonergan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:13:02 +0000

I graduated from LSMA in June 1973. I miss many of the friends I had there during my four year. The brothers were and continue to be an inspiration to me as an adult. No matter how bad we were….no matter how many mistakes a teenage boy made, each and every brother told us they loved us, and by example demonstrated the essence of christian belief…forgivness and love. For that I will never forget them..or La Salle Military Academy.

Mike Lonergan

By: Orlando Paredes

Orlando Paredes — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:21:16 +0000

I attended L.S.M.A. from 1979 to 1982, It was the best education I received, apart from the memories I took with me. I was really sad that such a fine institution as La Salle Military Academy had to close. All the experiences I had at LSMA have served me up to this day.

By: Boys militaryacademies

Boys militaryacademies — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:17:38 +0000

LSMA is ones of the oldest academies; it used to provide the best training to the aspirates. Although it does not exists today but has been renowned for its spiritual and faithful training offered here. Rigorous fitness activities helped youths to get best training. People, looking for more information on military schools for teenagers can visit this site.

By: Brother Joseph Brienza, FSC

Brother Joseph Brienza, FSC — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:09:43 +0000

After reading all the comments posted on this web site my thought was what a tribute to a remarkable place for adolescent school boys. The magic of LSMA is rooted in what most people said in their comments. It was a place that encouraged friendship, team work and spirituality. It was a time to explore ones gifts and talents.
The Brothers that I had the privilege to live in community at LSMA were caring men that helped adolescent boys mature into extraordinary men. The best way to describe LSMA is that it was an “experience” so that words cannot fully capture LSMA.
There is no perfect or utopian place on earth but LSMA made an attempt to help adolescent school boys dream about what the future might be like for them and search for it.
God bless all our LSMA graduates. Despite the fact that LSMA does not exist please remember you are not forgotten because you live in our La Sallian family. May Jesus live in your heart and the hearts of your family.
Brother Joseph Brienza,FSC
1974-to-1984

By: Kevin Leary

Kevin Leary — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:07:47 +0000

I attended LaSalle Military Academy for two years, freshman and sophomore years, 1976 to 1978. Many fond memories as well, member of the Drum and Bugle Corp.

By: Joe Gathartd

Joe Gathartd — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:53:47 +0000

LaSalle was a great time in my life 1967-1971. The life learning experiences made for myself and my classmates a stronghold that can never be matched. The Class of 71′ was the largest class to graduate and still holds the Spirit of Corps that will live with us forever.
God Bless.
Joe Gathard 71′

By: Thomas (Dink) Powers

Thomas (Dink) Powers — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:24:53 +0000

To the Class of 1961 as you are about to celebrate your Fifty year aniversary. And to my class mates, (class of ’51)as we celebrate our Sixty Year anniversary:

May God Bless all of you and keep you safe.

And as I said before, THE BEST IS YET TO COME !

Tom Powers,
LSMA, “51

By: Pierce Lennon

Pierce Lennon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:18:03 +0000

I submitted details of my uncle Brother Brendan, who was on the staff in the 1940′s, on the 11th July 2010 and was surprised not to have received any information. Surely there is a De La Salle house in the US where I could get some information.

Pierce Lennon
8 Dunmore Park
Kilkenny
Eire